Between Iraq and a Hard Place: A Georgia EU4 AAR [Archive]

Grover

01-31-2015, 07:28 PM

November 1444
Current Mission: Forge a claim on the Circassian province of Adyghe. A diplomat has been sent to their capital province of Circassia to begin our work.

Giorgi, heir to the throne has been named general of the 1st Army.

3,000 infantry have been ordered across various provinces, to bring our army up to their current troop limit.

Three Galleys have also been ordered to build a navy.

King Vakhtang IV has also revoked his guarantee for the fledgling nation of Trebizond. We are now engaged in a peace treaty that will expire in five years.

The great kingdom of Georgia has entered into a royal marriage with Lithuania. May our bonds never be broken.

December 1444
A military alliance has been struck with Lithuania. Our bonds grow stronger by the day.

February 1445
Our new regiments are created and form the 2nd Army.

As we continue to fabricate our claim on Adyghe, we send a diplomat to continue to improve relations with our good friends in Lithuania. King Kazimierz accepts our audience with open arms.

April 1445
Trebizond offers a royal marriage. King Vakhtang IV declines. The idea is to hope Trebizond is still a functioning kingdom in five years so we may conquer them.

June 1445
Our agent was discovered fabricating his claim. Our efforts will continue, but reputation will suffer.

November 1445
Our diplomat returns to Kartli, his claim for Adyghe completed.

We gain 5 prestige (9) and 25 military power.

As such we now have a Casus Belli against Circassia for Adyghe.

Current Mission: Take Adyghe!

The Georgian Conquest of Adyghe!

King Vakhtang IV declares WAR on the vile Circassians for the province of Adyghe!

Georgia has 11,000 troops to Circassia's 5,000.

The 1st Army heads into the capital province of Circassia, while the 2nd Army heads to Alania.

December 1445
Circassia's army is easily dealt with. The 1st Army splits into three separate units to begin siege on all of Circassia's provinces.

June 1446
Event: Assassination of a Noble
Noble families were the bulwarks of power during these times. Assassination of a powerful house leader was seen as a critical blow to those families' fortunes. With the rise of religious strife, assassinations of rival religion's nobles became increasingly common.

King Vakhtang IV, concerned more with his war against the Circassians, has told the nobles to solve the issues themselves.

Georgia loses 30 Legitimacy (70)

September 1446
After 301 days, the Circassian province of Alania has fallen to the Georgian 2nd Army.

Event: A Great Synod
The Church has gathered in a great Synod, they are asking for our support and certain priveleges in return for helping fight anti-feudal heresies that are stalking our lands. Do we help the Church to keep the people in their place, or do we support these movements to break up the old Feudal order?

King Vakhtang IV alerts the Synod that the Church is own their own.

Lose 5 Patriarch Authority (0), Gain 1 Stability (1).

October 1446
After 301 days, the Circassian province and our war goal, Adyghe has fallen to the Georgian 1st Army.

November 1446
After 331 days, the Circassian province of Kabardia has fallen to the Georgian 1st Army.

February 1447
After 451 days, the Circassian capital of Circassia has fallen to the Georgian 1st Army.

Peace talks are now under way.

March 1447
End of the Georgian Conquest of Adyghe (November 1445 – March 1447)

High Chief Petrezok of Circassia has accepted the divine King Vakhtang IV's peace offer.

Circassia will cede Adyghe to Georgia.
Circassia will pay 53 ducats to Georgia.
Circassia will become a vassal of Georgia.
Georgia gains 3 prestige (26)

For conquering Adyghe and completing our mission, we gain 10 prestige (36) and 16 administrative power.

http://i.imgur.com/kl1kYHI.jpg

We are show in the darker shade of green, while Circassia, our vassal, is shown as a teal.

Grover

01-31-2015, 08:06 PM

Post-War Information
With Circassia now under Georgian control, we have named Genoa our newest rival.

Our Military Force Limit has increased by 1 to 12.

Our Naval Force Limit has increased by 1 to 8.
Province Information:
Adyghe
Base Tax: 2
Production: Grain – you can never have enough grain.

Current Mission: Improve relations with Circassia

March 1447
We have entered a royal marriage with Circassia. Like they had a choice.

April 1447
A diplomat has been dispatched to forge a claim on Trebizond.

May 1447
Our second diplomat has returned from Lithuania and will head to Circassia to improve relations, per our mission.

June 1447
Our diplomat has been caught fabricating a claim on Trebizond. We appear to be bad at this subterfuge thing.

A unit of cavalry is being trained to join the 2nd Army.

A Galley is under construction to join the 1st Fleet, which is currently patrolling the Eastern Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

April 1448
Our claim on Trebizond has been completed. However, Trebizond is under siege from Crimea. Trebizond was aiding Theodoro in a war against Crimea, but all looks nearly lost for both nations.

The Georgian War of Gazikumukh Subjugation
With no reason for war, but the need to eliminate a rival, King Vakhtang IV has declared war on the small Shia Sultanate of Gazikumukh.

We lose 2 stability (-1) and gain 2 war exhaustion.

Mission Complete: Relations with Circassia improved. We gain 3 prestige (37)

Current Mission: Claim the Crimean province of Kuban. A diplomat has been sent to do just that.

June 1448
Our diplomat has already been caught in Crimea. We are really bad at this.

On a positive note, the Gazikumukh provinces of Tarki and Khundzia are under siege.

In local news, both Theodoro and Trebizond are now vassals of Crimea.

Event: Local Pretender Rises
In order to ensure the glory of our country we have had to restrict local privileges. The problem with privileges is that people get very attached to them for sentimental reasons. Now, some power hungry idiot has declared himself the true ruler of Georgia and many hopefuls flock to his banner because he has promised to restore local privileges.

5 Pretender regiments rise up in revolt in Abkazia, loyal to Bakar Kvinitadze.

July 1448
In more local news, Shirvan has become a vassal to Qara Qoyunlu.

Our siege of Tarki continues, but the 1st Army has left Khundzia to take care of the pretender threat in Abkhazia.

We have also spent the necessary administrative power to make Adyghe a core province, this will take about a year to finalize.

September 1448
The Pretender has been struck down, humiliated and hung in the Kartli city center.

November 1448
The 1st Army returns to Khundzia and resumes their siege.

March 1449
We have discovered that Lithuania is now under a personal union under Poland. While our royal marriage is intact, our alliance has been dissolved because of this union.

April 1449
Black news indeed! Our people are losing confidence in the government! We have lost 1 stability (-2)

Our heir and general to the 1st Army, Giorgi has died during the siege of Khundzia. With his poor ratings as a ruler, this is a blessing in disguise.

A New Heir!
Luarsab (1/3/2) is the new heir to King Vakhtang IV's rule.

Mission Complete: We have completed our claim on Kuban. We gain 5 prestige (58) and 25 military power.

August 1449
The province of Adyghe is now considered part of our patrimony.

September 1449
After 451 days the province of Tarki has fallen to the Georgian 2nd Army.

After 331 days the province of Khundzia has fallen to the Georgian 1st Army.

Peace talks are now underway.

October 1449
End of the Georgian War of Gazikumukh Subjugation (April 1448 – October 1449)

Sultan Shamkal Kumukh has accepted peace.

Gazikumukh will pay 55 ducats.
Gazikumukh will become a vassal of Georgia.
Georgia gains 2.5 prestige (59)

http://i.imgur.com/vKBoBXD.jpg

Gazikumukh is now in the fold in teal as a vassal. The two provinces striped in yellow are those that we have fabricated claims on.

Grover

02-01-2015, 08:06 AM

Post-War Information
Our Military Force Limit has increased by 1 to 13.

Current Mission: Manpower Reserves Need to Recover

We'll be taking it easy for a few years, getting manpower back up while improving relations with our vassals.

We'll also seek out a new ally that may be able to help us make inroads on Crimea.

October 1449
We have sent a diplomat to Muscovy to improve relations.

An infantry regiment is being trained to join the 1st Army.

General Anzori Gabashvili (1/1/2/1) (Fire/Shock/Maneuver/Siege) has been appointed general of the 1st Army.

June 1450
Our diplomat has left Circassia and heads to Gazikumukh to improve relations.

Event: Visit From Some Shady People
A few slightly shady looking characters have appeared at our court, offering their service to King Vakhtang IV. They claim to be willing and able to do things that any proper ruler would never deign to do... publicly.

King Vakhtang IV takes the high road and declines their offer. +5 prestige (62)

April 1452
We have maxed relations with Muscovy.

We have sent our diplomat over to Poland to improve relations.

June 1452
Event: Large Revolt
Although we are well aware that no one likes paying taxes, you would think that people would have the sense to realize that glorious victories on the battlefield require a little more taxation. It seems we will have to explain it to them.

5 Peasant regiments rise up in revolt in Guria.

August 1452
The 1st Army eliminates the threat with ease.

October 1452
We have canceled our mission to recover manpower. We have other things to accomplish and this will take too long.

August 1453
Our Barque and Cog have been dismantled in order to add a pair of Galleys to our fleet.

October 1453
Our diplomat has returned from Gazikumukh.

He has been sent to Crimea to fabricate a claim on Yediskhul.

June 1454
Event: Excellent Year
Some of our grain farms are having an excellent year, allowing us to feed more troops and so increasing our manpower.

We gain 435 manpower.

July 1454
We have maximized relations with Poland.

We have entered a royal marriage with Poland.

August 1454
We have entered a military alliance with Poland.

October 1454
We have completed our claim on Yediskhul.

The diplomat has returned to Crimea to fabricate a claim on Kyzyl-Yar.

Current Mission: Fabricate a claim on Mantrega. We send our diplomat to Genoa to do just that. Hopefully he can go without getting caught.

December 1454
The drums of war are said to have begun beating deep within the Georgian provinces.

November 1455
Mission Complete: We have fabricated a claim on Mantrega. +5 Prestige (52), +25 military power. Our claim on the Crimean province of Yedishkul is also complete.

While we have missions to take Mantrega, it would be unwise to do so at this time. Genoa is allied with France, Burgundy and Switzerland.

Grover

02-01-2015, 09:24 AM

The Georgian Conquest of Kuban

King Vakhtang IV has declared WAR on the treacherous and heretical Crimeans for the province of Kuban! The banners have been raised, the blades tempered and arrows sharpened.

Circassia and Gazikumukh (9,000 combined armies) have heeded the call, joining our righteous cause and 13,000 troops.

Crimea's side is aided by the steppe horde of Nogai, who lies east and north of our borders, separated by the Golden Horde. Crimea's vassals of Trebizond and Theodoro will also come to their call.

December 1455
Administrative Technology Advance: National Ideas (4)
Choosing the direction a country is going to take is perhaps the toughest choice a ruler will ever face. National ideas are the concepts that will shape our country for years to come.

Bonus Effect: Allows another group of ideas.

We have chosen the Influence group, from the diplomatic tree.

Influence Ideas Advance: Tribute System
Strengthen our income by establishing a formalized system of yearly tribute from our vassals.

Bonus Effect: Income from vassals +25%

Back to the war....
It looks as though Golden Horde will act as a buffer zone for us. They are not allowing Nogai or their vassal Kazan access through their lands to reach Georgian lands. Though the Golden Horde is an enemy, we are relieved that they are inadvertently aiding our cause.

January 1456
Circassia has begun a siege on the province of Trebizond.

February 1456
Our combined armies have begun a siege on Azaraba, while the Gazikumukh forces siege our target of Kuban. Our fleet is blockading the Sea of Azov at 96% efficiency.

Early days, but things are progressing nicely.

July 1456
Event: Petition for Redress
Peasants typically had no voice, but they could occasionally gain access to the monarch and ask for redress. Sometimes, these requests for redress would be directed at the local lord who was perceived to be violating the peasants' rights. Stepping in to override a noble's authority was a very drastic step.

King Vahktang IV accepts the petition. -25 Prestige (31)

Event: Importing Iron
We strive to keep the Georgian military strong, modern and domestically supported, but sometimes our priorities end up in conflict with each other. Lacking the rich iron mines of our neighbors, some of our grander plans for future military development will not be possible as soon as we might wish. Increasing imports is a tempting option, but relying on foreign support might compromise our trade policies... although a knife in the back of our neighbor would be all the more brilliant insidious if made from their own steel.

King Vakhtang IV takes the iron. +40 military power, +20 relations with Gazikumukh.

September 1456
Military Technology Advance: Pike Square (4)
Throughout the middle ages cavalry's dominance was being challenged by disciplined pikemen. In battles such as Bannockburn or the Golden Spurs, cavalry was defeated by pikes. A combination of improved training and discipline, and the addition of swordsmen to provide close combat support has raised this formation to the peak of its efficiency.

Bonus Effect: military tactics +0.25, land morale increased by +0.50, can now build the Armory.

October 1456
After 303 days the Georgian army has won the siege of Azaraba.

November 1457
The Gazikumukhan Army has won the siege of Kuban and the Circassian army has won the siege of Trebizond.

January 1457
Event: Importing Naval Supplies
Ambitions to improve our nation's navy has recently come to a halt. The Georgian shipbuilders don't lack ideas or plans, but supplies. Some of them cannot help but notice, they claim, that our neighbor has an abundance of materials that would be useful in equipping a modern navy. We try not to make our fleet dependent on foreign support, but if these policies stand in the way of progress, perhaps we could import just enough to test the new shipbuilding techniques.

King Vakhtang IV decides to take the supplies. -1 Mercantilism, +40 diplomatic power, relations with Trebizond +20.

October 1457
A battle of 12,000 Crimean forces and our army in Tyn ends in a massive loss for us. Our units are sent retreating back to Georgian lands.

January 1458
When it rains it pours. 7,000 Georgian peasants have risen up in revolt in Trebizond and they are marching for Guria.

May 1458
We have spent the majority of our ducats to raise an army of mercenaries. 13,000 troops are now being enlisted.

July 1458
In the meantime, our army has ended the peasant threat in Guria.

Event: Large Revolt
Although we are well aware that no one likes paying taxes, you would think that people would have the sense to realize that glorious victories on the battlefield require a little more taxation. It seems we will have to explain it to them.

5 Peasant regiments rise up in revolt in Abkhazia.

October 1458
Event: State Appointed Lay Members?
If we were to promote and stengthen the powers of lay members of the Church administration and bring in more state appointments, we would bring the Church under central control. The other side of the coin is that we will damage the Church's moral standing with the people.

King Vakhtang IV decides to appoint the lay members. -5 Patriarchal Authority (0), +50 administrative power.

Because of the war and mercenary army we are now hemorrhaging money. Loans are beginning to pile up. We will continue our cause.

December 1458
The peasants in Abkhazia have been dealt with and we are preparing an assault of 24,000 troops to deal with the 10,000 Crimeans that have Adyghe under siege.

February 1459
The Crimean army has been scattered back to their land with only 3,000 troops remaining. It's time to chase those dogs down!

April 1459
Tracking them all the way back to Yediskhul, we have decimated the Crimean army. Nothing stands between us and the siege of all their lands.

Yediskhul and Kyzyl-Yar are now under siege.

May 1459
We have raised war taxes for the next two years.

September 1459
The Circassian army has won their siege of Tyn.

November 1459
We have disbanded 9,000 of our mercenary troops. We are now making money again.

Event: Influenza!
Rumors say that sailors came back from a trip sick like hell, and the ones who didn't die on board infested the whole city with their disease. It is time to act before the whole country dies from coughing and cold sweat.

We quarantine the port and let them die. Local trade power -100%, goods produced -50%, local tax modifier -50% and local manpower modifier -50% for one year in Abkhazia.

July 1460
Event: Rebel Uprising!
With traitor armies raising their flags in rebellion across our empire, Rebels think they can smell blood in the water and have joined the other malcontents in revolt.

We have gained 15 unrest in Samtskhe.

August 1460
After 491 days we have won the siege of Kyzyl-Yar. We have also disbanded the final 2,000 mercenaries.

Circassia has also won the siege of Mansur.

September 1460
After 526 days we have won the siege of Yediskhul.

October 1460
Peace talks are underway.

The End of the Georgian Conquest of Kuban (November 1455 – October 1460)

King Vakhtang has reached a peace accord with Khan Haji I of Crimea.

Trebizond will cede Trebizond to Georgia.
Crimea will cede Kuban to Georgia.
Crimea will end the vassalization of Theodoro.
Crimea will annul all treaties with Nogai.
Crimea will pay 42 ducats.
Georgia gains 7.5 prestige (63)

Trebizond and Kuban will immediately be turned into cores. The process will take a couple of years.

http://i.imgur.com/VNexIdX.jpg

Kuban in the north and Trebizond in the south are our newest holdings. Circassia and Gazikumukh are still our vassals in the green and brown. We have the thought of trying to establish relations with Theodoro (purple), since we have freed them from the evil Crimean clutches. We have an 11 year truce with Crimea and hopefully will come back to finish them off.

Grover

02-01-2015, 11:43 AM

Post War Information
Our military force limit has increased by 1 to 14.

Our naval force limit has increased by 1 to 9.

We have named Golden Horde as a rival.

New Provinces
Kuban
Base Tax: 2
Production: Wool

Trebizond
Base Tax: 4
Production: Naval Supplies

October 1460
Welcome to the current Post War Dream. We begin by repaying three of our many outstanding loans, this results in an extra .11 ducats per month. We'll take it. We've got around 20 left to pay back. Not a huge deal. Most are around 12.XX ducats each.

Current Mission: Our Manpower Reserves Need to Recover

This time we won't be canceling out of this. Our manpower sits at 145 out of 17,580. Our resources are completely drained. We also need another 2,800 troops to fill out our army.

Influence Ideas Advance: Claim Fabrication
Claiming something as yours is easy, persuading everyone else that you have a valid claim is much harder. By spreading our diplomatic net wide we can ensure that the people who matter know that this claim is ours.

Bonus Effect: Claims are fabricated 33% quicker.

We have entered a royal marriage with Theodoro.

We have spent 228 administrative power to remove our negative stability, we are back on even keel there.

December 1460
We have entered a military alliance with Theodoro.

January 1461
We have begun to fabricate a claim on the Crimean province of Azaraba. With ten years before another war, we might as well get a claim on everything we can of theirs.

A diplomat is now working to improve relations with Theodoro. They are willing to accept becoming our vassal, we just need to get there first.

June 1461
Another loan paid down.

December 1461
And another.

Event: Arrogant Administrators
The offices that deal with our subject nations have become so isolated from those that they govern and have become arrogant – convinced that there is no point in listening to anyone not in the capital. The anger in the vassals has boiled over.

-25 opinion of Georgia from Circassia and Gazikumukh.

A diplomat has been sent to Gazikumukh to improve relations to the point where we can begin integration.

March 1462
9,000 Armenian Nationals have risen up in revolt in Samtskhe!

May 1462
The revolt has been put down with minimal troops casualties.

July 1462
Our stability has been boosted to +1 by using administrative power.

Event: Foreign Drill Instructor Available
Maurice of Orange pioneered new drills for firearms that made the new weapons much more effective. This drill technique was not a secret and numerous military entrepreneurs learned the drill and placed their service at the disposal of the crowned heads of Europe.

King Vakhtang IV declines the offer. -10 Prestige (48)

The country cannot afford the costs with so many loans still due.

August 1462
Another loan has been paid.

January 1463
Kuban and Trebizond have become cores and part of Georgian patrimony.

April 1463
Another loan down, 16 to go.

November 1463
Another loan paid, 15 to go.

April 1464
Moving right along, 14 loans to go.

July 1464
Event: Quality Wool
Recent shipments of wool have been of unsurpassed quality, earning our nation extra money. We gain 6.24 ducats.

13 loans to go.

December 1464
We have begun the annexation of Gazikumukh.

January 1465
12 loans left to repay.

July 1465
Another down, 11 to go.

November 1465
10 left. We're closing to setting off the peasants' war. The race is on to get this last loan in to trigger the modifier.

January 1466
Nine loans left and the threat of a peasant war has disappeared for now.

June 1466
We're working to improve relations with our ally, Poland.

July 1466
Event: Plague!
Epidemics in the early-modern era were far deadlier than wars or even famine. Diseases that with modern medicine are relatively harmless, like smallpox or flu, took a heavy toll whenever they struck, especially among infants.

King Vakhtang IV decides something has to be done. -6.24 ducats.

August 1466
We now have 8 loans left to pay from the Crimean war.

Influence Ideas Advance: Integrated Elites
By bringing the ruling elite of our subject nations into our government we can smooth out the process of integrating their territories significantly.

Bonus Effect: Diplomatic Annexation Cost -25%

Georgian Ideas Advance: Bagrationi Dynasty
A dynasty so old its origins are shrouded in mystery, kings and queens of the Bagrationi house have ruled Georgia ever since the 9th century, first as its princes and then as monarchs.

Bonus Effect: Increased Chance of a new Heir +25%

September 1466
Event: Integrating Gazikumukh
When a smaller country gives up its independence to join a greater realm, there is a lot of adapting, and while some parts are easy, the administration of the realm will still need to expand to accommodate all possibilities. +5 prestige (44)

http://i.imgur.com/UIsUXz9.jpg

Grover

02-01-2015, 02:11 PM

Post Integration Information

Our naval force limit has increased by 1 to 10.

New Provinces
Tarki
Base Tax: 2
Production: Fish

Khundzia
Base Tax: 3
Production: Iron

December 1466
Interesting news as Qara Qoyunlu has gone to war with Timurids. Oddly enough, even though they are across the Caspian Sea, we have not yet discovered the Timurids.

Event: Fair Dealing
An empire with colonies and vassals resembles a rowdy family, and it takes a firm but fair hand to keep everything in line. Recent policies have won the admiration of our subject nations and bring all of us together.

Circassia's opinion of Georgia +50

July 1467
Two more loans have been paid off, bringing us down to six.

November 1467
We have maxed our relations with Poland.

The diplomat has been sent to Muscovy to improve relations.

December 1467
Five loans to go.

July 1468
Event: Production Research Flawed
The new techniques in our production are rumored to be flawed, and several leading nobles argue that we should discard them and go back to the old and tried methods instead.

King Vakhtang IV ignores these thoughts. -10 prestige (30)

December 1468
Theodoro has accepted the offer to become our vassal.

Because of this, our force limit has increased by 1 to 15.

January 1469
We have entered a royal marriage with mighty Muscovy.

March 1469
Four loans left to repay.

June 1469
We'll work to improve relations with Lithuania, though under a personal union with Poland, it won't hurt in case they do break the Personal Union at some point.

Our other diplomat will work with Circassia to max out relations.

October 1469
Event: Crimean Revolt
The ongoing oppression and exploitation of the Crimean minority has finally reached its boiling point. The citizens of Kuban have decided to take up arms against their oppressors.

10 Patriot regiments rise up in revolt in Kuban.

Kuban gets 'Suppress Minority' for one year. +10 Local Unrest, -10% Local Manpower Modifier.

The 1st Army was already hanging out in Kuban.

November 1469
The revolt in Kuban has been quelled.

July 1470
Three loans left to go.

Event: Political Crisis
Political crises may occur from time to time. They often involved a conflict between the ruler and the parliament, unrest among the nobility or conflicts of interest between the nobility and the merchants or religious leaders.

King Vakhtang IV says reputation is everything -25 Legitimacy (35)

September 1470
We have discovered an Ottoman agent fabricating a claim on Trebizond.

December 1470
Just two loans left to pay off now.

July 1471
One more loan and we are debt free.

December 1471
Our treaty with Crimea has expired.

Event: Our Cause is Just
The hard work of our diplomatic team has convinced the world that our claims are fair, our actions are justified and our neighbors have little to fear from us. Anything we do, it is argued, is in the best interests of all.

We receive 'Just Causes' for 5 years. Aggressive Expansion Impact -20%

February 1472
All loans have been paid off. We are now working in the black once more.

We have entered a military alliance with Muscovy.

http://i.imgur.com/7n21aRO.jpg

We are in dark green. Our vassals, Circassia and Theodoro are in teal. Our allies, Poland and Muscovy are in light blue and our royal marriage with Lithuania is shown in purple.

Grover

02-01-2015, 02:51 PM

The Georgian Subjugation of Crimea

King Vakhtang IV is ready to strike at Crimea again. Although they have renewed their alliance with Nogai, Uzbek is trouncing the steppe horde in battle. That leaves Crimea weak and nearly defenseless. They have 8,000 troops to our 15,000 and an additional 8,000 from our vassals alone.

Now is the time. The king declares war for the province of Azaraba.

Nogai, embroiled in their own war, has not joined in on this episode. Crimea is on her own.

March 1472
We have failed our mission to recover manpower. Not a big deal. We take a mission to claim Terek, a province belonging to Golden Horde.

April 1472
We have maximized relations with Lithuania.

Azaraba is under siege.

May 1472
Circassia has Mansur under siege.

June 1472
Yediskhul is under siege.

July 1472
Event: Excellent Year
Some of our grain farms are having an excellent year, allowing us to feed more troops and so increasing our manpower

We gain 523 manpower.

August 1472
Tyn is under siege and Theodoro has begun to siege Crimea, the capital province.

A diplomat has been sent to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Terek.

April 1473
Mission Complete: Claim Terek. +5 prestige (46), +25 military power.

May 1473
After 373 days, the siege of Kyzyl-Yar has been completed.

June 1473
After 435 days, the siege of Azaraba has been won.

After 373 days, the siege of Yediskhul has been won.

Theodoro has won the siege of Crimea.

We are sending a detachment of 6,000 troops to Kabardia to help with 4,000 Circassian peasants that have sprung up.

August 1473
Administrative Technology Advance: Constables & Temples (5)
Housing the machinery of government is as important as the machinery itself and one should never forget of the importance of religion when doing so.

Bonus Effect: Can now build Temple and Constable

October 1473
Circassia has won the siege of Mansur.

December 1473
After 497 days we have won the siege of Tyn.

With all of Crimea under Georgian occupation, peace talks have begun.

End of the Georgian Subjugation of Crimea (March 1472 – December 1473)

Crimean Khan Nur Devlet I has accepted the peace terms proposed by King Vakhtang IV of Georgia.

Crimea will cede Azaraba to Georgia.
Crimea will become a vassal of Georgia.
Crimea will pay 69 ducats.
Georgia gains 9.5 prestige (60)

http://i.imgur.com/nRTFFtO.jpg

A close-up look with Crimea now in teal as our newest vassal.

Grover

02-01-2015, 04:16 PM

Post War Information

Our military force limit has increased by 2 to 17.

New Provinces
Azaraba
Base Tax: 2
Production: Grain (you can never have enough)

Azaraba is currently being turned into a core.

Our largest rival in the area, Golden Horde would be our next target. However, they are allied with Ottomans and Uzbek.

Muscovy is at war with Poland/Lithuania. Luckily, we have not been asked to get involved between our largest allies.

To our south Qara Qoyunlu remains a huge threat. They also have four vassals: Shirvan, Shammar, Tabarestan and Haasa.

Our rivals Genoa are currently in a war with Milan, Savoy and Tuscany, while Mantrega and Azov have been held by Genoese Noble Rebels for years. Genoa is still allied with France and Burgundy, so they are a no go for territory.

Back to the action...

December 1473
A Call to Arms!
The nation of Poland, your faithful ally, is requesting that you come to their aid in the Polish Conquest of Marienburg against Teutonic Order, Anhalt, Bavaria, Muscovy, Pskov and Ryazan. This is a war that they have started.

King Vahktang thinks better of this and declines, ending the alliance with Poland. -25 prestige (35)

I had to say something, right?

A diplomat has been sent to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Majar.

February 1474
Influence Ideas Advance: State Propaganda
As with a man, a nation's reputation is everything, and the establishment of an official propaganda service will ensure our good name is not smeared by the lies of our enemies.

Bonus Effect: Aggressive Expansion Impact -20%

March 1474
A diplomat has been sent to Genoa to fabricate a claim on Azov.

July 1474
We have won the siege of Kabardia to put the province back in Circassian hands.

Event: Good Harvest
1474 was considered a particularly good year for Georgia due to good harvest generating higher incomes than ever before.

King Vahktang IV invests the money. +50 administrative power.

August 1474
Revolts!
10,000 Patriot rebels have risen up in revolt and Kuban, while another 12,000 have risen up in Azaraba!

September 1474
Inexplicably, the Genoese Noble Rebels head back to Mantegra, intercepting and destroying the 10,000 Patriots in Kuban.

Thanks guys!

November 1474
And the rebels in Azaraba have been dispatched.

July 1475
Military Technology Advance: Standardized Pikes (5)
A pike is a remarkably simple weapon to make, but to get the full benefit from the use of pikes, it's required for the whole formation to be wielding weapons of similar length and blade.

Bonus Effect: Combat Width +2, Infantry Shock +0.15, Enables Eastern Militia.

All infantry will be upgraded and retrained as Eastern Militia.

August 1475
A diplomat has been sent to Crimea to improve relations.

December 1475
Current Mission: Incorporate Circassia

A diplomat has been sent to begin work on this. It is expected to take about three years.

March 1476
Azaraba has become a core province.

July 1476
Event: Decadence
In periods of prosperity and peace, while people were happy and secure, there was a tendency for them to gradually become less productive and lazier over time.

We lose 1 stability (0)

August 1476
We spend administrative power to bring our stability back to +1.

September 1476
Temples (+1 tax income) are under construction in Kartli and Imereti.

October 1476
Event: The Non-Possessor Movement
The Church is a large landowner and this has brought a great deal of wealth to the Church. The non-possessors claim that the Church is being corrupted by this great wealth. Their opponents argue that the Church needs this wealth to carry out its holy mission. The key thing is the Church isn't really a big taxpayer, if it was forced to give its land away it would move into the hands of people we can tax. The downside would be the Church would have less wealth to perform its mission.

King Vakhtang IV supports the movement. -5 Patriarchal Authority (0), -1 inflation (3.83%)

December 1476
Event: National Epic
Our subjects have taken to telling tales and legends about Aleksandre I Bagrationi. The legend says that in Georgia's darkest hour, he will return to the nation and deliver it from evil. Regardless of the truth in that statement, we could use this in our propaganda.

King Vakhtang IV loves a good story. Georgia gets 'National Epic' for 20 years. +1 yearly prestige. -10 administrative power, -7.13 ducats.

Event: Impertinent Demands
The pressures we put on our vassals may seem reasonable in the capital, but some demands are seen as insults by the petty crowns we have taken under our protection. Negotiation of terms will take a little longer than anticipated.

Georgia gets 'Slow Negotiations' for 5 years. Diplomatic annexation cost +10%

August 1477
Event: Integrating Circassia
When a smaller country gives up its independence to join a greater realm, there is a lot of adapting, and while some parts are easy, the administration of the realm will still need to expand to accommodate all possibilities. +5 prestige (36)

We also complete our mission to integrate. +5 prestige (41), +25 administrative power.

http://i.imgur.com/aDQRj1X.jpg

You can see our three new provinces, inherited from the integration of Circassia. Provinces are Circassia, Kabardia and Alania. Life is good.

Grover

02-02-2015, 03:47 PM

Post Integration Information

New Provinces
Alania
Base Tax: 1
Production: Wine

Kabardia
Base Tax: 1
Production: Wine

Circassia
Base Tax: 2
Production: Grain

August 1477
Current Mission: Fabricate a claim on Lower Don.

A diplomat heads to Golden Horde to do just that.

Golden Horde have announced us as a rival. Excellent.

April 1478
Mission Complete: Claim Lower Don. +5 prestige (45), +25 military power.

May 1478
A diplomat has been sent to Poland to improve relations.

July 1478
Event: Italian Engineer Available
During the period 1450-1600, Italian siege engineers were highly sought after to teach the ways of trace Italienne to the militaries of Europe. In most cases, these engineers had no national identity and simply worked for whoever could afford to pay them.

King Vakhtang IV hires the engineer. +40 military power, -11.31 ducats.

November 1478
Not sure why, but our military force limit has increased by 1 to 18.

January 1479
We have maxed relations with Poland.

February 1479
A diplomat heads to Nogai to improve relations.

Muscovy is being torn apart by rebels. It looks likely that Perm will re-emerge as a nation.

A temple is under construction in Kahketi.

June 1479
A Call to Arms!
The nation of Muscovy, your faithful ally, is requesting that you come to their aid in the 2nd Golden Horde Conquest of Muscovy against the Golden Horde.

We have declined. -25 prestige (18).

July 1480
Event: Bourgeoisie Request Privileges
The Bourgeoisie class has grown increasingly resentful of the power of the noble failies and particularly their lack of opportunities in the higher ranks of government. Their only route into power is to marry into poor but well titled noble families or pry open positions in government circles.

King Vakhtang IV decides to grant them privileges. -50 diplomatic power.

November 1480
We can no longer claim that Mantrega is one of our provinces. We may need to get a diplomat back to Genoa to rework the claim. If France's relationship with Genoa would break, we could easily work in and take Azov, Mantrega and Cafa.

December 1480
A Temple is under construction in Guria.

January 1481
Event: Skilled Diplomat
One of our ambassadors has a preternatural ability for understanding the entangling alliances that surround us, and the implications of taking one wrong step or saying just the right words. How shall we use this great statesman?

King Vakhtang IV has decided to keep this diplomat at court to tell him secrets. +50 diplomatic power.

June 1481
Perm has officially split from Muscovy after a successful rebellion of the Perm people.

September 1481
Our relations with Crimea have been maxed. The diplomat will be sent back to Poland to improve relations. We are hoping to re-open our alliance with them.

November 1481
Relations with Poland have been maxed. They are still unwilling to be our friend.

December 1481
Our relations with Nogai have been maxed out. One diplomat will be headed to Genoa to fabricate a claim on Mantrega once more.

January 1482
Our second diplomat will head to Denmark to improve relations.

July 1482
Event: Improvements in Production Technology
There are reports of farmers and miners being more productive than local bailiffs expect them to be. We should investigate if there is something that the entire nation of Georgia can benefit from.

King Vakhtang IV decides to spare no expenses. +0.50 inflation, +50 administrative power.

August 1482
Influence Ideas Advance: Diplomatic Influence
By focusing on Diplomacy we can increase the power we wield on the diplomatic stage. This power can gain us many friends.

Bonus Effect: Diplomatic Reputation +2

September 1482
We have sent a diplomat to Austria to improve relations.

Nation Update
Our military force limit has gone up 1 to 19.

Our naval force limit has gone up 1 to 11.

January 1483
A Temple is now under construction in Mingrelia.

February 1483
Muscovy, in deep against Golden Horde, Uzbek, Kazan and others asks us for an alliance. We decline. We see the fall of Muscovy in action.

May 1483
Genoa is embroiled in a war with Brittany, Austria, Baden and Savoy, aiding France. This may be the time to strike.

We recall our envoy from Austria.

Grover

02-02-2015, 04:30 PM

The Georgian Conquest of Mantrega
King Vakhtang IV, now 69 years old and knowing his already outstanding legacy could use some more padding for the annals of history, has decided to declare war on Genoa for the province of Mantrega. With a claim on Azov, this could also be a target if things work out. The combined Georgian-Crimean-Theodoran armies have Cafa and Mantrega surrounded.

There is very little room to maneuver for Genoa's 5,000 troops.

The issue is... will France come at us?

War has been declared.

We are at war with Genoa, Avignon, Ferrara, France and The Palatinate.

An estimated 75,000 troops against our 31,000.

August 1483
Cafa, Mantrega and Azov are under siege. We are looking to take one province and flee in this war. If France comes for us through the Gulf of Varna, times will become very tough.

October 1483
Tragedy Strikes!
Heir to the throne, Luarsab has tragically died.

An Heir to the Throne!
Vakhtang (2/3/3) is the new heir! The succession is safe! The younger Vakhtang is just 8 years old and comes from the line of Dimitry VI of Muscovy. However, he is a Bagrationi. Georgia is safe.

May 1484
We have maximized relations with Denmark. Our diplomat will head to Novgorod next.

July 1484
After 397 days, we have won the siege of Mantrega!

Event: Large Revolt
Although we are well aware that no one likes paying taxes, you would think that people would have the sense to realize that glorious victories on the battlefield require a little more taxation. It seems we will have to explain it to them.

6 Peasant regiments rise up in revolt in Tarki.

Always while at war, eh?

September 1484
The 2nd Army has won the siege of Azov after 430 days!

November 1484
We have broken the peasants in Tarki.

December 1484
The Crimean army has won the siege of Cafa.

Our warscore is too low to ask for provinces at the moment, but it will slowly tick upward.

April 1485
In local news, Qara Qoyunlu has declared war on Aq Qoyunlu.

January 1486
Event: Skilled Diplomat
One of our ambassadors has a preternatural ability for understanding the entangling alliances that surround us, and the implications of taking one wrong step or saying just the right words. How shall we use this great statesman?

King Vakhtang IV has decided to keep this diplomat at court to tell him secrets. +50 diplomatic power.

Administrative Technology Advance: Three Field Rotation (6)
Since the time of Charlemagne, people have been experimenting with switching from classic two field rotation systems to a three field system. It is time to promote this, as it will increase the amount of land devoted to growing food crops.

Bonus Effect: Production efficiency increased by 10%, can now build Farm Estate

April 1486
Current Mission: Take Mantrega!

What a coincidence, we're working on that now!

July 1486
Event: Petition for Redress
Peasants typically had no voice, but they could occasionally gain access to the monarch and ask for redress. Sometimes, these requests for redress would be directed at the local lord who was perceived to be violating the peasants' rights. Stepping in to override a noble's authority was a very drastic step.

King Vakhtang IV has denied the petition. 5 Peasant regiments rise up in revolt in Adyghe.

August 1486
The peasants have been obliterated.

March 1487
We have maxed relations with Novogorod. Our diplomat will head to Hungary next.

April 1487
France has reached a peace accord with Austria et al, they could be coming for us.

January 1488
Bohemia has arrived and beats our army back out of Kuban. France has also arrived on Georgian shores with a small army of 7,000.

February 1488
Peace talks with Genoa have begun.

April 1488
End of the Georgian Conquest of Mantrega (August 1483 – April 1488)
King Vakhtang IV of Georgia and Doge Pagano Doria-Landi of Genoa have reached an accord for terms of peace of their conflict.

Genoa will cede Mantrega to Georgia.
Genoa will pay four ducats.
Georgia gains 1 prestige (10)

Mission Complete: Take Mantrega
Gain 10 Prestige (20), gain 25 administrative power.

http://i.imgur.com/7LFpWv2.jpg

Mantrega is the small peninsula province on our northwest. Was it worth a five year war? We think so. It took 4 1/2 years for France and Bohemia to turn our attention on us and while they did inflict massive casualties on our armies, we had already had enough to take the province.

Vive la Georgia!

DavidCorperial

02-02-2015, 06:11 PM

If you're wondering about the force limit, it might be that you finished your temples, base tax affects the troop limits you have.

Grover

02-02-2015, 06:19 PM

If you're wondering about the force limit, it might be that you finished your temples, base tax affects the troop limits you have.

Thanks! That's what I thought it was.

Grover

02-03-2015, 06:10 PM

Post-War Information
Our army is down to 7,000 troops and will take some time to recover. Our navy was completely decimated by France and needs to be completely rebuilt. We have the funds to do this... once the army is recovered.

With our choices between Poland, Ottomans, Qara Qoyunlu and Mamluks for a new rival, we have chosen Mamluks.

Province Information
Mantrega
Base Tax: 2
Production: Grain

Current Mission: Create a proper fleet. Because France destroyed it and all.

April 1488
We begin building galleys on every coastal province possible.

June 1488
We begin to improve relations with Theodoro. Now could be a good time to integrate.

Influence Ideas Advance: Postal Service
With communications being what they are, it is difficult to ensure that our diplomatic dispatches arrive in a timely fashion. Creating a network of post offices and courier rest stops will make it easier for our voice to be heard in distant territories.

Bonus Effect: +1 diplomatic relations (now 6), -25% envoy travel time.

Georgian Ideas Advance: Georgian Isolation
Surrounded by powerful countries of different religion and culture we are forced to use opportunistic diplomacy and often change allegiances in order to appease everyone and preserve peace for as long as it's possible.

Bonus Effect: +30% better relations over time.

Those two ideas together are huge.

We have noticed that Golden Horde have allied Qara Qoyunlu. We are officially surrounded by Muslim allies on all sides.

We have accepted an alliance with Muscovy. They will take time to recover, but we need an ally.

August 1488
Event: Naval Research Wrong!
It seems as if a leading shipwright in our country has written a very convincing document detailing how the new ship technology, that his rival has been trying to get funding for, will never work, and may even cause the ships to sink before they leave the harbor.

King Vakhtang IV ignores these outrageous claims. -10 prestige (10)

January 1489
The King of Burgundy Dies
The great King Louis-Joseph I de Bourgogne and his closest followers have tragically been killed! In an effort to win the current war, the King personally led his troops into battle, valiantly charging his enemies. His naked and disfigured body was later found in a ditch his head having been cleft in two.

The death of the last de Bourgogne King of Burgundy has plunged the country into turmoil and left it vulnerable to intervention from powerful neighbors.

http://i.imgur.com/LWwo9eG.jpg

Short update and not something we would normally look at, but I feel this is a huge event in the game. When the King of Burgundy dies, the lands of Burgundy generally go to whomever is Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. Currently that is the Palatinate, who starts off as a three province nation. They have just lucked into the riches big time.

You'll also see that East Frisia and Trier have grown quite a bit and Cornwall has separated from England. Things are very interesting in Europe.

Grover

02-03-2015, 08:06 PM

May 1489
We now feel that we are in a position where we can comfortably hire government advisors.

Our first is 32 year old philosopher Revaz Zhordania from Alania. He'll give us +1 administrative power and also +1 yearly prestige.

Our second is 32 year old Quartermaster Eldar Aidemer from Tarki. He will give us +1 military power and 33% increased reinforce speed.

We've also begun construction on a Temple in Abkhazia.

Mantrega is now considered part of our patrimony.

June 1489
A Culture Accepted!
Our subjects who embrace Circassian have finally been able to prove their loyalty. We are now accepting Circassian as an integral part of our nation. Their language and culture are a part of our national heritage.

We have maxed out our relations with Hungary.

We have entered a royal marriage with the Hungarians.

July 1489
We have entered a military alliance with Hungary.

August 1489
Mission Complete: Create a proper fleet. +5 navy tradition, +5 prestige (16)

September 1489
Current Mission: Claim Cafa.

A diplomat is heading to Genoa to do this.

October 1489
Military Technology Advance: Arquebus (6)
Although hand cannons had been developed by China in the 12th century and had spread to Europe by the 14th, the weakness of the weapons reduced their battlefield utility. Light and reliable Arquebus was able to displace bow due to three main factors. It had better armor penetration, it was easier to train men to use it, and it did not rely on the strength of the user.

Bonus Effect: military tactics +0.25, combat width +2, infantry shock +0.30, enables Stratioti Cavalry.

All cavalry units are being upgraded and retrained as Stratioti.

November 1489
The King is Dead – King Vakhtang IV (Ruled from January 1433 – November 1489)
A kingdom mourns! King Vakhtang IV has passed away at the age of 77! A truly great leader for the annals of Georgian history, King Vakhtang oversaw major expansion through Circassian and Gazikumukhan lands, not to mention the vassalization of Crimea and Theodoro. He forged relationships and royal marriages with Muscovy, Lithuania, Poland and Hungary.

His legacy is one that will echo through eternity. Long may he be remembered, centuries after his reign!

Regency
King Vakhtang IV has died a little too soon. His heir, Vakhtang V is not quite ready to assume the role of monarch. A Regency Council from the upper nobility now rules our nation.

As such, our mission to claim Cafa has failed and our stability has dropped to 0.

Marriages
We have renewed royal vows with Hungary, Muscovy and our vassal Theodoro.

Our ties with Poland and Lithuania have been severed, giving us two extra diplomatic slots to use. We shall now search for new allies.

December 1489
Current Mission: Enemy of my Enemy
Improve relations with Castile. We have sent a diplomat to Castile to see if we can secure a marriage and alliance with the Spanish. They currently hold personal unions over both Naples and Aragon and are allied with Portugal and Venice.

May 1490
An interesting development as Ottomans have gone to war with Golden Horde and Qara Qoyunlu.

June 1490
Qara Qoyunlu has asked for military access. We have denied them.

While we're at it, we've sent a diplomat to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Manych.

July 1490
Event: Education for a King
The tragic passing of the previous King has left Vakhtang Bagrationi without a parent, but not without guardians or tutors. Advisors serving our court are preoccupied with giving him the best education available in preparation of ruling Georgia. Hoping to gain favor and influence in the future, many people try to serve as a primary influence. Ultimately, one of them is likely to succeed, impacting the sort of ruler Vakhtang will turn out to be.

The military advisor will be working closely with the future king and his military skills have increased.

August 1490
Event: Noble Family Requests Aid
The most powerful of the noble families in the state often had vast wealth but that did not stop them, like their monarchs, from getting into financial troubles. They too could accumulate debts that escaped their ability to pay. They could, at those times, come to the monarch to request aid. The monarchs were often receptive since they would usually be related by blood or marriage.

The Regency has agreed to grant aid. -45.72 ducats.

October 1490
A New King!
Vakhtang V Bagrationi (2/3/3) shall now rule our glorious nation after coming of age! Long live the King!

November 1490
Event: An Educated King
The education King Vakhtang V had growing up during the regency has prepared him to rule as King, just as we hoped. The advisors who provided it are proud of having left such a lasting legacy in the wisdom and motives of the man who will rule Georgia.

Vakhtang V becomes 2/3/5

December 1490
Genoa has announced us as a rival.

January 1491
Event: The Pen is Backed by the Sword
The passports carried by our diplomats have come to represent the credibility and consistency of our national purpose. Secure in the knowledge that our ambassadors speak words backed with the full authority of our government, the emissaries are given smooth travel and fast horses to ensure their duties are performed with haste.

Georgia receives 'Emissary Authority' for 5 years. Envoy travel time -33%

March 1491
Golden Horde is now fighting on two fronts, entering a war against Nogai and Timurids.

October 1491
We have secured a royal marriage with Castile.

December 1491
Mission Complete: Rival of our rival +5 prestige (23), +25 diplomatic power.

Current Mission: Insult our rival, Mamluks. A diplomat heads there immediately to deliver a scathing remark.

Mission Complete: Gain 5 prestige (28) and 25 military power.

Current Mission: Claim Kuma

We send a diplomat to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on the province of Kuma.

May 1492
We have maxed relations with Castile and entered a military alliance with them.

June 1492
We have entered a royal marriage with Poland.

August 1492
Event: Corruption
Corruption is one of the most common and frequent factors of political and economic life. Never in history was this more prominent than in the times of the feudal regimes.

King Vakhtang V ignores them. +3 inflation.

We send a diplomat to Muscovy to improve relations.

Mission Complete: Claim Kuma! +5 prestige (34), +25 military power.

We have entered a military alliance with Poland.

Current Mission: Insult Golden Horde

Mission Complete: Insult Golden Horde! +5 prestige (39), +25 military power.

With Ottomans and Qara Qoyunlu ending their war, Golden Horde has once again allied themselves with Ottomans again.

December 1492
A diplomat has been sent to Poland to improve relations.

Grover

02-04-2015, 06:56 PM

September 1493
Influence Ideas Advance: Marcher Lords
By granting considerable autonomy to vassals in border regions, these 'Marcher Lords' will be able to raise large military armies to support us in our wars.

Bonus Effect: Subject Forcelimits Contribution +50%

This concludes the Influence Ideas group.

November 1493
Relations with Poland have been maxed.

Current Mission: The Rival of our Rival – improve relations with Savoy

A diplomat has been sent to Savoy to improve relations.

August 1494
Event: Monetary Reforms
Our treasurers are arguing that we need to enact some reforms in our economic policies. A new master of mint will also be needed to take care of the economy.

King Vakhtang V has decided to enact the policies. -1 stability (-1), -1.00 inflation (5.60%)

October 1494
An Heir is Born!
Konstantine (5/5/2) is the new heir to the Georgian throne!

Our royal marriage with Theodoro has ended after their Duke passed away.

December 1494
We have entered a new marriage with Theodoro.

January 1495
Event: Heir Falls Ill!
King Vakhtang V decides to pray for the infant's life, but young Konstantine could not pull through.

June 1495
We have maxed relations with Muscovy.

Plans are to send the diplomat to Perm to improve relations.

January 1496
Event: Our Cause is Just
The hard work of our diplomatic team has convinced the world that our claims are fair, our actions are justified and our neighbors have little to fear from us. Anything we do, it is argued, is in the best interests of us all.

Georgia gains 'Just Causes' for five years. Aggressive expansion impact -20%

June 1496
Mission Complete: The Rival of our Rival. +5 prestige (44), +25 diplomatic power.

Current Mission: Insult Genoa, our rival.

Mission Complete: Insult Genoa. +5 prestige (49), +25 military power

August 1496
Event: Petition for Redress
Peasants typically had no voice, but they could occasionally gain access to the monarch and ask for redress. Sometimes, these requests for redress would be directed at the local lord who was perceived to be violating the peasants' rights. Stepping in to override a noble's authority was a very drastic step.

King Vakhtang V denies the petition and 6 Peasant regiments rise up in Guria.

Military Technology Advance: The Limber (7)
Artillery has been documented in Europe since the 13th century, but due to its lack of mobility, it had very limited battlefield use. The development of the Limber in the 1470s allowed guns to become more mobile and thus useful.

Bonus Effect: Military tactics +0.25, Infantry fire +0.10, artillery fire +1.00, enables Large Cast Bronze Mortar and Houfnice.

We are now ahead of the hordes as far as military technology. Big step. Cannons are also a huge step.

October 1496
The Peasants in Guria have been eradicated.

February 1497
Administrative Technology Advance: Noble Republic (7)
The notion of a noble oligarchy ruling the society has existed, since well, at least the Roman times, and remained popular in some parts of the world. Now this idea is once more gaining popularity amongst those who matter.

Bonus Effect: Allows another group of ideas. Allows Noble Republic.

King Vakhtang V has elected to take the Religious Ideas group.

June 1497
Current Mission: Protect Our Brethren in Cafa

King Vakhtang V is ready to make his first move to prove his mettle as a war-time King.

http://i.imgur.com/RxRbSc6.jpg

Since we're a hair past the 50 year mark, here's a map of Europe for everyone.

Some notes:
*Cornwall has already been eaten by France up on the western coast of England.
*Denmark has integrated Norway
*Sweden is back under a Personal Union with Denmark, after breaking away in independence for a few years.
*Perm is overcome with rebels, much like Muscovy was before Perm split.
*Nogai is being crushed by Uzbek in the east.

Grover

02-05-2015, 06:31 PM

June 1497
King Vakhtang V has decided to rule out waging war immediately. Strong concerns over the French forces and the Holy Roman Empire have made him stay his hand for the time being. As a smaller kingdom, we must be opportunistic.

We have also begun production of our first artillery unit.

September 1497
We have maxed relations with Perm.

Our diplomat heads to Theodoro. We'll look to get relations high enough to integrate the one province duchy.

November 1497
Our other diplomat heads to Denmark to improve relations.

February 1498
Event: Border Friction
'Our rightful provinces are held by other nations and our government seems to be making no effort to recover them! What use are they anyway?' proclaims the broadsheet. Widespread dissatisfaction with our failure to recover our claimed provinces is sweeping the kingdom.

King Vakhtang V makes a policy change. Golden Horde's opinion of Georgia -50.

May 1498
We have lost our claim on Golden Horde's Terek.

July 1498
We have maxed relations with Denmark. Our diplomat will head to Golden Horde to reclaim Terek.

August 1498
Event: Grand Ball in Kartli
Although rather costly, the court has expressed its desire for glamorous balls, state-dinners or other extravagances to entertain themselves.

King Vakhtang V throws the ball. +10 prestige (56), -9.20 ducats

May 1499
Event: Boundary Dispute
The lack of good maps or tools to create accurate maps would occasionally lead to overlapping claims of authority in border regions. These disputes were usually over very marginal areas, but could serve as a point of friction when monarchs decided to press the issue.

King Vakhtang V presses the issue and Georgia gains a claim on Erzurum.

We have begun the integration of Theodoro.

October 1499
Event: Integrating Theodoro
When a smaller country gives up its independence to join a greater realm, there is a lot of adapting, and while some parts are easy, the administration of the realm will still need to expand to accommodate all possibilities.

Prestige +5 (59)

http://i.imgur.com/yJlZ6PG.jpg

Grover

02-06-2015, 08:22 PM

Post Integration Information

Our military force limit is 22.

Our naval force limit is 14.

Provinces
Theodoro
Base Tax: 3
Production: Wine

December 1499
We've begun to reestablish a claim on Azov.

Poland and Lithuania are back at war with Muscovy.

June 1500
Diplomatic Technology Advance: Marketplace & Dock (4)
Creation of legal and regional infrastructure in order to promote trade will not only encourage commerce but also allow us to better tax it.

Bonus Effect: Trade Range 10, can now build Dock & Marketplace

August 1500
Event: Unhappiness Among the Artisans
Conflicts and protests over taxes, corporations, trade and customs policies are becoming quite frequent and could result in a sharp drop in our industrial production if we don't handle the situation carefully.

King Vakhtang V decides to abolish a tax. -47.17 ducats

October 1500
We are sending a diplomat to France to improve relations.

January 1501
Event: Spy Ring Busted
Some of our diplomats have been implicated in a major espionage operation. Now every ambassador or emissary we send is suspected of being a spy and is subject to the harshest examinations when they end their appointed missions. It will take time to restore our reputation.

Georgia gets 'Suspected Diplomats' for 5 years. +25% envoy travel time.

We have sent a diplomat to England to improve relations.

June 1501
The Protestant Reformation has hit Riga.

September 1501
An Heir to the Throne!
Archil (4/3/6) (hot damn!) is the new heir to the throne!

Hopefully he outlives Konstantine.

October 1501
A diplomat has been sent to Lithuania to improve relations.

August 1502
Persia has broken free from Timurids and Qara Qoyunlu has declared war on them.

Event: Poor Vintage
One of our more prestigious vineyards has shockingly produced a wine of vastly inferior quality. Needless to say, people think less of our country for it. -5 prestige (49)

Religious Ideas Advance: Deus Vult
Join the battle cry of the crusades! 'God wills it' and crush the infidels!

Bonus Effect: Permanent Casus Belli against neighbouring heathens and heretics.

December 1502
A diplomat has been sent to Qara Qoyunlu to fabricate a claim on Yerevan.

March 1503
A Temple is under construction in Adyghe.

May 1503
We have lost our claim on Lower Don.

Military Technology Advance: Pike and Shot (8)
The Arquebus was easy to use as a weapon, but was also inaccurate and slow to fire, leaving its user vulnerable to cavalry charges. Blending with Pikemen allowed Arquebusiers to fire and then fall back to be shielded by Pikemen when enemy cavalry or infantry appeared.

Bonus Effect: Military Tactics +0.25, Combat width +1, Infantry Fire +0.25, Cavalry Shock +1.00, Can now build Training Fields and March.

October 1503
Our army helps dispatch 13,000 Pretender Rebels from Crimea.

November 1503
We begin to fabricate a claim on Qara Qoyunlu's Van province.

February 1504
Event: Heir Falls Ill
The heir, Archil, breathes heavily. He has been lying in bed for three days now, and reflected in the beads of sweat on his forehead is the fear in your eyes for his life. He might not make it for the night unless you do something.

King Vakhtang V spends 19.20 ducats to send for a trained medicus.

Archil survives! +5 Legitimacy (96)

July 1504
We have gotten our stability back to 0 using administrative power.

We have entered a royal marriage with Denmark.

August 1504
Event: Unhappiness Among the Artisans
Conflicts and protests over taxes, corporations, trade and customs policies are becoming quite frequent and could result in a sharp drop in our industrial production if we don't handle the situation carefully.

King Vakhtang V decides to abolish a tax. -49.64 ducats.

September 1504
We are now improving relations with Crimea and Poland.

January 1506
We have maxed relations with Muscovy.

March 1506
Event: A Firm Hand
The proper application of pressure and levers has enabled us to squeeze a little more out of our vassals. They may not like it, but they are the servants and we are the masters. They may have finally gotten the message – for now.

Georgia gains 'Firm Hand' for five years. +25% income from vassals, +25% subject force limits contribution.

We have sent our diplomat to improve relations with Muscovy. Their King and their heir are now of the Bagrationi line.

August 1506
Event: Naive Relative
A close member of the family of our ruler has proven utterly naive, and keeps telling foreigners vital information publicly. This is technically treason, but executing a member of the royalty might cause unrest.

King Vakhtang V reasons that he is a relative after all. Georgia gets 'Compromised Spy Defense' for 10 years, -25% National Spy Defense.

November 1506
With relations in Crimea maxed, our diplomat heads to Hungary.

April 1507
A Call to Arms!
The nation of Castile, our faithful ally, is requesting that we come to their aid in the Castilian Conquest of Cueta against Tlemcen and Touggourt. This is a war that they have started.

We have agreed!

A Call to Arms!
The nation of Muscovy, our faithful ally, is requesting that we come to their aid in the 3rd Golden Horde Conquest of Muscovy against Golden Horde and Ryazan. This is a defensive war, where we need to help our ally. Golden Horde is allied with Ottomans, Uzbek and Qara Qoyunlu.

We have agreed to defend our brethren to the north!

Grover

02-07-2015, 08:36 AM

Defending Muscovy
Muscovy leads the way with her vassal Pskov, along with Georgia and vassal Crimea. Golden Horde counters with Ryazn and Uzbek. Luckily for all involved, Ottomans and Qara Qoyunlu are currently sitting this out. That could change once they see us involved.

Uzbek has recently integrated Kazan.

April 1507
We'll start by marching our troops up to the Muscovy province of Penza to try and dispatch the 15,000 Golden Horde troops stationed there.

July 1507
We have spoken too soon. Ottomans and QQ have joined the fight.

Our navy has been destroyed by the crushing Ottoman fleet.

August 1507
Relations with Muscovy have been maxed.

Subsidies!
Castile have requested our help in exchange for subsidies! We will receive 5.07 ducats each month for a duration of 20 years.

Hot dog!

Our army has finally reached Penza.

September 1507
And absolutely dismantles the Golden Horde army there.

October 1507
Our army marches to Kasimov and destroys the Ryazan army there.

November 1507
Diplomatic Technology Advance: Basic Financial Instruments (5)
Overseas trade is very risky, but also highly profitable. The development of financial instruments like letters of credit will help reduce the risk, increasing our profits.

Bonus effects: Trade Range 20, +10% Trade Efficiency

December 1507
A Military Leader has Died!
Terrible news has General Malkhazi Maglakelidze has died! He served us faithfully and well! Only the finest funeral will do for such a colossus of combat.

Zareba Zhordania takes over leading the 1st Army.

We have begun a siege of Majar.

February 1508
Current Mission: Claim Lower Don.

April 1509
We have entered a military alliance with Denmark.

Khundzia, Kartli, Kahketi, Samtskhe are all under siege by QQ and her vassals.

August 1508
Event: Excellent Vintage
Our wine experts believe that a recent vintage from one of our wine producing areas is of superior quality. Our people are happily drinking it.

Georgia gets 'Excellent Vintage' for two years. -1.00 national unrest.

September 1508
We have maxed relations with Hungary. A diplomat heads to Denmark.

February 1509
Religious Ideas Advance: Missionary Schools
Although there is no shortage of people ready to go out and spread the true faith, most of these people simply do more harm than good. However specialist schools to train the missionaries will ensure we have more people who can not only spread the faith, but succeed as well.

Bonus Effect: +1 missionary

Georgian Ideas Advance: Restoration of Fortresses and Churches
To restore the realm from the devastating invasions of the last centuries, we must rebuild major fortresses and churches so our cities and villages can begin to prsoper once again. A special tax was imposed to finance such efforts.

Bonus Effect: -10% build cost

After 485 days we have won the siege of Majar.

March 1509
Qara Qoyunlu has won their siege of Samtskhe.

May 1509
Our army has beaten back the Shirvan troops that had Khundzia under siege.

June 1509
We have lost the siege of Kartli after 449 days.

Herald from Castile!
Castile has accepted peace with their former enemies of Tlemcen.

Castile picks up the provinces of Ceuta, Melilla and Wehran.

We beat back an invading Qara Qoyunlu army in Khundzia.

We have raised war taxes for two years.

November 1509
We have sent a diplomat to Poland, who has an elective monarchy. We are now supporting one of our heirs to ascend to the Polish throne.

Crimea has won the siege of Bahmut for us and moves to Lower Don.

December 1509
Event: Struggle Without, Struggle Within
Sometimes, we see conflicts on the international stage mirrored within our own borders. Today, we received news that our war with the Sunnis has brought about a religious conflict in Kuban, where the Sunni and Orthodox faiths exist side by side. People ho used to be neighbors and friends are attacking each other over what they perceive as the differences between us and our adversaries

-4,000 Manpower, Kuban is now Orthodox.

March 1510
After 241 days, we have taken Kahketi back.

May 1510
A small platoon of Golden Horde troops were trying to win back Majar. They have been crushed.

July 1510
6,000 Aq Qoyunlu troops trying to take Trebizond have been beaten back.

August 1510
Event: Wave of Obscurantism
As a typican response to different kinds of problems, obscurantism was frequent behavior as most nations at least until the Age of Enlightenment arose in the most advanced western nations of the European continent.

Georgia gets 'Obscurantism' for two years. +2.00 national unrest.

November 1510
Qara Qoyunlu and her allies have accepted a white peace with Muscovy.

It appears as if around 26,000 Armenian Nationalists have risen up in Yerevan and Van along our border with QQ.

January 1511
Herald from Muscovy!
Muscovy has accepted peace with their former enemies Golden Horde. The Horde will pay Muscovy 18 ducats.

What a waste, Muscovy. You disappoint me.

Armories are under construction in Kartli and Imereti.

February 1511
Event: A Firm Hand
The proper application of pressure and levers has enabled us to squeeze a little more out of our vassals. They may not like it, but they are the servants and we are the masters. They may have finally gotten the message – for now.

Georgia gains 'Firm Hand' for five years. +25% income from vassals, +25% subject force limits contribution.

March 1511
We are working on claims for Lower Don in Golden Horde (mission) and Cafa of Genoa.

June 1511
A Temple is under construction in Samtskhe.

September 1511
Mission Complete: Claim Lower Don

+5 prestige (53), +25 military power

Current Mission: Take Azov!

And that is what we shall do next. France is in a massive war with the Holy Roman Empire. The time to take Azov and/or Cafa is NOW!

Grover

02-07-2015, 09:58 AM

The 2nd Georgian Conquest of Azov

Genoa ally France has been in a massive war with The Palatinate, Augsburg, Saxony and Thuringia. They are dominating the war. It is nearly over.

Genoa's island province of Corsica has been under control of rebels for quite some time.

With France preoccupied, the time has come.

King Vakhtang V has declared war on Genoa for Azov.

http://i.imgur.com/yeZWzDY.png

September 1511
Castile has canceled their subsidies. That is sad.

October 1511
We have quickly begun a siege on Azov. The Crimean Army has arrived to siege Cafa.

Let the games begin.

December 1511
We have sent a diplomat to improve relations with Ottomans.

August 1512
Event: Nobles Demand Old Rights
The nobility during this period still recalled the days when the King was just the first among many nobles. The nobility wanted to return to these days and would frequently pressure the King to regain certain lost rights of privileges.

King Vakhtang V, in the midst of a war has decided to accept their demands.

+15% Local Autonomy in every province we have.

September 1512
We have won the siege of Azov after 342 days.

November 1512
We have won the siege of Cafa.

September 1513
Religious Ideas Advance: Church Attendance Duty
By adopting a mandatory church attendance policy, the emphasis on religious values and beliefs will unquestionably minimize the costs of maintaining law and order.

Bonus Effect: -25% Stability Cost

We have called Hungary to our cause and they have joined the war!

January 1514
An army of 50,000 combined Georgian forces take care of 9,000 Venetian soldiers in the Hungarian province Varasd.

Lithuanian and Georgian forces then march to Zagreb and take another 19,000 Venice soldiers out.

February 1514
The Georgian Army has begun a siege on the Venetian province of Lika.

Event: Families Left Behind
The recent war is taking a heavy toll on our people. Many were called, few are returning. The families of nobles and commoners alike toiled as they waited for soldiers to return home, but the war ended and they never did. Now the toiling continues, many being so preoccupied with the work to make up for the lost pair of hands that they barely have time to grieve. Of the ones who have time to think, many are increasingly thinking that we are throwing away lives too carelessly.

King Vakhtang V decides to ease the tax burden on the bereaved.

Georgia gets Post-War Tax Relief for five years. -15% National Tax Modifier.

Poland sieges the province of Ragusa, while Lithuania sieges Dalmatia. The Venetian cost is under attack from our combined forces.

France nearly has all of Aragon's Mediterranean cost under siege, the Castilian army is flagging.

July 1514
Muscovy has been beset by a Peasant's War.

August 1514
Event: Bourgeoisie Request Privileges
The Bourgeoisie class has grown increasingly resentful of the power of the noble failies and particularly their lack of opportunities in the higher ranks of government. Their only route into power is to marry into poor but well titled noble families or pry open positions in government circles.

King Vakhtang V decides to grant them privileges. -50 diplomatic power.

May 1515
Military Technology Advance: Star Fort (9)
In 1509 a monk and engineer tore down the medieval walls of Padua and replaced them with a rampart and a ditch which could be swept by flanking fire from the walls, adding an additional level of protection.

Bonus Effect: Enables Pike Infantry, can now build Star Fort.

Poland has won sieges in Ragusa and Dalmatia.

August 1515
We have won the siege of Dalmatia, while Hungary has won the siege of Istria for us.

Peace talks with Genoa are under way.

End of the 2nd Georgian Conquest of Azov (September 1511 – August 1515)

King Vakhtang V and Genoa's Giovanni Battista Imperiale have reached a peace accord, ending their bitter war.

Genoa will cede Azov to Georgia.
Georgia gains 1.5 prestige (54)

Mission Complete: Take Azov
Gain 10 prestige (64), gain 25 military power

http://i.imgur.com/NtzUHV0.jpg

There's Azov, nestled in nicely at the top.

Grover

02-07-2015, 11:47 AM

Post War Information

Our military force limit is 22

Our naval force limit is 14

Province Information
Azov
Base Tax: 3.00
Production: Slaves (hmm)

We'll use the down-time to reestablish our navy.

August 1515
Current Mission: Improve defenses in Kartli.

A Star Fort is under construction in the capital province.

A diplomat has been sent to improve relations with Castile.

September 1515
We have also sent a diplomat to Poland to support our heir for their throne.

All Eastern Militia have been upgraded to Eastern Pikemen

We are working to make Azov a core, this is expected to take just over two years.

We have used administrative power to boost stability to +1.

October 1515
We have recruited Inquisitor Torgva Bakradze as our administrative advisor. He provides +2% missionary strength.

Missionaries have been sent to Samtskhe and Tarki.

December 1515
Event: Reduce the Independence of the Church
The Church is a powerful institution, but more important a wealthy one. If we were to reign in on the Churcha nd make more a part of the state, we would also bring in more income for taxation.

King Vakhtang V decides to reign them in. -5.00 Patriarch Authority (0), +24.19 ducats.

March 1516
Event: The Pen is Backed by the Sword
The passports carried by our diplomats have come to represent the credibility and consistency of our national purpose. Secure in the knowledge that our ambassadors speak words backed with the full authority of our government, the emissaries are given smooth travel and fast horses to ensure their duties are performed with haste.

Georgia receives 'Emissary Authority' for 5 years. Envoy travel time -33%

We have lost our claim on Manych.

June 1516
The kingdom of Tirol has split from Austria.

July 1516
Event: The Families Left Behind
The recent war is taking a heavy toll on our people. Many were called, few are returning. The families of nobles and commoners alike toiled as they waited for soldiers to return home, but the war ended and they never did. Now the toiling continues, many being so preoccupied with the work to make up for the lost pair of hands that they barely have time to grieve. Of the ones who have time to think, many are increasingly thinking that we are throwing away lives too carelessly.

King Vakhtang V decides to ease the tax burden on the bereaved.

Georgia gets Post-War Tax Relief for five years. -15% National Tax Modifier.

August 1516
Mission Complete: Improve defenses in Kartli

+5.0 army tradition.

Current Mission: Claim Manych

Event: Good Harvest
1516 was considered a particularly good year for Georgia due to good harvest generating higher incomes than ever before.

King Vakhtang V decides to invest the money. +50 administrative power.

May 1517
Our diplomat finally heads to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Manych.

July 1517
Diplomatic Technology Advance: Embassies (6)
We can develop better relations with neighboring countries by establishing embassies in their capitals, allowing our ambassadors to maintain permanent presence in their courts.

Bonus Effect: Can now build Embassy.

September 1517
We have lost our claim on Golden Horde's Kuma province.

December 1517
Azov has become part of Georgian patrimony.

February 1518
Mission Complete: Claim Manych. +5 prestige (61), +25 military power.

We have maxed relations with Castile. A diplomat will head to Poland.

Current Mission: Insult Golden Horde

A diplomat hast old them that their father smelt of elderberries.

Mission Complete: Insult Golden Horde +5 prestige (66), +25 military power

March 1518
Current Mission: Claim Kuma

A diplomat heads to Golden Horde to claim Kuma.

September 1518
Event: Sickness of King
Vakhtang V has fallen ill and can not handle all aspects of ruling Georgia for the time being.

Georgia gets 'Powerful Nobles' for 10 years (unless the king passes). +5% Production Efficiency

Religious Ideas Advance: Divine Supremacy
It is of the utmost importance that we rid our nation and its surrounding borders from the infidels pestering our lands.

Bonus Effect: Missionary Strength +3%

That's the key to the Religious Ideas group. Bingo.

October 1518
Muscovy has found an end to the Peasant's War.

November 1518
Mission Complete: Claim Kuma +5 prestige (69), +25 military power

December 1518
Current Mission: Insult Mamluks

Mission Complete: Insult Mamluks +5 prestige (74), +25 military power.

We are sending a diplomat to Ottomans to improve relations.

February 1519
We quickly maxed relations with them. A diplomat will head to Hungary to improve relations.

Conversion Successful!
The heretics of Samtskhe has been converted to the one and only true faith.

A missionary has been sent to Khundzia.

April 1519
We have maxed relations with Poland. A diplomat will now head to Muscovy. One will also head to Denmark.

June 1519
Conversion Successful!
The heretics of Tarki have been converted to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Azaraba.

July 1519
A Call to Arms!
The nation of Muscovy, our faithful ally is requesting that we come to their aide in the 4th Golden Horde Conquest of Muscovy against Golden Horde and Ryazan.

We see that Ottomans and Qara Qoyunlu are involved and take the -25 prestige (47) to avoid this war. Our alliance with Muscovy is also broken.

Event: The Families Left Behind
The recent war is taking a heavy toll on our people. Many were called, few are returning. The families of nobles and commoners alike toiled as they waited for soldiers to return home, but the war ended and they never did. Now the toiling continues, many being so preoccupied with the work to make up for the lost pair of hands that they barely have time to grieve. Of the ones who have time to think, many are increasingly thinking that we are throwing away lives too carelessly.

King Vakhtang V decides to be more lenient drafting for the army in the future.

Georgia receives 'Decreased Drafting' for five years. -20% National Manpower Modifier

Grover

02-07-2015, 05:41 PM

August 1519
Muscovy has asked for an alliance, no doubt so they can get us to decline to get into another war. We decline their offer.

October 1519
Our ally Denmark has been beset by Protestant and Kurland Rebels in recent years. Their provinces along the Baltic coast south of Sweden have been under siege for quite some tme.

November 1519
Death of King Vakhtang V (11 October 1490 – 27 November 1519)
On this day, November 27, 1519 King Vakhtang V has passed into the next life. May God be with him. His reign is known for helping Castile take Cueta, helping Muscovy defend in the 3rd Golden Horde Conquest of Muscovy and taking Azov from Genoa. He also integrated Theodoro and began converting the heretics to the Orthodox face.

A New King!
Archil I Bagrationi (4/3/6) ascends to the throne of our glorious nation!

New Royal Marriages with Castile, Denmark, Poland and Hungary have been struck.

We are no longer tied to Muscovy. It may be wise to find a new ally.

January 1520
A diplomat heads to England to improve relations.

We spend 83 administrative power to bring our stability back to +1.

June 1520
We have maxed relations with Denmark. Our diplomat holds to Lithuania to improve relations.

September 1520
Event: Agricultural Revolution
We have managed to increase our agricultural production by implementing new farming techniques for plantations, irrigation and land properties organizations and thereby bring higher income tax to our state.

King Archil decides to raise taxes higher. Azaraba gains 1 base tax.

February 1521
Relations with England have been maxed.

Event: Religious Zeal
Inspired by our belief in Divine Supremacy, our missionaries are proving to be more convincing in their quiet chats with the unbelievers.

Georgia receives 'Missionary Zeal' for 5 years. +1% Missionary Strength.

Conversion Successful!
The heretics of Khundzia have been converted to the one and only true faith.

A missionary has been sent to Azov.

A diplomat has been sent to The Palatinate to improve relations.

July 1521
Denmark has broken out in Civil War!

August 1521
A Call to Arms!
The nation of Poland, our faithful ally is requesting that we come to their aid in the Polish Conquest of Danzig against Pomerania, Mecklenburg, The Palatinate, England, Connacht, East Frisia and Hungary.

We accept.

September 1521
We have maxed relations with Lithuania and have had to leave The Palatinate because of war.

November 1521
A Revolt!
Crimean Patriots have risen up in revolt in Azaraba and Azov!

December 1521
The 15,000 Patriots in Azaraba have been destroyed.

April 1522
The 14,000 Patriots in Azov have been dismantled.

June 1522
1,000 troops from Connacht just arrived in Mantrega. A hearty laugh all around that they made that journey.

July 1522
Military Technology Advance: Reiter (10)
Pike and shot formations proved a major threat to medieval knights. The initial response was heavier armor to counter the power of gunpowder weapons, but this slowed down cavalry, reducing their shock power. Reiters were usually armed with two pistols and a sword, allowing them to either shoot or charge depending on the opposition they faced.

Bonus Effect: Maneuver Value on units is increased by 25%. Enables Eastern Hussar, Culverin and Pedrero.

Cavalry has been upgraded to Eastern Hussars, artillery has been upgraded to Pedrero.

September 1522
Event: New Trade Research is Heretical
We have had complaints from several dignitaries in our country that the new practices of our merchants are clearly heretical and that we should put a stop to them.

King Archil ignores these complaints. -10 Prestige (35)

October 1522
The Georgian Army eliminates Augsburg's three star general in the Lithuanian province of Ingil.

December 1522
We have renewed our royal marriage with Denmark

January 1523
We have sent an army of 10,000 Englishmen on the retreat from Lithuania's Bratslav province.

February 1523
Religious Ideas Advance: Devoutness
Religion is one of the most important bulwarks of our rulership. By public displays of piety by the rulers, the ruled will follow suit. The growing of piety among our people will strengthen our rule.

Bonus Effect: +1.00 Tolerance of the True Faith.

Georgian Ideas Advance: Georgian Protectorates
Before the Mongol arrival, in its golden era Georgia exerted its power over a number of client states. Surrounded by people of different cultures and religions, we might find it easier to expand if e seek to create dependent states, rather than incorporating new lands into our realm directly.

Bonus Effect: +20% income from vassals.

April 1523
10,000 Palatinate troops have been sent in defeat from the Lithuanian province of Yedisan.

May 1523
Another group of English and Connacht soldiers have been beaten back from Ingil.

June 1523
2,000 English troops have been beaten back out of Crimea's Yediskhul.

July 1523
Georgia's army has begun to siege the Hungarian province of Maros.

August 1523
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Azaraba to the one and only true faith!

October 1523
Crimea has won a siege in the Hungarian province of Maramaros.

February 1524
A Herald from Pomerania!
Pomerania has accepted peace with their former enemies Poland.

Pomerania will cede Danzig to Poland, which was the war goal.

We have renewed our military alliance with Hungary.

We have sent a diplomat to improve relations with Wallachia, which has somehow avoided being demolished by Ottomans.

April 1524
We have lost our claim on Terek.

Current Mission: Claim Terek

Let's be honest, I'm hoping that Golden Horde breaks alliances with Qara Qoyunlu and Ottomans at some point so I can make a move. Also, if I could somehow finagle an alliance with Ottomans, we could probably crush Qara Qoyunlu, but dreams are dust.

http://i.imgur.com/A3daqAv.jpg

As you can see, France is a massive beast, still holding territory in England. Castile has extended their influence by integrating Naples in the lower boot of modern day Italy. Muscovy is attempting to fight two wars, one with Novgorod and The Hansa, the other against Golden Horde, Ottomans and Uzbek. As you can see, Golden Horde is crushing Muscovy. We may never see Russia form.

Grover

02-07-2015, 07:46 PM

June 1524
We have lost our claim on Qara Qoyunlu's Erzurum province.

July 1524
Qara Qoyunlu has once again declared war on Persia.

September 1524
Event: We have merchants dealing in trade all over the world. It seems as if we struggled to support them properly, so a few rich exploiting capitalists just have to be downsized.

King Archil decides to support them anyway. -20 Diplomatic Power

December 1524
Sad news out of Castile as Carlos I de Trastamara has died. However, Castile has come right back to us asking for a new royal marriage.

Mission Complete: Claim Terek +5 prestige (59), +25 military power

January 1525
A diplomat heads to Hungary to improve relations.

June 1525
We have lost our claim on Golden Horde's Majar province.

February 1526
Event: Spy Ring Busted
Some of our diplomats have been implicated in a major espionage operation. Now every ambassador or emissary we send is suspected of being a spy and is subject to the harshest examinations when they end their appointed missions. It will take time to restore our reputation.

Georgia gets 'Suspected Diplomats' for five years, giving +25% envoy travel time.

April 1526
We have maxed relations with Wallachia.

July 1526
Our diplomat will head to Poland to improve relations. Essentially we're in a revolving door of heading around to our allies.

August 1526
We've maxed relations with Hungary, our diplomat will head to Denmark.

September 1526
Event: Production Research Flawed
The new techniques in our production are rumored to be flawed, and several leading nobles argue that we should discard them and go back to the old and tried methods instead.

King Archil ignores the claims. -10 prestige (44)

Diplomatic Technology Advance: Naval Ambition (7)
With an extra boost to naval morale, our sailors will conquer the waves and rule the seas. While our colonists will be able to brave the dark corners of the world, founding new settlements farther from home than ever before.

Bonus Effect: Max. Colonial Range 115, +0.30 Naval Morale

October 1526
Religious Ideas Advance: Religious Tradition
The strength of our faith and public displays of piety and worship are admired by other lands both near and far. This is reflected in the prestige and glory to our realm.

Bonus Effect: +1.00 Yearly Prestige

April 1527
We have repaid all of our loans and can now raise the maintenance of our army to replenish them to full strength.

Our relations with Denmark have been maxed.

May 1527
As have our relations with Poland.

Current Mission: The Rival of Our Rival – Improve relations with Nogai.

Diplomats have been sent to Ottomans and Nogai.

Grover

02-08-2015, 09:13 AM

July 1527
We have maxed relations with Ottomans.

A diplomat has been sent to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Majar province.

Decmeber 1527
Event: The Non-Possessor Movement
The Church is a large landowner and this has brought a great deal of wealth to the Church. The non-possessors claim that the Church is being corrupted by this great wealth. Their opponents argue that the Church needs this wealth to carry out its holy mission. The key thing is the Church isn't really a big taxpayer, if it was forced to give its land away it would move into the hands of people we can tax. The downside would be the Church would have less wealth to perform its mission.

King Archil supports the movement. -5 Patriarchal Authority (0), -1 inflation (4.00%)

March 1528
Our claim on Majar has been finished.

April 1528
We will send our diplomat to improve relations with Crimea. It's time to integrate.

September 1528
We have lost our claim on Qara Qoyunlu's Yerevan province.

Event: Nobles Demand Privileges
The privileges of the nobility have been under continuous assault as Archil has attempted to centralize more and more control. The nobles have finally lost their patience and are demanding that they are given back what they believe is rightfully theirs.

King Archil ignores their demands. Georgia gets 'Disorder' for one year, giving +2.00 national unrest.

August 1529
We have lost our claim on the province of Van and our Casus Belli with Qara Qoyunlu.

September 1529
We have begun the annexation of Crimea.

We have maxed our relations with Nogai.

We have entered a military alliance with Nogai.

Mission Complete: The Rival of Our Rival +5 prestige (45), +25 diplomatic power.

November 1529
We have sent a diplomat to Muscovy to improve relations.

June 1530
Religious Ideas Advance: Inquisition
Establish a non-sanctioned Inquisition to maintain the religious purity of our populace by rooting our heretics and blasphemers.

Bonus Effect: +2.00% Missionary Strength vs Heretics

We have finished the Religious Ideas group.

Nobody ever expects the Georgian Inquisition.

Current Mission: Insult Mamluks

Mission Complete: Insult Mamluks +5 prestige (49), +25 military power

September 1530
Event: Gift to the State
Good governance would sometimes prompt the nobility and the businessmen of the realm to donate cash to the treasury, out of pure patriotism or in exchange for the sales or transfer of honorary titles and positions

Georgia gains 10 prestige (59)

November 1530
Qara Qoyunlu has announced us as their new rival.

December 1530
Event: Liturgical Reform
The Eastern Orthodox Church is the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church established by Jesus Christ our lord and his apostles. However, our family is large and diverse. Our patriarch is proposing some reforms to our liturgy that will bring our form closer to the other churches. The idea is bold and will strengthen the Church but we know that the superstitious and backward will reject this change.

King Archil supports the reform. +5 Patriarch Authority (5)

January 1531
A diplomat has been sent to Castile to improve relations.

Military Technology Advance: Matchlock Musket (11)
The Arquebus proved to be a very effective weapon for armor penetration, the result was that armor began to get heavier to resist its fire. A larger musket could deliver a heavier round offering better armor penetration.

Bonus Effect: Combat Width +2, Cavalry Fire +0.50, Infantry Shock +0.20, can now build Barracks and Weapons Manufactory

Genoa no longer considers us a rival and we no longer consider them.

We have named Qara Qoyunlu our rival.

February 1531
Current Mission: Claim Van.

A diplomat has been sent to Qara Qoyunlu to fabricate a claim on Van.

March 1531
Event: The Clergy Mobilizes Population
For many years our policies have motivated a large majority of our population to dutifully attend the expected religious ceremonies. The clergy has shown its thanks for our supportive policy by making supportive comments.

The people feel good. +1 stability (+2)

July 1531
Event: Integrating Crimea
When a smaller country gives up its independence to join a greater realm, there is a lot of adapting, and while some parts are easy, the administration of the realm will still need to expand to accommodate all possibilities. +5 prestige (62)

A Culture Accepted!
My King, our subjects who embrace Crimean have finally been able to prove their loyalty. We are now accepting Crimean as an integral part of our nation. Their language and culture are part of our national heritage.

http://i.imgur.com/6JMh7dd.jpg

You can see the provinces of Crimea, Yediskhul, Kyzyl-Yar, Mansur and Tyn which are now under the Georgian flag.

Grover

02-08-2015, 09:51 AM

Post Integration Information
Our military force limit is still 24.

Our naval force limit is now 21. We have no navy to speak of.

Province Information
Crimea
Base Tax: 7.00
Production: Salt

Yediskhul
Base Tax: 3.00
Production: Salt

Kyzyl-Yar
Base Tax: 2.00
Production: Salt

Mansur
Base Tax: 3.00
Production: Grain

Tyn
Base Tax: 2.00
Production: Grain

July 1531
We have entered a royal marriage and an alliance with Muscovy

A diplomat has been sent to Poland to improve relations.

October 1531
Mission Complete: Claim Van +5 prestige (67), +25 military power

Current Mission: Insult Golden Horde

Mission Complete: Insult Golden Horde +5 prestige (72), +25 military power

We have sent a missionary to Tyn.

November 1531
Greece has been formed from the province of Cafa!

December 1531
We have maxed relations with Poland.

Greece is new, has one province and no army. The province formerly known as Cafa is now known as Theodosia. We still have a valid claim here.

King Archil wants this province.

The Georgian Conquest of Theodosia

King Archil declares war and 23,000 troops move into Theodosia.

Conversion Successful!
The heretics of Azov have finally been converted to the one and only true faith!

A missionary has been sent to Kyzyl-Yar.

February 1532
An Heir to the Throne!
Giorgi (4/2/3) is the new Heir to the Throne! The succession is safe.

April 1532
Current Mission: Claim Bahmut

A diplomat has been sent to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Bahmut province.

September 1532
Event: Poor Government Policies
Changes of policies, when poorly timed and made, were often wrongly perceived by the people of the time beyond their actual efficiency, as proof as a government's ill will and lack of interest in the welfare of the realm.

King Archil believes he has chosen the right path. -1 Stability (+1)

After 262 days, we have won the siege of Theodosia!

End of the Georgian Conquest of Theodosia (December 1531 – September 1532)

Greece has accepted our generous peace offer.

We demand their full annexation, taking Theodosia.
Georgia gains 2.5 prestige (72)

http://i.imgur.com/1uNsH6q.jpg

No need for a closeup, we all know where Caffa was, as it has now been renamed.

*Perm has once again split from Muscovy. I can see this being more permanent, unless something happens for Muscovy to get some land back from Golden Horde.
*Scotland is back in a big way. With the help of France they have claimed all of their land back, plus some of England's provinces.
*This is the longest I have ever seen Novgorod survive. This game has featured a weak Muscovy.
*We are getting missions to take land in Lithuania, but I am hesitant to ruin my relationship with Poland. There's a lot to like there though...

Grover

02-08-2015, 12:48 PM

Post War Information
Military Force Limit is now 25

Naval Force Limit is now 25

Province Information
Caffa
Base Tax: 5.00
Production: Wine

September 1532
Work is being done to make Caffa an immediate core. It will take two years.

We have sent a diplomat to Hungary to improve relations.

December 1532
Mission Complete: Claim Bahmut +5 prestige (76), +25 military power

We have begun to build Galleys. We must restore our navy.

May 1533
Current Mission: Create a Proper Fleet

Our relations with Hungary have been maxed out.

We have sent our diplomats to the Papal State and Austria to improve relations.

December 1533
Event: State Appointed Lay Members?
If we were to promote and stengthen the powers of lay members of the Church administration and bring in more state appointments, we would bring the Church under central control. The other side of the coin is that we will damage the Church's moral standing with the people.

King Archil decides to appoint the lay members. -5 Patriarchal Authority (0), +50 administrative power.

February 1534
A Call to Arms!
The nation of Denmark, our faithful ally, is requesting that we come to their aid in the Hanseatic Conquest of Nordjylland against The Hansa. This is a defensive war, where we need to help our ally. The Hansa is allied with Magdeburg and Novgorod.

King Archil agrees to join the war.

May 1534
A Call to Arms!
The nation of Denmark, our faithful ally, is requesting that we come to their aid in the Pomeranian Conquest of Bornholm against Pomerania. This is a defensive war where we need to help our ally. Pomerania is allied with Sweden, Magdeburg and Mecklenburg.

King Archil agrees to join the war.

September 1534
Event: Merchants Suffering
Our focus on mercantilism is making life hard for our merchants who trade in foreign places.

King Archil gives them support. -10 diplomatic power

Caffa is now considered part of our patrimony.

October 1534
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Tyn to the one and only true faith!

A missionary has been sent to Caffa.

December 1534
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Kyzyl-Yar to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Mansur.

March 1535
A Call to Arms!
The nation of Muscovy, our faithful ally is requesting that we come to their aid in the 5th Golden Hordr Conquest of Muscovy against Golden Horde and Ryazan.

We decline, breaking our alliance with Muscovy and -25 Prestige (70)

June 1535
We have maxed relations with The Papal State and Austria.

Our diplomats head to Poland and Castile.

November 1535
Relations with Poland are maxed. We send a diplomat to Sweden to improve relations.

Pomerania has accepted peace with Denmark. That's the end of one war.

Administrative Technology Advance: Workshop & Courthouse (8)
The problem with a hereditary local nobility is that they tend to value their local interests over those of the rest of the nation. We need to steadily expand the reach of the government, which begins with two of the most important areas of administration, justice and taxation.

Bonus Effect: Can now build Workshop and Courthouse.

February 1536
National Decision
Georgia has passed the Act of Uniformity, granting +1.0% missionary strength.

March 1536
Event: The Love of the Devoted
Our love of the true faith knows no bounds, and our people feel secure and safe knowing this. Their fate after death is our number one concern.

Georgia gets 'Love of te Devoted' for five years. +3.00 Tolerance of the True Faith.

September 1536
Event: Merchant Defects
Our use of mercantilist policies is proving frustrating for some of our merchants, causing some to defect to other countries.

King Archil decides that Mercantilism is right. Georgia gets 'Absent Merchant' (Power -10.0) in Astrakhan for 10 years. +1.00 Mercantilism.

Denmark accepts peace with Novgorod, however, Magdeburg and The Hansa are still at war.

October 1536
We have lost our claim on Lower Don.

January 1537
Mission Complete: Create a Proper Fleet +5 navy tradition, +5 prestige (71)

Current Mission: Claim Lower Don

February 1537
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Caffa to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Yediskhul.

July 1537
We have maxed our relations with Spain. (Formerly Castile)

August 1537
A diplomat heads to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Lower Don.

November 1537
We have maxed relations with Sweden.

Denmark has accepted peace with The Hansa.

Grover

02-08-2015, 04:02 PM

December 1537
Poland has fully integrated Lithuania and they are now known as The Commonwealth

Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Mansur to the one and only true faith.

Our missionary heads to Crimea, the final province to turn.

April 1538
Mission Complete: Claim Lower Don +5 prestige (48), +25 military power

May 1538
We have sent diplomats to Mamluks and Nogai.

June 1538
A Temple is under construction in Kuban.

Current Mission: Insult Mamluks

Mission Complete: Insult Mamluks +5 prestige (53), +25 military power

July 1538
Current Mission: Claim Yerevan

We send a diplomat to Qara Qoyunlu to fabricate a claim on Yerevan.

A Call to Arms!
The nation of Spain, our faithful ally is requesting that we come to their aid in the Spanish Conquest of Corsica against Genoa, Avignon, The Palatinate, Ferrara, Venice, Naxos and Hungary. This is a war that Spain has started.

King Archil does not hesitate and joins the war.

September 1538
Event: Poor Government Policies
Changes of policies, when poorly timed and made, were often wrongly perceived by the people of the time beyond their actual efficiency, as proof as a government's ill will and lack of interest in the welfare of the realm.

King Archil believes he has chosen the right path. -1 Stability (0)

March 1539
Mission Complete: Claim Yerevan +5 prestige (57), +25 military power

May 1539
Current Mission: Achieve Religious Unity

July 1539
We have maxed relations with Nogai.

We have sent a diplomat to Bohemia to improve relations.

We have sent a diplomat to Qara Qoyunlu to fabricate a claim on Erzurum.

January 1540
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Yedishkul to the one and only true faith!

February 1540
Diplomatic Technology Advance: Trade Depot & Drydock (8)
Trade depots will offer central locations for trade goods to be accumulated and distributed from for higher trade efficiency. Dry docks will allow us to maintain a fleet able to protect our trade.

Bonus Effect: Trade Range 10, Can now build Drydock and Trade Depot.

September 1540
Event: Printing Press Gives Benefits
Since the invention of the printing press, more and more books, about an ever wider range of subjects, have been published. We can now see the benefit of this, since knowledge spreads faster and more ideas are appearing amongst our philosophers and natural scientists.

+20 Military, Diplomatic and Administrative Power.

December 1540
Administrative Technology Advance: The Scythe (9)
Although it has been in existence for a long time, the scythe somehow still isn't the most popular tool for harvesting crops. By encouraging peasants to use a scythe instead of a sickle we will improve the efficiency of our harvests.

Bonus Effect: +10% Production Efficiency

March 1541
Event: Religious Leaders Show the Way
The current period of uncertainty has been gnawing at the minds of the common people. However our religious leaders have stepped up and told the people it is simply a test of their faith. With that news people felt a lot better.

+1 Stability (+1)

Event: Preparing Our Defenses
Georgia is under attack, but the enemy has so far not succeeded in occupying any of our land. The forward-thinking among the military suggest we fortify our defenses where they are most needed, but are turning to Archil I Bagrationi for an opinion on exactly where that would be. The area around our capital may be one we cannot afford to let them take, but perhaps our borders should be secured first.

King Archil decides that fortifications must start at points on our borders. Kabardia, Samtskhe and Mansur get 'Improved Fortifications' for 10 years, giving these cities +10% Local Defensiveness.

We have sent a diplomat to the Commonwealth to support our heir.

April 1514
A Temple is under construction in Azaraba.

August 1541
Muscovy asks us for an alliance. We decline. They have been decimated by the Golden Horde.

October 1541
We have maxed relations with Bohemia.

December 1541
Qara Qoyunlu has declared war on Ottomans.

Spain has accepted peace with The Palatinate.

January 1542
We have sent a diplomat to fabricate a claim on Ganja, man.

June 1542
We have sent a diplomat to fabricate a claim on the Shirvan province of Dagestan.

September 1542
Event: Excellent Supplies
Our naval supply production has been unusually good. Giving us a boost in ship production.

Georgia gets 'Good Supplies' for two years. -10% Heavy and Light Ship cost.

Grover

02-08-2015, 05:04 PM

December 1542
A Temple is under construction in Mantrega.

February 1543
We have lost our claim on Golden Horde's Manych.

December 1543
We have lost our claim on Golden Horde's Kuma.

January 1544
Military Technology Advance: Spanish Square (12)
Spanish Square developed naturally from the Pike and shot formations. At its core was a traditional Pike Square. At each of the corners it had a group of Arquebusiers. It kept the staying power of the traditional pike square and enhanced it with the firepower of the Arquebus.

Bonus Effect: Military Tactcs +0.25, Enables Defensive or Offensive Eastern Musketeers.

All infantry have been trained into Offensive Eastern Musketeers

May 1544
Spain has accepted peace by fully annexing Genoa.

July 1544
With Ottomans embroiled in two wars, including one with Qara Qoyunlu, the time to strike on Golden Horde is now.

http://i.imgur.com/ZKBAvT4.jpg

We are 100 years in, so here is a look at Europe.

*Spain controls the majority of Italy still.
*The Commonwealth is what Poland and Lithuania have become
*Muscovy has been fractured and decimated
*While Novgorod thrives.
*Uzbek is massive. Absolutely massive. We can't even see how massive they are yet.
*The Hansa has expanded into modern day Denmark.
*Scotland and France are still holding more territory than they're used to in England.

Grover

02-08-2015, 06:08 PM

Georgian Conquest of Terek

King Archil has declared war on Golden Horde.

With Ottomans stuck in two wars, now three and the Commonwealth and Nogai at our backs, we feel very comfortable being able to grab a province or two here.

July 1544
We have begun the siege of Majar.

Subsidies
The Commonwealth have requested our help in exchange for subsidies. We will receive 6.61 ducats per month for 20 years.

September 1544
Event: Unhappiness Among the Clergy
Conflict of opinion and interest over religious and secular matters between our government and our nation's religious authorities has upset the clergy.

We ignore their demands. -10 Patriarch Authority (0), +10 prestige (62)

March 1545
After 241 days we have won the siege of Majar.

Regency / Rise of a Pretender
King Archil has decided to die a little too soon and his heir is not quite ready to assume the throne. A Regency Council will rule until our new king is of age to ascend.

Meanwhile, the disputed succession of Giorgi has caused a pretender to raise an army and march for the capital!

9 Pretender regiments rise up in Azaraba under the pretender Iesse Kvinitadze.

We have entered royal marriages with The Commonwealth and Denmark.

May 1545
We have destroyed the Pretender's Army and executed him at the Kartli town square.

July 1545
We have beaten a small army of Ottomans who had Trebizond under siege.

Half our army sieges Kuma, while the other half marches for Terek.

Event: The Plight of Circassia
All of Georgia suffers in war, but those provinces which lie in the path of the enemy suffer worst. What appears to a soldier or commander as a convenient source of supplies is often all the common people have. The outskirts of Adyghe have been plundered in this war to the point of starvation. They are now reaching out for the government to aid them in recovering, lest the suffering of Georgia drag on for years past the eventual peace.

The Regency Council decides to provide whatever necessary. -48.01 ducats.

January 1546
Event: The Non-Possessor Movement
The Church is a large landowner and this has brought a great deal of wealth to the Church. The non-possessors claim that the Church is being corrupted by this great wealth. Their opponents argue that the Church needs this wealth to carry out its holy mission. The key thing is the Church isn't really a big taxpayer, if it was forced to give its land away it would move into the hands of people we can tax. The downside would be the Church would have less wealth to perform its mission.

The Regency Council supports the movement. -5 Patriarchal Authority (0), -1 inflation (2.13%)

After 121 days we have won the siege of Terek.

February 1546
The Georgian Army now puts Kuma under siege.

We send a diplomat to Spain to improve relations.

March 1546
Event: Religious Zeal
Inspired by our belief in Divine Supremacy, our missionaries are proving to be more convincing in their quiet chats with the unbelievers.

Georgia receives 'Missionary Zeal' for 5 years. +1% Missionary Strength.

September 1546
Event: Wave of Obscurantism
As a typical response to different kinds of problems, obscurantism was frequent behavior as most nations at least until the Age of Enlightenment arose in the most advanced western nations of the European continent.

Georgia gets 'Obscurantism' for two years. +2.00 national unrest.

October 1546
After 271 days we have won the siege of Kuma.

The army marches for Lower Don.

Conversion Successful!
We have finally converted the heretics of Crimea to the one and only true faith!

Mission Complete: Achieve Religious Unity!
+10 Prestige (72), +25 Administrative and Diplomatic Power

Administrative Technology Advance: Modern Theocracy (10)
The development of the social structure is not exclusive to the aristocracy. The clergy too have to improve their internal governance. This will assist in the development of modern thought in our country.

Bonus Effect: Another Group of Ideas is unlocked. Allows Theocracy.

We have unlocked the Quanity Ideas group in the military tree.

Quantity Ideas Advance: Levée en Masse
We have, up to now, been very choosy over who should serve as a ranker in our military. We only took the poorest and most desperate, basically the people no one else would miss. Now though, we are going to open up the ranks to everyone who isn't rich.

Bonus Effect: +50% National Manpower Modifier

Georgian Ideas Advance: Samouravo Reform
Thanks to an administrative reform dividing large autonomous saeristavo (duchies) unto smaller and easier to control samouravo (countries), our realm will become easier to govern, more stable and loyal to the crown.

Bonus Effect: -10% Stability Cost Modifier.

National Decisions
Georgia has decided to pass the Conventicle Act, giving +1.00% Missionary Strength and -1.00 Tolerance of Heretics

January 1547
We split the army in two so we may put Bahmut and Lower Don under siege.

February 1547
A New King!
Giorgi VIII Bagrationi (4/2/3) has now come of age and has ascended to the throne! Long live the King!

Vakhtang (1/2/4) is the new heir. The succession is safe.

Current Mission: Take Lower Don

March 1547
We have maxed relations with Spain.

We enter a royal marriage with Muscovy

August 1547
After 271 days we have won the siege of Lower Don.

After 241 days we have won the siege of Bahmut.

September 1547
We are now holding Tsaritsyn under siege.

December 1547
Peace talks are now under way with Golden Horde.

January 1548
End of the Georgian Conquest of Terek (July 1544 – January 1548)

King Giorgi VII of Georgia and Bek Bulat I of Golden Horde have reached a peace accord.

Golden Horde will cede Terek, Majar and Lower Done to Georgia.
Golden Horde will annul all treaties with Ottomans.
Golden Horde will pay 21 ducats.
Georgia gains 6 prestige (75)

Mission Complete: Take Lower Don +10 Prestige (85), +25 administrative power.

http://i.imgur.com/liLGQyU.jpg

Grover

02-09-2015, 08:04 PM

January 1548
Current Mission: Claim our rival's province, Borisoglebsk

We've entered an alliance with Muscovy.

A Temple is under construction in Azov, Trebizond, Circassia and Kabardia.

A Courthouse is under construction in Kartli.

February 1548
An Armory is under construction in Kahketi.

May 1548
We have revoked military access through our nation to Shirvan and Qara Qoyunlu.

We send a diplomat to Hungary to improve relations.

June 1548
A diplomat heads to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Borisoglebsk.

August 1548
A Temple is under construction in Alania.

October 1548
Event: Merchants Spread Thin
We have merchants dealing in trade all over the world. It seems as if we struggled to support them properly, so a few rich exploiting capitalists just have to be downsized.

King Giorgi VIII decides that Asia is not as important as Europe. We gain Absent Merchant (Power -10) in Persia for 10 years.

Herald from Commonwealth
The Commonwealth wishes to inform us that we are no longer relevant to their interest, therefore their subsidies will immediately be canceled.

A Call to Arms!
The nation of Muscovy, our faithful ally is requesting that we come to their aid in the Novgordian Reconquest of Tikhvin against Novgorod. This is a defensive war while we need to help our ally.

King Giorgi VIII decides to help Muscovy.

We receive military access from Commonwealth.

January 1549
Terek is now considered part of our patrimony.

A missionary heads there.

February 1549
Mission Complete: Claim Borisoglebsk! +5 prestige (87), +25 military power

We are now holding the Novgordian province of Kholm under siege.

We have sent a diplomat to fabricate a claim on the Ottoman province of Canik.

A diplomat has also headed to the Commonwealth to improve relations.

Current Mission: Achieve Religious Unity

August 1549
After 197 days we have won the sieve of Kholm.

Our army now marches for the capital province of Novgorod.

October 1549
Internal Conflicts have begun to beset the Commonwealth.

January 1550
Lower Don and Majar are now considered part of our patrimony.

A missionary heads to Lower Don.

A diplomat heads to the Sivas province of Ottomans to fabricate a claim.

April 1550
After 225 days we have won the siege of Novgorod.

Our troops will now head to the Muscovian province of Beloozero to confront the 14,000 Novgorod troops there.

June 1550
The troops are easily sent retreating. Our army heads to Torzhok to fabricate lie siege to the province.

August 1550
Conversion Successful!
We have managed to convert the heretics of Terek to the one and only true faith!

Our missionary heads to Majar.

October 1550
We have maxed relations with Commonwealth.

Our diplomat heads to the Sinop province of Ottomans to fabricate a claim.

Event: Musket or Bow?
An argument has broken out in court over the importance of Musket compared to the traditional archery regiments. With the hopes of convincing King Giorgi VIII that their role in the army is not becoming obsolete a group of veteran archers have put on an impressive demonstration. Their grace, skill and accuracy was admired by many who were present.

King Giorgi VIII decrees that it's time for these old men to retire. -15 army tradition.

Diplomatic Technology Advance: Carracks & Caravel (9)
Development of the lateen sail allowed Carracks to sail much closer to the wind than earlier vessels. Enhanced maneuverability made them superior to other ships.

Bonus Effect: Max. Colonial Range 50, +0.20 Naval Morale, +20% Naval Maintenance. Enables Carrack and Caravel.

After 113 days we have won the siege of Torzhok.

January 1551
Event: Reduce the Independence of the Church
The Church is a powerful institution, but more important a wealthy one. If we were to reign in on the Church and make more a part of the state we would also bring in more income for taxation.

King Giorgi VIII decides to reign them in. -5 Patriarch Authority (0), +34.13 ducats

Novgorod has accepted peace with Sweden.

February 1551
We have begun the siege of Ustyug.

August 1551
After 200 days we have won the siege of Ustyug.

The army moves to the Muscovian province of Viatka to rest it back from Novgordian control.

October 1551
A Call to Arms!
The nation of Spain, our faithful ally has requested our aid in the French Conquest of Pirineos against France and Liege.

We agree to aid Spain.

February 1552
Peace with Novgorod
We have made peace with Novgorod, leaving Muscovy to fight them.

Novgorod will give Georgia 29 ducats
Novgorod will annul their treaties with Hansa.

Our army begins the long march home.

June 1552
We have entered a military alliance with Hungary.

October 1552
Event: Petition for Redress
Peasants typically had no voice, but they could occasionally gain access to the monarch and ask for redress. Sometimes, these requests for redress would be directed at the local lord who was perceived to be violating the peasants' rights. Stepping in to override a noble's authority was a very drastic step.

King Giorgi VIII accepts the petition. -25 Prestige (58)

December 1552
We have sent a diplomat to Hungary and Muscovy to improve relations.

May 1553
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Lower Don to the one and only true faith!

Administrative Technology Advance: Counting House & Spy Agency (11)
The expansion of government, particularly in the area of revenue collection is of vital importance. Gradual improvements in the administration have allowed us to take the next step in government expansion.

Bonus Effect: Can now build Spy Agency and Counting House.

We have begun construction of a Star Fort in Trebizond.

Grover

02-12-2015, 05:27 PM

April 1554
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Majar to the one and only true faith!

As such...

Mission Complete: Achieve Religious Unity
+10 prestige (65), +25 administrative power, +25 diplomatic power

Current Mission: Claim Astrakhan

June 1554
We have maxed relations with Hungary.

A diplomat heads to Golden Horde to claim Astrakhan.

October 1554
Event: Naive Relative
A close member of the family of our ruler has proven utterly naive, and keeps telling foreigners vital information publicly. This is technically treason, but executing a member of the royalty might cause unrest.

King Giorgi VIII reasons that he is a relative after all. Georgia gets 'Compromised Spy Defense' for 10 years, -25% National Spy Defense.

February 1555
Mission Complete: Claim Astrakhan +5 prestige (68), +25 military power

Current Mission: Protect Against Qara Qoyunlu

March 1555
We have sent a diplomat to Nogai to improve relations.

April 1555
Mission Complete: Protect Against Qara Qoyunlu +5 Army Tradition.

Current Mission: Claim Tsaritsyn

May 1555
A diplomat has been sent to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Tsaritsyn.

November 1555
France and Spain Reach a Peace
Spain will cede Pirineos, Rosellon and Navarra to France.
Spain will release Genoa as a sovereign state.
Spain will pay 177 ducats.

Ouch.

January 1556
Mission Complete: Claim Tsaritsyn +5 prestige (71), +25 military power

Current Mission: Improve Defenses in Majar

February 1556
We have entered a new royal marriage with Hungary.

Our diplomat heads to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Manych.

March 1556
Event: Surplus Equipment
Turning a man into a soldier is expensive and time consuming. One of the biggest costs is the necessary equipment that turns a defenseless man into a relentless killing machine. Fortunately we have found that we have a stockpile of such equipment sitting around. It is in poor condition and won't last long, but if we were to use it now we could get men into uniform much cheaper.

Georgia gets 'Surplus Equipment' for five years, granting -10% Infantry Cost.

July 1556
A Call to Arms!
Our faithful ally Hungary is requesting that we come to their aid in the Ottoman Conquest of Torontal against Ottomans. This is a defensive war where we need to help our allies.

King Giorgi VIII declines, ending the alliance with Hungary and losing 25 prestige (45)

We need to protect ourselves at the moment. We still may strike at Ottomans, but not with Hungary's help or lack thereof.

October 1556
Event: Cities Demand Old Rights
Urban dwellers had always existed under a different code of rules than their rural brethren – even in the same state. Just as monarchs looked to curb the privileges of nobles they often tried to bring cities under more uniform rules and regulations. The cities often resisted these efforts.

King Girorgi VIII has accepted their rights. -30 Legitimacy (52)

November 1556
We have lost our claim on Van.

March 1557
We have maxed our relations with Nogai.

Mission Complete: Improve Defenses in Majar! +5 army tradition.

Current Mission: Fabricate a Claim on Van.

July 1557
Quantity Ideas Advance: The Young Can Serve
How old does a boy have to be before he is a man? How old must he be before he can die for his country? Some rulers are squeamish, we on the other hand are an equal opportunity butcher.

Bonus Effect: +20% Manpower Recovery Speed

30,000 Georgian Troops, the first army, led by General Kartlos Guliashvili are in Trebizond preparing for their assault.

King Giorgi VIII is about to take the biggest risk in Georgian history.

Grover

02-12-2015, 07:10 PM

August 1557
We have sent a diplomat to Denmark to improve relations.

November 1557
Mission Complete: Claim Van +5 prestige (48), +25 military power

Current Mission: Take Astrakhan

The Georgian Conquest of Astrakhan
King Giorgi VIII is ready to expand further into Golden Horde territory. Astrakhan, an important trade province is the next likely target and would give Georgia a border with her ally, Nogai.

The Commonwealth will come to our aid in this conflict, while Qara Qoyunlu and Uzbek will aid Golden Horde.

We are outnumbered but undaunted by the challenge posed.

http://i.imgur.com/dhyQiIF.png

November 1557
Our 1st Army moves to Manych to begin a siege.

March 1558
A Herald from Spain
Sad news as King Enrique VII of Spain has died and our royal marriage ends.

Spain quickly acts to secure a new marriage, which we accept.

June 1558
After 197 days we have won the siege of Manych.

Thus far allied forces have won battles in Lower Don, Majar and Ryazan.

July 1558
Event: Hunting Accident
His body has been draped, by whom you do not know, in a white cloth now stained red by his lost vitae. They say he was found by his horse, in a clearing in the woods. You know the place they speak of. His face is calm, almost serene. You reach out to touch him. The terrible reality of the situation dawns on you. The cold you feel is that of death.

Sorrow overtakes King Giorgi VIII as his son, Vakhtang has died.

-1 Stability (-1)

August 1558
The Battle of Kuma
Allied forces win a significant battle in Kuma.

http://i.imgur.com/gSn5w8Q.png

We continue by putting Kuma under siege.

October 1558
Event: A Bountiful Harvest
This year's harvests have been exceptional! Rarely in our nation's history has the earth brought forth so much of its bounty. The populace are already interpreting this as a sign that we are enjoying divine favor.

+31.29 ducats

November 1558
The Battle of Astrakhan
Another big battle is won, this time by Georgian and Moldovan forces.

http://i.imgur.com/y3zIqAf.png

February 1559
Moldava has won the siege of Astrakhan.

Administrative Technology Advance: Fine Arts Academy (12)
As art patronage became more important for the prestige of the ruler, the need for a constant supply of artists has also grown. The first Fine Arts Academy was founded in Florence in 1563.

Bonus Effect: Can now build Fine Arts Academy. Allows Administrative Monarchy and Administrative Republic

March 1559
Commonwealth has won their siege on Kuma.

April 1559
We issue a Call to Arms for Nogai.

Nogai refuses and we gain a Casus Belli on them for this insult!

June 1559
Our 1st Army marches for Bahmut.

We spend 55 administrative power to level out our stability at 0.

September 1559
After 225 days we have lost the siege of Guria to Qara Qoyunlu.

November 1559
We win a big battle in Manych against Golden Horde Forces.

http://i.imgur.com/7WA9suR.png

Despite the war, we have sent a diplomat to Nogai to fabricate a claim on Ryn.

December 1559
Our troops, low on morale, manage to fight back against 10,000 Uzbek troops, sending them to retreat.

We have lost the siege of Samtskhe to Qara Qoyunlu.

January 1560
We have put Sarai under siege.

March 1560
After 187 days we have lost the siege of Imereti to Qara Qoyunlu.

April 1560
Diplomatic Technology Advance: The Flute (10)
A Flute is a specialised cargo vessel capable of carrying a large load with a very small crew. Flutes were designed to be built cheaply and in large numbers. A useful ship if you need to move things across the oceans.

Bonus Effect: Trade Range 20, +10% Trade Efficiency, +10 Settler Growth, Enables Flute and War Galley

August 1560
The Battle of Sarai
We lose our first battle and to Qara Qoyunlu. Those vile dogs!

http://i.imgur.com/rCMfs4L.png

October 1560
Event: Growth of Cities Attracts Serfs
It seems as if serfs are moving out of the provinces and aim to earn a living in the capital. This is creating turmoil in the country, but our capital may benefit in the long run.

-1 Base Tax in Khundzia, +25% Local Autonomy in Khundzia, +1 Base Tax in Kartli

After 423 days we have lost the siege of Trebizond.

November 1560
End of the Georgian Conquest of Astrakhan (November 1557 – November 1560)
King Giorgi VIII of Georgia and Khan Abdul-Rahman of Golden Horde have reached a peace agreement.

Golden Horde will cede Astrakhan to Georgia.
Golden Horde will pay 35 ducats
Georgia gains 2.5 prestige (77)

Mission Complete: Take Astrakhan! +10 Prestige (87), +25 administrative power

http://i.imgur.com/9fbney6.jpg

Mission Accomplished! We take an Asian trade node in the process and bridge our land toward Nogai, our next target.

Grover

02-12-2015, 07:50 PM

Post War Information
Our military force limit is now 31
Our naval force limit is 28

Province Information
Astrakhan
Base Tax: 5.0
Production: Wool
Province is a Trade Node

It will take 28 months to core Astrakhan, work has begun.

February 1561
Current Mission: Claim Sarai

A diplomat heads there.

A diplomat also heads to Nogai to fabricate a claim on Mangyshlak.

A Call to Arms!
Muscovy has requested our aid in their multiple conflicts with Golden Horde, Ryazan and Perm.

King Giorgi VIII laughs and declines. -25 prestige (61)

March 1561
Event: People Feel Safe
Our policy of encouraging narrow-mindedness has left our people feeling secure from the danerous new ideas that are out there.

+1 Stability (+1)

October 1561
Mission Complete: Claim Sarai
+5 prestige (65), +25 military power

A diplomat heads to Nogai to fabricate a claim on Ustyurt. Our other diplomat heads to Commonwealth to improve relations.

November 1561
Muscovy, already broken, battered and embroiled in a pair of wars has descended into Civil War.

June 1562
A diplomat heads to Hungary to improve relations.

July 1562
Quantity Ideas Advance: Enforced Service
The principal of volunteering underpins our whole army structure. Sometimes there aren't enough volunteers. We should force people to volunteer.

Bonus Effect: -10% Regiment Costs

August 1562
Event: Soirée
The chandeliers blaze shadows and light across the grand ball room of your palace, and the music of a hundred dancing violins fills the air. 'Your Majesty!', 'Your Excellency!', 'My King!', the foreign guests and local dignitaries greet you. Everywhere is conversation, laughter, discussion, and the breathing, pulsating rhythm of life. Your eyes gaze across the assembled myriads.

Giorgi VIII meets a fine young woman, greeting her “Good evening, My Lady!”

Leading to....

An Heir to the Throne!
Giorgi (5/5/4) is the new Heir to the Throne! The succession is safe.

-10 Prestige (53), Giorgi IX's claim to the throne is weak.

October 1562
Event: Sale of Titles
My lord, one of your advisors has suggested selling off titles of nobility to anyone who can afford to pay. It would bring in lots of money if we do, but it would devalue the idea of nobility and perhaps upset the existing aristocratic families.

King Giorgi VIII claims that nobility cannot be bought.

+1 Stability (+2)

January 1563
We have maxed relations with Hungary.

Event: Reduce the Independence of the Church
The Church is a powerful institution, but more important a wealthy one. If we were to reign in on the Church and make more a part of the state, we would also bring in more income for taxation.

King Giorgi VIII decides to reign them in. -5.00 Patriarch Authority (0), +39.87 ducats.

Grover

02-12-2015, 08:34 PM

The Georgian Conquest of Ryn
After the grave insult of refusing King Giorgi's Call to Arms during the Georgian Conquest of Astrakhan, revenge has weighed heavy on the king's crown. And now, knowing Nogai has been weakened by a Pretender to the crown, he seeks to exact his revenge on Nogai by declaring war on the Horde nation that has no ally.

http://i.imgur.com/0DgiWGf.png

January 1563
The war begins with 30,000 Georgian troops moving to Ryn, where the Pretender Army has the province under siege.

Current Mission: Achieve Religious Unity

February 1563
We have maxed relations with Commonwealth. A diplomat heads to Spain to improve relations.

The Pretender Army is cut from 12,000 to 4,000 men and retreat deeper into Nogai.

March 1563
Astrakhan is now considered part of our patrimony.

A missionary heads to Astrakhan, it will take roughly five years to convert.

June 1563
After 300 days we have won the siege of Ryn. Though the Pretender Army did most of those 300 days.

July 1563
The Battle of Lower Yik
At the province of Lower Yik, the Goergian Army loses 731 troops in obliterating the 6,000 men of Nogai's standing army.

http://i.imgur.com/blA7Rt3.png

August 1563
The 1st Army has been split in two, allowing us to siege Lower Yik and the capital province of Nogay.

December 1563
After 136 days we have won the siege of Nogay. The 1st Army heads to Mangyshlak.

May 1564
After 298 days we have won the siege of Lower Yik.

An army of 4,000 Nogai troops has been raised and heads to Nogay to try and free the siege.

June 1564
The Battle of Nogay

http://i.imgur.com/e1GOuVt.png

The 2nd Army heads to Bayuly.

September 1564
After 244 days we have won the siege of Mangyshlak.

The 1st Army heads for Ustyurt.

October 1564
Event: No One Wants to Work
With the generous liberties we have granted our merchants, we have ended up with a situation where people simply don't want to do honest work anymore.

-6.66 ducats

November 1564
We have maxed relations with Spain.

May 1565
After 298 days we have won the siege of Bayuly.

The 2nd Army heads for Yaik.

June 1565
After 244 days we have won the siege of Ustyurt.

September 1565
The 1st Army arrives in Alimuly, historically known as Almaty.

December 1565
After 190 days we have won the siege of Yaik. The 2nd Army marches for Buzuluk.

January 1566
Event: Reduce the Independence of the Church
The Church is a powerful institution, but more important a wealthy one. If we were to reign in on the Church and make more a part of the state, we would also bring in more income for taxation.

King Giorgi VIII decides to reign them in. -5.00 Patriarch Authority (0), +39.85 ducats.

April 1566
Event: Surplus Equipment
Turning a man into a soldier is expensive and time consuming. One of the biggest costs is the necessary equipment that turns a defenseless man into a relentless killing machine. Fortunately we have found that we have a stockpile of such equipment sitting around. It is in poor condition and won't last long, but if we were to use it now we could get men into uniform much cheaper.

Georgia gets 'Surplus Equipment' for five years, granting -10% Infantry Cost.

July 1566
After 202 days we have won the siege of Buzuluk. The 2nd Army marches for Orda.

August 1566
After 339 days we have won the siege of Alimuly. The 1st Army marches on Zhetyru.

October 1566
Event: Sale of Titles
My lord, one of your advisors has suggested selling off titles of nobility to anyone who can afford to pay. It would bring in lots of money if we do, but it would devalue the idea of nobility and perhaps upset the existing aristocratic families.

King Giorgi VIII claims that nobility cannot be bought.

+1 Stability (+3)

January 1567
Administrative Technology Advance: Improved Drainage
The more land we can cultivate, the bigger the population we can feed in that area. Gradual improvements in drainage have led to wetlands being brought into use.

Bonus Effect: +10% Production Efficiency, can now build Plantations.

February 1567
After 175 days we have won the siege of Orda.

End of the Georgian Conquest of Ryn (January 1563 – February 1567)
King Giorgi VIII the Conquerer and Khan Qasim II have reached a peace agreement.

Nogai will transfer 50% of their trade power to Georgia in trade nodes where both countries have power.
Nogai will be forced to give Georgia 10% of their income each month as war reparations.
Nogai will cede Ryn, Orda and Lower Yik to Georgia.
Nogai will pay 48 ducats.
Georgia gains 6 Prestige (81)

http://i.imgur.com/R2UarxH.jpg

Grover

02-13-2015, 11:31 AM

Curious to see how people feel about the pace of this. Is there too much information? Should it be streamlined? Are you enjoying it?

02-13-2015, 11:35 AM

Enjoying and I find the level of detail to be engaging. Favorite part is when you discuss strategy and long term goals.

Grover

02-13-2015, 11:48 AM

Enjoying and I find the level of detail to be engaging. Favorite part is when you discuss strategy and long term goals.

Awesome, thanks! I follow a lot of AARs on the Paradox and Reddit forums for the game and I get disappointed because it's more of a screen shot history with little paragraphs attached.

I know that I'm basically giving a pbp of the game as I go along, but I feel it gives it a grander sense of the history and what's happening in the world around Georgia. I try to put in as much of my own thoughts as possible because the reader should have an idea of what's going to happen, or what I'm going to attempt to make happen.

Once I'm through with this game, the next AAR will be done using the new El Dorado release that's coming up and it may be a good time for a larger nation (Portugal, Castile, England) to test out the new Seven Cities of Gold mechanics.

Thanks for following along!

Grover

02-13-2015, 07:27 PM

Post War Information
Our military force limit is 33.
Our naval force limit is 29.

Province Information
Ryn
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Fish

Orda
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Wool

Lower Yik
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Wool

February 1567
Muscovy asks for an alliance while they are pitted at war with Novgorod and Riga. King Giorgi VIII declines.

March 1567
Work has begun to turn Ryn into a core province.

King Giorgi VIII has canceled the trade power being transferred from Nogai.

May 1567
Work has begun to turn Orda into a province.

Ottomans are embroiled in a war with Savoy, Frankfurt, Wurzburg, The Papal State, Portugal, Spain, Commonwealth, Austria and more. This may be our time to make inroads to our west along the southern Black Sea.

A Revolt!
21,000 Astrakhani Nationalists have risen up in Astrakhan!

August 1567
We have lost claims on Yerevan, Erzurum and Bahmut.

We have ordered construction of Star Forts in Guria, Samtskhe, Kahketi, Khundzia and Tarki. This will cover our borders with Qara Qoyunlu.

An Armory is under construction in Azaraba.

September 1567
Work has begun in Lower Yik to create a core.

We have sent a diplomat to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Bahmut.

The Georgian Conquest of Canik!

http://i.imgur.com/EfJyC2s.png

King Giorgi VIII senses weakness in the evil Ottomans as they wage war against the majority of Europe's powers, leaving them vulnerable in the eastern portions of their Sultanate.

The numbers of troops may look daunting, but Giorgi is counting on the majority of Ottoman forces being tied up in Europe. If that is not the case, this could be a massive miscue for Georgia.

The 1st Georgian Army marches for Canik.

October 1567
We have lost our claim on Ganja.

November 1567
It is now a free-for-all as Qara Qoyunlu has joined in against Ottomans! The great Sultanate power of Europe is now facing three separate wars.

Event: Gothic Revolt
The ongoing oppression and exploitation of the Gothic minority has finally reached its boiling point. The citizens of Theodoro have decided to take up arms against the oppressors.

King Giorgi VIII decides to negotiate with the Gothics.

Georgia gets 'Rebel Negotiation' for one year, giving the following effects: -5% National Tax Modifier, +10% Stability Cost Modifier, -30 ducats

February 1568
The Ottoman Army has destroyed our entire naval fleet, leaving them ruined and broken along the Black Sea floor. The anguished cries of our sailors can be heard across the bay in Trebizond, Guria, Mingrelia, Abkhazia and Adyghe.

A nation mourns for those lost.

Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Astrakhan to the one and only true faith!

March 1568
We have lost our claim on Dagestan.

July 1568
After 297 days we have won the siege of Canik!

The army marches for Sinop.

We have sent a diplomat to Wallachia to improve relations.

October 1568
Event: Merchant Defects
Our use of mercantilist policies is proving frustrating for some of our merchants, causing some to defect to other countries.

King Giorgi VIII decides on a slight loosening of the policies. Georgia gets 'Increased Free Trade' for 10 years, giving the following effects:

-10% National Spy Defense, +10% National Trade Income Modifier, -1.00 Mercantilism

December 1568
After 151 days we have won the siege of Sinop!

The army marches for Sivas.

April 1569
The province of Ryn is now considered part of our patrimony.

A missionary heads there.

May 1569
After 117 days we have won the siege of Sivas!

The army marches for Kayseri.

August 1569
The province of Orda has become part of Georgian patrimony!

A missionary heads there.

November 1569
Our army splits and 27,000 Georgian troops easily dispatch an Ottoman army of 17,000 in Bozok. The 27,000 head back to Kayseri to continue their siege.

December 1569
The province of Lower Yik is now considered part of our patrimony!

We have entered a royal marriage with Wallachia.

January 1570
An Accepted Culture Lost!
We no longer care for the people who embrace Circassian and thus it is no longer accepted. Their foreign tongue is not fit for our high halls, send them to work in the fields.

National Decision
King Giorgi VIII has passed the Blasphemy Act.

+1.00% Missionary Strength, -1.00 Tolerance of Heretics

After 151 days we have win the siege of Kayseri!

The army heads for Ankara.

April 1570
We have lost our claim on Kuma, but send a diplomat to Golden Horde to reclaim it.

July 1570
After 151 days we have won the siege of Ankara!

We send the army to Amasya.

September 1570
End of the Georgian Conquest of Canik (September 1567 – September 1570)

King Giorgi VIII and the Ottoman Regency Council have come to a peace accord.

Ottomans will cede Canik and Sinop to Georgia.
Ottomans will pay 212 ducats.
Georgia gains 3.0 prestige (84)

http://i.imgur.com/ZXRBoYR.jpg

Current map of Europe....

*Oh hai, Finland!

http://i.imgur.com/iM5DvI9.jpg

Canik and Sinop are at the lower left of the image, just hanging out as we snake along the Black Sea.

Grover

02-14-2015, 08:25 AM

Post War Information
Our military force limit is now 35
Our naval force limit is 31

Province Information
Canik
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Wine

Sinop
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Naval Supplies

September 1570
Diplomatic Technology Advance: Canal & Shipyard (11)
Land transportation of a lot of cargo is simply too expensive, moving it by ship is more efficient. Building canals will allow ships to assist with our inland trade, while shipyards will provide enough ships to do so.

Bonus Effect: Max. Colonial Range 100, Can now build Canal & Shipyard

Star Forts are now under construction in Tyn, Lower Don, Azaraba, Kabardia, Terek and Astrakhan.

October 1570
We have entered an alliance with Wallachia.

Event: Improvements in Trade Technology
Our merchants have picked up a few new concepts when it comes to handling trade, when they encountered some foreign merchants. They think that with some investment to try it out, it will be very beneficial to Georgia in the long run.

King Giorgi VIII decides to spare no expenses.

+0.50 inflation, +50 diplomatic power

A diplomat has been sent to the Nogai province of Yaik to fabricate a claim.

January 1571
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Ryn to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Lower Yik.

A diplomat heads to Uzbek to improve relations.

April 1571
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Orda to the one and only true faith!

June 1571
A Revolt!
Nogaybak Patriots have risen up in Lower Yik and Ryn!

August 1571
We have dispatched both groups of Patriots.

A Courthouse is under construction in Crimea.

A diplomat heads to Nogai to fabricate a claim on Bayuly.

January 1572
A Temple is under construction in Tarki.

June 1572
We have re-entered a military alliance with Muscovy.

A diplomat heads to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Ukek.

July 1572
An Armory is under construction in Mingrelia.

October 1572
Event: Nobles Demand Old Rights
The nobility during this period still recalled the days when the King was just the first among many nobles. The nobility wanted to return to these days and would frequently pressure the King to regain certain lost rights of privileges.

King Giorgi VIII rejects their demands.

-1 Stability (+2)

November 1572
The provinces of Canik and Sinop are now considered part of Georgian patrimony.

A missionary has been sent to Canik.

January 1573
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Lower Yik to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Sinop.

We have entered a military alliance with Hungary.

March 1573
We have maxed relations with Uzbek.

A diplomat has been sent to Muscovy to improve relations.

A diplomat has been sent to Ottomans to fabricate a claim on Amasya.

December 1573
Quantity Ideas Advance: The Old and Infirm
The veteran sergeants are some of the most despicable and corrupt men imaginable, but these men are still rather useful. Rather than leave them to be beggars on our streets, men like this should be used when their service ends. Let's make them into drill sergeants and quartermasters so their unique skills can be put to use.

Bonus Effect: -10% Land Maintenance Modifier

Georgian Ideas Advance: Sadrosho Districts
Sadrosho (banners) are special military districts used for mobilization purposes. Secular nobles have proven unruly and unreliable in charge of them, so we will instead vest the power over them to ecclesiastic nobles like our local bishops.

Bonus Effect: +20% Manpower Recovery Speed

We've sent a diplomat to Commonwealth to improve relations.

July 1574
A Revolt!
Candari Nationalists have risen up in Canik!

August 1574
Ottomans have announced us as their new rival.

We have done the same.

October 1574
Event: A Golden Era for Culture
With peace in our country, the great musicians, artists and poets are rejoicing in the capabilities of entertaining their betters. This era of cultural enlightenment is definitely improving the mood of Georgia.

+5 prestige (77)

December 1574
A Herald from Spain
Sad news as King Luis I de Trastamara of Spain has died. Our royal marriage has ended.

We work quickly to install a new marriage.

January 1575
A diplomat heads to Ottomans to fabricate a claim on Kastamonu

March 1575
We have maxed relations with Muscovy. A diplomat heads to Denmark.

April 1575
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Canik and Sinop to the one and only true faith!

Mission Complete: Achieve Religious Unity!

+10 prestige (86), +25 Administrative and Diplomatic Power

May 1575
Star Forts are under construction in Orda and Lower Yik.

September 1575
Administrative Technology Advance: Treasury Office & Town Hall
Towns have always been centers of trade and, due to their concentration of population, theoretically also great places to levy taxes. The problem is that people, unlike land, have a tendency not to stay in the same place. Improving our ability to keep track of people will allow us to better our administration of cities.

Bonus Effects: Allows another group of ideas. Can now build Town Hall & Treasury

We have unlocked the Economic Ideas group under administrative ideas.

We have begun construction of a Star Fort in Canik

November 1575
Current Mission: Crush Golden Horde

A diplomat heads to Qara Qoyunlu to fabricate a claim on Yerevan.

March 1576
A Temple is under construction in Terek.

April 1576
Event: Skilled Diplomat
One of our ambassadors has a preternatural ability for understanding the entangling alliances that surround us, and the implications of taking one wrong step or saying just the right words. How shall we use this great statesman?

King Giorgi decides to keep him at court. +50 diplomatic power

October 1576
Event: Complaints about the Bailiff
A Bailiff in one of our provinces has earned a reputation as a greedy and cruel person. The local populace have gathered a petition to have him removed.

King Giorgi VII decides to execute the Bailiff. -33 Prestige (48)

Grover

02-14-2015, 10:46 AM

The Georgian Conquest of Sarai

King Giorgi VIII has become a prolific leader when it comes to adding territory to his kingdom. Successful wars against Ottomans, Golden Horde and Nogai have all resulted in additions to the Georgian lands and he looks to further his interests into Golden Horde territory.

Golden Horde is currently in a war with former Georgian ally Nogai, while Qara Qoyunlu is currently battling Mamluk forces to the south. With support from Denmark and the Commonwealth all but assured, King Giorgi VIII is ready to strike another blow to Golden Horde ambitions in western Asia.

http://i.imgur.com/KfUer5r.png

Mission Complete: Crush Golden Horde! +5 prestige (53)

December 1576
The 2nd Army marches into Kuma for a siege, while the 1st Army heads for Sarai.

May 1577
After 151 days we have won the siege of Sarai!

June 1577
After 187 days we have won the siege of Kuma!

August 1577
We have begun the siege of Tsaritsyn.

November 1577
The Battle of Manych
With 7,000 Moldavian troops laying siege to Manych, first a brigade of 14,000 Uzbek troops entered the fray to break the siege, quickly followed by 29,000 Golden Horde troops. Our armies quickly reacted from Tsaritsyn and picked up a resounding victory.

http://i.imgur.com/nuop7fw.png

December 1577
Current Mission: Claim Ganja

Work on Star Forts has begun in Mansur and Ryn.

The 1st Army has put Borisoglebsk under siege, the 2nd Army marches for Bahmut.

February 1578
We have lost our claim on Sivas, but have quickly sent a diplomat to Ottomans to fabricate the claim again.

May 1578
Event: Warriors of the Orthodox Faith!
The more zealous among the Orthodox of Kahkti have long kept watch at the border, suspicious of the motives of the unbelievers on the other side. Now, they find their suspicions confirmed by an open declaration of war. Prepared and willing to give their lives for the Orthodox cause, their local military has joined our forces in the battle against the invading army.

4 Regiments of Offensive Eastern Musketeers join the cause in Kahketi.

October 1578
We have won the siege of Bahmet after 265 days and the siege of Borisoglebsk after 329!

Event: Unhappiness Among the Clergy
Conflict of opinion and interest over religious and secular matters between our government and our nation's religious authorities has upset the clergy.

King Giorgi VII ignores their demands. -10 Patriarch Authority (0), +10 prestige (100)

December 1578
After 193 days we have lost the siege of Tarki to Shirvan forces acting on behalf of Qara Qoyunlu.

July 1579
After 298 days we have won the siege of Tsaritsyn!

August 1579
After 265 days we have won the siege of Ukek!

End of the Georgian Conquest of Sarai (December 1576 – August 1579)

King Giorgi VIII and Khan Abdul-Rahman have reached a peace accord, bring a bloody conflict to an end.

Golden Horde will cede Kuma, Manych and Sarai to Georgia.
Golden Horde will pay 10 ducats

http://i.imgur.com/IUrhZkJ.jpg

We're starting to fill out very nicely.

tgray649

02-14-2015, 02:07 PM

I love this dynasty, great flow and the information gives a terrific description of what is going on. Keep up the good work!

Grover

02-14-2015, 02:56 PM

I love this dynasty, great flow and the information gives a terrific description of what is going on. Keep up the good work!

Thanks!

Grover

02-14-2015, 03:15 PM

Post War Information
Our military force limit is now 40
Our naval force limit is 32.

Province Information
Kuma
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Iron

Manych
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Wool

Sarai
Base Tax: 6.0
Production: Wool

August 1579
Diplomatic Technology Advance: Wharf (12)
The great wharfs and jetties will act as entrepots for the world's goods. Let us build them and prosperity will follow.

Bonus Effect: Can now build Naval Equipment Manufactory and Trade Company.

Work to turn our three new provinces into cores has begun.

A diplomat heads to Spain to improve relations.

A diplomat heads to Qara Qoyunlu to fabricate a claim on Ganja

December 1579
Construction of a Star Fort has begun in Sinop.

May 1580
Mission Complete: Claim Ganja! +5 prestige (99), +25 military power

November 1580
Event: Nobles Ally With Foreign Power
The nobility was not fully subjugated during this age and the nobles could and did strike independent alliances with foreign princes. The crowns of Europe might not have liked it, but they were normally hard pressed to prevent these kinds of activities.

King Giorgi VIII swears that the nobles will pay for their treachery.

Georgia gains a Diplomatic Insult Casus Belli on Shirvan.
-33 Administrative Power

March 1581
Quantity Ideas Advance: National Arsenal
By establishing a national arsenal where our warships can be built and maintained according to uniform standards, we can field a larger navy.

Bonus Effect: Naval Forcelimits Modifier +25%

Our naval force limit is now 38.

April 1581
Event: Successful Bureaucracy
On an annual basis bureaucracy gives the country a nice little tax boost, but sometimes he right men in the right place can give the country that little bit extra. It is a shame that a few years down the line you will have to promote them beyond their ability.

Georgia gets 'Successful Bureaucracy' for five years, giving the following effects: +2.5% National Tax Modifier

May 1581
We have maxed relations with Spain. A diplomat heads to Wallachia to improve relations.

Grover

02-14-2015, 04:05 PM

The Georgian Conquest of Nogai

The truce has finally come to an end after 15 years and King Giorgi VIII has turned his vengeful gaze back toward the Nogaybak peoples. With the armies in position along the Georgian/Nogai border, the warmongering Georgian monarch has once again entered war, this time with the intention of subjugating Nogai and all of its people.

June 1581
With war declared, the 1st Army marches for Nogay, the capital, while the 2nd Army heads for Yaik.

October 1581
Excellent news as Kuma, Manych and Sarai are all now considered part of Georgian patrimony.

Missionaries head to Kuma and Sarai to begin the process of conversion.

November 1581
After just 109 days we have won the siege of Nogay.

December 1581
The 1st Army marches on Alimuly and wipes out the Nogay army of 7,000.

January 1582
After just 190 days we have won the siege of Yaik! The 2nd Army now marches on Utva.

March 1582
The 2nd Army splits and the other half heads for Bayuly.

April 1582
Economic Ideas Advance: Bureaucracy
Allows us to increase our tax revenues by adopting a more bureaucratic administrative system governed by state officials.

Bonus Effect: +10% National Tax Modifier.

May 1582
After just 163 days we have won the siege of Alimuly. The 1st Army marches on Mangyshlak.

July 1582
The 1st Army splits, with the second half heading for Ustyurt.

We want this to be a quick war.

October 1582
After 244 days we have won the siege of Utva! The remainder of the 2nd Army marches on Bayuly to rejoin their compatriots.

After 82 days we have won the siege of Ustyurt! The remainder of the 1st Army marches on Mangyshlak to rejoin their compatriots.

November 1582
Event: Diplomatic Insult
Conflicts sometimes erupted following diplomatic insults. Nogai has fired an insult our way.

King Giorgi VIII tries to ease the tensions.

Ottoman, Aq Qoyunlu, Qara Qoyunlu, Commonwealth and Shirvan's opinion of Georgia is changed by +60.

After 136 days we have won the siege of Mangyshlak!

December 1582
Revolt!
Astrakhani Nationalists have risen up in Kuma and Sarai! The 1st Army will head to those locations to mop up these vile revolters.

January 1583
After 271 days we have won the siege of Bayuly.

March 1583
The 22,000 Nationalists in Sarai were easily beaten back.

April 1583
Golden Horde has reached a peace accord with Nogai.

May 1583
We have maxed relations with Wallachia. Our diplomat heads to Commonwealth.

July 1583
Event: Religious Uproar
According to the governor of Sarai, the citizens are in an uproar because of our missionaries' complete lack of respect for any religious practices or traditions different from their own. He is asking us to considering canceling all further missionary activities in the area or at least send some troops until things calm down a bit.

King Giorgi VIII doesn't place much importance on the matter.

A Revolt!
11,000 Ahmadi Heretics have risen up in Sarai, hoping to block the progress of our holy missionaries

Our 2nd Army has reached Zhetyru and holds it under siege.

April 1584
After 273 days we have won the siege of Zhetyru!

End of the Georgian Conquest of Nogai (June 1581 – April 1584)

King Giorgi VIII and Khan Qasim II have entered peace talks and have come to an accord.

Nogai will drag Georgia to war with Khiva.
Nogai will become a vassal of Georgia.
Nogai will pay 30 ducats.
Georgia gains 10 prestige (100)

Grover

02-14-2015, 04:31 PM

The Georgian Conquest of Khiva

King Giorgi VIII continues his warmongering as he is dragged into war with the fledgling Khiva after vassalizing Nogai. This looks to be a quick and easy war for Georgia.

May 1584
We have converted the heretics of Kuma to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Manych.

July 1584
Our 2nd Army dispatches 3,000 Khiva troops in the Nogay province of Urgench and splits in two. Half to win back Urgench for Nogai, the other half to siege Gurganj.

November 1584
Event: Gift to the State
Good governance would sometimes prompt the nobility and the businessmen of the realm to donate cash to the treasury, out of pure patriotism or in exchange for the sales or transfer of honorary titles or positions.

King Giorgi VIII wants this gold put into the treasury. +45.83 ducats.

Current Mission: Complete a Proper Fleet

30 War Galleys are now under construction across all coastal provinces in Georgia.

January 1585
The 1st Army has reached Kizil-Su and has put the province under siege.

February 1585
We have won the siege of Urgench!

May 1585
We have maxed relations with Commonwealth. A diplomat heads to Muscovy.

July 1585
Uzbek has announced Georgia as a new rival.

After 216 days we have won the siege of Kizil-Su!

February 1586
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Sarai to the one and only true faith!

After 565 days we have won the siege of Gurganj!

End of the Georgian Conquest of Khiva (April 1584 – February 1586)

King Giorgi VIII and Sultan Subhan Quli of Khiva have reached an accord.

Khiva will cede Kizil-Su and Gurganj to Georgia.
Khiva will pay 25 ducats.

We have in turn gifted Gurganj and Kizil-Su to Nogai.

http://i.imgur.com/3lH9DAG.jpg

A look at the political map mode.

Allies: Spain, Commonwealth, Wallachia, Muscovy, Hungary, Denmark
Vassal: Nogai

Grover

02-14-2015, 05:25 PM

April 1586
A diplomat heads to Ottomans to fabricate a claim on Bolu.

Event: Leaders Harder to Find
We have made the wise decision to favor quantity over quality. However, the new larger army has the unforeseen problem of finding it harder to spot officers of talent among the masses.

-5.0 Army tradition

May 1586
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Manych to the one and only true faith!

Mission Complete: Create a Proper Fleet
+5.0 Navy Tradition, +5 prestige (98)

June 1586
Current Mission: Claim Erzurum

July 1586
Quantity Ideas Advance: Forced Labor
By conscripting our able young men for state building projects, we can make those projects cheaper and easier to complete.

Bonus Effect: Building Power Cost -20%

Georgian Ideas Advance: Georgian Embassies
Surrounded by countries that seek our destruction, we are trying to find allies who would help us unite and preserve our kingdom. Ambassadors were dispatched to the greatest monarchs of Europe asking for their support.

Bonus Effect: Diplomatic Reputation +1.00

Georgian Ideas have been completed, giving us “Georgian Ambitions” -20% Infantry Cost

August 1586
We have maxed relations with Muscovy. We'll send him to Qara Qoyunlu to fabricate that claim.

November 1586
Event: Court Painter Available
Lately we have been looking for painters or artists to try and adequately capture the glory of our King. As it happens a painter offered his services to us just this morning.

King Giorgi VIII hires him. -57.84 ducats, +10 Prestige (100), +1 stability (+3)

A Temple is under construction in Khundzia.

February 1587
A diplomat has been sent to Nogai to improve relations.

March 1587
Economic Ideas Advance: Organized Construction
The need to upgrade the infrastructure of our government is a costly business, if we structure the process correctly we can do this cheaper.

Bonus Effect: Build Cost -20%

April 1587
Mission Complete: Claim Erzurum
+5 prestige (100), +25 military power

Current Mission: Take Sivas!

Grover

02-14-2015, 06:45 PM

The Georgian Conquest of Sivas

As Georgia's influence in Eastern Europe and Western Asia continues to grow, King Giorgi VIII is becoming bolder with each subsequent declaration of war and land grab. His eyes have once again turned to the mighty Ottomans, trying to take provinces from them bit by bit. Now Sivas is the goal as Giorgi's sphere of influences becomes greater.

War has been declared and the sides are set. Can Giorgi continue his conquests, etching his name deeper into the rock of Georgian history?

We have Commonwealth, Spain, Wallachia and all of their vassals along for the ride with us.

http://i.imgur.com/niXMVsJ.png

April 1587
A Temple is under construction in Caffa.

The 1st Army Marches for Amasya, while the 2nd Army heads for Sivas.

July 1587
Tragedy Strikes!
Giorgi IX, Heir to the Throne has died while leading the 2nd Army in the siege of Sivas!

-1 Stability (+2)

September 1587
We have lost our claims on Tsaritsyn and Van.

A diplomat heads to Golden Horde to fabricate a new claim on Tsaritsyn.

December 1587
After 222 days the 1st Army has won the siege of Amasya.

February 1587
After 256 days the 2nd Army has won the siege of Sivas!

September 1588
Nogai has won the siege of Malatya!

November 1588
Event: No One Wants to Work
With generous liberties we have granted our merchants, we have ended up with a situation where people simply don't want to do honest work anymore.

-6.41 ducats

After 253 days we have won the siege of Kastamonu!

December 1588
Event: Soirée
The chandeliers blaze shadows and light across the grand ball room of your palace, and the music of a hundred dancing violins fills the air. 'Your Majesty!', 'Your Excellency!', 'My King!', the foreign guests and local dignitaries greet you. Everywhere is conversation, laughter, discussion, and the breathing, pulsating rhythm of life. Your eyes gaze across the assembled myriads.

Giorgi VIII meets a fine young woman, greeting her “Good evening, My Lady!”

Leading to....

An Heir to the Throne!
Luarsab (4/5/3) is the new Heir to the Throne! The succession is safe.

-10 Prestige (86), Luarsab's claim to the throne is weak.

January 1589
After 283 days we have won the siege of Bolu!

August 1589
After 181 days we have won the siege of Kayseri!

November 1589
After 211 days we have won the siege of Bozok!

February 1590
Event: The Non-Possessor Movement
The Church is a large landowner and this has brought a great deal of wealth to the Church. The non-possessors claim that the Church is being corrupted by this great wealth. Their opponents argue that the Church needs this wealth to carry out its holy mission. The key thing is the Church isn't really a big taxpayer, if it was forced to give its land away it would move into the hands of people we can tax. The downside would be the Church would have less wealth to perform its mission.

King Giorgi VIII supports the movement. -5 Patriarchal Authority (0), -1 inflation (0.60%)

May 1590
After 151 days we have won the siege of Ankara!

July 1590
End of the Georgian Conquest of Sivas (April 1587 – July 1590)

King Giorgi VIII and the Ottoman Regency Council have come to a peace accord.

Ottomans will cede Sivas, Amasya and Kastamonu to Georgia.
Ottomans will cede Vidin to Wallachia
Ottomans will cede Silistre to Commonwealth
Ottomans will pay 38 ducats.
Georgia gains 8.5 prestige (100)

Mission Complete: Take Sivas!
+10 Prestige (100), +25 administrative power

http://i.imgur.com/YWS2UBr.jpg

Grover

02-14-2015, 07:21 PM

Post War Information
Our military force limit is now 47
Our naval force limit is now 40

Province Information
Amasya
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Iron

Kastamonu
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Copper

Sivas
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Wool

July 1590
A Call to Arms!
The nation of Muscovy, our faithful ally, is requesting that we come to their aid in the Uzbek Conquest of Muscovy against Uzbek and Perm! This is a defensive war where we need to help our ally.

We wholeheartedly agree to join Muscovy in the defense of their lands.

Work has begun to make our three new provinces into cores.

Diplomatic Technology Advance: Grand Shipyard & Road (13)
Roads will allow products to better flow to coastal markets, where ships built in our grand shipyards will pick up these goods and deliver them to customers in other countries.

Current Mission: Conquer Van!

November 1590
Event: Wave of Obscurantism
As a typical response to different kinds of problems, obscurantism was frequent behavior as most nations at least until the Age of Enlightenment arose in the most advanced western nations of the European continent.

Georgia gets 'Obscurantism' for two years. +2.00 national unrest.

October 1591
After 204 days we have won the siege of Qaraqalpak!

December 1591
Quantity Ideas Advance: Expanded Supply Trains
Investing resources into our supply trains will allow our army to operate for longer periods of time in hostile territory.

Bonus Effect: -10% Land Attrition

We have completed Quantity Ideas, which gives us a +50% Land Forcelimits Modifier.

Our military force limit is now 63.

February 1592
After 291 days we have won the siege of Agyidel!

July 1592
After 204 days we have won the siege of Kungirot!

August 1592
Kastamonu, Sivas and Amasya have become part and patrimony of Georgia.

Missionaries have been sent to Sivas and Amasya.

November 1592
Event: Plague!
Epidemics in the early-modern era were far deadlier than wars or even famine. Diseases that with modern medicine are relatively harmless, like smallpox or flu, took a heavy toll whenever they struck, especially among infants.

King Giorgi VIII decides something must be done. -23.94 ducats

After 262 days we have won the siege of Bashgird!

January 1593
Economic Ideas Advance: National Bank
By establishing a central authority for financial matters, we will have better control over our nation's economy.

Bonus Effect: Yearly Inflation Reduction +0.10

February 1593
Event: Liturgical Reform
The Eastern Orthodox Church is the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church established by Jesus Christ our lord and his apostles. However, our family is large and diverse. Our patriarch is proposing some reforms to our liturgy that will bring our form closer to the other churches. The idea is bold and will strengthen the Church but we know that the superstitious and backward will reject this change.

King Giorgi VIII supports the reform. +5 Patriarch Authority (5)

June 1593
We have lost our claim on Bahmut.

A Revolt!
Candari Nationalists have risen up in Sivas and Kastamonu!

September 1593
After 204 days we have won the siege of Perm!

October 1593
After 233 days we have won the siege of Chelyaba!

February 1594
Rebels Successful!
Candari Nationalists have taken control of Sivas! Candar gains a core on Sivas, +10 years of nationalism in Sivas!

March 1594
The Nationalists in Sivas have been beaten.

April 1594
The Nationalists in Kastamonu have been beaten back.

A missionary has been sent to Kastamonu.

August 1594
We have agreed to a white peace with Uzbek.

Temples are under construction in Yediskhul, Mansur, Tyn, Lower Don and Majar.

http://i.imgur.com/wRIVlIt.jpg

We're 150 years in, so here's a look at Europe!
*England has most of her land back from France...
*... but France is moving deeper into Spain.
*Sweden has swallowed most of Finland
*Norway is back!

Grover

02-14-2015, 08:21 PM

August 1594
A diplomat has been sent to Hungary to improve relations.

After 117 days we have won the siege of Sivas, wresting it from the Candari Nationalists.

A diplomat heads to Shirvan to fabricate a claim on Dagestan.

November 1594
Event: Nobles Demand Privileges
The privileges of the nobility have been under continuous assault as Archil has attempted to centralize more and more control. The nobles have finally lost their patience and are demanding that they are given back what they believe is rightfully theirs.

King Giorgi VIII ignores their demands. Georgia gets 'Disorder' for one year, giving +2.00 national unrest.

March 1595
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Amasya to the one and only true faith!

A missionary has been sent to Sivas.

May 1595
The annexation of Nogai has begun. It is expected to take just over two years to complete.

January 1596
Temples are under construction in Ryn and Kuma

April 1596
A Temple is under construction in Manych.

May 1596
Event: Successful Bureaucracy
On an annual basis bureaucracy gives the country a nice little tax boost, but sometimes he right men in the right place can give the country that little bit extra. It is a shame that a few years down the line you will have to promote them beyond their ability.

Georgia gets 'Successful Bureaucracy' for five years, giving the following effects: +2.5% National Tax Modifier

July 1596
Conversion Successful!
We have finally converted the heretics of Kastamonu to the one and only true faith!

November 1596
Event: Good Harvest
1596 was considered a particularly good year for Georgia due to good harvests generating higher incomes than ever before.

King Giorgi VIII invests the money. +50 administrative power

June 1597
Event: Integrating Nogai
When a smaller country gives up its independence to join a greater realm, there is a lot of adapting, and while some parts are easy, the administration of the realm will still need to expand to accommodate all possibilities. +5 prestige (92)

http://i.imgur.com/ZBV9O8u.jpg

Grover

02-15-2015, 08:12 AM

Post Integration Information
Our military force limit is now 66
Our naval force limit is now 41

Province Information
Yaik
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Iron

Utva
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Wool

Bayuly
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Grain

Zhetyru
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Naval Supplies

Nogay
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Salt

Alimuly
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Wool

Mangyshlak
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Fish

Ustyurt
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Grain

Kizil-Su
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Fish

Gurganj
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Wool

Urgench
Base Tax: 5.0
Production: Grain

June 1597
A missionary has been sent to Urgench.

July 1597
We are working to change the culture in Alania, Circassia, Kabardia, Khundzia, Orda, Ryn, Tarki and Terek

August 1597
A diplomat heads to Ottomans to fabricate a claim on Ankara.

October 1597
Conversion Successful!
Sivas has been converted to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Nogay.

A diplomat has been sent to Spain to improve relations.

December 1597
Economic Ideas Advance: Debt and Loans
Debt is sometimes simply unavoidable, however an organized debt market will allow us to float loans at a lower interest rate.

Bonus Effect: -1.00 Interest per annum.

March 1598
We have lost our claim on Ukek.

May 1598
A diplomat heads to the Ottoman province of Bozok to fabricate a claim.

July 1598
We have entered a new royal marriage with Denmark.

November 1598
Event: Excellent Supplies
Our naval supply production has been unusually good. Giving us a boost in ship production.

Georgia gets 'Good Supplies' for two years, giving the following effects: Heavy and Light Ship Cost -10%

January 1599
Event: Religious Uproar
According to the governor of Urgench, the citizens are in an uproar because of our missionaries' complete lack of respect for any religious practices or traditions different from their own. He is asking us to considering canceling all further missionary activities in the area or at least send some troops until things calm down a bit.

King Giorgi VIII doesn't place much importance on the matter.

February 1599
A diplomat heads to Malatya to fabricate a claim on the Ottoman province.

April 1599
Event: United in Prayer
Giorgi VIII Bagrationi, being a man of faith, has found an unusually personal way of creating trust and ensuring loyalty. When meeting another Orthodox ruler in person, he will often ask them to pray together for their common goals. While perhaps forsaking some of the distance sometimes needed in diplomacy, it can create stronger bonds than any formal agreement. He has considered employing this method again on an upcoming visit to a foreign capital, although it is not certain if it will be successful.

King Giorgi VIII decides that souls, not only minds, must unite for true trust to be formed.

June 1599
We have maxed relations with Spain.

July 1599
A diplomat has been sent to Uzbek to fabricate a claim on Agyidel.

October 1599
A diplomat has been sent to Ottomans to fabricate a claim on Kayseri.

December 1599
We have lost our claim on Borisoglebsk.

January 1600
Conversion Successful!
We have finally converted the heretics of Nogay to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads for Ustyurt.

March 1600
A diplomat heads to Uzbek to fabricate a claim on Chelyaba.

June 1600
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Urgench to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Bayuly.

July 1600
A diplomat heads to Ottomans to fabricate a claim on Kocaeli.

Temples are under construction in Theodoro and Orda.

October 1600
A Herald from Denmark
The King of Denmark has died, leaving us without a royal marriage with them.

November 1600
Event: Benign Neglect
It seems that the government that governs the least governs the best as far as those outside the capital are concerned. Our non-involvement has proved beneficial and the local economy is booming.

Majar gets 'Benign Neglect' for five years, giving +100% Local Tax Modifier

December 1600
We have entered a new royal marriage with Denmark.

A diplomat has been sent to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Bahmut. We need to claim all of the border provinces once more.

May 1601
Event: More Local Recruiting
Our decision to ensure that local privileges will be honored has meant that peasants are keen to defend their villages. This in turn has the added benefit of people being less resentful about serving in our military.

+80 Manpower in Amasya.

August 1601
We have lost our claim on Yerevan.

Grover

02-15-2015, 09:21 AM

The Georgian Conquest of Ankara
The vile Ottomans are under siege in their western provinces by an ambitious Doge of Venice. Even Constantinople has fallen. The Ottoman navy is a shell of it former self, the army less than that. The glories of a once proud Sultanate are starting to collapse to the powers of Europe.

From his throne, the now 69 year old King Giorgi VIII smiles. He has accomplished much in his 53 years leading Georgia, now he feels the chance to strike another blow against his western neighbors along the Turkic peninsula. Bolu, Kocaeli, Ankara, Bozok, Kayseri and Malatya are all provinces that Giorgi has ordered claims to fabricated against. He knew this moment would come, he had only hoped he would live to see it.

The troops are massed and ready. The 1st Army in Kastamonu, the 2nd Army in Amasya and the 3rd Army marching for Sivas. The Georgian navy sits in the Sea of Marmara ready to blockade the staits connecting Edirne and Constantinople from Biga and Kocael. King Giorgi VIII's golden moment has arrived.

War has been declared, the Casus Belli is the conquest of Ankara.

http://i.imgur.com/FSFIsSC.png

August 1601
Ankara, Bozok and Malatya are under siege.

November 1601
King Giorgi VIII has died!
Sad news has reverberated across the kingdom as the 69 year old King Giorgi VIII has died after 53 years on the throne. From taking pieces of Golden Horde and Ottomans, to annexing Nogai, his was a reign of expansion and glory. His spirit and legend will be remembered for all time.

Regency!
King Giorgi VIII has passed away before Luarsab was able to take the throne. A Regency Council will rule in his place until he comes of age. -1 Stability (+1)

Rise of a Pretender!
The disputed succession of Luarsab has caused a Pretender to raise an army and march for the capital!

9 Pretender regiments rise up in revolt in Imereti, believing that Luarsab's weak claim the throne is highly disputable! Giorgi Tsereteli who styles himself Giorgi IX has laid claim to the throne!

Royal Marriages with Wallachia, Hungary, Muscovy, Spain and Commonwealth have been sealed once more.

Military Technology Advance: Trunnions (13)
The new and more mobile artillery had one problem – it could not be easily elevated up and down to adjust its firing range. Trunnions were cylindrical protrusions that acted as mounts for the gun on its carriage, which allowed it to be tilted and thus aimed better.

Bonus Effect: Artillery Fire +0.40, Artillery Shock +0.10, Enables Small and Large Cast Iron Cannon, can now build Regimental Camp

December 1601
Event: Struggle Without, Struggle Without
Sometimes, we see conflicts on the international stage mirrored within our own borders. Today, we received news that our war with the Sunnis has brought about a religious conflict in Alimuly, where the Sunni and Orthodox faiths exist side by side. People who used to be neighbors and friends are attacking each other over what they perceive as the differences between us and our adversaries.

We lose 4,000 manpower
The religion in Alimuly changes to Orthodox.

January 1602
Conversion Successful!
We have converted the heretics of Ustyurt to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Zhetyru.

February 1602
Event: State Appointed Lay Members?
If we were to promote and stengthen the powers of lay members of the Church administration and bring in more state appointments, we would bring the Church under central control. The other side of the coin is that we will damage the Church's moral standing with the people.

The Regency Council decides to appoint the lay members. -5 Patriarchal Authority (0), +50 administrative power.

Venice's war with Ottomans has ended, Bulgaria and Morea have become free nations in the aftermath.

March 1602
After 218 days we have won the siege of Bozok.

The 2nd Army marches for Kayseri.

April 1602
After 249 days the 1st Army has won the siege of Ankara.

July 1602
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Bayuly to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Yaik!

September 1602
After 373 the 3rd Army has won the siege of Malatya! They will head for Imereti to deal with the Pretender King.

After 187 days the 2nd Army has won the siege of Kayseri! They march for Adana.

November 1602
Economic Ideas Advance: Centralization
If we centralize the state then we will find it easier to advance the ideas and agenda of the center over the regions.

Bonus Effect: +1 Possible Advisor

Event: The Sweating Sickness Spreads Through Kartli
A virulent disease that kills peasants, clergy, merchants and nobles within hours of infection spreads quickly through the capital, creating widespread panic and death.

The Regency Council spends 123.02 ducats to try and limit the effect.

July 1603
After 203 days the 1st Army has won the siege of Konya.

November 1603
After 404 days, the 3rd Army has won t he siege of Adana

December 1603
A New King and Heir!
Luarsab I Bagrationi (4/5/3) has taken the throne! Long live the King!

Erekle (3/3/2) is the new Heir!

After 218 days the 2nd Army has won the siege of Bolu. They march for Kocaeli.

April 1604
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Zhetyru to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Mangyshlak!

July 1604
After 249 days the 1st Army has won the siege of Hudavendigar!

September 1604
A Revolt!
Nogai Nationalists have risen up in Yaik and Mangyshlak! The 1st Army will make the long trek there.

After 249 days the 2nd Army has won the siege of Kocaeli!

End of the Georgian Conquest of Ankara (August 1601 – September 1604)

King Luarsab and Sultan Abdulhamid have reached a peace agreement, ending the conflict between Georgia and Ottomans.

Ottomans will be forced to give 10% of their monthly income for 10 years to pay for war reparations.
Ottomans will cede Malatya, Kayseri, Bozok, Ankara, Bolu and Kocaeli to Georgia.
Ottomans will pay 128 ducats.
Georgia gains 12.5 prestige (100)

http://i.imgur.com/NRGIBQL.jpg

Grover

02-15-2015, 11:00 AM

Post War Information
Our military force limit modifier is now 78
Our naval force limit is now 45

Province Information
From west to east...

Kocaeli
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Cloth

Bolu
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Fish

Ankara
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Copper

Bozok
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Grain

Kayseri
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Iron

Malatya
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Cloth

Work to turn Malatya, Kayseri and Bozok into cores has begun.

September 1604
A diplomat heads to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Borisoglebsk.

November 1604
Event: Merchants Harassed
Disputes over the treatment of local merchants were not uncommon. All governments faced minor reports of unfair treatment and harassment of their merchants. At the higher levels there were complaints about banditry and pirvateering occurring within or at the direction of a certain state. These issues could be resolved, but saber rattling was always an option.

King Luarsab seeks a diplomatic resolution. Dulkadir's opinion of Georgia changed by +50.

January 1605
The 1st Army has defeated the Nationalists in Yaik.

February 1605
Work has begun to turn Bolu into a core.

March 1605
Conversion Successful!
We have finally converted the heretics of Yaik to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Kizil-Su.

April 1605
The Nationalists in Mangyshlak have also been defeated.

A diplomat has been sent to Commonwealth to improve relations.

May 1605
For the first time, Georgia has a trade fleet. Seven Caravels.

July 1605
We have begun work to turn Akara into a core.

A diplomat heads to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Ukek.

October 1605
Event: Tensions Along the Trebizond Border
Borders are organic things, changing and mutating with the seasons, and with the fortunes of the latest conqueror passing by. Historians will, perhaps, say that the events that transpired in Trebizond in that year of our lord 1605, were inevitable. 'As Trebizond continued to flourish under the benevolent rule of Georgia, the yokels on the other side of the border were bound to get jealous.' Perhaps they will be less fair to us. Either way, the tensions in Trebizond have given a rival neighbor a Casus Belli against us.

Qara Qoyunlu gains a claim on Trebizond.

January 1606
Work has begun to turn Kocaeli into a core.

March 1606
A diplomat has been sent to Qara Qoyunlu to fabricate a claim on Yerevan.

May 1606
Event: Missionaries!
The fires of the faith are strong and people are inspired to spread it. Even now people are flocking to join our missionaries as they seek to spread the faith. Those we seek to convert cannot help but be impressed by the zeal our faith has inspired.

+1 Stability (+2)

June 1606
We have maxed relations with the Commonwealth. A diplomat heads to Muscovy.

September 1606
Bozok, Kayseri and Malatya are now considered part of Georgian patrimony.

November 1606
Conversion Successful!
The heretics of Mangyshlak have been converted to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Malatya.

Event: Diplomatic Move
Diplomacy between nations was often affected by random factors from both sides involved. Most of the time, these factors were beyond the control of the foreign ministers involved.

King Luarsab decides to improve relations with neighboring states.

+10 diplomatic power, Commonwealth's opinion of Georgia +30.

A diplomat heads to Uzbek to fabricate a claim on Shekty.

December 1606
Diplomatic Technology Advance: The Galleass (14)
Galleys were light and small, and it was very difficult to mount cannons on them. The Galleass was a larger vessel capable of carrying a broadside of cannons like a man-of-war. To compensate for this extra weight, Galleass would be equipped with an additional sail.

Bonus Effect: Enables Galleass and Brig.

February 1607
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Kizil-Su to the one and only true faith!

A missionary has been sent to Utva.

Bolu is now considered part of Georgian Patrimony.

March 1607
A diplomat heads to Qara Qoyunlu to fabricate a claim on Ganja.

July 1607
Ankara is now considered part of Georgian patrimony.

August 1607
A Culture Accepted!
We are now accepting people of Turkish culture as part of our own. Their language and culture will be intertwined with Georgia's own.

A diplomat heads to Aq Qoyunlu to fabricate a claim on Erzincan.

December 1607
We have entered a military alliance with Mamluks. We share a common enemy in Qara Qoyunlu, as well as Ottomans.

A diplomat has been sent to Qara Qoyunlu to fabricate a claim on Ardabil.

January 1608
The province of Kocaeli is now considered part of Georgian patrimony.

April 1608
A diplomat heads to Aq Qoyunlu to fabricate a claim on Rakka.

The plan is to get all the claims we can on Qara Qoyunlu and her various vassals. Followed by a war that involves at least the Mamluks as an ally, but possibly Commonwealth and Muscovy.

August 1608
A diplomat has been sent to Mamluks to improve relations.

September 1608
A Revolt!
Turkish Patriots have risen up in Malatya and Ankara!

November 1608
The 14,000 Patriots in Malatya have been beaten into surrender.

December 1608
Event: Naive Relative
A close member of the family of our ruler has proven utterly naive, and keeps telling foreigners vital information publicly. This is technically treason, but executing a member of the royalty might cause unrest.

King Luarsab decides that he is family, giving Georgia -25% National Spy Defense for five years.

Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Utva to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads for Gurganj.

We have also managed to convert the heretics of Malatya to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads for Kocaeli.

January 1609
A diplomat has been sent to Adana to fabricate a claim on the newly released Ramazan.

February 1609
King Luarsab Has Died!
Oh how the reign of some kings may be short lived. After ascending to throne after coming of age in December 1603, just over five years later, King Luarsab has died! He will be known for bringing stability through the Turkish region that his father Giorgi VIII had begun to conquer, but for little else.

Regency!
With Luarsab's early death, a Regency Council will be in place for two years until Erekle Bagrationi comes of age.

-1 Stability (+1)

March 1609
The Turkish Nationalists in Ankara have been beaten.

We have entered a new royal marriage with Spain and Commonwealth.

April 1609
A Revolt!
Candari Nationalists have risen up in Kayseri!

May 1609
We have dispersed the Candari Nationalists.

A diplomat heads to Ottomans to fabricate a claim on Karaman,

October 1609
A diplomat heads to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Buzuluk.

December 1609
A New King!
Erekle I Bagrationi (3/3/2) will now rule our glorious nation!

Grover

02-15-2015, 03:08 PM

The Georgian Conquest of Adana
King Erekle is ready to make an impact and what better way than the recently released one province nation of Ramazan?

King Erekle has declared war.

February 1610
The siege of Adana has begun after their army of 3,000 was utterly massacred.

October 1610
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Kocaeli to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Bolu.

Event: Struggle Without, Struggle Within
Sometimes, we see conflicts on the international stage mirrored within our own borders. Today, we received news that our war with the Sunnis has brought about a religious conflict in Kayseri, where the Sunni and Orthodox faiths exist side by side. People who used to be neighbors and friends are attacking each other over what they perceive as the differences between us and our adversaries

-4,000 Manpower, Kayseri is now Orthodox.

November 1610
Event: Salt Crisis
Rumors are sweeping the country that there has been a shortage in salt production. Although we have tried to quash these rumors, people are certain there will be a salt crisis soon.

Georgia gets 'Salt Crisis' for two years, giving a -10% Production Efficiency.

December 1610
After 281 days we won the siege of Adana.

End of the Georgian Conquest of Adana (February 1610 - December 1610)
King Erekle has demanded Ramazan's full annexation and the war has ended.

Work is immediately begun to turn Adana into a core.

A diplomat heads to Ottomans to fabricate a claim on Icel.

Post War Information
Our military force limit is now 84
Our naval force limit is now 55

Province Information
Adana
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Cotton

January 1611
Conversion Successful!
We have finally converted the heretics of Gurganj to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Ankara!

Grover

02-15-2015, 05:26 PM

The Georgian Conquest of Van
If there's anything that King Erekle's predecessors didn't do that he has aspired to, it is to take the fight to Qara Qoyunlu, who have long been a bastion of safety for the Shia sect of Islam directly south of the Georgian border.

Off and on for nearly 170 years Armenian patriots have attempted to rise up to take their provinces back from the Qara Qoyunlu horde, but have failed every time. King Erekle has read the histories and feels the plight of the Armenians, being forced to live among a people that oppress them. However, King Erekle does not wish to free the Armenians as a sovereign nation, he wishes to take their provinces and integrate them into Georgia, making them free citizens and giving them the same liberties as his own Georgian people have.

Qara Qoyunlu has been a powerful entity in the middle east. They have multiple vassals: Haasa, Aq Qoyunlu, Tabarestan, Shammar and Shivran. They have had a strong alliance with Golden Horde, an enemy that King Erekle's forefathers were quite familiar with, for nearly 150 years. It is the appeal of moving south into Qara Qoyunlu's territory that sparked Erekle to form an alliance with the Egyptian Mamluks.

King Erekle has called upon his banners. The 1st Army in Samtskhe, the 2nd Army in Khundzia and the 3rd Army in Sivas. The Commonwealth, Muscovy and his new allies, the Mamluks have agreed to join the war.

http://i.imgur.com/tSb7hHZ.png

February 1611
The 1st Army arrives in Van, while the 3rd Army sieges Erzincan and the 2nd Army battles in Shirvan.

May 1611
After a shocking loss in Shirvan by combined Shirvan and Qara Qoyunlu forces, the 2nd Army has retreated to Crimea. The 1st Army left Van to track down the Shirvan Army in the Georgian province of Khundzia.

Aq Qoyunlu has also been integrated by Qara Qoyunlu.

Event: Successful Bureaucracy
An empire of this size needs a lot of bureaucrats, perhaps offering a sign up bonus will encourage their numbers to grow.

King Erekle decides to do whatever it takes. -163.03 ducats, +50 administrative power

Military Technology Advance: Tenaille (14)
It was difficult to fire around curved walls, thus once attackers got close enough to the fortification, the ability of other parts of the defenses to provide flanking fire was nullified. The development of star-shaped bastions allowed every part of a wall to be supported from other parts.

Bonus Effect: Combat Width +2, Infantry Fire +0.50, Enables Reformed Eastern Hussars, Eastern Caracole and Southern Cossacks, can now build Tenaille.

Economic Ideas Advance: Nationalistic Enthusiasm
The supporting of our troops is vital to national defense. With our excellent administration we are able to secure generous discounts for our supplies.

Bonus Effect: Land Maintenance Modifier -10%

October 1611
We have won the siege of Erzincan after 248 days.

Our armies are struggling to cope with smaller detachments from Qara Qoyunlu.

November 1611
We have entered new royal marriages with Muscovy and Spain.

April 1612
After 187 days we have won the siege of Erzurum.

May 1612
After 156 days we have won the siege of Yerevan.

Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Bolu to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Bozok.

June 1612
Adana is now considered part of Georgian patrimony.

An Heir to the Throne!
Giorgi (5/1/3) has been born! The succession is safe.

September 1612
Golden Horde accepts peace and will pay Georgia 76 ducats.

October 1612
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Ankara to the one and only true faith.

A missionary heads to Adana.

November 1612
After 294 days we have won the siege of Ganja!

December 1612
Event: Growth of Cities attracts Serfs
It seems as if serfs are moving out of the provinces and aim to earn a living in the capital. This is creating turmoil in the country, but our capital may benefit in the long run.

King Erekle accepts this.
-1.0 Base Tax in Tarki, +25% Local Autonomy in Tarki, +1.0 Base Tax in Kartli.

After 156 days we have won the siege of Van!

March 1613
After 94 days we have won the siege of Nakhchivan.

June 1613
We have lost the siege of Ustyurt!

July 1613
After 249 days we have won the siege of Melikates

December 1613
Event: Struggle Without, Struggle Within
Sometimes, we see conflicts on the international stage mirrored within our own borders. Today, we received news that our war with the Sunnis has brought about a religious conflict in Bozok, where the Sunni and Orthodox faiths exist side by side. People ho used to be neighbors and friends are attacking each other over what they perceive as the differences between us and our adversaries

-4,000 Manpower, Bozok is now Orthodox.

August 1614
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Adana to the one and only true faith!

December 1614
Event: War-Weary Population
Our peasants are tired of our war and our soldiers are exhausted. This may have some reprecussions on our ability to finish this way in a positive way.

+2.00 war exhaustion.

February 1615
Event: The Weeping Song
The war has taken a heavy toll upon the mothers and wives of our nation, and as you pass this ragged old widow where she sits, her faced buried deep in her palmed hands, your heir asks: 'Oh Father, why are all the women weeping?'

King Erekle tells young Giorgi that they are all weeping for their men.

-40.00 ducats, -2.00 war exhaustion.

April 1616
We spend 125 administrative power to raise stability to +2.

May 1616
Event: National Bank Pays Dividends
Several shrewd loans have led to very good profits at our National Bank. The bank is hiking its dividend and buying back some of its shares.

+80.68 ducats

September 1616
After 421 days we have won the siege of Shirvan.

It should be noted, that despite the lack of updates month to month, Muscovy and the Commonwealth have been taking Qara Qoyunlu provinces left and right. We are slowly but surely wearing them down.

December 1616
Event: Land Technology Research Useless
Several prominent men in our country are pointing out that the path we are going when it comes to army research is utterly foolish and will amount to nothing. They demand that we stop the current approach and stick with what was good enough for our fathers.

King Erekle ignores them. -10 Prestige (86)

December 1616
Muscovy has accepted peace with Qara Qoyunlu.

February 1617
After 121 days we have won the siege of Ardabil.

End of the Georgian Conquest of Van (January 1611 – February 1617)
After six years of bloody war, King Erekle and Qara Yusuf II have reached a peace agreement.

Qara Qoyunlu will cede Van, Erzincan, Yerevan, Erzurum and Ganja to Georgia.
Georgia gains 7.5 prestige (100)

Mission Complete: Conquer Van!
+10 prestige (100), +15 administrative power.

http://i.imgur.com/fjpMci1.jpg

A look at our new holdings in Qara Qoyunlu territory.

IWWROCKS

02-16-2015, 06:57 AM

Really enjoying this thread. It's actually got me into EU IV. I've had it for a while and tried several times to get into it but just been overwhelemed by it all and not really understanding what/how to do everything. Having read this, gave it another try and am finally getting my head around it. Started a game as Castille with moderate success before finding a mod that stretches from 50ad to 9999ad which I have begun as the Mongols.

So thanks for posting all this, it's got me well and truly addicted :D

Grover

02-16-2015, 08:18 AM

Grover

02-18-2015, 07:55 AM

Updates coming tonight! A shame candlepin bowling takes up my time on Monday and Tuesdays!

Grover

02-18-2015, 06:21 PM

Post War Information
Our military force limit is now 90
Our naval force limit is now 55

Province Information
From west to east...

Erzincan
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Copper

Erzurum
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Grain

Van
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Wool

Yerevan
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Wine

Ganja
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Cotton

February 1617
Current Mission: Reduce Overextension

We will use the next few years to regain our manpower and strengthen the infrastructure of the kingdom.

Diplomats have been sent to Spain and Muscovy to improve relations.

March 1617
A Marketplace is under construction in Azov.

A Trade Depot is under construction in Astrakhan and Caffa.

Temples are under construction in Yaik, Lower Yik, Bayuly, Utva, Zhetyru, Alimuly, Mangyshlak, Ustyurt, Kizil-Su, Gurganj and Urgench

December 1617
Event: The Families Left Behind
The recent war is taking a heavy toll on our people. Many were called, few are returning. The families of nobles and commoners alike toiled as they waited for soldiers to return home, but the war ended and they never did. Now the toiling continues, many being so preoccupied with the work to make up for the lost pair of hands that they barely have time to grieve. Of the ones who have time to think, many are increasingly thinking that we are throwing away lives too carelessly.

King Erekle decided to ease the tax burden on the bereaved.

Georgia gets 'Post-War Tax Relief' for 5 years, giving the following effects: National Tax Modifier -15%

Diplomatic Technology Advance: The Galleon
Galleon was created by lowering the forecastle and elongating the hull. These changes in design improved the speed and stability of the ship. Which was of vital importance for Galleons to serve as better gun platforms.

Bonus Effect: Max. Colonial Range 50, Naval Morale +0.40, Naval Maintenance +20%, Settler Growth +15, Enables Galleon and Early Frigate

A March is under construction in Kahketi. It will provide us with a +500 manpower increase, +1.00 attrition for enemies and +200% local defensiveness.

An Armory is under construction in Khundzia.

April 1618
The provinces of Yerevan and Van have become part of Georgian patrimony.

Missionaries have been sent to each.

June 1618
We have lost our claim on Golden Horde's Tsaritsyn province. A diplomat has returned from Muscovy to reclaim the land.

July 1618
A diplomat heads to the Ottoman province of Konya to fabricate a claim.

November 1618
The provinces of Erzurum and Erzincan are now part of Georgian patrimony.

December 1618
Event: Peasants Getting Uppity
At times when peasants experiences harsh subjugation, some of them would turn against their landlords demanding better treatment and conditions.

King Erekle shrugs his shoulders and says “These things happen.” -10 Legitimacy (90)

February 1619
A diplomat heads to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Kanadey province.

March 1619
A Revolt!
Armenian nationalists have risen up in Van and Yerevan!

April 1619
The Nationalists in Yerevan have been dispatched.

A diplomats heads to Ottomans to fabricate a claim on Hudavendigar province.

June 1619
Ganja has become a core province and part of Georgian patrimony.

Mission Complete: Reduce Overextension!

Current Mission: Take Buzuluk

July 1619
The Nationalists in Van have been defeated.

September 1619
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Van to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Erzincan.

November 1619
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Yerevan to the one and only true faith!

Our missionary heads to Ganja

December 1619
A diplomat has been sent to the Ottoman province of Kutahya to fabricate a claim.

January 1620
A diplomat has been sent to Commonwealth to improve relations.

March 1620
Event: State Appointed Lay Members?
If we were to promote and stengthen the powers of lay members of the Church administration and bring in more state appointments, we would bring the Church under central control. The other side of the coin is that we will damage the Church's moral standing with the people.

King Erekle decides to appoint the lay members. -5 Patriarchal Authority (0), +50 administrative power.

Grover

02-18-2015, 07:23 PM

The Georgian Conquest of Konya
Following in the footsteps of his father, King Erekle finished off a very successful first campaign against the Ottomans. A long truce, sandwiched with a very successful war against Qara Qoyunlu, leads the 25 year old king to another potential war with Ottomans. Their peace treaty ended in 1619 and the Ottomans are allies with Tunis and Georgia's own historically long-term rival Golden Horde.

Boasting a stronger military and navy than both rival countries combined, King Erekle has ordered his 2nd and 3rd Armies to the Ottoman border, while the 1st Army camps in Sarai along the Golden Horde border.

There are two goals here: take as much Ottoman land as possible. Complete our mission to take Buzuluk from Golden Horde.

Spain, Commonwealth and Wallachia are all interested in coming to Georgian aid in this new conflict and conquest.

Sound the horns and let loose the hounds of Hell!

http://i.imgur.com/Rg3LJUE.png

September 1620
Georgian troops arrive in Hudavendigar and Konya. The 1st Army marches on the Golden Horde province of Tsaritsyn.

December 1620
Event: Trade Expansion
Our policy of free trade is allowing our merchants to expand our trade.

Georgia gets 'Increased Free Trade' for 10 years, giving the following effects:
National Spy Defense -10%
National Trade Income Modifier +10%

January 1621
A Revolt!
18,000 Candari Nationalists have risen up in Erzincan!

Economic Ideas Advance: Smithian Economics
By opposing mercantilism and restricting the state's influence in economic matters, we shall support a free market that will increase our overall production efficiency.

Bonus Effect: Production Efficiency +10%

We have completed the Economic Ideas group, giving us a Reduce Inflation Cost of -33%

March 1621
After 176 days we have won the siege of Hudavendigar!

May 1621
We have maxed relations with Commonwealth. A diplomat has been sent to Denmark to improve relations.

Event: The Pen is Backed by the Sword
The passports carried by our diplomats have come to represent the credibility and consistency of our national purpose. Secure in the knowledge that our ambassadors speak words backed with the full authority of our government, the emissaries are given smooth travel and fast horses to ensure their duties are performed with haste.

Georgia receives 'Emissary Authority' for 5 years. Envoy travel time -33%

June 1621
We have defeated the Candari Nationalists in Erzincan.

July 1621
After 225 days we have won the siege of Buzuluk!

The 1st Army heads to Kanadey.

August 1621
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Ganja to the one and only true faith!

A missionary has been sent to Erzurum.

October 1621
After 386 days we have won the siege of Konya!

Conversion Successful!
We have finally converted the heretics of Erzincan to the one and only true faith!

January 1622
After 169 days we have won the siege of Kanadey!

The 1st Army heads for Ukek.

February 1622
After 288 days we have won the siege of Kutahya!

June 1622
After 106 days we have won the siege of Biga!

After 254 days we have won the siege of Karaman!

August 1622
After 197 days we have won the siege of Ukek!

November 1622
A Revolt!
12,000 Azerbaijani Patriots have risen up in Ganja!

December 1622
Event: Unhappiness Among the Artisans
Conflicts and protests over taxes, corporations, trade and customs policies are becoming quite frequent and could result in a sharp drop in our industrial production if we don't handle the situation carefully.

King Erekle decides to abolish a tax. -200.09 ducats.

March 1623
After 169 days we have won the siege of Samara!

April 1623
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Erzurum to the one and only true faith!

May 1623
After 316 days we have won the siege of Sugla!

September 1623
Rebels Successful!
After 301 days the Azerbaijani Rebels have won the siege of Ganja.

The province gains ten years of nationalism.

September 1623
After 184 days we have won the siege of Etkara!

October 1623
After 456 days we have won the siege of Icel!

January 1624
We have defeated the Azerbaijani Rebels in Ganja.

February 1624
After 281 days we have won the siege of Mentese!

May 1624
Peace with Golden Horde

Golden Horde will cede Tambov to Commonwealth.
Golden Horde will cede Buzuluk to Georgia.
Golden Horde will annul all treaties with Uzbek.
Golden Horde will pay 36 ducats.

Mission Complete: Take Buzuluk!
+10 Prestige (100)
+25 Administrative Power

We work to make Buzuluk a core.

June 1624
A diplomat has been sent to Bashkortostan to fabricate a claim on the Uzbek province.

Current Mission: Claim Samara

End of the Georgian Conquest of Konya (September 1620 – June 1624)
King Erekle and Sultan Abdulhamid have hashed out a peace agreement.

Ottomans will cede Icel, Karaman, Konya and Kutahya to Georgia.
Ottomans will annul all treaties with Golden Horde.
Ottomans will pay 111 ducats.
Georgia gains 12.5 prestige (100)

Work has begun to turn all new provinces into cores.

http://i.imgur.com/T6dtWsg.jpg

Grover

02-19-2015, 07:14 PM

Post War Information
Our military force limit is 103
Our naval force limit is 58

Province Information
Buzuluk
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Iron

Icel
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Naval Supplies

Karaman
Base Tax: 6.0
Production: Wool

Konya
Base Tax: 5.0
Production: Salt

Kutahya
Base Tax: 5.0
Production: Cloth

June 1624
Star Forts are under construction in Utva, Zhetyru, Alimuly, Ustyurt and Gurganj.

An Armory is under construction in Caffa.

December 1624
Event: Military Divided!
We have two factions of the military who are very close to breaking out in a civil war over what tactics our country should endorse. We need to back one of them, to end the bickering.

King Erekle decides that the forts are our strength.

Georgia gets 'Increased Defensive' for 10 years, giving the following effects:
+10% Morale of Armies and Fort Defense
-25 Military Power

We have sent a diplomat to Wallachia to improve relations.

March 1625
A Star Fort is under construction in Urgench.

April 1625
We have lost our claim on Uzbek's Agyidel province. We have sent a diplomat back there to fabricate the claim once more.

December 1625
We have lost our claim on Chelyaba. A diplomat has been sent to Uzbek to make the claim again.

We have named Uzbek our rival.

The provinces of Kutahya, Konya, Karaman and Icel are now considered part of Georgian patrimony.

Missionaries have been sent to Kutahya and Karaman.

June 1626
Event: People Laugh at Our Army
Although the decision to go for a massed army makes sense to many inside our country, uncouth foreigners are laughing at us, saying our army is nothing but an undisciplined mob.

King Erekle lets them laugh.

-10 prestige (82)

July 1626
The province of Buzuluk is ow considered part of Georgian patrimony.

September 1626
A diplomat heads to the Uzbek province of Kungirot to fabricate a claim.

November 1626
Event: Religious Tensions
The situation in Karaman is getting close to unbearable. The citizens are refusing to accept the preaching of the missionary we sent there a short while ago and now he fears for his life. A revolt seems imminent unless we do something soon.

King Erekle does what he can.

Karaman gets 'Religious Tensions' for one year, giving the following effect:
-25% Local Tax Modifier.

December 1626
Event: United in Prayer
Erekle I Bagrationi, being a man of faith, has found an unusually personal way of creating trust and ensuring loyalty. When meeting another Orthodox ruler in person, he will often ask them to pray together for their common goals. While perhaps forsaking some of the distance sometimes needed in diplomacy, it can create stronger bonds than any formal agreement. He has considered employing this method again on an upcoming visit to a foreign capital, although it is not certain if it will be successful.

Erekle I decides that souls, not only minds, must unite for true trust to be formed.

Grover

02-19-2015, 08:00 PM

The Georgian Conquest of Agyidel
King Erekle has had new thoughts in recent months. If his army can cut a swath through Uzbek, there are vast uncolonized lands to the north and east in Sibera. Erekle has grand machinations on creating a glorious Georgia that runs from the Black Sea to the so-called Pacific Sea past Ming and Japan. It has become his life's goal to turn the Kingdom of Georgia into a truly global empire.

Erekle declares war, sending armies to Bashkortostan, Agyidel and Qaraqalpak.

http://i.imgur.com/qPPbJ14.png

October 1627
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Kutahya to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Icel.

After 94 days we have won the siege of Bashkortostan!

November 1627
After 125 days we have won the siege of Qaraqalpak!

January 1628
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Karaman to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Konya.

February 1628
An Army of 24,000 Uzbek soldiers was beaten out of Zhetyru and sent to retreat with 12,000 troops left.

March 1628
After 218 days we have won the siege of Agyidel!

April 1628
In Bashkortostan a cadre of 15,000 Uzbek and Perm forces were beaten back by Georgian armies.

May 1628
We have put Perm and Bashgird under siege.

June 1628
After 187 days we have won the siege of Kungirot!

August 1628
We have maxed relations with Wallachia. A diplomat heads to Hungary.

September 1628
After 156 days we have won the siege of Perm!

Herald from Spain
They tell us of Hot Chocolate. The use of Cocoa to create a hot beverage is a custom inherited from the American natives. While the new drink caught on quickly in some parts of European society it has taken some time, and large amounts of sugar before it reached a larger acceptance. With that out of the way however, the demand for chocolate is now steadily increasing in the old world.

November 1628
After 187 days we have won the siege of Bashgird!

December 1628
Event: Italian Engineer Available
During the period 1450-1600, Italian siege engineers were highly sought after to teach the ways of trace Italienne to the militaries of Europe. In most cases, these engineers had no national identity and simply worked for whoever could afford to pay them.

King Erekle hires the engineer. +40 military power, -66.07ducats.

January 1629
Military Technology Advance: Maurician Infantry (15)
The size and depth of the Spanish Square gave it staying power, but made it slow and cumbersome to maneuver on the battlefield. It also led to a large percentage of troops being inactive during battles. Maurice of Nassau, the Stadtholder of the Netherlands, reduced the total number of men in the formation to make it more mobile and reduced its depth, so it maintained the same firepower and shock values.

Bonus Effect: +0.25 Military Tactics, +1.00 Land Morale, Enables Soldaty Infantry and Eastern Tercio

We have called Muscovy into our conflict and they have accepted.

Herald From Portugal
They tell us of Spice trade. The discovery of the East Indian Trade Route has ushered in the age of the Spice Trade. With new trade routes available, controlling the flow of spices like pepper or cinnamon has become more important than ever.

February 1629
After 186 days we have won the siege of Shekty!

April 1629
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Icel to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Buzuluk

A diplomat heads to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Samara.

May 1629
After 183 days we have won the siege of Iglino!

September 1629
After 303 days we have won the siege of Kazan!

October 1629
After 121 days we have won the siege of Tortkara!

Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Konya to the one and only true faith!

December 1629
Mission Complete: Claim Samara!
+5 prestige (100), +25 military power

Herald from Portugal
They tell us of Popularization of Silk Fabrics
Silk has been in high demand throughout the world since long before the middle ages and its procurement was one of the driving forces behind the voyages of discovery in the east. With the greater availability of silk, both raw and woven, the demand for Silk cloth in the west is soaring ever higher.

Current Mission: Achieve Religious Unity

February 1630
A Revolt!
Nogai Nationalists have risen up in Buzuluk!

After 91 days we have won the siege of Altyn!

Administrative Technology Advance: Textile Manufactory (15)
Textiles were manufactured since time immemorial. The invention of stocking frame in 1589 was the first step toward the industrial revolution and the beginning of mechanization. This invention would lead to increase in textile production.

Bonus Effect: Can now build Textile Manufactory.

April 1630
After 181 days we have won the siege of the Uzbek capital, Kypshak!

End of the Georgian Conquest of Agyidel (October 1627 – April 1630)
King Erekle and Khan Nadir Muhammad of Uzbek have agreed to a peace accord.

Uzbek will cede Agyidel, Bashgird, Bashkortostan and Chelyaba to Georgia.
Uzbek will cede Ust-Sysolsk to Muscovy.
Georgia gains 7 prestige (100)

http://i.imgur.com/wrj3qYh.jpg

We now have borders with uncolonized provinces. We need to get to administrative level 17 to pick up our next idea group.

Mota

02-20-2015, 03:36 PM

Good dynasty! In my French dynasty I tried expanding similarly to you, but pretty much the entire map turned on me because they were threatened, so I had Britain with a lot of the northern provinces attacking me on one front and Spain / Portugal attacking me on the other front. It was horrible. Glad you have the diplomatic strength to keep it together!

Grover

02-20-2015, 03:42 PM

Grover

02-20-2015, 08:28 PM

Post War Information
Our military force limit is now 112
Our naval force limit is 60

New Provinces
Agyidel
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Iron

Chelyaba
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Fur

Bashkortostan
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Wool

Bashgird
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: GOLD!

Now begins what we hope is a decade of peace and stability for Georgia. The goal is to get to administrative level 17, grab the Exploration Ideas group and begin colonizing north and east above Uzbek. However, we will likely be looking into carving up Uzbek again once our truce has ended.

April 1630
Ottomans no longer consider us a rival.

May 1630
A diplomat has been sent to Uzbek to fabricate a claim on Alty-Kuduk.

June 1630
Work has begun to turn Chelyaba into a core.

September 1630
Work has begun to turn Bashgird into a core.

A Star Fort is under construction in Kizil-Su, Ganja, Yerevan, Van, Erzincan, Malatya, Sivas, Kayseri and Adana

October 1630
Work has begun on a Star Fort in Erzurum.

December 1630
Event: Nobles Demand Privileges
The privileges of the nobility have been under continuous assault as Archil has attempted to centralize more and more control. The nobles have finally lost their patience and are demanding that they are given back what they believe is rightfully theirs.

King Erekle ignores their demands. Georgia gets 'Disorder' for one year, giving +2.00 national unrest.

January 1631
Herald from Portugal: The Coffee Boom
For a long time, the coffee plant was closely guarded by Arabs who held a monopoly on coffee production. But eventually, European merchants managed to obtain the precious plant and introduced it to their colonies, making it available to a large number of Europeans. As a result, numerous coffeehouses were established in Europe and a boom ensued.

February 1631
We have begun work to turn Agyidel into a core.

A diplomat has been sent to the Uzbek province of Ar-Chally to fabricate a claim.

June 1631
Event: Surplus Equipment
Turning a man into a soldier is expensive and time consuming. One of the biggest costs is the necessary equipment that turns a defenseless man into a relentless killing machine. Fortunately we have found that we have a stockpile of such equipment sitting around. It is in poor condition and won't last long, but if we were to use it now we could get men into uniform much cheaper.

Georgia gets 'Surplus Equipment' for five years, granting -10% Infantry Cost.

Work has begun to turn Bashkortostan into a core province.

July 1631
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Buzuluk to the one and only true faith!

September 1631
We have maxed relations with Hungary. A diplomat is now heading to Spain.

December 1631
A diplomat heads to Uzbek's Iglino province to fabricate a claim.

July 1632
The province of Chelyaba is now part of Georgian patrimony.

A missionary heads there.

August 1632
A diplomat heads to Kazan to fabricate a claim on the Uzbek province.

September 1632
Star Forts are under construction in Buzuluk, Yaik, Sarai, Manych, Kyzyl-Yar and Yedishkul.

November 1632
We have maxed relations with Spain. A diplomat heads to Qara Qoyunlu to fabricate a claim on Melikates.

December 1632
Event: Natives Not Assisting
Local native 'helpers' are temporarily not assisting our fur trappers, this is leading to reduced production.

-47.82 ducats.

January 1633
Diplomatic Technology Advance: Post Office & Naval Arsenal (16)
Knowledge is power, but how do you share it? A letter from far off lands is just the solution, and a post office is a perfect place to send one.

Bonus Effect: Trade Range: 20, +10% Trade Efficiency, can now build Naval Arsenal and Post Office.

February 1633
The province of Bashgird is now considered part of our patrimony.

A missionary heads there.

Agyidel has become a core province.

June 1633
Bashkortostan is now considered part of Georgian patrimony.

July 1633
A diplomat heads to Uzbek's Khiva province to fabricate a claim.

A diplomat heads to Qara Qoyunlu's Antioch province to fabricate a claim.

January 1634
A Revolt!
20,000 Bashkirian Nationalists have risen in both Agyidel and Bashkortostan!

April 1634
The Nationalists in Bashkortostan have been defeated.

May 1634
And so have the Nationalists in Agyidel.

A diplomat heads to the Uzbek province of Kyzylkum to fabricate a claim.

A diplomat also heads to Qara Qoyunlu's Ar Raqqa province to do the same.

November 1634
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Chelyaba to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Bashkortostan.

December 1634
Event: Grant Export Licenses
When the Crown could not or would not pay cash to the nobles, they would instead grant them privileges to collect special revenues from which they could make a healthy profit.

King Erekle declares that privileges have to be earned.
+20 Legitimacy (100)
Mamluk's opinion of Georgia changed by -20.

January 1635
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Bashgird to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Agyidel

February 1635
We have lost our claims on Borisoglebsk, Bahmut and Ukek.

A diplomat heads to Golden Horde's Ukek province to fabricate a claim.

Our second diplomat heads to Ubzek's Lower Isham province to do the same.

October 1635
A diplomat heads to Uzbek's Perm province to fabricate a claim.

We also send a diplomat to QQ's Nakhchivan province to do the same.

June 1636
Event: People Laugh at Our Army
Although the decision to go for a massed army makes sense to many inside our country, uncouth foreigners are laughing at us, saying our army is nothing but an undisciplined mob.

King Erekle lets them laugh.

-10 prestige (68)

A diplomat has been sent to Uzbek's Udmurtia province to fabricate a claim.

July 1636
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Bashkortostan to the one and only true faith!

A diplomat heads to QQ's Mush province to fabricate a claim.

August 1636
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Agyidel to the one and only true faith!

Mission Complete: Achieve Religious Unity!
+10 prestige (78), +25 Administrative and Diplomatic Power

Administrative Technology Advance: College & Mint (16)
Money and people are what we need to govern effectively. We need to create a class of administrators who are skilled not only in scholastic philosophy, but also have a solid ground in mathematics, the classics and the Bible. Secondly, we need to ensure the stability of coinage by making it uniform in quality.

Bonus Effect: Can now build College and Mint

Current Mission: Conquer Nakhchivan

December 1636
Event: Poor Quality Copper
Some of our copper mines have hit some below standard ores, this has pushed up the cost of artillery units in our nation.

King Erekle is naturally disappointed.

Georgia gets 'Poor Copper' for two years, giving the following effects:
Artillery Cost +20%

March 1637
A diplomat heads to the Uzbek province of Tortkara to fabricate a claim.

Grover

02-21-2015, 07:37 AM

March 1637
A diplomat heads to Shirvan to fabricate a claim on Dagestan.

April 1637
An Earth Rampart is under construction in Bashkortostan.

A workshop is under construction in Bashgird.

June 1637
Our royal marriage with Denmark has ended.

November 1637
A diplomat heads to Golden Horde's Bahmut to fabricate a claim.

The Georgian Conquest of Nakhchivan!
King Erekle has grown restless in his seven years of peace. Provinces have been fortified with forts along all important border points. Manpower is at an all-time high and the armies are burgeoning and ready for a battle. Looking to his south, Erekle sees Qara Qoyunla in a war with Najd. Now is the time to strike for the province of Nakhchivan.

The 4th Army will focus on Golden Horde, while the 1st through 3rd Armies will be spending their time occupying various Qara Qoyunlu provinces.

http://i.imgur.com/x3JXlUB.png

December 1637
Sieges have begun in Melikates, Nakchivan and Ar Raqqa, as well as Golden Horde province Samara.

April 1638
Event: The Non-Possessor Movement
The Church is a large landowner and this has brought a great deal of wealth to the Church. The non-possessors claim that the Church is being corrupted by this great wealth. Their opponents argue that the Church needs this wealth to carry out its holy mission. The key thing is the Church isn't really a big taxpayer, if it was forced to give its land away it would move into the hands of people we can tax. The downside would be the Church would have less wealth to perform its mission.

King Erekle supports the movement. -5 Patriarchal Authority (0), -1 inflation (0.00%)

We have sent a diplomat to Mamluks to improve relations in the hopes of calling them into our war.

May 1638
After 146 days we have won the siege of Ar Raqqa! The 2nd Army marches to Diyarbakir, which borders Ar Raqqa and our own Malatya and Erzincan.

After 175 days we have won the siege of Nakhchivan! The 1st Army marches southwest for Urmia province.

July 1638
After 204 days we have won the siege of Melikates! The 3rd Army marches for Shirvan province.

After 225 days the 4th Army has won the siege of Samara! They march south for the Golden Horde province of Kanadey!

October 1638
After 146 days the 2nd Army has won the siege of Diyarbakir! They will march east to Mush!

December 1638
After 141 days the 4th Army has won the siege of Kanadey! They will now march on Ukek!

Event: Salt Crises
Rumors are sweeping the country that there has been a shortage in salt production. Although we have tried to quash these rumors, people are certain there will be a salt crisis soon.

Georgia gets 'Salt Crisis' for two years, giving a -10% Production Efficiency.

July 1639
After 197 days the 4th Army has won the siege of Ukek!

Golden Horde Accepts Peace
Golden Horde will annul all treaties with Uzbek.
Golden Horde will pay 64 ducats

March 1640
Our Army has suffered a defeat in Melikates while engaging a smaller army, QQ's larger army joined in and send the 1st through 3rd Armies scattered back across Georgia.

April 1640
A diplomat heads to Uzbek's Shekty province to fabricate a claim.

August 1640
We are continually losing battles in border provinces to smaller QQ forces. We are still awaiting the Commonwealth's travel to this southern area.

Event: Heir Falls Ill
Your heir, Giorgi, breathes heavily. He has been lying in bed for three days now, and reflected in the beads of sweat on his forehead is the fear in your eyes for his life. He might not make it through the night unless you do something.

King Erekle prays for his life and Giorgi survives.

September 1640
Commonwealth arrives! We lose the siege in Ganja, but 34,000 Commonwealth troops easily beat back the Haasa led QQ Coalition army.

December 1640
Event: Wave of Obscurantism
As a typical response to different kinds of problems, obscurantism was frequent behavior as most nations at least until the Age of Enlightenment arose in the most advanced western nations of the European continent.

Georgia gets 'Obscurantism' for two years. +2.00 national unrest.

May 1641
The tide has certainly turned in battles since Commonwealth has arrived.

We have won the siege of Ardabil after 151 days.

July 1641
After 240 days we have won the siege of Urmia!

September 1641
After 353 days we have won the siege of Shirvan!

October 1641
After 358 days we have won the siege of Dagestan!

A diplomat heads to Uzbek's Qaraqalpak province to fabricate a claim.

November 1641
New Rivalry
Oirat has announced Georgia as their new rival.

End of the Georgian Conquest of Nakhchivan (March 1637 – November 1641)
After laying siege to the Qara Qoyunlu countryside, their Regency Council has agreed to a peace treaty.

Qara Qoyunlu will cede Nakhchivan, Melikates, Mush and Ar Raqqa to Georgia.
Qara Qoyunlu will annul all treaties with Golden Horde
Georgia gains 8 prestige (100)

Mission Complete: Conquer Nakhchivan!
+10 Prestige (100) +15 administrative power

http://i.imgur.com/xsvEe8D.jpg
Eastern Georgia

http://i.imgur.com/2wu0bot.jpg
Northern Georgia

http://i.imgur.com/6M8W4aB.jpg
Western Georgia

*Byzantium is back in the game, holding the island of Crete.
*Norway is nearly eliminated.
*The Netherlands have popped up!

Grover

02-21-2015, 09:01 AM

Post War Information
Our military force limit is now 125
Our naval force limit is 63

Provinces
Ar Raqqa
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Cotton

Mush
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Wool

Nakchivan
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Wine

Melikates
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Wool

November 1641
Missionaries have been sent to Nakhchivan and Melikates.

We will convert religions before coring.

Current Mission: Take Kyzylkum!

We have renewed our royal marriage with Denmark.

December 1641
A diplomat has been sent to Oirat's Karakum province to fabricate a claim.

March 1642
Administrative Technology Advance: University (17)
The great medieval universities were of course great, but they were not able to produce enough graduates to staff our growing administration. We need to expand our universities or we will fall behind

Bonus Effect:
Allows Another Group of Ideas
Can now build university

We have taken Exploration Ideas

Exploration Ideas Advance: Colonial Ventures
Enables us to send more Colonists to uncharted lands.

Bonus Effect:
Colonists: +1

We have sent a colonist to Tura, which is just north of Bashgird.

National Policy: Establish Sunday Schools
Georgia gets 'Sunday Schools', giving the following effect:
Missionary Strength: +1.0%

July 1642
Temples are now under construction in Bashkortostan and Ganja.

August 1642
A diplomat heads to the Uzbek province of Ostyaki to fabricate a claim.

September 1642
The Geogian Conquest of Kyzylkum!
King Erekle can no longer stand idly by. Now that he has colonists working in Tura and hoping to move further north, he feels the need to cut a swath of land through Uzbek to open up the riches of Sibera to the Georgian kingdom.

http://i.imgur.com/09T75Nb.png

October 1642
Very quickly, we have put Kyzylkum, Shekty, and Ar-Chally under siege.

January 1643
Event: Trade Expansion
Our policy of free trade is allowing our merchants to expand our trade.

Georgia gets 'Increased Free Trade' for 10 years, giving the following effects:
National Spy Defense: -10.0%
National Trade Income Modifier: +10.0%

February 1463
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Nakhchivan to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Mush.

Work begins to turn Nakhchivan into a core province.

May 1643
After 211 days we have won the siege of Kyzylkum!

June 1643
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Melikates to the one and only true faith.

Work has begun to turn the province into a core.

A missionary heads to Ar Raqqa.

August 1643
After 271 days we have won the siege of Shekty!

A diplomat has been sent to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Borisoglebsk.

October 1463
After 211 days we have won the siege of Kazan!

After 151 days we have won the siege of Khiva!

November 1643
We have entered a new royal marriage with our allies Hungary.

January 1644
Event: Unhappiness Among the Clergy
Conflict of opinion and interest over religious and secular matters between our government and our nation's religious authorities has upset the clergy.

King Erekle agrees to their demands.
+5.00 Patriarch Authority
-25 Prestige (74)

February 1644
Nakhchivan has become part of our patrimony.

A Star Fort is now under construction there, as well as Chelyaba, Bashgird and Bashkortostan.

March 1644
After 181 days we have won the siege of Kungirot!

After 90 days we have won the siege of Iglino!

April 1644
After 145 days we have won the siege of Qaraqalpak!

We have dissolved our alliance with Mamluks.

June 1644
After 151 days we have won the siege of Tortkara!

September 1644
After 301 days we have won the siege of Ar-Chally!

October 1644
After 91 days we have won the siege of Lower Isham!

After 181 days we have won the siege of Syghnak!

November 1644
After 121 days we have won the siege of Ostyaki!

A Revolt!
Uzbek Patriots have risen in Qaraqalpak!

Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Mush to the one and only true faith!

January 1645
A diplomat heads o Ottomans to fabricate a claim on Hudvendigar.

May 1645
After 151 days we have won the siege of Altyn!

June 1645
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Ar Raqqa to the one and only true faith!

After 211 days we have won the siege of Turkestan!

Work to turn Mush and Ar Raqqa into cores has begun.

July 1645
After 211 days we have won the siege of Kurgan!

September 1645
After 232 days we have lost the siege of Melikates to Persia!

A diplomat heads to the Ottoman province of Teke to fabricate a claim.

November 1645
We have lost our claims on Golden Horde provinces Kanadey and Tsaritsyn.

After 211 days we have won the siege of Tyumen!

January 1646
Event: Production Research Flawed
The new techniques in our production are rumored to be flawed, and several leading nobles argue that we should discard them and go back to the old and tried methods instead.

King Erekle ignores these suggestions.
-10 Prestige (84)

February 1646
After 61 days we have won the siege of Sibir!

March 1646
Event: Iron
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Tura that the area is very rich in various metals, but iron in particular. Iron forming the basis of the metallurgical industry this truly a valuable find.

Iron will now be produced in Tura.

Event: The Families Left Behind
The recent war is taking a heavy toll on our people. Many were called, few are returning. The families of nobles and commoners alike toiled as they waited for soldiers to return home, but the war ended and they never did. Now the toiling continues, many being so preoccupied with the work to make up for the lost pair of hands that they barely have time to grieve. Of the ones who have time to think, many are increasingly thinking that we are throwing away lives too carelessly.

King Erekle decides to ease the tax burden on the bereaved.

Georgia gets Post-War Tax Relief for five years. -15% National Tax Modifier.

May 1646
After 183 days we have won the siege of Alty-Kuduk!

End of the Georgian Conquest of Kyzylkum! (September 1642 - May 1646)
Khan Arab Muhammad has reached a peace accord with the venerable King Erekle of Georgia.

Uzbek will cede Kyzylkum, Khiva, Kungirot, Qaraqalpak, Ostyaki, Iglino and Ar-Chally to Georgia.
Uzbek will pay 27 ducats.
Georgia gains 8.0 prestige (100)

Mission Complete: Take Kyzylkum!!
+10 Prestige (100)
+25 administrative power

Work to turn all provinces into cores has begun.

http://i.imgur.com/HoBaC3b.jpg

Glorious.

Grover

02-21-2015, 04:18 PM

Post War Information
Our military force limit is now 134.
Our naval force limit is 64.

Provinces
Khiva
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Wool

Kyzylkum
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Wool

Qaraqalpak
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Wool

Kungirot
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Wool

Ar-Chally
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Grain

Iglino
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Furs

Ostyaki
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Furs

May 1646
Current Mission: Claim Sibir

June 1646
A diplomat heads to Uzbek to fabricate a claim on Sibir.

A diplomat also heads to Ottomans to fabricate a claim on Hamid.

Event: Production Improvements
Our embracing of Smithian Economics has led to people spending time thinking about how things are produced. For the moment it seems to have paid off.

Georgia gets 'Production Improvements' for five years, giving the following effects:
Production Efficiency: +10.0%

October 1646
Star Forts are now under construction in Kocaeli, Bolu, Ankara, Kutahya, Konya, Karaman and Icel.

An Armory has been built in Guria.

February 1647
Mission Complete: Claim Sibir!
+5 prestige (100)
+25 military power

A diplomat has been sent to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Kanadey.

Current Mission: Reduce Overextension

A diplomat heads to Ottomans to fabricate a claim on Saruhan.

September 1647
The provinces of Ar Raqqa and Mush are now considered part of Georgian patrimony.

January 1648
Event: Excellent Year
Some of our grain farms are having an excellent year, allowing us to feed more troops and so increasing our manpower.

Gain 6,970 manpower.

February 1648
Rivalry Ended!
Golden Horde no longer considers Georgia as a rival.

A diplomat heads to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Tsaritsyn.

March 1648
Golden Horde is no longer a valid rival for Georgia.

We have named Oirat as our new rival.

April 1648
A diplomat heads to ottomans to fabricate a claim on Biga.

May 1648
Event: Family Secret?
The first time you brush it off, but when it happens a second and a third time, you do begin to wonder. Why are people laughing at you when they think you can't hear them? After you've asked around, for more than a bit, you finally manage to get an answer out of a chamber maid. It appears that Giorgi has been running about town in a most unchristian fashion, and that your family is now becoming the laughing stock of Europe.

King Erekle scolds Giorgi publicly.

-5 Prestige (90)

July 1648
Exploration Ideas Advance: Quest for the New World
Allows us to join the number of nations set to explore the world ourside of their borders or strive to be the first nation to circumnavigate the world by commencing a quest for the new world.

Bonus Effect:
Allows recruitment of explorers and conquistadors.

September 1648
Every province we took from Uzbek is now considered part of our patrimony.

Mission Complete: Reduce Overextension!!
Gain the skill 3 Diplotmat in Kartli.

Current Mission: Achieve Religious Unity

Missionaries head to Ostyaki and Iglino.

October 1648
A diplomat heads to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Veda-Suvar.

January 1649
A diplomat heads to Ottomans to fabricate a claim on Edirne.

March 1649
Military Technology Advance: Standardization of Calibre (16)
With artillery's growing importance on the battlefield, also the number of firearms kept increasing. But because each gun was made separately, it also required great effort to resupply. In 1544, Emperor Charles V declared that there would be only 5 calibres of gun, while King Henry II of France set 6 standard calibres.

Bonus Effect:
Combat width increased by 1.
Artillery Fire: +1.00
Artillery Shock: +0.10
Enables Chambered Demi Cannon
Can now build Arsenal.

Grover

02-21-2015, 04:59 PM

August 1649
A diplomat heads to Commonwealth to improve relations.

Event: The Families Left Behind
The recent war is taking a heavy toll on our people. Many were called, few are returning. The families of nobles and commoners alike toiled as they waited for soldiers to return home, but the war ended and they never did. Now the toiling continues, many being so preoccupied with the work to make up for the lost pair of hands that they barely have time to grieve. Of the ones who have time to think, many are increasingly thinking that we are throwing away lives too carelessly.

King Erekle decides to ease the tax burden on the bereaved.

Georgia gets Post-War Tax Relief for five years. -15% National Tax Modifier.

The Georgian Conquest of Samara
King Erekle knows that relations have improved between Georgia and Golden Horde over the years, but he still has designs on their land. With Ottomans as their only ally and the route from Georgia to Ottomans land currently blocked by Georgian galleys, the time to strike is now.

We outnumber their forces, roughly 370,000 to 42,000.

December 1649
At the Batte of Sarai our 4th Army wins a resounding victory.

January 1650
Event: Poor Vintage
One of our more prestigious vineyards has shockingly produced a wine of vastly inferior quality. Needless to say, people think less of our country for it.
-5 prestige (84)

February 1650
Herald from Denmark: Coldest Period of the Little Ice Age
The winters have been getting longer and colder for as long as anyone can remember. As ice and snow once again creep further south this winter crops are becoming ruined, wine is spoiled and the fish have been migrating to warmer waters.

After 137 days we have won the siege of Hudavendigar

April 1650
After 175 days we have won the siege of Samara!

May 1650
Administrative Technology Advance: Cathedral & Stock Exchange (18)
Promotion of religion will be crucial for the stability of the realm. Creating a market for debt and equity will ensure the growth of revenue for the state.

Bonus Effect:
Can now build Cathedral.
Can now build Stock Exchange.

June 1650
A Revolt!
Kazakhi Nationalists have risen up in Kyzylkum!

Event: Border Revolt
Across our country there is outrage that we would ally with a nation who holds provinces that are rightfully ours!

King Erekle decides a policy change is in order.
Muscovy's opinion of Georgia is changed by -50.

After 173 days we have won the siege of Tsaritsyn!

Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Ostyaki and Iglino to the one and only true faith!

The missionaries head for Khiva and Qaraqalpak.

October 1650
After 375 days we have won the siege of Hamid!

After 239 days we have won the siege of Teke!

The Kazakh Nationalists have been defeated in Kyzylkum.

December 1650
After 272 days we have won the siege of Biga!

After 253 days we have won the siege of Kanadey!

January 1651
The nation of Kazan has re-emerged.

A diplomat heads to Uzbek to fabricate a claim on Kurgan.

After 305 days we have won the siege of Sugla!

March 1651
After 141 days we have won the siege of Veda-Suvar!

Peace with Ottomans
Ottomans will cede Teke to Georgia.
Ottomans will pay 86 ducats.
Georgia gains 1.5 prestige (99)

Provinces
Teke
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Cotton

Work has begun to turn Teke into a core.

April 1651
The Georgian Conquest of Kazan
King Erekle sees a single province Kazan that is weak and ripe for the taking. The province is a trade node and very valuable.

Two wars?

Sure.

The 5th Army Marches into Kazan.

June 1651
Event: New Organization
Some thought that our decision to favor quantity over quality was foolish, that it would lead to a decline in leadership, or even make our army a bit of a joke – but they were wrong. Our new larger army has unlocked the talents of our military minds, leading to even better levels of organization.

Gain Army Organizer.

August 1651
After 197 days we have won the siege of Ukek!

End of the Georgian Conquest of Samara (December 1649 – August 1651)
King Erekle's lightning quick offensive in Golden Horde has come to an end in just under two years.

Golden Horde will cede Borisoglebsk and Kasimov to Commonwealth.
Golden Horde will cede Bahmut, Tsaritsyn, Ukek, Kanadey, Samara and Veda-Suvar to Georgia.
Golden Horde will pay 72 ducats.
Georgia gains 10 prestige (100)

Work has begun to turn Bahmut, Tsaritsyn and Ukek into cores.

September 1651
A diplomat heads to Ukek to fabricate a claim on Syghnak.

January 1652
Event: Nobles Ally With Foreign Power
The nobility was not fully subjugated during this age and the nobles could and did strike independent alliances with foreign princes. The crowns of Europe might not have liked it but they were normally hard pressed to prevent these kinds of activities.

King Erekle decides to deal with them later.
-25 prestige (73)

After 252 days we have won the siege of Kazan.

End of the Georgian Conquest of Kazan (April 1651 – January 1652)
King Erekle has demanded and received Kazan's full annexation.

Work has begun to turn Kazan into a core.

http://i.imgur.com/7TLLgSw.jpg

Cap Ologist

02-21-2015, 11:56 PM

Very impressive work! Enjoying following along.

Brian Swartz

02-22-2015, 03:15 AM

I'm enjoying it and I don't even understand half of it(due to me never really quite being able to get my head around all the cores/claims/etc. stuff from EUIV and CK).

Keep it up!

Grover

02-22-2015, 06:09 AM

Thanks guys!

Brian, basically you need to be able to claim a province to be able to get it easier through a war, it also gives you a reason to go to war without unnecessarily raising war exhaustion and losing stability. Coring the province will help keep revolts down (to a point) and allows you to rake in income from the province. In effect, it makes the province worth something to you.

Grover

02-22-2015, 10:33 AM

Post War Information
Our military force limit is now 145
Our naval force limit is now 67

Provinces
Bahmut
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Iron

Tsaritsyn
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Grain

Ukek
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Iron

Kanadey
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Grain

Samara
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Wool

Veda-Suvar
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Grain

Kazan
Base Tax: 5.0
Prduction: Grain

We have a truce with Baluchistan, Persia, Uzbek and Perm until August 1657. With Ottomans until December 1658 and with Golden Horde until May 1665.

April 1652
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Khiva and Qaraqalpak to the one and only true faith!

Missionaries head to Kungirot and Kyzylkum.

Work to turn Samara into a core is underway.

We have broken our alliance with Muscovy.

A diplomat heads to Ottomans to fabricate a claim on Mentese.

May 1652
Star Forts are under construction in Qaraqalpak and Khiva.

Earth Ramparts are under construction in Iglino and Ostyaki.

June 1652
Work has begun to turn Kanadey into a core.

A diplomat heads to Uzbek to fabricate a claim on Tyumen.

July 1652
A Revolt!
Nogai Nationalists have risen up in Kungirot! Numbering at 13,000 they will be a short task for our 3rd Army.

August 1652
On the 1st of August, the Nogai Nationalists have been defeated.

Work has begun to turn Veda-Suvar into a core province.

Work has begun on a Star Fort in Ar Raqqa.

October 1652
The province of Tekke is now considered part of Georgian patrimony.

November 1652
A Revolt!
Kazani Nationlists have risen up in Kazan and Veda-Suvar!

Our 5th Army, already stationed in Kazan had no issues with the Nationlists there.

January 1653
The 4th Army handles the Nationalists in Veda-Suvar.

A diplomat heads to Muscovy to fabricate a claim on Solikamsk.

August 1653
The provinces of Ukek, Bahmet and Tsaritsyn are now considered part of Georgian patrimony.

Event: Border Friction
Across our country there is outrage that we would ally with a nation who holds provinces which are rightfully ours!

King Erekle, wanting to avoid any ill-will with Commonwealth decides to put a positive spin on things.
-25 diplomatic power

September 1653
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Kyzylkum to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Tsaritsyn.

The Georgian Conquest of Perm
King Erekle has seen relations with Muscovy sour in recent years, mostly because of claims on Muscovian provinces. Despite still being in a royal marriage, Erkle sees Muscovy in a war with Commonwealth, Sweden and others. Because of this, the opportunity of taking three provinces that are not connected to the rest of Muscovy is almost to fantastic to resist.

We lose 1 stability (+1) because we are going to war with a country in which we have a royal marriage.

October 1653
Glazov and Perm are under siege, troops are marching on Solikamsk.

Conversion Successful!
The heretics of Kungirot have finally been converted to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Bahmut.

November 1653
A quick look at the map shows that Muscovy has nearly completely been taken over by Novgorod.

We have been granted military access by Perm. (The nation, not the province)

December 1653
We have won the siege of Perm after just 88 days.

January 1654
Event: Naval Traditions Scorned
Lately, our focus has been primarily army oriented. Perhaps we shouldn't overlook the possibility of a strong navy and invest more time in naval research.

King Erekle decides we must stop the deterioration!
-5.0 Navy Tradition.

The province of Kazan is now considered part of Georgian patrimony.

We have been granted military access from Novgorod.

March 1654
Event: Country Before Faith
Our relation to the religious dissidents in Kanadey has varied, but at least some of the local Sunni citizens seem to appreciate our leadership. 'Seem to' may be a key phrase in the situation, because they have recently approached us with an offer to use their religious ties in one of our rival countries to strengthen our international spy network. Provided that they can be relied upon, they could provide a rare and valuable asset.

King Erekle decides there is no need for such underhanded tactics or risks.
+10 Prestige (83)

April 1654
We have gained a core on the province of Samara.

June 1654
We have turned the province of Kanadey into a core.

July 1654
An Accepted Culture Lost!
We no longer care for the people who embrace Crimean and thus it is no longer accepted. Their foreign tongue is not fit for our high halls, send them to work in the fields!

August 1654
Event: The Families Left Behind
The recent war is taking a heavy toll on our people. Many were called, few are returning. The families of nobles and commoners alike toiled as they waited for soldiers to return home, but the war ended and they never did. Now the toiling continues, many being so preoccupied with the work to make up for the lost pair of hands that they barely have time to grieve. Of the ones who have time to think, many are increasingly thinking that we are throwing away lives too carelessly.

King Erekle decides to ease the tax burden on the bereaved.

Georgia gets Post-War Tax Relief for five years. -15% National Tax Modifier.

After 193 days we have won the siege of Ust-Sysolsk!

September 1654
After 315 days we have won the siege of Solikamsk!

A diplomat has been sent to Spain to improve relations.

Rebels Have Crossed the Border!
12,000 Bedouin Patriots have crossed our borders from Qara Qoyunlu and entered Ar Raqqa!

October 1654
The province of Veda-Suvar is now considered part of our patrimony.

December 1654
After 440 days we have won the siege of Glazov!

May 1655
Golden Horde has been all but eliminated. Kazan and Nizhny Novgorod have shown up in their place. Rebels decimated Golden Horde and left them with nothing.

A diplomat heads to Nizhny Novgorod to fabricate a claim.

July 1655
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Bahmut to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Tekke.

September 1655
Conversion Successful!
The heretics of Tsaritsyn have finally been converted to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Veda-Suvar.

End of the Georgian Conquest of Perm (September 1653 – September 1655)
King Erekle the Conquerer and King Vasily V have reached an amenable peace agreement.

Muscovy will cede Solikamsk, Perm and Glazov to Georgia.
Muscovy will pay 32 ducats.
Georgia gains 3.5 prestige (96)

http://i.imgur.com/Y405gYU.jpg

Grover

02-22-2015, 05:21 PM

Post War Information
Our military force limit is now 151
Our naval force limit has dropped to 59 from 65.

Provinces
Udmurtia (aka Glazov)
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Iron

Perm
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Copper

Solikamsk
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Salt

January 1656
Event: Improvements in Government Technology
A few local workers in the administration have discovered what they claim is a more efficient way to handle documents. Obviously they do not know what they are talking about, but can it hurt to let them try their new ideas?

King Erekle wants to spare no expenses.
+0.50 inflation
+50 administrative power

A diplomat heads to Nizhny Novgorod to fabricate a claim on Viatka.

Event: Family Secret?
The first time you brush it off, but when it happens a second and a third time, you do begin to wonder. Why are people laughing at you when they think you can't hear them? After you've asked around, for more than a bit, you finally manage to get an answer out of a chamber maid. It appears that Giorgi has been running about town in a most unchristian fashion, and that your family is now becoming the laughing stock of Europe.

King Erekle scolds Giorgi publicly.

-5 Prestige (90)

June 1656
A diplomat heads to Spain to improve relations.

July 1656
Event: The Love of the Devoted
Our love of the true faith knows no bounds, and our people feel secure and safe knowing this. Their fate after death is our number one concern.

Georgia gets 'Love o the Devoted' for five years, giving the following effects:
Tolerance of the True Faith: +3.00

A Herald From Hungary
Sad news, the great statesman Laszlo VI de Valois of Hungary has died. Our royal marriage with Hungary has ended.

October 1656
Defender of the Faith
Qara Qoyunlu has claimed the title Defender of the Shia Faith. We laugh at their pretensions.

November 1656
A diplomat heads to Nizhny Novgorod to fabricate a claim on Vetluga.

The Death of King Erekle I (Ruled from December 1609 – November 1656)
The great reign of Erekle the Conquerer has come to an end. After expanding borders in all directions, Erekle is truly a king that will go down in the history of Georgia as possibly its greatest ruler.

Giorgi IX (5/1/3) has ascended to the throne. Long live the King!

Giorgi X (2/3/5) is the new heir to the throne.

We have lost 1 stability. (0)

Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Tekke to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Kazan.

We have entered a new royal marriage with Denmark, Wallachia and Commonwealth.

June 1657
We have maxed relations with Spain.

July 1657
We have entered a royal marriage with Spain.

The Georgian Conquest of Viatka
King Giorgi IX, taking the throne at the age of 45 feels he has a short time to make an impression in the history of his country. Nizhny Novgorod, recently recently after internal strife throughout Golden Horde is the perfect example of a country to invade.

War has been declared for the province of Viatka.

August 1657
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Veda-Suvar to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Perm.

October 1657
Herald From Wallachia
Sad news, the great statesman Vladislav II Draculesti of Wallachia has died. Our royal marriage with Wallachia has ended.

A diplomat heads to Alty-Kuduk to fabricate a claim on the Uzbek province.

December 1657
Administrative Technology Advance: Glorious Monument (19)
It is not enough to be great, people must be able to see our greatness. The ancients knew how to display their greatness and we will do the same by building monuments to withstand the test of time.

Bonus Effect:
Can now build Glorious Monument

January 1658
Event: Naive Relative
A close member of the family of our ruler has proven utterly naive, and keeps telling foreigners vital information publicly. This is technically treason, but executing a member of the royalty might cause unrest.

King Giorgi IX decides to execute him for treason!
-25 administrative power

February 1658
After 181 days we have won the siege of Alatyr! The 4th Army marches on Murom.

June 1650
The Death of King Giorgi IX! (Reigned from November 1656 – June 1658)

Giorgi X (2/3/5) takes the throne!

Demetre (4/4/3) is the new heir!

We have lost 1 stability (-1)

July 1658
We have sent a diplomat to Commonwealth to improve relations.

We have entered a new royal marriage with Spain.

September 1658
Exploration Ideas Advance: Overseas Exploration
Setting up colonies in distant lands is pretty much a one way trip. If strange new diseases don't get you, the amount of time it takes to sail back means you won't be coming home. If we remind people of the potential riches, we can encourage them to seek lands further afield.

Bonus Effect:
Colonial Range: +50%

Wallachia is now a subject of the Commonwealth. We no longer have an alliance or Royal Marriage with them.

We have entered a Royal Marriage with Bulgaria.

December 1658
Event: National Fragmentation
Although comprising a vast territorial area, Georgia is politically a rather shattered nation. Giorgi X's power over the empire has been severely limited by various local rulers and he is faced with increasing difficulty administering the large empire. The disparate mix of culture groups, with different values and beliefs that has resulted in conflicts erupting over the most insignificant matters.

King Giorgi X works to increase centralization efforts.
-126.71 ducats

We spend administrative power to improve our stability to +1.

January 1659
After 302 days we have won the siege of Murom! The 4th Army marches on Vladimir.

After 302 days we have won the siege of Nizhny Novgorod! The 7th Army marches on the NN capital of Galich.

February 1659
After 384 days we have won the siege of Viatka!

April 1659
A diplomat has been sent to Bulgaria to improve relations.

July 1659
Work has begun to turn Udmurtia and Solikamsk into cores.

November 1659
Conversion Successful!
We have converted the heretics of Perm to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Ar-Chally.

After 560 days we have won the siege of Vetluga.

End of the Georgian Conquest of Viatka (August 1657 – November 1659)
King Giorgi X has reached a peace agreement with Nizhny Novgorod, ending the war his older brother had started.

Niznhy Novgorod will cede Rzhev to Denmark
Niznhy Novgorod will cede Viatka, Vetluga and Nizhny Novgorod to Georgia.
Niznhy Novgorod ill pay 89 ducats.
Georgia gains 6 prestige (100)

http://i.imgur.com/xB4j84Y.jpg

Grover

02-22-2015, 06:20 PM

Post War Information
Our military force limit is 155
Our naval force limit is 60

Provinces
Nizhny Novgorod
Base Tax: 5.0
Production: Grain

Vetluga
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Grain

Viatka
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Copper

Work has begun to turn Vetluga and Viatka into cores.

December 1659
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Kazan to the one and only true faith!

A missionary has been sent to Kanadey.

January 1660
Event: Unhappiness Among the Clergy
Conflict of opinion and interest over religious and secular matters between our government and our nation's religious authorities has upset the clergy.

We ignore their demands. -10 Patriarch Authority (0), +10 prestige (100)

February 1660
We have entered a new royal marriage with Hungary.

March 1660
Work has begun to turn Nizhny Novgorod into a core.

The Georgian Conquest of Sibir
King Giorgi X is now working to do what his predecessors did, starting with the late, great Erekle by cutting through Uzbek. They are weakened and besieged by rebels.

The Commonwealth and Denmark will aid the Georgian cause, while what's left of Golden Horde and Persia will aid Uzbek.

October 1660
After 181 days we have won the siege of Syghnak!

November 1660
After 248 days we have won the siege of Lower Ishim!

After 241 days we have won the siege of Kurgan!

February 1661
After 241 days we have won the siege of Baganaly!

March 1661
After 331 days we have won the siege of Shekty!

April 1661
A Revolt!
Uralic Patriots have risen in Perm and Udmurtia!

It appears as if Commonwealth soldiers will take them out for us.

Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Ar-Chally to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Samara.

Military Technology Advance: Flintlock Musket (17)
The matchlock firing mechanism's biggest weakness was the need to keep the match lit in order to fire the weapon, Although wheellock was developed, it was too expensive to produce to enter into mass use. The development of flintlock created a more reliable weapon.

Bonus Effect:
Cavalry Shock: +1.00

May 1661
After 61 days we have won the siege of Kypshak!

June 1661
After 181 days we have won the siege of Aksary!

After 151 days we have won the siege of Alty-Kuduk!

July 1661
Work has begun to turn Perm into a core.

The Commonwealth has eliminated the Uralic Patriots for us.

Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Kanadey to the one and only true faith!

A missionary has been sent to Ukek.

Event: Administration Problems
It is becoming increasingly difficult to administer our armies. The men we have in the job are proving inept and far too venal. We search for men who are just corrupt enough to be bought, without being too greedy, until this is done our military administration will prove costly.

Georgia gets Administrative Problems for five years, giving the following effects:
Land Maintenance Modifier: +10.0%

The province of Solikamsk is now considered part of Georgian patrimony.

August 1661
Golden Horde has accepted peace to get out of the war.

Golden Horde will cede Kostroma to Commonwealth.
Golden Horde will annul all treaties with Uzbek.
Golden Horde will pay 29 ducats.
Georgia gains 5 prestige (100)

A Revolt!
Astrakhani Nationalists have risen up in Ukek!

September 1661
After 265 days we have won the siege of Tyumen!

October 1661
After 421 days we have won the siege of Sibir!

The province of Udmurtia is now considered part of our patrimony.

After 211 days we have won the siege of Tortkara!

After 121 days we have won the siege of Irtesh!

November 1661
A diplomat has been sent to Kazan to fabricate a claim on Simbirsk.

January 1662
Event: Disagreeing Advisor
He's been a faithful servant so far, but now he seems to have grown too insolent. He dares to denounce our great King's policies and he recently did so in public in front of foreign ambasssadors. Even if he's recent, we shouldn't let that become a habit of his.

While incensed, King Giorgi X realizes that the advisor has a point.
-5 Prestige (94)
+25 Military Power

April 1662
After 121 days we have won the siege of Vah!

June 1662
End of the Georgian Conquest of Sibir (March 1660 – June 1662)
King Giorgi X and Khan Arab Muhammad have reached a peace accord to end the Uzbek/Georgian conflict.

Uzbek will cede Cherdyn, Sibir, Tyumen, Kurgan, Lower Ishim, Tortkara and Shekty to Georgia.
Uzbek will pay 38 ducats.
Georgia gains 7 prestige (100)

http://i.imgur.com/5YHiRgY.jpg

Grover

02-22-2015, 07:51 PM

Post War Information
Our military force limit is now 161
Our naval force limit is still 60

Provinces
Cherdyn
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Salt

Sibir
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Furs

Tyumen
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Furs

Kurgan
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Furs

Iglino
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Furs

Lower Ishim
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Iron

Tortkara
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Naval Supplies

Shekty
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Wool

All new provinces have had core work started on them.

It would be wise of us to stop warmongering for awhile and focus on expansion. Our administrative level is falling behind with the constant need to core.

July 1662
Uzbek is no longer a viable rival for us. We have named France our new rival.

September 1662
We have entered a military alliance with Bulgaria.

We have sent a diplomat to improve relations with Denmark.

October 1662
We have sent a diplomat to Ming to improve relations.

Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Samara to the one and only true faith!

March 1663
Conversion Successful!
We have managed to convert the heretics of Ukek to the one and only true faith!

April 1663
The provinces of Viatka and Vetluga are now considered part of Georgian patrimony.

Missionaries head to Vetluga.

June 1663
A Revolt!
Russian Patriots have risen in Nizhny Novgorod and Vetluga!

Current Mission: Improve Relations with Novgorod.

July 1663
We have been informed by the Commander of the Guard in Kartli that Shirvan has been discovered fabricating a claim on Melikates.

October 1663
The province of Perm is now considered part of Georgian patrimony.

December 1663
The Russian Patriots have been defeated in both NN and Vetluga.

January 1664
Our colony in Tura has grown enough to become self-sustaining!
Prestige +1.8 (95)

A colonist heads to Pelym.

Earth Ramparts are now under construction in Perm and Solikamsk.

Star Forts are under construction Melikates, Mush, Tsaritsyn and Bahmut.

Event: Wave of Obscurantism
As a typical response to different kinds of problems, obscurantism was frequent behavior as most nations at least until the Age of Enlightenment arose in the most advanced western nations of the European continent.

Georgia gets 'Obscurantism' for two years. +2.00 national unrest.

February 1664
The province of Nizhny Novgorod is now considered part of our patrimony.

A missionary heads there.

June 1664
The provinces of Sibir, Tyumen, Kurgan, Cherdyn, Shekty, Tortkara and Lower Isham are now considered part of Georgian patrimony.

July 1664
The province of Tura is now considered part of Georgian patrimony.

An Earth Rampart is under construction in Tura.

Event: Native Assimilation in Pelym
Some of the local natives have been assimilated into the colony's population. With the additional population, we have a lot bigger faith in the feasibility of Pelym.

Herald from Qara Qoyunlu
Qara Qoyunlu has declared war upon Persia.

October 1664
A Call to Arms!
The nation of Denmark, our faithful ally, is requesting our aid in the Danish Reconquest of Nordjylland against The Hansa, Sazony, Riga, Bohemia and Venice.

King Giorgi X declines.
-25 prestige (67)

November 1664
An Earth Rampart is under construction in Lower Ishim.

We have entered a military alliance with Ming. We both view Oirat as a rival, so this is a beneficial relationship.

Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Vetluga to the one and only true faith.

A missionary heads to Tyumen.

December 1664
France has announced us as their new rival.

January 1665
Diplomats head to Commonwealth and Hungary to improve relations.

April 1665
Exploration Ideas Advance: Land of Opportunity
By portraying colonial lands and new virgin territory to where any man can make his fortune, possibly some women too, people will emigrate quicker to the colonies. Meaning the nation will have spent less money encouraging people to go there.

Bonus Effect:
Global Settler Increase: +20.00

September 1665
Death of King Giorgi X (Reigned from June 1658 – September 1665)

King Demetre III Bagrationi (4/4/3) takes the throne! Long live the King!

Archil (4/2/2) is the new heir.

We have lost 1 stability (-1)

We have spent administrative power to gain 2 stability. (+1)

We have entered new royal marriages with Spain and Bulgaria.

October 1665
Current Mission: Remove Perm from the Map!

We have entered a new royal marriage with Commonwealth.

November 1665
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Nizhny Novgorod to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Kurgan.

December 1665
Event: Fur
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Pelym that the area has a very rich supply of wildlife and perfect conditions for fur trade.

Fur will now be produced in Pelym.

March 1666
A Revolt!
Kazakhi Nationlists have risen in Tortkara and Lower Isham!

June 1666
The Nationalists in Tortkara have been defeated.

Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Tyumen to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Cherdyn.

July 1666
Event: Corrupt Bureaucracy
Bureaucracy sometimes just doesn't work. The wrong men in the wrong places can lead to corrupt practices which hurt the country's income. Even worse, it will take a few years to get the proper paperwork to change it.

Georgia gets 'Corrupt Bureaucracy' for five years, giving the following effects:
National Tax Modifier: -2.5%

The Khazak Nationalists in Lower Ishim have been defeated.

September 1666
We have maxed relations with Commonwealth

Star Forts are under construction in Kyzylkum, Kungirot and Shekty.

http://i.imgur.com/RDZsVuR.jpg