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Hitlers Gay Secret posted:Ah man, now that missionary is wasted. 
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 Allah preserve us, has the crazed Sultana taken us down the path of ruin?
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Hey guys, it’s been a while. I got burnt out on the mod and needed a break from it, but I’ve finally managed to get around to playing again, so updates should be on the way soon. I might take a couple more breaks later on, but they shouldn’t be as long as this was, hopefully.
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Chapter 11 – The Brothers’ War – 1580 to 1590 As the sixteenth century slowly came to an end, the Sultanate of Al Andalus was not in good shape. A humiliating defeat had been suffered against the French and Moroccans, but even this was forgotten as half of Iberia rose up in revolt, arming themselves and marching against the weakened Sultan and his mother.  Measures to counter these revolts had to be taken quickly, so at the command of the queen mother Fatima, a large loan was taken out from the merchant guilds of Qadis, primarily used to rebuild the shattered army.  Once reinforced with Italian mercenaries, the New Mubazirun began the march northeast, where the first of the rebels were engaged. The Aragonese separatists chiefly consisted of peasants armed with sickles and swords, so it didn’t take much to gun them down and reassert the Sultan’s authority in Zaragoza.   Posing a much bigger problem was the rebellion in the west, however, led by Tariq Jizrunid, one of Sultan Husayn’s half-brothers. The New Mubazirun marched towards the rebels and attacked from behind, whilst they were attempting to capture the fortress of al-Adna, but they were all well-trained and armed.  The loyalists were led by al-Mundir, a young general who'd served under the famous Amir Ali Ahmed. He was no match for his predecessor, however, and the rebel leader Tariq managed to deal the New Mubazirun a decisive defeat under the scorching summer sun of al-Adna.   Al-Mundir fell back with heavy losses, the final body count amounting to almost twenty-five thousand dead men, the majority of which were loyalists. To make matters worse, Tariq Jizrunid immediately turned around and ordered an assault on al-Adna, capturing the fortress before nightfall.  The New Mubazirun fell back to Tulaytullah, where they wintered, giving the mercenary troops time to rest and recover. But it wasn't much longer before Sultana Fatima commanded al-Mundir to take the fight back to the rebels, and so he marched northward again, engaging them as just as they lay siege to León.  Again, however, Tariq Jizrunid proved himself al-Mundir’s superior in tactics. Another closely-fought battle ended with the Mubazirun in full-blown retreat, fleeing south with all the haste they could muster and leaving another mountain of dead behind them.  Al-Mundir was fast running out of men, money and options. With his numbers inferior to the rebels’, he eventually decided to take back al-Adna before launching any further offensives, and captured the weakly-fortified castle after a few weeks of siege.   The Sultan’s mother, however, wasn’t exactly pleased upon hearing the news. She knew that every day that passed with Tariq Jizrunid still alive and breathing, her son’s authority as the legal Sultan withered, along with her own. So once again she ordered al-Mundir to crush the rebels in open battle, threatening him with a colourful array of punishments should he fail. So the general did as commanded, but to no avail, with his men shattering after less than a day of fighting, throwing their weapons and yielding the moment the fighting turned against them.   Sultana Fatima didn’t have the time to follow through on her threats, because she and the rest of the royal family were forced to flee Tulaytullah as the rebel army descended on it, intent on following up their victory by capturing the capital.  The Sultana, once safe in a southern haven, sent riders to the Majlis giving them full authority to do whatever it took to overwhelm the rebels. The assembly made full use of this newfound authority, ordering that more money be minted so as to pay their mercenaries, who were on the verge of desertion.  Once his army had recovered again, al-Mundir pushed north, and engaged Tariq’s forces below the walls of Tulaytullah. The New Mubazirun were at full strength once more, and their numbers were roughly on par with the rebels', so there could be no excuses this time...  But again, the rebels came out on top. The battle was fierce and bloody, but Tariq Jizrunid was able to keep his lines together and breach the enemy’s, cleaving the loyalist army in two and destroying what was left.  Al-Mundir barely managed to escape the battlefield with his life, and surrounded with the remnants of his guard, he fled south yet again. Tariq Jizrunid, on the other hand, triumphantly marched into Tulaytullah as its conqueror.  Whilst Tariq crowned himself as the new Sultan of Al Andalus, his half-brother Husayn was still in hiding somewhere in the south. Even with his kingdom on the verge of collapse, he didn’t have the nerve or courage to take charge, instead drinking himself senseless in some secret haven.  For many, this would have been the end of the civil war, but Sultana Fatima was not one to give up, even when she’d already lost. On her orders, the Majlis took out massive loans from wherever they could get them, signing contracts with merchants from Provence to Egypt. She refused to admit defeat, even if it bankrupted what was left of Al Andalus.   And for fourth time, a new army of Berber mercenaries and Andalusi levies was built. Al-Mundir defected to the enemy, so this army was commanded by a powerful loyalist - Abdul Razzaq - who marched north at the head of 30,000 soldiers. This was everything the sultanate had left, it had to be enough, or they were all lost.  The battle was said to be the bloodiest and deadliest of all the engagements in the Brothers’ War, with 60,000 men clashing in the fields outside Tulaytullah, shooting and slashing and stabbing one another to death. The dead formed mountains and smoke blotted out the sun, but neither side could afford to retreat. Up until the very last moment, no one could’ve guessed who would come out the victor, or who would still be Sultan at day’s end.  But all things come to an end, and when the battle did, it was the rebels who broke and fled.  Abdul-Razzaq didn’t stop to rest on his laurels, immediately pursuing what was left of the rebels and pinning them down again at Mursiya, where they were finally crushed after a valiant last stand.   Tariq Jizrunid himself was never found, he may have been amongst the tens of thousands that died that day, he may have fled and lived the rest of his life in anonymity. Whichever it was, his defeat finally brought the civil war to an end, almost eight years of bloodshed and devastation.  Once the last rebel strongholds were recaptured, Sultan Husayn and his mother came out of hiding. Rather than go north and back to Tulaytullah, however, the royal family and the court went south instead, back to Qadis. Once there, the Sultan gave a weary but long-awaited address to the Majlis and announced the end of the war, adding that the country would be governed from the southern capital from that day onward. Not very surprising either, considering the fact the Tulaytullah had been besieged and lost countless times over the past two decades.  For his decisive victory, Abdul-Razzaq was granted vast estates in Qunka for his deeds during the war, turning him into an Amir, a high-ranking lord worthy of a seat on the Majlis. But once all of these formalities, congratulations and rewards were handed out, there could be no turning away from the damage done to Al Andalus. The sultanate was still steeped in debt, with aggressive neighbours encroaching on its territory and no army to throw them back. It was time for recovery and peace, for loans to be repaid and the army rebuilt, it would be years before the sultanate could stand on its own two feet again.   Knowing full well that his Muslim neighbour was weak, the King of France took the opportunity to formally annex Castille, absorbing its lands and proclaiming himself the King of Castille, overlord of all Iberian Christians.  Sultan Husayn and the Majlis could do nothing more than protest, however. If one thing was clear from all the carnage of the past two decades, it was that Al Andalus could no longer face its rivals alone. An alliance network had to be rebuilt, so envoys were sent to revive the pact with the Jizrunid Emirate of Palermo, which had managed to expand after a recent war with Italy.  The Majlis’ attention was drawn westward before long, however. Andalusi spies in Marrakesh informed the assembly that Ubaid, the sultan of Morocco, was planning to expand his holdings in the new world again.  And indeed, a few days later Ubaid delivered a sermon in which he denounced the pagans and heretics of Gharbia, and declared war on Faaninu. The former African colony was conquered within mere weeks, massively adding to Morocco’s overseas holdings.  Again, the Majlis couldn’t exactly attack Morocco, despite the provocations. Instead, they decided to invest more resources into expanding their own colonial empire, sending money and settlers to the Muqtas (viceroyalties) and instructing them to do just that. Before long, the Andalusi colony along the great Mississippi River were growing again, on the verge of becoming self-sustaining.  The island of Jamaica was also claimed by Andalusia, turning it into a the sultanate’s principal naval base in the region.  The Majlis still didn’t have what they desired above all else, however – the fabled gold mines of Gharbia. They would have to cast their nets further afield if they were going to find them, so with the help of willing natives, several new settlements were founded further west, neighbouring the vast and powerful Tlapanec Empire.  This expansion came at a price, however, as the Majlis came to increasingly rely on their overseas governors. The Muqta of Juzur Qarbiya was growing richer and more powerful by the day, and he slowly began working towards more autonomy, efforts which the Majlis quickly put a halt to.  Before tensions between the Muqta and the Majlis could escalate any further, however, the powder keg that was Europe finally exploded into full-blown war...  The League War had begun.  World map: 
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Jul 6, 2017 20:35
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Shame we lost the Civil War. But at least that viperous snake has shown how deep her fangs will sink into our necks for her own safety.
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Jul 6, 2017 20:44
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The Protestant League doesn't look like it's going to last very long.
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Lord Cyrahzax posted:The Protestant League doesn't look like it's going to last very long. The question is if we can stab Morocco while France is distracted.
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Policy Session For more information on policies, available buildings and diplomatic actions, click here, and scroll beneath the chapter list. Policy Restrictions The League of Merchants can submit two policies, the New Taifas one, the Ulema one, and the Jizrunid Loyalists one. The League of Merchants are the dominant faction, so they will have no restrictions to their policies, except for those that apply to other factions. Merchants are unable to declare conquest wars, but are free to declare colonial wars. The Ulema are the second-largest faction, which means that they can no use policies to convert provinces to Sunni. Although conversions will still be very difficult, the penalties will not be so high and it is technically possible to convert a few provinces. The New Taifas are the smallest faction, which means there can be no conquest wars, unless two factions manage to form a coalition. --- Coalitions What are coalitions? Basically a way for smaller factions to band together and force issues through the Majlis. A coalition works when two factions agree to submit a single policy. So, for example, say the Ulema submit a policy to convert a certain province to Islam, and a bunch of Jizrunid Loyalists agree to use their votes to support it. If that policy gains the most votes from both the Ulema and the Loyalists, then it will be passed. There are no restrictions on coalition policies, no matter what faction is in power. The Ruling Faction, however, cannot form any coalitions at all. --- Buildings  For more information on available buildings and their effects, click here. --- State of Affairs Government: Reformed Taifa System (power split between the Sultan and Majlis) Ruling Faction: The League of Merchants Permitted Factions: The New Taifas, the Ulema, the Jizrunid Loyalists Rivals: France, Italy Alliances: Tunis, Provence, Zuwawi, Palermo Subjects: none Other Pacts: none Diplomatic slots: 3/5 Treasury: 70 gold Current net income: 8 gold/month --- With that, the floor is now open for policies. Here are the icon links: code:
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Lord Cyrahzax posted:The Protestant League doesn't look like it's going to last very long. The Protestant League includes France, Italy and most of Germany. I reckon they'll do fine.
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I like how Bavaria appears to be giving Austria a friendly hug 
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 Proposing Allah Ends Rebellions Act: Convert as many provinces to the true faith as possible, rebellious areas first. If they would take arms against us, the Koran will follow the sword.
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AJ_Impy posted:
Seconded
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Jul 6, 2017 23:34
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 Proposing we Rebuild Our poo poo. Get money by any means possible, i.e. colonisation, trade, and use that money to perform the maintenance that our country sorely needs.
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Jul 6, 2017 23:37
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League brothers of the Majlis, Europe has been set on fire but it remains to be seen if this will be like a candle or if the land will truly burn. This is an excellent time for us to have our Muqtas take over Moroccan colonies, by force. I, rabb al-ustul altijarrah of the league, propose we fight a colonial war against Morocco
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AJ_Impy posted:Convert as many provinces to the true faith as possible, rebellious areas first. If they would take arms against us, the Koran will follow the sword. Although commendable, there is still difficulty in showing our future brothers of God the light of Islam. I propose we instead focus on increasing our piety through any means. After this period of strife we need to turn our thoughts towards Allah, so that we can inspire the common folk with our faith and they can return to Islam in kind.
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catlord posted:
Seconding this.
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Jul 7, 2017 01:02
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What's our current naval strength look like?
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paragon1 posted:What's our current naval strength look like? The trade navy's in good shape, almost 40 ships protecting trade in Sevilla. Only got seven carracks though, so the war fleet isn't exactly top notch.
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Jul 7, 2017 01:50
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I propose the We Must Protect Our Tequila Act. The Navy must be brought up to a strength capable of defeating any European power and/or Morocco at sea.
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Jul 7, 2017 02:02
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Dance Officer posted:League brothers of the Majlis, Europe has been set on fire but it remains to be seen if this will be like a candle or if the land will truly burn. This is an excellent time for us to have our Muqtas take over Moroccan colonies, by force. I second this proposal.
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Jul 7, 2017 02:55
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*loses disastrous war against morocco to gain colonies, is extremely weakened* Hey guys lets declare a colonial war on Morocco!!!!! They're still allied with the French, yeah?
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catlord posted:
Supporting. Don't act like Taifas, you morons, how did that work out last time?
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paragon1 posted:
paragon1 posted:*loses disastrous war against morocco to gain colonies, is extremely weakened* Agreed on both accounts. What is with this obsession with fighting Morocco for land when there is still so much of it free for the taking? Ikasuhito fucked around with this message at 03:21 on Jul 7, 2017 |
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Ikasuhito posted:What is with this obsession with fighting Morocco for land when there is still so much of it free for the taking? 
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I propose the "  Act": We follow in our Sultana's footsteps and continue to take out loans and devalue our currency in every way possible. We'll also refuse to pay back loans to non-Muslim countries (if possible).Also this is a joint-proposal, so everyone can vote on this, regardless of faction. We must show our Sultana that we have embraced her ideals.
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Got a couple policies going: nothing yet. AJ_Impy posted:Proposing Allah Ends Rebellions Act: Convert as many provinces to the true faith as possible, rebellious areas first. If they would take arms against us, the Koran will follow the sword. AJ_Impy, Vinny Possum. Chatrapati posted:Although commendable, there is still difficulty in showing our future brothers of God the light of Islam. I propose we instead focus on increasing our piety through any means. After this period of strife we need to turn our thoughts towards Allah, so that we can inspire the common folk with our faith and they can return to Islam in kind. Chatrapati. catlord posted:Proposing we Rebuild Our poo poo. Get money by any means possible, i.e. colonisation, trade, and use that money to perform the maintenance that our country sorely needs. catlord, Talas, GunnerJ. Dance Officer posted:League brothers of the Majlis, Europe has been set on fire but it remains to be seen if this will be like a candle or if the land will truly burn. This is an excellent time for us to have our Muqtas take over Moroccan colonies, by force. Dance Officer, Technowolf. paragon1 posted:I propose the We Must Protect Our Tequila Act. The Navy must be brought up to a strength capable of defeating any European power and/or Morocco at sea. paragon1, Ikasuhito.  nothing yet. Proposed coalitions: Ulama and undecided: Hitlers Gay Secret posted:I propose the " Hitlers Gay Secret.
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Chatrapati posted:
Only a pious nation is a safe nation. Allah is needed in our lives more than ever after this turbulent time. I support this measure
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AJ_Impy posted:
 I support this measure, with the addendum that We revoke Dhimmi status from the Castillians, and start converting them first. Preferably provinces close to France. They've shown themselves to be unworthy of religious protection. Plus, France can't save the Iberian Christians if there are no Iberian Christians.
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I hate to be that guy, but isn't the Ulema proposal not allowed due to them not being in power? Or am I misunderstanding something?
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paragon1 posted:I hate to be that guy, but isn't the Ulema proposal not allowed due to them not being in power? Or am I misunderstanding something? It was changed so that we could propose it if were the second most powerful faction. If we are in power provinces get converted without us voting. If we're neither in power or second in power we can't vote for it.
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paragon1 posted:*loses disastrous war against morocco to gain colonies, is extremely weakened* I'm wrong. How on earth does one fight some colonial wars without causing a world war in the 1600's. Dance Officer fucked around with this message at 11:19 on Jul 7, 2017 |
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Ralepozozaxe posted:I support this measure, with the addendum that We revoke Dhimmi status from the Castillians, and start converting them first. Preferably provinces close to France. They've shown themselves to be unworthy of religious protection. Plus, France can't save the Iberian Christians if there are no Iberian Christians. I am in support of the Dalai Ulama's wise addition to this fine proposal.
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Well I guess someone from the Jizrunid Loyalists should make a proposal. To celebrate the Jizrunids' return to their ancestral homeland, I propose the the Home Sweet Home act. We must develop the city of Qadis by at least one point in each category of tax, production, and manpower, and construct at least one new building there. If there are no building slots available the Sultan may at his discretion choose to develop the city further to create a new slot, or if there are no possible buildings to construct then the Sultan may disregard that part of the law.
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Can we support more than one proposal? 'Cause if so I would also like to support:paragon1 posted:
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Technowolf posted:Can we support more than one proposal? Nah, one vote for each person with a seat on the Majlis.
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Ralepozozaxe posted:It was changed so that we could propose it if were the second most powerful faction. If we are in power provinces get converted without us voting. If we're neither in power or second in power we can't vote for it. Ah okay. That makes sense. Dance Officer posted:
Going by irl colonial wars, you don't. 
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I, Lutfi al-Uthman of the New Taifas, propose the "Free our Dhimmi" Act! Should they be found in a precarious position we are to attack France with the goal of having them release Castille and if possible Corsica-Sardinia.
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Yeah, those are OUR rebellious Christians, France! 
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AJ_Impy posted:
I support this.
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Hashim posted:Nah, one vote for each person with a seat on the Majlis. Then I withdraw my support rabb al-ustul altijarrah's colonial war and support the We Must Protect Our Tequila Act instead.
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