Post by Raphael de Aragon on Nov 23, 2005 19:24:06 GMT -5
Here is a list of Kingdoms of which you can be King of. Kingship is handed out on a first come, first serve basis. If you wish to be a Lord, Knight, Earl, or Duke of a certain Kingdom, PM the King of that Kingdom, they can be Identifed with their rank in their title, as mine says emperor of Aragon.
Available Kingdoms:
King of Scotland. (Scotland is a land encompassing the Northern area of the Britsh Island, it is a torn land, full of quarreling Nobles and Lords, the various clans always competing for land and power, the King has no real power, and it will be hard to unite this torn Kingdom)
King of Ireland. (Ireland is in the same situation as Scotland, only somewhat more united, but the above still applies here)
King of Wales. (Wales is a united country, but gripped in poverty after the celts having been pushed back by the Saxons and Normans, a King will need to bring honor back ot his people, set his kingdom back in order, and take back his country)
King of Normandy. (Normandy is a vast and rich Kingdom, Encompassing present-day England, the North Western area of present-day France, southern Italy and the Island of Sicily, it is a rich and great nation, ready to expand and take up the Cross.) THIS KINGDOM HAS BEEN TAKEN, IT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. (This is a great Empire stretching from southern Denmark to mid-Italy, from France to Poland and Hungary, the islands of corisca and sardina, the King of this influental Empire must be weary, else make the kings of the surrounding nations angry at him, the Emperor of this Nation is set right off the bat to take up the Crusade) THE HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE HAS BEEN TAKEN, IT IS NO LONGER AN OPTION.
Duke of the Duchy of Pomerania. (This land has recently broke off from the Holy Roman Empire, it's ruler must consolidate his power and get ready from retaliation from the Emperor)
King of Denmark. (This is a small, but rich Kingdom, able to stave off the Holy Roman Empire, It encompasses present-day Denmark and the southern end of Sweden, a King of this country would be able to expand and take up the Crusade)
King of Norway. (This is a large, cold nation in the far north of Europe, hardy people and devout, the Norweigans are better off then some countries, but cannot match the power of the Normans or Germans) NORWAY AS BEEN TAKEN, IT IS NO LONGER AN OPTION.
King of Sweden. (This is another large, cold nation, bordering Norway to the west and Denmark to the south. like Norway is has a low population density, filled with peaceful forests and mountains, a beautiful nation, the King of this nation, like the King of Norway, will need to expand to gain power enough to be noticed in the political arena)
King of Croatia. (This powerful nation in southern europe is strong, bordering the adriatic sea, it is a steadfast nation steeped in tradition, but the nobles gain ever more power each day, the King of this country must bring his people back under hsi full control if he ever wishes to face other countries in battle)
King of Poland. (A large country bordering the Holy Roman Empire, it is very devout and has withstood Holy Roman and Hungarian influence, but it's edges are crumbling, and it requires a strong King to bring it back to it's roots and resist foreign influence) POLAND HAS BEEN TAKEN, IT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
King of Hungary. (A great, rich Kingdom, filled with pastureland, reknown for it's great calvalry and chariots, but the Nobles have great power, and can counteract the King. The leader of this nation must bring his Nobles and lands back under his control)
Ruler of the Principality of Servia. (the nobles of servia, under croatian control, in their greed, have broke off from croatia to get more power and wealth for themselves. The ruler of this new nation must bring the country back to honor and be ready to defend against the croatian onslaught)
King of Lithuania. (Lithuania is a devout, steadfast, stubborn nation, resisting Russian influence, spaning from Prussia to the mid-Baltic, it is a poor, impoverished country though, the King must think about money before he can think about Crusade)
King of France. (France is a proud country, but impoverished and full of turmoil, it is being pressed in at all sides, the Holy Roman Empire encroaching at one side, the Normans taking lands by the miles on the other, a good King will be needed to organize the forces of France and to repel the invaders)
King of Iceland. (Iceland has no king, even more disorganized than Scotland or Ireland, it's just a loose collection of towns, it will take a strong man to unite these towns and make Iceland into a real force)
Kingdom of Esthonia. (this mid sized Kingdom on the shoreline to the north of Lithuania is a well-off, sparsely populated kingdom saved from turmoil because of it's isolation, the king of this country could put it's resources to use to expand and put himself on the political map)
Kingdom of Russia. (Russia is a split place, a large country, ranging into mid asia, but totally ununited, with no king, being pressed in by the Turks and Mongols to the south and west. A charismatic man is needed to unite the city-states under one banner and bring the full force of Russia upon the invaders)
Kingdom of the Petchenegs. (This kingdom to the south of russia is a land of loosely affliated cities, with the Kings hardly having any power, much like Ireland, being pressed at by the Byzantines in their effort to compensate for the loss of land to the Turks, a good king is needed to push bak the Byzantines and reset themselves as a power in Europe)
Kingdom of the Khazars. (This deeply traditional, impoverished, marshy kingdom is ever being pressed at by the Turks, a good king is needed to push them back and help the Crusaders)
King of Nevarre. (This miniscule, but rich, kingdom is surround by the joint nation of Leon-Portugal-Castile-Aragon, being conquered is gauranteed, an extraordinary King will be needed to keep this small nation afloat in the turmoils aad wars of europe)
Caliph of the Spanish Moors. (The lands of the Spanish moors take up the south, western, and central lands of the Iberian peninsula, it is a great, strong, islamic nation that has stood firm against the onslaught of the Christian nations of the North, but now greater threats emerge, the King must protect his nation and decide if he will protect Jerusalem, one of the most holy places in his religion)
Caliph of the North African Moors. (The lands of the North African Moors take up the lands of North Africa from present-day Morocco to Egypt, It is a wealthy and powerful land, strong and rich from the sea trade, the king of this land is fully prepared to cut-off any Crusade coming by the sea)
Caliph of the Southern Moors. (The lands of the Southern Moors are directly below that of the North African Moors, extending down to the Great Desert, they go from the West Coast of africa to the border of Egypt, this is a land with good relations with the Northern Moors, full of honor, they fly to their aid if ever there is need, they are a great enemy indeed)
Sultan of Egypt. (Egypt is a wealthy land, spanning from the Nile Delta to the merger of the blue and white Niles, from the Red Sea to the lands of the Moors, it is a fairly peaceful country, neutral in the Crusades, with little standing army)
Sultan of Syria. (Syria is a pushed nation, covering the south of the Middle East; the fertile crescent, and the Arabian Peninsula. It's northern and western lands taken by the Turks and Armenians, it is in disaray, with many reaching for the Crown, a strong Sultan is needed in these Dark Times to protect the Holy Cities and bring his nation back to the fore)
King of the Turks. (The Turks are a strong people, used to the Horse and the Bow, recently converted to Islam, they have pushed back the Byzantines nearly to Greece, the Syrians nearly to Arabia, they range from Pakistan to Turkey, south to Jerusalem, they surround the Armenians, and are ready to strike at any time, they will feel the brunt of the Crusaders, a strong King will be needed to reunite the split armies and Lords of the Turks to face this new threat)
King of the Mongolians. (The Mongolian Empire is a vast and untamed land led by the Mongolian hordes, a plundered land, the mongolians allow religious and economic freedom and enjoy an uncontested rule, their lands border siberia to the north and the Great Wall to the south, built to keep them out. Will it's king take over russia or head for the holy land to bring the europeans and muslims to their knees?) THE MONGOLIANS CANNOT ATTACK THE HOLY LAND UNTIL THE MID 1100'S BECAUSE OF HISTORICAL PROBLEMS, HOWEVER SOUTHEASTERN ASIA AND PAKISTAN/AFGHANISTAN AND SOUTHEASTERN RUSSIA ARE FAIR GAME. MONGOLIA HAS BEEN TAKEN
King of Ethiopia. (Ethiopia is a large, strong kingdom compared to the surrounding african tribes and people, on the shores of western africa, this is a strong, devout, largely forgotten eastern orthodox nation it one of the only places south of egypt with true cities, while they are much stronger then the african tribes they cannot match the power of the northern countries, will its king come back to the political arena and help the crusade from the south, or remain isolated and content with what he has now?)
Chief of the Central African Tribes (Central Africa is a jungle filled, weird land, where the men are dark skinned, with bamboo spears, wicker shields, and charging war elephants. It is a divided land, full of contesting tribes, who practice a weird religion where spirits are called forth to do ones bidding, voodoo. It will take a strong warrior to unite the tribes and create a strong nation. then will he go north to see the fabled "cities" and participate in the "Great War" or will he stay to his native jungles?)
King of Armenia (Armenia is a small land centered around the immensley wealthy city of edessa, it is an Eastern Orthodox Kingdom that has withstood the Turkish tide, it is surrounded by Turks on all sides and awaits the Byzantines to help it. A king must bring good defenses up to protect the remnants of his kingdom and gives the Crusaders a road to Jerusalem)
Emperor of Aragon-Castile-Leon (This land encompasses all of the Northern and Western Iberian Peninsula except the land of Nevarre, it is a rich, traditional land, reknown for the bravery and strength of it's warriors and the honor of it's Kings. A good King will be needed to push back the Moors out of Europe and reconsecrate the land in the name of Christianity) THIS LAND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE, IT HAS BEEN TAKEN.
The Byzantine Emperor (All that is left of the great Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire covers all of Greece, Macedonia, Bulgaria, and officially Turkey. But it's borders have been pushed back nearly to the tip of Turkey, Turkey being swarmed by citizens of the Turkish Empire. The Byzantines have no real control there, but want it back.) THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE CANNOT BE TAKEN UNTIL AFTER THE FIRST CRUSADE
The States of the Church (This is a land in western Italy, centered around rome, larger then some Kingdoms, that belongs to the Church, it is mostly devoted to housing Cardinals and Bishops, and generating funds for the Church) THIS LAND CANNOT BE TAKEN AS IT BELONGS TO THE CHURCH.
The Emperor of Japan (This is an isolated island country, surrounded by seas. Will it's ruler show his face to the other lands? Or be contented with his Island Kingdom?)
Chief of the Tribes of South East Asia (South East Asia is a divided land, filled with jungles and city states. A strong hand is needed to unite the city-states and bring these lands into the political fold)
Chief of the South African Tribes (South Africa is a fickle land, filled with open plains as well as jungles. It is filled with strange, dark-skinned men, much like Central Africa. A strong chief is needed to unite these strange tribes and present a strong front against the men of the North)
Ruler of India (India is a great, jungled land, filled with prospects of wealth and riches. It is a rich land, and a strong land. It's ruler will be well off indeed)
Emperor of China (China is a rich, advanced nation, ruled by the upper class. It has the ability to defend against the Mongol hordes, yet the land is beginning to come apart at the seams. It will take a strong hand to rule this land)
Available Kingdoms:
King of Scotland. (Scotland is a land encompassing the Northern area of the Britsh Island, it is a torn land, full of quarreling Nobles and Lords, the various clans always competing for land and power, the King has no real power, and it will be hard to unite this torn Kingdom)
King of Ireland. (Ireland is in the same situation as Scotland, only somewhat more united, but the above still applies here)
King of Wales. (Wales is a united country, but gripped in poverty after the celts having been pushed back by the Saxons and Normans, a King will need to bring honor back ot his people, set his kingdom back in order, and take back his country)
King of Normandy. (Normandy is a vast and rich Kingdom, Encompassing present-day England, the North Western area of present-day France, southern Italy and the Island of Sicily, it is a rich and great nation, ready to expand and take up the Cross.) THIS KINGDOM HAS BEEN TAKEN, IT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. (This is a great Empire stretching from southern Denmark to mid-Italy, from France to Poland and Hungary, the islands of corisca and sardina, the King of this influental Empire must be weary, else make the kings of the surrounding nations angry at him, the Emperor of this Nation is set right off the bat to take up the Crusade) THE HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE HAS BEEN TAKEN, IT IS NO LONGER AN OPTION.
Duke of the Duchy of Pomerania. (This land has recently broke off from the Holy Roman Empire, it's ruler must consolidate his power and get ready from retaliation from the Emperor)
King of Denmark. (This is a small, but rich Kingdom, able to stave off the Holy Roman Empire, It encompasses present-day Denmark and the southern end of Sweden, a King of this country would be able to expand and take up the Crusade)
King of Norway. (This is a large, cold nation in the far north of Europe, hardy people and devout, the Norweigans are better off then some countries, but cannot match the power of the Normans or Germans) NORWAY AS BEEN TAKEN, IT IS NO LONGER AN OPTION.
King of Sweden. (This is another large, cold nation, bordering Norway to the west and Denmark to the south. like Norway is has a low population density, filled with peaceful forests and mountains, a beautiful nation, the King of this nation, like the King of Norway, will need to expand to gain power enough to be noticed in the political arena)
King of Croatia. (This powerful nation in southern europe is strong, bordering the adriatic sea, it is a steadfast nation steeped in tradition, but the nobles gain ever more power each day, the King of this country must bring his people back under hsi full control if he ever wishes to face other countries in battle)
King of Poland. (A large country bordering the Holy Roman Empire, it is very devout and has withstood Holy Roman and Hungarian influence, but it's edges are crumbling, and it requires a strong King to bring it back to it's roots and resist foreign influence) POLAND HAS BEEN TAKEN, IT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
King of Hungary. (A great, rich Kingdom, filled with pastureland, reknown for it's great calvalry and chariots, but the Nobles have great power, and can counteract the King. The leader of this nation must bring his Nobles and lands back under his control)
Ruler of the Principality of Servia. (the nobles of servia, under croatian control, in their greed, have broke off from croatia to get more power and wealth for themselves. The ruler of this new nation must bring the country back to honor and be ready to defend against the croatian onslaught)
King of Lithuania. (Lithuania is a devout, steadfast, stubborn nation, resisting Russian influence, spaning from Prussia to the mid-Baltic, it is a poor, impoverished country though, the King must think about money before he can think about Crusade)
King of France. (France is a proud country, but impoverished and full of turmoil, it is being pressed in at all sides, the Holy Roman Empire encroaching at one side, the Normans taking lands by the miles on the other, a good King will be needed to organize the forces of France and to repel the invaders)
King of Iceland. (Iceland has no king, even more disorganized than Scotland or Ireland, it's just a loose collection of towns, it will take a strong man to unite these towns and make Iceland into a real force)
Kingdom of Esthonia. (this mid sized Kingdom on the shoreline to the north of Lithuania is a well-off, sparsely populated kingdom saved from turmoil because of it's isolation, the king of this country could put it's resources to use to expand and put himself on the political map)
Kingdom of Russia. (Russia is a split place, a large country, ranging into mid asia, but totally ununited, with no king, being pressed in by the Turks and Mongols to the south and west. A charismatic man is needed to unite the city-states under one banner and bring the full force of Russia upon the invaders)
Kingdom of the Petchenegs. (This kingdom to the south of russia is a land of loosely affliated cities, with the Kings hardly having any power, much like Ireland, being pressed at by the Byzantines in their effort to compensate for the loss of land to the Turks, a good king is needed to push bak the Byzantines and reset themselves as a power in Europe)
Kingdom of the Khazars. (This deeply traditional, impoverished, marshy kingdom is ever being pressed at by the Turks, a good king is needed to push them back and help the Crusaders)
King of Nevarre. (This miniscule, but rich, kingdom is surround by the joint nation of Leon-Portugal-Castile-Aragon, being conquered is gauranteed, an extraordinary King will be needed to keep this small nation afloat in the turmoils aad wars of europe)
Caliph of the Spanish Moors. (The lands of the Spanish moors take up the south, western, and central lands of the Iberian peninsula, it is a great, strong, islamic nation that has stood firm against the onslaught of the Christian nations of the North, but now greater threats emerge, the King must protect his nation and decide if he will protect Jerusalem, one of the most holy places in his religion)
Caliph of the North African Moors. (The lands of the North African Moors take up the lands of North Africa from present-day Morocco to Egypt, It is a wealthy and powerful land, strong and rich from the sea trade, the king of this land is fully prepared to cut-off any Crusade coming by the sea)
Caliph of the Southern Moors. (The lands of the Southern Moors are directly below that of the North African Moors, extending down to the Great Desert, they go from the West Coast of africa to the border of Egypt, this is a land with good relations with the Northern Moors, full of honor, they fly to their aid if ever there is need, they are a great enemy indeed)
Sultan of Egypt. (Egypt is a wealthy land, spanning from the Nile Delta to the merger of the blue and white Niles, from the Red Sea to the lands of the Moors, it is a fairly peaceful country, neutral in the Crusades, with little standing army)
Sultan of Syria. (Syria is a pushed nation, covering the south of the Middle East; the fertile crescent, and the Arabian Peninsula. It's northern and western lands taken by the Turks and Armenians, it is in disaray, with many reaching for the Crown, a strong Sultan is needed in these Dark Times to protect the Holy Cities and bring his nation back to the fore)
King of the Turks. (The Turks are a strong people, used to the Horse and the Bow, recently converted to Islam, they have pushed back the Byzantines nearly to Greece, the Syrians nearly to Arabia, they range from Pakistan to Turkey, south to Jerusalem, they surround the Armenians, and are ready to strike at any time, they will feel the brunt of the Crusaders, a strong King will be needed to reunite the split armies and Lords of the Turks to face this new threat)
King of the Mongolians. (The Mongolian Empire is a vast and untamed land led by the Mongolian hordes, a plundered land, the mongolians allow religious and economic freedom and enjoy an uncontested rule, their lands border siberia to the north and the Great Wall to the south, built to keep them out. Will it's king take over russia or head for the holy land to bring the europeans and muslims to their knees?) THE MONGOLIANS CANNOT ATTACK THE HOLY LAND UNTIL THE MID 1100'S BECAUSE OF HISTORICAL PROBLEMS, HOWEVER SOUTHEASTERN ASIA AND PAKISTAN/AFGHANISTAN AND SOUTHEASTERN RUSSIA ARE FAIR GAME. MONGOLIA HAS BEEN TAKEN
King of Ethiopia. (Ethiopia is a large, strong kingdom compared to the surrounding african tribes and people, on the shores of western africa, this is a strong, devout, largely forgotten eastern orthodox nation it one of the only places south of egypt with true cities, while they are much stronger then the african tribes they cannot match the power of the northern countries, will its king come back to the political arena and help the crusade from the south, or remain isolated and content with what he has now?)
Chief of the Central African Tribes (Central Africa is a jungle filled, weird land, where the men are dark skinned, with bamboo spears, wicker shields, and charging war elephants. It is a divided land, full of contesting tribes, who practice a weird religion where spirits are called forth to do ones bidding, voodoo. It will take a strong warrior to unite the tribes and create a strong nation. then will he go north to see the fabled "cities" and participate in the "Great War" or will he stay to his native jungles?)
King of Armenia (Armenia is a small land centered around the immensley wealthy city of edessa, it is an Eastern Orthodox Kingdom that has withstood the Turkish tide, it is surrounded by Turks on all sides and awaits the Byzantines to help it. A king must bring good defenses up to protect the remnants of his kingdom and gives the Crusaders a road to Jerusalem)
Emperor of Aragon-Castile-Leon (This land encompasses all of the Northern and Western Iberian Peninsula except the land of Nevarre, it is a rich, traditional land, reknown for the bravery and strength of it's warriors and the honor of it's Kings. A good King will be needed to push back the Moors out of Europe and reconsecrate the land in the name of Christianity) THIS LAND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE, IT HAS BEEN TAKEN.
The Byzantine Emperor (All that is left of the great Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire covers all of Greece, Macedonia, Bulgaria, and officially Turkey. But it's borders have been pushed back nearly to the tip of Turkey, Turkey being swarmed by citizens of the Turkish Empire. The Byzantines have no real control there, but want it back.) THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE CANNOT BE TAKEN UNTIL AFTER THE FIRST CRUSADE
The States of the Church (This is a land in western Italy, centered around rome, larger then some Kingdoms, that belongs to the Church, it is mostly devoted to housing Cardinals and Bishops, and generating funds for the Church) THIS LAND CANNOT BE TAKEN AS IT BELONGS TO THE CHURCH.
The Emperor of Japan (This is an isolated island country, surrounded by seas. Will it's ruler show his face to the other lands? Or be contented with his Island Kingdom?)
Chief of the Tribes of South East Asia (South East Asia is a divided land, filled with jungles and city states. A strong hand is needed to unite the city-states and bring these lands into the political fold)
Chief of the South African Tribes (South Africa is a fickle land, filled with open plains as well as jungles. It is filled with strange, dark-skinned men, much like Central Africa. A strong chief is needed to unite these strange tribes and present a strong front against the men of the North)
Ruler of India (India is a great, jungled land, filled with prospects of wealth and riches. It is a rich land, and a strong land. It's ruler will be well off indeed)
Emperor of China (China is a rich, advanced nation, ruled by the upper class. It has the ability to defend against the Mongol hordes, yet the land is beginning to come apart at the seams. It will take a strong hand to rule this land)