[i]"If you could hear, at every jolt, the blood come gargling from the froth-corrupted lungs, obscene as cancer, bitter as the cud. Of vile, incurable sores on innocent tongues, my friend, you would not tell with such high zest to children ardent for some desperate glory, the old Lie; Dulce et Decorum est Pro patria mori." [/i] -Wilfred Owen [center][h2]Autumn of 1800[/h2][/center] [img]https://image.ibb.co/jPNMd0/Country-Labelled.png[/img] [b][i][u]1st of July[/u][/i][/b] [b]The Hastel Dominions[/b] continues to show it's support for their allies, [b][color=708090]The Kingdom of Ubren[/color][/b]. The Dominions begin a large-scale recruitment campaign, looking to strengthen their army, so that they can better lend their strength to Ubren. In truth, Ubren already commands one of the most formidable armies of Europe, and with Hastel at their side, they are an increasingly powerful force. [b][i][u]2nd of July[/u][/i][/b] As one of their armies fortifies it's position in Larymnas, another army of [b]The Eternal Hadeen of Dashkatar[/b] is raised. With the remains of their fleet still holding back the ships of [b][color=39b54a]The Echyan Empire[/color][/b], the crossing is relatively untroubled, and the strength of Dashkatar in Europe swells. However even as they do, the forces stood against them grow in size, as more nations begin to mobilize, rallying to the defence of [b]The Kingdom of Sescos[/b], and of Europe as a whole. [b][i][u]4th of July[/u][/i][/b] In an impressive diplomatic move, [b][color=007236]The Three City's Republic of Ianian[/color][/b] is quick to interject in the growing conflict between [b]The Akkadian Empire[/b] and [b]The Republic of Oflua[/b]. All three of the issues that were fanning the flames of war are tackled. Akkadia and Oflua sign a pact of non-aggression, they allow foreign places of worship, swear to protect each other's citizens within their borders, and Oflua allows Akkadia to continue to build their fledgling naval force. Only one issue is yet to be resolved, surrounding the holy city of Akteme, in which Ianian is planning to hold a referendum to decide it's future. Save from anything catastrophic, war has been averted. [b][i][u]6th of July[/u][/i][/b] The combined army of [color=0054a6][b]The Empire of Rubrus[/b][/color] and [b]The Empire of Claidor[/b] reach the city of Batko, still in the hands of [b]The Kingdom of Vendsyssel[/b]. General Klavdiy Levin is given one simple instruction, to retake the city, by any means necessary. The Second Siege of Batko begins, and even with the strength of Rubrus and Claidor lined against them, the garrison of Vendsyssel is far from weak, and the siege may prove to be a long, and difficult one. [b][i][u]9th of July[/u][/i][/b] [b][color=708090]The Kingdom of Ubren[/color][/b] is quick to take interest in the latest discovery of the Ubren Academy of Ballistic Sciences, the gunpowder rockets. They begin to invest more time into the project, turning the main focus of the Academy towards this new technology. Unsurprisingly, this new interest stokes the flames of invention, and many expect that there could be a practical prototype for the rockets before the end of the season. [b][i][u]11th of July[/u][/i][/b] Proving true to their word [b][color=007236]The Three City's Republic of Ianian[/color][/b] sends aid to both [b]The Akkadian Empire[/b] and [b]The Republic of Oflua[/b], rewarding their attendance at the diplomatic peace conference. For Akkadia, this comes in the giving of further industrial support, continuing to stoke the fires of the change in the advancing nation. And for Oflua, Ianian lends its impressive economic strength. Preparations for the referendum in Akteme also begin, representatives of Ianian travelling to ensure there is no foul play from either side. [u][i][b]12th of July[/b][/i][/u] Despite moving towards peace with one rival, the army of [b]The Republic of Oflua[/b] does not stop it's march at the side of [b]The Kingdom of Ilastiri[/b] against another enemy. The combined army reaches the walls of Larymnas, hastily repaired by [b]The Eternal Hadeen of Dashkatar[/b], and dig in. The landscape around the city is broken, and the city itself is next to deserted, as the third siege of Larymnas begins. [b][i][u]15th of July[/u][/i][/b] [b]The Redcliff Empire[/b] continues its task of attempting to stabilize itself. Centuries past, the Empire possessed a formidable navy, controlling the seas around the nation, but as the generations passed, the generals of Redcliff carefully maneuvered their power so that the King slowly fed more and more power to the army, stripping it from the navy. Now, the fleet that Redcliff commands is feeble and outdated, having been forced to simply watch as [b][color=39b54a]The Echyan Empire[/color][/b] ravaged their coastline. And so, King Marino turns his attention towards rebuilding this fleet. As well as constructing new ships, Redcliff sends a messenger to [color=f26522][b]The Republic of Toubres[/b][/color], recalling their new connection, and calling for Toubres to impart some of their extensive naval prowess. [b][i][u]18th of July[/u][/i][/b] In [color=0054a6][b]The Empire of Rubrus[/b][/color], the "Zaibka Express" is born. Continuing the proud tradition that the Empire has for its horsemen, this new creation will allow for quicker communication across the vast stretches of Rubrus, allowing for message and packages to be transported by intrepid riders, their steeds well suited to the endurance, and evolved to survive the chill that seems to cling to the lands of the Empire. [u][i][b]20th of July[/b][/i][/u] To the far south, [color=f26522][b]The Republic of Toubres[/b][/color] continues to grow its colonies. Toubrian Moniz is formed, and with it, Toubres cements it's position on the southern tip of Africa. Following in the same path as their colonies to the west, The Southern Territories of Toubres is created. Self-governed, much like the Western Territories, the capital of the Territories is announced as Toubrian Getares, the oldest of the colonies in the region. Toubres controls vast swathes of the globe, and few can challenge their empire. [u][i][b]23rd of July[/b][/i][/u] Clearly concerned by the threat of war just over their western border, [b][color=39b54a]The Echyan Empire[/color][/b] begins the construction of defences, further fortifying their cities, and constructing imposing forts along the major roads leading into the Empire, and at other strategic points. The workers of the Empire are put to work, and money is poured into the project, but the fortifications quickly begin to take shape. [b][i][u]26th of July[/u][/i][/b] The war between [b][color=2e3192]The Kingdom of Aontas[/color][/b] and [b][color=708090]The Kingdom of Ubren[/color][/b] draws to an abrupt close. After the death of King Matthias, and the coronation of Aontas' new ruler, King Kristian IX, is quickly followed a treaty, ceding the mainland portion of the province of Torrik to Ubren, while retaining the Torrikan Islands. In truth, the war can only be seen as a resounding success for Ubren, having ensured their naval access, and the treaty is a masterstroke for Aontas, potentially ending a war that could cripple them. [b][i][u]28th of July[/u][/i][/b] Attempting to cement their control in the Far East, [b][color=00aeef]The Empire of Attolia[/color][/b] implements a tax on the Malacca Strait, demanding a tariff from all foreign merchants and trade ships. This proves to be an interesting move, as there is only, in truth, one other nation that will likely be travelling through the strait. It appears that relations between Attolia and [b][color=007236]The Three City's Republic of Ianian[/color][/b] are beginning to sour.