Ampharos

World in Revolution: 1861

Kaiserthum Oesterreich
The Austrian Empire

This Emperor is concerned with the recent war preparations made by the Great Powers of Europe and warns that the Austrian Empire will do everything in its power to ensure the territorial integrity of the German Confederation and the prosperity its inhabitants. We urge all parties to convene at Constantinople to discuss the current state of affairs and prevent another war from breaking out on the continent.

To the French Emperor and the Queen of the United Kingdom, we urge you to withdrawal your declaration and find a peaceful solution to this sorrowful state of affairs. It is the wish of this Emperor that both the American and European continents will know peace. Once more, we urge our European brothers and sisters to stand together and bring peace, not war, to the people of Europe and the Americas.

To the Kingdom of Prussia, we likewise urge restraint on behalf of your people. As President of the German Confederation and Austrian Emperor, I am deeply concerned for the safety of the German people. However, I advise against a declaration of war against the French Empire. We do not wish the Rhine red with French and German blood.

In the interests of the ensuring the integrity of our Empire and Confederation, the Austrian Empire will mobilizing and urges its allies in Germany (Bavaria, et al) to follow our example, once more, so that we can stand together and ensure the integrity of the German Confederation and the prosperity of its inhabitants.

- Franz Joseph I, Austrian Emperor

Hope's Harbinger [Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy]

Is there a particular reason we're heading toward the Underdeep? Specifically, is there something there that should be attracting us like loot, or some dwarven city? Curious mostly so that I can mention it in the sheet.

World in Revolution: 1861

Kaiserthum Oesterreich
The Austrian Empire

The Austrian Empire accepts the Ottoman Empire’s invitation to the Conference of Constantinople. We hope that, together, the Great Powers can maintain the Concert of Europe and ensure prosperity for people of every nation across the continent. With this in mind, we ask the Ottoman Empire to invite the Kingdom of Italy to the Conference of Constantinople so that we may discuss key issues, especially those regarding the status of the Kingdom of Venice and the independence of the City of Rome.

To the King of Italy, we hope that you will accept the Ottoman Sultan’s invitation, should he extend one to you. We have much to discuss at the conference, and believe that our issues may be resolved with the pen rather than the sword.

To the Emperor of Russia, the Austrian Empire is very much interested in discussing the terms of an alliance. We are interested in maintaining peace on the continent, and therefore, propose a Non-Aggression Pact between our two nations. As long as this treaty stands, neither shall engage in armed conflict with one another and attempt to resolve disputes through peaceful negotiation.

To the Queen of the United Kingdom, we are pleased to hear of your interest in ensuring peace in both Europe and abroad. Likewise to the French Emperor, it warms us to hear that the other Great Powers of Europe as concerned about maintaining the balance of power as us. We wish both of you well in this endeavor and have the Austrian Empire’s fullest cooperation in ensuring that there will be peace in Europe.

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thorgili, the picture for your coat of arms doesn't work. It just shows a broken link.

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Turn 2 of this game:

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I've sent my orders.

I guess we'll see who declares war though. World War I fifty years early.

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Byrd Man said If you value cotton over bread, then so be it. I just hope your citizens can eat pantaloons.

Ahahaha.

If the Union wins the ACW, man, I don't think Canada is going to be having a good time.

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So Boerd said
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Some of us are in much bigger debts than others, at least compared to our yearly balance, so it's potentially that plus some other economic factors.

The Ottomans and China, for example, are in some serious debt compared to their balance, whereas you could pay off yours fairly done. I don't imagine that's a coincidence.

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Heyitsjiwon said
I thought about all those, but I'm not too familiar with the history of the Scandinavian nations or the low lands either. Spain... is just Spain. No thanks. I think Siam. Maybe Ethiopia? I enjoy playing the underdogs. Those two are not some of the most powerful nations for sure, but they still have quite the regional power and influence.

Siam is in a safe spot since Britain and France probably want it as a buffer between British India and soon-to-be French Indochina. Your power projection might be a little questionable, though, much less so than Korea's would be since your only neighbors are most likely going to be European colonies.

Ethiopia has a lot of potential since Europe didn't bother with it too much until Italy came along, and you have the potential to expand into the rest of the Horn of Africa.

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Heyitsjiwon said Korea is a bit too minor to really have any influence in this RP.

Depends on China and Japan, really. We're right before the Meiji Restoration, so if you followed the same path, you could conceivably turn Korea into a regional power and intervene in, say, the Boxer Rebellion, as well as lay claim to some Pacific islands.

Sweden or Spain also work too. Sweden because you can conceivably unify Scandinavia if something bad happens to Denmark and Spain because. well, it's Spain.