Hey hey hey guys, how's it going? I'm taking finals this week, but I only had to take 1 today, so I decided to post an update! Let's begin.
First, I attack Yemen, seeing as they are currently involved in multiple wars.
After a bit, I make peace, and get 4 of their provinces, including one that I had a core on.
Meanwhile, I was called into a war with Kurland, and became war leader. After they were conquered, I decided to vassalize them, just for fun.
I take a province off of the horde Nogai, and attack Persia with a holy war. As of right now, I think I'm gonna concentrate on moving East, but also moving South and North slightly as well.
I annex Persia. Qara Koyunlu is currently split into 2 groups of really poor provinces, so they are not causing me any pain at all.
I cancel my current mission, and get another to marry Austria. I do this easily, before receiving another conversion mission. *sigh*...
Also during this time, I lose my alliance with Sweden, and get one with Bavaria instead.
Meanwhile, down South, I attack Naples for my core. As soon as I take this, I can actually try to attack the Mamluks.
For some reason, even though I had -2 warscore, Naples accepts a ridiculous peace offer. Oh well, works for me, seeing as I get my core and they release Tripoli.
Another move towards centralization. Too bad I need a better king to westernize. Too bad my heir isn't good enough, either... Oh well, I'll do it eventually.
*Also, can someone please explain to me how I can switch out of a monarchy? That would really help.*
I then decide to attack Haasa and Oman in 2 separate wars. During this time I get into a conflict with the Timurids too.
Finally, after a grueling 4 years, I annex Haasa, take 6 provinces off Oman, and get a border province with India from the Timurids!
In my opinion, it was totally worth it!
I noticed that Zaporizhie was having rebel problems, so I attacked them, lest the rebels defect to a Christian nation.
A short time later, I take 2 of their 4 provinces. Next war that I have with them, they are gonna be annexed, for sure.
I also take a province off of Kazan, just for kicks.
Soon after, I get a border friction event on Pskov. I don;t want to pass this opportunity up, so I decide to attack.
2 years later, I take both border provinces, and a bunch of cash.
It seems like noone outside of the HRE has the ability to defeat me in a war.
And now, a map of the entire empire, along with my trusty advisers. Note that my king is only bad at administration, but excellent at diplomacy and military. How mediocre can you be?!
Anyways, that's it for now, folks.
Until next time...