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Wonderful that Dobczyński clearly keeps his sword well polished, much like his father did.
Far more wonderful is Konstantin's kindly offering protection to Ryazan. Ryazan would be lost without such aid, and likely lost with it! Good that further gains have been made from the Horde, more yet need be done though to sort out the map.
@ loki100: I know what you mean, yes, the shape is getting a bit embarassing. It was appropriately masculine before but now it's a bit...limp. However! More manly conquest and the PU inheritance should see the old chap perked up again!
@ RGB: Inflation's pretty low, I'll post a boring economical / statistical / geographical roundup soonish
@ morningSIDEr: It's an important family business, and he's not going to let the side - or other things - down!
And yes, who wouldn't feel safer with Konstantin in charge? The main objective for now, as you suggest, is to satisfy the Guild of Cartographers. There are rebellious mutterings amongst them. Weaker groups have toppled kingdoms.
@ RGB: Inflation's pretty low, I'll post a boring economical / statistical / geographical roundup soonish
@ morningSIDEr: It's an important family business, and he's not going to let the side - or other things - down!
And yes, who wouldn't feel safer with Konstantin in charge? The main objective for now, as you suggest, is to satisfy the Guild of Cartographers. There are rebellious mutterings amongst them. Weaker groups have toppled kingdoms.
Welcome, one and all, to a brief statistical, financial and geographical analysis, presented by Roman Vladimirov (Minister for Finance, Bankmeister) with the assistance of Seamus Arkadiusz Dobczyński (Captain of the Guard, Special Advisor, Cross of Valour, Warden of the Western Marches, etc)
Tver is sponsored by Crukio Bankas, providers of reliable, discreet Lithuanian banking services.
Britannia Rules The Waves. But not Glamorgan.
France has decided to take a Spanish holiday – despite Castille holding most of North Africa, as usual, Le Blob is on top. And Sicily has decided that it fancies the Pyrenees.
Bavaria, Austria and Hungary have made the biggest gains in the HRE/East Central Europe region. Bavaria have three of the provinces needed to form Germany...
Ottomans strong, though one of the Turkish minors is still clinging on. Austria in Macedonia. Where else would they be?
And Ulm is a Merchant Republic.
Tver has made it onto the front page of the Income ledger,a cause for wild celebration and the loss of most of said income on murderously strong alcohol
Our technological situation...could be better...
Novgorod – as might be expected – is our richest province, the CoT now worth around 300 ducats. Once our Production Efficiency increases, though, some of those others will make useful contributions
For Anglophone readers: pies!
For our Polonic brethren: pies!
A quick tech overview
Our masterfully well-run economy
And most important of all: Prestige!
Tver is sponsored by Crukio Bankas, providers of reliable, discreet Lithuanian banking services.
Britannia Rules The Waves. But not Glamorgan.
France has decided to take a Spanish holiday – despite Castille holding most of North Africa, as usual, Le Blob is on top. And Sicily has decided that it fancies the Pyrenees.
Bavaria, Austria and Hungary have made the biggest gains in the HRE/East Central Europe region. Bavaria have three of the provinces needed to form Germany...
Ottomans strong, though one of the Turkish minors is still clinging on. Austria in Macedonia. Where else would they be?
And Ulm is a Merchant Republic.
Tver has made it onto the front page of the Income ledger,a cause for wild celebration and the loss of most of said income on murderously strong alcohol
Our technological situation...could be better...
Novgorod – as might be expected – is our richest province, the CoT now worth around 300 ducats. Once our Production Efficiency increases, though, some of those others will make useful contributions
For Anglophone readers: pies!
For our Polonic brethren: pies!
A quick tech overview
Our masterfully well-run economy
And most important of all: Prestige!
overall not too bad ... and you've done well to escape the period of constant brutality by the horde with relatively low inflation. In tech terms you're on a par with your neighbours.
What you really need is a football team you can buy and then milk for all the cash you can ... but of course that is so far fetched and unrealistic
What you really need is a football team you can buy and then milk for all the cash you can ... but of course that is so far fetched and unrealistic
Szarik to the rescue of statisticians everywhere!
German space marines, terrifying thought. You definitely need a tank to deal with them, since you already got a dog.
German space marines, terrifying thought. You definitely need a tank to deal with them, since you already got a dog.
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Once you Westernize, you'll catch up in tech with alarming rapidity. Just keep an eye out for opportunities to annex territory adjacent to more advanced Central and Western European nations. And make sure your sliders are already in place for such an opportunity.
@ loki100: I'm not too worried about it at the moment. I can afford some better Great Men which will help a bit.
@ RGB: Indeed, I'm not sure what Tech Level you get a T-34 at. Can't be too far off?
@ Extreme Unction: Indeed. I've played as Poland before, so I'm used to having to Westernise. And I have a border with Denmark, who are miles ahead of me on tech, so if I can get my sliders into the right places, I can Westernise. It'll still be a while, though, and reliant on a good king.
@ Border Prince: It's those cheating Germans with their bolters and power armour. Not fair!
@ RGB: Indeed, I'm not sure what Tech Level you get a T-34 at. Can't be too far off?
@ Extreme Unction: Indeed. I've played as Poland before, so I'm used to having to Westernise. And I have a border with Denmark, who are miles ahead of me on tech, so if I can get my sliders into the right places, I can Westernise.
It'll still be a while, though, and reliant on a good king.@ Border Prince: It's those cheating Germans with their bolters and power armour. Not fair!
Brilliant!
The world is looking pretty interesting, which nation actually has Glamorgan? Did Wales gain independence? I don't remember her map colour. I'm not the least bit surprised that Tver is the most prestigious nation in the world, it could be no other way with the noble Rurikovich ruling. As for Aachen, don't worry about them, simply hire a few Orks and embark on a WAAAGH.
It's not a matter of tech, it's a matter of craftsmanship.
The Americans, after WW2, decide to buy a Russian tank to see what all the fuss was about. The tank arrives disassembled. After reading the instructions, the Americans put it together and get a harvester.
They are perplexed, disassemble, try again. Once again, they get a harvester.
They decide to call in a specialist. The Russian engineer flies in, takes one look at their efforts, sighs and says:
"Okay, give me three days alone and a crate of vodka, and you'll get a tank". He locks himself up in the garage. The Americans are extremely curious, but are honouring the agreement. Finally, the day of the reveal comes. The garage door opens, and they have a brand-new T-34.
"How?" they ask, astonished.
"You need to read the fine print at the bottom of the instructions!"
They take a look.
"After assembly, finish off with metal file and sandpaper."
Never! Tver has expanded in an ideal direction to keep an watchfull eye, mock and intimidate the Golden Horde. And it is working fantasticaly! After all, what other then having TVER next to Golden Horde, would cause the Tartars to colapse? The effect would be much smaller if "Tver" was just spread nicelly over the whole empire...
Edit: Sorry, made a reply from an earlier page
Excellent progress by the Tver...ites???
Nice to see the Day of Vengance proclaimed!
And what is it about Glamorgan? My last two games have seen a Great Britian but with Glamorgan missed out.
Both times as Wales, once after being taken by the Castillians and then revolted away. And Wales is greyish, morningSIDEr.
Nice to see the Day of Vengance proclaimed!
And what is it about Glamorgan? My last two games have seen a Great Britian but with Glamorgan missed out.
Both times as Wales, once after being taken by the Castillians and then revolted away. And Wales is greyish, morningSIDEr.
Episode XXI: Love And Tverolence
A man come ridin cross the plain one bleak an windy day
He rode a silver stallion, his eyes were smoky grey
Moustachios most regal and a chest of manly hair
A devil wi countess and Queen – that wis the Prince ae Tver
His sidekick wis an orra man an aw but he wis mean
He wis cawed Seamus Dobczyński an he come fae Aberdeen
Studied at St Andrews, learned tae soldier in Gdańsk
An killed a million Tartars – at the Battle of Bryańsk
Haedrum ho-ho, haedrum herr
Konstantin, the Prince, ae Tver
The battlefield successes of recent years had brought glory and optimism to the Principality of Tver. Christendom had prevailed against the heathen tide, the Golden Horde’s armies shattered, their territory being rapidly retaken by the indomitable Tverians – and opportunistic ‘allies’ from the Latin west.
Fresh challenges, though, awaited Konstantin II Rurikovich, Grand Prince of Tver and Duke of Ryazan. The turmoil of the Reformation was sweeping through west and central Europe. Catholics battled Lutherans, Lutherans fought Calvinists, and even the Russian states – the bastion of Orthodox Christianity – were not free from sectarian tension.
Further difficulties arose when Roman Vladimirov suggested reforms to the tax system that would generate extra income for the treasury. He suggested a 15% increase in taxes on torches, pitchforks, accelerants and hooded clothing. Surely this would reap great dividends?
The rebellion dealt with, Seamus Arkadiusz Dobczyński returned to the capital, and brought the latest news to Konstantin.
‘These are strange times, sir. Though often amusing.’
‘They certainly are, Dobczyński. Now then. I see that my cousin Vassili has thrown off the Horde’s control at last.’
‘Yes, sir. And now that Muscowy is free, perhaps we should better our relations with them.’
‘A fine idea. Find a suitable Muscovite bride for Cousin Boris. This will bring our two nations closer together.’
‘Sir.’
‘How are our missionaries faring?’
‘Results are mized, sir. The people of Ryazan – the province – are mostly re-converted. In other places, though...’
‘Why does this only happen in large cities?’
‘I don’t know, sir. Must be the water. Or lack of.’
‘Right. Deal with that and, while you’re negotiating with the Muscovites, propose an alliance.’
‘Good idea, sir. They’re not in a position to do anything stupid, and a few extra regiments might come in handy. Oh, and the marshal reports improvements in the army.’
‘How so?’
‘New weapons for our cavalry. This thought make me slightly happier! And he’s had an idea for how to better fortify our borders.’
‘The man is a genius. Promote him.’
‘He’s also a strong supporter of your brother.’
‘The man’s a traitor. Execute him.’
‘Sir, I really think that you and your brother should...negotiate. He really doesn’t want to kill you.’
‘His knife itches for my back. Whenever he was nearby I felt like someone was eyeing me up, waiting to strike.’
‘By any chance, was your other brother around at the same time?’
‘Of course! To protect me!’
‘Blade drawn?’
‘How else would he protect me? Idiot. Now go and deal with these zealots.’
‘As you wish, sir...’
Another opportunity soon arose for the Principality. The collapse of the Horde had resulted in the freedom of the Tartars’ vassals. One of these vassals was the Tribal Federation of Ukraine. A lonely, brother nation, vulnerable to attack from the rampant Hungarians and Danes.
They would require the Principality’s protection. A letter was sent – as a tribal society, Konstantin decided to keep things simple.
Besides, they had plans to try and take away one of Tver’s provinces. Traitors.
War, Vladimirov noted, was also an excuse to make some money.
Konstantin sent a call to arms to his brother Mikhael, Duke of Ryazan, in the hope that Mikhael would get himself killed.
The Ukrainians tried to counter-attack, but their forces were swiftly repulsed in Mogilyov.
Just to put Mikhael in his place, Konstantin decided to expand the Principality’s Sphere of Influence to include his ‘treacherous’ brother’s realm.
The Battle of Mogilyov was short, and the result never in doubt.
The sieges did not last long: many in Ukraine had accepted the inevitable, and realised that Tverian rule was preferable to that of Hungary which would surely have followed.
Soon, the entire region was under Tverian control.
The High Chief surrendered his country to the Principality of Tver. Konstantin appointed him Grand Duke of Ukraine within the newly expanded country.
Konstantin had been opportunistic, but decisive. With the rich city of Kiev now under Tver’s auspices, he was now Prince of the largest realm in Europe. And his brother was not.
There were still troubles afoot for Tver, both internal rebels and the collapse of the Hordes bringing new potential enemies – Christian and Heathen – into play. However, the foundations had been built to turn the Principality of Tver into a mighty kingdom – or more...
A man come ridin cross the plain one bleak an windy day
He rode a silver stallion, his eyes were smoky grey
Moustachios most regal and a chest of manly hair
A devil wi countess and Queen – that wis the Prince ae Tver
His sidekick wis an orra man an aw but he wis mean
He wis cawed Seamus Dobczyński an he come fae Aberdeen
Studied at St Andrews, learned tae soldier in Gdańsk
An killed a million Tartars – at the Battle of Bryańsk
Haedrum ho-ho, haedrum herr
Konstantin, the Prince, ae Tver
The battlefield successes of recent years had brought glory and optimism to the Principality of Tver. Christendom had prevailed against the heathen tide, the Golden Horde’s armies shattered, their territory being rapidly retaken by the indomitable Tverians – and opportunistic ‘allies’ from the Latin west.
Fresh challenges, though, awaited Konstantin II Rurikovich, Grand Prince of Tver and Duke of Ryazan. The turmoil of the Reformation was sweeping through west and central Europe. Catholics battled Lutherans, Lutherans fought Calvinists, and even the Russian states – the bastion of Orthodox Christianity – were not free from sectarian tension.
Further difficulties arose when Roman Vladimirov suggested reforms to the tax system that would generate extra income for the treasury. He suggested a 15% increase in taxes on torches, pitchforks, accelerants and hooded clothing. Surely this would reap great dividends?
The rebellion dealt with, Seamus Arkadiusz Dobczyński returned to the capital, and brought the latest news to Konstantin.
‘These are strange times, sir. Though often amusing.’
‘They certainly are, Dobczyński. Now then. I see that my cousin Vassili has thrown off the Horde’s control at last.’
‘Yes, sir. And now that Muscowy is free, perhaps we should better our relations with them.’
‘A fine idea. Find a suitable Muscovite bride for Cousin Boris. This will bring our two nations closer together.’
‘Sir.’
‘How are our missionaries faring?’
‘Results are mized, sir. The people of Ryazan – the province – are mostly re-converted. In other places, though...’
‘Why does this only happen in large cities?’
‘I don’t know, sir. Must be the water. Or lack of.’
‘Right. Deal with that and, while you’re negotiating with the Muscovites, propose an alliance.’
‘Good idea, sir. They’re not in a position to do anything stupid, and a few extra regiments might come in handy. Oh, and the marshal reports improvements in the army.’
‘How so?’
‘New weapons for our cavalry. This thought make me slightly happier! And he’s had an idea for how to better fortify our borders.’
‘The man is a genius. Promote him.’
‘He’s also a strong supporter of your brother.’
‘The man’s a traitor. Execute him.’
‘Sir, I really think that you and your brother should...negotiate. He really doesn’t want to kill you.’
‘His knife itches for my back. Whenever he was nearby I felt like someone was eyeing me up, waiting to strike.’
‘By any chance, was your other brother around at the same time?’
‘Of course! To protect me!’
‘Blade drawn?’
‘How else would he protect me? Idiot. Now go and deal with these zealots.’
‘As you wish, sir...’
Another opportunity soon arose for the Principality. The collapse of the Horde had resulted in the freedom of the Tartars’ vassals. One of these vassals was the Tribal Federation of Ukraine. A lonely, brother nation, vulnerable to attack from the rampant Hungarians and Danes.
They would require the Principality’s protection. A letter was sent – as a tribal society, Konstantin decided to keep things simple.
Besides, they had plans to try and take away one of Tver’s provinces. Traitors.
War, Vladimirov noted, was also an excuse to make some money.
Konstantin sent a call to arms to his brother Mikhael, Duke of Ryazan, in the hope that Mikhael would get himself killed.
The Ukrainians tried to counter-attack, but their forces were swiftly repulsed in Mogilyov.
Just to put Mikhael in his place, Konstantin decided to expand the Principality’s Sphere of Influence to include his ‘treacherous’ brother’s realm.
The Battle of Mogilyov was short, and the result never in doubt.
The sieges did not last long: many in Ukraine had accepted the inevitable, and realised that Tverian rule was preferable to that of Hungary which would surely have followed.
Soon, the entire region was under Tverian control.
The High Chief surrendered his country to the Principality of Tver. Konstantin appointed him Grand Duke of Ukraine within the newly expanded country.
Konstantin had been opportunistic, but decisive. With the rich city of Kiev now under Tver’s auspices, he was now Prince of the largest realm in Europe. And his brother was not.
There were still troubles afoot for Tver, both internal rebels and the collapse of the Hordes bringing new potential enemies – Christian and Heathen – into play. However, the foundations had been built to turn the Principality of Tver into a mighty kingdom – or more...
like the opening wee ditty ... and the 'we are only at war to protect you' CB
Kiev is a good gain, all helps prevent anyone else feasting on the carcass of the Horde ... though it seems as if the Ottomans have much the same idea?
Kiev is a good gain, all helps prevent anyone else feasting on the carcass of the Horde ... though it seems as if the Ottomans have much the same idea?
The opening song was great. Also, who can trust someone who is always smiling and helpful? Planning something for sure.
Excellent work. Ukraine is there to make Russia grow bigger, it stands to reason.
/joking.
/joking.
I sense the possibility of Tver becoming an Empire. Quite right too, the Rurikovich are definetly Emperor material.
The brilliance of the opening song is only matched by the epic picture of both Konstantin and Seamus on horseback, cracking stuff. I have to feel for Konstantin though, not only does he have to deal with his traitorous brother Mikhael but he also need deal with traitorous brother nations now too, such as Ukraine! Hopefully alike his handling of Ukraine, Mikhael is dealt with soon too. A man proving so helpful is clearly not to be trusted.
Protecting the Ukraine- big brother will eat you. Has Konstantin that in mind for his "traitorous" brother? Tver cannot form Russia; be true to Tver! Ensure it is Yver that feasts upon the carcass of the Golden Horde.