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OOC: I'll post the council when I get home
 
This is indeed a happy day! My marriage to the beautiful, intelligent, noble and graceful Princess Zoe Doukaina is something I never dreamed of being possible, but God has chosen to bless me here! I thank the wise Basilissa for her blessings, and am positive that my marriage to her daughter shall be a happy one!

~ Nikephoros Botaneiates
Doux of Athens, General of the Army of Armeniacon, Victor of the Battle of Petroe
 
Name: Manuel
DoB: 14 October 1041
Dynasty: Palaiologos
Field: Nobility

Bio: Another member of the Palaiologids, Manuel hails from an even less influential branch of the family, and being a third son, was unlikely to gain much in the way of land. He did, however, possess a great intellect and a strong desire, almost an obsession, to succeed. In 1058, he joined his father on a brief campaign to curtail the growing banditry in their lands, Manuel and a small force of troops headed north and eradicated the bandits and seized all their stolen goods. Following this success, he was sent to Constantinople to join the bureaucracy, where he performed admirably (though some say he sabotaged his rivals’ efforts). As the Seljuk Wars began in the 1064, he served in several armies as a quartermaster, though he did fight in several battles. After being wounded in 1066, he returned to Constantinople and began a rather dramatic, but quiet, rise in the Roman bureaucracy; with the death of Constantine X and the power vacuum that followed, Manuel soon became one the main supporters of Romanos Diogenes, who he had served under previously, and quickly began creating a web of alliances with bureaucrats and lower nobility to support the general.
 
I, Romanos IV Diogenes, Basileus of the Roman Empire, Doux of Samos, Anatolia and Krete do hereby announce the following appointments for the Imperial Council:

Protasekretis: Manuel Palaiologos
Megas Domestikos: Nikephoros Botaneiates
Megas Droungarios: Anastasius Komnenos
Sakellarios: Petros Omnidactylos
Praetorian Prefect: Ioannes Gregorios Lattakia

The position of Protasekretis is now also Master of Imperial Intelligence.
I also announce the following appointments in regards to Theme Commanders:

-Theme of Adrianopolis: Eudokia Makrembolitissa
-Theme of Aegean Islands: Eudokia Makrembolitissa
-Theme of Karvuna: Ioannes Gregorios Lattakia
-Theme of Krete: Anastasius Komnenos
-Theme of Trebizond: Anastasius Komnenos
-Theme of Moesia: Ioannes Cladios
-Theme of Anatolia: Petros Omnidactylos
-Theme of Paphlagonia: Manuel Palaiologos
-Theme of Nikaea: Romanos IV Diogenes
-Theme of Cibyrrhaeot: Romanos IV Diogenes
-Theme of Koloneia: Marakai Harant

I also announce that all major Theme projects using public spending must be agreed to by either the Sakellarios or the Basileus.

~His Imperial Majesty, Romanos IV Diogenes, Basileus of the Roman Empire, Doux of Nikaea, of Cibyrrhaeot and of Samos
 
Gregorios, who started using his middle name in order to distinguish himself from the legion of Ioannes that live in the capital, marvelled at the city he had not seen in two decades. While he started up at the wondrous exoticness of the city, but he noticed how the bureaucrats were smirking at his obvious provincialism. When he noticed, he stopped sightseeing and marched straight to the Royal Palace

Entering the grandiose palace, he immediately sensed the hostility and paranoia of the government. He then walked up to the nearest guard, presented himself, and started his work

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"The Empire of Rome needs a true and loyal Praetorian not seen since it's inception. Justice in the Emperor's names will be executed at all costs, for crime will never escape the eye of the Emperor"

- I. Gregorios Lattakia, Praetorian Prefect of the Empire, Doux of Karvuna
 
I heartily thank the Emperor for my new appointment to commander of the Theme of Koloneia. I fully believe that he has made the correct decision, and I hope to prove to him in these coming months that he did. I will begin preparing for the trip to Koloneia immediately to take command of the Theme's army and prepare for battle.

~Marakai Harant
Doux of Koloneia
 
I, Romanos IV Diogenes, Basileus of the Roman Empire, Doux of Nikaea, of Cibyrrhaeot and of Samos, hereby announce the following appointment:

-Theme of Cilicia: Micheal Palaiologos

~His Imperial Majesty, Romanos IV Diogenes, Basileus of the Roman Empire, Doux of Nikaea, of Cibyrrhaeot and of Samos
 
We thank his imperial highness of the honor of the Theme and hope to prove worthy of it.

We also greet our cousin Manuel and hope for good friendship and family love between us.

Last but not least we have started marching together with our troops to rally up with the Commander and we hope for a swift victory against the Turks.

I also wish to congratulate Princess Zoe and her husband Nikephoros Botaneiates on their engagement.

- Micheal Palaiologos
Doux of Cilicia
 
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I am further honored by the appointments made to myself, in the form of the themes Aegean Islands and Adrianopolis. I shall endeavour, as always, to complete my newfound duties with the vigor of enthusiasm and the pride of a Roman. All recent appointments, both civil and military are all commendable, and I could find no greater men to lead the Empire forward, over the threats of the vile Muslims and the lesser Normans. God will be on our side, for Rome is eternal!

- Basilissa Eudokia Makrembolitissa of the Roman Empire
 
The Great Riot of 1068

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As word spread of the incoming Turkish threat some of the people of Constantinople began to worry about this new and exotic threat, but for most people it was the games at the Hippodrome that concerned them the most. It was a very close race with the Blues charioteer just barely wining the race, a mass of boos came from supporters of the Greens and soon insults and gestures quickly turned into fighting and rock throwing. The Hippodrome soon filled with angry fans attacking each other, and it spread across Constantinople with Blues breaking into and burning downs homes of Greens and vice-versa.

The rioters even got close to the Imperial palace with one rioter throwing a rock at a Varangian Guardsmen, the Guardsmen a huge man over 6 feet tall filled with the fury typical of a Norsemen chopped the rioter in two with his mighty axe. The people fled in terror as the Varangians pushed the rioters away from the palace. Rioting still continued across the rest of the city however and the people began to demand the Emperor do something about the rioters.

GM Note: I still need order from,Comm Cody, RepBently, tonkatoy5, Maxwell500, Sneakyflaps, Deaghaidh. The update may or may not come tomorrow depending if I get all the orders and if I'm doing anything for the 4th of July. Happy 4th to all fellow Americans and to all non-Americans Happy Thursday :p.
 
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Imperial Edict​
Given by our hand on this day the third of February, in the year 6576 from the Creation of the World:

His Imperial Majesty, Michael VII Doukas, Emperor and Autocrat of all the Romans congratulates his sister Zoe Doukas on her impending marriage to the Doux of Athens; and wishes them a long and happy marital life together. His Imperial Majesty is also pleased to hear of the Basileus' consent to the creation of spheres of influence within the Empire; and will refrain from interfering in appointments within Greece and Anatolia henceforth, provided he is done that same courtesy.

His Imperial Majesty Michael VII Doukas also congratulates the following persons:
  • The Doux of Karvuna, and grants him a thousand nomisma with which to better his Theme
  • The Doux of Krete, and grants him a thousand nomisma with which to better his Theme
  • The Doux of Trebizond, and grants him a thousand nomisma with which to better his Theme
  • The Doux of Moesia, and grants him a thousand nomisma with which to better his Theme
  • The Doux of Anatolia, and grants him a thousand nomisma with which to better his Theme
  • The Doux of Paphlagonia, and grants him a thousand nomisma with which to better his Theme
  • The Doux of Koloneia, and grants him a thousand nomisma with which to better his Theme
  • The Doux of Cilicia, and grants him a thousand nomisma with which to better his Theme
to be paid from His Imperial Majesty's personal funds. His Imperial Majesty also orders the requisition of state funds to purchase the services of the following:
  • The Highland Band
And hereby orders they be grouped amongst the Army of Apulia, to keep forces for the Liberation up to par.

This being done in our name,

-Michael VII Doukas Porphyrogénnētos,

Emperor and Autocrat of all the Romans,
Symbasileus of the Roman Empire,
Kyrios of Oenotria and the Levant,
Catepan of Italy;
Doux of Antioch, Cyprus, and all the Levant
 
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I, Romanos IV Diogenes, Basileus of the Roman Empire, Doux of Thrace, of Nikaea, of Cibyrrhaeot and of Samos hereby command the mobilization of the Themes of Thrace and Adrianopolis. These forces will assemble outside the city Constantinopolis. I also command the people of the city of Constantinopolis to return to their homes immediately, all who do not obey will be placed under arrest and will face Imperial Justice. I also announce that once the tensions and riots in the city have calmed down the Empire will pay for small amounts of bread to be handed out to the population of the city.

In happier news I congratulate my daughter-in-law Zoe Doukaina and Nikephoros Botaneiates on their impending marriage and pray for their happiness. I also grant Zoe Doukaina a sum of three thousand nomisma as a wedding gift. I also announce that every newly appointed Theme Commander will be granted one thousand nomisma to improve their theme.

~His Imperial Majesty, Romanos IV Diogenes, Basileus of the Roman Empire, Doux of Thrace, of Nikaea, of Cibyrrhaeot and of Samos
 
His Eminence, Manuel Palaiologos, Doux of Paphlagonia, Protasekretis, and Master of Imperial Intelligence thanks Their Imperial Majesties for their financial aid, and for His Imperial Majesty Romanos IV for his generous appointments. His Eminence will perform his duties with to the standard expected of a true Roman.

Lastly, His Eminence send his congratulates to Princess Zoe and her husband, the esteemed General Botaneiates; may their marriage be long and prosperous.

- Manuel Palaiologos, Doux of Paphlagonia, Protasekretis, and Master of Imperial Intelligence
 
I thank the Emperor for his appointment of me to the Theme of Moesia. I will do my duty faithfully for Rome.

Ioannes Cladios, Doux of Moesia
 
I thank Emperor Michael VII Doukas Porphyrogénnētos and his Imperial Majesty Romanos IV Diogenes for their contributions to the Theme of Koloneia. I assure them that the money will be put to good use in the upcoming conflicts.

On a happier note, I would like to congratulate the lovely Princess Zoe and her honorable husband General Botaneiates on their engagement. On behalf of the Harant dynasty, I wish them a long, happy marriage with many healthy children.

~Marakai Harant
Doux of Koloneia
 
Hello people after thinking for a while if to join or not i decided to here is my character:

Name: Alexandros
Birth Year:1048
Dynasty: Palaiologos
Field: Nobility
Biography:
Son to minor nobles in the realm.. Alexandros left his home with some money at the tender age of 16 and went to see the world and its delicacy. To get money for his living he decided to work in mercenary companies through Spain, France, Germany and Italy, with them he learned many different style of battles and swordsmanship styles, more than many men ever knew existed. Having a natural talent for swordsmanship and leadership Alexandro rose in rank and had a high position in every mercenary company he worked for. In his travels through Europe he learned other skills too and some say there are a few too many ladies remembering his name in boring nights in every city he put his foot on. Now he has come back, to Greece traveling together with his former employee the Milan company, with a burning desire to fight for a bigger cause and to prove his family that he wasn't wasting his time ( like some say) as compared to his Twin brother Micheal Palaiologos( recent appointed Doux of Cilicia) he has decided to support the empire with the many abilities he collected in his travels.
 
I thank the Emperor for the gift to my theme, and my appointment to the position of Megas Domestikos. To all those who have given me their blessings, I also thank them.

~ Nikephoros Botaneiates
Doux of Athens, Megas Domestikos, General of the Army of Armeniacon, Victor of the Battle of Petroe

((Sorry for the short IC, but I am busy. And yay, Happy Thursday to all! :p))
 
alexander23 said:
Hello people after thinking for a while if to join or not i decided to here is my character:

Name: Alexandros
Birth Year:1048
Dynasty: Palaiologos
Field: Nobility
Biography:
Son to minor nobles in the realm.. Alexandros left his home with some money at the tender age of 16 and went to see the world and its delicacy. To get money for his living he decided to work in mercenary companies through Spain, France, Germany and Italy, with them he learned many different style of battles and swordsmanship styles, more than many men ever knew existed. Having a natural talent for swordsmanship and leadership Alexandro rose in rank and had a high position in every mercenary company he worked for. In his travels through Europe he learned other skills too and some say there are a few too many ladies remembering his name in boring nights in every city he put his foot on. Now he has come back, to Greece traveling together with his former employee the Milan company, with a burning desire to fight for a bigger cause and to prove his family that he wasn't wasting his time ( like some say) as compared to his Twin brother Micheal Palaiologos( recent appointed Doux of Cilicia) he has decided to support the empire with the many abilities he collected in his travels.
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Ah brother i see that the mercs havent killed you yet, i am happy that you are back and then lets pray that you will be useful.
 
ooc: so i am to late for sending orders? or can i still do it?
 
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