Post your CK2 empire!

[Rockphed]

So, now this time is a Empire! Not just a mere Kingdom, lessss go!

Empire of Flanders founded by Ludewijn von Nassau in 1341. His dynasty began as a small count in central Germany, over time marriages were arranged with various nobles by the HRE, one of these marriages resulted in an outcry over the Duchy of Holland, which it was conquered by the von Nassau dynasty.

Several decades passed and more strategic marriages were arranged, the von Nassau dynasty would eventually succeed in placing its relatives on the throne of the Kingdom of Bohemia, in which some of its members were elected as Emperors of the HRE, other members became dukes in Croatia and in Bavaria, and several other branches of the dynasty managed to obtain counties outside the HRE, such as the Counts of Paris and Ypres, as well as ruling small counties in Italy, Jerusalem and Poland.

The Dukes of Holland, the secondary branch that was overshadowed by the von Nassau of Bohemia, would once again become the main members of the family after inheriting several duchies throughout the Lotharingia region, fighting for the independence of their lands and conquering the rich regions of Wallonia from hands of the kings of France. The founding of the Kingdom of Flanders placed it in a privileged position in the region.

The Kings of Flanders fought in the name of the Catholic faith in Livonia and Jerusalem, they were successful in the Holy Land from which the von Nassau branch of the Crusader state of Jerusalem was formed. Not long after, wars were fought against Denmark, the HRE, Italy, Burgundy, France and England. But the greatest achievement of the Kings of Flanders was the conquest of the Kingdom of France, which resulted in the founding of the Empire of Flanders by Ludewijn von Nassau, King of Flanders.


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Um, I think you are in the wrong forum. This is the CK2 forum. That looks like CK3

 

[Sian]

Um, I think you are in the wrong forum. This is the CK2 forum. That looks like CK3

Nope, that's clearly a CK2 Face

 

[Austregisel]

The Kipchak Khanate under the new leader that unified his people, the Khan Eltut, a brilliant strategist, genius and formidable fighter.

Khan Eltut greatly expands his dominion throughout his life, and now in 933 he is 53 years old, but he is infirm and suffers from a sickly disposition, and must soon perish. His nephew Tortogul the Brave should succeed him as Khan of the Qipçaq, the problem is whether the other clans will accepted him.

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[Austregisel]

In 1011, Khan Tortogul II decided to convert to the Paulician faith, the only other nation with the same religion was the strong Kingdom of Hayk in Armenia, taking the opportunity to also vassalize the Patriarch of the faith.
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[jonjowett]

In 1011, Khan Tortogul II decided to convert to the Paulician faith, the only other nation with the same religion was the strong Kingdom of Hayk in Armenia, taking the opportunity to also vassalize the Patriarch of the faith.​

Which mod is that, with the extra flavour for Paulicians?

 

[Austregisel]

Which mod is that, with the extra flavour for Paulicians?

Its HIP, i dont think there is flavor for it xD

 

[jonjowett]

Its HIP, i dont think there is flavor for it xD

So, I guess the extra flavour is coming from HIP!

FYI, in the base game, Paulicians are just a worse version of Orthodox. There's no decision to vassalise the religious head, no raising zealots with piety, etc etc.

 

[jonjowett]

... And that, my friends, was the moment Chagatai Khan realised why it was unwise to poke the bear...

(Peaceful reformed Suomenskuo. Legendary Hero of the Warriors of Ukko. 50ish duke-tier tribal vassals + 35ish extorted tributaries, including a very successful Byz and several kings.)

It's time for a Mongol hunt!

Spoiler: Troop counts

EDIT: As expected, it was over very quickly, and he had to pay me >3k gold in the surrender. Unfortunately, being peaceful, I can't easily take any land from him...