An Argument for Beta Israel(Semien) Independence in 1444

[Trin Tragula]

It is my impression that this kingdom was recently subdued in 1444 and not independent in ways relevant to the game.
There are some things in the OP that seem unlikely (for one thing Yeshaq was not the emperor in 1444 ), more discussion would be welcome.
Would be interesting to hear what @LinusLinothorax would have to say about this (even if I suspect his judgement over vanilla will be as harsh as ever in 1.19 ). Others previously showing an interest in the area such as @AirikrStrife or @JKiller96 are also welcome to give opinions.

 

[Trin Tragula]

It is still being considered.

 

[Trin Tragula]

I will probably look into this matter more throughly later.

Appreciate it

 

[Trin Tragula]

Sounds to me like the best solution for 1444 would be to have separatist rebels be a thing in the provinces where Semien has cores.

As for capital: Are you sure Debre Berhan was already a thing in 1444? While we do have a capital province in 1444 that is due to limitations of the game engine. It is my impression the Ethiopian government was still quite "mobile" in 1444. The way we have it now is you get an event about the itinerant nature of the capital shortl after start and have the option to settle in Debre Berhan instead. It'd be a shame to lose the flavor of the event

Thank you for looking into this and for finding the information about the flag!

 

[Trin Tragula]

Many places online (which granted aren't really the best of sources ) couple debre Berhan with the light of Halley's Comet in the 1450s. I'm fully ready to accept that as incorrect but I'd love to se a reference with a year in it if it's possible
I believe the original reference material for the Ethiopian events was largely unescos old "history of Africa" but I'm not sure the year actually came from there.

 

[Trin Tragula]

Btw: Is Dongola Christian or Muslim? Cause it should be Muslim.

It's muslim

 

[Trin Tragula]

Nice to see you're still around Semi-Lobster