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Principalatial Court of Pskov

Court of the Grand Prince of Pskov

Welcome, ye, to the court of the Grand Prince of Pskov. Marvel at the turrets of his great citadel, which repelled the Swedish and German invader alike. His Highness' wisdom knows no bounds, and bountiful trade flows through Pskov from all ends of the Earth.

Ah? You're interested in seeing His Highness' court? Why, it is straight ahead down the path. Do remember to behave yourself, the guards have no tolerance for mischief.

If you want to see the Vyeche, our city's supreme council, responsible ultimately for all the administrative and legislative decisions within this Principality, look no further than that immense building on the left. The Vyeche elects the Grand Prince to carry out its will, but it, in essence, is the sovereign of this city.

Our city's great cathedral is on your right, seat of the Bishops of Pskov ever since the 13th century. Of course, as you know, our people conform strictly to the Orthodox Christian faith, though they are tolerant of Catholics.

Should you require the services of a holy man, please proceed to our great cathedral, which you have no doubt noticed on your way into the city. Our esteemed holy emissary is Piotr Lodonov, Bishop of Pskov, who brings us God's will on behalf of the Patriarch of Constantinople, recognized as first among bishops.

As you must see by the bustling marketplaces, Pskov is a great trading nation, especially with the addition of the trade city of Novgorod to the Grand Prince's realm. In addition, our wise Grand Prince Aleksandr, heir to his father Fedor, has made Pskov an assosciate nation of the Wendische Handels Union trade alliance, which brings more goods to Pskov from all across the Baltic.

Be welcome, visitor, and enjoy this favored realm of God.



Grand Principality of Pskov: Essential Information

Ruler: Grand Prince Fedor I of House Rurik
Statistics: 2/0/3/4/2 ---> [2/0/3/4/2]
Provinces: 3 <2 ports>


Allies: Principality of Suzdal, Principality of Tver
Wars: Currently none
Treaties: The Suzdal Pact with Suzdal and Tver.

 

[Stormbringer]

A letter arrives from Novgorod

"I am happy to see that a new ruler have come to power in Pskov. I send this letter to informe you that Novgorod and Moskva are currently fighting a war against the Golden Horde. We would like to ask you to join in our efforts to free all of the Rusian land from Mongol rule. I am inviting you to my Kremlin to discuss this proposal. I will be waiting for you.
Mikhail Olel'kovitch, Kniaz of Novgorod"

 

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A letter arrives from the Golden Horde

Grandprince Fedor of Pskov,

Greetings from Bars Khan, who rules the Golden Horde in the name of the Grand Khan to the east. We have sent you this letter as a courtesy. There will be many armies clashing in the area to the north in the days to come. However, we wish you to rest easy, and know that the Horde will not enter your lands, for the men of Pskov have done us no harm or insult. We hope that despite the sucidal temerity that has infected your neighbours, that our relations may be kept free from bloodshed. Know that Bars Khan will be more than pleased to hear from you, should you desire to write a response to this letter.

Yamun, First Scribe,
writing the words of Bars Khan

 

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A messenger arrive from the Khanate of Siberia, and Altai wearing furs carrying it. He hangs him to the Prince of Pskov, and than leave


To the Prince of Pskov

I now see that you have opened your frontier to the outside world. You may now see what is happening near of your land. Know that if you stay out of the conflict, no harms will be done to Pskov. If you join us, and fight the coward alliance, we will be glad to see that some Russians have a head on their shoulders. If you try to oppose either Siberia or it's overlord, the Golden Horde of Kazan, know that it will be the end of Pskov.

The is no menace for you if you are either on no side, on our.

Just choose well

Baraq Khan, Khan of Siberia

 

[Stormbringer]

A messanger arrives from Novgorod with a short note.

"Fedor,
I need a desision from you very soon. Our armies are about to march, and we need to know if you are with us or not. Are you a true Russia, or another Mongol dog, like the Kniaz of Suzdal?"

 

[Legolas]

[A letter arrives from Lithuania]

"Noble Grand Prince Fedor I,
I am glad to see that a new ruler has risen to the throne of Pskov. I hope that our countries will live for long in peace and prosperity.
However there is a thing I must ask you. The two greatest principalities of Russia, Muscowy and Nobgorod, together with Lithuania, are fighting a war against the infidel Golden Horde and their allies in the far east. I ask you to join us in our war and help us to retake the lands which are rightfully Russian! Please join with us, or you will have three enemies around you. I do not wish to see that.

Signed,
Magnus Dux Vytautas of Lithuania"

 

[Longinus]

A letter from Pommerania arrives.

"Grand Prince of Pskov,

I was happy whan I recieved your letter and fine Pskovian vodka. This is indeed good gift as we lack strong liquers in Pommern. However, I must make an important remark - Pommern is not a member of the Hanseatic League. We wee invited there but we declined as we found the rules there could limit us too much.

I am sure that we can become friends and partners in trade and not only in trade. You can expect soon arrival of party of Pommern merchants lead by Wolfgang of Danzig. As a token of my good will, I deliver you to some fine Pommern beer called "Bootsmann" I hope it will be a tasty drink.

by his own hand in Stettin,"

 

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A man enters and gives a letter bearing the seal of the Emperor of Constantinople.

 

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A man dressed in the red kaftan of Suzdal, wearing the ceremonial sword of an envoy, approaches the Kniaz of Pskov.

"Kniaz Fedor of Pskov, my name is Alyosha Berezov, boyar of Vladimir. I am sent as envoy from Kniaz Yuri of Suzdal. I present his compliments.

Berezov clears his throat, and begins to read a letter:

"Dear cousin,

Lay your fears to rest. Suzdal has no warlike ambitions against any Orthodox nation. We simply await the invasion of our niece and her Teuton-addled husband, who have taken to calling themselves the rulers of all Russia. They will have to prove their claims on our royal person. Unfortunately, we are still bound to the Horde by our sworn word, and as the Patriarch has not unbound our oath, we must die at the Horde's side. We urge you, noble cousin, to keep yourself free of entanglements with the impious oathbreakers of Novgorod and Moskva. Keep yourself free, and know that our prayers go with you.

"May God grant you many years!

Yuri, Kniaz of Vladimir-Suzdal, heir to Monomakh."

Berezov bows deeply, and says, "I am bid to remain at your court, by your leave."

 

[Legolas]

[A letter arrives from Lithuania]

"Noble Grand Prince Fedor,

I did have no harsh feelings towards you or your country when writing the letter. I wanted our countries to have friendly relations only. Please excuse me if I sounded too harsh, I did not mean to.
My intentions are not to make you an enemy, I want to have Pskov as an ally, and a worthy ally. Please consider what you may get if siding with us in a war, and make your decision wisely.

Signed,
Magnus Dux Vytautas of Lithuania"

 

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Alyosha Berezov steps forward to read a missive from Kniaz Yuri:

"May God grant you many years! Kniaz Fedor, from the bottom of my heart I salute your diplomacy. Your triumph in convincing the Horde to release the conquered territories formerly owned by Novgorod into your care is a bold stroke for peace and concord among neighbors. Upon hearing of your triumph, I declared a day of thanksgiving in Suzdal.

"May your wisdom guide us all in the times ahead.

"Yuri, Kniaz of Vladimir-Suzdal, heir to Monomakh."

 

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A young ambitious ambassador comes storming in from Moskva with a very feared look on his face.

NOOOOO!!!!!!!WAITTTTT!!!!!!!Forgive me your highness, I have traveled long and had only recently arrived here...please forgive me. I have words from the Princess that are most pleasing for you highness, but now it seems as if I am too late...he starts to tearPlease hear me out...first off the Princess wishes to congratulate you on your leadership and convincing the dirty Horde to give the lands to a good leader. Second she wishes to deeply and very sincerly apologize for her husband's behavior against you. It is not representative of our nation of Moskva, please do not think ill of us. Third she wishes you many many years so that in the fate of her death you may be able to raise her child...Please accept this. Fourth, I have been assigned to exchange diplomacy between her and you if you wish. Fifth, I have come to talk of the most disturbing matters of demon Suzdal and the Horde...it now will be most difficult for it seems that they have mortally lied sooo much to your face!Please let me explain....

Our spies in Moskva and the ones left from Novgorod had found out a plot the Horde has to invade the North including you to secure their now crumbling empire...Suzdal has fallen victim to this long time ago...They found out, people dying everywhere, villages burning, people getting tortured and ripped apart by Mongols...they have found our Churches burning, and holy bishops murdered...We in Moskva have know this many many years of their unjust and Satan like destruction upon our lands, and we are tired of it!We fight for our own security, happiness, and lives, but most importantly for our faith and Russia!The Horde is pure evil, and you have witnessed its evilness on a full scale...they have given you Novgorod and Olonets not out of good intentions nor good will of their own, but to secure the destruction of the only two Principalies left that knows of their aggressive and violent behavior...However, though this is the truth it is not as convincing as their lies, and because of my leader's husband's horrible display of peace, this is hard to believe, but even so it is the truth...

Suzdal, has betrayed all of us and what is right. More importantly the Suzdal leader mocked the faces of truth in their own courts, and laughed at Moskva and Novgorod for telling it. They lick their master's ass the entire time. They scrape off what they want. They want nothing more than the distruction of Russia and you. They want what the Horde wants and that's pain and death to Russians and peoples of the Orthodox faith. They then lie and tell false tales to you, and your people. They lie to the Patriarch, and mock us there. Most importantly they have insulted the great leader of Moskva, Dmtri Donskoi so greatly it hurts everyone in Moskva to even think of such horrible words...They cling to their overlords not out of respect, honor, grace, or anything good, but out of discreat and heathenism...they have become fully part of the Golden Horde...the Suzdal that once was a great and faithful nation, leader of Russians, has become an agent of Evil and havan for Satan...Such a horrible leader has put them in this position as he is a coward, a discrace, a fool, and most of all an Islamic Mongol in disguise!...

This is the truth of the matters that now plague Russia. Please we ask for you to support us against them and to fight for God, for freedom, for Russians everywhere, and most of all for the freedom of our belief!Look past their evil devious lies, and look at the truth, now with Novgorod and Olonets you have expanded your lovely land three-fold! And we can march together in harmony, side by side to free those Russians from destruction and forced conversion!Please for the love of Jesus Christ help us!We beg of you please!

The man grobbles at his feat and cries hysterically as he knows the the lies of the enemy are powerful...

 

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A small letter arrives from Sibir, not attacking the Muscovian because he is only a messager, the Altai hangs it to Fedor, Prince of Pskov, but a cold look on his face make the Russian now that it is just a matter of time for him to get the Siberian rage, but The Altai hangs calmly the letter to the Prince, before leaving


To the Prince of Pskov

I am pleased to see your decision. You are not our enemy, you took the right way. Now let us and the Golden Horde end up the work. You will not be strike by the Siberian.

We are glad to see the Russian may sometime have a head on his shoulders.

Baraq Khan, Khan of Siberia

 

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A letter arives from the Patriarch;

"You ask me to bless you in peace. And this is how you repay your brothers.

And Im not talking about siding with the Horde, but attacking other Orthodox nations for only greed.

Novograd and Muscovy at least are fighting for their land back, no matter how bad they sound.

But you, you are only fighting for greed. Explain yourself for I do not understand this."

 

[Gabriel Anthony]

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A letter arrives from Stockholm



We welcome news of your rising to power in the lands of Pskov, a realm that is so proximate that of ourselves and our allies.

Learning of your recent doings, we wish you to know that you have our total support in the war against the aggressor's of Rus, and the imbalance they have brought to the region.

Sadly, we cannot actively aid you though as our resources have been depleted in the recent war to restore integrity to the Empire.

However, if the distant future, if the battle still rages, we do pledge to aid you in your struggles.

Sven Knuttsson, Unionsrad of Sweden

 

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The messenger now raging with anger, gets off the floor and wipes his tears. He screams to the impudent prince.

YOU ARE IDENTICAL TO YOUR SUZDAL RATTY COUSIN! THIS WILL NOT BE FORGIVEN! YOU WILL NOT GO UNPUNISHED! OH NO! WORSE! YOU SHALL FEEL THE PAIN OF HELL IN YOUR AFTERLIFE! MAY YOUR FOREVER BE EATEN BY SATAN'S HATE! YOU HAVE SPIT ON GOD AND JESUS CHRIST IN THE HISHEST MOST DISHONERABLE FORM! YOU WILL ROT LIKE A PRUN IN HELL FOREVER! YOU IGNORE THE TRUTH! YOU PLAY ON YOUR GREED! YOU CONSPIRE WITH THE DEVIL! YOU IGNORE THE HOLY PATRIARCH AND SPIT ON HIM AND HIS WORDS FOR CRUSADE! YOUR DISCRACE YOUR CITIZENS AND DENY THEM OF THEIR RIGHTS TO FIGHT AND DIE IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST! YOU MIGHT AS WELL CONVERT TO ISLAM YOU FILTHY PIG! MAY YOU FOREVER SUFFER IN THE DEPTHS OF HELL YOU BASTARD SENT BY SATAN!

With that he takes his horse and leaves with his sword unseathed to defend himself.

 

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EVENT

The Orthodox priest and all the nobles of Pskov show great displeasure in fighting those of their own faith, whilst siding with the Heathen "Horde". They suspect they might even be on the wrong side of a crusade called by the Patriarch. ("As the Patriarch of Constantinople I declare a Crusade against the Golden Horde and its allies") the word reaches the populous of Pskov. (-1 to roll )

1. The Nobles show dissent. The people border on open revolt and the priests need quietening with troops (-2 morale -1 tech for 3 turns)

2. The Nobles show dissent and the people border on open revolt (- 3 morale for 3 turns)

3. The Nobles show dissent (-2 morale for 2 turns)

4. The people are sullen (-1 morale for 2 turns)

5. No effect

6. The people are mislead to think this is a good thing. (+1 morale for 1 turn)

A 2 was thrown (-1 ) = 1

The Nobles show dissent. The people border on open revolt and the priests need quietening with troops

(-2 morale -1 tech for 3 turns to Pskov)END April 1426

 

[Legolas]

[A short note arrives from Lithuania]

"Consider ourselves at war, you traitorous scum!

Signed,
Magnus Dux Vytautas of Lithuania and soon to be Duke of Pskov"

 

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Alyosha Berezov addresses Kniaz Fedor:

"Kniaz Fedor, Suzdal pledges her moral support to you in your struggles with Lithuania. Unfortunately, all of our money is committed to our own meager defenses, but rest assured that we will offer prayers for your success. If you can hold out, we might be able to assist you more concretely."

Berezov bows.

 

[Stormbringer]

A letter arrives from Novgorod

"I see that you have a lot of trouble in your state, and the morale and tech is at a very low point in Pskov right now. I will be kind, and I am offering you a chance to surrender now. If you surrender Novgorod and Olonets to Novgorod immediatley, and drop out of this war, you will be speared, and you will remain the Kniaz of Pskov. If you do not do that, Pskov will be attacked by Moskva, Novgorod, and Livonia, and the lands will be divided between these three countries. I must remind you that with the position your in now you will not be able to offer much resistance. I hope you see how kind I am to you.

Mikhail Olel'kovitch, Kniaz Novgorodskiy"