Yes Italy will be there in it's entirety. Unfortunately there is no Gaul proper, however Cisalpine Gaul (the north of modern-day Italy) was full of Gauls and other Celts so they will be in game.
[MOD] Diadochi Kings
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Really looking forward to this mod! I don't know how well it'll translate into CK2 but its one of my favorite historic periods i will be keeping a close eye on this
So without further ado...
Dev Diary 2: 'Merchant' Republics
In the Hellenic world there were quite a few republics, however we didn't think that the Medieval/Renaissance style of the vanilla game's republics fit this period too well. So we've changed the focus from trade and profiteering to colonisation. Trade posts will now be referred to as colonies and will provide troop bonuses and a boost to culture conversion rather than uber amounts of cash. (DISCLAIMER: The republics do not currently work as the map is not yet finished, but we will implement these features when we can.)
On to the republics...
Tyras and Olbia are both independent Ionic Greek republics that are well positioned to colonise the eastern coast of the Black Sea. However they have the Kingdom of Cimmerian Bosporus right on their doorstep, so they will have to make fortuitous alliances in order to maintain their independence.
The Doric Greek colonies of Syracuse and Tarentum inhabit southern Italia, along with many other minor Greek colonies. Syracuse is in the unique position of controlling half of Sicily and therefore should make a formidable opponent to the encroaching Carthaginians. Meanwhile Tarentum will have to rely on it's fellow Greeks to stand against the native Italian peoples. However they are in the perfect position to colonise the Illyrian coast.
The republics of Athens, Rhodes and Byzantion have all sworn fealty to the Macedonians. Subsequently they can be safeguarded from external threats when expanding their overseas empires. However, the unity of the Macedonian empire won't hold forever and the satraps are certain to look out for their own interests, most likely at the expense of weaker rulers.
Dev Diary 2: 'Merchant' Republics
In the Hellenic world there were quite a few republics, however we didn't think that the Medieval/Renaissance style of the vanilla game's republics fit this period too well. So we've changed the focus from trade and profiteering to colonisation. Trade posts will now be referred to as colonies and will provide troop bonuses and a boost to culture conversion rather than uber amounts of cash. (DISCLAIMER: The republics do not currently work as the map is not yet finished, but we will implement these features when we can.)
On to the republics...
Tyras and Olbia are both independent Ionic Greek republics that are well positioned to colonise the eastern coast of the Black Sea. However they have the Kingdom of Cimmerian Bosporus right on their doorstep, so they will have to make fortuitous alliances in order to maintain their independence.
The Doric Greek colonies of Syracuse and Tarentum inhabit southern Italia, along with many other minor Greek colonies. Syracuse is in the unique position of controlling half of Sicily and therefore should make a formidable opponent to the encroaching Carthaginians. Meanwhile Tarentum will have to rely on it's fellow Greeks to stand against the native Italian peoples. However they are in the perfect position to colonise the Illyrian coast.
The republics of Athens, Rhodes and Byzantion have all sworn fealty to the Macedonians. Subsequently they can be safeguarded from external threats when expanding their overseas empires. However, the unity of the Macedonian empire won't hold forever and the satraps are certain to look out for their own interests, most likely at the expense of weaker rulers.
I'll be following this eagerly
If you need any culture files, localizations, baronies, whatever from Mare Nostra, feel free to ask!
If you need any culture files, localizations, baronies, whatever from Mare Nostra, feel free to ask!
Thanks! Will do if we need anything.I'll be following this eagerly
If you need any culture files, localizations, baronies, whatever from Mare Nostra, feel free to ask!
Looks great. The CKII engine should be able to handle to Diadochi period better than EU Rome.
It seems that Kleopatra of Macedon (Alexander the Great's sister) is a very suitable bride :laugh:
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DevDiary 3: The Balkans
Today we visit the Balkans; often overlooked during this period but it still played a significant role in the Mediterranean theatre. Here is an overview of the region:
King Cleitus of Dardania
Cleitus had previously fought against Megas Alexandros in the Illyrian Revolt of 335 BC, but was beaten and most likely forced to become a vassal. The state of Dardania had always been separate from the rest of the Illyrian kingdoms.
King Glaucias of the Taulanti
Like Cleitus, Glaucias also fought in the Illyrian Revolt. Glaucias is most notable however for offering asylum to King Aiakides of Epirus and his son Pyrrhus after the former was deposed in 317 BC. Ten years later, Glaucias invaded Epirus and placed the young Pyrrhus upon its throne.
King Patraus of Paeonia
Not much is known about Patraus, except that he and his brother Ariston may have served as Alexandros' generals. He starts the game as a vassal of Antipatros.
King Seuthes of Thrace
Throughout most of Seuthes' reign Thrace was subject to Macedon, first to Alexandros, then Antipatros and finally Lysimachos. Seuthes fought regularly with Lysimachos and even supported Antigonos against him.
King Cothelas of the Getae
Again, not much is certain about Cothelas, except that his daughter became a wife of Philippos of Macedon. The Getae are notable however for being worshipers of Zalmoxis, a god from the Thracian pantheon that has been transformed into a semi-legendary student of Plato.
I am afraid that artistic license has had to be taken with the Autariatae and the Dalmatae. The last known king of the Autariatae was Pleurias who reigned from 337 to 335 BC, yet their kingdom suddenly disappeared in 310 BC. The Dalmatae arrived on the Dalmatian coast some time in the fourth century BC yet nothing is known of their rulers.
Players in the Balkans can look forward to (or more likely dread) a Gallic invasion in the first half of the third century BC. If these Gauls make it to Anatolia a melting pot for a new Galatian culture can occur.
De jure Kingdoms
De jure Duchies
Cultures
Religions
Counties
Today we visit the Balkans; often overlooked during this period but it still played a significant role in the Mediterranean theatre. Here is an overview of the region:
King Cleitus of Dardania
Cleitus had previously fought against Megas Alexandros in the Illyrian Revolt of 335 BC, but was beaten and most likely forced to become a vassal. The state of Dardania had always been separate from the rest of the Illyrian kingdoms.
King Glaucias of the Taulanti
Like Cleitus, Glaucias also fought in the Illyrian Revolt. Glaucias is most notable however for offering asylum to King Aiakides of Epirus and his son Pyrrhus after the former was deposed in 317 BC. Ten years later, Glaucias invaded Epirus and placed the young Pyrrhus upon its throne.
King Patraus of Paeonia
Not much is known about Patraus, except that he and his brother Ariston may have served as Alexandros' generals. He starts the game as a vassal of Antipatros.
King Seuthes of Thrace
Throughout most of Seuthes' reign Thrace was subject to Macedon, first to Alexandros, then Antipatros and finally Lysimachos. Seuthes fought regularly with Lysimachos and even supported Antigonos against him.
King Cothelas of the Getae
Again, not much is certain about Cothelas, except that his daughter became a wife of Philippos of Macedon. The Getae are notable however for being worshipers of Zalmoxis, a god from the Thracian pantheon that has been transformed into a semi-legendary student of Plato.
I am afraid that artistic license has had to be taken with the Autariatae and the Dalmatae. The last known king of the Autariatae was Pleurias who reigned from 337 to 335 BC, yet their kingdom suddenly disappeared in 310 BC. The Dalmatae arrived on the Dalmatian coast some time in the fourth century BC yet nothing is known of their rulers.
Players in the Balkans can look forward to (or more likely dread) a Gallic invasion in the first half of the third century BC. If these Gauls make it to Anatolia a melting pot for a new Galatian culture can occur.
De jure Kingdoms
De jure Duchies
Cultures
Religions
Counties
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Great! Will you add the northern areas of the Getae? Sarmisegethusa(spelling?) and their other Davae?
I think that's as far north as we're going I'm afraid. However we will be re-evaluating the area once we get more stuff done.
DevDiary 4: The East
We have now come to the eastern half of the empire; stretching from the Tigris to the Indus. All of this land was conquered by Megas Alexandros, except for the independent kingdom of Saurastra. Here are the satraps who govern on behalf of Philippos Arrhidaios:
Peithon of Media
One of the original Somatophylakes (bodyguards) of Megas Alexandros, Peithon was assigned the satrapy of Media at the Partition of Babylon. However because of the size of Media, it was deemed too dangerous for one man to rule so Aturpat was given the north-western portion. Peithon took part in the plot to kill Perdiccas and went on to greatly expand his realm in the east, until Antigonos tricked and executed him.
Peukestas of Persia
Peukestas seems to have started off his military career in the Macedonian navy before eventually being promoted to the Somatophylakes. He was given the satrapy of Persis before the Partition of Babylon and managed to retain it after the second Partition. Peukestas sided with Eumenes in his war against Antigonos, but seemed content with feasting rather than fighting. He was last heard of as a prisoner of Antigonos, kept content with unfulfilled promises of land and glory.
Phrataphernes of Hyrcania
Phrataphernes was a native Persian who held the satrapy of Hyrcania and Parthia under Darius III. Following the defeat of the Persians at Gaugamela, Phrataphernes surrendered to Alexandros and was allowed to continue ruling over his satrapy. It is thought he died before the Partition of Triparadisus because the satrapy of Hyrcania and Parthia was granted to Philippos.
Tlepolemos of Carmania
Nothing is really known of Tlepolemos, except that he was granted the satrapy of Carmania and retained it at both Partitions.
Stasanor of Aria
Stasanor is notable for being one of the few Arcadian officers in Alexandros' army that we know about. He was granted the satrapy of Aria and Drangiana, and kept it until the Partition of Triparadisus where he was granted the satrapy of Bactria and Sogdiana. It is likely he was killed when Seleukos invaded the region in 305 BC.
Sibyrtios of Gedrosia
Sibyrtios was a Cretan officer who originally held the satrapy of Carmania, but was then given the satrapy of Gedrosia and Arachosia following the death of another officer. He retained his satrapy at both of the Partitions, but later hostilities with Eumenes forced him to flee to the court of Antigonos. Antigonos ensured Sibyrtios' continued rule in Gedrosia, where he maintained friendly relations with Chandragupta Maurya.
Philippos of Bactria
Philippos received the satrapy of Bactria and Sogdiana in 327 BC and retained possession of it at the first Partition. However at the Partition of Triparadisus, he gained the satrapy of Hyrcania and Parthia (presumably because of the death of Phrataphernes). He continued his rule until 318 BC, when Peithon invaded the region and had him executed.
Hushyaothna of Parapomisia
Hushyaothna (Oxyartes) was the Bactrian father of Roxana and therefore father-in-law of Megas Alexandros himself. Following the marriage, Hushyaothna was appointed as satrap of Parapomisia and retained his governance through both of the Partitions. He lightly supported Eumenes in his war against Antigonos, but following the death of the former he made amends with the latter and continued ruling in Parapomisia. Hushyaothna must have died sometime before Seleukos' war against Chandragupta Maurya as there is no mentioning of his name.
Peithon of Indus
Following a successful command of a phalanx battalion, Peithon was appointed as the satrap of the colonies in the Indus area. He retained his satrapy at both of the Partitions, but was eventually forced to flee from the Indus when Chandragupta Maurya pushed west. Peithon was subsequently appointed as the satrap of Babylon under the rule of Antigonos. A few years later however he was killed in battle against the forces of Ptolemaios.
Ambhi of Taxila
Ambhi (Taxiles) was the Indian King of Taxila. Because of his fears over his eastern neighbour Purushottama, Ambhi surrendered voluntarily to Alexandros and supplied a large amount of men to aid in the conquest of Porus. Ambhi was permitted to keep governance over his kingdom at both Partitions, however a few years later Eudemos seems to be the sole authority in the region. It is not clear whether Ambhi died or was deposed.
Purushottama of Porus
Purushottama (Porus) fought against Alexandros at the battle of the Hydaspes river. Even though he was defeated, he was allowed to continue his rule as a vassal of Alexandros. This arrangement was confirmed by the Diadochi at both of the Partitions. Purushottama died in 317 BC and was succeeded by a young relative.
That concludes the satraps, and the Alexandrian empire, however in the modern region of Gujarat there was the independent Kingdom of Saurastra which managed to stay independent for a while before being conquered by Chandragupta.
The eastern player can look forward to two invasions (at the moment) from the east. Firstly, young Chandragupta Maurya will rise up against the corrupt Nanda dynasty with the dream of uniting all of India. Unfortunately for you, he considers the eastern satrapies as part of India. This invasion will occur soon after you begin the Death of a Colossus (453/323 BC) bookmark. Secondly, the Tocharian Yuezhi tribal confederacy will begin to migrate west during the second century BC. Undoubtedly, this will bring them into conflict with the rulers of the eastern frontier.
De jure Kingdoms
De jure Duchies
Cultures
Religions
We have now come to the eastern half of the empire; stretching from the Tigris to the Indus. All of this land was conquered by Megas Alexandros, except for the independent kingdom of Saurastra. Here are the satraps who govern on behalf of Philippos Arrhidaios:
Peithon of Media
One of the original Somatophylakes (bodyguards) of Megas Alexandros, Peithon was assigned the satrapy of Media at the Partition of Babylon. However because of the size of Media, it was deemed too dangerous for one man to rule so Aturpat was given the north-western portion. Peithon took part in the plot to kill Perdiccas and went on to greatly expand his realm in the east, until Antigonos tricked and executed him.
Peukestas of Persia
Peukestas seems to have started off his military career in the Macedonian navy before eventually being promoted to the Somatophylakes. He was given the satrapy of Persis before the Partition of Babylon and managed to retain it after the second Partition. Peukestas sided with Eumenes in his war against Antigonos, but seemed content with feasting rather than fighting. He was last heard of as a prisoner of Antigonos, kept content with unfulfilled promises of land and glory.
Phrataphernes of Hyrcania
Phrataphernes was a native Persian who held the satrapy of Hyrcania and Parthia under Darius III. Following the defeat of the Persians at Gaugamela, Phrataphernes surrendered to Alexandros and was allowed to continue ruling over his satrapy. It is thought he died before the Partition of Triparadisus because the satrapy of Hyrcania and Parthia was granted to Philippos.
Tlepolemos of Carmania
Nothing is really known of Tlepolemos, except that he was granted the satrapy of Carmania and retained it at both Partitions.
Stasanor of Aria
Stasanor is notable for being one of the few Arcadian officers in Alexandros' army that we know about. He was granted the satrapy of Aria and Drangiana, and kept it until the Partition of Triparadisus where he was granted the satrapy of Bactria and Sogdiana. It is likely he was killed when Seleukos invaded the region in 305 BC.
Sibyrtios of Gedrosia
Sibyrtios was a Cretan officer who originally held the satrapy of Carmania, but was then given the satrapy of Gedrosia and Arachosia following the death of another officer. He retained his satrapy at both of the Partitions, but later hostilities with Eumenes forced him to flee to the court of Antigonos. Antigonos ensured Sibyrtios' continued rule in Gedrosia, where he maintained friendly relations with Chandragupta Maurya.
Philippos of Bactria
Philippos received the satrapy of Bactria and Sogdiana in 327 BC and retained possession of it at the first Partition. However at the Partition of Triparadisus, he gained the satrapy of Hyrcania and Parthia (presumably because of the death of Phrataphernes). He continued his rule until 318 BC, when Peithon invaded the region and had him executed.
Hushyaothna of Parapomisia
Hushyaothna (Oxyartes) was the Bactrian father of Roxana and therefore father-in-law of Megas Alexandros himself. Following the marriage, Hushyaothna was appointed as satrap of Parapomisia and retained his governance through both of the Partitions. He lightly supported Eumenes in his war against Antigonos, but following the death of the former he made amends with the latter and continued ruling in Parapomisia. Hushyaothna must have died sometime before Seleukos' war against Chandragupta Maurya as there is no mentioning of his name.
Peithon of Indus
Following a successful command of a phalanx battalion, Peithon was appointed as the satrap of the colonies in the Indus area. He retained his satrapy at both of the Partitions, but was eventually forced to flee from the Indus when Chandragupta Maurya pushed west. Peithon was subsequently appointed as the satrap of Babylon under the rule of Antigonos. A few years later however he was killed in battle against the forces of Ptolemaios.
Ambhi of Taxila
Ambhi (Taxiles) was the Indian King of Taxila. Because of his fears over his eastern neighbour Purushottama, Ambhi surrendered voluntarily to Alexandros and supplied a large amount of men to aid in the conquest of Porus. Ambhi was permitted to keep governance over his kingdom at both Partitions, however a few years later Eudemos seems to be the sole authority in the region. It is not clear whether Ambhi died or was deposed.
Purushottama of Porus
Purushottama (Porus) fought against Alexandros at the battle of the Hydaspes river. Even though he was defeated, he was allowed to continue his rule as a vassal of Alexandros. This arrangement was confirmed by the Diadochi at both of the Partitions. Purushottama died in 317 BC and was succeeded by a young relative.
That concludes the satraps, and the Alexandrian empire, however in the modern region of Gujarat there was the independent Kingdom of Saurastra which managed to stay independent for a while before being conquered by Chandragupta.
The eastern player can look forward to two invasions (at the moment) from the east. Firstly, young Chandragupta Maurya will rise up against the corrupt Nanda dynasty with the dream of uniting all of India. Unfortunately for you, he considers the eastern satrapies as part of India. This invasion will occur soon after you begin the Death of a Colossus (453/323 BC) bookmark. Secondly, the Tocharian Yuezhi tribal confederacy will begin to migrate west during the second century BC. Undoubtedly, this will bring them into conflict with the rulers of the eastern frontier.
De jure Kingdoms
De jure Duchies
Cultures
Religions
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