Family actions:
The Contarinis': Local Trade Route - Success, 10 extra ducats earned.
The Cybos': 100 men hired.
The Cornaros': Local Trade Route - Success, 10 extra ducats earned. 100 men hired.
The Caminos': 200 men hired. Raiding a weak neighbouring county - Success. The Caminos' lost 100 men and took a total of 30 ducats from the enemy.
The Togliattis': 2 galleys built.
The Falieros': 300 men hired. 1 galley built. The Faliero family was discovered attacking trading ships, their loot is estimated to be at around 80 ducats. They lost no ships.
The reign of Pandolfo Contarini, 1110-1120.
Pandolfo would be the second member of the Contarini family to lead the republic onwards, and would try to further the Contarini goals in the region, mainly creating a Venetian powerbase in Northern Italy.
He had to wait before getting the opportunity to start invading the neighbouring counties, duchies and republics, as the reputation of the republic had taken a turn for the worse, following the various conquests of Alarico Contarini.
However, in May, 1110, the young count of Padua, Anastasio Togliatti decided to rebel against Pandolfo. His rebelliousness was struck down fast however, as Pandolfo not only had command of a large army, but also the support of the other families. Anastasio's rebellion was short, but in a show of extreme generousity and forgiveness, Pandolfo allowed Anastasio to keep his lands, in return for his upmost loyalty from that day forward. The offer was humbly accepted.
The following year, in July 1111, Pandolfo saw the opportunity to seize control of Mantua from the misplaced Duchy of Brabant, who had been exiled from the Dutch area by rebellious counts. The invasion would be simple. Pandolfo would use his vastly superior force to quickly siege and take control of the key cities under control of the German duke, Mantua, Bologna, Firenze and Lucca.
The invasion was, as predicted, a success for Pandolfo, and Mantua was added to the growing republic, and was shortly after given to the church.
The next many years remained peaceful for Venice, and it was not until 1117, with the invasion of Genoa, that Pandolfo went to war.
The situation looked grim for Genoa and their leader, Filippo Giustiniano, who assembled his forces in his last attempt to keep Genoa independent.
At the Battle of Genoa, the fate of the smaller Geonese republic was decided. Resulting in the city state being added to the Venetian republic.
The Giustiniano's now served as simple courtiers in the court of the Contarini's.
The city of Genoa itself was given to Pandolfo's son.
The rest of Pandolfo's reign was throughoutly peaceful, where improvements were built all around the republic's lands.
Current head of each family:
Pandolfo Contarini:
Leone Cybo:
Alamanno Cornaro:
Cosmada Camino:
Anastasio Togliatti:
Ordelaffo Faliero:
Updated Stats:
Family Stats:
The Contarini family.
Current Lands: Ragusa - 22, Genoa - 40, Pavia - 28
Family army: 1000 men.
Family fleet: 1 galley.
Income: 90 ducats.
Upkeep: 12 ducats.
Treasury: 183 ducats.
The Cybo family.
Current Lands: Treviso - 24
Family army: 900 men.
Family fleet: 0 galleys.
Income: 24 ducats. -2 from supporting the church
Upkeep: 9 ducats.
Treasury: 33 ducats.
The Cornaro family.
Current Lands: Aquileia - 24
Family army: 1000 men.
Family fleet: 0 galleys.
Income: 24 ducats. -2 for supporting the church.
Upkeep: 10 ducats.
Treasury: 36 ducats.
The Camino family.
Current Lands: Krain - 22
Family army: 800 men.
Family fleet: 0 galleys.
Income: 22 ducats.
Upkeep: 8 ducats.
Treasury: 70 ducats.
The Togliatti family.
Current Lands: Istria - 22, Padua - 26
Family army: 600 men
Family fleet: 2 galleys.
Income: 48 ducats.
Upkeep: 10 ducats.
Treasury: 64 ducats.
The Faliero family.
Current Lands: Euboia - 20, Split - 22
Family army: 800 men.
Family fleet: 4 galleys.
Income: 42 ducats. +4 from supporting burghers.
Upkeep: 16 ducats.
Treasury: 20 ducats.
The Council
The Venetian council consists of 30 seats.
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The Contarini family: 9 seats, currently in power.
The Cybo family: 4 seats.
The Cornaro family: 3 seats.
The Camino family: 3 seats.
The Togliatti family: 2 seats.
The Faliero family: 3 seats.
The church faction: 6 seats. Currently supports the Contarini family.
Church relations with the families:
Contarini: +60+10 from the land granted during reign.
Cybo: +25+5 from supporting the church.
Cornaro: +45+5 from supporting the church.
Camino: +15
Togliatti: 0
Faliero: +15 -5 from supporting burghers.
The Church therefore supports the Contarini's for the next election.
Right, sorry about the update, too short and low quality, hopefully it will be better next time!
Also, from the current ruler (will probadly be Enewald this time again), I also need to know how you want to handle rebels.