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blsteen: Yeap nothing like sitting back and chopping of a few rebel heads
Chris Taylor: Yeah fortunately the first war with France does not last too long. As for the Balkans, I will not be getting invloded in due to events outside of Milan control. But their will be troubles for the Emperor up ahead
Boris ze Spider: bah I say, bah. I will never realse Saradnia until every last peasant drops :rofl:
JDMS: unfortunately it is not as big as you would think it would be. But the wait until the end then thing start getting real interesting
Dear Dr. William Hearst
I send this letter in hopes that it arrives soon. It looks like things are getting heated up all along northern Italy even Venice is beginning to feel to the heat. Yesterday I saw a platoon of troops head to the Austrian-Italian border. I fear that war is now immenate though I sure as you have heard it does not seem to be equal pattern. I have heard rumour that the same thing is happening all over Europe in France, Germany, Russia, etc.
I heading for Ereskujvar in Translavannia but first we will be stopping in Zagreb. I will send you a letter when we get Zagreb.
Your Friend
Salvatore Catteno
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The first war during the reign of Francesco I was the war with the Italian powers. It had all started over the city of Krain, The king of Hungary was growing desperate to regain face after his and the Polish king humiliating defeat against the Mongol golden horde. Ulazo II recalled document which stated that he was the rightful ruler of these lands and attacked and called upon its allies Milan and the Palatine for help in this war. Rising to Aquileia defence was Venice and the holy Roman Emperor Johann II of Cleves with Venice taking the leadership of this alliance. Francesco I was to say the least very unwilling to take part in the war. He held personal qualms against fighting the venetians in which he up holded a close relationship with. It took much convincing by Odelaschi and Saladvi to send a small force under Ermes Sabatti to besiege Trevsio. Soon after a letter arrived from Tbilsi. The letter asked one simple thing assistance in their war against the French and the Burgandy. Now as to the reason this war began, boils down to a trival dispute between the King of Cyprus Janus I and King David X of Georgia. Janus on an official visit to the Georgia to discuss some trading issues was bombarded by the elder David X over a small futile trading dispute in which a Georgia merchant had been insulted by a Cypriot merchant in Venice. David X on the spot declared war. The letter asking for his help was quickly passed on to his wife Tamar who more or less forced Francesco I to agree to help her father, despite all of his desires not to fight a fellow Christian.
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In Milan the merchant class was up in arms about the descion to go to war with France as it meant that their trade relations with them would be doomed and all of their assets in France would be seized. This along with large amounts of taxes, Port duties, and other issues relating to trade. Saladvi had a simple solution as he went around the back of Francesco I and ordered the execution of their leaders and seizing their assets. Some of the richest men of Milan were executed that day, their vast fortunes added into the treasure of Milan which would be used to fund the war against France and even the Ricardian wars.
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The War of Hungarian aggression did not last long as the Hungarian armies overran Venietian positions in Krain and Istria. Soon enough the Archbishop of Aqueilia was begging for peace. King Ulazo II was all but willing to grant it to him if the venitians were willing to sign the deal too. Doge Contazno Commachio had no choice but to accepted Ulazo II offer of peace. The terms of the treaty of Zagerb were simple Krain was to be ceded to the Kingdom of Hungary and a tribute of 14 florins was to be paid to each of the allies. With the treaty signed Milan could know refocus her attention to the much bigger war against the French.
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The war against the French would not have had been an important one in history if it had not been for the Battle of Daupine. The Battle of Dauphine was a big battle and one of Duke Charles I the Bold greatest victories. Charles is often rembered for being Burgundy last great Duke and the battle of Dauphine is listed as one his most successful campaigns. The Battle began with the arrival of the Burgundian forces under Charles I. Francesco II and General Moscati lead the Milanense forces. The Milanense tried from the march north faced against the Burgundian army. The two sides faced off a massive melee began. Moscati attempting to bring the milanense cavaraly against the Charles left flank let veteran troops from the Luxembourgian war were able to rebuke the Milanese cavalry that coupled with a cavalry strike on the flank of Milan began to spell doom for them. The veterans went an attacked the other flank. Seeing what was happening Moscati ordered a retreat, it soon turned into a total rout. With the defeat at Dauphine Milan begged for peace and Charles VI was all but willing to give it.
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Yet the biggest winner of the battle of Dauphine was not actual in the war at all. Francesco I was serious injured during the battle and succession began an issue. Francesco I had never been able to consummate his marriage with Tamar of Georgia due to impotence and Francesco being mental unable to consummate. So this made succession a huge issues as it seemed more and more likely that Francesco I would die of his wounds. Their were two claimants to the throne the first one was the most likely of the two was his younger brother Filipo. Filipo was married to the Queen of England Mary I otherwise known as Bloody Mary due her suppression of the Irish. The other was Luczeria I the aunt of Francesco I and duchess of Urbino. The council of Duchy lead by Odeschalchi, Salvadi, and Tamar were deadlocked on what to do. One on side by choosing FIlipo meant union with England, but Luczeria I meant that Milan would be weak in face of England. Then Filipo died of unknown causes but many believe to be poisoning by Urbino agents, thus Filipo’s claim fell to his wife Mary I. Shortly after the news of the death of Filipo had reached Milan the inevitable happen Francesco I passed away. The War of Milanese Succession had begun.
Chris Taylor: Yeah fortunately the first war with France does not last too long. As for the Balkans, I will not be getting invloded in due to events outside of Milan control. But their will be troubles for the Emperor up ahead
Boris ze Spider: bah I say, bah. I will never realse Saradnia until every last peasant drops :rofl:
JDMS: unfortunately it is not as big as you would think it would be. But the wait until the end then thing start getting real interesting
Dear Dr. William Hearst
I send this letter in hopes that it arrives soon. It looks like things are getting heated up all along northern Italy even Venice is beginning to feel to the heat. Yesterday I saw a platoon of troops head to the Austrian-Italian border. I fear that war is now immenate though I sure as you have heard it does not seem to be equal pattern. I have heard rumour that the same thing is happening all over Europe in France, Germany, Russia, etc.
I heading for Ereskujvar in Translavannia but first we will be stopping in Zagreb. I will send you a letter when we get Zagreb.
Your Friend
Salvatore Catteno
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The first war during the reign of Francesco I was the war with the Italian powers. It had all started over the city of Krain, The king of Hungary was growing desperate to regain face after his and the Polish king humiliating defeat against the Mongol golden horde. Ulazo II recalled document which stated that he was the rightful ruler of these lands and attacked and called upon its allies Milan and the Palatine for help in this war. Rising to Aquileia defence was Venice and the holy Roman Emperor Johann II of Cleves with Venice taking the leadership of this alliance. Francesco I was to say the least very unwilling to take part in the war. He held personal qualms against fighting the venetians in which he up holded a close relationship with. It took much convincing by Odelaschi and Saladvi to send a small force under Ermes Sabatti to besiege Trevsio. Soon after a letter arrived from Tbilsi. The letter asked one simple thing assistance in their war against the French and the Burgandy. Now as to the reason this war began, boils down to a trival dispute between the King of Cyprus Janus I and King David X of Georgia. Janus on an official visit to the Georgia to discuss some trading issues was bombarded by the elder David X over a small futile trading dispute in which a Georgia merchant had been insulted by a Cypriot merchant in Venice. David X on the spot declared war. The letter asking for his help was quickly passed on to his wife Tamar who more or less forced Francesco I to agree to help her father, despite all of his desires not to fight a fellow Christian.
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In Milan the merchant class was up in arms about the descion to go to war with France as it meant that their trade relations with them would be doomed and all of their assets in France would be seized. This along with large amounts of taxes, Port duties, and other issues relating to trade. Saladvi had a simple solution as he went around the back of Francesco I and ordered the execution of their leaders and seizing their assets. Some of the richest men of Milan were executed that day, their vast fortunes added into the treasure of Milan which would be used to fund the war against France and even the Ricardian wars.
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The War of Hungarian aggression did not last long as the Hungarian armies overran Venietian positions in Krain and Istria. Soon enough the Archbishop of Aqueilia was begging for peace. King Ulazo II was all but willing to grant it to him if the venitians were willing to sign the deal too. Doge Contazno Commachio had no choice but to accepted Ulazo II offer of peace. The terms of the treaty of Zagerb were simple Krain was to be ceded to the Kingdom of Hungary and a tribute of 14 florins was to be paid to each of the allies. With the treaty signed Milan could know refocus her attention to the much bigger war against the French.
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The war against the French would not have had been an important one in history if it had not been for the Battle of Daupine. The Battle of Dauphine was a big battle and one of Duke Charles I the Bold greatest victories. Charles is often rembered for being Burgundy last great Duke and the battle of Dauphine is listed as one his most successful campaigns. The Battle began with the arrival of the Burgundian forces under Charles I. Francesco II and General Moscati lead the Milanense forces. The Milanense tried from the march north faced against the Burgundian army. The two sides faced off a massive melee began. Moscati attempting to bring the milanense cavaraly against the Charles left flank let veteran troops from the Luxembourgian war were able to rebuke the Milanese cavalry that coupled with a cavalry strike on the flank of Milan began to spell doom for them. The veterans went an attacked the other flank. Seeing what was happening Moscati ordered a retreat, it soon turned into a total rout. With the defeat at Dauphine Milan begged for peace and Charles VI was all but willing to give it.
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Yet the biggest winner of the battle of Dauphine was not actual in the war at all. Francesco I was serious injured during the battle and succession began an issue. Francesco I had never been able to consummate his marriage with Tamar of Georgia due to impotence and Francesco being mental unable to consummate. So this made succession a huge issues as it seemed more and more likely that Francesco I would die of his wounds. Their were two claimants to the throne the first one was the most likely of the two was his younger brother Filipo. Filipo was married to the Queen of England Mary I otherwise known as Bloody Mary due her suppression of the Irish. The other was Luczeria I the aunt of Francesco I and duchess of Urbino. The council of Duchy lead by Odeschalchi, Salvadi, and Tamar were deadlocked on what to do. One on side by choosing FIlipo meant union with England, but Luczeria I meant that Milan would be weak in face of England. Then Filipo died of unknown causes but many believe to be poisoning by Urbino agents, thus Filipo’s claim fell to his wife Mary I. Shortly after the news of the death of Filipo had reached Milan the inevitable happen Francesco I passed away. The War of Milanese Succession had begun.
Hmmm...the English far away and well far away
The urbanites close to hand but I guess it would depend on how good a shape the army is in
The urbanites close to hand but I guess it would depend on how good a shape the army is in
Hmmmmm.
England, relatively strong but far away, and probably wanting you to get involved in wars with France, Brittany or Burgundy a couple times a decade.
Urbino, an hors d'œuvre the Pope usually polishes off before lunch; prone to suicidal slap-fighting with other Italian minors. Could be dangerous if Austria gets hungry while you're engaged in one of those internecine Italian wars.
Tough call. My general Anglophile leanings aside, I think I would still choose England simply because there will be ample opportunity to torpedo relations, and they probably won't be too motivated to sail down there and make you say uncle once you decide to break free. Unless they have no other territories to fight over in Ireland, or on the Continent... then they might be really motivated for lack of anything else to do. So, maybe not so good.
I don't envy you that choice.
England, relatively strong but far away, and probably wanting you to get involved in wars with France, Brittany or Burgundy a couple times a decade.
Urbino, an hors d'œuvre the Pope usually polishes off before lunch; prone to suicidal slap-fighting with other Italian minors. Could be dangerous if Austria gets hungry while you're engaged in one of those internecine Italian wars.
Tough call. My general Anglophile leanings aside, I think I would still choose England simply because there will be ample opportunity to torpedo relations, and they probably won't be too motivated to sail down there and make you say uncle once you decide to break free. Unless they have no other territories to fight over in Ireland, or on the Continent... then they might be really motivated for lack of anything else to do. So, maybe not so good.
I don't envy you that choice.
I would probably choose Urbino simply because I doubt that they would put up much of a fight when you broke away.
Yes indeed, Urbino would put up less of a fight if you were to break free. On the other hand England could be a powerful enemy if they get established in Italy.
Nice update!
Nice update!
Powerful seafaring kingdom, or small italian city state... hmm, i go with choice 3, neither of them.
Here is my take on the whole thing. Urbino is a weak power in Italy and constant being dragging into wars with Naples and the Pope. If I were to form a Union with Urbino in charge it would mean backing up Urbino in these war and ultimately help Urbino becoming stronger (all land captured by me would be recognize as their land). Urbino also present another problem, how to defeat the English. Milan may have Europe 4 biggest navy it is still dwarfed by the English fleet which makes and invasion of the home island impossible, thus make peace with England hard to achieve because I would only be able to occupy their lands on the continent and that is not enough to allow an union between myself and Urbino. Now England on the other hand is a big european power with a massive fleet and strong army, and with the army I have available to me it would be easy to take out Urbino. But being in a Union with England also means a likely war with France, Burgundy, and the Holy Roman Empire, as well as making splitting off with them harder.
Also soon a update on how the rest of Europe is doing.
Also soon a update on how the rest of Europe is doing.
Map of Europe in 1424
Europe Update 1
Iberia was a place of extreme interest during this time. With the end of the Reconquista in 1404. The three states of Iberia Castile, Portugal, and Aragon vied for control of Iberia. King Joao I of Portugal died without an heir to the throne leaving the throne to the brand new Queen of Castile Juana I who was the former wife of his son Joao who had died in an hunting accident. Yet both King Ferran II of Aragon and the other claimant Duke Charles I the bold of Burgundy refused to recognize Juana I as the rightful heir spawning the war of Portuguese Succession in 1413. The war last a year before the Epic battle of Zaragoza. the Castilian force under the command of Gonzalo Coronda crushed the allied army, capturing Ferran II. Shortly afterwards peacewas signed between the two powers, and the the House Trastamara-Aviz was to rule over both Castile and Portugal. The Union now lead by Queen Catalina I Trastamara-Aviz-Benavides would again battle Aragon in a war a decade, completely dominating them, forcing them to become their vassal. The way for the unfication and formation of Spain now lay open
Battle of Zaragoza
Burgundy and the Lowlands
Burgundy was the premier power in the region during this time. Under Charles I it prospered, Yet the reign of Philip I left the duchy divided into the three part, Burgundain Netherlands, Burgundian Lorriane, and Burgundy proper. Charles I worked to restablish Burgundy as local power. Yet his inefficient successor Charles II would sink the fortunes of the country getting it involved with war with France. Now his successor Charles III rose to the throne of Burugundy hoping to restore its glory.
Charles I 'the bold' Duke of Burgundy
Germany
In Germany new powers were rise. The two main ones were the Archbishopric of Wurzberg and the Duchy of Mecklenberg. Archbishop Ferdinand of Wurzberg began the Thuringia War after the Duke of Thuringia refused to pay taxes to the church. When the clergy protest he had their leader flogged. The priest fled to Wurzberg for help, and Archbishop Ferdinand was able but willing to help. The war ultimately did not last long and Thuringia was split between him self and the Palatine who then lose it to a revolt. In Mecklenberg Christian Ludiwg I the first attack Madgeberg after a border conflict resulting in the annexation of the small archbishopric.
Ottoman Empire.
In the Balkans the last vestige of the Roman empire fell to the Turks. Shortly after his coronation Selim I besieged the city using massive cannons and huge army to bring down the emperor Manuel II. After a long siege lasting almost a year and half, Selim got his way in through a traitor opening the gates. Selim I stormed the city killed the Emperor, and proclaimed himself the true successor of the Roman Empire.
Selim I 'the Conqueror' enters Contsantinpole
Russia
In the far east the Golden Horde was making a remarkable recovery. Just years before it was falling apart now, under the leadership of Temer Quatlugh I it had made remarkable recovery. It vassals crushed it economy flourishing, yet Europe began to become afraid of the Mongols once again and a collation lead by Lajos II of Hungary attacked the horde. The war had the exact opposite result than they wanted. The Mongols lead by Temur marched towards Ruthenia and Carpathia were swept army after army. Hungary and Poland became devastated by war, and Temur was able to bring both kings to the negotiation table were they were force to cede Ruthenia and Carpathia.
Monogl Amry marching through Carapathia
Europe Update 1
Iberia was a place of extreme interest during this time. With the end of the Reconquista in 1404. The three states of Iberia Castile, Portugal, and Aragon vied for control of Iberia. King Joao I of Portugal died without an heir to the throne leaving the throne to the brand new Queen of Castile Juana I who was the former wife of his son Joao who had died in an hunting accident. Yet both King Ferran II of Aragon and the other claimant Duke Charles I the bold of Burgundy refused to recognize Juana I as the rightful heir spawning the war of Portuguese Succession in 1413. The war last a year before the Epic battle of Zaragoza. the Castilian force under the command of Gonzalo Coronda crushed the allied army, capturing Ferran II. Shortly afterwards peacewas signed between the two powers, and the the House Trastamara-Aviz was to rule over both Castile and Portugal. The Union now lead by Queen Catalina I Trastamara-Aviz-Benavides would again battle Aragon in a war a decade, completely dominating them, forcing them to become their vassal. The way for the unfication and formation of Spain now lay open
Battle of Zaragoza
Burgundy and the Lowlands
Burgundy was the premier power in the region during this time. Under Charles I it prospered, Yet the reign of Philip I left the duchy divided into the three part, Burgundain Netherlands, Burgundian Lorriane, and Burgundy proper. Charles I worked to restablish Burgundy as local power. Yet his inefficient successor Charles II would sink the fortunes of the country getting it involved with war with France. Now his successor Charles III rose to the throne of Burugundy hoping to restore its glory.
Charles I 'the bold' Duke of Burgundy
Germany
In Germany new powers were rise. The two main ones were the Archbishopric of Wurzberg and the Duchy of Mecklenberg. Archbishop Ferdinand of Wurzberg began the Thuringia War after the Duke of Thuringia refused to pay taxes to the church. When the clergy protest he had their leader flogged. The priest fled to Wurzberg for help, and Archbishop Ferdinand was able but willing to help. The war ultimately did not last long and Thuringia was split between him self and the Palatine who then lose it to a revolt. In Mecklenberg Christian Ludiwg I the first attack Madgeberg after a border conflict resulting in the annexation of the small archbishopric.
Ottoman Empire.
In the Balkans the last vestige of the Roman empire fell to the Turks. Shortly after his coronation Selim I besieged the city using massive cannons and huge army to bring down the emperor Manuel II. After a long siege lasting almost a year and half, Selim got his way in through a traitor opening the gates. Selim I stormed the city killed the Emperor, and proclaimed himself the true successor of the Roman Empire.
Selim I 'the Conqueror' enters Contsantinpole
Russia
In the far east the Golden Horde was making a remarkable recovery. Just years before it was falling apart now, under the leadership of Temer Quatlugh I it had made remarkable recovery. It vassals crushed it economy flourishing, yet Europe began to become afraid of the Mongols once again and a collation lead by Lajos II of Hungary attacked the horde. The war had the exact opposite result than they wanted. The Mongols lead by Temur marched towards Ruthenia and Carpathia were swept army after army. Hungary and Poland became devastated by war, and Temur was able to bring both kings to the negotiation table were they were force to cede Ruthenia and Carpathia.
Monogl Amry marching through Carapathia
I guess the question at this point becomes: if you sided with Urbino, could you defend well enough against England to gain a small peace, thereby not joining a union with either nation?
And nice map btw.
And nice map btw.
Blsteen: Yes I really do need Sand Dragons, and Ice Dragons
JDMS: Shit why didn't I think of that. Oh well union with England definitely lead to an interesting future
Dear Dr. William Hearst
I have finally reached Zageb, I am glad to say that this is quite a little beautiful town. It has many a unique monument to the past rulers, Hungarian, Ragusian, Italian alike. I found time too write another quick update to the manuscript, hope you enjoy it. I will be in Ereskujvar by the end of the week
Salavtore Catteno
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The War of Milanense Succession
The War of Milanese succession did not begin directly after the death of Francesco I. The council of Milan was still deciding on who to choose as the next duchess. Both sides began to court the council yet with no success. There were factions in the court the English faction lead by Geoffery Chaucer and English immigrant and the Urbinense lead by Tamar. Yet cunning as ever Mary decided to court another person not related to the court to her side. That person was the leader of the army based near Milan, Gian Galezzo Lamberti. Lamberti had served in the war against France as a cavalry commander and was promoted to general shortly after the Battle of Dauphine. Lamberti and Mary began to keep a regular correspondence, Mary promising rewards to Lamberti for his service to her, was able to convince him to join her. Lamberti took his army into the city centre and stormed the palace, and demanded to see the council. His audience was granted and Lamberti waked in the throne room, Odelscahchi was standing next to the throne, and the other side was Chaucer and on the throne it self sat Tamar, and Salvdi was standing in the shadows. Lamberti declared his support for Mary I and demanded that council finally make their decision on who to support. The council briefly meet together before Odelscahchi walked slowly forward to Lamberti Odelascahchi said in a calm and measured voice ‘we, the council of Milan proclaim are support for her majesty Duchess Mary I, now general go. Prove our loyalty to her.” Lamberti immediately left Milan with his force of 10 000 men to the Urbino, sending a letter to Mary asking her to come to Milan immediately. The Urbanese never stood a chance and within months of the beginning of the siege the city fell. Lamberti dictated terms to Lucerzia I, a union would form between Milan and England and tribute would be paid to England. This peace unfortunately would make Urbino easy prey for Ferrara and Naples.
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Mary arrived shortly after Lamberti’s victory over Lucerzia. She proclaimed Lamberti a hero of Milan and England and bestowed many titles upon him. Her coronation was a grand affair, declare the opulence of the court of London and Milan. Many of the nobles hoping for a position in the new government, giving massive amounts of money into the government for secure a position. Another issue that was raised during her stay was a dispute with a Humanist philosopher name Ceasre di Alvini and the clergy who was vehemently opposed Alvini teachings. The Clergy demanded that they do something about Alvini, unwilling to execute the influential figure, exiled him to stay on the good side of the Church. Her stay in Milan was not long a the question of succession was raised again. Mary never had a child with Filipo, and had no other brothers or sisters. Thus succession became a huge problem through out the kingdom. Various people vied to marry Mary yet she wanted to maintain an English dynasty over England. Thus she came into contanct with Thomas Fairfax a minor noble who had served as a general in wars against the French and the Irish and had proved to be a coptent general. Thomas had travelled with Mary and began to court her, in which she was receptive to. On the final part of their journey in Milan they were wed in Saint Micheal Catherdal in Milan, and Thomas became the King consort. After their return from Milan, succession was not yet clear. Thomas offered his son of his marriage the young Richard Fairfax. Richard had shown skills on the battlefield and as an administrator. Mary reluctantly agreed, then Mary became pregnant, the hopes of the Lancastor dynasty rested on her shoulders. But it was not meant to be the baby a still born boy died, and Mary passed away shortly after ways due to complications. Thus Richard Fairfax, son of a marshall and little known member of parliament rose to the throne of England as King Richard III. He would be known as the Unifier or the Great in Britain and is considered one of England’s greatest kings, yet in Milan he would go by a different less flattering title, the Cruel. With the death of Mary the house of Lancastor passed into the realm of history and the House of Fairfax rose in it’s place.
JDMS: Shit why didn't I think of that. Oh well union with England definitely lead to an interesting future
Dear Dr. William Hearst
I have finally reached Zageb, I am glad to say that this is quite a little beautiful town. It has many a unique monument to the past rulers, Hungarian, Ragusian, Italian alike. I found time too write another quick update to the manuscript, hope you enjoy it. I will be in Ereskujvar by the end of the week
Salavtore Catteno
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The War of Milanense Succession
The War of Milanese succession did not begin directly after the death of Francesco I. The council of Milan was still deciding on who to choose as the next duchess. Both sides began to court the council yet with no success. There were factions in the court the English faction lead by Geoffery Chaucer and English immigrant and the Urbinense lead by Tamar. Yet cunning as ever Mary decided to court another person not related to the court to her side. That person was the leader of the army based near Milan, Gian Galezzo Lamberti. Lamberti had served in the war against France as a cavalry commander and was promoted to general shortly after the Battle of Dauphine. Lamberti and Mary began to keep a regular correspondence, Mary promising rewards to Lamberti for his service to her, was able to convince him to join her. Lamberti took his army into the city centre and stormed the palace, and demanded to see the council. His audience was granted and Lamberti waked in the throne room, Odelscahchi was standing next to the throne, and the other side was Chaucer and on the throne it self sat Tamar, and Salvdi was standing in the shadows. Lamberti declared his support for Mary I and demanded that council finally make their decision on who to support. The council briefly meet together before Odelscahchi walked slowly forward to Lamberti Odelascahchi said in a calm and measured voice ‘we, the council of Milan proclaim are support for her majesty Duchess Mary I, now general go. Prove our loyalty to her.” Lamberti immediately left Milan with his force of 10 000 men to the Urbino, sending a letter to Mary asking her to come to Milan immediately. The Urbanese never stood a chance and within months of the beginning of the siege the city fell. Lamberti dictated terms to Lucerzia I, a union would form between Milan and England and tribute would be paid to England. This peace unfortunately would make Urbino easy prey for Ferrara and Naples.
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Mary arrived shortly after Lamberti’s victory over Lucerzia. She proclaimed Lamberti a hero of Milan and England and bestowed many titles upon him. Her coronation was a grand affair, declare the opulence of the court of London and Milan. Many of the nobles hoping for a position in the new government, giving massive amounts of money into the government for secure a position. Another issue that was raised during her stay was a dispute with a Humanist philosopher name Ceasre di Alvini and the clergy who was vehemently opposed Alvini teachings. The Clergy demanded that they do something about Alvini, unwilling to execute the influential figure, exiled him to stay on the good side of the Church. Her stay in Milan was not long a the question of succession was raised again. Mary never had a child with Filipo, and had no other brothers or sisters. Thus succession became a huge problem through out the kingdom. Various people vied to marry Mary yet she wanted to maintain an English dynasty over England. Thus she came into contanct with Thomas Fairfax a minor noble who had served as a general in wars against the French and the Irish and had proved to be a coptent general. Thomas had travelled with Mary and began to court her, in which she was receptive to. On the final part of their journey in Milan they were wed in Saint Micheal Catherdal in Milan, and Thomas became the King consort. After their return from Milan, succession was not yet clear. Thomas offered his son of his marriage the young Richard Fairfax. Richard had shown skills on the battlefield and as an administrator. Mary reluctantly agreed, then Mary became pregnant, the hopes of the Lancastor dynasty rested on her shoulders. But it was not meant to be the baby a still born boy died, and Mary passed away shortly after ways due to complications. Thus Richard Fairfax, son of a marshall and little known member of parliament rose to the throne of England as King Richard III. He would be known as the Unifier or the Great in Britain and is considered one of England’s greatest kings, yet in Milan he would go by a different less flattering title, the Cruel. With the death of Mary the house of Lancastor passed into the realm of history and the House of Fairfax rose in it’s place.
Sorry for taking so long to post update but I have been swamped with work
Boris ze Spider: Yeah what could I say, I do have bit of English in me old chap.
JDMS: Yeah I know, Richard I is definitely going to be Strong and capable king
Dear William Hearst
I am force to stay here in Ereskujvar. For I little while longer but circumstances outside of my control and delaying my return. I have finished another part of manuscript which I had shipped out for a bit.
Hope to return home, soon. Tell Mary and Paolo that I love them and shall be home soon.
Your Friend
Salvator Catteno
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The Reign of Richard I the Cruel/The Great
The Reign of Richard I over Milan began shortly after his coronation in London. He arrived in Milan with much pomp and fanfare, similar to what his predssecor Mary I had enjoyed. Immediately he began to implement some policies that he belived would benefit Milan. The first of such reforms was the passing of the Blasmey act commedeming any beliefs that were different that of the Roman Catholic faith to be heresy this including Maringanianism which held sway over Saradinia. This move was extremely popular among the clergy and pope Leo X personally commerated Richard I for this policy. The next act was much more influential for Milan. Many of the middle class thought they were not being represented in the government especially with the continuation of Ghilseri policies through the reigns of Francesco I and Mary. The middle class petioned to Richard that they recive a type of parliament that England had in Milan. Richard was more thanm willing to agree, many argue that he argeed to this in hopes of making Milan more manageable, as well as curb the influence of men like Odeschachi. The first council of Milan was called upon by Richard I which comprised of reprsentives of the province of Milan (all provinces with cores), which was divided into two levels, the first level was the Chamber of Lords which comprised of reprsentives of the Noblity and the Clergy, the Second was Council of the Plebs which comprised of everyone else. The parliament could write laws yet the king had right to veto any laws and every bill had to go through him. To lead as the voice of the people the Chamber and the Council would elect a singular leader to act as the First Minister. Naturally being one of the most dominate figures in Milan Uberto Odeschalci was chosen as the 1st First Minister. Had Richard passed away then he would have known as a great king.
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Richard I left shortly after the creation of parliament in summer of 1424. Yet before he left he poured massive amounts of money into to funding a massive revolt in Liguria which had fallen to the Ottoman Empire the year before. These revolts were inspired by a small revolt lead by Andrea Vivadi. Richard sent voulanteers mercenaries and money to assist Vivadi in his revolt. It was completely unforeseeable what was going to happen next. It was without surprise that Genoa fell to the rebels within a couple of months, then Andrea got greedy and attacked it’s neighbors Savoy and Milan. The Milan unexpectedly found itself under siege. Ermes Moscati the senior general in charge of the army since Lamberti death marched forth with the army to meet Andrea Vivadi. It was a massacre, most of the army was cut to pieces. The army ungraciously fell back to Parma with it’s tails between its legs. Then the commander of the army of the Isles (Sicily and Sarandia) took things into his own hands. He took his army a sailed it north to Parma, where he was able to link up with what was left of Moscati’s army. There he was able to bring a decisive defeat to end the rebellion, and crush Vivadi. Andrea slowly crawled back to Genoa were the new republic was swiftly crushed by an ottoman under Sultan Selim I himself. The victory left all of Milan cheering one name, and man who a short while before has little known commander in Sicily became the hero of Duchy. Parliament gave their new hero a massive parade through Milan, and people began to shout the name Rodlfo Pico for the first time, and it would not be the last. The beginning of Pico dominance of the Duchy began and would serve as wise men to some of the most brilliant commanders of the age the Moscati Brothers, Francesco and Timetoto.
The disater concerning the Genoense revolt was only the beginning of the downfall of Richard I in Milan. The revolt had damaged much of the country side in Lombardia and many of the nobles found their estates destroyed. Lombardia was the key stronghold of pro-english nobles, and under mary had not yet recived their awards for support of Mary and Richard I. Now lead by the noble family of Meltzi the Counts of Parma, demad that they receive their awards and be compensated for the damage on their lands. Upon hearing this Richard I erupts in a outrage, furious that the Milanese would even ask something like this, and in a note to the Chamber of Lords publicly refuses their demands. The Nobles are furious about this action and embolden the independence party,nwhich was now being lead by Queen Tamar and Count Massimilano Melzti. The independence party enjoyed a massive boast in popularity in Milan and almost had complete control of the Chamber of Lords, and a large minority in the Council of Plebs. It also helped that the first minister although not officially part of the party was a major supporter of it.
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In response to the ineptitude of the Clevian Emperors to stop French, Burgundian, and other dangers to the empire, elected Christian William I of Brandenburg of the von Seel dynasty to the throne. Christian William was close friend of Tamar and Rodofo Pico having kept contact (Tamar) through diplomatic notes and going to school with (Pico). Generally well received by the Milanese population, and through the empire it brought stability and hopeful security to the emperor. Yet the von Seel rule over the empire was brief. England in a move to conquer Hainaut. Richard I saw it as rightfully his land after a rather shaky succession of Albert II. Albert II has the bastard son of the first ruler, and English held a claim to his. Richard I declared war on Hainaut in that effect Brandenburg and Burgundy. The Milanese parliament was furious at Richard I action and furious that he did not consult the Milanese Parliament about the decision to declare. They declare neutrality refuse to march against the emperor. It would unfortunately be a declaration that would be respected nether by Richard I, the Emperor, and its enemies. But this would only be the beginning of a period of history known in England as the Richardian Wars or in Milan as the Ricardian Wars.
Boris ze Spider: Yeah what could I say, I do have bit of English in me old chap.
JDMS: Yeah I know, Richard I is definitely going to be Strong and capable king
Dear William Hearst
I am force to stay here in Ereskujvar. For I little while longer but circumstances outside of my control and delaying my return. I have finished another part of manuscript which I had shipped out for a bit.
Hope to return home, soon. Tell Mary and Paolo that I love them and shall be home soon.
Your Friend
Salvator Catteno
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The Reign of Richard I the Cruel/The Great
The Reign of Richard I over Milan began shortly after his coronation in London. He arrived in Milan with much pomp and fanfare, similar to what his predssecor Mary I had enjoyed. Immediately he began to implement some policies that he belived would benefit Milan. The first of such reforms was the passing of the Blasmey act commedeming any beliefs that were different that of the Roman Catholic faith to be heresy this including Maringanianism which held sway over Saradinia. This move was extremely popular among the clergy and pope Leo X personally commerated Richard I for this policy. The next act was much more influential for Milan. Many of the middle class thought they were not being represented in the government especially with the continuation of Ghilseri policies through the reigns of Francesco I and Mary. The middle class petioned to Richard that they recive a type of parliament that England had in Milan. Richard was more thanm willing to agree, many argue that he argeed to this in hopes of making Milan more manageable, as well as curb the influence of men like Odeschachi. The first council of Milan was called upon by Richard I which comprised of reprsentives of the province of Milan (all provinces with cores), which was divided into two levels, the first level was the Chamber of Lords which comprised of reprsentives of the Noblity and the Clergy, the Second was Council of the Plebs which comprised of everyone else. The parliament could write laws yet the king had right to veto any laws and every bill had to go through him. To lead as the voice of the people the Chamber and the Council would elect a singular leader to act as the First Minister. Naturally being one of the most dominate figures in Milan Uberto Odeschalci was chosen as the 1st First Minister. Had Richard passed away then he would have known as a great king.
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Richard I left shortly after the creation of parliament in summer of 1424. Yet before he left he poured massive amounts of money into to funding a massive revolt in Liguria which had fallen to the Ottoman Empire the year before. These revolts were inspired by a small revolt lead by Andrea Vivadi. Richard sent voulanteers mercenaries and money to assist Vivadi in his revolt. It was completely unforeseeable what was going to happen next. It was without surprise that Genoa fell to the rebels within a couple of months, then Andrea got greedy and attacked it’s neighbors Savoy and Milan. The Milan unexpectedly found itself under siege. Ermes Moscati the senior general in charge of the army since Lamberti death marched forth with the army to meet Andrea Vivadi. It was a massacre, most of the army was cut to pieces. The army ungraciously fell back to Parma with it’s tails between its legs. Then the commander of the army of the Isles (Sicily and Sarandia) took things into his own hands. He took his army a sailed it north to Parma, where he was able to link up with what was left of Moscati’s army. There he was able to bring a decisive defeat to end the rebellion, and crush Vivadi. Andrea slowly crawled back to Genoa were the new republic was swiftly crushed by an ottoman under Sultan Selim I himself. The victory left all of Milan cheering one name, and man who a short while before has little known commander in Sicily became the hero of Duchy. Parliament gave their new hero a massive parade through Milan, and people began to shout the name Rodlfo Pico for the first time, and it would not be the last. The beginning of Pico dominance of the Duchy began and would serve as wise men to some of the most brilliant commanders of the age the Moscati Brothers, Francesco and Timetoto.
The disater concerning the Genoense revolt was only the beginning of the downfall of Richard I in Milan. The revolt had damaged much of the country side in Lombardia and many of the nobles found their estates destroyed. Lombardia was the key stronghold of pro-english nobles, and under mary had not yet recived their awards for support of Mary and Richard I. Now lead by the noble family of Meltzi the Counts of Parma, demad that they receive their awards and be compensated for the damage on their lands. Upon hearing this Richard I erupts in a outrage, furious that the Milanese would even ask something like this, and in a note to the Chamber of Lords publicly refuses their demands. The Nobles are furious about this action and embolden the independence party,nwhich was now being lead by Queen Tamar and Count Massimilano Melzti. The independence party enjoyed a massive boast in popularity in Milan and almost had complete control of the Chamber of Lords, and a large minority in the Council of Plebs. It also helped that the first minister although not officially part of the party was a major supporter of it.
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In response to the ineptitude of the Clevian Emperors to stop French, Burgundian, and other dangers to the empire, elected Christian William I of Brandenburg of the von Seel dynasty to the throne. Christian William was close friend of Tamar and Rodofo Pico having kept contact (Tamar) through diplomatic notes and going to school with (Pico). Generally well received by the Milanese population, and through the empire it brought stability and hopeful security to the emperor. Yet the von Seel rule over the empire was brief. England in a move to conquer Hainaut. Richard I saw it as rightfully his land after a rather shaky succession of Albert II. Albert II has the bastard son of the first ruler, and English held a claim to his. Richard I declared war on Hainaut in that effect Brandenburg and Burgundy. The Milanese parliament was furious at Richard I action and furious that he did not consult the Milanese Parliament about the decision to declare. They declare neutrality refuse to march against the emperor. It would unfortunately be a declaration that would be respected nether by Richard I, the Emperor, and its enemies. But this would only be the beginning of a period of history known in England as the Richardian Wars or in Milan as the Ricardian Wars.
Hainaut as the tinderbox. Interesting, to see what happens when Burgandy gets smashed
first off. I just wanted to say that Sorry for not posting an update in a long time but my life has been really busy, with 2 DJing gigs on Friday and Saturday and I have spent the last few days practising for it, so I haven't had a whole lot of time to sit down and write an update but I have played a lot ( up to 1477).
blsteen: Yeah it always seems little Hainaut is always get ready to eaten by the next big thing. It's eaten more times that Princess Peach is kidnapped.
JDMS: Yeah this is just the beginning just wait till France, and Sweden come to try to smash England back into submission
Update soon
blsteen: Yeah it always seems little Hainaut is always get ready to eaten by the next big thing. It's eaten more times that Princess Peach is kidnapped.
JDMS: Yeah this is just the beginning just wait till France, and Sweden come to try to smash England back into submission
Update soon