Well, the fat is in the fire, so to speak. Hapnich of Carpania, worried that the Francophile syncophants of Concordia are desiring to encroach upon his domains, has entered into a defensive alliance with the Dukes of Friesland and Grand Fenwick (both Anglophile states). With their combined might, Hapnich now is secure on his throne. Of course, this entire incident has been encouraged by the Baron von Stuppe (a devotee of the Great Friedrich) who, being a first cousin, twice removed, of Hapnich, wants the throne for himself. He wants to get Carpania involved in a war with Concordia and get Hapnich killed on the field of battle. Then he can step into the breach, save the day, and ensure his ascension to the throne of Carpania. Oh what tangled webs we create!
On the other side, Piotr Ustinov, Prince of Concordia, wants nothing more than peaceful relations with all of his neighbors (and plenty of gourmet victuals). Fearful of the behind-the-scenes machinations of von Stuppe, Ustinov has persuaded his cousins, Iago of Campostella, Siegfried of Sachsen-Wachsenstein, and Yakov of Courland, to join his Entente of Concordia to oppose the perceived aggressive nature of the League of Potzdorf.
Both sides are now beginning a mobilization of their military forces. Concordia has just recruited a battalion of foresters, a battalion of infantry, and a squadron of heavy horse, while Carpania has added another dragoon squadron to its already impressive forces. More to come, including pictures, and maybe even separate blogs for the League and the Entente.
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6 comments:
Sounds like a delightful start. Best wishes to you in your ImagiNation future!
A very promising set-up!
Now, just for the fun of it, what about designing 1 or 2 'original' (i.e. fictitious) uniform(s) for each of the 7 major powers - even if they are never materialized more than as drawings (using David's templates?) for our enjoyement? Young and Grant did it in a grand manner, after all...
Compliments and welcome in war-torn Urope!
Jean-Louis
Yes, pictures most certainly. And, if you go to separate blogs, please let me know so that I can adjust the "Emperor vs Elector" links.
-- Jeff
Great start, with plenty of "classical" references to other fictitious nations! (not to mention the likes of the great Piotr Ustinov)
Looks like an interesting setup.
I also have a Duchy of Fenwick in my part of the Europa multiverse.
Good luck with your gaming project
-- Allan
Thank you all (or as we say here in the South - y'all) for your kind comments.
Jeff, yes I will let you know about separate blogs for each alliance once I get them created.
Jim
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