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Ah, this holy dog will bring the Pechenegs luck.
Africa is subjugated, and soon the Pecheneg Empire will be greater than even that of the Achaemenids…
Africa is subjugated, and soon the Pecheneg Empire will be greater than even that of the Achaemenids…
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Your realm really has expanded explosively, a new Alexander in the making? As long as he can avoid highwaymen and assassins of course.
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That’s a very fun event adopting the Holy Spirit dog.
Yeah I really liked that event, considering Basarab is cynical I'm assuming he adopted the holy dog for non-holy reasons...
None of them are called "the Great" yet, but maybe soon...
AUTHOR'S NOTE: I might not upload anything for the next week or so, so sorry in advance. I have not however given up on this, and hope that I will be able to continue without interruptions soon enough. Sorry yet again.
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Hey, if every AAR that went a week or so without updating were considered on the verge of death then AARland would be in the grip of a never ending existential crisis!
No worries at all, always glad to read more Pecheneg adventures when you get the time.
No worries at all, always glad to read more Pecheneg adventures when you get the time.
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As above; we're used to things going off schedule for one reason or another 'round here Life does have this inconvenient habit of getting in the way.
Take whatever time you need, and always remember that your own well-being comes first.
Life does have this inconvenient habit of getting in the way.Take whatever time you need, and always remember that your own well-being comes first.
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Chapter 15: Return of the High Priest
Chapter 15: Return of the High Priest
Basarab II was blessed with three children, born only days after one another: One was named Teber, in the honor of the Mayor's brother and father, one was named Tatus, and a daughter was named Mutlu.
The Mayor gave his two newborn sons land, in case the Tolui family lost the election.
It was around this time that the Mayor became more fearless than ever.
Seeing that he was now undisputed Lord over all Persia, Basarab II revived the title of Shahanshah, albeit retaining the Republican laws of the Pecheneg Empire, and then reinstituted the ancient Zoroastrian High Priesthood.
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AUTHOR'S NOTE: Another short chapter, sorry about that. A bigger chapter will hopefully arrive Tuesday, or in about 4 days. Thanks for your continued support.
Basarab II was blessed with three children, born only days after one another: One was named Teber, in the honor of the Mayor's brother and father, one was named Tatus, and a daughter was named Mutlu.
The Mayor gave his two newborn sons land, in case the Tolui family lost the election.
It was around this time that the Mayor became more fearless than ever.
Seeing that he was now undisputed Lord over all Persia, Basarab II revived the title of Shahanshah, albeit retaining the Republican laws of the Pecheneg Empire, and then reinstituted the ancient Zoroastrian High Priesthood.
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AUTHOR'S NOTE: Another short chapter, sorry about that. A bigger chapter will hopefully arrive Tuesday, or in about 4 days. Thanks for your continued support.
Taking the title of Shahanshah as a merchant is a massive statement of intent. Are there any major trading rivals around the Mediterranean yet?
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Ah excellent. I’ve never played this start so not sure who’s around yet.
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Trade wars seem to be approaching...
The Khan is wise. Will the Tolui's reign over the Pechenegs remain? Or a true republic emerge? Perhaps a late Holy Roman Empire-esque situation (de-facto a hereditary emperor title and extreme decentralization)?
The Khan is wise. Will the Tolui's reign over the Pechenegs remain? Or a true republic emerge? Perhaps a late Holy Roman Empire-esque situation (de-facto a hereditary emperor title and extreme decentralization)?
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Yes, they seem to be.
The only way to know for sure is to wait and see.
Brave is always a nice trait to see. Nobody likes a cravan leader after all, even a successful one.
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Chapter 16: What is Truth?
Chapter 16: What is Truth?
Shortly after the re-instatement of the High Priesthood, a Holy Order named the Immortals was founded.
Basarab II sent away one of his courtiers on a diplomatic mission to the Tang Empire.
But so soon after the Zoroastrian believers were finally soothed with their religion's return, they were roused by Manichaeism, an ancient opponent of Zoroastrianism, which had now made itself the new orthodoxy.
In order to rally the believers, the High Priest declared a Great Holy War against the Tengri disbelievers in Armenia, victory would mean that the Pecheneg Empire would now possess access to the highly lucrative Black Sea trade.
Soon after, the diplomatic mission to China had returned with many fascinating tales.
Seeing as how the Great Holy War was quite indecisive, Basarab II was slowly convinced of Manichaeism by local preachers, and after reading their holy book immediately converted. Quickly using the new religion for political gain, he issued anti-heretical decrees and executed political enemies, among them the Zoroastrian High Priest.
The Zoroastrians had fallen from grace as fast as they had risen, but this would definitely not be the end of them. For the Fourth Fitna was not yet over, and the worst was yet to come...
Shortly after the re-instatement of the High Priesthood, a Holy Order named the Immortals was founded.
Basarab II sent away one of his courtiers on a diplomatic mission to the Tang Empire.
But so soon after the Zoroastrian believers were finally soothed with their religion's return, they were roused by Manichaeism, an ancient opponent of Zoroastrianism, which had now made itself the new orthodoxy.
In order to rally the believers, the High Priest declared a Great Holy War against the Tengri disbelievers in Armenia, victory would mean that the Pecheneg Empire would now possess access to the highly lucrative Black Sea trade.
Soon after, the diplomatic mission to China had returned with many fascinating tales.
Seeing as how the Great Holy War was quite indecisive, Basarab II was slowly convinced of Manichaeism by local preachers, and after reading their holy book immediately converted. Quickly using the new religion for political gain, he issued anti-heretical decrees and executed political enemies, among them the Zoroastrian High Priest.
The Zoroastrians had fallen from grace as fast as they had risen, but this would definitely not be the end of them. For the Fourth Fitna was not yet over, and the worst was yet to come...
Ah, the Manichaeans rise! I wonder what the Christians think of this, especially given St. Augustine’s Confessions...
The worst is always get to come...
The worst is always get to come...
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