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DukeWilleo1630 said:Nice jobBut don't stop!! Go for complete unification!!
I have a very bad reputation (BB-rating) and some of my vassal's loyalty is dropping. I need to do something fast. Conquering and uniting whole Sweden is close, but I'm afraid I have to wait few years.
Don't worry, I still have inspiration for this AAR. I will continue and drop updates every day or two. And weekend is coming, so I have more time for CK.
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Morpheus506 said:....kinslayer??
How on earth did you know that? Err, I mean.... damn...
Chapter VIII - King's Dream (1096-1104)
Note: Updated to 1.02 version, no problems so far...
Year 1096-1098
King Björn had many years hoped to get siege engineers from Europe. April 29 this dream became true, when educated German moved to King's court. He soon teached how to build and use battering ram. Uppland regiment soon had sapper team added.
Youth of King had long passed, he was ill and his body was always in pain. His wife and court members begin to worry about King's health. King himself didn't wanted to show his weakness of age, he still ride and acted like he was 20 years younger. He still wanted to personally lead his armies. Only sign about King's health decreasing was King's desire to make peace with God. King was becoming pious and soon church was ready to forget his old sins. Note: King lost his trait: Kinslayer.
Later in October King granted the title of Duke of Norrland to his bastard son Dag. Count of Medelpad also became his vassal. Next year in January King granted County of Gotland and the title Duke of Gotland to Tyke of Västergötland. Tyke was a cousin of old Duke Halsten of Västergotland and had helped King during war.
Duke Dag of Norrland's realm in October 1096
Courtier Tyke was granted island of Gotland and Duke's title in January 1097
Kingdom of Norway was still in war against King Philippe of France. France had conquered two provinces from King Olaf of Norway. It was sure King Olaf cannot win, he had already lost near 2,000 men in war. France still had more soldiers to left and Kinf Olaf made peace with France. Indemnities for peace were ultimate high, King Olaf paid 2,022 Gold to get peace with France. Peace was accepted February 29, but King Olaf was still in war against two Count.
King Olaf made peace with Philippe of France in 1097.
King had a dream to bring all Scandivian people One True Faith. Pagan Finland was his first target, King sailed across Baltic Sea in spring. Tribe of Tavast 200 men could not resist King's 1,000 men army and was soon crushed in July.
While King was sieging Province of Tavast in Finland, Duchy of Östergötland saw his moment. He had been quietly gathering great army when other Sweden lords were fighting. In September Duke declared war upon County of Närke and summoned over 1,500 men to support his claim of the province. King Björn's chancellor was in charge while King was away. Chancellor ordered Grand Mobilisation and hoped to be able counter Duke's great army.
Grand Mobilisation of Sweden! It was not certain if vassals could gather enough soldiers for war.
Before Chancellor was able to gather army County of Närke was already fallen to enemy hands in October. Chancellor appointed Duke Bengt as a commander of army. He didn't want to give bad news to King and wanted to solve this situation before King was returned. Chancellor ordered Duke Bengt to attack Närke and take province back. Few commanders were against Chancellor order and instead wanted to wait until King had returned. But Chancellor's pride stand in a way. Duke Bengt followed his orders and marched to Närke.
Army arrived to Närke february in 1098. Duke of Östergötland was helding province castles and his troops were well prepared for attack. After first days of fighting it was soon clear that Duke Bengt's 1,500 soldiers were not nearly enough to take province back. Duke of Östergötland was better tactician and after two weeks of hard fighting Duke Bengt ordered retreat. He had lost about 1,000 men while his enemy had about 800 men left. Meanwhile in Finland King Björn heard alerting news about attack of Duke Östergötland. He hasten his siege and soon liberated province of Tavast in March 15. Duke Bengt was already defeated when King set sails to Södermanland.
In early May King arrived to Södermanland. Chancellor's feets were shaking when he told what was happened while King was away. King was not pleased, but because army was leaded by his favourite son Bengt he forgived both men. King gathered Bengt's army or what was left of it and marched to Östergötland. Duke has moved his amy from Närke. King's army arrived Östergötland in July 28.
Duke of Östergötland summoned his vassals regiment in Småland, totally about 600 men. Luckily King arrived before Duke's vassal regiment arrived in Östergötland. Under King Björn iron leadership Duke's army of 800 men was soon destroyed. Dust from battle wasn't even landed when King heard Count Marcus of Finland has declared war upon Kingdom of Sweden.
Damn! Vassal is rebelling in Finland!
King had no regiments to send and take Finland back. During siege of Östergötland Duke of Östergötland attacked twice, but his army was too small.
Year 1099-1104
After few months of siege, province of Östergötland was liberated in February. Count of Finland still held his armies in home province. King marched to take province of Närke back. During march, Duke of Östergötland declared war upon Kingdom of Danmark, when his vassal was under attack.
In April Duke of Östergötland crowned himself also the Duke of Småland. Little later Duke made peace with Danmark and paid 1,300 gold in indemnities. Later in May Närke was liberated and King sailed to Finland.
In june 26 King landed his armies in Finland. Count's small army was soon destroyed. Finland was liberated next year in February and King sailed to Västmanland. In peace agreement County of Finland was transfered to King and Marcus paid 180 Gold in in indemnities.
Because King had left no soldiers to guard Närke and Östergötland, they were soon again controlled by Duke (Note: This was automatic after one year without siege!). Small regiment was besieging Västmanland, when King landed. Army was soon destroyed and King needed to start liberating Duke's provinces again.
During summer King had used his vassals regiments for about two years. Their loyalty was dropping fast and King was forced to disband several regiments. In November one of his most loyal vassal Duke Bengt's regiment was disbanded. King had only 500 soldiers left when Närke was again liberated July 4 in 1101.
Sieging County of Närke in 1101.
King divided his armies in two. Marshal Azur continued to keep Duchy of Östergötland in order and King sailed back to Finland to continue his war against pagan Finland. Kingdom of Sweden declared war upon Satakunta in December 8.
In year 1102 King sieged Satakunta and Marshal Azur was fighting against Duke of Östergötland.
King's oldest daughter Ragnfrid was sixteen year old. King Björn wanted to marry her to King's son, but every King in Europe declined his offers. Even Dukes didn't wanted to marry her. Frustrated King married her to courtier in Kingdom of Danmark. Probably European Kings had not forgetted King Björn Kinslayer reputation, no one wanted to take daughter of a savage King.
Maybe King's oldest daughter wasn't pretty enough to get a good spouse?
King dream was coming true. Pope offered the Cross to King and Björn becamed crusader King in May 25, 1103. King Björn took the cross with open heart and pray for God to give strenght for his conquest.
King's dream come true. Björn became a Crusader King!
Later in June Satakunta was first province to be liberated by Crusader King Björn. King ordered his regiments to march north to Österbotten. He was eager to show the Pope that he was a true crusader. Tribe of Soumi had about 450 soldiers and King had little over 500. After the battle King had lost over 200 soldiers, he soon reinforced his armies by regiments from Nyland and Finland.
In February 1104, King had enough land and treasure to crown himself a Duke of Finland. Later same year Österbotten and Östergötland (third time) were liberated. King didn't want to stop. He was almost 50 years old, but now he was living a dream. As soon as Österbotten was liberated he declared war to Kajanaborg and again started long march. In September Chief of Kajanborg's army was destroyed and King was sieging province. It was a cold and wet autumn and winter was coming.
In September 19 King's second legitimate son Emund had finished his education and was sixteen year old. King wanted to find a good wife to him and make him his successor. Most vassals were not happy if bastard Bengt would be next King and King still disliked his son Magnus who was delivered to world by a whore Sancha de Barcelona. Duke Inge of Poitou in France was a relative of King of Danmark. His daughter Christina was also sixteen year old, perfect wife for Emund. King was pleased to hear, when Duke of Poitou agreed to marry his daughter.
Danish Inge inherited Duchy of Poitou from his wife. Duke was a powerful vassal of King Philippe of France.
Christina was bright, beautiful and daughter of powerful French noble. A perfect wife!
Of course Emund needed to became a lord. King Björn granted Emund Dukedom of Finland and Counties of Nyland, Finland, Tavast and Satakunta. It was sure that Duke Emund would inherit King by a elective law of Sweden.
Duke Emund of Finland in September 20.
Queen Bothild was visiting in Finland when Emund was crowned to Duke. Queen and Duke Emund were in castle in Nyland when messenger from north arrived young Duke's court in October 5.
Messenger was a one of the most loyal vassal of King, Count Arnfast Ångermanland of Kemi. He was exhausted and looked like he haven't slept for several nights. He walked front of Duke Emund and bowed.
" My liege... I'm afraid I bring bad news from Kajanborg. Our loved King Björn of Hälsingland, King of Sweden had died. It was said that he had still smile upon his face, when his servant founded him dead in the morning. "
Duke Emund of Hälsingland was stunned by this news. His mother Queen Bothild beside him burst into tears. She had earlier same morning find out that she was expecting the King's child. Duke Emund sit and stared forward, he couldn't believe his father was gone. He was just crowned to Duke and his father looked fine during coronation. But everybody knew that King had already lived his dream, he was a King of Sweden who would be remembered as a Iron King and a crusader.
" My liege... My King... What is your orders...? ", Count of Kemi was still bowed before new King Emund of Sweden.
Note: Updated to 1.02 version, no problems so far...
Year 1096-1098
King Björn had many years hoped to get siege engineers from Europe. April 29 this dream became true, when educated German moved to King's court. He soon teached how to build and use battering ram. Uppland regiment soon had sapper team added.
Youth of King had long passed, he was ill and his body was always in pain. His wife and court members begin to worry about King's health. King himself didn't wanted to show his weakness of age, he still ride and acted like he was 20 years younger. He still wanted to personally lead his armies. Only sign about King's health decreasing was King's desire to make peace with God. King was becoming pious and soon church was ready to forget his old sins. Note: King lost his trait: Kinslayer.
Later in October King granted the title of Duke of Norrland to his bastard son Dag. Count of Medelpad also became his vassal. Next year in January King granted County of Gotland and the title Duke of Gotland to Tyke of Västergötland. Tyke was a cousin of old Duke Halsten of Västergotland and had helped King during war.
Duke Dag of Norrland's realm in October 1096
Courtier Tyke was granted island of Gotland and Duke's title in January 1097
Kingdom of Norway was still in war against King Philippe of France. France had conquered two provinces from King Olaf of Norway. It was sure King Olaf cannot win, he had already lost near 2,000 men in war. France still had more soldiers to left and Kinf Olaf made peace with France. Indemnities for peace were ultimate high, King Olaf paid 2,022 Gold to get peace with France. Peace was accepted February 29, but King Olaf was still in war against two Count.
King Olaf made peace with Philippe of France in 1097.
King had a dream to bring all Scandivian people One True Faith. Pagan Finland was his first target, King sailed across Baltic Sea in spring. Tribe of Tavast 200 men could not resist King's 1,000 men army and was soon crushed in July.
While King was sieging Province of Tavast in Finland, Duchy of Östergötland saw his moment. He had been quietly gathering great army when other Sweden lords were fighting. In September Duke declared war upon County of Närke and summoned over 1,500 men to support his claim of the province. King Björn's chancellor was in charge while King was away. Chancellor ordered Grand Mobilisation and hoped to be able counter Duke's great army.
Grand Mobilisation of Sweden! It was not certain if vassals could gather enough soldiers for war.
Before Chancellor was able to gather army County of Närke was already fallen to enemy hands in October. Chancellor appointed Duke Bengt as a commander of army. He didn't want to give bad news to King and wanted to solve this situation before King was returned. Chancellor ordered Duke Bengt to attack Närke and take province back. Few commanders were against Chancellor order and instead wanted to wait until King had returned. But Chancellor's pride stand in a way. Duke Bengt followed his orders and marched to Närke.
Army arrived to Närke february in 1098. Duke of Östergötland was helding province castles and his troops were well prepared for attack. After first days of fighting it was soon clear that Duke Bengt's 1,500 soldiers were not nearly enough to take province back. Duke of Östergötland was better tactician and after two weeks of hard fighting Duke Bengt ordered retreat. He had lost about 1,000 men while his enemy had about 800 men left. Meanwhile in Finland King Björn heard alerting news about attack of Duke Östergötland. He hasten his siege and soon liberated province of Tavast in March 15. Duke Bengt was already defeated when King set sails to Södermanland.
In early May King arrived to Södermanland. Chancellor's feets were shaking when he told what was happened while King was away. King was not pleased, but because army was leaded by his favourite son Bengt he forgived both men. King gathered Bengt's army or what was left of it and marched to Östergötland. Duke has moved his amy from Närke. King's army arrived Östergötland in July 28.
Duke of Östergötland summoned his vassals regiment in Småland, totally about 600 men. Luckily King arrived before Duke's vassal regiment arrived in Östergötland. Under King Björn iron leadership Duke's army of 800 men was soon destroyed. Dust from battle wasn't even landed when King heard Count Marcus of Finland has declared war upon Kingdom of Sweden.
Damn! Vassal is rebelling in Finland!
King had no regiments to send and take Finland back. During siege of Östergötland Duke of Östergötland attacked twice, but his army was too small.
Year 1099-1104
After few months of siege, province of Östergötland was liberated in February. Count of Finland still held his armies in home province. King marched to take province of Närke back. During march, Duke of Östergötland declared war upon Kingdom of Danmark, when his vassal was under attack.
In April Duke of Östergötland crowned himself also the Duke of Småland. Little later Duke made peace with Danmark and paid 1,300 gold in indemnities. Later in May Närke was liberated and King sailed to Finland.
In june 26 King landed his armies in Finland. Count's small army was soon destroyed. Finland was liberated next year in February and King sailed to Västmanland. In peace agreement County of Finland was transfered to King and Marcus paid 180 Gold in in indemnities.
Because King had left no soldiers to guard Närke and Östergötland, they were soon again controlled by Duke (Note: This was automatic after one year without siege!). Small regiment was besieging Västmanland, when King landed. Army was soon destroyed and King needed to start liberating Duke's provinces again.
During summer King had used his vassals regiments for about two years. Their loyalty was dropping fast and King was forced to disband several regiments. In November one of his most loyal vassal Duke Bengt's regiment was disbanded. King had only 500 soldiers left when Närke was again liberated July 4 in 1101.
Sieging County of Närke in 1101.
King divided his armies in two. Marshal Azur continued to keep Duchy of Östergötland in order and King sailed back to Finland to continue his war against pagan Finland. Kingdom of Sweden declared war upon Satakunta in December 8.
In year 1102 King sieged Satakunta and Marshal Azur was fighting against Duke of Östergötland.
King's oldest daughter Ragnfrid was sixteen year old. King Björn wanted to marry her to King's son, but every King in Europe declined his offers. Even Dukes didn't wanted to marry her. Frustrated King married her to courtier in Kingdom of Danmark. Probably European Kings had not forgetted King Björn Kinslayer reputation, no one wanted to take daughter of a savage King.
Maybe King's oldest daughter wasn't pretty enough to get a good spouse?
King dream was coming true. Pope offered the Cross to King and Björn becamed crusader King in May 25, 1103. King Björn took the cross with open heart and pray for God to give strenght for his conquest.
King's dream come true. Björn became a Crusader King!
Later in June Satakunta was first province to be liberated by Crusader King Björn. King ordered his regiments to march north to Österbotten. He was eager to show the Pope that he was a true crusader. Tribe of Soumi had about 450 soldiers and King had little over 500. After the battle King had lost over 200 soldiers, he soon reinforced his armies by regiments from Nyland and Finland.
In February 1104, King had enough land and treasure to crown himself a Duke of Finland. Later same year Österbotten and Östergötland (third time) were liberated. King didn't want to stop. He was almost 50 years old, but now he was living a dream. As soon as Österbotten was liberated he declared war to Kajanaborg and again started long march. In September Chief of Kajanborg's army was destroyed and King was sieging province. It was a cold and wet autumn and winter was coming.
In September 19 King's second legitimate son Emund had finished his education and was sixteen year old. King wanted to find a good wife to him and make him his successor. Most vassals were not happy if bastard Bengt would be next King and King still disliked his son Magnus who was delivered to world by a whore Sancha de Barcelona. Duke Inge of Poitou in France was a relative of King of Danmark. His daughter Christina was also sixteen year old, perfect wife for Emund. King was pleased to hear, when Duke of Poitou agreed to marry his daughter.
Danish Inge inherited Duchy of Poitou from his wife. Duke was a powerful vassal of King Philippe of France.
Christina was bright, beautiful and daughter of powerful French noble. A perfect wife!
Of course Emund needed to became a lord. King Björn granted Emund Dukedom of Finland and Counties of Nyland, Finland, Tavast and Satakunta. It was sure that Duke Emund would inherit King by a elective law of Sweden.
Duke Emund of Finland in September 20.
Queen Bothild was visiting in Finland when Emund was crowned to Duke. Queen and Duke Emund were in castle in Nyland when messenger from north arrived young Duke's court in October 5.
Messenger was a one of the most loyal vassal of King, Count Arnfast Ångermanland of Kemi. He was exhausted and looked like he haven't slept for several nights. He walked front of Duke Emund and bowed.
" My liege... I'm afraid I bring bad news from Kajanborg. Our loved King Björn of Hälsingland, King of Sweden had died. It was said that he had still smile upon his face, when his servant founded him dead in the morning. "
Duke Emund of Hälsingland was stunned by this news. His mother Queen Bothild beside him burst into tears. She had earlier same morning find out that she was expecting the King's child. Duke Emund sit and stared forward, he couldn't believe his father was gone. He was just crowned to Duke and his father looked fine during coronation. But everybody knew that King had already lived his dream, he was a King of Sweden who would be remembered as a Iron King and a crusader.
" My liege... My King... What is your orders...? ", Count of Kemi was still bowed before new King Emund of Sweden.
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Nice AAR
Can you give us a map showing exactly what territory you and your vassals control? The disintegration and reintegration of Sweden has gotten me a bit confused as to the exact boundries.
Can you give us a map showing exactly what territory you and your vassals control? The disintegration and reintegration of Sweden has gotten me a bit confused as to the exact boundries.
CHAPTER IX - Long live the New King! (1104-1116)
Story about dynasty of Hälsingland continue. King Björn died, but his son Emund inherit the title Kingdom of Sweden.
Year 1104
Old King Björn had died by old age. Whole Kingdom grieve when news about King's dead spread. New 16-year old King Emund has no time to mourn his father death, Kingdom was still at war with Kajanaborg and Östergötland. King Emund summoned his regiments in Finland and marched to north to finish siege in Kajanaborg. King of Emund was different person than his father. He wasn't brilliant tactician like his father, instead he was also eager to find another solutions than war. But when it came to question about religion, he was a zealous. Holy War against pagans should continue at all cost. For the same reason he hated Finland, he hated living in a country surrounded by pagans. Soon after he was crowned the King he moved his court from Nyland to Uppland.
King Emund vassals soon learned that King was a hard negotiator and honest person. Many vassals soon tought they had a very good new King. The King who was interested to listen his vassals and solve their problems, instead only making wars and running from castle to another. Next day King was crowned he gathered his vassals around the table in his castle in Uppland. He wanted to make sure everybody knew excatly what was his wishes were. He wanted his vassals to support his ideas, not to force them to obey him. First he announced that whole Sweden should be united. Danish should be pushed to sea from Skåne, Norway should be punished for attack to Västerbotten and at same time Sweden would bring more pagan lands under catholic church. Kingdom of Sweden would rule the Scandinavia now and in the future. King's vassals cheered to new King - that was just what they wanted to hear from a new King!
King soon made small changes to Kingdom. County of Österbotten in Finland was granted to Hans Urmunu, husband of King Björn's daughter Rangfrid.
Year 1105-1106
Kajanaborg was liberated early days of new year. King disbanded his armies while war in Duchy Östergötland continued.
On Februray 15, what the hell? Queen in Wild Party! Well, she is half Danish and we all know how they have fun.
On Match 15 Sjolland attacked to Kemi with about 1,500 soldiers. King Emund stand still, while his vassals wanted to declare war. King Emund told his vassals to wait, there was no use to declare war right now. After Sweden is united it's Sjoelland's turn. Count of Kemi started hopeless fight against superior enemy, soon Kemi falled to Danish enemy. Kemi was a poor county. Althought Count Arnfast was very loayl, King do not wanted to risk Kingdom of Sweden because of small piece of land in Finland. Sjaelland was too strong enemy, when Sweden was already fighting two wars.
July 3, Queen mother Bothild had a son of old King Björn, he was named Arne. King Emund had a brother! Two weeks later Queen Christina was too expecting a child.
August 8, King made again changes to his Kingdom. Courtiers Auctune of Galindia was granted the title of High Chief of Finland and Chief of Nyland, Finland, Satakunta and Tavast. King Emund also granted the title Chief of Kajanaborg to his cousin Golding of Galindia.
December 6, County of Närke was finally liberated. King Emund made peace with Duchy of Östergötland and became Count of Närke.
Next year April 26, King Emund declared war upon Count of Gästrikland. Kingdom of Sweden had a claim to this title for a long time since the rebellion. Uniting whole Sweden has began. Few days later Queen Christina gived birth to a son, King named him a Torbjörn. Unlike his father, who was cursed to have numerious daughter, King Emund's first child was a boy. Everybody in the court believe this was a good sign, already King had a heir.
November 23, County of Gästrikland fall and province was added to King's realm. Few days later King Emund sailed with his army to County of Ångermanland.
Year 1107-1108
King Emund's army arrived in County of Ångermanland during winter in January. One month later King declared war upon County of Västerbotten, soon Kingdom of Norway declared war upon Sweden to help his vassal. King Emund didn't scare armies of Norway. Kingdom's armies were still crippled by the war with France. King Emund was soon victorious in north and started siege.
War with Västerbotten
In May, King Olaf of Norway landed his regiments to Västergötland. He had only about 300 soldiers. In south Duke Bengt, King's half-brother, took charge of the armies that were mobilizated. While Duke Bengt was gathering his army of 600 men, Danmark declared war upon County of Finnveden and soon Duke of Östergotland came to help his vassal. At the of July King Olaf's small army was defeated in Västergötland by Duke Bengt's regiments. Duke sailed Bergenhus in Norway to start siege of King Olaf's castle.
Kingdom of Norway was not ready to another war so soon after defeat against Kingdom of France.
Early October Västerbotten was liberated. Count Sigurd of Västerbotten accepted the peace and King Emund was given the title Count of Västerbotten. Soon later King Emun sailed to Bergehus to help his half-brother siege. Next year in January, County of Västerbotten was granted to Arnmod Galle. Meanwhile siege continued in Bergehus, Queen Christina give birth to a girl, who named Ragnfrid.
In the summer, June 17, Bergehus surrendered. King Olad paid 288 indemnities for peace with Sweden. King and Duke sailed back to Sweden and regiments were disbanded before harvest.
1109-1111
Queen Christina gived a birth to a girl in February 9, she was named Birgitta. Sadly her sister Ragnfrid died due to poor health same summer.
King used peace time to strenghten his relations with vassals and to recruit new soldiers from counties. After harvest, November 9, King made a claim to the title Duke of Östergötland. Usurping the title was easy, King already held land of this title. Soon later after usurping the title Emund King declared war in November 9.
Next year January 13, King's army of 1,650 men arrived to Södermanland. While fighting took place against Duke of Södermanland's army, Queen Bothild give a birth to another boy, he was named Poul. Duke had about 1,000 men, but was soon defeated. Duke did try to retake the province in March, but again failed. Province of Östergötland was liberated in July 9. King marched to Kalmar Län.
Terrible news arrived next year in February 28 while sieging Kalmar Län. Infant Poul had died and King Emund and Queen Bothild had lost another children due to poor health. Kalmar Län castle was Sweden's best and most modern. All other castles were simple hill forts, but Count of Kalmar Län had used master mason from Danmark to build this stone castle. Impressive Kalmar castle was build to guard the harbor against pirates and Danish invasion. It was nearly impossible to surround castle complitely, and it could be reinforcement by boats during nights. If Dover's castle was the key to England, Kalmar castle was same for Kingdom of Sweden. King Emund admired the castle's defence after it finally fall only due to most defender were bored to continue hopeless fight. Province of Kalmar Län was liberated in July 4.
Kalmar castle. Of course towers were without that kind of roof in year 1111 and windows were replaced with arrowholes.
In July 6 after Duke's last castle had fall, King Emund made peace with Duke Gustaf of Östergötland. Duke Gustaf yield his claim on the Count of Närke and King of Sweden was given the title Duke of Östergötland. After peace, Duke Gustaf was still Duke, because he was also the Duke of Småland. By the title of Duke of Östergötland, King also had two vassals: Count of Finnveden and Count of Småland. Soon King granted the title Duke of Östergötland to Sune of Östergötland.
Year 1112-1116
King Emund had another son in February 1, when Tornbjörn (junior) was born. King had now two sons named Tornbjörn , how ingenious he was.
To get a claim to the title Duke of Småland was easy, soon King usurped Duke Gustaf's title. In June 15, King Emund took the Cross and becamed the Crusader King like his father before him. As a zealous person, soon King Emund had a plans to conquer more pagan land to bring Jesus Crist to these poor people. In November King's crusader army was ready and he declared war upon High Chief of Curonian. Fleet with over 2,000 soldeirs sailed across Baltic Sea.
Just after the cristmas King engaged hostile armies in Kurs. High Chief Karijotas had about 600 men, it didn't take long to crush the pagan army and liberated the province of Kurs. Next year in April, County of Memel was next. High Chief Usko did have impressive army of 1,600 men. King Emund lost about half his armies, but was victorious. His vassals looked their King with pride, he was both charismatic negotiator and good military leader. King wanted to keep richer province of Memel himself, but granted the title Count of Kurs to Eochaid of Osraige.
In Agust 23 in the year of 1113, King found a old document and get a claim to Count of Halland. Currently province was ruled by a Cout who was a vassal of Kingdom of Danmark. King was pleased to hear this news and planned to use his claim in the future. In Sweden mainland there was no place for Danish people. After Memel was liberated and regimets disbanded King had another daughter, she was named Alfridh. But she died two years later in February, she was third children King Emund and Christina had lost. King Emund remembered tale about his father curse, maybe he afterall had a same curse. He was afraid to lose his sons, that would make a different.
After the cold winter, King declared war upon Duke Gustav of Småland. King had awesome army of over 3,000 men and he easily defeated Duke's 400 soldiers. After a year both provinces Kalmar Län and Östergötland were liberated in January 1116. Duke Gustaf of Småland made peace and the title Duke of Småland was give to King Emund of Sweden. Last Swedish rival Duke has fallen, but Count Gustav still hel Kalmar Län and Östergötland. King was specially annoyed by the fact that Count Gustav still held Sweden's most impressive castle. This should change soon.
Story about dynasty of Hälsingland continue. King Björn died, but his son Emund inherit the title Kingdom of Sweden.
Year 1104
Old King Björn had died by old age. Whole Kingdom grieve when news about King's dead spread. New 16-year old King Emund has no time to mourn his father death, Kingdom was still at war with Kajanaborg and Östergötland. King Emund summoned his regiments in Finland and marched to north to finish siege in Kajanaborg. King of Emund was different person than his father. He wasn't brilliant tactician like his father, instead he was also eager to find another solutions than war. But when it came to question about religion, he was a zealous. Holy War against pagans should continue at all cost. For the same reason he hated Finland, he hated living in a country surrounded by pagans. Soon after he was crowned the King he moved his court from Nyland to Uppland.
King Emund vassals soon learned that King was a hard negotiator and honest person. Many vassals soon tought they had a very good new King. The King who was interested to listen his vassals and solve their problems, instead only making wars and running from castle to another. Next day King was crowned he gathered his vassals around the table in his castle in Uppland. He wanted to make sure everybody knew excatly what was his wishes were. He wanted his vassals to support his ideas, not to force them to obey him. First he announced that whole Sweden should be united. Danish should be pushed to sea from Skåne, Norway should be punished for attack to Västerbotten and at same time Sweden would bring more pagan lands under catholic church. Kingdom of Sweden would rule the Scandinavia now and in the future. King's vassals cheered to new King - that was just what they wanted to hear from a new King!
King soon made small changes to Kingdom. County of Österbotten in Finland was granted to Hans Urmunu, husband of King Björn's daughter Rangfrid.
Year 1105-1106
Kajanaborg was liberated early days of new year. King disbanded his armies while war in Duchy Östergötland continued.
On Februray 15, what the hell? Queen in Wild Party! Well, she is half Danish and we all know how they have fun.
On Match 15 Sjolland attacked to Kemi with about 1,500 soldiers. King Emund stand still, while his vassals wanted to declare war. King Emund told his vassals to wait, there was no use to declare war right now. After Sweden is united it's Sjoelland's turn. Count of Kemi started hopeless fight against superior enemy, soon Kemi falled to Danish enemy. Kemi was a poor county. Althought Count Arnfast was very loayl, King do not wanted to risk Kingdom of Sweden because of small piece of land in Finland. Sjaelland was too strong enemy, when Sweden was already fighting two wars.
July 3, Queen mother Bothild had a son of old King Björn, he was named Arne. King Emund had a brother! Two weeks later Queen Christina was too expecting a child.
August 8, King made again changes to his Kingdom. Courtiers Auctune of Galindia was granted the title of High Chief of Finland and Chief of Nyland, Finland, Satakunta and Tavast. King Emund also granted the title Chief of Kajanaborg to his cousin Golding of Galindia.
December 6, County of Närke was finally liberated. King Emund made peace with Duchy of Östergötland and became Count of Närke.
Next year April 26, King Emund declared war upon Count of Gästrikland. Kingdom of Sweden had a claim to this title for a long time since the rebellion. Uniting whole Sweden has began. Few days later Queen Christina gived birth to a son, King named him a Torbjörn. Unlike his father, who was cursed to have numerious daughter, King Emund's first child was a boy. Everybody in the court believe this was a good sign, already King had a heir.
November 23, County of Gästrikland fall and province was added to King's realm. Few days later King Emund sailed with his army to County of Ångermanland.
Year 1107-1108
King Emund's army arrived in County of Ångermanland during winter in January. One month later King declared war upon County of Västerbotten, soon Kingdom of Norway declared war upon Sweden to help his vassal. King Emund didn't scare armies of Norway. Kingdom's armies were still crippled by the war with France. King Emund was soon victorious in north and started siege.
War with Västerbotten
In May, King Olaf of Norway landed his regiments to Västergötland. He had only about 300 soldiers. In south Duke Bengt, King's half-brother, took charge of the armies that were mobilizated. While Duke Bengt was gathering his army of 600 men, Danmark declared war upon County of Finnveden and soon Duke of Östergotland came to help his vassal. At the of July King Olaf's small army was defeated in Västergötland by Duke Bengt's regiments. Duke sailed Bergenhus in Norway to start siege of King Olaf's castle.
Kingdom of Norway was not ready to another war so soon after defeat against Kingdom of France.
Early October Västerbotten was liberated. Count Sigurd of Västerbotten accepted the peace and King Emund was given the title Count of Västerbotten. Soon later King Emun sailed to Bergehus to help his half-brother siege. Next year in January, County of Västerbotten was granted to Arnmod Galle. Meanwhile siege continued in Bergehus, Queen Christina give birth to a girl, who named Ragnfrid.
In the summer, June 17, Bergehus surrendered. King Olad paid 288 indemnities for peace with Sweden. King and Duke sailed back to Sweden and regiments were disbanded before harvest.
1109-1111
Queen Christina gived a birth to a girl in February 9, she was named Birgitta. Sadly her sister Ragnfrid died due to poor health same summer.
King used peace time to strenghten his relations with vassals and to recruit new soldiers from counties. After harvest, November 9, King made a claim to the title Duke of Östergötland. Usurping the title was easy, King already held land of this title. Soon later after usurping the title Emund King declared war in November 9.
Next year January 13, King's army of 1,650 men arrived to Södermanland. While fighting took place against Duke of Södermanland's army, Queen Bothild give a birth to another boy, he was named Poul. Duke had about 1,000 men, but was soon defeated. Duke did try to retake the province in March, but again failed. Province of Östergötland was liberated in July 9. King marched to Kalmar Län.
Terrible news arrived next year in February 28 while sieging Kalmar Län. Infant Poul had died and King Emund and Queen Bothild had lost another children due to poor health. Kalmar Län castle was Sweden's best and most modern. All other castles were simple hill forts, but Count of Kalmar Län had used master mason from Danmark to build this stone castle. Impressive Kalmar castle was build to guard the harbor against pirates and Danish invasion. It was nearly impossible to surround castle complitely, and it could be reinforcement by boats during nights. If Dover's castle was the key to England, Kalmar castle was same for Kingdom of Sweden. King Emund admired the castle's defence after it finally fall only due to most defender were bored to continue hopeless fight. Province of Kalmar Län was liberated in July 4.
Kalmar castle. Of course towers were without that kind of roof in year 1111 and windows were replaced with arrowholes.
In July 6 after Duke's last castle had fall, King Emund made peace with Duke Gustaf of Östergötland. Duke Gustaf yield his claim on the Count of Närke and King of Sweden was given the title Duke of Östergötland. After peace, Duke Gustaf was still Duke, because he was also the Duke of Småland. By the title of Duke of Östergötland, King also had two vassals: Count of Finnveden and Count of Småland. Soon King granted the title Duke of Östergötland to Sune of Östergötland.
Year 1112-1116
King Emund had another son in February 1, when Tornbjörn (junior) was born. King had now two sons named Tornbjörn , how ingenious he was.
To get a claim to the title Duke of Småland was easy, soon King usurped Duke Gustaf's title. In June 15, King Emund took the Cross and becamed the Crusader King like his father before him. As a zealous person, soon King Emund had a plans to conquer more pagan land to bring Jesus Crist to these poor people. In November King's crusader army was ready and he declared war upon High Chief of Curonian. Fleet with over 2,000 soldeirs sailed across Baltic Sea.
Just after the cristmas King engaged hostile armies in Kurs. High Chief Karijotas had about 600 men, it didn't take long to crush the pagan army and liberated the province of Kurs. Next year in April, County of Memel was next. High Chief Usko did have impressive army of 1,600 men. King Emund lost about half his armies, but was victorious. His vassals looked their King with pride, he was both charismatic negotiator and good military leader. King wanted to keep richer province of Memel himself, but granted the title Count of Kurs to Eochaid of Osraige.
In Agust 23 in the year of 1113, King found a old document and get a claim to Count of Halland. Currently province was ruled by a Cout who was a vassal of Kingdom of Danmark. King was pleased to hear this news and planned to use his claim in the future. In Sweden mainland there was no place for Danish people. After Memel was liberated and regimets disbanded King had another daughter, she was named Alfridh. But she died two years later in February, she was third children King Emund and Christina had lost. King Emund remembered tale about his father curse, maybe he afterall had a same curse. He was afraid to lose his sons, that would make a different.
After the cold winter, King declared war upon Duke Gustav of Småland. King had awesome army of over 3,000 men and he easily defeated Duke's 400 soldiers. After a year both provinces Kalmar Län and Östergötland were liberated in January 1116. Duke Gustaf of Småland made peace and the title Duke of Småland was give to King Emund of Sweden. Last Swedish rival Duke has fallen, but Count Gustav still hel Kalmar Län and Östergötland. King was specially annoyed by the fact that Count Gustav still held Sweden's most impressive castle. This should change soon.
Nice installment!
But what I was asking for was a view of Sweden with the mapmode in which you don't see troops (I think) but everything is colored the color of their liege, without that its hard for me to visualize your borders.
But what I was asking for was a view of Sweden with the mapmode in which you don't see troops (I think) but everything is colored the color of their liege, without that its hard for me to visualize your borders.
Some tart in my court now keeps getting the Wild Parties event, I should kick her dissolute arse.
Hmm, You talk in your story about moving your capital around. Is that a game function? I thought you had no say in where it moved.
DukeWilleo1630 said:
Moving your capital is automatic. I think the richest province change to capital. Your capical changes many times during play, sometimes you conquer another richer province and sometimes provinces income changes by events. When Emund of Hälsingland was a Duke his capital was in Nyland and when he became a King his capital changed to Uppland. Changes are automatic, so I only added little story to make it feel more real.
Are you ready for another update?
Lately I have been busy by thing called life, but hopefully later today I have time to spend for next update. I still have many things to do. That damn Kalmar castle is still out there and Danish seems too powerful in Skåne.