Well first off, I want to say congrats on YOUR nod, DoW....I've been a little lax on what I've been reading lately, due to my new job and my eyesight...and to thank you for this nod as well. I think, since I am here, I'll explain to those who haven't read my tale what the concept is...
My idea was what would happen if Genghis Khan, Temujin, had been brought to Constantinople as a young lad instead of molding the Mongol Hordes into a massive fighting force that conquered much of the world? Instead he becomes a Christian and takes on the challenge of 'restoring' the empire to it's former glory and power. This is set in the Mongolian Empire Scenario, hence the timeline is appropriate. Will he be able to do what he has set out to do? He only has limited time. He isn't immortal. This is a limited size AAR. When he dies at the time he did in reality, the story will be over.
Right now we are still in his youth as he learns his way about Roman ways and their means of war. Soon enough he will be old enough to really start his 'campaign' of restoration...