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jdod34622hCommenteddidn't know he has a son 😭
Then, the two seasoned leaders ascended a nearby hill, a spot offering solitude and a view of the encampment under the moonlight. "I'm sorry, Julian," Antonius began, his voice tinged with genuine regret, "I've left you alone in Bulgaria far too long. It's time you returned to Constantinople, to rejoin your family. Your son has grown, my friend, and now studies in Thessaloniki under a renowned scholar."- jdod34622hCommented
he doesn't call him admiral anymore?
A slight emotion of surprise and awe fluttered through the weathered eyes of General Julian as he nodded solemnly, turning back to face Emperor Antonius. "Your Majesty, based on my latest intelligence concerning the rebellious vojvoda and the Serbian king, we must act swiftly. We need to crush the core of the rebellion before the king gets any bold ideas. It's crucial we extinguish any hope he might harbour of emerging 'lucky' from this confrontation." - jdod34622hCommented
my 2nd favorite character
The veteran, accompanied by a contingent of three hundred Bulgarian cavalrymen, rode up to the imperial entourage with the air of seasoned authority. Disembarking from his horse, Julian's war-worn visage and silvered beard marked the passage of relentless years spent in military service. The general, once a vigorous young officer bustling through the docks of Constantinople, now bore the scars and gravitas of decades spent safeguarding the empire's frontiers. - jdod34623hCommented
economic subjugation will last longer after his reign compared to military subjugation
The Serbian King, sandwiched between the encroaching powers of the Romans and the Hungarian Croatians, found himself compelled to negotiate under less than favourable conditions. The presence of the formidable Roman military—highlighted by the stoic Varangians and the threatening gleam of spear tips and artillery—left little room for negotiation. The deal struck, however, was surprisingly benign, focusing more on economic cooperation than on military subjugation. - jdod3462dCommentedCh 686 Public Shame
- jdod3464dCommentedCh 685 Northwards
- jdod3464dCommentedCh 684 Why Can't I Take a Break?
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industrial revolution is happening a bit early
As trade relations with the Turks opened in 1476, the Romans faced a different set of challenges. The mountainous terrain of the Roman territories limited agricultural yield, which could not compete with the vast, fertile lands of the Turks. The introduction of new import policies shifted market preferences towards importing grains and other raw products like olives, fish, and grapes. This shift made traditional farming less profitable, prompting an exodus of young people from rural villages to urban centres in search of better opportunities. - jdod34611dCommentedCh 682 Dance of Diplomacy
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💀
"What do you mean?" The emperor asked. "I never said that I have no plans on the west." - jdod34611dCommented
historically accurate depiction of the balkans, and is the doge a cultivator 💀
But the atmosphere shifted palpably as the Doge's tone sharpened. "Those were not meant as mere compliments, Emperor." His eyes widened, his voice trembled slightly, and he struggled to maintain his poise on the couch. "This resurgence poses a grave threat to Venice. The prospect of the Balkan states uniting under a single banner is a scenario no Venetian Doge can ignore. Frankly, if this were years ago, I would have moved heaven and earth to crush the nascent power you have forged." - jdod34615dCommented
that's so beautiful
"I originally thought this was just a legend, and it was because of this legend that I've waited silently at the campsite for decades until my hair turned white… - jdod34616dCommentedCh 681 Ciriaco Dandolo's Defeat
- jdod34621dCommentedCh 679 Rebuild General Assembly?
- jdod34621dCommented
it's weird to see us in a weaker position compared to our rivals. It's a nice change of pace, for sure.
Abdullah had not come to Venice to demand peace; he had come to plead for it. Without allies and unable to use bribery—a tactic too hazardous given the current political climate where few senators would dare accept an offer that might enrage the influential Venetian noble families entrenched in foreign conflicts and arms trade—he felt isolated. The largest faction within the Venetian Senate, loyal to the Serene Doge, remained silent, focusing instead on maintaining the status quo to continue their domestic reforms. - jdod34623dCommented
if that was antonious I fear he would've wiped out her entire family 💀
Despite his dismay, Abdullah responded not with anger but with measured grace. He handed the maid a letter, ostensibly for his family in Constantinople, and asked her to deliver it personally. Unbeknownst to her, the letter contained instructions for his family to kindly but firmly send her back to her village with a modest sum of money—a quiet dismissal that reflected Abdullah's desire to handle the matter with dignity rather than retribution. - jdod34625dCommented
wasn't this guy the doge of Venice?
Extending his hand, he introduced himself, "I am Leonardo Loredan, of the esteemed Loredan family. My professional pursuits lie in the realms of law, particularly bankruptcy and scandal management. Additionally, I oversee trade routes between Africa and the Levant. Despite my youthful appearance, I serve as the consul of merchants in the Senate and am a candidate for the office of Camerlenghi di Comun in the upcoming elections. By the way, I was quite taken by your formidable stance today against those inefficient, corrupt senators. Your performance was truly impressive." - jdod34626dCommentedCh 676 Apostle and Pork
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nothing can top his mission to the mamluks 😭
Yet, amidst this cacophony, Abdullah rose, his posture unyielding, a bastion of calm in the eye of the storm. With a steadfast gaze, he faced the seething senators, his expression resolute and undaunted. This was not his first encounter with tumult; indeed, the political tempests he had weathered before dwarfed this uproar. He understood that beneath their bluster, these senators could not touch him. - jdod34628dCommented
why would he tell them that 💀
Adam glanced at the center of the anomaly, "I didn't collect the artifact, I absorbed it, so there's no way I can give it to you."