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Mainly what I did when I started out was to reclaim a core on Zeta before I lost it. That was a fast for the time period due to the lack of proper siege. Took like a year, a easy and no infamy gained. I joined the Holy Roman Empire since I got nice bonus stats and its worth to join in my case since I will need it in order to take out France, Austria and the Ottoman Empire.

Then I drew my eyes towards Aquileia, I still have that mission in order to get land on the core of Friuli. The only issue is it the capital of the country and that means I need to annex the entire country at a cost of +22 infamy, that I could not do. Another issue faced was at the time the Holy Roman Emperor of Bohemia would help any state that is attacked and member. What I did was I allied with Austria and got+200 relations with them. Then I attacked, thus using Austria as a shield as they faced Bohemia, this left me taking Gorz. The infamy was +4 and lost that in a few years.

The Pope excommunicated Milan, I allied with Savoy and we attacked them on two fronts, which happened in two wars. Verona first then Brescia.
I got involved in the largest war up till that point, Aragon was allied with Austria who was allied with me, can you see what happens when Castille attacks Aragon? Also they brought their friend Portugal. Too bad their navy made of fail. Sadly I had to fight Switzerland with those two, I just stayed put in defense, while Austria went through them. I got my allies involved, Savoy acted as a wall and I picked off troops.

I then acted to get Larissa, which at the time Tripoli stole from the Ottoman Empire. Also just to note the Ottoman Empire at that time was being bashed to death by the Timurids and allies. All I did was pick off more regions in Greece. The Ottoman Empire was still stronger than me at the time and could defeat me or get a draw, so I dared not to attack, yet.

As I waited to gain cores or places I took control I was using all my money for government and land tech to fight the Ottoman Empire, also investing in a larger fleet. I sent my fleet to block off troops from getting into Greece through the Sea of Marmara and Bosphorus. A huge revolt took place in Thrace of 17,000. With the Ottoman Empire pinned down in Anatolia fighting the successor states that once was the Timurids it was an easy gain in the three crusades I fought them in. What was left of them in the picture above was annexed by that purple state that slips the current name at the time.

The last fighting I did was to take Ketea since the Byzantine reformed there. Well that and the Golden Horde, but they just never attack me just declare war and never attack. Also I took Rhodes, which was a minor war.

Also Austria hates me now. France took Savoy with Malian then fell apart from a three way war with England, Austria and the Iberian nations. France can reform again, once they stop being a feudal society.

I'm at a crossroad. Should I reform the Byzantine Empire, or should I going into Italy, which means war with Austria, France and Naples? That would mean I form Italy from those actions.

Most of the west is act war or having huge revolts.

Upon the turn of the century the Most Serene Republic of Venice has grown in wealth, power, and size. Sadly so have her rivals in trade and power. From this power that caused fragmentation of the Kingdom of France has set forth a new enemy for all of Europe. The Kingdom of Castile and Argon crowns are one and the same to form a new nation that is Spain. The Kingdom of Spain that is supporter of the Holy See has made sure that she will become the power in years to come. The Doge and Maggior Consiglio have taken great pains to secure that any gains comes at a great cost.

Venice shall remain strong within the coming years. Behind closed doors the Maggior Consiglio with the Doge have meet to assure that the sea of wealth of the Mediterranean still flows within the ports of our republic. It has been made clear the Doge must find new allies and repair any old relations set by past Doges to assure the security of the republic and allies alike. The alliance between the Kingdom of Spain and the Holy See is something we must now allow to exist.




The Golden Horde has declared a ruthless war upon the Most Serene Republic of Venice. Though, this war has taken its toll, and the Doge is not tolerant of the loss of profits or the loss of merchants. To counter this Doge has deployed 10,000 troops within the region of Kafe to secure our Black Sea trade roots and interests. Offering peasants land for those fools; they come by the droves to colonize what was once in the hands of the fiendish brutes.

The Doge has also made sure that troops stay within the region to protect from large scale revolts within the Golden Horde and interests of Spain that has taken up interest in the region formerly owned by the Kingdom of Castile.



Upon the conquest of Greece to the ancient city that is Constantinople in the providence of Thrace then further into Bithinian has been meet with concern. Maggior Consiglioalong with members of the Council of Ten have approached the Doge that trade within the Black Sea is lucrative. The reason that was given was the ships that go through Bosporus strait don’t pay a toll. Going further into detail it would be in Venice’s interest to secure Bursa and make any ship pay a toll that passing forth into the Black Sea and Aegean Sea.

Plans where then draw up and passed by the Maggior Consiglio giving the authority to the Doge for a Casus belli. The reason was drawn due to cultural and religious differences. Passing forth to the Venetian commanders the orders to send 20,000 troops to Bithinian thus started the Fifth Venetian Crusade against heresy. The troops where set forth to capture Bursa. Another 20,000 troops were sent into Anatolia then to capture Kastamon the capital of Candar. Candar unable to send a sizable defense soon fell to the might of Venice. Bursa was annexed amidst the righteous crusade. Candar had no choice but to join the Venetian trade League and released Anatolia from the cruel bondage.

Securing the future trade of the strait for the republic means more income for the Arengo that will further investments for the republic to finance our greater goals.

You should have made this more interactive by giving us choice for which country you play as and inputting general policy decisions.

A revolt by Cremian nationalist is well supported in numbers, but Venice will and shall put this revolt down as many more.



As the midst of the early 16th century change was coming within Europe. No longer bound by the creed of the Papacy for divine guidance people looked elsewhere. From a man named John Calvin in Switzerland to Martian Luther within the Germans states. At first it was seen as a reform for the Church to change how they gain wealth to use it. Upon refusal of such change sparked different changes. Christianity is about to tear itself apart. To what remains well be seen in time. Venice is not absolved from such actions and what affects Northern Europe will affect Venice.



The revolt has been nullified and the leaders have been drawn and beheaded. The army served under them has been made of an example to the populace of what happens to those who revolt.


As exploration into the New World grips Europe for new trade it does Venice as well. Hearing upon rumors past forth by the Council of Ten. It is within our means to support such a colony within the Azores to elsewhere in what is Africa and reports of the Americas. Greatly supported by the Minor Council to setup a trade colony in the region before another does. Writing a charter and submitting it to investors to gather surfs and peasants to colonize the land; also for merchants to setup a base of trade.

As every four years a Doge is voted upon from a selection of for others. Each time a new Doge is allowed to take the place of the old or removed by force if seen as too powerful. From a strong support the current support the Doge has we shall remain in office, at least till he dies or loses next election.



Venetian shipwrights have improved upon current manufacturing technology for our ships.




The Reformation keeps going forth.




Production in manufacturing is on the rise.



The Pope has called upon the knights across Europe to answer the calling of the one true faith, Venice won’t comply.



With the fall of France’s land to Austria the establishment Milan was in order; along with an alliance.


Doge does not care about a Beatification since it does little for already national stability. The Pope should pass these when the comets come.













































Merchants seeking new land in the Azores approach the Doge in offering capital in exchange for titles of three hectors of a land charter. The Doge sent forth a man to the Signoria to get the title approved. The vote was cast with approval.



With such a large commercial shipping accidents are bound to happen it was not uncommon for the age for other nations to claim such shipwrecks of their shores. Luckily such profits are not gained for Venice's enemies; sadly there is still a loss.



Advancement of technology within Venice is not unheard of and better uses of ships are bound to replace older ships. With such advancement comes the cost to replace the aging transports of Venice.


The Doge pressured by the Maggior Consiglio to assert authority over Corfu as its rightful state of sovereignty was weary as was pasts Doges. The reasons being that Corfu was more of an interdependent state then a vassal, really only came to war with Venice in times of needs. Now those times have changed. Venice has been over the past century grown stronger than any time in then any time in over two hundred years. Seeking rightful lands the Doge was presented with such a tricky mess.

The agreement sent to the leader of Corfu was full integration into Venice in exchange for safety and protection of feudal rights and titles. The Doge also added the incentive of citizenship to the males as well as economic benefits.

The Doge sent forth his diplomat for the word. Upon reaching the ears of Corfu the nobles would revolt for they were pressed upon hard times. Having little if not choice onto the matter the leader of Corfu gave its sovereignty to Venice. That caused instability within Venice as it asserts its claims. This will only temporarily hinder Venice.

******** Protestantism. Go Catholic and go do that crusade if you still can.

Fine, you can be Orthodox if you wish but we're gonna go crusade against the Congoooooo

Your new objective is thus:

DESTROY
ALL
CATHOLICS