History of the World, the 8th Wonder of the World

[deity]

After thousands of years the empire of Konya grew with many interconnecting roads.

The ability to build great monuments to their successes preciptated much construction. However news from far away lands showed that the 2 of the 3 great land baesd monuments of stone had been built but Konya built the best.

[Beta]

The Carthaginians – Part Two

(Judaism is founded – relationships established – City of Utica built – war to the east)

Life in Carthage was indeed blessed. Food was plentiful; the city prosperous; existence peaceful. The reigning royal family continued to produce reasonable and effective leaders, and life, and history rolled on. But the challenges of the Carthaginians nomadic life, although now in the past, had created an essential purpose – survival – and one more day of travel and making a living off the land. This new life was different; and human nature being what it is, the people sought a new purpose. And in Judaism they found it.

A well known and aged physician, Moses Ilanthria, had disappeared two years prior into the great Dark Wood. He was given up for dead; warriors and scouts had reported the fierce beasts that lived there. But to everyone’s amazement, Moses walked out of the Dark Wood and back in to Carthage, carrying the great oak slab that carried, according to Moses, the ‘word of God’, and the rule of Judea. Perhaps it was the timing; perhaps it was Moses miraculous return, perhaps it was his oratory; or perhaps it was the appeal of the Judean philosophy, but within a few years, Carthage had converted to the new religion, and adopted its code of ethics as their new code of life. The year was 2515BC. The ruling family, with ToxoXXIV leading the way, converted as well, and showed leadership in religion as well as administration. Carthage was now doubly blessed.

On the international front, relationships continued to be established, although the founding of the religion, and expansion of the civilization clearly were more popular priorities at home. Nonetheless, Carthage established friendly terms with the other civilizations it had met. They were an odd collection of peoples. Perhaps the most striking contrast was the German civilization to the west – orderly, advanced, progressive, peaceful. Although not spoken publicly, many Carthaginians were envious, and wondered what the German leadership had done to take their people so far so quickly. At the other end of the spectrum, the quiet but alarmingly militant Zulus to the east. Their rage at the English, and their military build up, were both of great concern. A civilization to be watched, and carefully.

Carthage grew quickly, and it soon became clear that if the civilization was to expand, new settlements would be required. Carthage was a success; it could be duplicated. It was with great expectations therefore that Caius Utician, and seasoned trader and administrator, took on the responsibility of leading settlers to a pre-selected location to the south of Carthage. Through use of his own finances, his considerable will power, and the backing of the Carthaginian government, Caius successfully founded the city of Utica in 1795BC. As with the civilization, Utica’s future looked bright.

All was not light and bliss however. After considerable debate in the royal hall, ToxoXXV had decided to send a regiment of archers east to investigate the war between the Zulu and the English. Unfortunately, he died while the unit was engaged in the two month journey to the eastern lake. The unit patrolled the Zulu territory, and then received word from home that ToxoXXVI had declared war on the Zulu. The archers had a chance to attack, but refrained, as they could not believe their new orders. Observing was one thing, going to war quite another. Even the people in the streets could not comprehend this war; what had the Zulu ever done to the Carthaginians. Sure, the English seemed alright; but why go to war for them. It is not clear to this day, but many believe the new king, in addition to not being particularly bright, was very susceptible to dreams and suggestions. Straying from the path of Judea, it is said, he had sought the counsel of a soothsayer from the forest. And this had led to war.

For the archers in a foreign land, the reasons would be moot. They were caught in open territory by the experienced Zulu archers, and from the reports of the handful of soldiers who made it back to Carthage, the battle did go well from the start, and the Zulus were both efficient and ruthless in their completion of it. Carthage’s first foray into military affairs had gone very badly.

At home, ToxoXXVI died suddenly two weeks after the first reports trickled back from the battle of the Eastern Lake. No one was particularly saddened by this; this Toxo had shown himself to be both lacking in faith and competence. When Queen Toxinia XIX, his sister, assumed the throne, there was a collective sigh heard in Carthage. This was followed soon after by a peace deal with the Zulu, and a return to the quiet life the Carthaginians loved. May Judea be blessed.

[deity]

The great copper age

From early in the third millennium B.C. the flourishing "copper age" saw the use of bronze weapons and implements throughout the empire. Rich copper mines in Bayu fuelled the expansion and growth of Konya's Hittite dream.

Many Axemen and Chariots patrolled the length and breadth of the land skirmishing with many a savage from the Tundra and Jungle regions.

The Hittite army was growing strong out of necessity, but neighbouring nations need not fear...

[OzzyKP]

In remembrance of the brave sacrifice and contribution of the Carthaginians, King Ælfrēd of England holds a a Hindu ceremony honoring the fallen and their gallant lives. English priests are confident the slain archers will be prosperous in their next life.

King Ælfrēd sends a wreath to Carthage as a sign of respect.

[Robert]

Session 1: 98 turns
Session 2: 81 turns
Session 3: 60 turns

Great session again! Apart from the small starting problems!

[OzzyKP]

THIRD SESSION 630 BC

India(Gandhi) - kbarrett
Egypt(Ramses II) - condor223
Korea(Wang Kong) - KunojiLym
Inca(Huayna Capac) - CyberShy
England(Elizabeth) - OzzyKP
Mali(Mansa Munsa) - Glohithia
America(Roosevelt) - dacole
Carthaginians(Hannibal) - Beta
Ottomans(Mehmed II) - Deity
Germany(Bismarck) - Toni
Zulu(Shaka) - Pinchak


Session 3 Number of Cities

Ottomans - 6
Korea - 6
Inca - 6
Zulu- 5
Germany - 5
Carthaginians - 4
Egypt - 4
America - 4
England - 4
Mali - 4
India - 2

[condor223]

The City of Memphis went up in flames, after loosing two armies to the barbariain axemen. Reports from the city indicate that half of the population was killed by the barbarians. Without the Koreans, we would have lost it all, for they sent a chariot army to rescue Memphis.



The Egyptian People flocked to the city center and greeted the great person's arrival. Shouting and much respect were given to the leader.

Our research for building good chariots has been quite slow, due to the lack of horses in our land. The rescue by Korea has initiated several volunteers to road to distant lands where horses could be found.

A year later a source of horses was found within the newly expanded borders of our northmost city.
We are honor bound to repay the generosity of the Korean and German people for their war time donations. Due to the interest of the Egyptian People, we will train many of them to repay the nations who assisted in protecting Egypt.

The Americans offered a Buddhist monk to teach the Egyptians new ways, but it is many years of travel to reach our land. Indeed, Egypt has a rich tradition from its distant origin to build great temples and places of worship. The legend of the past glory intruiged by a traveling Confucian caused a massive request from the people to learn Confucian ways. If I know them, we shall see more gods in Egypt.

[KunojiLym]

By the year 1000 BCE, the ancient kingdom of Gojoseon had fractured into a multitude of independant city-states. To the north, P'yongyang presided over the state of Silia. To the west, Pusan laid claim to the territory of Baekje. On the southern coast, the famous horses of Wonsan ensured that city's dominance over the territory of Samhan. And in the centre of it all, the great city of Seoul was all that was left of Gojoseon.

By this time, too, the signs of an advanced literate culture were beginning to become evident. Korea was perhaps the first civilisation to systematize her writing, in the form of the Hangul alphabet; Baekjean calligraphy in particular became well-renowned. In Gojoseon, there was an explosion of intellectual discovery, as scholars banded together in the library at Seoul to study works both local and foreign. Samhan boasted of an army of chariots that kept the southern Mongols at bay; a contingent led by the general Gija liberated the Egyptian city of Memphis in the year 850 BCE. And Silia became the major religious centre of Korea, where great teachers gathered to spread the word of Confucious.

Inevitably, rivalry grew between the city-states. The catylst was the discovery of a large deposit of bronze in the vicinity of Seoul. Overnight, the military balance changed, as axemen started appearing in the armies of Gojoseon. In 820 BCE, the last king of Gojoseon was overthrown, and the general Jumong proclaimed the establishment of Goguryeo. 10 years later, Jumong declared war on Baekje, and the Spring and Autunm Period of Korea was ended. The era of the Warring States had begun.

By 630 BCE, Baekjean and Silia had both fallen to the might of Goguryeo. Refugees from Silia fled further north, and founded the city of Cheju, where the state of Buyeo slowly established itself. However, the chariots of Samhan beat back the axemen of Goguryeo again and again, while at the same time still protecting both Egypt and the proto-state of Gaya, centred around the city of Nampo, which itself was founded by immigrants and exiles from Gojoseon and Baekje. At the same time, Samhan found itself thwarted time and again against the bronze spears of Seoul. Even as currency increased trade within Korea, then, a unified Korea seemed to be unlikely in the forseeable future.

[Glohithia]

Kon Fatta had led his fledgling nation as well as he could, but time was growing short for the elderly Maghan. His son, Sundiata, was capable and eager. Soon Kon Fatta thought, it will all be over. He yearned for legacy. His last act would be to forge friendship and clear borders with Mali's immediate neighbors. He sent his emissaries south to Egypt, east to Germany, and southeast to Korea and made offers. After much negotiation, especially with the cunning Egyptians, the Malinese had an empire. It might have been smaller than Kon had hoped for, but it was important for him to leave his son with no worries about immediate war over land disputes.

Sundiata was a spiritual man. Always a progressive man, he spent time in Germany among Confucian scholars to learn their wisdom. It was during this time, where he saw first hand the glorious empire that was Hanz the Patient Ones Germany. And during the last days of his Father's rule, Sundiata accompanied the emissaries to Korea and Egypt and witnessed first hand the greatness of those nations as well. Idea's were exchanged and debate on a wide variety of subjects ensued. When he returned to Timbuktu, he was a changed man. He vowed that when his esteemed father saw fit to pass on the reigns of leadership to him, he would undertake great reforms. He envisioned a land united under the Confucian doctrine. He needed to improve the land to reap the rewards of knowledge and commerce. To preserve his feelings forever, he wrote:

"I was not put here by anyone in fear
I came alone as me
Just an idea in a long chain of discovery
Surrounded by the same, you
Trying to navigate the unseen river of understanding"

Soon after the successful venture of adopting border agreements, leadership was passed from Kon Fatta to Sundiata. One week later, Kon Fatta passed into the beyond. The nation of Mali mourned and at his fathers funeral pyre, Sundiata read his death poem as was customary.

"A flood of tears bonding my soul with my mind
A grand dream but reality closing in behind
As I close my eyes, the vision dies
As I bid my last farewell to Mankind
To become the eternal Lion of Mali"

Sundiata would rule with confidence through out his long life, secure in the belief that his great father looked over the empire and protected and guided his own hand as he tried to do the same.

[Robert]

The year was 2515BC.

It's amazing how we can know that it's 2515 BC!!!!
And it's even more amazing since we don't know Christ yet

[Robert]

Sinchi Roca, new Sapa Inca of the Incans

Manco Capac went into his wife.
His wife gave birth to a first born son.
They named their son Roca.

Manco Capac went into the jungle.
Manco Capac traveled to heaven.
Manco Capac was not among the Incans anymore.

Roca succeeded Manco Capac.
He took the title of Sapa Inca, which means "Leader of the Inca".
The first act of Sinchi Roca was to write down all that happened during the reign of his father.

Manco Capac expanded the Incan territory and founded 5 cities. During the reign of Manco Capac the faith of Hinduism was born and spread to the English, the Germans and the Americans. The English adopted Hinduism and became the 2nd Hindu in the world.

Manco Capac aided the English in their war against the Zulu. After the war the Zulu approached Manco Capac to sign an alliance. Manco Capac agreed only under the conditions that the English agreed as well.
Manco Capac died before the deal was confirmed.

During the reigh of Manco Capac the city of Cuzco was token by Barbarian hordes and the city of Rho-Cuzco, founded by Rho'd Berth himself, was almost token, but could survive by the miraculous intervention of Brahma himself, who gave the single Quencha that defended Rho-Cuzco the strenght to kill the hordes of axemen. All improvements surrounding Rho-Amsterdam were destroyed and the population of Rho-Amsterdam had been barely slaughtered during the fight.

The Incan empire was re-born under the reigh of Manco Capac, after the Barbarian invasion. With the help of the Germans the city of Cuzco was re-token. The Germans aided the Incans in many things and many offerings were made but all were declined in the spirit of friendship. Manco Capac believed that he couldn't lean too much on his German neighbours, proud as he was he wished the re establish Inca again all by himself.

Manco Capac traveled to the Nirvana at the end of his life. Leaving the Incans with hope for the future once again!

[Beta]

Originally posted by OzzyKP
In remembrance of the brave sacrifice and contribution of the Carthaginians, King Ælfrēd of England holds a a Hindu ceremony honoring the fallen and their gallant lives. English priests are confident the slain archers will be prosperous in their next life.

King Ælfrēd sends a wreath to Carthage as a sign of respect.

Queen Toxinia of Carthage thanks King Ælfrēd for the recognition of the lives lost. The Carthaginians are not a militaristic people; we do not celebrate war or its losses. But these sons of Carthage died nonetheless, and the blessings of your King, and your Religion, are most appreciated.

[KunojiLym]

An extract from the epic 'Mungal'

Shrill and clear did the rooster crow
Recking nothing of Slaughter or War
Welcoming only the morning coming
Far above the Shadows of Death
In the sky with the Dawn
And in answer came another note
Of the Great Horns of the East
Samhan had come at last
Now silenty the host of Samhan
Moved forth in the Fields of Memphis
A rising tide against leaking dikes
And withal did Giji cry out
Arise, arise, Chariots of Samhan!
Fell deeds awake: Fire and Slaughter!
Spears shall be shaken, shield be splintered
A sword-day, a red day, ere the Sun rises!
Swift as Buru, accurate as Gareuk
Ride now, ride now! Ride to Memphis!
And like a God did Giji ride
Against the fleeing Darkness
And the hosts of Mungal wailed
And terror took them
And they fled and died
And the hoofs of Wrath rode over them

[Robert]

To many people are quoting Lord of the Rings

[dacole]

Originally posted by CyberShy
To many people are quoting Lord of the Rings

This is not possible. Such a thing can not happen even if every person in the world is quoting the most delightful book in existence.