Brave New World

[Beta]

And in the Glorious Reign of Betakamen III, a city was founded. A small city to start, but one which under the warmth and wisdom of the Sun is destined to grow into a landmark of civilization.

And the people began work on a palace....

(save to SM)

[smellymummy]

the celts soon discovered how easy it was to produce vast quantities of food.

feasts where a plenty, and as always the celts remained thankful for their gifts

[1889]

While it is true that the land was fertile and the cattle fat, Hattusas’ real power came from those who worshiped Hiyon and Attu, the merchants and artisans. Through long contact with the migrating heard the Hittite artisans had grown adept at working with bone and hide and their craftsmanship was prized through out Hatti. The merchants maintained wide contact with the regions minor tribes while the cities oligarchs busied themselves with politics and petty jealousy. Like merchants all through the ages the great power of these people is that they were happy to collect the profits and let others have the glory.


The Hittites first Thanksgiving (pictured below)

[Ljube]

There is a tradition in India to start your life bathing in the sacred Ganges River and to go there to bathe again when you feel that your time has come. From this tradition came the particular fashion of ceremonial burial in India which involves incineration of the deceased and scattering of his ashes in the sacred Ganges. That way the deceased and the sacred river remain together for all eternity.

[Modo44]

Babylon - our history
Part I, Chapter III
(Anonymous)

For a while, no extraordinary things happened. The preparations for scouting were progressing smoothly, the quarry was getting ready. We heard first stories of other major towns emerging around the world, but for now, they were only stories.

[ChrisiusMaximus]

Time rolls by for the Byzantines, with lots of things going on they have at last completed the new roads to the cattle ranges. Their will be plenty to eat this winter

[Grandpa Troll]

as our Ottoman Empire simmers a clear picture rises from the ancient ancesteral biddings, boding peace and comfort to all..we are to rise above..as only a true Ottoman can...

[Beta]

Nice Ottoman there Gramps!!!

The Egyptians were pleased with their new city. Thebes was growing daily, the road north led to strange yet wonderful places they could only imagine. The Pharoah's first military unit was almost ready to go forth into the world, and the first mining project was underway.

All in all, the Sun God has been kind to the people of Egypt. They are truly blessed.

[1889]

The merchants and artisans grew rich, but the Hittites had been a nomadic people for many generations and tradition gave respectability to those with the largest herds. These great families had seen, or at least heard rumors of the duplicity of the worshipers of Hiyon and Attu. They made a show of reverence on the holy days but when no one was looking, took their offerings back. If a people losses the favor of the gods their future will surely be bleak, on this all the patriarchs agreed. On which gods favor does the future depend however is a question that they had more trouble coming to agreement on. In the mean time they built their homes on the edge of town were they would have room for their cattle and were they would be farther from the shops and markets that called to the godless.

3850 to Earthworm

[Earthworm]

Much growth has occurred over the years since the Carthaginians planted their feet in a single settlement, although hardships had followed them as well. Scouts sent into the nearby jungle disappeared and were never heard from again. Some believed that crossing the jungle perimeter went against the Gods, and others felt that wild monsters roamed beneath the thick shelter of leaves.

After much discussion and heated arguments, no decision could be made. A small group of courageous men gathered together to test weapons, and started to form a group that would brave the Jungle, even without the support of the elders….

[Modo44]

Some pages relating to the dates after the previously quoted chapter of the babylonian history are blank. Apparently, nothing worth noting happened.

[ChrisiusMaximus]

The completion of our first public roads were reason enough to have a great celebration, much food and wine was consumed. The people feel a sense of pride in their fledgling civilization

[Grandpa Troll]

well, caught me a few night crawlers..maybe Ill just see if I can find me a place to go drop a line into?

Whats happening can wait fer me to return

[Beta]

The industrious people of the Sun God Rah continue to toil under the heat of their deity.

(save to smellymummy. And being the Egyptians, I don't think I will get over the irony of your name. )

[smellymummy]

/me wonders why the rest of the world is so backwards