L'hiver que traversait tout le continent d'Edoniras était particulièrement rude à Lascaux, les rivières s'arrêtaient et les animaux forestiers devenaient rares, rendant la chasse et la pêche difficiles. Les histoires de fournisseurs mourant de froid et de faim n'étaient pas rares mais Argantan n'était plus concerné, Aznavor avait reçu son message et avait promis de l'aide. Pas librement, bien sûr, on savait que rien n'est jamais venu Aznavor gratuitement, pas même le vin chaud Argantan profitait alors qu'il observait de nouvelles recrues neige libre hors de la cour d'entraînement.
Aznavor avait offert une aide alimentaire instantanée et certains experts agricoles formaient les fournisseurs pendant les mois de printemps. En échange cependant, ils avaient eu besoin d'aide dans le seul domaine où Lascaux régnait suprêmement l'armée. Il y a quelques semaines, Argantan envoya deux douzaines de ses sergents à Lascaux et accepta l'envoi de fonctionnaires de l'Église à Morito. On disait que cette dernière condition avait été imposée non pas par le roi aznavorien, mais par son grand prêtre qui voulait répandre sa foi. Argantan n'a pas aimé, la façon dont Aznavor a dirigé sa diplomatie mais depuis Henry de Stonee avait fui comme un lâche, il aurait besoin d'aide économique pour aider à conserver sa domination. Toutes ces concessions n'auraient pas été nécessaires si l'homme avait accepté sa place et était resté fidèle comme n'importe quel vrai homme.
Argantan n'allait pas devenir un vassal aznavorien en comptant entièrement sur ses nouveaux 'amis'. Il écrira également à son voisin méridional le conciliateur qui avait mentionné la possibilité d'améliorer les relations futures avec Lascaux. Argantan avait décidé que Lascaux se joindra à cette nouvelle ligue de commerce car elle avait besoin de sécurité économique et la promesse de biens moins chers et de traitement préférentiel dans les accords commerciaux aiderait Lascaux à se relever de la boue dans laquelle il était maintenant. Il était sûr que le Roi Aznavorien serait indiscutablement distrait par les événements qui se déroulent dans le nouveau monde et dans la République de Dont pour remarquer Lascaux progressivement se détourner de son vice comme l'emprise.
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TLDR
Argantan se sent exploité quand Lascaux est entré dans un expert militaire pour le commerce d'experts économiques avec Aznavor. (Les PM de Winston se sentaient un peu condescendantes)
Lascaux accepte l'offre de rejoindre la Ligue du Commerce
Ooc: (Combien de temps avant que mes investissements dans mon économie commencent à payer? Je ne pense pas que Lascaux ait été mentionné dans les nouvelles années post)
Nations Name: Lascaux
Form of Government: Hoplarchy
Describe the System: The country is run as a well oiled, well disciplines military unit with soldiers on top and providers(everyone else) below.Headed by a supreme general who serves for life.Previously a very respectable mercenary company, the Lascan people defended a small republic from attacks by its much larger neighbor. only to find out that the republic was unable to pay them as promised, seeking to obtain payment for their services they marched on their former employers. Having taken the capital almost unopposed, they were quick to realize that they were not paid simply because the government had no money. Coffers were empty and resources were scarce desperate to get their due they took over replacing their former paymasters and collected taxes from the subjects that had previously defended. Whilst the Lascan company was made up of some of the finest military minds, it was remarkably unsuited to governance and by over taxation further accentuated the poverty of the region. Fifteen years on the former mercenaries (still ruling over a disgruntled population) one again turned to war to make ends meet. Their reputation as being an army of well-equipped,disciplined and trained soldiers occasionally gains them contracts with other nations. Strong boys are often conscripted,taken away from their family trained and given the privileges of the warrior caste when numbers are needed.The military care very little about the serfs they command to feed them,clothe them and supply them with weapons. The military care very little about the serfs they command to feed them,clothe them and supply them with weapons. and desire little more than to leave the continent in search of wealth, opportunity and richer lands abroad. Unfortunately being landlocked and impoverished the Lascans lack the means to flee the continent jut yet and must rely on their skills to acquire ships and wealth.
Location on Map Desired: Wherever you'll have me but without a coastline please. ( I also don't know how to put up a map without the upload file option)
Important Settlements: Morito (capital)
Description: Morito is the capital and only settlement of note, the little wealth that exists comes from the countryside into the city. Only the soldiers and the providers who are absolutely necessary (Smiths, servants, peasants bringing in food to be sold) are allowed to stay within the safety of Morito's walls. The city, whilst, far from wealthy, is constantly full of life as the sounds of muskets being fired and the shouts of officers and echo late into the night.Religion is non-existent as it offers alternative loyalty than to the Governor-general.The currency is called the Lascan dollar and is worth very little. Initially mainly silver it is now being debased every five or so years as larger and larger amounts of tin and lead replace the silver content..
Important Characters:
Governor general: Argantan
The Governor General holds all authority and rarely delegates to his other officers in times of peace. He is also rarely seen by his men and it is rumored that no provider has ever seen his face.
Traits:
Large Army: Your nation maintains an army of many men that can dwarf many of the smaller nations.
Professional Army: Your nation’s army is well trained and equipped with good weapons, performing better in battle.
Militias: Local town and cities employ militias meaning that during times of war they are able to provide a small garrison of men in their defence.
Scared of water: Your nation has never been one for their sea legs. Many naval loses and ship disasters have left your people unsupporting of any venture in which they need to leave the sight of land.
Depleted Materials: After years of exploitation mines now run dry and woods no longer exist, your nation has to import its goods and anything that is made from your own raw materials is highly coveted and so expensive its not worth the cost.
State Controlled: Your market is controlled by your ruler, every business is state owned and all works are employed by the state, you are less vulnerable to crashes in the market however with the lack of competition your country advances more slowly and the economy rises more slowly.
Serfs: Whilst you live in luxury your peasantry works hard labouring all day for practically nothing. Whilst you have a large labour force that produces a lot the people are unhappy and unsupportive.
Natural Great Men: Great minds and people seem to spring up from your populace every day. The chances of an inventor or great person appearing in your nation are increased.