Twelve-Twelve: Aftermath of an Alternate Fourth Crusade, and you get to join!

Lore

1204

Anatolia Seljuk State did not settle for gaining Southwestern Anatolia but marched for all of Anatolia.

This was a successful operation, ending the successor state that was Empire of Nicaea.

Despite this success, Kaykhusraw I died not to see this reunification of Anatolia that was last in 1077.

1205

Even though Kaykaus I was the successor, he gave it to Kayqubad I instead for distrust in himself in the new year 1405.

Now, the sultan did negatioate peace for Latin Empire and Bulgaria to avoid risks of conflict escalation. This ultimately succeeded.

It was seen that despite him being young, he was smart enough to form a line so that his effect on negotiations were shown.

More popularity was added to him. The leader Ayyubids was jealous, so he tried to get popularity too by invading Cilicia.

After the Ayyubids invaded Cilicia away from Anatolia, there was an immedieate reaction. The sultan did not hesistate.

Cilicia was attacked slowly without using raider style, letting the slave army of Ayyubids surrender for freedom.

This caused most of the army to surrender, only a small portion continuing out of desperation to not have punishment.

Peace was signed.

Now, for most of the year, where Ayyubids attempt to reform. This made the state last until 1207.

1206

Remmants of Byzantine Empire in Epirus were finally defeated by Bulgaria and Latin Empire.

Albania was established.

Venice conquered Albanian coast.

1207

Eyyubids collapsed due to losing most of their army and lost morale from giving up Aleppo to Anatolia.

The Abbasids marched western now that Jordan and Syria were at anarchy, conquering them. The deserted territory, Yemen, Oman was also taken.

The Kingdom of Jerusalem, however captured it's former territories. Not only that, they took Sinai Peninsula for economic reasons.

1208

Rascia completed it's four year plan to invade Hungary after preperations and reformizations of their army.

Rascia taught propoganda, whereas it claimed Croatians were being surpressed under Hungary.

After that, many people were paid to visit Croatia. Interactions caused spread of misinformation.

Within this, the majority were believing they were used. A revolt was made, and Rascia helped it.

1209

Rascia formed Serbia, after the war had ended. Croatia had gained independence.

1210

England conquered Ireland and Scorland for economic and security reasons.

France kicked England out of Vichy, whereas it seemed like a lost cause.

Henceforth, England stood on it's island, seeking isolationism. This, though may change throughout time.

1211

Two Sicilies declared independence from HRE.

Anatolia Seljuk State out of fear of possible invansion when distracted, invades Georgia before any comes. As a result, Eastern Anatolia is puppeted. This year was silent, however the next would have a lot of events.

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