A Land Route to China?
Early attempts at the Land Route did not go very well
But key territories were taken for a move against Russia and the Ottomans
Overseas Colonies
Since the sea route wasn't the focus, our captains explored the Americas, looking for to knowledge of new territories to trade for eastern maps.
1615 Europe
Spain has taken quite a fall, but Bavaria has remained at a nice size
1615 Eastern Frontier
Bavaria has conquered eastern lands but faces an unknown frontier
1615 China?
Though most of North America looks much the same as it did fifty years ago, Sir Connery had a most unusual discovery.
1627 ASIAN PROVINCES
Behold the Asian Conquests of the Gluttonic Knights!
(Note that Bavaria now appears in Blue)
Behold the Asian Conquests of the Gluttonic Knights!
(Note that Bavaria now appears in Blue)
1627 The Path to Far CathayBavaria has gained access through the purple Mughal lands. However many Chinese border provinces are held by rebels!
1643 EUROPE
War with Russia and Austria has added new territory!
(Note military access across Poland)
War with Russia and Austria has added new territory!
(Note military access across Poland)
1643 Eastern BavariaMilitary access through Tibet and the Mughal Empire provide a route to China
Bavaria in the Age of Illumination: 1676
Bavaria has made peace with France and has relatively stable borders
Eastern BavariaMilitary access through Tibet and the Mughal Empire provide a route to China
Northern ChinaThe Bavarians and Manchurians Rule the North
Southern ChinaExcept for one pesky South American city, here is all that remains of China
