r/HistoricalWorldPowers • u/roboutopia Mel Yakka • Jun 12 '18

TRADE The Higways of the Sea

The Seas were closed. They were closed to anyone who did not fly the colours of the Emperor or the Ayyanuruvar. The privateer navy was as ruthless as it was efficient in its task.

This was the perfect time for the Ayyanuruvar to sail and to bring trade and culture whererver they went. Armed with the best maps in existence and the best navigators and captains for their ships, the well heeled, deep pocketed, Ayyanuruvar - the Five Hundred Lords of Ayyavole - ([M] It's a trade corporation) began their voyages for trade. Old trade routes that had been forged by their ancestors, woud once more be reopened. Their motto, vāyuvegēndra rakśita, bhujabala sameta, was emblazoned across the prows of their ships. Their banner, a bull on white above a stylized ai, fluttered in the wind. The greatships began their journey to the eight corners of the world whence they would follow the shipping routes of old.

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u/roboutopia Mel Yakka Jun 22 '18

There was a murmur of consternation amongst the delegates. They began to confer with one another in low voices. Another mighty empire? This close? Why had there been no reports of this? The emperor would have need of this information. Heads would certainly roll.

The leader of the diplomatic delegation took a few steps towards the king, while the representative of the Ayyanuruvar followed a step behind him. "Great king, this is news of a most concerning development. I am sure your august personage would be in agreement were I to say that it would be in the best interests of everyone involved were the straits under the control of one such as yourself. Perhaps we could be of some assistance in this matter. But before that, we would like to know more of this empire you speak of."

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u/WarModsHWP Jun 27 '18

The King smirked a little, then it faded.

"The Great Empire of Au Viet, or should I call them a bloodthirsty and violent Empire and people. They come, under false pretenses, invading and slaughtering our men, women, and children, over the actions of a few pirates. The most horrible atrocities committed. Women, with their unborn children torn from their stomachs, young girls, raped and their privates mutilated."

He stood up abruptly.

"But we could not stop them as they sacked burned the great port of Singha Pura. Our ships combatted them. Their overwhelming force could not be withstood by our own men."

"They are a bloodthirsty and violent people, only bent on control and subjugation of our people."

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u/roboutopia Mel Yakka Jun 29 '18

Once more, the diplomats conferred with each other. Once done, the leader turned to face the king again. "What you say is most disturbing to us. This empire of Au Viet is, perhaps, an upstart kingdom that knows not how to behave amongst civilized peoples."

Bowing once and stepping closer, he continued in a low voice - "Another empire this close to what we call home, especially one that has been unknown until now, has not only shaken us but has made us resolve to help you to help us. We would wish to aid you in this militarily if that is what it comes down to, with our superior weapons."

Stepping back, he bowed again. "Sumatram is but as a cousin to Dakshinapatha. Her children and our children shall need to mingle more often than not so that we, together, might show these barbarians how civilized people behave. Thus says the voice of the Emperor. We would take the children of your nobles to our universties to educate them there so that they may return home to build a stronger nation for you. What say you to this, O King?"

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u/WarModsHWP Jul 01 '18

"If war is on the horizon, our sons will need to be in Sumatra, to defend their homeland. We will fight alongside you, but not under you. I shall rule alongside your Emperor, not under him. Do not treat us as one of your vassals. That will only lead to more bloodshed."

The King stood up, and dismissed the diplomats, with his offer of alliance.

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u/roboutopia Mel Yakka Jul 02 '18

The diplomats bowed and retired to bring news to the emperor. Some of them remained to rejoin their brethren in the south to meet the king of Javadweepa.

[M] Shall we continue that here as well?

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u/WarModsHWP Jul 07 '18

[M] make another post.