From Null to Now

[JanYpe 17]

Interesting update. I think the harbour should be repaired to get some more trade going. Repairing the fort should follow, to secure the land route for the locals.

[Schulmanator 5,813]

I am very pleased with your progress. I like seeing historical CJs. I look forward to more of this lovely work.

[ac94 5]

I like how this is going! I'll thing the harbor and the temple need to be rebuilt.

[Rictiovarus 1]

Replies:

Gecko: Thank you, and I think I answered your question already.

The Hutt: Thanks.

Patrician: I intend to make this one last a bit longer than the one before.

Jacqulina: Btw,I assumed you were using SAM trails?

GMT: Well thank you! That's quite the compliment!

JanYpe: Possibly a Dutchman too?

Schulmanator: Thank you!

ac94: Thanks!

Update: The War with Jerrartus!

When we last left Marcus, he had a difficult choice to make, on how to best prepare for the inevitable war with Jerrartus, the warlord who was becoming more belligerent. While Marcus had a contingent of soldiers under his command, Jerrartus' troops were far stronger and more numerous.

In the end the harbour was rebuilt, along with the fortress at Balliororum.

Marcus Arventianus hastily used the money raised by the increased trade to hire a few mercenries. And by a few, I mean a lot. And promptly marched off to war as soon as Jerrartus began to mobilize his troops.

After a vicious fight and an arduous siege, Marcus Arventianus came out on top, and Castle Culvern burned. Jerrartus' body was found on the battlefield, along with his closest underlings. The people of Culvern had no choice but to accept Marcus' rule, and the rule of Carat.

Next update we'll be travelling a massive leap forward, to the late middle ages. Thanks for watching, and good night!

[Gecko_2006 1]

Very cool. I'm liking this a lot- especially your excellent rebuilds! The evolution of this place is definately keeping me entertained!

[Rictiovarus 1]

Replies:

Gecko: Thanks for your support.

Update: 1450.

It is now the year 1450. Under the leadership of King Hinric III, a direct descendant of Marcus Arventianus, the city, now known as Carawat, is prosperous. Agricultural pursuits have augmented the trade routes to provide a great deal of wealth to the city, which has grown immensely:

The harbour too has grown:

The fields surrounding Carawat are now covered by farms:

Meanwhile, Culvern Castle too has grown slightly. It is still a mighty fortress, but less important due to the relative peace.

Remember Innesber, the church on the rock back in 550? It is now a small monastery.

Thank you for watching!

[Patricius Maximus 236]

Nice update. Really looks 1450-ish.

Also, I think you are the King of Historical Cities.

I also feel honored to place my 401^st post here (my 400^th was in my own CJ )

All is looking good. Keep it up!

- Patricius Maximus

[Goldfish4209 9]

This is cool. I like the medieval style, it's really ... realistic? (can't find a good word.) Nice job.

[Rictiovarus 1]

Replies: Hmm, interest seems to be flagging a bit...

Patricius: Thank you! And I feel honoured to have your 401th post in my CJ, hehehe!

Goldfish: Thanks!

Teaser:

The fort at Balliororum, now known as Bailern, is no longer relevant. It's outdated technology is unable to defend against the new gunpowder weapons that have started to appear.

Therefore, to safeguard the people of Carawat, Bailern is flattened and rebuilt, as a modern trace italienne, also known as a star fort.

[fabsies55 5]

i feel bad u gonna have to well u dont have to but u gonna need to get to the year like what 1900 then slowly get buildings to the year 2008 but thats only if u gonna make it like realistic as in real life so ul say way later on " ppl have inveted electricity etc. but yea i think overall a great city.

[Rictiovarus 1]

Uuh, what? You feel bad? I don't follow...

[Meastro444 1]

i like it very much! i take it that it is all eyecandy? if so, are you planning to make it functional?

perhaps show some of the other cities in the region (if you have any )

[JanYpe 17]

1450 looks good, I quite liked the farms around the town. Nice take on a star fort, they're not easy to get right as I've learnt.

Yeah, I'm Dutch as well. I take it you borrowed your CJ title from the comic books 'Van Nul tot Nu'?

[Smarty218 2]

Very unique and absolutely beautiful!

[waiyeap90 0]

Very very medieval. Like how the monastary is sitting there. Looks like something that flew out of Conan

[Rictiovarus 1]

Replies:

fabsies: I still don't fully understand what you're saying, but it seems to be positive, so thanks?

Meastro444: It's not functional at all. None of these buildings actually house any people, so the grand total population of the entire region is 0.

JanYpe: Altijd leuk om nog een Nederlander op het internet tegen te komen. En ja, daar had ik het inderdaad vandaan.

Smarty: Thanks

Waiyeap90: Conan? I suppose so. Thank you!

Update: Sweet Sixteen (hundred)

Most of the original early medieval and dark age architecture is being replaced by the vakwerk style of housing. A new cathedral is built in the centre of town, which is now nearing the limits of it's walls...

The harbour too is updated.

Meanwhile, on the site of the old Shrine of Apollo, a small christian monastery is built:

Culvern, meanwhile, has burst it's walls, and now contains a small shipyard.

Remember the small farming village Branselt in 550? It still exists:

Thanks for watching and good night!

[Meastro444 1]

well well well, nog meer kaaskoppen ^^ to keep in English, JanYpe, i never thought you were Dutch, nor of you Rictovarius. you couldve told that um Dutch because of my Avatar ^^

i enjoy this CJ very much you know, it has so much realism to it!

[Benedict 3,119]

Very nice. I like the slow, patient development. I also like the fact that older structures (eg the central church) are updated as time goes by.

[anarchy0029 2]

OMG, I can't believe I missed out on this CJ. Dude, I will keep tabs on this CJ. I have enjoyed it from start to finish. Looking for more.

[Schulmanator 5,813]

I am delighted to see another historical journal out there. Another fine update.

[kingofblades 1]

I really like your journal. the story line is catchy.

somehow this is like a soap on tele => you want to know how it goes on.

What I miss is monuments of the heroic deeds of Marcus Arventianus

or the greatness of HM Hinic VI ... or some huge park complex, or an opera

or whatelse is usually placed to gain immortality for the donor.

But keep the updates coming, i'm enjoying it.

[Rictiovarus 1]

Replies:

Meastro: Ah ik zie het nu. Een politie Volvo. Er zijn geloof ik best veel Nederlanders hier...

Benedict: Thank you. That was the aim of this project.

Anarchy0029: Heh, thanks!

Schulmanator: Thanks!

Kingofblades. Yes, but I hadn't counted on the larger size of my newer buildings. No room, I'm afraid...

Anyway, on  to the update:

It is now 1800, and Crawat is a major centre of culture and politics. As a result, it has expanded:

Indeed, the centre is now filled with massive buildings:

Yet traditional architecture persists:

The port is now a primne land for wealthy merchants to set up shop:

Nobles and wealthy landowners now build their estates away from the city. Goss House is a prime example:

Culvern too has expanded:

Next up, the Industrial Age!

[Meastro444 1]

nice nice nice!

i am looking forward to the next update! btw, are you planning to make it functional?

[ac94 5]

Looks really good now. I can't wait until the modern age of cars, skyscrapers, and over priced gas.

[2nerdy4u 1]

Fantastic CJ. It's very well done. So far, I have enjoyed this trip through European history. I can't wait for more.

[SourMilk 0]

I must say, this has been the best NEW journal for months. There is enough everything, story isn't boring and not too many cities and pictures. Only thing I fear that this will end soon? I mean, if you ruin this with updating every 5 or 10 year, this turns into a slow journal. The pace has been great for now.

But why people always build a new church in the centre? Is there a reason, because usually European churches are really, really old.

[krbe 193]

Maybe it'll be similar to Civilization turns, where it gradually decreases from 100 to 1 year between each turn? Especially now as the puzzle piece ear has ended (no more walls to build).

[Cicle Ying Chu 0]

Wow,so cool!

[Yeah_Right 2]

wow i am loving it!

i will be back for every single update from now on!

keep it up

[jacqulina 162]

awesome work and pics my friend,very nicely put together the planning is great to