Protectorate of Thales

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Part I

A History

The Thales Accord finally brought to an end centuries of war over this fertile land.

 

The three great powers of Polmenta to the south west, Salkenburg to the North and Kanisar to the East were brought to peace by a great warrior and inspirational leader of men. Thales.

Thales had been a mercenary from the island Kingdom of Hestinium, brought to this land by the promise of riches to those that could bring victory. Thales had no loyalty other than to his own desire for wealth. He fought on all three sides during his first twelve years.

He saw the waters of the great river run red with blood; he saw men frozen like statues during the harsh winters; he saw skeletal figures eating rats and grass in the vain struggle for survival; he saw the madness and pustules of bolsepsia disease; he realised that this war could not be won. He saw the desire of men to return home; he saw their despair at the pointless slaughter; he felt their anger at their leaders and he reached out to them all. In another six years, Thales became the leader that the armies of all three sides looked to. Thales was no longer a warrior but a man of peace. The fighting stopped and the rulers of Polmenta, Salkenburg and Kanisar fearing rebellion came to the table.

In the accord that was reached the three great powers relinquished all claims over the territory and Thales was inaugurated as the First Protector.

The peace held. The scars of war were too deep and every blade of grass in the Protectorate of Thales held too many horrific memories for there to be any desire to return. Thales lived a subsistence life in the Protectorate that now bore his name. He feared that if he exploited the rich soil the envious eyes of the three powers would once again turn towards the Anaximander River. When he died, his eldest daughter became the Second Protector of Thales.

Three centuries passed and now the Republics of Polmenta, Salkenburg and Kanisar have wealth from across the globe. They have no need of the riches that Thales has to offer. Seventeen Protectors have come and gone and each one has kept the land unspoiled. But these are enlightened times of economic and political co-operation and the Eighteenth Protector of Thales has the support of his neighbours to develop the land.

Part II

Humble Beginnings

For the first time in three hundred and fifty years a road connection is established with Salkenburg and Kanisar. No connection yet to Polmenta. On the site of the old Protectors small farm a village is developed and named Hestinium after the original Protector's homeland. This will provide workers for the surrounding farms.

50 farms have been developed and a couple of water towers erected to supply the farms with water. There are 5 silos and one fertiliser factory. Thales produces 13 tokens of food – production 17.5, consumption 3.6.

Population is 2557 (84% U - 13% S – 1% E) this adds up to 98% so quite where the other 2% are is anybody's guess.

Cash flow is +35,954

The land is Thales' cheapest way to generate an income in these early stages but if it is to thrive it must develop some industry. Surveyors have been sent to find suitable areas for industrial development. In the meantime Thales is a thriving and happy little community with a BIG future.

Watch this space.

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Part I

A History

The Thales Accord finally brought to an end centuries of war over this fertile land.

 

The three great powers of Polmenta to the south west, Salkenburg to the North and Kanisar to the East were brought to peace by a great warrior and inspirational leader of men. Thales.

Thales had been a mercenary from the island Kingdom of Hestinium, brought to this land by the promise of riches to those that could bring victory. Thales had no loyalty other than to his own desire for wealth. He fought on all three sides during his first twelve years.

He saw the waters of the great river run red with blood; he saw men frozen like statues during the harsh winters; he saw skeletal figures eating rats and grass in the vain struggle for survival; he saw the madness and pustules of bolsepsia disease; he realised that this war could not be won. He saw the desire of men to return home; he saw their despair at the pointless slaughter; he felt their anger at their leaders and he reached out to them all. In another six years, Thales became the leader that the armies of all three sides looked to. Thales was no longer a warrior but a man of peace. The fighting stopped and the rulers of Polmenta, Salkenburg and Kanisar fearing rebellion came to the table.

In the accord that was reached the three great powers relinquished all claims over the territory and Thales was inaugurated as the First Protector.

The peace held. The scars of war were too deep and every blade of grass in the Protectorate of Thales held too many horrific memories for there to be any desire to return. Thales lived a subsistence life in the Protectorate that now bore his name. He feared that if he exploited the rich soil the envious eyes of the three powers would once again turn towards the Anaximander River. When he died, his eldest daughter became the Second Protector of Thales.

Three centuries passed and now the Republics of Polmenta, Salkenburg and Kanisar have wealth from across the globe. They have no need of the riches that Thales has to offer. Seventeen Protectors have come and gone and each one has kept the land unspoiled. But these are enlightened times of economic and political co-operation and the Eighteenth Protector of Thales has the support of his neighbours to develop the land.

Part II

Humble Beginnings

For the first time in three hundred and fifty years a road connection is established with Salkenburg and Kanisar. No connection yet to Polmenta. On the site of the old Protectors small farm a village is developed and named Hestinium after the original Protector's homeland. This will provide workers for the surrounding farms.

50 farms have been developed and a couple of water towers erected to supply the farms with water. There are 5 silos and one fertiliser factory. Thales produces 13 tokens of food – production 17.5, consumption 3.6.

Population is 2557 (84% U - 13% S – 1% E) this adds up to 98% so quite where the other 2% are is anybody's guess.

Cash flow is +35,954

The land is Thales' cheapest way to generate an income in these early stages but if it is to thrive it must develop some industry. Surveyors have been sent to find suitable areas for industrial development. In the meantime Thales is a thriving and happy little community with a BIG future.

Watch this space.

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Looking good.

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Looking good.

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Part III

Primary Industries

The dry valley between Heraclitus Ridge and The Downs was identified as the best place to develop some primary industries. Neighbouring Salkenburg is a manufacturing powerhouse and provides a ready market for Thales' industrial production and a road link is nearby. Two small towns were established to provide workers for the industries. Cratylus and Archytas are close enough to each other to be able to share education and healthcare services. Cratylus, in the shadow of the Heraclitus ridge provides the bulk of the offices required for the administration of the industries.

 

Hestinium Village in the foreground looking north showing the twin towns of Cratylus and Archytas and the Heraclitus Ridge.

Looking east over the industrial park.

A view from the top of the chimney looking west to The Downs and the  Salkenbug link road

A terraced housing for the workers in Archytas

A more salubrious neighbourhood.

Looking south from the Heraclitus Ridge over Cratylus and farmland to Hestinium Village.

Population: 15,206 (61%U – 37%S – 0%E) I guess these figures are rounded down.

Cashflow: 47,848

Tokens: 13 Food, 3 Industry, -1 Fuel, -1 Manuf., -1 Water.

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Part III

Primary Industries

The dry valley between Heraclitus Ridge and The Downs was identified as the best place to develop some primary industries. Neighbouring Salkenburg is a manufacturing powerhouse and provides a ready market for Thales' industrial production and a road link is nearby. Two small towns were established to provide workers for the industries. Cratylus and Archytas are close enough to each other to be able to share education and healthcare services. Cratylus, in the shadow of the Heraclitus ridge provides the bulk of the offices required for the administration of the industries.

 

Hestinium Village in the foreground looking north showing the twin towns of Cratylus and Archytas and the Heraclitus Ridge.

Looking east over the industrial park.

A view from the top of the chimney looking west to The Downs and the  Salkenbug link road

A terraced housing for the workers in Archytas

A more salubrious neighbourhood.

Looking south from the Heraclitus Ridge over Cratylus and farmland to Hestinium Village.

Population: 15,206 (61%U – 37%S – 0%E) I guess these figures are rounded down.

Cashflow: 47,848

Tokens: 13 Food, 3 Industry, -1 Fuel, -1 Manuf., -1 Water.

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Love those rowhouses / terrace housing... Reminds me of Philadelphia and the UK....

[jazyje 1]

Love those rowhouses / terrace housing... Reminds me of Philadelphia and the UK....