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Scia said:
I mean we go and centralise our stuff, and ignore the periphery, and then give up egalitism to propose a cult of elites might be seen as a more likely cause there for PoC
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There were many missteps in PoC, but waiting too long on building the palace was explicitly what gated us out of a lot of government reform iirc. Obviously this isn't the same system or author, but i refuse to believe that Manus could put up with out shit in that thread for so long and not have bleed over :V (also more seriously, i think AN has good points on palace complexes being important for bronze age administration, and judging by the vote descriptions so does Manus)
 
I am shooting for the long shot of continuous existance so the legend is the only one that makes sense

[X] ...Harbour of Zaharal: Built by the eponymous chieftain Zaharal IV, the harbour of Zaharal is considered by modern scholars to be one of the first artificial harbours built in this region. Built large to contain the growing fleet of ships that would make port and depart from Eskeragal, the harbour of Zaharal was at the time a marvel of engineering. The construction of the harbour led to a smaller dependence on agriculture and far greater economic pull, leading to a steady migration from the largely rural population surrounding Eskeragal, journeying into the city and staying near it far more regularly than had previously been the case. Therefore the harbour is sometimes credited with a large part of the founding of Eskeragal as a proper state. (+1 Urbanization, +1 Sedentism. Can be expanded later).
[X] ...Against Hoxma: Having previously made a sacred compact with the chieftain of Askomekane, Ekseragal joined the war in a coalition that consisted of Askomekane, Eskeragal, Axtezab, Gishmabel, several smaller settlements and a tribe of Metal-Workers against Hoxma and Uraskomek. At the battle of Namzen, the army of Askozal III of Eskeragal intervened after a slow march, where Eskeragal sought to...
  • [X] Rout Hoxma: The army of Eskeragal sought to totally break the army of Hoxma, through flanking and an aggressive approach, seeking to end the war decisively at Namzen. (Risky, but if successful could totally break the rising Hoxman power and benefit Eskeragal.)
[X] ...The Storm King Cycle: Containing the earliest known reference to the myths of Eskeragal, the Storm King Cycle is a later name for this text. The text itself is an epic poem, concerning the exploits of the Storm King, a divine figure worshipped in Eskeragal as the crown prince of heaven and chief warrior against barbarian gods. This epic covers the story of the Storm King's subdual of the dragon-filled ocean on the behest of his father, his exile to the earth, his founding of Eskeragal and his driving out of the barbarian gods of the Dye-Makers, which allowed Eskeragal to triumph, as well as his return to heaven at the end.
 
[X] ...Harbour of Zaharal: Built by the eponymous chieftain Zaharal IV, the harbour of Zaharal is considered by modern scholars to be one of the first artificial harbours built in this region. Built large to contain the growing fleet of ships that would make port and depart from Eskeragal, the harbour of Zaharal was at the time a marvel of engineering. The construction of the harbour led to a smaller dependence on agriculture and far greater economic pull, leading to a steady migration from the largely rural population surrounding Eskeragal, journeying into the city and staying near it far more regularly than had previously been the case. Therefore the harbour is sometimes credited with a large part of the founding of Eskeragal as a proper state. (+1 Urbanization, +1 Sedentism. Can be expanded later).
[X] ...With Hoxma: The chieftain of Eskeragal and the king of Hoxma had become blood-brothers and exchanged daughters in marriage, therefore Eskeragal joined the war on the side of Hoxma. At the Battle of Namzen, the army of Askozal III of Eskeragal intervened in a battle between the armies of Hoxma and Uraskomek against a coalition consisting of the settlements Askomekane, Axtezab, Gishmabel and the Metal-Workers. In this battle, Eskeragal sought to…
-[X] Break the enemy: Contributing with a surprising charge, the army of Eskeragal attempted to break the morale of the coalition army and make them to rout. (Very risky decision, but can have great rewards for Eskeragal.)
[X] ...The Storm King Cycle: Containing the earliest known reference to the myths of Eskeragal, the Storm King Cycle is a later name for this text. The text itself is an epic poem, concerning the exploits of the Storm King, a divine figure worshipped in Eskeragal as the crown prince of heaven and chief warrior against barbarian gods. This epic covers the story of the Storm King's subdual of the dragon-filled ocean on the behest of his father, his exile to the earth, his founding of Eskeragal and his driving out of the barbarian gods of the Dye-Makers, which allowed Eskeragal to triumph, as well as his return to heaven at the end.
 
[X] …Eskeragal palace-complex: Built by the chieftain Zaharal IV, the Eskeragal palace-complex was a vast building complex that constituted the administrative, religious and economic centre of Eskeragal. While the chieftain had always resided apart from the majority of the populace, the palace-complex was a major step on the path to a more centralized and urbanized Eskeragal. Housing not only the chieftain himself, but also his family, a chamber for the onenamekene to meet and much more, the Eskeragal palace-complex, early as it was, would remain as the largest and most notable example of monumental architecture among the People on the coast. (+1 Centralization, +1 Urbanization. Can be expanded later).

[X] ...Against Hoxma: Having previously made a sacred compact with the chieftain of Askomekane, Ekseragal joined the war in a coalition that consisted of Askomekane, Eskeragal, Axtezab, Gishmabel, several smaller settlements and a tribe of Metal-Workers against Hoxma and Uraskomek. At the battle of Namzen, the army of Askozal III of Eskeragal intervened after a slow march, where Eskeragal sought to...
-[X] Rout Hoxma: The army of Eskeragal sought to totally break the army of Hoxma, through flanking and an aggressive approach, seeking to end the war decisively at Namzen. (Risky, but if successful could totally break the rising Hoxman power and benefit Eskeragal.)

[X] ...The Hundred Rituals: Containing what is now believed to be a compilation of every significant ritual in the early religious life of Eskeragal, the Hundred Rituals is the name by which later texts refer to this. This text is believed to have been written by the priestess Minvez, who is the earliest named figure in the literary history of Eskeragal. It contains instructions on how to perform the rituals of the temple to which she was attached, as well as granting a rare look into the secret royal rituals that were said to be vital to the continuity of the chiefdom of Eskeragal, through the sacred marriage of Minvez to the chief Herimel I.
 
[X] ...The Storm King Cycle: Containing the earliest known reference to the myths of Eskeragal, the Storm King Cycle is a later name for this text. The text itself is an epic poem, concerning the exploits of the Storm King, a divine figure worshipped in Eskeragal as the crown prince of heaven and chief warrior against barbarian gods. This epic covers the story of the Storm King's subdual of the dragon-filled ocean on the behest of his father, his exile to the earth, his founding of Eskeragal and his driving out of the barbarian gods of the Dye-Makers, which allowed Eskeragal to triumph, as well as his return to heaven at the end.
 
Abby Normal said:
Oh, also @ManusDomini 1. the civ sheet isn't threadmarked, and 2. would it be possible to have the winning votes listed in a spoiler at the start of each update, please? it makes catching up (or rereading long after the quest is done :p) much easier :)
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Aha! I will take note of that!

Scia said:
I mean we go and centralise our stuff, and ignore the periphery, and then give up egalitism to propose a cult of elites might be seen as a more likely cause there for PoC
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Do bear in mind that you don't really have much of a periphery yet other than "stuff surrounding the settlement". Otherwise you're entirely structured around the settlement of Eskeragal, much like a very loose city-state. You're actually remarkably urbanized when compared to, for example, Askomekane, a comparatively larger settlement.

Abby Normal said:
There were many missteps in PoC, but waiting too long on building the palace was explicitly what gated us out of a lot of government reform iirc. Obviously this isn't the same system or author, but i refuse to believe that Manus could put up with out shit in that thread for so long and not have bleed over :V (also more seriously, i think AN has good points on palace complexes being important for bronze age administration, and judging by the vote descriptions so does Manus)
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Administrating a proper Bronze Age economy is more or less impossible without a palace, but there's not that much outright need for it right now. Eskeragal isn't really a proper city yet and not centralized enough for the palace to really benefit. However, later on, such a palace will become the standards when proper city-states start to develop. It's another situation in Hoxma and similar Tower-Builder cities, where their comparatively larger populations and more complex economies render them more centralized and the palace in turn much more powerful. Hoxma is, at this point, basically a burgeoning hydraulic empire. It's not that important because you're still basically chalcolithic and all of these things will have importance, but do keep that in mind. Both irrigation and the harbour have similar usefulness, just in other avenues.
 
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[X] ...Royal irrigation channels: Built by the chieftain Zaharal IV, the royal irrigation channels were a system of perennial irrigation to ensure good harvests. Irrigation works had been used since the early days in Eskeragal, but this was the first recorded example of large-scale central planning for the sake of the developing settlement. In the famously fertile Greatwater Valley, this system increased the bounty of the harvest enormously and made Eskeragal one of the greatest producers in terms of agriculture, during this period only overshadowed by the settlements of the Tower-Builders further inlands. (+1 Centralization, +1 Sedentism. Can be expanded later).

[X] ...The Hundred Rituals: Containing what is now believed to be a compilation of every significant ritual in the early religious life of Eskeragal, the Hundred Rituals is the name by which later texts refer to this. This text is believed to have been written by the priestess Minvez, who is the earliest named figure in the literary history of Eskeragal. It contains instructions on how to perform the rituals of the temple to which she was attached, as well as granting a rare look into the secret royal rituals that were said to be vital to the continuity of the chiefdom of Eskeragal, through the sacred marriage of Minvez to the chief Herimel I.
 
[X] ...Harbour of Zaharal: Built by the eponymous chieftain Zaharal IV, the harbour of Zaharal is considered by modern scholars to be one of the first artificial harbours built in this region. Built large to contain the growing fleet of ships that would make port and depart from Eskeragal, the harbour of Zaharal was at the time a marvel of engineering. The construction of the harbour led to a smaller dependence on agriculture and far greater economic pull, leading to a steady migration from the largely rural population surrounding Eskeragal, journeying into the city and staying near it far more regularly than had previously been the case. Therefore the harbour is sometimes credited with a large part of the founding of Eskeragal as a proper state. (+1 Urbanization, +1 Sedentism. Can be expanded later).
[X] ...Against Hoxma: Having previously made a sacred compact with the chieftain of Askomekane, Ekseragal joined the war in a coalition that consisted of Askomekane, Eskeragal, Axtezab, Gishmabel, several smaller settlements and a tribe of Metal-Workers against Hoxma and Uraskomek. At the battle of Namzen, the army of Askozal III of Eskeragal intervened after a slow march, where Eskeragal sought to...
[X] Rout Hoxma: The army of Eskeragal sought to totally break the army of Hoxma, through flanking and an aggressive approach, seeking to end the war decisively at Namzen. (Risky, but if successful could totally break the rising Hoxman power and benefit Eskeragal.)
[X] ...The Hundred Rituals: Containing what is now believed to be a compilation of every significant ritual in the early religious life of Eskeragal, the Hundred Rituals is the name by which later texts refer to this. This text is believed to have been written by the priestess Minvez, who is the earliest named figure in the literary history of Eskeragal. It contains instructions on how to perform the rituals of the temple to which she was attached, as well as granting a rare look into the secret royal rituals that were said to be vital to the continuity of the chiefdom of Eskeragal, through the sacred marriage of Minvez to the chief Herimel I.
 
[X] ...Harbour of Zaharal: Built by the eponymous chieftain Zaharal IV, the harbour of Zaharal is considered by modern scholars to be one of the first artificial harbours built in this region. Built large to contain the growing fleet of ships that would make port and depart from Eskeragal, the harbour of Zaharal was at the time a marvel of engineering. The construction of the harbour led to a smaller dependence on agriculture and far greater economic pull, leading to a steady migration from the largely rural population surrounding Eskeragal, journeying into the city and staying near it far more regularly than had previously been the case. Therefore the harbour is sometimes credited with a large part of the founding of Eskeragal as a proper state. (+1 Urbanization, +1 Sedentism. Can be expanded later).
[X] ...With Hoxma: The chieftain of Eskeragal and the king of Hoxma had become blood-brothers and exchanged daughters in marriage, therefore Eskeragal joined the war on the side of Hoxma. At the Battle of Namzen, the army of Askozal III of Eskeragal intervened in a battle between the armies of Hoxma and Uraskomek against a coalition consisting of the settlements Askomekane, Axtezab, Gishmabel and the Metal-Workers. In this battle, Eskeragal sought to…
-[X] Break the enemy: Contributing with a surprising charge, the army of Eskeragal attempted to break the morale of the coalition army and make them to rout. (Very risky decision, but can have great rewards for Eskeragal.)
[X] ...The Storm King Cycle: Containing the earliest known reference to the myths of Eskeragal, the Storm King Cycle is a later name for this text. The text itself is an epic poem, concerning the exploits of the Storm King, a divine figure worshipped in Eskeragal as the crown prince of heaven and chief warrior against barbarian gods. This epic covers the story of the Storm King's subdual of the dragon-filled ocean on the behest of his father, his exile to the earth, his founding of Eskeragal and his driving out of the barbarian gods of the Dye-Makers, which allowed Eskeragal to triumph, as well as his return to heaven at the end.
 
[X] ...Harbour of Zaharal: Built by the eponymous chieftain Zaharal IV, the harbour of Zaharal is considered by modern scholars to be one of the first artificial harbours built in this region. Built large to contain the growing fleet of ships that would make port and depart from Eskeragal, the harbour of Zaharal was at the time a marvel of engineering. The construction of the harbour led to a smaller dependence on agriculture and far greater economic pull, leading to a steady migration from the largely rural population surrounding Eskeragal, journeying into the city and staying near it far more regularly than had previously been the case. Therefore the harbour is sometimes credited with a large part of the founding of Eskeragal as a proper state. (+1 Urbanization, +1 Sedentism. Can be expanded later).
[X] ...With Hoxma: The chieftain of Eskeragal and the king of Hoxma had become blood-brothers and exchanged daughters in marriage, therefore Eskeragal joined the war on the side of Hoxma. At the Battle of Namzen, the army of Askozal III of Eskeragal intervened in a battle between the armies of Hoxma and Uraskomek against a coalition consisting of the settlements Askomekane, Axtezab, Gishmabel and the Metal-Workers. In this battle, Eskeragal sought to…
-[X] Break the enemy: Contributing with a surprising charge, the army of Eskeragal attempted to break the morale of the coalition army and make them to rout. (Very risky decision, but can have great rewards for Eskeragal.)
[X] ...The Storm King Cycle: Containing the earliest known reference to the myths of Eskeragal, the Storm King Cycle is a later name for this text. The text itself is an epic poem, concerning the exploits of the Storm King, a divine figure worshipped in Eskeragal as the crown prince of heaven and chief warrior against barbarian gods. This epic covers the story of the Storm King's subdual of the dragon-filled ocean on the behest of his father, his exile to the earth, his founding of Eskeragal and his driving out of the barbarian gods of the Dye-Makers, which allowed Eskeragal to triumph, as well as his return to heaven at the end.
 
[X] …Eskeragal palace-complex: Built by the chieftain Zaharal IV, the Eskeragal palace-complex was a vast building complex that constituted the administrative, religious and economic centre of Eskeragal. While the chieftain had always resided apart from the majority of the populace, the palace-complex was a major step on the path to a more centralized and urbanized Eskeragal. Housing not only the chieftain himself, but also his family, a chamber for the onenamekene to meet and much more, the Eskeragal palace-complex, early as it was, would remain as the largest and most notable example of monumental architecture among the People on the coast. (+1 Centralization, +1 Urbanization. Can be expanded later).
[X] ...With Hoxma: The chieftain of Eskeragal and the king of Hoxma had become blood-brothers and exchanged daughters in marriage, therefore Eskeragal joined the war on the side of Hoxma. At the Battle of Namzen, the army of Askozal III of Eskeragal intervened in a battle between the armies of Hoxma and Uraskomek against a coalition consisting of the settlements Askomekane, Axtezab, Gishmabel and the Metal-Workers. In this battle, Eskeragal sought to…
-[X] Break the enemy: Contributing with a surprising charge, the army of Eskeragal attempted to break the morale of the coalition army and make them to rout. (Very risky decision, but can have great rewards for Eskeragal.)
[X] ...The Storm King Cycle: Containing the earliest known reference to the myths of Eskeragal, the Storm King Cycle is a later name for this text. The text itself is an epic poem, concerning the exploits of the Storm King, a divine figure worshipped in Eskeragal as the crown prince of heaven and chief warrior against barbarian gods. This epic covers the story of the Storm King's subdual of the dragon-filled ocean on the behest of his father, his exile to the earth, his founding of Eskeragal and his driving out of the barbarian gods of the Dye-Makers, which allowed Eskeragal to triumph, as well as his return to heaven at the end.

AN Makes an excellent point.
 
[X] ...Harbour of Zaharal: Built by the eponymous chieftain Zaharal IV, the harbour of Zaharal is considered by modern scholars to be one of the first artificial harbours built in this region. Built large to contain the growing fleet of ships that would make port and depart from Eskeragal, the harbour of Zaharal was at the time a marvel of engineering. The construction of the harbour led to a smaller dependence on agriculture and far greater economic pull, leading to a steady migration from the largely rural population surrounding Eskeragal, journeying into the city and staying near it far more regularly than had previously been the case. Therefore the harbour is sometimes credited with a large part of the founding of Eskeragal as a proper state. (+1 Urbanization, +1 Sedentism. Can be expanded later).

Boats. Duh.

[X] ...With Hoxma: The chieftain of Eskeragal and the king of Hoxma had become blood-brothers and exchanged daughters in marriage, therefore Eskeragal joined the war on the side of Hoxma. At the Battle of Namzen, the army of Askozal III of Eskeragal intervened in a battle between the armies of Hoxma and Uraskomek against a coalition consisting of the settlements Askomekane, Axtezab, Gishmabel and the Metal-Workers. In this battle, Eskeragal sought to…
  • [X] Break the enemy: Contributing with a surprising charge, the army of Eskeragal attempted to break the morale of the coalition army and make them to rout. (Very risky decision, but can have great rewards for Eskeragal.)
We already established the Tower Builders as our trade partners, so might as well fight on their side. So let's go big on their side so they aren't the only big winners.

[X] ...The Storm King Cycle: Containing the earliest known reference to the myths of Eskeragal, the Storm King Cycle is a later name for this text. The text itself is an epic poem, concerning the exploits of the Storm King, a divine figure worshipped in Eskeragal as the crown prince of heaven and chief warrior against barbarian gods. This epic covers the story of the Storm King's subdual of the dragon-filled ocean on the behest of his father, his exile to the earth, his founding of Eskeragal and his driving out of the barbarian gods of the Dye-Makers, which allowed Eskeragal to triumph, as well as his return to heaven at the end.

This one just sounds cool and not boring and lame like the others. Maybe our warriors will be inspired by the Storm King to great heights of badassery in the war.
 
[X] …Eskeragal palace-complex: Built by the chieftain Zaharal IV, the Eskeragal palace-complex was a vast building complex that constituted the administrative, religious and economic centre of Eskeragal. While the chieftain had always resided apart from the majority of the populace, the palace-complex was a major step on the path to a more centralized and urbanized Eskeragal. Housing not only the chieftain himself, but also his family, a chamber for the onenamekene to meet and much more, the Eskeragal palace-complex, early as it was, would remain as the largest and most notable example of monumental architecture among the People on the coast. (+1 Centralization, +1 Urbanization. Can be expanded later).
[X] ...With Hoxma: The chieftain of Eskeragal and the king of Hoxma had become blood-brothers and exchanged daughters in marriage, therefore Eskeragal joined the war on the side of Hoxma. At the Battle of Namzen, the army of Askozal III of Eskeragal intervened in a battle between the armies of Hoxma and Uraskomek against a coalition consisting of the settlements Askomekane, Axtezab, Gishmabel and the Metal-Workers. In this battle, Eskeragal sought to…
-[X] Break the enemy: Contributing with a surprising charge, the army of Eskeragal attempted to break the morale of the coalition army and make them to rout. (Very risky decision, but can have great rewards for Eskeragal.)
[X] ...The Tablet of Words: An early dictionary, containing a description of the dialects of the significant settlements on the coast, as well as many clay tablets full of nothing but words and their equivalents in Eskeragal's language. While most of the tablets would later be lost, the parts that remain describe the languages of Hoxma, Askomekane, Eskeragal, Uraskomek and a few other settlements. While not a significant focus, several tablets also focus on grammatical analysis of the Eskerag language itself, leading to a hypothesis that some of the tablets were used as educational aides by scribes.
 
[X] ...With Hoxma: The chieftain of Eskeragal and the king of Hoxma had become blood-brothers and exchanged daughters in marriage, therefore Eskeragal joined the war on the side of Hoxma. At the Battle of Namzen, the army of Askozal III of Eskeragal intervened in a battle between the armies of Hoxma and Uraskomek against a coalition consisting of the settlements Askomekane, Axtezab, Gishmabel and the Metal-Workers. In this battle, Eskeragal sought to…
-[X] Break the enemy: Contributing with a surprising charge, the army of Eskeragal attempted to break the morale of the coalition army and make them to rout. (Very risky decision, but can have great rewards for Eskeragal.)
[X] ...The Storm King Cycle: Containing the earliest known reference to the myths of Eskeragal, the Storm King Cycle is a later name for this text. The text itself is an epic poem, concerning the exploits of the Storm King, a divine figure worshipped in Eskeragal as the crown prince of heaven and chief warrior against barbarian gods. This epic covers the story of the Storm King's subdual of the dragon-filled ocean on the behest of his father, his exile to the earth, his founding of Eskeragal and his driving out of the barbarian gods of the Dye-Makers, which allowed Eskeragal to triumph, as well as his return to heaven at the end.

Can't decide on a great work atm :p
 
[X] …Eskeragal palace-complex: Built by the chieftain Zaharal IV, the Eskeragal palace-complex was a vast building complex that constituted the administrative, religious and economic centre of Eskeragal. While the chieftain had always resided apart from the majority of the populace, the palace-complex was a major step on the path to a more centralized and urbanized Eskeragal. Housing not only the chieftain himself, but also his family, a chamber for the onenamekene to meet and much more, the Eskeragal palace-complex, early as it was, would remain as the largest and most notable example of monumental architecture among the People on the coast. (+1 Centralization, +1 Urbanization. Can be expanded later).
[X] ...With Hoxma: The chieftain of Eskeragal and the king of Hoxma had become blood-brothers and exchanged daughters in marriage, therefore Eskeragal joined the war on the side of Hoxma. At the Battle of Namzen, the army of Askozal III of Eskeragal intervened in a battle between the armies of Hoxma and Uraskomek against a coalition consisting of the settlements Askomekane, Axtezab, Gishmabel and the Metal-Workers. In this battle, Eskeragal sought to…
-[X] Break the enemy: Contributing with a surprising charge, the army of Eskeragal attempted to break the morale of the coalition army and make them to rout. (Very risky decision, but can have great rewards for Eskeragal.)
[X] ...The Tablet of Words: An early dictionary, containing a description of the dialects of the significant settlements on the coast, as well as many clay tablets full of nothing but words and their equivalents in Eskeragal's language. While most of the tablets would later be lost, the parts that remain describe the languages of Hoxma, Askomekane, Eskeragal, Uraskomek and a few other settlements. While not a significant focus, several tablets also focus on grammatical analysis of the Eskerag language itself, leading to a hypothesis that some of the tablets were used as educational aides by scribes.
 
[X] ...Harbour of Zaharal: Built by the eponymous chieftain Zaharal IV, the harbour of Zaharal is considered by modern scholars to be one of the first artificial harbours built in this region. Built large to contain the growing fleet of ships that would make port and depart from Eskeragal, the harbour of Zaharal was at the time a marvel of engineering. The construction of the harbour led to a smaller dependence on agriculture and far greater economic pull, leading to a steady migration from the largely rural population surrounding Eskeragal, journeying into the city and staying near it far more regularly than had previously been the case. Therefore the harbour is sometimes credited with a large part of the founding of Eskeragal as a proper state. (+1 Urbanization, +1 Sedentism. Can be expanded later).
[X] ...With Hoxma: The chieftain of Eskeragal and the king of Hoxma had become blood-brothers and exchanged daughters in marriage, therefore Eskeragal joined the war on the side of Hoxma. At the Battle of Namzen, the army of Askozal III of Eskeragal intervened in a battle between the armies of Hoxma and Uraskomek against a coalition consisting of the settlements Askomekane, Axtezab, Gishmabel and the Metal-Workers. In this battle, Eskeragal sought to…
-[X] Break the enemy: Contributing with a surprising charge, the army of Eskeragal attempted to break the morale of the coalition army and make them to rout. (Very risky decision, but can have great rewards for Eskeragal.)
[X] ...The Storm King Cycle: Containing the earliest known reference to the myths of Eskeragal, the Storm King Cycle is a later name for this text. The text itself is an epic poem, concerning the exploits of the Storm King, a divine figure worshipped in Eskeragal as the crown prince of heaven and chief warrior against barbarian gods. This epic covers the story of the Storm King's subdual of the dragon-filled ocean on the behest of his father, his exile to the earth, his founding of Eskeragal and his driving out of the barbarian gods of the Dye-Makers, which allowed Eskeragal to triumph, as well as his return to heaven at the end.

Unlimited Boats work!
 
[X] ...Harbour of Zaharal: Built by the eponymous chieftain Zaharal IV, the harbour of Zaharal is considered by modern scholars to be one of the first artificial harbours built in this region. Built large to contain the growing fleet of ships that would make port and depart from Eskeragal, the harbour of Zaharal was at the time a marvel of engineering. The construction of the harbour led to a smaller dependence on agriculture and far greater economic pull, leading to a steady migration from the largely rural population surrounding Eskeragal, journeying into the city and staying near it far more regularly than had previously been the case. Therefore the harbour is sometimes credited with a large part of the founding of Eskeragal as a proper state. (+1 Urbanization, +1 Sedentism. Can be expanded later).

[X] ...With Hoxma: The chieftain of Eskeragal and the king of Hoxma had become blood-brothers and exchanged daughters in marriage, therefore Eskeragal joined the war on the side of Hoxma. At the Battle of Namzen, the army of Askozal III of Eskeragal intervened in a battle between the armies of Hoxma and Uraskomek against a coalition consisting of the settlements Askomekane, Axtezab, Gishmabel and the Metal-Workers. In this battle, Eskeragal sought to…
-[X] Break the enemy: Contributing with a surprising charge, the army of Eskeragal attempted to break the morale of the coalition army and make them to rout. (Very risky decision, but can have great rewards for Eskeragal.)

[X] ...The Tablet of Words: An early dictionary, containing a description of the dialects of the significant settlements on the coast, as well as many clay tablets full of nothing but words and their equivalents in Eskeragal's language. While most of the tablets would later be lost, the parts that remain describe the languages of Hoxma, Askomekane, Eskeragal, Uraskomek and a few other settlements. While not a significant focus, several tablets also focus on grammatical analysis of the Eskerag language itself, leading to a hypothesis that some of the tablets were used as educational aides by scribes.
 
The vote is over. The winners are ...with Hoxma, -Break the enemy, Harbour of Zaharal and Storm King Cycle. The dice will be thrown here:

POST-DICE THROW EDIT: Aha! That is a good roll. You got a match (two dice of the same face) and a high one at that.
Chehrazad threw 4 10-faced dice. Total: 35
7 7 9 9 10 10 9 9
 
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Looks like The Dice Gods are smiling upon us today. Truly, UNLIMITED BOATS was the correct path!
 
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