alternate history
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TREBAME | Chapter 18 – Paganism
The Roman Empire—But Also Medieval Europe [First] [Prev] [Next] Disclaimer: This chapter is less of the usual alternate history fare and more of a historical, geographical, and cultural review to set up the background and the players on the stage… Continue reading
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TREBAME | Chapter 17 – Between War and Peace
The Roman Empire—But Also Medieval Europe [First] [Prev] [Next] It is February, 102 AD. Upon returning to Italy after his defeat at the hands of Batu Khan, Trajan Augustus has mixed feelings about how Hadrian handled the defence of the… Continue reading
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TREBAME | Chapter 16 – Kurultai for the Khan
The Roman Empire—But Also Medieval Europe [First] [Prev] [Next] It is May, 102 AD, and Batu Khan has returned to Sarai, where he has unfinished business to take care of. During the 101-102 campaign, Batu’s nephew Nogai turned northward into… Continue reading
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TREBAME | Chapter 15 – Batu for the Win
The Roman Empire—But Also Medieval Europe [First] [Prev] [Next] It is October, 101 AD. Trajan Augustus and his army of 40,000 men were crossing the mountains separating the provinces of Upper Moesia and Macedonia when Batu Khan crossed the Danube… Continue reading
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TREBAME | Chapter 14 – Mongols in Pannonia
The Roman Empire—But Also Medieval Europe [First] [Prev] [Next] It is mid-September, 101 AD. Batu Khan remains encamped near Debrecen for a week while preparations are made for the campaign across the Danube. During this time, King Leo receives a… Continue reading
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TREBAME | Chapter 13 – Romans are Distracted
The Roman Empire—But Also Medieval Europe [First] [Prev] [Next] It is June, 101 AD. Before Batu can begin his planned campaign, we must turn back the clock, for now it is time to discuss what Sartaq, son of Batu, has… Continue reading
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TREBAME | Chapter 12 – Hungarians to the Fight
The Roman Empire—But Also Medieval Europe [First] [Prev] [Next] It is August, 101 AD. Central Hungary is the only part of the Kingdom of Hungary truly under the control of King Leo. He rules only through the modicum of legitimacy… Continue reading
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TREBAME | Chapter 11 – Mongols on the March
The Roman Empire—But Also Medieval Europe [First] [Prev] [Next] It is May, 101 AD, and the Mongols are on the march. Batu Khan isn’t just another Mongol ruler. He is the grandson of Genghis Khan and is old enough to… Continue reading
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TREBAME | Chapter 10 – Coronation: Free and Imperial
The Roman Empire—But Also Medieval Europe [First] [Prev] [Next] It is June, 101 AD. Wenceslaus I, King of Bohemia and Emperor-Elect of Rome, had wracked his brain for months trying to think of a method of taking down William without… Continue reading
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TREBAME | Chapter 9 – Henry’s Crusade: Saints and Heathens
The Roman Empire—But Also Medieval Europe [First] [Prev] [Next] It is the middle of May, 101 AD. Over the winter, Trajan has recruited replacements for the casualties of the previous campaign season in addition to forming two new legions and… Continue reading
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