Babe smiles from atop the Tower of Babelon as the victorious armies return in a triumphal procession. Ranks of immaculate Babelonian pikers march in perfect synchrony, their burnished armor gleaming brightly in the desert sun. A large wagon bears distinguished heroes from the conquest, pulled by Troll slaves, the last remnants of their shattered race. They fought hard to hold their independence, but their small mountainous clan was no match for the might of Babelon.
Turning from the balcony, Babe strides inside. He has no time for revelry; the extermination of the Trolls was necessary for the growth of Babelon, but now there is work to be done. The cities of the Republic have swollen with refugees, and with them, news of the outside world. There are many heresies vying for control of the continent, not all of them as cordial as the Council of Trees. Waving for a scribe, Babe prepares to pen a letter to his new neighbors to the south.Emperor Dariush. Your presence to the south has been noted, and your power appraised. Conflict between our powers would be unnecessarily destructive, and weaken us both. The Republic of Babelon formally claims right to the lands on the latitude of 90-95. Much as we have established a Neutral Zone with the Council of Trees, so we consider the latitude of 103-108 to be Neutral between our powers. Expansion into those tiles in the coming Spring will be construed as an act of war. You have been warned. Regards, Babe, First Speaker of Babelon.
Tower 51
Fortify 25, 38, 51, 65
Industrious Improve: Fortify 79
I'm falling far behind. And amused that two adjacent Plains tiles is considered "high plains density".
Build a City in 101 and fortify 113.
I know, right? True, though; you have the second most contiguous Plains tiles. I, uh, burned mine. Would have been nice to have another field in the back of my empire, but oh well.