On the 28th of October, 1078, Pope Anselm of Lucca called all christian nations to arms.
The goal is to liberate Jerusalem from heathen rule. Although Count Ekbert appreciates the effort, the Independent Counties are too poor to send any regiments.
Crusade! (1078)
Gertrude marries (1076)
Gertrude has come of age. The Count has been refusing marriage offers for her for a while, in hopes that a Duke would propose. This is the best offer he got. The marriage generated 32 prestige points.
The Counties need the gold.
Although choosing between 15.42 gold and 1 prestige point is not choosing at all.
A work completed (1075)
Just like Ekbert was told, the forestry's construction took exact 12 months.
The Frisian landscape begins to change.
The Pope sends a Bishop (1074)
Ekbert is a very catholic man, and he welcomes the new Bishop.
At last, there are no jobs available at Count Ekbert's court.
This is Bishop Johann van Arkel. He was born in 1027, and he is 47 years old.
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