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Egypt
has recently signed treaties with Tyre and Enkomi,
and is negotiating with Knossos. To maintain relations
with new our allies and expand our influence further
to the North, we need a new city built on the island
of Cyprus as soon as possible.
Pharaoh
has decreed that the name of this city shall be
New Toshka, in memory of the glorious victory which
started Egypt's expansion southward. New Toshka should
start our expansion to the North, and this time not
warfare, but skilled craftsmen and traders will pave
the way. New Toshka must be a very profitable city.
Gods
have blessed the western valley of Cyprus with a
fertile meadow and plentiful papyrus reeds, which normally
don't grow that far to the North. And Bast, herself,
resting on the coast, has created an island in the shape
of a hand, that will allow you to reach this valley.
The
beginnings will be hard, since the land is wild
and bandits harass the trail from Enkomi... Let's hope
that Partheos, King of Enkomi, will deal with them soon.
At least, that is what he promised us when we agreed
to his condition that no foreign army may ever be stationed
on the Cyprus. Partheos' advisor, who visited Egypt
last year, was amazed by our buildings of bricks - it
seems that although Cyprus has all the raw materials,
the people have not yet discovered how to produce bricks.
That is one of your opportunities for making a profit!
And of course, Pharaoh will have some requests of you;
I know you will not disappoint him.
Storms
and pirates make the sea trade difficult, but New
Toshka should be able to turn a nice profit once trade
relations with all the cities are established. Although
the partners may be a little hesitant to buy Egyptian
goods at first, I am sure they will soon be impressed
by the fine linen and papyrus you produce and show a
change in attitude.
It
is vital that New Toshka prospers soon, so that
all our allies see the benefits of Egyptian rule. Wise
Pharaoh's advisors think that some of these cities may
decide to become part of the Egyptian Empire later,
or at least its vassals. Care for culture in the city,
produce fine goods and sell them, and make New Toshka
a city that will long be remembered. Pharaoh is confident
that you are the right governor for this job. Don't
disappoint him!
Good
luck to you!
Hints:
- Message
of granite price increase each December is reminder
to save; has nothing to do with game play.
- For
more information see the appropriate event FAQ in
the Competition
Corner.
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