Sub needed: MA Vanheim, 'Middle Age Crisis'
 

Unfortunately I have to leave this great game and side. Vanheim is in a very interesting position; central in a non-wraparound map (very dangerous diplomatically and defensively), but with many coastlines available that give their sailing ability a great advantage. Presented with this situation, Vanheim has carved out the second most powerful empire in the game - but Agartha is way ahead. A showdown between Vanheim - plus hopefully allies - and Agartha is soon on the cards, but there is currently a NAP operational between them.