The Persian Alexander

[Earl_of_Somerset]

August 7 642-Rome, Italy

Khosaru the Great, now an old man, was sitting on a temporary throne outside, waiting for his new royal residence to be completed, when two soldiers suddenly rushed up to him, dragging a old man who appeared to be a monk before him. The soldiers announced "We found he who you are searching for in a Monastarey, your highness". Khosaru was skeptical of the soldiers, as there had been many other claims like this over the past few weeks. Khosaru then said "Prove to your King of Kings that this is indeed the one who i seek". The soldiers then pulled off the old man's hood, to reveal a terrified old man[1]. When Khosaru's saw the man's face, he immediatly recognized him. Khosaru announced to the man "You know what crime you commited, and you will pay the ultimate price for it". The old man bowed his head, and cried a little, as Khosaru drew his sword. With a single slash, the Old man's head came off. Khosaru then exclaimed "Maurice's death has been avenged!". Seconds later, Khosaru collapsed[2] and fell to the ground. Guards began rushing towards him, but it was too late, the greatest King of Kings was dead.

His life story would be passed down for Generations. Now it is your turn to hear it.



The Persian Empire and Vassals upon Khorashu the Great's death
Persian Empire in Yellow
Vassal States in Orange (Vassals are as follows Left to Right:The Avar Khaganate, The Lakhamid Kingdom, the Gokturk Khanganate, and Small Persian-Indian Raj's

[1]-Phocas, the last Roman Emperor who overthrew Maurice
[2]-Modern writers believe Khorashu suffered a Heart attack

[MerryPrankster]

Perso-wank!

Still, maybe it won't last much beyond Khosrau's death.

[Earl_of_Somerset]

Perso-wank!

Still, maybe it won't last much beyond Khosrau's death.

After I first explain how this map came into being (the life of Khosaru II), I have some very interesting things that will happen.

[RyuDrago]

Well, you made reality to the dreams of the Sassanid Persian-wankers.

[Kriegdämmerung]

As a Persian studies minor, I would just like to say I DEMAND that this be continued!

[Earl_of_Somerset]

Well, you made reality to the dreams of the Sassanid Persian-wankers.

Wank's can and will in this case be realistic though.

Alexander the Great's conquets is a good example of Macedonian Wank and its realistic since it happened.

As a Persian studies minor, I would just like to say I DEMAND that this be continued!

It will continue, although the Timeline will start from the POD in 642, and bring us up to date with the first little story. Then we will see what Khosaru's hiers will do with this new empire.

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Does anyone want to take a guess at the POD? (Hint its in 602)

[Basileus Giorgios]

How come Khusro decides to revive the Lakhmid kingdom?

Also, how far to the fore has his mental instability come ITTL?

How did Constantinople fall?

[Basileus Giorgios]

Originally Posted by Earl_of_Somerset

It will continue, although the Timeline will start from the POD in 642, and bring us up to date with the first little story. Then we will see what Khosaru's hiers will do with this new empire.

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Does anyone want to take a guess at the POD? (Hint its in 602)

I can't realistically see this state holding together very long, it has natural potential to fragment into a Mediterranean, Christian half, and an Iranian plateau, Zoroastrian half. Still, the way in which this (in my view inevitable) breakup happens should be very interesting.

POD guess- Maurice escapes to Khusro's court?