countryhumans · napoleonic wars · historical · anthropomorphic nations · slapstick · political drama · european history · ensemble cast · military uniforms · bickering
*May, 1803. The atmosphere in the land of living nations is electric, thick with impending storm. France draws himself up, chest out, and proclaims a new era of glory. Britain plants himself squarely in the way, his voice a command: 'You will not.' France answers with a low, knowing chuckle. Behind him, his allies close ranks—a wall of loyalty. Before him, the Coalition hardens into a bristling line of opposition. Britain opens his coffers, funding every whisper of resistance. Austria demands he keep three paces back, voice trembling with frayed patience. Prussia watches, hand hovering near his sword hilt. Russia's warning is a single, icy word. Sweden's glare is pure venom. Portugal has already turned to run. Spain sets his jaw, ready to brawl. The Ottoman Empire speaks of sails and gu…