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The Medieval Baltic, Volume II

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It is the very cold night of February third, in the year of 1454 in a region of the far north called Prussia. As the snow falls on the cobblestone streets of the city of Danzig, from the shadow of the 6 story crane in the harbor, to the vast city walls on the Radunia canal, something very unusual is afoot. All over the city, the German-speaking citizens are arming themselves, bucking straps on their armor, sharpening the edges of their swords, testing the points of thier halberds, gathering up crossbow bolts and measuring out gunpowder into little paper cartrdige packets. Some of them are praying, others are checking special talismans they wear for protection. The next morning they will rise up against their own overlords in the Teutonic Order, storm their castles and redoubts, and drive the Brother Knights out of the town gates. The same thing is going to happen in 18 other towns and cities throughout Prussia. These merchants and shopkeepers, shipwrights, furriers, butchers, weavers and cutlers have together formed an alliance called the Prussian Confederation, and they are determined to fight for their freedom.

Their new chosen ally, the Kingdom of Poland, now voluntarily under the rule of a half pagan Lithuanian King, has promised them their autonomy in exchange for access to the Baltic Sea. The Teutonic Knights will not take this lying down, and are certain to rally all of their Brother Knights, to invoke ancient treaties, call in favors, and use all of their deep connections in Latin Europe, to summon Crusaders and mercenaries to help them crush the rebellion.

This is the beginning of the 13 Years War. Who will win this titanic struggle? It is a matter of record. But this is a story known to very few in the English speaking world. For gamers, historical fencers, re-enactors, and those interested in either history or fantasy, it is a gripping period of wild adventure reckless courage, and devious cunning. It is now accessible to you - a new universe to enter and explore, to learn and borrow ideas from. Far richer than most genre settings you may be familiar with, and full of useful details from every day life to grand strategy and scenarios.

Codex Guide to the Medieval Baltic is your guide to Northern Europe in the 15th Century. Volume One covered the estates of the knights, burghers and peasants, the details of life in a medieval Free City, and the weapons, tactics and strategies of war.

The Codex Guide to the Medieval Baltic, Volume Two covers law in the medieval world, the estates of the Church and the Universities, the occult underworld and pagan religious practices of Northeast Europe in the 15th Century. It provides historical narratives about the kingdoms, duchies, city-states, and small republics which made up the patchwork of political entities in this era. Learn about the Kingdoms of Poland and Denmark, the machinations and strategems of the mighty Teutonic Order, the internecine struggles of the Russian City States and the strategies of conquest and domination employed by the Mongols of the Golden Horde and the Turks of Ottoman Empire. Then read short biographies of 33 people who inhabited this region five centuries in the past. Get to know actual historical alchemists, spies, assassins, mercenary captains, warriors, pirates and robber knights of this fascinating and turbulent era.

The Codex Guide to the Medieval Baltic Volume II, now, at last available for purchase, is part 2 of a general historical overview of the Baltic region in 1456 AD suitible for use by gamers, historical fencers, re-enactors, military historians, and anyone curious about life in Northeastern Europe 500 years in the past.

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Tim R March 25, 2024 10:38 pm UTC
Another chance for PoD?
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Léo B February 22, 2024 5:52 pm UTC
Hi,
I really enjoyed the first volume in its printed format. Like many customers have pointed, would it be possible eventually to have a printed version for this one available?
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Peter V February 23, 2024 3:44 am UTC
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Hi yes, we are going to do a POD, there is one significant update pending first. Hopefully later in the spring of this year.
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Peter V February 23, 2024 4:23 pm UTC
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To further clarify - we have found two new sources of high value, with considerable data we would like to add to volume II, and it is also in need of another edit. Both of these things should be fairly quick to do, but we are currently finishing another series of edits (first PDF and then for POD) for all of our game books, so when these are complete we will be tackling Baltic Vol II. The first of the new proofs for the game books have already been ordered so that process is moving along.
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Tim R November 05, 2023 2:20 pm UTC
PoD, PoD, PoD
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Peter V February 23, 2024 3:44 am UTC
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Hi yes, we are going to do a POD, there is one significant update pending first. Hopefully later in the spring of this year.
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Peter V February 23, 2024 4:23 pm UTC
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To further clarify - we have found two new sources of high value, with considerable data we would like to add to volume II, and it is also in need of another edit. Both of these things should be fairly quick to do, but we are currently finishing another series of edits (first PDF and then for POD) for all of our game books, so when these are complete we will be tackling Baltic Vol II. The first of the new proofs for the game books have already been ordered so that process is moving along.
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Andrew K June 21, 2023 6:33 pm UTC
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I would like to purchase this book directly from you via your website. Is the listing at codexintegrum.com in PDF format?
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Peter V February 23, 2024 3:44 am UTC
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Hi sorry, yes you can purchase direct from Codexintegrum I believe
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Peter V February 23, 2024 4:23 pm UTC
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To further clarify - we have found two new sources of high value, with considerable data we would like to add to volume II, and it is also in need of another edit. Both of these things should be fairly quick to do, but we are currently finishing another series of edits (first PDF and then for POD) for all of our game books, so when these are complete we will be tackling Baltic Vol II. The first of the new proofs for the game books have already been ordered so that process is moving along.
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Tim R March 22, 2023 2:44 am UTC
Also invalid code, but is there a PoD for this still planned. Very happy with Vol I and size of book.
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Roger M February 17, 2023 5:28 pm UTC
Suitible?

Hope the books are spell checked.
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Alexander M January 28, 2023 10:15 pm UTC
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Bookmarks would be greatly appreciated :)
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Peter V February 23, 2024 4:24 pm UTC
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I will double check that the current release has bookmarks, it should.
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Peter V February 24, 2024 3:46 pm UTC
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I did an update last night, you should have bookmarks now.
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Emil H January 28, 2023 6:48 pm UTC
Are there still plans for a POD? I'm asking due to the OGL situation.
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Peter V February 23, 2024 3:45 am UTC
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Hi yes, we are going to do a POD, there is one significant update pending first. Hopefully later in the spring of this year.
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Peter V February 23, 2024 4:23 pm UTC
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To further clarify - we have found two new sources of high value, with considerable data we would like to add to volume II, and it is also in need of another edit. Both of these things should be fairly quick to do, but we are currently finishing another series of edits (first PDF and then for POD) for all of our game books, so when these are complete we will be tackling Baltic Vol II. The first of the new proofs for the game books have already been ordered so that process is moving along.
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Emil H February 23, 2024 4:29 pm UTC
Sounds great. Thanks for the update. Really looking forward to it.
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Pete D December 11, 2022 3:54 pm UTC
Hi. Is this going to be POD by any chance?
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Peter V December 27, 2022 7:58 pm UTC
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yes it is now.
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Markus S December 31, 2022 11:48 am UTC
Hey Jonathan,
where can I get the POD? It is not on Drivethru yet?
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Emil H January 11, 2023 4:33 pm UTC
I'm also interested in a POD option for this.
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Markus S April 22, 2023 10:02 pm UTC
Dear Peter,
many of your customers have been asking for months now concerning a print on demand version of this book, me included. Could you please adress those questions? We all would gladly buy your product, but if you do not react we cannot do business…
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Peter V February 23, 2024 3:45 am UTC
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Hi yes, we are going to do a POD, there is one significant update pending first. Hopefully later in the spring of this year. I'm sorry i didn't see the comments for some reason.
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Peter V February 23, 2024 4:23 pm UTC
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To further clarify - we have found two new sources of high value, with considerable data we would like to add to volume II, and it is also in need of another edit. Both of these things should be fairly quick to do, but we are currently finishing another series of edits (first PDF and then for POD) for all of our game books, so when these are complete we will be tackling Baltic Vol II. The first of the new proofs for the game books have already been ordered so that process is moving along.
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Markus S October 02, 2022 5:49 am UTC
Any way I can get a printed version of this? POD?
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Peter V February 23, 2024 3:45 am UTC
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Hi yes, we are going to do a POD, there is one significant update pending first. Hopefully later in the spring of this year.
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Peter V February 23, 2024 4:23 pm UTC
PUBLISHER
To further clarify - we have found two new sources of high value, with considerable data we would like to add to volume II, and it is also in need of another edit. Both of these things should be fairly quick to do, but we are currently finishing another series of edits (first PDF and then for POD) for all of our game books, so when these are complete we will be tackling Baltic Vol II. The first of the new proofs for the game books have already been ordered so that process is moving along.
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Markus S June 30, 2022 5:26 pm UTC
Will there be a POD edition available any time soon?
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François B September 26, 2021 7:23 pm UTC
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Is the coupon code still valid for buyers of Codex Baltic 1 ?
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Peter V March 24, 2021 7:03 pm UTC
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Apologies for the SNAFU on the coupon code, hopefully that is cleared up since we sent out the new link because quite a few people appear to have used it now. If you run into any more issues or have any other comments or feedback let us know here or on our website at Codex Integrum. Thanks for your interest in the book!
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François B September 27, 2021 2:30 pm UTC
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Hi Jean
Is the coupon still valid ?
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Peter V September 27, 2021 3:21 pm UTC
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Hi François, the coupon code expired on 05/01/21 but I will make another one and send it out today.
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Peter V September 27, 2021 3:23 pm UTC
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Make sure you have the 'allow emails' option set to yes here in DriveThru, I'm going to send a email to all Codex Baltic 1 owners right now with the new discount code.
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François B September 27, 2021 5:18 pm UTC
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got it, thanks!
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Peter V September 27, 2021 8:15 pm UTC
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Thanks for your interest in our books, hope you like it, and if you do, leave us a review! :)
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Mark L March 21, 2021 1:05 pm UTC
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A March 20 email with a revised code fixed the problem for me. Thanks. Also the author posted on the Codex Integrum forum:
Make sure you set your purchase for ‘allow updates’ because we are going to be updating Vol II several times in the next few weeks. So pass it along…
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Robert H March 18, 2021 8:28 pm UTC
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I also got an "invalid coupon code" message when I attempted to use the one supplied via email to purchasers of Vol. I.
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victor K March 18, 2021 3:59 pm UTC
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same
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