The Messages Nation Status Card [b][i]Bahapore[/i][/b] [hider=Nation Status] [b]Current Leader/Government: King Lorio and Hapore Council Rep. Lord Geward[/b] [b]Settlements Owned: 4[/b] # [b]Provinces Owned: 1[/b]# [b]Population: 250,000[/b]# [b]Standing Army:[/b] [indent] - /<8,500>/<2,500 spread along the southern border and 6,000 moving to the Elthana Border><90 %> - /<500>//<70 %> - /<1,000>/<400 are stationed at southern border. 500 at Elthana border and 100 moving to Elthana border><80 %>[/indent] [b]Standing Navy:[/b] [indent]-/<# 20>/<# 10>/<# 5>/<80 %>[/indent] [b]Population Happiness: 75%[/b] [b]Imports: Cattle and Furs[/b] [b]Exports:Ships and Salt[/b] [b]Wealth: Average[/b] [b]Alliances: Achnon[/b] [b]Trade Pacts: Achnon[/b] [b]Cease Fires:[/b] [/hider] [i]Once again, the Hapore council is having an emergency meeting, with time with a number of Krakon leaders and even two human and elven representatives from the central lake region.[/i] “As you all know, King Lorio and I have decide to hold this meeting.” Says council representative Geward as everyone in the room, numbering eighteen, turn their attention towards him. “What’s so important that you must gather the leaders of this entire god forsaken nation?” says a young looking Horean wearing fancy clothing and what seems like ten pounds of gems on his fingers. “As you know, the nations on the mainland are growing in power which is a threat to us and the appearances of the black ships in our northern waters is also troubling.” says Lord Geward. “Me and King Lorio have devised a plan that will solve this problem and help this nation rise above the mainland. Now will you please explain to our brothers in power King Lorio?” King Lorio who had been remaining silent the whole duration of the meeting, so quiet that a few faces had a surprise look when they saw him rise out of the grand chair at the other end of the table, “Of course my kind lord,” he says in a raspy voice as he slithers his forked tongue “Our nation has been plagued by rebellions in the central lake regions and many of my men have been killed in petty battles near our southern border. We aren’t the only the only nation affected by problems. Our neighbors to the east and west have also been plagued by their own problems. Therefore I have talked already with the gnome leaders of Achnon and have created an alliance. We shall be uniting the islands of the north and their governments.” Once he was done, the room erupted into shouting and noise. Somewhere in the room someone shouted “They can’t be trusted! They are the reason why the empire broke up!” Lord Geward silently waited until the noise rose to a nearly unbearable level and that is when he shouted “SILENCE!!!!” This caused everyone to quiet down. Speaking in a more calm voice “We have already decided that the new government of Torfas is more trustable than the former government of Obana. The nation of Achnon and Uaruneria have also proven themselves to be trustworthy.” “What about our dirty elves that are always raiding our ships?” yells someone from the end of the table. “We have decided that we will contact the High Orcs of Torfas and together we will attack and make them submit.” answers Lord Geward. “Now are there any questions?” The room was silent. “Ok then, meeting dismissed.” A few minutes later, only King Lorio and Lord Geward remained in the room. “King Lorio, I need you to organize 6,000 of your finest soldiers and ready them for battle. We will need them on our eastern border. I shall organize the ships.” King Lorio quietly and quickly got up and left. As he left, two messengers came in. Directing the first messenger, Lord Geward says “I need you to deliver a message to Uaruneria.” [hider=Message to Uaruneria][i]Dear Sarantsa Uiun Pepelu, king of Uaruneria. Greetings from Lord Geward of the Hapore Council of Northern Bahapore. I would be extremely glad if our nations would be able to benefit each other through trade and diplomacy. We are ready to trade ships or salt for fish and pearls. All our leaders would be happy if you also joined our nation in an alliance. This alliance will not be some mere alliance, we have plans to create an alliance to control the lands of the northern seas, we hope you can help us reach this goal. Sincerely Lord Geward, Representative of the people of Bahapore.[/i][/hider] After finishing the letter, he hands it to the messenger and the messenger quickly leaves, turning his attention to the second messenger. “I need you to deliver this message to the high orcs in Torfas. [hider=Message to Torfas][i]Dear High King Cryoss Soulfell, Leader of Torfas. Greetings from Lord Geward of the Hapore Council of Northern Bahapore. I have received your message. I am happy for provide ships for your nations plentiful iron but I can also provide a much better opportunity for you. If you seek land and power, my nation has already massed forces to conquer the Elthana. We would be extremely happy if you join your forces with ours. Once the nation is under our control, the other nations, including my own have already started plans for a grand alliance to rule the islands of the northern sea. Below is information gathered on Elthana.[/i] [img=http://i.imgur.com/YG5d264.jpg] Their forces currently numbering 2,000 are focused mainly on the western island. My intelligence has reported that if given enough time, they could muster 10,000 soldiers. [i]Sincerely Lord Geward, Representative of the people of Bahapore[/i][/hider]