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[center][b]Bohaddon Musters on Bahapore's Southern Border[/b][/center]

The human nation of Bohaddon, and former capital province of the now deceased Empire in the north, has withdrawn envoys from Bahapore. Thousands of soldiers have amassed along the southern borders, and Bohaddon's small but combat-effective navy has taken to the sea. King Octavius, bastard of Emperor Almon IX, has done little to resolve tension and has officially declined all diplomatic dies with Bahapore's government. 

There is widespread rumors of a coming war, and surely, the mobilization of Bohaddon's one and only legion along with its navy points to an all-out conflict. 

Army Status Card
[hider=Invasion Force]
[b][i]Octavian Legion[/i][/b]
[b]Current General:[/b] King Octavius, of Bohaddon, bastard of Emperior Almon IX. 
[b]Location:[/b] Bohaddon-Bahapore borders.
[b]Morale:[/b] 100%
[b]Strength/Unit Breakdown:[/b] 
[indent] - <Troop Type>/<Number of Troops>/<Bonuses>/
- <Legionaries>/<8,000>/<Heavy armour>
- <Archer Auxilia>/<3,000>/<No bonuses>
- <Praetorian Knights>/<500>/<No bonuses>[/indent]
[b]Current Action:[/b] Preparing to invade.
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Navy Status Card
[hider=Invasion Navy]
[b][i]1st Fleet[/i][/b]
[b]Current Admiral:[/b] Grand Admiral Jalsador Standforth
[b]Location:[/b] Bohaddon's Western Waters
[b]Morale:[/b] 100%
[b]Strength/Unit Breakdown:[/b] 
[indent] - <Ship Type>/<Number of Ships>/<Bonuses>/
- <Light ships>/<20>/<No Bonuses>
- <Medium Ships>/<15>/<No bonuses>
- <Heavy Ships>/<5>/<No bonuses>[/indent]
[b]Current Action:[/b] Preparing to cross into Bahaporian territorial waters.
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[center][b]Hightower Offers Orcs of Vanguar Assistance[/b][/center]

Although the two nations of Hightower and Vanguar have kept rather cold relations of late, Lord Commander Cyril Gatecross, ruler of the Hightower Enclave, has sought to benefit diplomatically from High Chief Skar's dilema. He offers military assistance, in the form of Hightower's rather small but highly trained army to assist the beleaguered chief in taming his rivals, and taking the war to Amplesh. 

In return for his army's commitment to the Orc's cause, the Lord Commander demands the following:

[list] - The release of all Hightower citizens from Vanguard slavery, and a promise to never again poach its citizens. 

- In the event of victory over Amplesh, Hightower is to receive access to the region's resources in the form of a trade pact. 

- Vanguar enters a 'non-aggression' treat with Hightower, that will last indefinitely between the two nations unless broken. [/list]

The army will be prepared to move at a seconds notice, and its details are listed below:

Army Status Card
[hider=Hightower's Offer]
[b][i]Hightower Expeditionary Force[/i][/b]
[b]Current General:[/b] General Falkir Gallowgrave
[b]Location:[/b] Hightower/Vanguar border. 
[b]Morale:[/b] 100%
[b]Strength/Unit Breakdown:[/b] 
[indent] - <Troop Type>/<Number of Troops>/<Bonuses>/
- <Pikemen of the Tower Guard>/<4,000>/<Heavy armour, well trained, will not break>
- <Crossbow Levy>/<2,000>/<No bonuses>
- <Border Guard (Mounted)>/<500>/<No bonuses>[/indent]
[b]Current Action:[/b] Preparing to cross the borders.
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