[b][i]Freywyn[/i][/b] [hider=Nation Status] [b]Current Leader/Government:[/b] Toryllis Brosca / Triumvirate [/b] [b]Settlements Owned:[/b] 3 [b]Provinces Owned:[/b] 1 [b]Population:[/b] ~300,000 [b]Standing Army:[/b] [indent]/<4,000>/ /<4,000>/ <4th Black Priest Battalion - ''Cleaver''>/<990>// <1st Terror Brigade - ''Torment'' >/<5,000>// [/indent] [b]Standing Navy:[/b] [indent]-/<20>/<10><5>//[/indent] [b]Population Happiness: 90%[/b] [b]Imports:[/b]Horses / Cattle [Requa Republic] // Wine [Dukedom of Edaria] // Fish / Pearls [Uaruneria] [b]Exports:[/b]Stone / Architects [Requa Republic] // Gold [Dukedom of Edaria] // Stone / Gold [Uaruneria] [b]Wealth:[/b] Average [b]Alliances:[/b] Requa Republic / Dukedom of Edaria [b]Trade Pacts:[/b] Requa Republic / Dukedom of Edaria / Uaruneria / [b]Cease Fires:[/b]- [/hider] [b][u]Army Cards[/u][/b] [hider=4th Black Priest] [indent]- /<595>// - /<245>// - /<150>/<80%>/[/indent][/hider] [hider=Silent Watch- Hlondeth Front] [indent]General: Tashan Qu - /<4,500>// - /<2,050>// - /<1,450>/<80%>/[/indent][/hider] [hider=Silent Watch- Bohaddon Division] [indent]General: Anerius Tervin - /<4,500>//<-> - /<2,050>// - /<1,450>/<80%>/[/indent][/hider] [hider=1st Terror Brigade - ''Torment''] [indent]Commander: Vaios Azante - /<2,000>// - /<2,000>//<-> - /<1,000>/<100%>/<->[/indent][/hider] [center][b][u]Men Of War, Part III[/u][/b][/center] [hider=Message]Dear Captain, 'Troubles' does not do justice to our peril. From the east, ten thousand Lizardfolk are storming towards my city of some 60,000 souls. My cousin, Constance IV has marched to meet them in battle, but I am told by my advisors that our forces are inferior. My co-Monarch, King Dryadson I, is busy with affairs elsewhere - affairs I am not exactly aware of. His peoples, without his leadership, have refused to aid my peoples in this dark hour. Do what you can to the Lizard King, but I urge restraint. I refuse the blood of the innocent, and every noncombatant, whether male or female, that you slay will stain my soul. With Fek'Nassa's land empty, and his absence, Jouria will reflect Belmorn's weaknesses to the detail. Strike hard, and fast, and with my blessing. Take what you will, but as I have mentioned, spare the innocent. A thousand thanks if you can do this, but a thousand curses if you use my plea as an excuse to wreak havoc on the peoples of Jouria. Tread lightly Captain, the people of Belmorn hold their breath for your actions. Yours most respectfully, Queen Alistine III of Belmorn.[/hider] [i]«Curses!»[/i] Berin yelled as he tossed the letter aside and started pacing up and down his small tent. [i]«What is it Captain, they rejected our help?»[/i] [i]«You don't win a war by playing nice, Jon! The lizards will pillage and burn and kill and rape while she preaches about the innocent and the civilians!»[/i] [i]«I see.»[/i] Jon replied, a man who had been with Berin since their basic training days, as he picked up and read the letter.[i]«I'll prepare a messenger immediatelly. They'll just have to hold for at least three weeks, if they don't, they're facing genocide.»[/i] [i]«They'll hold, Jon. They have to.»[/i] [i]«What's our message to General Branka?»[/i] [i]«Describe our situation here and the Jourian invasion. Include Queen Alistine's message. He'll know what to do.»[/i] Berin replied as he started wearing his old yet polished iron armor. [i]«Captain Reims?.. What about us? What do you think of 900 Priests facing 15,000 lizards?»[/i] [i]«Remember when we first arrived in these lands, all those years ago? We were met with blade and fire and we held, men who haven't seen a meal in days against well-equipped and well-fed lizards. Now, that example of bravery and valour doesn't inspire the young ones so much as it did back then therefore we need to set a new example of self-sacrifice and unity between the humans of the world. We'll be that example. We'll light a fire in the hearts of the hundreds of thousands back home which will burn until someone else takes our place. Yet, until the end of days, in a dusty book somewhere, Cleaver and its deeds will be remembered. Always.»[/i] [center][b][u]The Triumvirate, Part II[/u][/b][/center] [i]«Today, the Triumvirate stands strong, already working to bring prosperity to Freywyn and her people.»[/i] said Toryllis Brosca, High Ruler of Freywyn and Paragon of Prosperity, responsible for the well-being of the country in general. Before him, roughly 30 men, all part of the Whispers and those who opposed him the most with Asos in their center, a man in his thirties, who had been his most worthy adversary both in politics and the art of the blade. Behind him, Branka and his guards, holding torches and armed to the teeth. [i]«And I cannot allow you to undermine my vision of Freywyn.»[/i] [i]«So it comes to this. Killing unarmed men who represent thousands of Freywe.»[/i] Valen replied calmly. [i]«Killing? Yes, I have to admit that killing you all is the easiest thing to do. Yet, apparently, am not that kind of man. I want you, Asos, to be my right hand, the voice of the Whispers, standing above all but the Triumvirate. You've proven your worth time and time again and now in order to stay united, I offer you such a position. I am certain, being one of the most valued Whispers, you'll have their unconditional loyalty.»[/i] [i]«Despite calling me your most worthy of adversaries, I find myself once more beaten by your unmatched intellect, Toryllis. Yet, it is admirable that you made such a proposal, it proves once again your love of Freywyn and her people. I accept, with honor.»[/i] [center][b][u]Message to Bohaddon[/u][/b][/center] A lone rider left Admeryn today, carrying a letter written by Lord Brosca himself, aimed towards Ducis Alta, the head of Bohaddon. [hider=Message]Ducis Alta Rumauis, We've been neighbours for the past 25 years yet only now have we decided to drop the mantle of isolation we've worn for so long. You are, undoubtedly, leading the one nation I am most curious of, as I know not whether you are a friend or a foe. In case you are a friend, let us prove that humans thrive when united by trading our precious resources. We have an abundance of gold and stone while you possess iron and bronze which our traders and craftsmen are in need of. Plus, we have some of the greatest architects in the known world and they could build you unimaginable wonders, if only you wish so. Last but not least, living in constant fear of an invasion helps neither of us therefore I would also like to propose an alliance which am certain both of us will honor once it is agreed. However, in case you consider us an enemy, we will test your mettle in glorious battle, all across our lands and yours. We will set fire on countless villages and cities as you will too. Thousands will die, yes, but the winner of the war will undoubtedly be the best of us, the best humanity has to offer in a world full of lizards, orcs and other races which find us weak and paling in comparison. Awaiting your reply, High Ruler of Freywyn, Toryllis Brosca.[/hider]