[IC] War of Dominion Reboot

[Claw2k11]

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Your scouts find after a lot of searching the fate of the missing cavalry. They lay butchered in a pass, already having begun to rot away thanks to the heat. The attackers were most likely the Nastrondi who have launched the most recent raid.

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King Gildedtongue
I will pay you double what they're paying you, just for their names. Please, consider this offer long and hard. Id hate for you to make a mistake and turn down so much coin.
Signed Lord Vermiculus

[Mardox]

King Vermiculus,
Exposing their identity would go against my business practices, however I'll give you one hint: they have sealed the deal with cannons and small cannons not gold. As such, I do not think you can match the offer.
King Gildedtongue

[Mardox]

King Vermiculus,
On second thought, I'll name them but not betray them. Queen Marianna paid me 300,000g along with rifles and cannons. You would have reached the knowledge anyway, who else has a grudge against you?
-King Nieldun Gildedtongue

[Claw2k11]

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All of a sudden a 80.000 man Nastrond army pushes out of Wolastra with incredible speed and kill the border guards between them and the city of Ceia. Here is where the siege would normally begin, but a tube-like weapon launches metal spheres at the walls, quickly causing a breach in them.

Without the walls, the Sequini garrison is quickly slaughtered by the superior skill and numbers of the Nastrondi army. The population is at the mercy of the Nastrondi soldiers.

Result: Nastrondi Decisive victory.

Casualties: Tar Sequinus: 30.000 city guards, 1000 spearmen, 800 swordsmen, 500 cavalry, 800 archers.

Nastrond: 400 spearmen, 250 swordsmen, 150 cavalry, 100 archers,25 riflemen.

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King Gildedtongue
You have made three mistakes. One, taking a fight that isn't yours. Two, not coming to me to see if I would beat their price before you started slaughtering my people. Three, assuming that I am weak. Because of these mistakes, your family will pay the ultimate price. Starting with your favourite. Yiu may be able to have his them from others, but I can find anything and anyone.
Lord Vermiculus

"General Ursus! Move your men into position to take Wolastra. I want that land to burnt to the ground and the earth salted!"

Wanted
The heads of the family of King Gildedtongue.
Reward of 100,000 gold pieces per head.

[Mardox]

King Vermiculus,
You have crossed a line that you really should not have. Never threaten my family. Apologize and end the bounty or your kingdom burns. If a single hair on their heads is harmed I shall forget what honor code I have and your people will pay dearly. My men enjoy carving smiles into the faces of fallen foes to terrify those still living, I wonder what they would do if ordered to be cruel to civilians.... By the way, remember those missing civilians? I kidnapped them and placed them in the care of Queen Marianna. As for the "three mistakes" I will address each one. For the first I would remind you that other than the Stygian Iron and some equipment, my trade is non-existent so this is how I trade, my exports are death and victory. For the second, I sent a letter to all conflicting nations, Wolastra replied, you did not. For the third, it is not that you are weak it is that I am strong. You have one week to take back the contract or I make an example of Ceia that will dwarf the infamous Slaughter. Also, I have no favorite. Ruin upon your home and may your sword hand wither.
-King Nieldun Gildedtongue
King Nieldun sent the letter and a cold fury and ordered that his children have the most protection possible. Before, it had been business but now that his family was threatened, it was personal and to the Twelve Hells with honor and treating non-combatants kindly! Besides, now that he had profited so much from the Stygian Iron sales, two could play at Vermiculus's game.
Wanted,
The heads of any relative of King Vermiculus of Tar Sequinus.
Reward, 125,000 gold pieces per death.

Not wanted,
The heads of any Nastrondi royalty.
"Reward", a slow and painful death and the destruction of all you hold dear.

[Claw2k11]

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"My lord, what will be your tactic for invading Wolastra?" Lord Ursus asks bowing courteously.

@Mardox

A few assasins take the offer the Sequini king had laid out and attempted to kill any of your relatives, however, the Guardian Devils quickly dispatched any assassins that attempted it.

A short letter arrives from lord Bornetall, now leading the army in Tar Sequinus.

My king,

The soldiers wish to move out, what shall we do with Ceia? Shall we spare the city or shall we raze it to the ground?

With reverence, Lord Bornetall

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Piss King Shittongue
I piss on your honour. I piss on your House. And I piss your family! Leave my lands, or I will not remove the bounty. In fact, I'll improve it and add to it. I'll have your parents killed, your cousins, your brothers and sisters, I will wipe your lineage from the face of these lands. I will spare your daughters though, and give them to my army so that every man may satisfy their lust by using them for as long as they are needed. And then, I will sell them to the lowest bidder and watch as they become but husks of what they were. You may destroy that city, but be warned, I have no honour.
Your better, Lord Vermiculus

He then wrote another letter

To all nations
Anyone found to be trading with either Wolastra or Nastrondi will be considered a threat to Tar Sanguinus, and will leave me no choice but to declare war upon them, be to have their families hunted down and slaughtered.

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Vermiculus looked at the general, "Kill everyone, burn the crops, the buildings and the animals. I want you to make it look as if being invaded by the Shadows was a mercy. But first, destroy that invasion force to a man, and bring all of their gear back here so that we may train troops o use it."

[Claw2k11]

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In response to the second letter, only two letters arrive, one from Vaalgrad and one from Sha'an Tzien.

King Vermilicus

You are throwing empty threats against us, my nation is too weak to wage war with anyone at the moment and the cause of this weakness has been caused by Nastrond, I advise you either make peace with them or make peace with your gods, because their armies fight like demons.

With respect, King Dorias Grainwad, King of Vaalgrad

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King Vermilicus,

Are you that foolish to throw empty threats and possible declarations of war to other nations when you are already at war with two other nations? Retract your words, good king, or you may find the consequences unpleasant.

With respect, Shogun of Sha'an Tzien

P.S: We were at war with Nastrond until recently, so we have no reason to support them.

[Claw2k11]

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"How many troops shall be mobilized?" He asks. "The enemy seems to be sitting in Ceia for now, but they might move soon."

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"General, mobilise three times what the enemy has, take all the Dragon Riders and the secret weapon. I also want you to conscript as many people as possible."

King Grainwad
Piss off and mind yourself

Shogun of Sha'an Tzien
I will burn these lands to ash and salt what's left for the disrespect I have been shown. If necessary, I will ally with the Shadows, since all anyone seems to care about is their own purse. So, kindly take your advice and stick it.

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As Vermiculus was giving orders, his son marched into the room, followed by a few Royal guard, "What is the meaning of this?" Vermiculus asked. His son said nothing, he walked up to him, and stabbed him in the gut, "Can't let you ruin the country." Vermiculus slumped to the floor, dead. A new head of the House was in play

[Mardox]

Dear Lord Bornetall,
Enclosed are the orders for the city. They will be given a chance as it is not their fault a rabid dog rules them. Best of luck and may your sword hand never fail you.
Respectfully, King Nieldun

King Vermiculus,
I started this war for the cannons. I will fight it to put down the rabid dog you have become. Your letters and threats are obscene and you posture and threaten other nations when you are at war without allies with two. It will be a wonder if your people do not do my job for me. Goodbye.
King Nieldun Gildedtongue

[Claw2k11]

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The whole room, stared in shock as Vermilicus was stabbed by his own son. Lord Ursus drew his sword, followed by several soldiers who follows his example and draw their swords.

"What is the meaning of this?!" He asks. "Talk now!

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"Lord Ursus, I am claiming my birthright. He was becoming insane. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a realm to govern." He then had Lord Ursus, and any of the guards who drew weapons against him, arrested pending future trials. "Lord Gnaes, you're in charge of the army now."

To all nobles of the lands
I am Fabricus, son of Lucius. I have killed my father. Why? Because he was leading us to slaughter. I ask everyone to forget all the things he said. All past sins are forgiven. All past bounties, forgotten. I invite everyone for a feast in my new capital. All are welcome, from Royal to Pleb.
Signed Fabricus Vermiculus

[Claw2k11]

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However, Lord Ursus had been in charge of the army for a long time and was loved by his men, so his men were less than pleased when they heard that he was arrested. Several army officers and about a hundred soldiers came to Fabricus to plead for lord Ursus's safety and that he be released.

[Mardox]

King Fabrics,
While I'm not sure I can endorse patricide, even under the circumstances, I will gladly make peace without demands. I accept your invitation to the feast, please don't be offended that I'm bringing my bodyguards and poison testers.
King Nieldun Gildedtongue
Nieldun breathed a sigh of relief. That was not a path he had enjoyed stepping onto. He notified hi s children and the nobles... Also the Guardian Devils. If worst came to worst, Archy would be called upon and he and the others could fight until in a secure location at which point the army (who were withdrawing from Ceia and the land) would march into the kingdom and either rescue or avenge them.

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Fabricus looked at the men who were protesting. "Gentlemen. I know you're angry, but rest assured, Lord Ursus will be released soon. I merely need to ask him a few questions, that is all. Please, relax. All will be calm soon.

King Nieldun
I am pleased that you will be joining me. I have a proposition for you that I will ask once you arrive here. Also, rest assured, the bounty on your family is gone, and if anyone tries to claim it, I will personally boil them alive.
Signed, King Fabricus