<AD Space> lol, i dunno i'll fill this in some time i guess... :p
Oh! Btw! I'm mildly dyslexic hope that's not a prob... ;) -> I have sexdaily, I mean Dyslexia!, Fcuk!. -> 2 dyslexics run into a bank and shout: "Air in the hands! Mother Stickers! This is a fuck up!". -> A dyslexic walked over to the bar to pick up sexy girl & said: "Grab a goat, you've pulled!".
- Calling Krognar Tribe warriors to mobilize for service in province 25
- Organising Krognar troops into service to help supplement troop numbers in preparation.
Naval Transfer: E12 > E13 4 warships
> Recruitment - 1 units heavy infantry (27) - 1 unit heavy infantry (25) - 1 unit Cannon Artillery (18) - 1 unit light Infantry (16)
> Naval Construction - 2 war ships (18) - 2 war ships (25)
> Research In the Face of Adversity (turn 1)
Tech & Magic:
North Zakol (18) - Lt. Larek Mokur - 2 Units of Light Infantry - 6 units of Heavy Infantry - 2 units of Conscript Infantry - 4 units arquebusiers - 25 units allied dirigibles
South Zakol (25) - Glasha Yotul - Priestess of the Sun & Moon - 4 units, Crossbowmen - 1 units, War Magi - 1 units, Magi (20) - 3 units,Trebuchet artillery - 4 units, Light Infantry - 12 units, Heavy Infantry - 3 unit heavy cavalry - 25 units allied dirigibles
Mandalia (27) - Ozma Torth - General Loxa Venn - Lt.General Grumret - 4 Units of Light Infantry - 28 Units of Heavy Infantry - 4 Units of Archers - 3 Units of War-Magi - 2 Units of Magi - 5 Units of Heavy Cavalry - 2 Units of Artillery - 25 units allied dirigibles
Kirt Province (16) - 1 unit Conscript Infantry - 2 unit light infantry
Andinon Province (15) - General Volaq Mokur - 12 Units of Heavy Infantry - 1 Units of Archers - 1 War-Magi - 4 Artillery
Andinon Province (19) - Princess Yui Wolph - Lucretia Arnet - High ranking war-magi / Military strategist - 1 unit Hellfire Banshees - 1 unit Javelin Ogres - 13 units Heavy Infantry - 2 units Heavy (Kragfang) Cavalry
Lord Claymont sat at his desk most of his work actually finished for once which was rare, "Rahmas, Yotul?" his assistant spoke up "Lord Rahmas is busy in meetings with various officials & bankers they're growing concerned with something i'm sorry to say i missed what was the cause, & Priestess Yotul has returned to the grand cathedral to help train the acolyte Magi students".
Lord Claymont sighed rubbing his chin with thought "don't know what to do with this spare time now..." he thought in silence for a moment longer, "Ah that representative from Tushienia!, Artyom send a messenger to invite him to my favorite restaurant, i can treat him to the finest Zakolian cuisine this city has to offer & i can discuss some politics with him!". The servant bowed "As you wish sir!" before leaving the room.
Meanwhile...
At the Royal lion restaurant, "Chef, the fishing guild is asking for a small fortune per salmon, well alot more than usual... claiming the wars effecting the amount of fishermen & ships available or some such rubbish", "Pa! idiot, boi! juz get Z'e cheapest fish availabl'e an-sui con seasonn it E'avly, Zem noble'lies won'no Ze differan'ce!". The kitchen boy nodded running back out of the service door connecting to the street & took off back to the market.
((Appologies for my atrocious attempt as spelling french-like speech, lol.))
Ozma Torth & Grumret stood watching over their forces defensive formation around the new fortress-town having been alerted by forward scouts of approaching flying monsters from the south. After the last event of the enemy beast like hounds appearing & fleeing without much of a fight & it being seen as an enemy scouting mission, the forces stationed in mandalia were sure this was the darkness's big attack and had prepared to face the full brunt of what was to come.
The allied dirigibles were held in reserve as the airborne monsters approached from the horizon, & Zakols Artillery & Magi started hurling rock & flame into the distant flock that had been approaching them, Just managing to down a few at the extreme range when the flying creatures circled around and flew back off in the direction they had come from just like the hounds before.
Quarter of an hour later General Venn appeared next to Ozma & Grumret "What was that?!, again!, they just left again?!" The elderly officer Grumret snorted at Venns outburst "You say that like it's a bad thing?". Venn gave side-way glance that could kill towards Grumret but before she could start arguing Ozma intervened "It can't be good regardless..." Both turned to look at Ozma as she spoke forgetting their impending verbal duel "testing our strength, probing our capabilities, biding their time waiting for us to weaken our guard perhaps?".
Grumret proudly speaks up "In that case we've shown them twice how solid our defense lines are, and given them a taste of our magi & artillery both times Ha!". General Venn after rolling her eyes from Grumrets proclamation, she noticed Ozma standing deep in thought staring at the horizon seemingly oblivious to anything Grumret or Venn said.
General Mokur marched along the Zakolian reserve infantry line with his entourage inspecting his troops as more of a formality to ensure their discipline but also kept checking the forward formation lines & the deployments of their allies forces, Mass ranks of undead skeletal warriors making up the allied forces vanguard as the rest of both armies finished their deployments on the field.
Having seen fit to get the newly assembled conscript infantry volunteers some combat experience Mokur had them placed up ahead just behind the allied vanguard forces in support so they could use their numbers to aid the front-line if pressured. Though Mokur himself was personally happy he wasn't standing near an undead warrior, ally or not...
Some time later the military deployments long since completed, Mokur could just make out the approaching enemies, at first thinking his eyes were playing tricks on him as swift shadow-like figures seemed to appear dark then almost translucent as they approached, only as they grew closer he realized his eye's were fine, when the forward scouts were swinging or shooting their weapons clean through the creatures before the shadows turned dark & solid enough to strike back with razor like claws only to fade again until they went to attack the next target.
Eventually the creatures began to approach the allied vanguard of undead, when as if almost in unison the skeletal infantry just crumbled over into dust, crashing into the earth without even engaging the enemy. General Mokur could only imagine what snarky comment High-priestess Yotul would of said at the sight of the dark magics failing on such a large scale had she been present. However such idle thoughts quickly faded as he remembered the conscript infantry in support of the now gone vanguard, all to late as the shadowy creatures wasted no time in closing the distance & carving into the massed ranks of the militia massacring them where they stood the panicked fight not lasting long as they tried to fight back before the handful of survivors fled as their units had been destroyed in the chaos.
Within moments the creatures of darkness swiftly charged into the second infantry line which was a combined mix of Andinon's & Zakol's light & heavy infantry. The Bloody fight growing intense as the infantry had to try striking the creatures when they fazed into a solid form for an attack making an already difficult fight all the harder. The second infantry line began to buckle due to the desperate & bloody fighting.
General Mokur quickly looked to his lines flanks and noticed Andinon was moving all their reserves forward to help the second line from breaking all together & followed suit as he lead the Zakolian Infantry reserves into the Frey as well. The front lines became more of a meat-grinder in the frenzied combat that raged on as masses of infantry poured in desperately trying to beat the creatures of darkness back.
After what seemed like hours later, the allied forces managed to strike down all of these unholy creatures as they simply dissipated into nothing when they died. Having dispatched the creatures at considerable cost the allied forces of Andinon & Zakol eventually emerged victorious but found no celebration as in the aftermath of the carnage only their own fallen could be seen littering the battlefield.
Zakols military forces under the command of their nations monarch Princess Yui Wolph herself had arrived in the province to assist their Andinon allies.
Not long afterwards having received word from advanced scouts of large monstrous creatures slowly lumbering across the provinces boarder, both forces discussed a strategy to deal with the creatures, Zakol's forces being mostly held in reserve to the rear due to their abundance of infantry and lack of light cavalry & heavy artillery in the province to assist with the overall devised strategy that was decided upon.
((Note:A small fact that remained undivulged to their allies, Zakol's lack of new artillery pieces was due to several issues, one being their rush to mobilize troop numbers saw that many craftsmen & skilled laborers from the various towns & cities were recruited into military service, While others & engineers were diverted to assist in the construction of the allied trains & extensive rail systems, and what was left of them were committed to hurriedly constructing new warships in a desperate attempt to continue holding their nations surrounding waters, or helping in the research & prototypes of their nations research efforts. In all Zakol is starting to suffer from a skilled labor shortage due to war-time demands.))
Princess Yui Wolph watched as the final preparations were finished their allies artillery, light cavalry, magi, arquebus troops, dirigibles & raised undead archers mobilized to various positions across the battlefield, Zakol assisting by committing some units of infantry to carryout sapper works digging pitfalls & trenches infront of the raised allied artillery platforms on the hillside. Additionally the Zakolian war-magi Lucretia Arnet also, after generously being given command of several Gnome war-magi courtesy of Andinon, stationed herself near the artillery & lead the magi in using earth magics to create natural creators, trenches & pits in the distance infront of the approaching giant creatures in an effort to help slow them down to buy time for the allied ranged infantry & artillery to inflict some damage, while Zakol continued to manually finish digging near the hillside.
Completely unaware of what occurred in the neighboring allied province, misfortune repeated itself as the allied skeletal archers that had been raised, collapsed over & smashed to dust back into the ground leaving previously occupied ranged platforms vacant on the hillside, the sight of which surprised the allied forces.
Despite the abrupt loss of the numerous archers the battle plan was still holding steady, the giant creatures were being lured away from the hillside by Andinon's light cavalry & mobile arquebussers who were being swiftly pulled away to reload by a dedicated group of their light cavalry. Andinon's mobile forces keeping the creatures attention but staying safely out of their range.
Princess Yui watched the well organised & clockwork-like back & forth of Andinon's ranged infantry & cavalry, then looked up to be momentarily amazed by the flying machines (she'd only heard about them) that swooped overhead towards the large creatures as Andinon committed their dirigibles trying to assist their mobile ground forces & inflict what damage they could on the heavily armored giants still some distance from the hill.
Moments later Andinon's artillery was ready every one of them carefully aimed at the large creatures, they were only delayed by a slight pause as signalers waved some message with flags repeatedly until the dirigibles promptly elevated themselves a bit higher, no sooner had they done so the allied artillery fired every shot hammering accurately into the creatures, there was a brief pause however when everyone noticed the large creatures didn't even stagger when hit by the heavy artillery shots. But everyone quickly snapped out of the pause when the creatures suddenly ignored the mobile force & turned to face the hill from where the artillery shots had been fired.
The allied arquebussers quickly form & fire off volleys at the creatures but as they were now closer it was clear to see the shots weren't making any impact on the large creatures armored bodies. following the shots some unfortunate overzealous but brave allied light cavalry charged in close to the looming creatures approaching the artillery in an attempt to regain their attention to lure them away, but one of the large creatures abruptly turned and lashed out with massive claw-like arms ripping through some of the light cavalry before resuming it's course as the few survivors pulled back.
Princess Yui growing concerned the closer the creatures get started unconsciously walking forward her elite guard following her as she did so, unknown to her at that moment the Ogre heavy infantry started looking towards each-other unsure if they were meant to follow & advance or stay, worrying harm may come to their leader as no order came to move. However just before a runner came over to ask the princess stopped continuing to watch the battle unfold as the Andinons artillery had almost finished reloading.
Luckily one of the closest monsters staggered almost tripping due to one of the dug trench lines, at the same time one of the allied artillery platforms fired it's shot hammering deep into the creature under it's armor at its shoulder joint, Quickly noticing this Lucretia Arnet shouted to any near by message-runner or free-hand to relay the information on these creatures new-found vulnerability, brief moments later Andinons artillery, dirigibles and relocated arquebussers unitedly concentrated their combined firepower at the creatures weakness causing it to fall dead crashing heavily into the ground, a massed cheer could be heard amidst the continued fighting which helped raise moral as the remaining creatures now closed on the hillside.
The second closest creature became Andinons next victim of retaliation, as one of its legs stumbled onto a pitfall causing it to stumble over, just in-time for Andinons combined ranged forces to exploit the creatures weakness as they focused their fire into it's shoulder joint, another mass cheer erupting as the second creature fell.
The second cheer is short lived however as the remaining creatures used the time to climb the hill closing the distance and as if on command went into a chaotic frenzy, wildly swinging, hammering, & smashing into the ground and the allied forces around or near them. Having lost the advantages of their position & distance all allied forces in front or around the artillery platforms, suddenly became panic stricken and began to retreat en-mass desperately trying to get away from these monstrous creatures going mad in battle as they lashed out climbing the hill.
With few options available in the situation all the allied reserves made one last all out effort against the enemy coming at them, Lucretia Arnet stopped amongst the retreating allies when she heard a loud bellowing horn echo through the air, an ogre & several gnomes stopping beside her all looking equally puzzled at each-other when a second & third bellowing horns echo'd across the battlefield even louder than the first had. They turned their attention to the top of the slope everyone had desperately been fleeing towards, to see a mass of large hulking bodies come charging down but expertly filtering past the fleeting allies.
Leading the Allied counter-charge was the heavy kragfang mounted cavalry who with reckless-abandon excitedly charged towards the giant creatures, their mounts expertly weaving & evading the giant creatures wild swings the beasts & riders cutting or hacking away at the monsters legs to bring them down so they could be better dealt with. The sight of the fearless heavy cavalry attacking these giant monsters towering above them rallied the allied forces into reforming behind the advancing reserve infantry who were still charging down to close the distance with the enemy. Occasional cheers from the charging Ogre infantry as every feat by the kragfang riders played out before them as they approached, one rider losing his mount to one of the creatures wild swings used the momentum of flying through the air with a large axe raised above his head as he swung down cutting into a gap in the monsters armor on its leg which caused it to buckle, the other riders hamming away at it's other leg causeing it to fall over altogether & the Axe-man rising atop it & swinging down repeatedly as if trying to hack the giants limb off by himself.
The heavy cavalry having both led the charge & toppled the giants to the ground in a heroic last-ditch display of defiance, pulled back to reorganize as the infantry clambered up the fallen enemies as they all began wildly attacking them & eventually killing every last one of the monsters as their giant corpses lay motionless on the hillside.
A massed cheer & celebration broke out more out of relief it was over, than a resounding victory uproar, still a win is a win, & seeing a huge armor-plated ogre dancing with a gnome would distract anyone from thoughts thinking otherwise.
After the party had settled down, and both forces began the cleanup & collecting their fallen comrades, Lucretia had managed to find Princess Yui who was standing surrounded by her elite guard, (who glared at Lucretia for the train incident as she approached) Princess Yui stood beside one of the fallen creatures intensely looking at it in thought. "Your highness?", recognizing the voice the princes replied "good to have you back Arnet" she turned to smile at Lucretia who now stood beside her "good to be back your highness" she gave a ceremonious bow before asking "is something the matter?" hinting at the dead creature.
The princess returned her attention to the monster "It's armor... this chitin it's covered in it's cracked but still solid." Lucretia nodded "Yes, we'll have to consult our allies and develop something to more easily counter such issues in future...". The Princess looked back confused for a moment "what- oh yes hmmm..." the princess looked around and pointed to the first one that fell "There!, that ones mostly intact secure it so our experts & our allies can inspect it for research or what have you...".
Lucretia was puzzled by her highness's reaction but before she could say anything the princess continued "I want the rest of these creatures stripped of their chitin & it all shipped back to Zakol!". The princess nodded to herself as she finished folding her arms. "You want us to harvest the chitin?" asked one of the elites who was also curious of the request the princess just nodded "It's so durable, even getting hit by artillery didn't effect them because of it, Imagine if we can learn to craft it or something... the armor we could make!, or if we can sharpen an edge on them the weapons we could make!". The Princess had a huge fierce grin across her face that would of put a demon to shame in comparison. Her elites all smiled knowing when the princess got like that there was little arguing with her when she'd decided on something.
- Province 19, Zakolian forces start harvesting chitin plating from the giant fallen enemies.
- Mandalia Province(27), Construction of an additional outer defense Wall (tall thick walls, towers, gates, warehouses, garrison, stables, a large deep trench surrounding the outer-wall, etc...) around the central town of Eren.
- In an effort to limit further decrease in skilled labor, the Kingdom of Zakol expands military acceptance ages, as they continue to recruit more military personnel for the war effort.
Naval Transfer:
> Recruitment - 1 units heavy infantry (27) - 1 unit heavy infantry (25) - 1 unit arquebusiers (18) - 1 unit light Infantry (16)
> Naval Construction - 2 war ships (18) - 2 war ships (25)
> Research Cannons (Turn 3) yay!
Tech & Magic:
North Zakol (18) - Lt. Larek Mokur - 2 Units of Light Infantry - 6 units of Heavy Infantry - 2 units of Conscript Infantry - 3 units arquebusiers - 25 units allied dirigibles
South Zakol (25) - Glasha Yotul - Priestess of the Sun & Moon - 4 units, Crossbowmen - 1 units, War Magi - 1 units, Magi (20) - 3 units,Trebuchet artillery - 4 units, Light Infantry - 11 units, Heavy Infantry - 3 unit heavy cavalry - 25 units allied dirigibles
Mandalia (27) - Ozma Torth - General Loxa Venn - Lt.General Grumret - 6 Units of Light Infantry - 28 Units of Heavy Infantry - 4 Units of Archers - 3 Units of War-Magi - 2 Units of Magi - 5 Units of Heavy Cavalry - 2 Units of Artillery - 25 units allied dirigibles
Kirt Province (16) - 1 unit Conscript Infantry - 1 unit light infantry
Andinon Province (15) - General Volaq Mokur - 14 Units of Heavy Infantry - 2 Units of Archers - 2 War-Magi - 1 Unit of Magi - 4 Artillery
Andinon Province (19) - Princess Yui Wolph - Lucretia Arnet - High ranking war-magi / Military strategist - 1 unit Hellfire Banshees - 1 unit Javelin Ogres - 13 units Heavy Infantry - 2 units Heavy (Kragfang) Cavalry
Princess Wolph sat across from Lucretia Arnet on board the new allied train, "The preparations are complete, so we should be setting off momentarily", Lucretia seemed concerned that the princess was leading the military force herself to assist Zakols allies but refrained from bringing the matter up again, while the princess appeared to be really excited waiting for the train to start moving".
Eventually a whistle sounded & the train lurched forward, a mass cheer came from all the passengers mixed with short screams as some passengers tightly held onto the seats or the poles as the train started moving & it wasn't long before it was on its way. A short while later Lucretia Arnet shot out of her chair vanishing into another carriage seemingly oblivious to the princess asking if she was alright.
Some considerable time later the young strategist had returned looking immensely ill, "S-sorry princess, i, i, im not... so good...", she shot up again vanishing as had several other passengers, Eventually a Tushienian engineer passed and was stopped by the princess inquiring if everyone that left the carriage was alright, The engineer laughed "Yea, some people just happen to get whats known as motion sickness, no one knows why or how but the movement of the train affects some people making them nauseous, they'll be fine when we reach our destination".
The engineer wandered off and the princess although still concerned turned her attention to the rapidly passing scenery outside of the train, impressed at how fast the vehicle was going despite the many passengers, & equipment was loaded onto it. "I see why Tushienia was so interested in this technology, in either military or civil matters it'll prove very beneficial & timely".
An even worse looking version of Lucretia appeared sitting on the edge of the chair beside the princess, moaning in discomfort every time the train shook as it sped along the rails. The train came to a slow stop in northern Zakol as more troops boarded the train. The Engineer from before now heading back the other way stopped on his way past, looking at the now sleeping Lucretia who was laying across the seat using the princesses thigh as a pillow. "Do you want me to help move her to...", the princess smiled as she shook her head at the engineer "It's fine, just let her get some rest as we travel".
Even though the princess was being innocently kind, Lucretia was unknowingly gaining the wrath of the elite Hellfire Banshee's who were affronted at her disrespectful actions despite them not being intended or deliberate, as she was exhausted from her constant nausea on the train thus far & zonked out.
Ozma Torth walked around the town inspecting the constructed defenses with Lt.General Grumret who's extensive knowledge in defensive battles & siege warfare made him quite the expert on fortifications, every so often he'd take a note to pass along to the engineers later on to sure up any potential vulnerabilities he thought of.
"Fine work, a couple minor touch-ups and the defenses should be solid", Ozma nodded at the elderly generals comment as they continued on. "Heeeeey! Oz!, over'ere!" Ozma turned to see General Venn sitting on a pile of creates, eating something.
After walking over Ozma spoke to the overly cheerful General "As usual i can see your hard at work Loxa", General Venn moaned as she threw the bone of a chicken leg away in a random direction "Geez just got some lunch, i was out on patrol all morning". Ozma just looked at the energetic General waiting for news which after a few moments General Venn realized what the silence was for "Oh, nothing, nada... just, after them dark creatures attacked a few days ago, i haven't felt right... something was odd".
The Elderly General Grumret spoke up "We beat back an attack from this mysterious enemy without trouble and you find something wrong with that?", Venn shot-up from the create "It was weird though, we mobilized our forces co-ordinated with our allies against these creatures attack, and after barely engaging them they fled back out of the province as quick as when they'd shown up". Grumret went into thought adding "it did seem disorganized but they're just mindless creatures right?".
Ozma having been silently listening chimed in "As if them creatures were an advance scouting force, run in, see our response time, probe our formations & fall back to relay the information". Both Grumret & Venn looked at Ozma for a moment "them ugly beats?" spurted Venn as Grumret followed "i doubt such creatures have the intelligence for such tactics, or even the need from the reports from our allies encounters". General Venn spun to face Grumret for his comment "Now do you see why it's weird, something's up & i don't like waiting around for it to come, it's why i've been focused on patrolling the boarders but, nothin...".
The three stood there in thought when a messenger ran over to Ozma with a new report on the final construction efforts, "Right we'll leave this matter for now, Loxa get some rest don't need you & your troops exhausted if something happens, Now Grumret Lets finish the inspection".
As Ozma went to walk away as an upset farmer ran over to General Venn complaining some of her soldiers where seen near his farm & now several of his best egg laying chickens where missing, General Venn nervously laughed as she heard a deep sigh from Ozma as she walked away with Grumret following.
The young Lt. Larek Mokur stood watching his troops hard at work along the coast with a heavy frown, frustrated at the task he was given & how he was now in charge of the garrison forces to defend the province which was in his mind far away from the front lines & the action where he could be distinguishing himself earning merits.
"Sir that's the trench line finished now, want us to start installing the-" Larek nodded cutting the trooper off "yes, soon enough, but have the men rest for a bit before we start, they've been hard at work for hours already". The trooper seemed really cheerful that he was serving a wise officer fresh from the academy, as the new ones were usually slave drivers who couldn't tell their ass from their elbow for the first few months.
"Yes's sir, i'll let the men know, thank you sir!" the trooper saluted before he turned to head off, leaving Larek overlooking the construction efforts & the ocean beyond them lost in thought. "...did my father actually trust me with an important task?, or is this to keep me safe from harm?", He continued to watch as more supply carts arrive and began offloading additional supplies "...I don't think this is idle busy work, to many resources are being committed for that".
Larek grunted as he turned to storm away his train of thought was broken, as daydreams of earning honor in combat on the front lines again nagged at him.
General Mokur Stood watching his forces steadily march by as they crossed the boarder into allied territory, his second in command appearing at his side "We're making very good time we should arrive at our planned destination before the day is out, unless the weather takes a turn for the worse" the war-magi jested, but he noticed General Mokur look up at the sky "is something wrong sir?" the General smiled as he turned to march along with the passing column "No, i was just expecting it to start raining when you mentioned the weather..." General Mokur chuckled deeply as he walked off, leaving the war-magi standing there stunned at the fact the General laughed albeit briefly to himself but still.
The Long marching parade of Zakol's military gained the attention of passing travelers, amazed children, & greatfull allied scouts & patrols that more allies had arrived to help.
- Large shipments of various barrels, containing the finest Zakolian plumb wines & ales, Sent to every member of the Northern Alliance in an effort to help moral. Each official upon arrival to every alliance members kingdom gives the same warning!, "Ogres have an insane tolerance to alcohol, thus their drinks are notoriously potent and should be drank responsibly & in moderation by other races...".
- Diplomats sent to contact: the remnants of the Krognar Tribe(NPC) offering safe passage & sanctuary within Zakol's territory, in return for military service of their tribal warriors & skilled/agile cavalry. Along with a diplomatic promise if they agreed, that if Alria survived the war with the darkness that Zakol would officially grant a reclaimed province to the Krognar Tribe to own & resettle along with a trade agreement to help them with income through commerce.
- Zakolian Diplomats & Iparis representatives, sent to contact: Bripiak(NPC) to request they redirect any surplus reserve troops to increase the garrison of province(38) to help solidify South Alrias Defense line, From where they could easily move to reinforce the Dolarti Tribe in province(40), & Zakols province of Mandalia(27) if attacked, In return Bripiaks(npc) province(38) would receive reinforcements from Iparis, Zakol, & likely the Dolarti tribe if attacked in return. A Mutually supporting & beneficial defense-pact that would help strengthen the southern front & each involved kingdoms forces.
- Mandalia Province(27) Construction of Defense fortress (tall thick walls, towers, gates, warehouses, garrison, stables, etc...) around the central town of Eren.
- Northern Zakol(18) Dug Coastal defense trench, constructed small makeshift wall, forts, & bunkers, Layed what seemed to be pipes going into the eastern waters (E13), & noted shipments & stockpiling of jars & boxes by the military.
- Southern Zakol(25) Dug a Coastal defense trench, constructed small makeshift wall, forts, & bunkers, Layed what again seemed to be pipes going into the eastern waters (F13), Due to the busy commerce of southern Zakol as a central trade-hub any shipments or stockpiling of goods is indistinguishable from the regular merchant caravans & traders going about their livelihoods despite the war.
- Two Zakolian military forces moved north to support northern allied front against the darkness.
- Andinon Province (15) Established a fortified encampment to operate from, near allied garrisons & supply routes.
- Andinon Province (19) 'Loaned' (Aka politely appropriated) a garrison in a central agricultural town to operate from, Close to allied garrison forces & practically in a supply base. (The princess is royalty so she does occasionally take small liberties she believes she's entitled to... *cough*)
Military Transfer: Kirt province (16) > Northern Zakol (18) - Lt. Larek Mokur - 2 Light Infantry - 6 Heavy Infantry - 2 Conscript Infantry
Military Transfer: Kirt Province (16) > Allied province of Andinon (15) - General Volaq Mokur - 20 Units of Heavy Infantry - 2 Units of Archers - 2 War-Magi - 1 Unit of Magi - 4 Artillery - 2 units Conscript Infantry
Military Transfer: (Via Rails) South & North Zakol (25,18) > Allied province of Andinon (19) - Princess Yui Wolph - Lucretia Arnet - High ranking war-magi / Military strategist - 1 unit Hellfire Banshees - 1 unit Crossbowmen - 1 unit Javalin Ogres - 16 units Heavy Infantry - 3 unit Heavy (Kragfang) Cavalry (from province 18)
> Recruitment - 1 units heavy infantry (27) - 1 unit heavy infantry (25) - 1 unit arquebusiers (18) - 1 unit light Infantry (16)
> Naval Construction - 2 war ships (18) - 2 war ships (25)
> Research Cannons (Turn 2)
Tech & Magic: Against the Dark - Given via diplomacy by Tushienia.
North Zakol (18) - Lt. Larek Mokur - 2 Units of Light Infantry - 6 units of Heavy Infantry - 2 units of Conscript Infantry - 2 units arquebusiers - 25 units allied dirigibles
South Zakol (25) - Glasha Yotul - Priestess of the Sun & Moon - 4 units, Crossbowmen - 1 units, War Magi - 1 units, Magi (20) - 3 units,Trebuchet artillery - 4 units, Light Infantry - 10 units, Heavy Infantry - 3 unit heavy cavalry - 25 units allied dirigibles
Mandalia (27) - Ozma Torth - General Loxa Venn - Lt.General Grumret - 6 Units of Light Infantry - 27 Units of Heavy Infantry - 4 Units of Archers - 3 Units of War-Magi - 2 Units of Magi - 5 Units of Heavy Cavalry - 2 Units of Artillery - 25 units allied dirigibles
Kirt Province (16) - 1 unit Conscript Infantry
Andinon Province (15) - General Volaq Mokur - 20 Units of Heavy Infantry - 2 Units of Archers - 2 War-Magi - 1 Unit of Magi - 4 Artillery - 2 units Conscript Infantry
Andinon Province (19) - Princess Yui Wolph - Lucretia Arnet - High ranking war-magi / Military strategist - 1 unit Hellfire Banshees - 1 unit Crossbowmen - 1 unit Javalin Ogres - 16 units Heavy Infantry - 3 unit Heavy (Kragfang) Cavalry
I would of had post up on Sunday, as i was writing it after i replied to some pm's but lost my internet connection somewhere in the time writing my post, only got my internet working again today (New router) so yea a pain, but what can ya do...
Hakurei (25), Capitol city of Zakol - Royal palace Lord Claymont was not five minuets in his office before a line of servants began carrying papers & boxes in, Lord Rahmas appearing among them "Glad to have you back Claymont! i really don't like having to do both of our jobs", Claymont grinned "sorry for inconveniencing you". Rahmas took a seat igoreing the steady stream of servants coming & going "So you displeased with the princesses actions?" Claymont briefly looked away before he spoke "I don't understand her, i advised her of the political implications and... she ignored me, i viced my concerns at this alliances unity and again she..." Lord claymont took his seat as he continued "and the one time during that meeting i thought she was making a power-play, instead she was testing the how truly committed the new parties attending the talks were after the recent hostilities".
Rahmas looked puzzled "and be doing so we ended up with more allies in the north, & technology more specifically these gunpowder weapons?, i don't see... Ah! your upset because everyone's looking at the immediate threat while your worrying about politics after..." Claymont went silent as Rahmas continued "My friend, with how serve this invading threat is, we-no all of Alria will be lucky if we can survive it, worry about power struggles, alliances, & politics after the threats been repelled!".
Claymont nodded "Not much to worry about in any case, the princess will simply go back to the way Zakol was before and make the kingdom a neutral center of trade..." Rahmas laughed as he got up from his chair "What would you have her do? go on a conquest to conquer all of Alria and establish her own empire?, are you sure your not missing your old homelands politics?". Claymont gave a glare that could of killed at that last remark "I am a citizen of Zakol, and forever will be! i'll never go b-" Rahmas waved his hand as he began to leave "It was a jest calm down friend".
Several minuets later...
High priestess Yotul barged into Claymonts office "Tushienia? leaders of the alliance?!, them unholy practitioners corrupting the laws of nature with unnatural magics?!" Claymont looked up from his current stack of papers "...The princess seemed happy with the result perhaps take the matter up with her?" he paused recalling something some months back "Wait, that's right!, that ambassador from Tushienia asked how you where... his name was Nuyor?" Claymont almost lept out of his chair when Priestess Yotul slammed her fists onto his desk "Don't mention his name to me again we was a friend and a very talented magi before he started messing them evil forbidden magics, he is long dead as far as i am-" Claymont looked puzzled before recalling the bony hooded figure he met with "his sons seemed human enough?".
Before Claymont had realised it he was in the room himself as he finished speaking Priestess Yotul having left after saying her piece, curious Claymont wrote an order to one of his agents "Find any information on priestess Yotul & past acquaintances" Claymont field it deeply curious on how the two knew each-other in the past, he was caught by surprise when one of his Ogre guards spoke up having been leaning over his shoulder when he'd been writing "She wasn't always the high priestess you know, she was originally a magi acolyte at the temple herself once upon a time, and traveled Alria in her youth, word is she even went beyond Alrias boarders further west".
Claymont turned to look at the wall of armor standing behind him "oh?, and how long have you known her?" The Ogre removed his helmet revealing a rather Elderly Ogre that seemed almost as old as General Grumret, "My baby sister? all of her life!" The ogre smiled as he put his helmet back on "Word of advice sir, don't pry into a womens history without their consent it doesn't end well when they find out..." The Ogre saluted and returned to his position at the back wall of the office opposite the other guard. Claymont only uttering the words "good advice" before he shredded the outgoing order.
Kirt Province (16) - Military camp Hq "Father!" a young looking Ogre officer yelled running over towards General Mokur and handing his papers over "Reporting in sir!" he spoke eagerly snapping a sharp salute, Volaq Mokur stood there surprised for a moment "You graduated the acad-" The young officer burst with pride "Yes father with flying colors too, i told you i'd make the family proud!, and i got posted here with the new recruits to help recuperate the some of the losses". General Mokur sighed deeply "Larek..." he looked at his kid "...just go have the new recruits parade for inspection i will be there shortly".
Mokurs second in command the ever dutiful War-Magi smiled "want me to see if we can get him trans-" Mokur shook his head "no i wont have favoritism or anything going on, he's doing his duty as we all are for Zakol". The War-Magi nodded quietly "in that case we should assign him to the routine patrols to start building his experience". Mokur nodded "a good simple start, that'll be fine, also make sure everyones prepared to move at a moments notice in case we have to reinforce our allies, now imma go see to the new replacements that have arrived". The general walked out of the command tent lost in thought, Leaving his second in command to make the arrangements & preparations.
> Military Action - Resting & recruiting forces
> Personnel Transfer - 2 more warships to each of the two fleets.
> Recruitment - 1 units heavy infantry (27) - (Nts: of 2 units) - 1 unit heavy infantry (25) - 1 unit arquebusiers (18) - 1 unit conscript Infantry (16)
- 1 units heavy Cav () - (Nts: of 6 units) - 0 units Crossbowmen () - (Nts: of 4 units)
> Naval Construction - 2 war ships (18) - 2 war ships (25)
> Research - Trains (turn 3)
North Zakol (18) - 3 unit Heavy Cav
South Zakol (25) - Yui wolph - lucretia arnet - Glasha Yotul - Priestess of the Sun & Moon - 1 unit banshees - 5 units, Crossbowmen - 1 units, War Magi - 1 units, Magi (20) - 3 units,Trebuchet artillery - 4 units, Light Infantry - 24 units, Heavy Infantry - 3 unit heavy cavalry - 1 unit, Javalin Ogres
Mandalia (27) - Ozma Torth - Loxa Venn - Lt.General Grumret - 6 Units of Light Infantry - 25 Units of Heavy Infantry - 4 Units of Archers - 3 Units of War-Magi - 2 Units of Magi - 5 Units of Heavy Cavalry - 2 Units of Artillery
Kirt Province (16) - Volaq Mokur - 2 Unit of Light Infantry - 26 Units of Heavy Infantry - 2 Units of Archers - 2 War-Magi - 1 Unit of Magi - 4 Artillery - 3 unit Conscript Infantry
An official from the docks ran into the palace courtyard before quickly being stopped by the interior guards who after hearing what the offical had to say escorted him into the palace & to lord Rahmas's office. The official gave a hurried bow as he spoke handing the papers he carries directly to lord Rahmas, "Sir these reports have just arrived from our fleets that are stationed east of the great bridge".
Lord Rahmas took the papers looking at the official "calm down you dont want to start a panic now... guards did you bring him down the main hallways?", two guardsmen nodded which resulted in Rahmas letting out a heavy sigh as he read the two different fleet reports. Outside his office he could already hear the gossiping politicians trying to find out why the official was in a hurry with his dispatches.
After a long silence Lord Rahmas spoke very loudly "Excellent! two great victories in our first naval engagement with this dark force coming against us that will make them think twice before trying again!". The official looked puzzled before he spoke out "My lord!, We lost-" Lord Rahmas cut him off still speaking overly loudly "Yes the few we lost in the naval engagement is still a great tragedy but through their heroics both fleets where able to win the day thank you for bringing this news so prudently!".
Lord Rahmas quickly gestured the official to hush, as the voices outside his office door grew louder followed by several cheers & the sound of footprints scurrying off down the hallways, the situation dawning on the official as he returned his attention to Rahmas who was already busy writing messages, "Right dispatch these orders i'm giving you discreetly and as quickly as possible to our naval reserves they must hurry and sail to the aid of the survivors and continue to hold those waters we cant afford the enemy to separate north Alria from the south!" Rahmas finished writing as he shoved the letters into the officials hands "Now go!". The official then ran out of the room worried at the unfolding events.
> Military Action - Resting & recruiting forces
> Personnel Transfer - To province 25 - Yui wolph - lucretia arnet - 1 unit banshees - 2 unit light infantry - 3 unit heavy cavalry - 2 unit artillery
- 3 warships to E13 - 5 warships to f13
> Recruitment - 1 units heavy infantry (27) - (Nts: of 2 units) - 1 unit heavy infantry (25) - 1 units heavy Cav (18) - (Nts: of 6 units) - 1 unit Conscript Infantry (16)
- 0 units Crossbowmen () - (Nts: of 4 units)
> Naval Construction - 2 war ships (18) - 2 war ships (25)
> Research - Trains (turn 2)
North Zakol (18) - 2 unit Heavy Cav
South Zakol (25) - Glasha Yotul - Priestess of the Sun & Moon - 5 units, Crossbowmen - 1 units, War Magi - 1 units, Magi (20) - 1 units,Trebuchet artillery - 2 units, Light Infantry - 23 units, Heavy Infantry - 1 unit, Javalin Ogres
Mandalia (27) - Yui Wolph - Ozma Torth - Loxa Venn - Lt.General Grumret - Lucretia Arnet - 1 Unit of Hellfire Banshees - 8 Units of Light Infantry - 24 Units of Heavy Infantry - 4 Units of Archers - 3 Units of War-Magi - 2 Units of Magi - 8 Units of Heavy Cavalry - 4 Units of Artillery
Kirt Province (16) - Volaq Mokur - 2 Unit of Light Infantry - 26 Units of Heavy Infantry - 2 Units of Archers - 2 War-Magi - 1 Unit of Magi - 4 Artillery - 2 unit Conscript Infantry
Mandalia Province (27) Ozma Torth sat anxiously at the head of the council table, clearly uncomfortable with the tasks & position she was charged with while the Princess was away north to attend some conference. "uh, lady Torth? we really need your decision on this months patrol schedules-" coming to the aid of Ozma who appeared to be panicking with indecision, Lucretia Arnet cut in to take charge "i will, deal with them have the papers sent to my office and i will have the schedules sorted before the day is through". The aide bowed before carrying a stack of papers off.
Ozma turned to the others as she calmed a little "Why was i put in charge?, did i upset the princess somehow?". Grumret & loxa glimpsed at each-other before they started laughing, Grumret then turned to face Torth "Think of it as on the job experience training, the princess wouldn't of given such an important task to someone she didn't think could handle it... Ah takes me back to when i was given my first command years ago... so many mistakes one of which almost started a war if it wasn't for the late king!". Grumret drifted off chuckling to himself at his younger memories as he left the room leaving the others wanting to know the details of how a war almost broke out in the past.
Arnet brought and end to the meeting "don't worry if you're in doubt of anything just ask us, it's what advisers are for" she gave a bow before leaving, Loxa on the other hand just sat at the table helping herself to what was left of the wine as Ozma was stuck facing piles of various scrolls in front of her.
Hakurei, Capital of Zakol Lord Rahmas stood at his desk not daring to actually sit as he was busy overseeing his work but also that of Lord Claymont as aides & messengers constantly ran to & from his office with varying issues. "Sir, the engineers from Tushienia are requesting more iron shipments to assist our engineers prototype", "Sir, the blacksmiths are looking at these new weapon plans, and are requesting to see an existing one to reverse engineer-", "Sir, one of lord Claymonts agents in the north sent in their report want me to leave it on your desk?, "Lord Rahmas, sir, a foreign diplomat is waiting for an audience", "Master Rahmas!..."
High Priestess Yotul walked past the chaos quickly glimpsing in at the loud office before she continued on her way as one of her acolytes spoke "Your holiness?, may i ask why the princess charged lady Torth with overseeing the southern province?". The priestess continued on down the hall "i fear i know whats on the princesses mind...", not elaborating she continued walking leaving the young acolyte puzzled & curious.
> Diplomacy - Attended the 'Tushienia Conference'
> Military Action - Resting & recruiting forces
> Personnel Transfer - To province (16) -Volaq Mokur -2 Unit of Light Infantry -26 Units of Heavy Infantry -2 Units of Archers -2 War-Magi -1 Unit of Magi -4 Artillery
> Recruitment - 1 units heavy infantry (27) - (Nts: of 2 units) - 1 unit heavy infantry (25) - 1 units heavy Cav (18) - (Nts: of 6 units) - 1 unit Conscript Infantry (16)
- 0 units Crossbowmen () - (Nts: of 4 units)
> Naval Construction - 2 war ships (18) - 2 war ships (25)
> Research - Trains (turn 1)
- Fortitude complete! - last turn
Tech & Magic: - Gained This…is….my…BOOMSTICK! technology from Dagrenas.
North Zakol (18) - 1 unit Heavy Cav
South Zakol (25) - Glasha Yotul - Priestess of the Sun & Moon - 5 units, Crossbowmen - 1 units, War Magi - 1 units, Magi (20) - 1 units,Trebuchet artillery - 2 units, Light Infantry - 22 units, Heavy Infantry - 1 unit, Javalin Ogres
Mandalia (27) - Yui Wolph - Ozma Torth - Loxa Venn - Lt.General Grumret - Lucretia Arnet - 1 Unit of Hellfire Banshees - 8 Units of Light Infantry - 23 Units of Heavy Infantry - 4 Units of Archers - 3 Units of War-Magi - 2 Units of Magi - 8 Units of Heavy Cavalry - 4 Units of Artillery
Kirt Province (16) - Volaq Mokur - 2 Unit of Light Infantry - 26 Units of Heavy Infantry - 2 Units of Archers - 2 War-Magi - 1 Unit of Magi - 4 Artillery - 1 unit Conscript Infantry
As far as researching unit types, could i research legionnaires? recruitable Heavy infantry units, which come in the numbers of light infantry units? (1 unit = 100, instead of 25) but need to have researched superior forging for weapons, armor & i dunno? advanced tactics or something traits to do it?.
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lol, i dunno i'll fill this in some time i guess... :p
Oh! Btw! I'm mildly dyslexic hope that's not a prob... ;)
-> I have sexdaily, I mean Dyslexia!, Fcuk!.
-> 2 dyslexics run into a bank and shout: "Air in the hands! Mother Stickers! This is a fuck up!".
-> A dyslexic walked over to the bar to pick up sexy girl & said: "Grab a goat, you've pulled!".
<div style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><AD Space><br>lol, i dunno i'll fill this in some time i guess... :p<br><br>Oh! Btw! I'm mildly dyslexic hope that's not a prob... ;)<br>-> I have sexdaily, I mean Dyslexia!, Fcuk!.<br>-> 2 dyslexics run into a bank and shout: "Air in the hands! Mother Stickers! This is a fuck up!".<br>-> A dyslexic walked over to the bar to pick up sexy girl & said: "Grab a goat, you've pulled!".</div>
