NationStates Jolt Archive

The Caladonnian army of 90,000 advanced to the Ukrainian border and dug in. A secret diplomat was sent to the Bulgarian Knights, offering them 10 gold pieces each if they would fight for the Caladonnians. Meanwhile, the official diplomats to Deatharon proposed a new treaty- Caladonn would colomise all lands up to Kiev running down to the Black Sea, and that would be the permanent border betweent the respective empires.

To support the army, a mighty Caladonnian fleet of 50 ships began an epic journey from Caladonn, around the straights of Gibraltar and through the Bosphorous, to the Black Sea where they would begin amphibious operations against Deatharon on the coast.

OCC: The knights are indepndant as not they are not controlled by the goverment and I only rp as them.

The knigths response was," Though it tempting we have honor as we never break a deal that we agree to and as now we are bound to it."

The Diplomats respond, "The Empire would like to keep its current holdings in the urkaine due to its fields and the fact it is the primary farming land for the Empire."

The Imperial Soldiers of Deatharon recieve their orders to engage any Caladonn that dares cross the border. Thousands of men and slaves are drafted into service. The Army on the western border has 100,000 men with 25,0000 Knight Calivary. The sight was impressive.

AFter a much needed rest, the next day the diplomats returned to the Eternai's governor to discuss a treaty.

The governor said to the diplomats," What do you propose for the treaty?"

The knights elite even among knights sharpened their blades and perpared for battle and shined and repaired their armor. An knights went to the commander of Deatharon army and asked," When should we be ready for battle by?'

Duke Nikoli responds, "Soon we are getting reports they want more land. We gave them Poland and they still are not happy."

Thr knight said," When the first battle starts let us lead the charge as the first ones and show them what they are truly up against."

The Duke replies, "Very well do you want Archer support?"

The knights says," Alright, that will help greatly thank you."

The Duke replies, "Do not worry about it the enemy had numbers on us last time this time we have enough troops to beat them back."

The knight said," Yes, we shall I have read some documensts and agree this war can be won. Some of the other knights had expressed intrest in being granted land in the conquest and in turn will be willing to become knights for the Deatharon Empire."

The Duke replies, "If we win here we will push to retake Poland. Many of the old Knights who ruled there died and we would need to get new knights to take over. The lands in Turkey need to be adminstering as well."

The knight repsonded," The knights will be happy to hear this."

The Duke adds, "If we win we may march into Estonia as well that would also guarntee if any one is left out there will be more land available."

The knights responded," That is much land we may have to tell our kin back in Bulgaria to come and join the war. They would gradly fight only for land in exchange. As after the Eternia conquets of Bulgaria many knights no longer had to fight as the peace, order, and stablity they had created."

The Duke responds, "The Empire is so vast at this point we have possiable territories almost every where. The Empire is in serious need of warriors to fight off barbarians and other Empires."

Thr knight answered," We can proably bring up about 5100 from Bulgaria."

The Duke replies,"That many knights would be more than welcomed to fight for the Empire and to recieve land grants for there services."

The knight said," We shall send riders to retrieve them then. They proably be here within a week and a 1/2."

The Duke nods his head in agreement. In his mind he is thinking, (So many warriors with that we could easily start taking the lands in the North and south expanding the Empire to take control of the Eastern lands of Europe.)

The knight siad," We wish if this war not spread to our homeland Bulgaria as if they are invaded our loyalties will be divided."

The Duke replies, "Your homeland will not be threatned by Deatharon soldiers if the war spreads into your lands in Bulgaria it will be because Caladonnian troops invaded."

The knight responds," Thank you."

The Duke replies, "Your people have nothing to worry about. we have more than enough enemies to deal with than attack realitvely peaceful peoples."

A revolutionary change had taken place in the Caladonnian Senate, the current Archmage, Celsior III, was voted out of office, and replaced with Aramil VI, he was against a war for imperialism and knew the Caladonnians had had enough of this war. However, although his interests for trade and friendship were great, he also did not want to leave the borders unprotected, so another 25,000 men were sent to the front, and fortified the Deatharon border with stone forts. The fleet sailed into the black sea and established many bases on the coast, lending another 15,000 marines to the entrenchment. Archmage Aramil himself went to the front, and requested a meeting with the Deatharon ruler, expressing sorrow of the many lives lost on both sides during the long war. He hoped this symbolic and practical gesture of goodwill would lessen the gap between the two countries and begin a reconstruction process.

The knight bowed and said," I must converse with my fellows over this conver5sation. Thank you agian, and have goodbye for now."

He left the Dukes' quarters and went and told his fellow knights about the conversation and all of them were happy over the terms and they sent a messanger to tell the Duke that it was accepted and ther kin knights were on the way.'

The Duke sent a message to Czar Ivan: The Knights for hire seem eager to get land grants. I have promised them land on the new contested territories. The Message was sent by dispatch to Imperial City. (Moscow)


OOC: Moscow is the capital of the Deatharon Empire called Imperial City.

The governor said to the diplomats," What do you propose for the treaty?"

"It's very simple really. You will become a client state of the Empire. You will still be your own nation, but Imperial troops must be allowed to pass throught your territory as well as any other person from the Empire. Plus, you will recieve us as gardians. If you are faced with a large threat, we will move in and help. But you will be in control of your borders and will need to make sure that no barbarian armies or anything get throught into Taledonia. There will be free trade of course; and you will be able to expand as you will as long as it does not interfere with the Empires plans. This is our offer, and I suggest you take it." said the head diplomat to the governor, making sure that the governor understood that there was an entire legion positioned in his city.

OCC: I know about client states and wouldn't be happy about the situation.

The governor answered," I only can impose this upon Bulgaria. As of this we will allow you troops free acess in turn you allow our soldeirs open access in turn. Also we will not become a clientt state, but we will become your allies. The rest of the treaty is aggreable to me.'

The knights heard of this and thanked the duke.

OCC: I know about client states and wouldn't be happy about the situation.

The governor answered," I only can impose this upon Bulgaria. As of this we will allow you troops free acess in turn you allow our soldeirs open access in turn. Also we will not become a clientt state, but we will become your allies. The rest of the treaty is aggreable to me.'

(OOC: Damn, lol, another history nerd who knows of the client states. And by the way, I own Bulgaria. It's one of the places that I call "Greece.")

IC:

"Your soldiers will have access to our lands, but you must become a client. Mere allies are not as...trustworthy. The Empire has many enemies and doesn't need a potential threat in the East." he replied.

(OOC: I won't use it like the romans used client states. I won't impose taxes on you or anything, just the things I listed in my previous post.)

Czar Ivan got both messages at the same time. The one from his Duke about offering land to Knight for hire and about a peace settlement with Caladonn. The Czar was in a bind. He however had an idea if he could get some of his soldiers off the Western front and back home he could have the warriors for hire defend Turkey and offer them lands from their and south down. The Plan invade into the Holy land. He Sent two messages one to offer the Knights For a chance to help liberate the Holy land. and one to Caladonn to meet at the western border. The Czar headed to his carriage it would be a long ride.

OCC: Techinally, you nver siad you conquered Bulgaria all I saw on the map Spooty made was an outpost or a city. If I am wrong please find the post and I will think it over.

The governor said," If you have read the ancient books you would know not to cross the Eternia. But, I will never be a client state instead I am willing to swear upon pain of death of this and upon my honor."

The knights sent in reponse said," Our master the Eternia have already conquered much of the Palastine and are now closr to taking Damascus.

The army besieging Damascus grew to 24,000 swordsmen, 16,00 longbow men, 6,000 heavy calvary, and 6,000 horse archers.

OCC: Techinally, you nver siad you conquered Bulgaria all I saw on the map Spooty made was an outpost or a city. If I am wrong please find the post and I will think it over.

The governor said," If you have read the ancient books you would know not to cross the Eternia. But, I will never be a client state instead I am willing to swear upon pain of death of this and upon my honor."

(OOC: I'll find it.)

IC:

"Very well, I guess that will have to do."

The Czar recieved word on his way to the Caladonn border that the Holy land was nearly liberated. The thought of that was astounding. The Czar regains composure and saids, "Very well if you wish the lands promised they will be granted from the Urakine and Turkey but be warned the populations their will have to be broken in so to speak." The scribes write this down and sends it to the Knights. A duke comes up, "sir what about our own people." The Czar replies, "They can get the lands east of the Urals as we conqueor them."

The knights in response said,"Why not jsut send us to Gerogia and fight and we conquer the lands in your name and we take the lands as our own."

As the army was made ready, the surprised troops learned that the Emperor himself would be leading the force in their conquests of Greece. It was decided that the army would be split in two; one force would be taken over by boat and would conquer Western Greece, while the second force would be lead by the Emperor overland and would take Northern Greece.

(OOC: Just because I don't want to name every single country that is in our modern world, I'm just refering to Greece and all the countries from Bulgaria, up throught Serbia all the way to the Alps as the single country of Greece.)

As the forces departed in their seperate ways, the brother of the Emperor, Marcus Kellerman who was a senator, was left in charge of the Empire in the Emperors absence.

(OOC: Here you go Scandivans, it's on page 6 I think.)

OCC: Sorry, I didn't check there as I started posting later on into the thread.

The governor siad," Here is 6000 pounds if gold in return fir this treaty and these lands."

OCC: Is that fair enough?

The Czar thought about this for a few minutes and replyed, "Agreed, you have full permission to invade Gerogia and take the lands as your own by Imperial decree. I will also send 5,000 Deatharon infantry men to help in the conquest."

The knights agree to it and thank the emperor. The knights and Deatharon soldier head out and conquer Gerogia in the name of the Deatharon Emnpire.

OCC: Taledonia, mostly I read the front page for nations holdings.

(OOC: First off, it should be posted on the front page that I own that. And second, why are you thanking me for land? I gave you no land.)

IC:

The diplomats thanked the Eternai and left the palace. The legion was assembled and reloaded onto the boats which sailed off back towards the Empire.

Gaul, a.k.a France

3 Diplomats with a guard of two legions passed throught the Alps into the lands of the Spooty, searching for settlements, or Spooty scouts that could lead them to the governor of the region.

OCC: I speed read and most of over read, sorry about confusing the subject and I am thanking you for allowing me to dwell within those lands.

The governor returned to business and began to order that maps be drawn up.

(OOC: Kaduna not Spooty, but you can call me Spooty if you want :D )

Kaduna scouts encountered the diplomats, they led the Taledonians to the governers Palace, the governer offered peace to the Taledonians

I would like to start with Algeria for my borders. My capital is where Algiers currently lies. I have an army of 200,000 in the north fully trained.

(OOC: Sorry, I can call you Kaduna. Oh and you should update the map and place a link to it on this page. I'll also post the new link on the front page for all to see.)

IC:

The diplomats walked into the palace of the barbaric race as the legions pitched a camp outside of the Kaduna city.

"We have an offer for you, the people of Kaduna. Become a client state and recieve peace, or decline our generous offer and have our glorious armies at your doorsteps.

If you become a client, you will still be your own nation, but Imperial troops must be allowed to pass throught your territory as well as any other person from the Empire. Plus, you will recieve us as gardians. If you are faced with a large threat, we will move in and help. But you will be in control of your borders and will need to make sure that no barbarian armies or anything get throught into Taledonia. There will be free trade of course; and you will be able to expand as you will as long as it does not interfere with the Empires plans.

I would like to start with Algeria for my borders. My capital is where Algiers currently lies. I have an army of 200,000 in the north fully trained.

(OOC: I control Algeria, but you could RP the people and could possible lead a revolt again my Empire.)

(OOC:

http://img151.echo.cx/img151/1497/europe40wp.png

updated map, i did it before i realised Taledonias post, also ive been out of it for a few weeks so iam definantly wrong)

The Govener agrees to this treaty.

OOC: Last post for tonight)

IC: A Deatharon Scout enters into Taledonian lands from turkey and starts scouting seeing if it will be an easy conquest.

(OOC: Ya, your wrong, I now control all that white area that's to the east of my Empire up to Deatharon and everyone. And I also own Algeria and Morocco. And Crete and Balearies.)

IC:

Please at this, the diplomats left back towards the Empire, knowing that the northern borders were safe now.

Southern Border

The Deatharon scout was unlucky enought to have passed a Taledonian border scout. The scout pursued the intruder and shot a well placed arrow at the enemy scout, knocking the man from his horse.

(OOC:

http://img34.echo.cx/img34/2654/europe46zx.png

this right?)

(OOC: More or less, with the exception of Crete belongs to me to, and the other nations need to have their places filled in. Check the front page to see who owns what.)

OCC: I control most of the Holy Land and I am usure that I control Bulgaria or not.

If no one objects, I'd like to sign up to this thread - I'll take greenland... yeah, I know it's not exactly europe but neither is northern africa, the middle east or "atlantis" so I'm hoping you'll be a bit lenient considering the entire europian landmass has been claimed or conquered. :p

I'll also assume the ice sheet is not as far to the coast as per norse legends and all that.

Kingdom Name: Dracoriava
Capital Name: Dracos amon

Capital Location/Background: Southern most peninsula, on one of the coastal isle of the great southern fjord (near modern day Qaqortoq - say that ten times fast). The capitial is a fair sized settlement of 25,000 consisting of a mix of wooden and stone architecture. The cities main defence is the natural icy waters flowing around the fjord island and the large stone perimeter wall surrounding it. There are two vast stone bridges that cross over to the island, one to the east and one to the north. This joins the city with the main trade lane known locally as 'the Great Dracos Highway' that crosses much land to join up most major settlements along both the east and west coasts. It is paved in the southern region and some parts of the western coast, otherwise it is of various qualities of bare earth.

Kingdom background: The region of Dracoriava was first settled by norse/europian narwhal merchants some five hundred years ago. For many years they lived in the cool region braving the icy sea waters to harvest the pseudo 'unicorn horns' which were often sold to gullable nobles and monarchs on the europian mainland for lucrative prices. For the next two hundred years, settlers immigrated peacefully to this isolated region and soon a number of local industries in fishing, whaling and farming developed into profitable trade venues.

Around three hundred years ago a large ragtag fleet of 125 wooden ships of various sizes landed in the main eastern port of Dracos Luminous. Full of weary refugees and battlescarred warriors the groups nominated leaders sought asylum, telling a tale of two seperate factions both driven from their homelands by war, famine and oppression. Fate brought the two groups together in the form of a massive ocean tempest that sweep both fleets into the northern atlantic and towards the east coast of Dracoriava. A deal was made with self-styled merchant monarch of Dracoriava and in exchange for the battered flotilla of vessels permanent asylum was granted. This marked an important turning point in Dracoriavan culture as the new immigrants incorporated themselves into the isolated society.

Over the next two hundred years, the kingdom grew in relative peace with those wishing battle joining either one of the small warbands that raided europe at random or signed on for one of the numerous whaling parties. By now the Celts and the Norseman made up the two main cultural groups in Dracoriava. The union of cultures was generally a peaceful one until this time when a norse hunter was accused of stealing an important celtic relic. The small incident should of remained as such however, ambitious would-be leaders took advantage of the sensitive situation and used it to fuel division between the celts and the norseman. After a few years of mounting tensions the between the two factions hostilities finally broke out and resulted in an ongoing civil war that lasted for over fifty years. By this time neither side gained had much of an upper hand and hence had grown tired of the fighting. The civil war ceased when both of the aging faction leaders had died not long after the original relic was found within the stomach of an ancient polar bear by a young hunter. The discovery lead to doubt over the original claims of the faction leaders and their inevitable downfall.

This year the kingdom of Dracoriava is celebrating the 40th anniversary of it's reunification. The last forty years have been prosperous as demand for whale oil and seal fur grows along with the average price of the much prized Narwhal horns. However, properity has a price and there have been recent concerns about the kingdoms population on the regions dwindling resources. Many now turn to the newly ordained King of Dracoriava, Redland III, whom in turn looks towards the horizon and the setting sun, and the old world that lies beyond......

OOC: I also control the area between Estonia and Poland, up to the Deatharon border.

IC: Caladonn welcomed the news of peace with Deatharon, and turned their attention to a newly discovered kingdom in the south, the Taledonians. Caladonn set up a fortified border along the Rhine and Danube rivers in their territory bordering Taledon, and constructed a series of forts. The area between the two rivers was especially fortified, as the Caladonnians were worried of reports of Kaduna becoming a vassal to this foreign empire.

The young emperor had accomplished much in his few years rule and was now know as Alexander Victor, the first Emperor to ever bear a different name than simple Emperor Kellerman. With most of the western medditereanian under the control of the Empire, the easter medditereanian at peace with Taledon, and Gaul now answering to Taledon, Alexander now set his sights on Germany; a province that even in the old Empire was unstabble and difficult to tame. But he saw it as his destiny to conquer Germany, and he was not easily turned from what he thought was his destiny. Immeadiatly, he began building up his forces, recalling many legions from other territories that didn't really need them; started stockpiling vast amounts of resources; and sent emmisaries to Gaul to demand that an army of Kaduna be assembled to act as auxilia to the Taledonian legions.

After careful placement, the Emperors forces, with the exception of the Kaduna auxilia, was in place. There were 9 legions positioned along the Rhine river in Gaul, awaiting the Kaduna auxilia before crossing; 12 legions positioned around the Danube and southern border of Germany; and the 15 legions that the Emperor would personally command positioned by the Alps which would cut a diagonal throught Germany seperating their forces. This made a total of 36 full legions. It would prove to be one hell of an invasion.

(OOC: i lent out some troops to Caladonn, what happened to them?)

the Kaduna will spare 10,000 troops.

The Kaduna auxilia was brought up to the legions on the Rhine. And thus, the order was given to commence the invasion. First on the list, the various forts and encampments the barbarians had set up along the rivers.

(OOC: Could you tell me how many forts and things you have along each river so I can RP sieging them? Thanks Caladon.)

(OOC:
Laskon: Germany, Poland
Deatharon: Russia, Poland and Ukraine, Middle East

I also control the area between Estonia and Poland

so whos got Poland?)

Caladonn, could I have Portugal????

(OOC: Sorry, Laskon controls Poland, and Portugal isn't taken so go ahead and claim it.)

The Missing Deatharon scout forced a responds a Deatharon Warfleet of 50 warships set sail for Greece from Turkey with orders to find the scout or avenge his death.

(OOC: i may have it right this time
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/1350/europe43ky.png
i hope its right)

Admiral Lockheart sat in his cabin. His fleet of 64 galleys had been given the unlucky duty of border guard; which was the most boring out of all of all of them. So he sat in his cabin and played chess with his first mate. There was a knock at the door.

"Admiral?" asked Normin, a sailor on Lockheart's ship, "We've spotted a large fleet of war ships to the east, sir!"

"What?! Have the fleet ready immeadiatly! We will go counter this threat before it comes any closer and will see what it's intentions were. Damn, I knew there were pirates in these waters but I never thought they could organize into a fleet." replied Lockheart.

(OOC: i may have it right this time
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/1350/europe43ky.png
i hope its right)

(OOC: Good job.)

I claim Portugal. I also claim my 200,000 strong army. My capital is the current Portugese capital: Lisbon.

The War fleet led by Adrimal Sloan moved across the high seas as they headed to the last know location of the scout (Greece) The Fleet was fully manned and equipped for any encouter of enemy ships.

I send diplomats to Spain to discuss the possibilities of an alliance. I propose to Spain a 50-50 deal. If one of us are attacked, I propose that the other must come to help.

OOC: I control Poland, but not Germany, where Taledon seems to be attacking. Laskon has that, but he hasn't posted for a really long time. Sorry Spooty! I forgot about your 10,000 men that you sent to aid me. Assume they were sent back with great honor and plunder from the campaign, eternally thanked for having helped Caladonn in her time of need.

IC: The troops had finished fortifying the southern Polish border, but still had friendly intentions toward their southern neighbors. A diplomatic mission was sent, with Minister of Foreign Affairs Feriath Barca, a wily politician, but with a strict sense of honor. He inquired if the nation's Taledonian neighbors would wish assistance in their planned invasion of Germany. Since Caladonn controlled the upper coast, perhaps a pincer movement was in hand. Also, since Spooty was Caladonn's time-honored ally through many years, Caladonn sent 5,000 archers to aid the Spooty contingent, under the command of Captain Tirian Foranon.

OOC: Spooty I orginally controled Poland and gave it to Caladonn. To end a war between us Laskon controls Germany.

(OOC:
Spooty was Caladonn's time-honored ally through many years, Caladonn sent 5,000 archers to aid the Spooty
1. Aid me in what :confused:
2. Kaduna not Spooty
3. ill do an updated map soon)

OOC: sorry to give you such a headache

(OOC: im good)

(OOC: O, I thought Caladonn controlled Germany also since Laskon hasn't replied in a long time. And since it looks like he won't come back to this, Caladonn, why don't you just take his lands. Or else Spooty, you can take them or somebody else can take them. And update on the map that it's white terrain when you finish updating.

OOC: Sorry! I've usually been good about not getting Spooty and Kaduna confused , but not that time I guess. You said you sent troops to aid Taledon, so I sent troops to aid you. And I don't really want to control Germany, I have plenty of territory as it is and I don't really want to go to war with Taledon. However, I could rp as defending barbarian tribes if you wish.

Czar Ivan fearing the new people on his southwestern border sends a message to the leaders of Caladonn to request a alliance to protect each other from the Taledonians.

The Archmage recognized the need for an alliance and greeted the pact with open arms, but stipulated that the agreement should not be specially against Taledonia since Caladonn did not yet know their intentions in the area.

Meanwhile, an army of 50,000 was marshalled on the Germanic Coast, to begin a push inland in conjunction with both the Taledonians and another 50,000 troops in western Poland.

The Czar agreed but replied that the Taledonians seemed more of threat than anyone else at this point.

The Western Army sends hundreds of men towards the borders of Taledonia. The Massive stone castiles were almost construted in that area with the Wooden ones already complete. The Military in Turkey goes from 10,000 men to 60,000 men.

The 50 Warships keeped going to Greece not running to any problems yet.

The knights of Bulgaria/Georgia were willing to pledge 10,000 knights if they= Czar would grant Bulgaria fully to the Eternia and also that the Eternia would send another another 5,000 knights from Bulgaria that would join them.

(OOC: O.k. that would work out Caladonn, thanks. And Scandivans, I own Bulgaria.)

IC:

Of the coast of Greece

The fleet sped through the rough waters. A storm was coming, not large enough to cause any damage, but large enough to ensure that everyone and everything got wet. They would arrive at the enemy fleet in a matter of minutes.

Rhine River

It appeared that barbarian tribes had taken control of the country once again. It appeared no one could stand up to those unwashed barbarians, but this time, it would be different. The still standing forts that had previously been set up by the Laskonians were full of barbarian warriors and would have to be dealt with before continuing inland.

Scouts had reported a total of 18 fortresses and camps along the Rhine, so the 9 legions were split up and each took one of them, but only taking the ones in the middle. The plan was to open a gap to seperate the barbarians and allow imperial forces to move into the country and meet up with the other forces of the Empire.

Danube River

The scouts for the legions on the Danube had reported a similar number of forts and camps, which would have to be dealt with. However, there was a large number of legions along the Danube, and they were ordered to attack the ones on the far side of the river, for the Emperors force would deal with the ones closest to the Alps.

Taledonian-Deatharon Border

With the mobalization of Deatharon troops on the border, the Empire responded. Tho the Deatharon force was only in the hundreds, 2 full legions, making a total of 12,000 men were sent to the border to aid the various forts that were along the border. Therefore on the border there would be 6 whole legions to defend against a possible threat from the Deatharon Empire.

*King Redland III sat on his throne in the great hall of Dracos Amon frowning down at the men below as each took his turn to report to their king. He was not in a good mood. News of latest attempts to sail west towards the rumoured sightings of land had come back heralding disasterous failure, with the last ship of the ten vessel strong expedition telling a woeful yet familiar tale of the dreaded head of Jorgamund rising up from the ocean depths to consume and destroy each ship one by one. Naturally Redland III was displeased. He now faced a major dilema, continue his fathers dream to establish the beginnings of a great new Dracos Midgard in the rumoured eden to the west beyond the mighty Jorgamund or return to the old lands of the east. If the vastly overpopulated kingdom of Dracoriava was to survive for another ten years more land and resources would be needed. Redland III knew this and though his peoples hopes centred on the mythical new Dracos Midgard, it seemed Jorgamund would force them towards an unwanted second option...*

"This is my decree. Gather ten more trade ships and seek out ten of our strongest warriors, ten of our finest scholars, ten of our fairest merchants, ten of our hardiest landowners and ten of our most devoted holy men. They are to make up this kingdom's first delegation of diplomats to be sent beyond our icy shore and return to the old world."

*The other men in the great hall were shocked. No power in europe knew of the existance of Dracoriava, only traders and raiders made the long sea voyage over the great eastern ocean to ply their trade. Many nobles could trace their bloodlines back to the arrival of exiles many centuries ago and feared what teh outcome would be if the old world knew of the existance of a fully fledged kingdom and not just a bunch of mongrel barbarian tribes.*

"But my lord! It is written in the founding stone that contact with the old lands is forbidden! We cannot-"

*Redland III rises from his throne in anger.*

"I know what is written in the stone!! Do not assume that I make this decree out of ignorance!"

"B-b-but my lord-"

"Silence!"

*Redland III's voice echoes it's fury throughout the great hall. He waits for a few minutes before seating himself back in his throne.*

"The decree stands! We must make contact with the old world and learn it's ways properly! The kingdom is on the brink here gentleman, we must expand now, not later, if we are to survive the coming winters and the west as proven inaccessable. Do I make myself clear?"

*The men all bow.*

"Yes my lord. Your decree shall be acted upon."

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Four months later...

*The new delegation sailed out of the city Dracos Luminous with the finest and fastest trading vessels in the kingdom. There goal was a simple one - sail east across the great ocean and make contact with the first foreign power that they run into...*

OOC: Then Taledonia, I'll rp as the barbarians for now. And New Drakora, I'll assume you are sighted off the coast of Norway.

IC: Escathon, Norway
A man atop a lighthouse, looking out into the distance, saw ten ships appear on the horizon. They were of an unkown type that had not been previously seen. He ran down and sent a message to Commodore Isthamar, the naval commander in this region. The Commodore readied ten ships, and set sail. Soon, they were within catapult-shot of the foreign vessels, and Isthamar raised his speaking horn, booming out, "Welcome to the lands of Caladonn, strangers. Do you come in peace?"

Fort Ilgard, North Germany
General Teclar, Commander of the Northern Front, shouted to the 10,000 troops arrayed in front of him. They roared back, they were ready for anything. He raised his sword, and gave the signal to move out. The men cheered, and fell into marching order behind him, marching into the unkown territory of the barbarians. All along the Northern frontier, four other Legions were doing the same thing, marching down into barbarian-controlled land. Also, in Western Poland, another five Legions were marching out, ready to fight. Swiftly behind the legions came settlers, building fine stone roads and sowing fields near newly-constructed houses. Caladonn was expanding once again.

OOC: I'm going to try to split up my posts as barbarians and Caladonn. Now I'm posting as barbarians. Would you rather do each fort individually? That's what I'm doing here.

IC: Fort Krakgan, Rhine River, Germany
Warlord Kurgan surveyed the field in front of the stone walls. 3,000 Taledonian legionaries were filing onto the battlefield, in full battle array. Kurgan ordered the catapults to begin firing, ancient machines, relics of civilization in Germany. However, they were still in good working order, and masonry and flaming tar were lobbed at the approaching enemies. 1,000 archers along the walls drew their bows, sighting for between the Taledonian shields, and their shots flew toward the enemy. Kurgan was confident, for the enemy did not know of what he had planned- a secret force of 500 cavalry, to come up behind the Taledonians. That, with his 500 infantry and 1,000 archers in the fort, should be able to quell the enemy opposition.

In the north, the barbarian tribes were less prepared, not expecting a full-scale assault by what they had previously believed to be peaceful fishermen. However, three tribes united, as the other three in that area were cut down by the Caladonnian military machine. They prepared a great ambush on the II Legion, planning to catch them by suprise.

In the east, the barbarians withdrew, biding their time and hoping to unite with other tribes.

The Ships of Taledonia were seen by the sailors of Deatharon even though the Rain was pouring the Adrimal ordered all Marines on Deck and to distrubte weapons to the sailors. The Deatharon Flags were up and the Taledonians would most likely see the 50 flags.

The Czar declares that the Empire of Deatharon reconginzes Bulgaria as territory of the Eternia. He asks that the 10,000 Knights be used to guard the borders of Taledonia and Deatharon. 5,000 more Deatharon troops are sent there as well.

10,000 knights of Georgia came to the border and set up camp.

Damn it. Bloody forum ate my post, the one time I don't copy the bloody thing to notepad as well :headbang:

Anywho - M'kay... if it helps the ships are about mid-sized as far as europian standards go and look something like viking longboats but with an aftercastle built into the hull. Oh, and they're unarmed trading ships... emphase on 'unarmed' :p

*The voyage across the north atlantic was a long audious journey of icy sea spray and freezing galeforce winds. It would've been a lot less audious if the destination had been relatively close by Iceland but that small isle had been ruled out as the destination early on - it was considered to be far too remote from the europian mainland in order to make proper contact with the foreign powers. Instead the delegation had decided to head for the old lands of Midgard, it was symbolic in a way - the exiles returning to the land of their forefathers - but those of celtic hertiage couldn't help but feel left out and many among the delegation made their feeling clear. To solve the growing arguement Olaf, a wisened old warrior considered by many to be the kingdoms best hunter and chosen leader of the delegation, offered a compromise. After the delegation had finished up it's duties in the old lands of midgard they would move south and make a second stop at the celtic homeland. There was still a few grumbles afterwards that it should be the other way around but overall the compromise was fully agreed upon.

And so after many months of endless ocean, land was sighted on the horizon. It was quite a symbolic moment for the nordic men - this was the land of their fore fathers afterall - but for the crew members onboard the trading vessels whom had been here many times before it was simply a time to make the routine navigation check.

As the ships drew closer to the mainland they were met by the sight of ten warships of unknown origin rushing forwards to meet them. This made a few of the traders uneasy but under the watchful eye of Olaf, the delegation held it's course. Soon they were in range of the other ships catapults and Olaf could see a tall slender man climb up the front of the one of the warships, with what looked like a speaker horn in hand (hard to tell over distance). Sure enough the mans voice was heard clearly in Olaf's ears shortly after.:*

"Welcome to the lands of Caladonn, strangers. Do you come in peace?"

*Gesturing for a speaker horn of his own, Olaf received one from the ships captain and made his reply:*

"Yes. Ve come in peace. Ve are how do you say, 'diplomats' from my homeland of Dracoriava. You are here to escort us to our destination ya?"

I send 50,000 to the Spainish border. I demand a word with their ruler. An alliance or not?

The 50,000 are lead by General Voinich and are setting up an outpost outside of Badajoz (Spainish border city). 15,000 of them are crossbowmen in trenches and 5,000 knights are in the front. In the middle, 30,000 pikeman protect the trench. They wait for the call to attack.

Sorry for calling you Spain, Agaeol. I'll give you a day to respond.

I also send diplomats to Caladonn. I propose a mutual protection pact or an act of steel.

The Deatharon forces in the Taledonian-Deatharon bordered numbered 6,000 men added by the 10,000 Knights from the Eternia. The Czar was impressed and said to his field commanders, "I would like to see the Taledonians start something now."

The Fifty warships were ready and prepared for the Taledonian Warships.

(OOC: Deatharon, how can you say that you recgonize Scandivans as the rulers of Bulgaria? It was a mixup between us because he didn't see one of my previous posts saying that I conquered Bulgaria. I don't know where he got those knights from.)

IC:

The fleet saw the ships, and also saw that they outnumbered them. But it was protocol, diplomacy first. A white flag was risen on the Admirals ship.

Rhine

At each of the forts, the legions stayed far out of range of the barbarians, prefering to only cut off their supply lines and barricade them in their fort. They also fired huge stones from their trebuchets at the enemy forts to destroy sections of the walls or buildings or even large groupings of men.

Danube

Seeing that the barbarians were fleeing at the sight of the legions, they continued to move inland. After several weeks, they met up with the Emperors forces and would continue up into the country.

Taledon-Deatharon border

The legion commanders stationed on the border laughed at the puny force the Deatharons had brought up. They only numbered the strenght of a single legion, and there were 6 legions stationed. It would be a sad attempt if they were to invade.

OOC: I thought the Scandivans had conqured it my mistake, but I will let him post his repely before I Edit my post.

IC: The Sight of so many Taledonian troops on the borders forced 20,000 men from the northern borders of the Empire to the Taledonian- Deatharon borders (will not be there untill next year game time).

The Adrimal ship went towards the Taledonian fleet he was esscorted by two other warships all the flags were white to symbolize peaceful intent.

OOC: Okay I will the supply the knights from Isreal and other knights that I sent to conquer Gerogia were enlisted to the Eternia and were promised land in return of their sevice and they would get the land one way or another and so they gained that by entering the service of Deatharon and were granted Gerogia for land.

OOC: Ok the Czar will retract the stament and offers lands to the Knights for service.

This is a declaration of war against Agaeol. I send my 50,000 thousand men to Madrid. I also send an extra 15,000 as reinforcements.

Since no one is in Madrid, I march on the city and fortify it with my 75,000. Then I start drafting Spainards to my military.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=422448

ummm yoo spelt "Medieval " wrong... just letting you know ^_^

Ya, I realize that, too late now tho.

OOC: Contoros, just because Ageaol hasn't responded within an hour doesn't give you the right to automatically take the city.

Offshore of Norway, Caladonn
The diplomat raised his speaking horn once again, and shouted, "Welcome, diplomats of Dracoravia. I see some among your crew who look almost to be our kin, you most certainly have an interesting story to tell. Do you wish to speak with the regional governor, or the Archmage?"

Rhine River, Germany
Several of the smaller forts ran short on food and water, but most were either relatively self-sufficient or were well-prepared. The trebuchet stoens were countered with hastily built repairs and catapults.

Danube River, Germany
The barbarians continued to retreat, setting up large ambushes and traps, sabotaging the Taledonian supplies.

Well I'm seiging his city.

Offshore of Norway, Caladonn
The diplomat raised his speaking horn once again, and shouted, "Welcome, diplomats of Dracoravia. I see some among your crew who look almost to be our kin, you most certainly have an interesting story to tell. Do you wish to speak with the regional governor, or the Archmage?"

"Who is this "Archmage?" you speak of ya? Maybe ve speak to governor first and learn of culture before ve speaks vith any Archmage ya?"

It's been a few RP years since I attacked Madrid. When do I win?

OOC: Well, considering the defender hasn't responded, it can go on indefinitely.

IC: Norwegian Coast, Caladonn
The diplomat replied, "The Archmage is the Supreme ruler of Caladonn, the leader of our nation. We will escort you to the governor if you wish."

OOC: Im back had to mive comp upstairs and needed port adapter anyways ill be your ally Parthini

-Algiers, Algeria
4 Diplomats and 2 merchants bering gifts entered the city. They proceded to enter the main square into the government building. They stepped inside and declared themselves diplomats of Egypt. They presented there gifts and asked to speak to a high ranking official they waited patiently.................

Well, since this is dead and has been for a long time, I am officially backing out now.