NationStates Jolt Archive

Antonious stood at the bow of a war galley staring out at the rolling waves of the ocean. A beautiful day for sailing, the sails were full, the rowers down below were at a steady pace,

"Antonious! the other ships are joining us from the coast!, there! the Generals ship!"

Antonious pressed his body up against the side of his Galley gazing towards the flag ship of the fleet. It was wonderful with many colours and banners all over it,

"Maximus will like his new promotion to Tribunus laticlavius(Second in command) very much! it will come as a suprize!...the Senete was reluctant at first to send these men far east..but i talked them into it"

Antonious bragged to his aid not taking his eyes of the Generals vessel,

"I have been promoted to Primus pilus(Senior centurion)"

Hanging over the side of the Galley Antonious looked back to see ships as far as his sight would allow, a mighty force,

"Death to the Frozipans!" he shouted

OOC: Im assuming months have passed if you have reinforcements. In that time many Frozopians have landed on the island.

IC:

William smiled at the structure. The Frozopians had worked hard over the last month, and finally the central Kurile Island as of yet unamed had its first permanent looking settlement. A small town, surrounded by a large tough wooden wall supported by some stone, it was a marvel that the Frozopians built in such short time. In each corner of the rectangular fort sat a watch tower, that could also be used as a platform to make use of Frozopia's longbows. Around the walls were ditches dug deep with long wooden spikes erected at the base of the walls.

William feared a attack on his new homeland. Rumours had spread far of the Roman effort to destroy this colony, and William was determined to protect it. On the islands were roughly 15,000 Frozopians (non combatants.), showing the enthusiasm of the Frozopians to migrate to a new homeland. They had come in the boat loads, determined young men and women to claim their slice of the new land, risking pirates in the dangreous Sea's despite Frozopia's naval protection. And they were not disapointed.

Most of the Immigrants were split evenly between the central and southern isle, and with them came the ambitious merchants, charging the immigrants extortionate prices for spades, axes any items necessary for starting a new life, as well as buying the plentiful meat on the island to be salted and sent home.

William had long since moved to the central island, setting up his colonial centre here. Assisted by his new wife Koiko, he had began construction of the fort straight away, much like the one that dominated the southern island.
After hearing of the Roman attack rumours William had immediatly requested assitance from his noble friends at home.

He had not been disappointed. To join his 650 men on the island, his second in command at home brought William's cavalry, an extra 350 men and horses. Along side them came 6000 men and 1000 horses. 6000! William had never gathered such a large army out of Frozopia. Frozopia rarely gathered armies, prefering quick deadly raids with small forces but Frozopia would fight for this new land. It had a lot of potential, and King Clauro had stressed its importance in the future in the court before. Besides William was popular noble, and many gathered around his banner. And William expected more men.

Now the soldiers were split up equally between the two islands, eating all the food and being of little use. But they would be useful. In the future.

OOC: I will post more info on my small army later.

over the month that had passed the Kirisuban women had been busy.

On the central island they ran the very large farm outside the settlement. Koiko had found a husband they the other women hoped they could do the same. Having long discarded their kirisuban clothes they now wore the same style as everyone else on the island. they were so much warmer as well.

In the meantime aided by other Frozopians and two oxen they ploughed the large fields, built bamboo walls to mark the field boundaries and were nearly ready to plant the first crops of millet and barley.

Kirisuban merchants had visited from time to time and from them they had aquired the tools and the required seed.

Hens were next on the agenda but they would need to wait until the first crops were gathered in.

OOC: They are leaving Ostia now, it will take some time for them to arrive in the east again...good descriptons..

The sun was setting on the high seas for the first night on the journey back to the East. General Marcus Atillis Regulus boaded Antonious's vessel to discuss attack preperations,

"General word must have spread of this fleet..it is too large to conseal, every nation on the ocean must have seen us pass by, not to mention the ship we seen earlier.."

The General paced back and fourth,

"If we have lost the element of suprize with is very possible...we will still take them by number, The first wave will consist of...1,000 infantry, 200 archers and 300 light Equites(cavelry)..those are my numbers that i highly believe will eliminate what ever we encounter.."

Antonious replyed,

"Sir, what if they have reinforced their position?..with a fortress and a beachhead?"

The General looked at Antonious,

"That is for me to deal with, i am the General am i not? do you think you would better fill this rank?"

Antonious shook his head,

"no sir...i do not have knowlage of the feild as you do"

Antonious did not believe what he had just said, but there was a reason for Generals..and granted he was not one.

William swore.

The bastard naval officers refused to help. They were too busy helping protect the migrants pass through the dangerous waters, prefering the high pay (maybe even bribes William thought) offered by the merchants.
Do they not understand!? If we do not win this battle there will be no more migrants, no more merchants!

Of course Williams ships had volunteered, but they were too few. William had ordered them to stay in the natural harbour as a last resort.

But they ignored him, trusting in Frozopia's ability to fight off an invasion single handed. Well William had taken precautions. Remembering the Kirisuban beacons that detected the Frozopian raid so swiftly, William had set up such things on both the islands. It would act as a coastal watch, and would keep the men busy.

Walking along the fields, William watched the men and women tirelessly work at the land, as he considered his problems. When the enemy struck, William planned to bring all his people and their positions behind the fort. Then the Frozopians would meet the enemy on the field of battle. If the people saw beacons they were ordered to flee immediatly.

After weeks at sea, the fleet had lost 1 merchant vessel to the to a storm afew nights ago. Overall the fleet was in good condition and well on it's way to the Empire Of Kirisubo. Antonious was asleep in his quarters when he was rudely awakened by the shouts of his men, he arose to see what all the noise was about, halfway up the stairs he was met by a legionaire,

"Sir we are 15 miles off the cost of Kirisubo! the shape of land in the distance can be seen!"

Antonious brushed by the soldier and continued on his way to the deck where he also seen the outline of a land mass,

"Munifex! all of these ships cannot simply move into the harbor..ours and the General's i imagine will move ahead into our established camp on their beaches..the others will hang back a quarter of a mile just so they are visible to the island"

The Soldier gave his salute and moved to give the orders.

(OOC: mind if the Toop come along, could use the same premise of an off course raft taking some troops straight into Frozopian territory, or Ostian depending on whether everyone accepts)

OOC:
You could land on Kuriles island.
Cant wait till ya land really drunk

OOC:I can't wait to land ither, i will soon.. no need to rush the landings they will come...i wish i had a map so i could plan my movements better...i could throw any chance of victory i have out the window.

Antonious boarded the Generals ship and they sailed towards a visible Ostian En-campment on the beaches, soldiers lined the beaches yelling and cheering at the arrival of their General, Trumpets sounded loudly at the sight of the fleet. As far as the eye could see the ships fanned out over the sea.

Emperor Johan had heard of the large army the Frozopians had gathered in their new colony and as their ally he was ready to help them defend their land.

With Frozopian assistance, Johan sent 450 Knights, 3,000 Spearmen, 1,500 Swordsmen, and 550 Crossbowmen to the Kuriles. They were led by Grand Duke Franz Joseph Binder and were itching for a fight.

Reallydrunk']After weeks at sea, the fleet had lost 1 merchant vessel to the to a storm afew nights ago. Overall the fleet was in good condition and well on it's way to the Empire Of Kirisubo. Antonious was asleep in his quarters when he was rudely awakened by the shouts of his men, he arose to see what all the noise was about, halfway up the stairs he was met by a legionaire,

"Sir we are 15 miles off the cost of Kirisubo! the shape of land in the distance can be seen!"

Antonious brushed by the soldier and continued on his way to the deck where he also seen the outline of a land mass,

"Munifex! all of these ships cannot simply move into the harbor..ours and the General's i imagine will move ahead into our established camp on their beaches..the others will hang back a quarter of a mile just so they are visible to the island"

The Soldier gave his salute and moved to give the orders.

The Chamberlain Akechi Ichiro and Father Sebastio watch the Ostian fleet aproaching from the village of Anjiro. "Now it begins" the samurai says "we really need to keep the peace otherwise everyone will suffer"

The Jesuit nods and says "without peace theres no trade even for my people. I pray that the mapping expedition is sucessful and finds more islands otherwise we'll have a war over the colony"

"Lets greet them" the samurai says and the two men head to the beach

The mighty Ostian ships were just off the coast of Anjiro, the Ostians aproximate numbers ranged anywhere from 12 thousand to 14 thousand strong with every military trade known to the Empire. They were 2 of the strongest Legions in all Ostia, seasoned veterans. Ballistas, onagar and trebuchet's were benig made on the shores.

The incomming Legions were those of the honorable, Parthica II, Ulpia Victrix XXX. Commanded by General Marcus atillis Regulus.

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Antonious and the General landed on the beachs to be greeted by all the soldiers which Maximus had from the beginning, they added to the strenth of the force by at least 500. They stood at attention ready for war right there as the General passed by followed by Antonious closley,

"Where is Maximus?" The General asked Antonious

"One moment sir!" He replyed

He ran over and started speaking with the other officers then returned,

"Sir he went to the capital, he will be back any day now.."

The General was un-impressed, and gave a disgusted look,

"We are on the brink of an invasion! and Maximus is away! by the gods!"

Antonious showed the angry General to Maximus's tent where he made himself comfortable waiting for his second in command's return.

Antonious and the General stood around a table covered with maps .Maps they had taken from a lone pirate ship that had surrendered on the way to Kurisubo due to their numbers,

"Antonious..you will lead 1600 men to this southern island here, I will give Maximus 2300 reserves to follow you after you gain a foothold.."

He pointed out the way the ships would move on the map,

"I will be watching from the water and if needed i will reinforce both of you, for now that is the plan..you will not land in 1 big force but branch off and meet up after a victory is acheived.."

Antonious saluted.

The Chamberlain through the priest asked an Ostian officer for an audience with the new general.

He waits patiently.

(OOC: Jolt ate my post so to sumarize, I have landed, three rafts each carrying 1 Noomian Orc 15 Toopish Goblins and 10 Grobbles, two parties have been sent out to recon each consisting of 5 Toops, a raider party has been sent to find loot 1 Orc and 9 Toop, k)

The officer goes and enters the tent of Marcus Atillis Regulus and informs him that the chamberlain awaits ,he accepts. The officer shows the chamberlain in the tent where General Regulus stood in all his glory. The General was a veteran of Germainia and Gaul, he was dressed in a dark blue toga with gold trim, his chest plate was gold coloured aswell. On his helmet was white and dark blue feathers different from the others that were similar to a horse maine.

"Hello! I am General Marcus Atillis Regulus, and you sir?" Antonious stood beside him and gave a bow to the chamberlain

Regulus was a butcher, he loved war and faught them very well. The People of Ostia loved him, to his enemys he was a cruel bastard who was known to wipe out whole tribes. Starting above his left eye he had a scar that went over down his cheek almost to the bottom of his face, a very intimidating man.

IC:
The 6 Frozopians watched the strange creatures land.
"What do you think?" One whispered.
"Let me talk to them. You 5 have your weapons at the ready. If I say 'Queen of Frozopia', fire."
"Ok."

Riding out to meet the 5 Toop's, the soldier shouted a greeting. The horse was slightly skittish around new creatures, but was well disciplined and remained relatively calm.

Gritsnak didn't understand the strange mans language, Toopish Cyrilic wouldn't help and they didn't seemt the sort to speak Latin or Russian, he had picked up a little Kirisuban from his last visit to this place and so decided on using the language.

"We are Toopish raiders, we do not wish harm and ask if you have supplies to trade."

Reallydrunk']The officer goes and enters the tent of Marcus Atillis Regulus and informs him that the chamberlain awaits ,he accepts. The officer shows the chamberlain in the tent where General Regulus stood in all his glory. The General was a veteran of Germainia and Gaul, he was dressed in a dark blue toga with gold trim, his chest plate was gold coloured aswell. On his helmet was white and dark blue feathers different from the others that were similar to a horse maine.

"Hello! I am General Marcus Atillis Regulus, and you sir?" Antonious stood beside him and gave a bow to the chamberlain

Regulus was a butcher, he loved war and faught them very well. The People of Ostia loved him, to his enemys he was a cruel bastard who was known to wipe out whole tribes. Starting above his left eye he had a scar that went over down his cheek almost to the bottom of his face, a very intimidating man.

The old samurai had seen plenty of generals in his time and this one was no different.

He returns the bow and through the jesuit priest he says "My name is Akechi Ichiro, Lord Nori Anjo's Chamberlain.

He will be returning from Edo soon with Maximus san and if you need anything in the meantime I can be off assistance"

OOC: We speak Latin.

IC:
Staring warily at the group, the Frozopian soldier recognised their peaceful manner. However his men would remain the bush.
"Are there any more of you?" He asked.

(OOC: yeah but Gritsnak doesn't realise that, Latin is considered far too orderly in Toopian culture)

"There are more at the beach, we are on orders to find or trade for loot, will you see our wares?"

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Ripgutz had a grobble by his throat and was squezing the life out of the poor creature, fearing the smae for themselves the Grobbles had began to dig in far faster, already two pits had been dug out and occupied by Toopian Archers, the bow was a new invention in Toop with most coming from looted villages but there were others which were crafted poorly by the Toopian woodsmen, as the Grobble's head popped he threw up another one and began to put the pressure on.

"Sure." Knowing his fellows would follow him and that there were still 4 men watching the beacon (OOC: This is why the men saw you, they were watching the sea by the beacon wood pile.), he followed. Hoping the other soldiers would remain concealed, he pushed his horse forwards...

Gritsnak sneered as his Grobbles moved up dragging the vast sacks of loot across the ground, he followed the horse rider into the vast terrain of the island.

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Blodbash the Orc and his raiding party had circled around the beach looking occasionaly into the forests, Blods eyes could make out the visible outlines of ships, if they had just landed then there would be a chance for looting to take place.

(OOC: oki, Blodbash and his Toops have circled the beach and found the Ostians, they might be stopped by spotting a visibly large force, or the poor tactics of the Raiders could spark off hostilities between us two, unless you don't want me to get involved just yet.)

OOC:
I hope you know the Ostians havent landed on the Kuriles island yet...

(OOC: oh, I misread, which Island are we on?)

OOC:
Some Ostians are on one of the Kiriusban islands, and soon they will land to attack the Kuriles island.

(OOC: k, disregard the bit about me finding the Ostians, my bad.)

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The General nodded and a smile cracked on his face,

"Hello Akechi Ichiro i Am Marcus Atillis Regulus of Ostia, how may i be of service to you my good sir is the question? i have so much work to do! 13,500 soldiers are on those ships..i have to find somewhere to let them disembark..."

The General looked at the Chamerlain awaiting a reply....

the Chamberlain replies to the general "My Lord Nori Anjo had left instructions that one of our galleys guide your fleet to the other side of Hokkaido.

Then he wants to speak with you as soon as he returns with Maximus san.

Lord General Nakamura, the military commander of this province is in the area with a propositian for the Frozopians and yourself. The honoured general can tell you more about it"

OOC: Bump hm this slowed down a bit.

The General nodded in agreement,

"Thank you, the fleet must move soon! when is Maximus expected back? the quicker i destroy the enemy the quicker i can return home"

The General took his sword off the table and placed it in his sheath,

"Where is Lord General Nakamura? i will see him"


OOC: As soon as Maximus arrives the fleet will move out to attack the Frozipan colony

the Chamberlain couldn't believe the generals rudeness but didn't let it show.

"General Regulus, All i know is that Lord General Nakamura is in the area. I don't know when he'll reach here"

ooc: reallydrunk, i need a reply from Topal about the propositian before General Nakamura can meet with General Regulus

OOC: What was the proposition again?

ooc : this was what lord general nakamura sugested

General Nakamura orders tea to be brought in and he ponders briefly as it is poured and offered.

"Lord Conor" he replies "our people are concerned about recent developments as well. We've had a century of warfare and know full well what harm it can do. We prefer peace, trade and exploration.

We're also not in a position to wage a major war so soon after the end of our own civil war.

We also have a trade treaty with the Ostians the same way we have with you and would like to see peace in the region. theres plenty of land out there for everyone. it just has to be found first.

We can facilitate peace talks so your nations can discuss a peaceful solution. I can't understand why they would want to fight your people in the first place but we'll make ourselves available as mediators if we are requested.

I've also just returned from Edo and our Shogun has an idea of establishing a trade and military alliance between your people and ours. he also wants to include the Ostians. Betwen the 3 off us we would hold the balance of power in the region and not even Imperial Cathay could stop us from getting access to trade, safe ports and colonies anywhere in the region.

However it's doubtfull if it will work without the Ostians. Since we all need trade and colonies this looks like the best way to avoid a war. Given time i'm sure the Ostians could come round to seeing you as usefull allies in the region rather than enemies"

OOC: Here comes Frozopia. BTW Kiriusbo have you requested your land on the map in Aust's sign up thread?

IC:
Conor nodded. They were wise words.
"It is true, talks would be better than war. We do not want blood spilt over this colony, but we will not give it up without a fight. It holds great Importance for Frozopia. Maybe if this is all resolved, a triple alliance could occur. I am willing to meet the Romans."

General Regulus looked at Antonious and said,

"Get the camp on this beach taken apart immeaditly, move the garrison on the ships and make sure every ship is ready to set sail when i say so"

Antonious saluted then looked at the Chamberlain quickly to see his responce. Antonious knew the General was extremly arrogant and rude but did not always to seem that way. Antonious hopped on his horse and rode up and down the beach telling soldiers on each end to pass the word. Off the coast of Kurisubo was a large army, veterans of years of combat waiting for a fight.

The Chamberlain bowed when he was saluted as was expected of him.

"General, if you need me I can be found at Lord Anjo's house in the village. " he replies and leaves the camp

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Lord General Nakamura nods and says "then lets go once we get horses for you and your men. Time may well be off the essence"

He points out the fleet a mile or two down the coast and gives orders.

Horses are provided for Lord Conor and his men who can ride and Lord Nakamura leads them off with a 3 man mounted samurai escort as they ride down the coast road to Anjiro at speed.

The General notices it's custom to bow then returns it. Out on the beach the camp was being taken apart very quickly by the soldiers, they were all geared up ready to go to war. The Catapults and Bastilla's were made so they could be taken apart and put on the ships, when they arrived at their destination they could easliy be put back togeather.

"Thank you sir, if i need i will get ahold of you..somthing i do need and can't help is that my 2nd in command is a day or 2's ride from here..haha"

The General was a man who hand to have things done immeaditly, right when he thought it was time to do them. If it wasn't for Maximus leading an attack he probally wouldn't have waited at all.

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The Far West
Onboard the ICS Falunian, everyone was abuzz with excitement. Ever since contact with the Kirisubans had been initiated, the Senate had been keen to send a substatial expedition to this area, and thus when the Great Western Fleet was sent, a significant portion, two squadrons, was dispatched to make contact.

Now, Commodore Galron was in the bow of the ICS Falunian, ready to make contact. It was believed that other nations were in the area, and if contact were made with them so much the better. If force were needed there was little that could exert Caladonnian power better than 20 caravels.