[IC] TW:epic fantasy

[oblivion6]

beginning of turn 13

the war: in the north, within the territory of the risen empire the war continues to heat up as the reforged kingdom brings up a massive army of reinforcements, the queendom experiences a huge boost in morale for the queen herself has arrived to inspire her troops to victory while at the same time the risen empire recieves a large contigent of troops, courtesy of the deep trolls.

this arrival of reinforcements for both sides has meant neither side made any real headway but spelling death for hundreds of brave men on both sides

meanwhile, at sea the daring and highly trained fleet of the venetian isles manages to inflict massive damage on the enemy fleet through their use of superiour and bold tactics.

peace in the woods: life in theelven freeholds begins to return to normal as a daring strike team from the queendom of faluna and the reforged kingdom had, unbeknowest to the rest of the world, slain the lady of the oaks and ended her the charm she had spread over the woods

war in dhevan?: fighting on the isle continues as the venetian forces secure their own neighborhoods but the rest of them remained in gang hands until a massive army of hellraisers and jack soldiers arrived on the isle and started a firestorm of violence with gangs ambushing soldiers in the streets and blowing up entire sections of the docks.

despite this, the jacks pressed on and have established their portion of the city as a protectorate of the trade federation. it is unknown what the venetians will do with their own small section of the city

to the world

the esteemed queen lymsleia has magically broadcasted a message to the entire continent. dear citizens of faluna and the world, many of you know that my grand armies are on a grand crusade to eliminate the threat of the vile risen empire. it appears that the the empire is now growing desperate enough to strike at the head of the nations opposing them, for they are clearly behind a vicious attack against the safety of my own mind, seeking to gain control of my thoughts and actions. clearly they believed that i would be easier to manipulate. the reason i stand before you all today is to implore the world to rise up. rise up, and end this tyrannical magocracy!!

[Nemesis67]

Jack Collective
Morale: +++++ +++++

To the Hellraisers (++++)

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You have our blessing to establish a recruiting station on the Isle, provided that you aid us in rebuilding a government there by helping deal with the gangs and militias. In addition, we would request that during the reconstruction effort you don't take any contracts to attack the Collective. That would result in an interesting situation...

-Ambassador Jack

To the Venetian Isles (PM)

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We need to discuss the situation of the Isle of Dhevan. To be frank, your forces are probably needed elsewhere at the moment. The Queendom and Reforged spent the last season both slaying the Lady of the Oaks and managed to hold off the Risen's counteroffensive at the same time. Even with the Deep Trolls aid, the Kingdom is the strongest military power on the continent, and there are no guarantees that others won't join in against the Risen.

Dividing the Isle would be an offense to its citizens. The Collective can reclaim it and keep the people safe from the unsavory elements, and rebuild it into an independent power again.

-Commander Jack

[hydroplatypus]

Venetian Isles

To Jacks/Hellraisers

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We would have preferred that you consult us before you made these actions. However you do make a point. Our forces have proven insufficient to stop the rampant violence that has plagued the isles, and our forces are needed elsewhere. We are willing to discuss terms for the withdrawal of our forces from Dhevan.

As a condition of withdrawing our troops you both must agree to remain neutral in the war against Faluna and the reforged kingdom. Should you want to join our (isles and Risen) side that is fine (if seemingly unlikely), however you must not join our enemies.

Secondly we have poured a lot of resources into repairing the Isle. We expect at least some compensation for this. a payment of 8 temporary econ (8 total, not 8 from each faction)should be sufficient.

Should these conditions be agreed to we will withdraw our forces from Dhevan immediately, and leave the restoring of order to you, and in turn acknowledge them as your protectorate.

[Nemesis67]

Jack Collective
Morale: +++++ +++++

To the Venetian Isles (PM)

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What would happen if we refuse to follow your conditions? While the Collective do not plan on joining this war, we also invested much into rebuilding Dhevan after the liberation and in more recent months. We won't compensate you for doing the same.

-Commander Jack

OOC: They'd be a protectorate of the Trade Federation until they can function on their on as a nation, at which point they'll become a full member of the alliance. Just to clarify.

[oblivion6]

mid-turn update

technological innovations: all across the continent new and interesting pieces of technology are being revealed to the world. the 2 inventions attracting the most attention are the new cutting edge deep-troll airships(otherwise known as the helicopter) and the massive "tanks" outfitted with massive powder shells. these massive behemoths plus the contigent of helicopters armed for battle, are leading independent experts to believe the shape of warfare is changing forever.

the war rages on: the war in the north continues to heat up as a fresh set of troops from the queendom of faluna are sent straight into battle against the deep-trolls and risen empire security forces. the now reinforced queendom and the reforged kingdom push hard against the gates of patria and it seems they might actually break through until a massive suprise attack by the troll helicopter brigade succeeds in pushing the armies back a couple miles before the reforged legions counter with their own powder weaponry downing several helicopters.

meanwhile, in the north a horde of goblins has begun pushing south out of the mountains taking advantage of the lack of soldiers in the risen empires northern territories. experts believe that despite their reinforcements and magical might, the risen empire is doomed to fail in their defence based purely upon the sheer size of the armies arrayed against them.

theocracy mobilizes for war: in a suprising move, the nagarean theocracy has begun mobilizing its entire army and air-fleet on its northern border, eyeing the war against the risen empire

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The Risen Empire
Morale: +++++ +++

A white flag is raised [War Event]

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The magi, who until now had been summoning ever more forces to do battle, have fallen silent. The honored dead no longer rise to battle.

Behind the defenders, the Gate within the palace have remained undisturbed since the Emperor's flight from the Beast, the grey void beyond them yielding no new citizens. Now, a single man steps forth from the grey void and begins his walk towards the gates.

As he walks, the defenders turn as one. Some recoil, some plead. The most level-headed begin to raise white flags, signifying intent to surrender.

[oblivion6]

surrender negotiations[PM]

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it takes a while to get the message across but eventually the reforged legions pull back temporarilly. the queendom forces continue to fight a bit longer but are eventually pulled back as well at the reforged kingdoms insistence...though its clear they will finish you if given the chance.

lymsleia, the queen of faluna and king fuban of the reforged kingdom decide to meet your representitive personally...he is escorted by dozens of soldiers of course. king fubar speaks after a moment "why should we accept your surrender?"

[NM020110]

The Risen Empire
Morale: +++++ +++

Negotiations [PM]

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"Though I do not know your reasoning for engaging us in war, I have been told that you are of great honor, with kind hearts. Until this point, the Emperor, blessed be the ground upon which He treads, has sought to match your armies with His own. He is, however, an Emperor who cares for His people, who will be harmed if this war continues as it is.

If He acts in the full power of His grace, much suffering will sown upon the world, for kindness shall over-rule honor. In the last act, the Emperor offers surrender as an alternative to a battle to the death."

[hydroplatypus]

Venetian Isles

To Jacks/Hellraisers

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OOC: It would appear I misjudged your intentions. I thought that your intent was to conquor the island, not to keep it safe... embarrassing.

We are sorry for our misinterpretation of your intent. Ignore our prior message, as it is no longer significant. A temporary protectorate status would be valid as a transitional state, and our forces could stand to be used elsewhere. Our forces will turn over control of the areas to your forces for the moment. Should the war end we are willing to again assist in maintaining order should it become necessary.

Negotiations [PM]

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If the Risen empire is ending planning on surrendering then we see no reason to continue this war, as the alliance was the entire reason for this war in the first place. Should the surrender of the Risen Empire be accepted we would also like peace with your nations, as we see no reason to continue with our ally surrendering. Would you accept a peace treaty with the venetian Isles?

[oblivion6]

OOC: we can continue negotiations despite EOT being due today.

negotiations[a copy of this is sent to all]

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we will accept an unconditional surrender, but at the moment we will sign no such peace-treaty. the terms we lay out for the risen empires surrender are as follows

1. the risen empire gives up control of their 2 magus towers to the magus conclave.

2. you disarm your remaining military forces until you have no more than [+] army and only enough navy to protect your own waters

3. you submit yourself to inspections every 6 months to ensure you follow the terms laid out before you.

4. any actions your mages will take must be approved by the queendom and the reforged kingdom.

5. you will allow a permanent garrison of [+++] army from the reforged kingdom and the queendom of faluna be stationed on the border, they will not interfere with your trade

we will not impose terms upon your allies unless they persist in this war. be aware that the slightest slip will lead to your end

[Grimsage Matt]

Negotiations [PM]

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The only reason we were fighting is that the Risen where sheltering in our halls from the beast, and then you attacked. We just want to know one thing.

Why the bloody hell did you attack them in the first place!?!

[hydroplatypus]

Venetian Isles


Negotiations [PM]

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Should the Risen Empire agree to surrender we will immediately stop military actions against the other parties in this war.

We do wonder however as to why this war started. We still have no idea.

[oblivion6]

beginning of turn 13

the new dhevan: with the support of the jacks and the hellraisers the general populace has been rallying behind a single canidate who has been succesful in rooting out the last of the gangs and militia's. with this guys appointment as the new king, the isle of dhevan has announced itself as a protectorate of the trade federation. in other news, the mercenary company known as the hellraisers are claiming the isle as a major recruitment and training depot.

disease: it seems a strange disease has been quickly spreading across the continent, turning its victims into mindless beasts hostile towards the living. so far it has not been a major problem, but experts suggest that within a month the disease could begin some major problems...particularly those nations that maintain thriving economies and trade relationships.

peace!: the war between the queendom of faluna, the reforged kingdom and the risen empire is finally over, with queendom and reforged troops preparing to withdraw while the leaders finalize the risen empires surrender. ventian and deep-troll forces also begin to head homes

the push westward: in a move no one expected, the ancient nijonian empire that so many men had given their lives to protect has secretly marched across the great dessert and invaded the rozarian empire. their official reason for this invasion is revenge for the last great war between these 2 countries 50 years ago.

negotiations[PM]

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the risen empires warmongering had to be stopped once and for all. now do you accept the terms? you have until [mid-turn] to begin demobilization.

[Grimsage Matt]

To the Risen

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We know that there was a split in your ranks. What do you know about this disease?

To the Trade Federation

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This disease threatens to hit us hard. I'll pledge 3 Magic and 8 Tech to stoping it, what about you?

[NM020110]

The Risen Empire
Morale: +++++ +++

Negotiations [PM]

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"[color=purple]
Warmongering? Let us recount the various acts of war which the Risen Empire has been engaged in, shall we?

On <turn 3 EOT>, a Redactor assisted during the war against the Harmonium, acting in the capacity of a mercenary.

On <turn 5 EOT>, we summoned an army and acted against the demonic infestation within the Zexan Consortium's borders.

On <turn 7 EOT>, we engaged the usurpers on the Isle of Dhevan as per our defensive pact with said nation.

On <turn 9 EOT>, a dragon was summoned to attack the Destroyer which was then attacking us.

On <turn 9 EOT and turn 10 mid-turn>, our espionage division began attacks upon the magus conclave, acting falsely in the Emperor's name.

On <turn 10 EOT>, The Emperor smote the espionage division for falsely using His name.

On <turn 10 mid-turn to present>, we resisted an invasion by the Reforged Kingdom and the Queendom of Faluna.


If you had not been attacking us at the time, forcing us to use them for self-defense, we would have turned the towers back over to the Magus Conclave after capturing them.

Viewing this history, I fail to see where an accusation of offensive warfare could find legs to stand on. Our only offensive actions were to remove a demonic invasion, and to remove a number of traitors who were using the Emperor's name as a shield for their actions.

As for the terms, the fragment of this empire which took refuge among the Isles has been informed, and is disarming now. Though she has not yet returned, a messenger has been sent to the fragment which took refuge with the Deep Trolls to inform them of the terms."

<post is still being written>

[oblivion6]

negotiations[PM]

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well, thats just it. if you remember correctly our attacks were in motion before you even destroyed the supposed splinter group. you made no attempt to reach a settelment with us before now. plus, during the war you tried to subvert control of the queens mind to use her for your own fiendish goals. the queendom has always stood for peace and justice and you attempt a magical takeover?

[ragingrage]

The Reforged Kingdom

Negotiations (PM)

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We believe that those words of the Queendom speak for themselves. In addition, the war was begun when we believed that you had been responsable for the violent takeover of two of the magus Conclave's towers, who are a close friends of ours. We also do not see evidence that your espionage division was working without the Emperor's consent. If so, then why did you not immediately "smite" it after the first tower had been seized? The "treachery" of the espionage division seems more of an excuse than valid statements.

To the Nijon Empire ((My Morale is 20, not sure of theirs...))

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As people we have worked with before, we would be interested in working with you again. We would ask, however, as you will likely be posed against the entirety of the Trade Federation, we would ask for descriptions of your forces posed against them. If you are worried of this information falling into the wrong hands, you can send it via secure messenger. ((posti in QT I guess))

[Nemesis67]

Jack Collective
Morale: +++++ +++++

To the Trade Federation (PM)

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As per the nature of this alliance, with the Nijonian invasion of the Rozarian Empire, we are all called on to help defend our member nation. Related to that, the Reforged Kingdom has expressed possible interest in helping the Nijonians in this war, so it is possible we will be facing two enemies.

On another note, this disease poses a significant threat to all of us, as we are some of the largest economies of the continent. The Collective would request that whatever scientists and mages you can spare be assigned to researching this outbreak and begin working on a cure and vaccine. We can work with the Deep Trolls on this, as they have already volunteered their help. It may also require we divert some of our military forces to enforce a quarantine so as to prevent a pandemic.

-Ambassador Jack

[ragingrage]

The Reforged Kingdom

To the Jacks/Deep Trolls

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The disease is obviously a threat to all of us. We have no magic to spare, but we do have tech. We would understand if, due to recent hostilities between us and the Deep Trolls, you would prefer to not work with us, but if that is not a barrier then we should be able to contribute around 7 tech to the effort.

[oblivion6]

trade federation to deep-trolls.[open]

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most of the nations are planning to put atleast a minimal amount of resources to the disease

trade federation[PM]

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the theocracy reports they have troops already preparing to move to the rozarians aid. the rozarians themselves report they have about 5 MIL left.

the consortium will see what it can do to help. the queen is thinking of politely bowing out of the war for now. her troops did just finish fighting a long and harsh store...one that left thousands of her soldiers dead.

nijonian empire to reforged kingdom[PM]

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our 18 army has them on the run and we believe they have less than 6 army left. however we cannot match their massive flying "boats." scouts also report the nagareans have troops on the way to help their allies

[Nemesis67]

Jack Collective
Morale: +++++ +++++

To the Reforged Kingdom / Deep Trolls (+++++ ? Whatever the Deep Trolls' morale is)

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The Collective will not refuse any aid in this endeavor. No matter the political climate, this disease is a threat to all. As such, we need to work to keep it contained. Our troops are needed to aid the Rozarian. If either or both of you could work to maintain a quarantine, then we would have more time to develop a vaccine and a cure. Would you be willing? And should we publicly ask the other nations for aid? The Risen may be able to help, though they're just as likely to weaponize the damn thing.

[Grimsage Matt]

The Railroad Stations
Due to the possibillity of contagoius illness, we feel that it is best to restrict Rail Travel for the time beinging. This is to help prevent the spread of the illness, intill we can figure out the tranmission vectors, and nullify the contagion. Thank you for listening, and we hope to have full rail service restored soon.

To the Jacks and the Reforged

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Currently, we're going to restrict the Rail. Intill we can figue out the tranmission vectors, the rails remains a risk of spreading the illness. And we'll get to work on it soon.

[ragingrage]

The Reforged Kingdom

To the Jacks and the Deep Trolls (Something like +++++ ++ morale?)

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That's definitely a good step. Our military, however, could not be used to enforce a quarantine. From the war with Harmonium, to the battle with the Lady of the Oaks, to the war with the Risen Empire; our army has been worked very hard for a very long time. We may be able to quarantine our own lands, but can not help others unfortunately.

[Nemesis67]

Jack Collective
Morale: +++++ +++++

To the Reforged Kingdom / Deep Trolls (+++++ ish):

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Deep Trolls, would it be possible for you to use your forces to enforce a quarantine of the infected areas?

[Grimsage Matt]

To the Jacks/Reforged Kingdom

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Should be possible. We'll do it, but we need this to be done fast. No good to let anything let this rage out of control. In our opinion? The Risen had a few mages who sumcumed to panic, and tried this out of desperation.

[ragingrage]

The Reforged Kingdom

To the Jacks/Deep Trolls

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We'll try to use our WO to ensure your forces can maintain the quarantine, starting at mid-turn. I definitely wouldn't put such an action above the Risen Empire; whether purposeful or the actions of few. Perhaps further analysis of the disease will prove one way or another.

[oblivion6]

mid-turn update

the disease: although soldiers and researchers from many nations put up a valiant effort to stop the spread of the disease but only succeeded in slowing it. if its not stopped then it is quite likely that it will begin to have a major effect on trade and foreign relations.

arms build-up: it seems the jacks collective has begun a massive increase in their armed forces for unknown purposes.

imperial dynasties: with the arrival of trade federation reinforcements the rozarian empire began a counter-attack against the invading nijonian forces and succeeded in pushing them back to pre-war boundaries...straight into a trap where federation forces are forced to fight against a fresh and heavilly entrenched nijon army. as if that wasnt bad enough, during the battle on the border the nijon empire launched a massive magical strike on a major staging area. fires raged, lightning flashed, wind howled and the clouds unleashed torrents of rain and then...the earth itself revolted with a massive quake, completely altering the local land.

[ragingrage]

The Reforged Kingdom

To the Jack Collective

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Large militarization coupled with an already-strong power leaves us somewhat worried. May we ask for an explanation?

To those involved with the Disease (Trade Federation + Deep Trolls)

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Our scientists determined that the disease is magical in nature. This gives evidence to support the Jack's theory that it may have been caused by (possibly rogue) mages of the Risen Empire.

To the Magus Conclave

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Greetings. We have been able to determine that the disease sweeping the continent is magical in nature, and were wondering if you no anything about it or if you could contribute some magic to help stoping it and towards finding a cure.

[oblivion6]

magus conclave to reforged kingdom[PM]

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we have determined that it appears the risen empire is beind this disease, everything centers around the mysterious diplomat they called forth from the void.

queendom to reforged kingdom

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i hear you are considering aiding the nijonian empire in their war. i urge you to not send any troops, i have recieved intelligence that the nijons and magus conclave were behind the mind-control attempt on me attempting to frame the risen empire.

[ragingrage]

The Reforged Kingdom

To the Queendom of Faluna

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That is very interesting...but are you sure they are not being framed at all? The Magus Conclave are close friends of ours, and with their recent drop in power I'm not sure that they would really spend magical power on such a diversion. In addition, I don't see any reason at all for the Nijons to have attempted the mind-control -- what could they have really gotten out of it?

To the Magus Conclave

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Could you tell us more about this "mysterious diplomat"?