[IC] TW:epic fantasy

[oblivion6]

anti harmonioum coalition[PM]

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the giants pledge to you their full support while the dwarves have decided to keep [-] army here on the western shores to help. the hellraisers have also decided to commit even more troops to the battle free of charge[++++] army.

about halfway through the meeting an emissary of the nagarean theocracy arrives and reports that it plans to move its forces up through the conquered province of dalmasca and into harmonias southern territories which are largely undefended since the withdrew most of their forces to hold the northern coastal citys

isle of dhevan to venetian isles[PM]

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we believe it is about time for us to make a return to the world stage. as our 1st move we have been considering a massive operation against the pirate fleets infesting the western sea. after that we will worry about continental affairs. we were thinking of contributing 15 navy and 5 army to the operation. our agents have already uncovered the location of several of their little hideaways.

bhujibarba to the deep trolls[+++]

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we believe it is a good idea however we dont have much of a presence on the ground. much of our trade comes from the zexan consortioums airships. we will contribute ++ temp econ though

queendom of faluna to deep trolls[+++++]

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we would love to be part of such a line. however the war has sucked our coffers dry so we cant contribute any wealth

gnomes to deep trolls[PM]

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very interesting idea. we considered the idea long ago but we decided to make airships instead. we suppose we can offer some support though. [++] temp reseach and [+++++ ++] temp econ

queendom of faluna to the corrupted[PM]

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sir georg, commander of the queendoms military forces arrives at the castle of what was once knight general fuban

"i am sorry for ariving so unexpectedly but this news couldnt wait... my queeen has asked me to imform you that it appears a sizable force of harmonias army is preparing to set out for continent. it seems the emperor himself is with them. the army is quite large and seems to be prepared for anything they might face when they arrive

[hydroplatypus]

Venetian Isles
morale: +++

to The Isle of Dhevan [PM]

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We approve of the idea, and are willing to participate in this operation. We are willing to contribute 10 Navy to this operation. Our crews are however trained primarily in fighting defending the isles, so they will be worth about 9 Navy. Unfortunately we have little in the way of an army, so we won't have too many direct contributions in that field. That being said the rewards of this operation will free up our navy and increase trade, hopefully boosting our economy so We might be able to come up with something to do about that.
We are willing to contribute 3 economy (temp) to hire mercenaries to assist in the operation.

I look forward to the continued co-operation of our nations.

[oblivion6]

isle of dhevan to venetian isles[PM]

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we believe we have enough marines to make it without mercs. they are just pirates after all. [25] navy should be enough to wipe out most pirate fleets in the western sea. after that we will just send out small specialized fleets of pirate hunters for the clean up of any stragglers

[Nemesis67]

Jack Collective
Morale +++

To the Corrupted: (PM)

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We will gladly contribute our troops, though how much help we'll be is in question... We'll talk to the gnomes and see if we can boost our military power in the meantime. Is naval power also required?

-Jack 35

To the Deep Trolls:

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We would gladly join the rail network, though we may not have the economic potential to aid its construction at the moment. It depends on some other matters we have interest in and their hopeful resolution... The Harmonium must be defeated before the Collective can focus its efforts on the domestic.

-Jack 35

To the Zexan Consortium:

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We have heard rumors of some abnormal activity occurring since you opened a new mine. Maybe due to our nature, we could aid you in investigating the occurrence?

-Jack 35

[oblivion6]

zexan consortium to jacks collective[+++]

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we will accept any help we can get. we plan on hiring a small mercenary expedition to send in. the priests and prophets are saying the old gods are stirring. which is pure hoax... i hope

[hydroplatypus]

Venetian Isles
morale: +++

To the Isle of Dhevan

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All right, no mercenaries it is. Our fleet will rendezvous with yours shortly. Hopefully this operation goes well.

To the Jack Collective

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We have recently heard of the massive war that is going on on the nearby mainland. As it is so near us we would like to gather information about the war. Given your reputation for having information we would like to open negotiations for more detailed information on what is going on, and more specifically if any plans involve us.

[ragingrage]

The Corrupted [Morale: +++++ +]

To Anti-Harmonium Coalition

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I think, to minimize future losses while still being able to deal maximal damage, it would be best to link up with your forces and take the undefended land. IF that goes well, we may even be able to take a few of their coastal cities. Would that be acceptable to all involved?

To the Queendom of Faluna

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Huh. Do you have any information on the naval strength of the convoy incoming? If we could sink those ships before they landed, the regular soldiers would be almost useless... Perhaps through magic combined with naval strength?

To the Risen Empire

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Would we be able to pay you to use some of your magical power for one turn?

To the Jack Coalition

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Naval power, would in fact, be likely better. A large convoy from the Harmonium Empire's other continent is coming, and if we were able to crush it before it arrived we would likely reduce their military strength a sizable amount. We would also be able to, if reports are correct, kill their emperor himself. We shouldn't need too much military strength, even + or +- would be fine.

[oblivion6]

anti harmonioum coalition[PM]

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they all agree with the plan. the theocracy plans to send [+++++ +] MIL and [++] navy to link up with your forces

queendom to the corrupted[PM]

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reports suggest it is quite large. atleast [+++++ +++++] worth of navy. we plan to send a fleet of [+++++] navy up there but they wont likely be much help since theyre mainly river craft not meant for the open sea

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The Risen Empire

Morale: +++++ ++-

To: The Corrupted [+++++ +]

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We would potentially be interested, but the price will of necessity need to be higher than what we could otherwise obtain using the magic.

First, though, who is the target? Secondly, how much power is needed?

To: The Consortium[PM]

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"Thank you.

My Emperor would like to request that routes of trade be opened between us, and that the various merchants of our domains be allowed to travel to and from the public markets of our cities."

[ragingrage]

The Corrupted [Morale: +++++ +]

To the Risen Empire

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Well, as you can likely guess, the target would be the Harmonium Empire. We are currently deliberating on how much magic we would be able to afford, but it would be helpful if you could give us a rough estimate on the ratio of temp eco:temp magic.

To the Queendom

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Hmm...their strength is making a magical operation more and more favored. We would be able to use +++ magic to weaken them, but that might not be enough. We contacted the Risen Empire to see if we could use their magic to help, but they demanded some monetary compensation. Do you think you could help with that? We might be able to buy a bit, but likely not enough to make a big enough difference.

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The Risen Empire

Morale: +++++ ++-

To: The Corrupted [+++++ +]

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For use against the Harmonium, we are prepared to invest up to +++++ +++++ magic.

The opportunity cost of this investiture is estimated at ++- temporary econ per point of magic invested. Due to the potential threat posed by the target, we are prepared to invest at an equal rate, and to make the payment possible over multiple turns.

[ragingrage]

The Corrupted Morale: +++++ +

To the Risen Empire

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As I am not sure I understood you correctly: you wish ++- temp econ per + magic; with + temp econ paid up front and the other +- temp econ paid at a later date?

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The Risen Empire

Morale: +++++ ++-

To: The Corrupted [+++++ +]

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If that is the division that you wish to use. Alternative arrangements would also be acceptable.

You could, for example, request the use of all the magic which we are making available and in exchange pay ++- each turn afterwards for ten turns, or you could request ++++ and pay +++++ this turn and the next. It is the choice of you and your allies which distribution method is to used.

Once that is agreed upon, the only remaining issue is the use of the magic on the target of your choice.

[oblivion6]

consortium to risen empire[+++++ +]

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of course we will open up the trade routes

queendom to the corrupted[PM]

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i suppose we may be able to pledge about [+++++] temp econ this season. the rest is tied up on other projects

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The Risen Empire

Morale: +++++ ++-

To: The Corrupted [+++++ +]

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I suppose that it should also be mentioned that we would be willing to exchange on other scales.

As an example, if you were willing to provide us with a permanently committed + of military, naval, intelligence operatives, artisans, researchers, or mages, we would be willing to lend you +++++ in magical power for use against the harmonium.

[ragingrage]

The Corrupted [Morale:+++++ +++]

To the Risen Empire

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We would like to buy ++ magic then. +++++ temp econ will be in your accounts at the EoT.

To the Queendom

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If you would transfer that econ to the Risen empire, it would be much appreciated. They are, in exchange for it, lending some of their magical might to our aid.
Also, do you think you could lend your own mages to this operation? We know you do not have many, but they may be extremely useful in this naval battle.

To the Isle of Dhevan

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We wonder if you would be able to lend any more naval support to our operations. The Harmoniums are sending a large fleet to reinforce themselves, and with your aid we could crush it. We understand if you are tied up in other matters, but even a small fleet could be pivotal.

To the Nagarean Theocracy

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Greetings. We know you are no friend of the Harmonium Empire, and we would therefore beseech you for aid. The Empire is sending a large fleet to reinforce their position, and we do not currently have the naval fleet to take them on ourselves. If you could lend a portion of your navy, we may be able to destroy them while at sea and prevent them from landing any more troops. If you are reluctant to lend direct support in ships, mages would also be useful in the battle.

[NM020110]

The Risen Empire

Morale: +++++ ++-

To: The Corrupted [+++++ ++-]

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Very well, then. A redactor shall be dispatched to aid you in your efforts against the Harmonium.

[Nemesis67]

Jack Collective
Morale +++

To the Venetian Isles

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Would this be a one-time exchange of information or do you wish to discuss a more lasting agreement?

-Jack 35

To the Corrupted

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Would + Mil and +++ Navy be enough to aid the Harmonium's defeat?

-Jack 35

[oblivion6]

queendom to the corrupted[PM]

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we will pledge [+++] magic to the effort

isle of dheva to the corrupted[+++++]

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we will see what can be spared from our other operations

nagarea theocracy to the corrupted[+++++ +]

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we can pledge [++++] navy and [++] magic to the operation. the rest of our resources will be going towards eliminating their presence here

[ragingrage]

The Corrupted [Morale: +++++ +++]

To the Jack Collective

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That should be enough, thank you.

To the Queendom

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Thank you for your continued assistance!

To the Isle of Dhevan

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We thank you greatly for your continued effort against the Harmonium empire, you have been vital in allowing the war to continue.

To the Nagarean Theocracy

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We thank you greatly for your offered aid.

[hydroplatypus]

Venetian Isles
morale: +++

To the Jack collective

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We would be interested in an agreement for the duration of the war between the coalition and the harmonium. When that ends we will likely have little interest in continuing.

[Nemesis67]

Jack Collective
Morale +++

To the Venetian Isles

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Before we agree to anything, we need to know your reasons for wanting the information. In this conflict, the Collective prefers the side of the coalition over that of the Harmonium, and due to your ties with the Empire, we are wary of providing any information that may possibly be used against us. If it's solely out of a desire of self preservation, then we can talk, but if you plan on trying to prevent them from losing their holdings on this continent... We will have a problem.

-Jack 35

[oblivion6]

beginning of turn 4

fall brought even more war and bloodshed that year

fall of a empire: in the months leading up to winter the daring coalition assisted by the nagarean theocracy succesfully conquered over 75 percent of harmonias remaining holdings here on the continent. while out at sea an even bigger battle raged as the combined fleets met a massive armada of ships coming from other harmonioum holdings elsewhere. it is even rumoured that the emperor was killed in the fighting. empire loses [+++++ +++++ +++++ ++]navy and [+++++ +] army. corrupted loses [+]army and [++] navy. jacks collective loses [-] army. giants lose [++] army. nagarean theocracy loses [+++++] army and navy

anti pirate coalition: in the western ocean an alliance between the veneitan and dhevaian isles took the fight to the brigands who roamed the sea plundering at will. together this fleet struck a massive blow to the foul pirates and succeded in improving the safety of all maritime trade routs.venetian isles lose [++] navy. isle of dhevan loses [+++++] navy

rail lines: the trolls have finally finished the trans-continental rail line hubs in several major nations. now all that remains is to get the steam engines rolling!!

voices in the night: the zexxan consortium has hired a mercenary expedition to see what is going on in their mines... unfortuanatly they never returned. it is clear something sinister is at work down there

gnomes out of stock?: apparently over the past season, someone has bought just about all the technologies they had for sale. the gnomes have promised that they will work to keep up with demand

disaster!!!: in the last week of winter disaster struck. for unknown reasons the sky city of bhujibarba has crashed too the earth, its magical flight ceased to exist causing destruction for miles. thousands are dead. those few known survivors of the disaster are not expected to survive long

[ragingrage]

The Corrupted [Morale: +++++ +++++]

To the people of Bhujibarba

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We would offer the lands of the corrupted as a temporary home to you displaced citizens. Many nations respect us ((We have pretty high WO)) and our fortified borders offer you all the safety you need to slowly rebuild. We understand that not all of you may want to come to us, but know that any who do will be accepted completely.

To the Venetian Isles and the Isle of Dhevan

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We thank you for your work in eradicating the pirates, and we hope it ushers in a new era of peaceful voyages in the continent.

To the Deep Trolls

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We hope you received the ++- temp econ we contributed to the rail line, and ask if you need any more to get things running. We are eager to join in the trade it will bring.

To the Coalition

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Success follows success. We've now crushed them both on land, and on sea. We, together, have taken what was the strongest power on this continent and emerged victorious. We have shown the world that, banding together, we can defeat even those who would seem invincible. Oh, what we have done working together.
Now, as the war draws nearer and nearer to the seemingly inevitable end, we must decide how we will go forward. Pushing towards their home continent, likely very well defended, seems an unwise decision. However, that does not mean this alliance need be in vain. I propose that we all sign a defensive alliance: promising aid if any one of us is attacked by a foreign aggressor. If their is conflict among us, we can sort it out in civilized debate; and not quickly progress into war. This alliance would also prevent any opportunistic countries from striking while we are weakened by war, as our combined strength could fend them off.

[Grimsage Matt]

To the people of Bhujibarba

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The Deep Trolls will help you rebuild. What happened was a tradgedy. We'll also try and speak to the magus conclave.

voices in the night
As we can all see, something dark is stiring beneath the zexxan consortium. We have many records of old abominations that were sealed away, and feel that this is a sign that one is rising. As the wintwer falls, we'll send a team in. We do not expect to be able to kill whatever is down there, only, and only if all goes well, contain it.

To the The Corrupted

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Thank you for the assitence.All that remains is putting the engines rolling, and that should be done by winter.

To the Magus Conclave

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Bhujibarba crashed. as they were keeping aloft because of a agreement with you, do you know anything that happened? Currently, our best guess is that either someone set of a nul-arcana bomb or tha magic went wild.

[ragingrage]

The Corrupted [mor:+++++ +++++]

To the Jack Coalition

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Greetings, friends. We were wondering if you could spare any of your mighty espionage capabilities to look at the Harmonium Empire's situation back home. Whether they have strong defenses set up, if their people are happy, and other such information that would be vital to deciding whether to pres son to their heart.

[oblivion6]

the coalition

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all the participants except the theocracy and the hell raisers agree. theocracy wouldprefer to just determine things on a case by case basis, while the hellraisers signing such a pact goes against their neutrality since they are a company of mercs

they also agree to not press the empire back home. they need time to rebuild

bhujibarba to the corrupted[+++]

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agreed. we will set up a temporary goverment in your lands. we thank you for the support

bhujibarba to deep trolls[+++]

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you have our thanks

magus conclave to deep trolls[PM]

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a tall old man suddenly appears out of nowhere inside your thanes throne room. "we are looking into the matter of bhujibarba. we dont know what happened

[ragingrage]

The Corrupted

To the Coalition

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We understand completely, and it is perfectly acceptable.

To Bhujibarba

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We are gladdened that you have accepted our offer of hospitality, and would inquire as to whether there was anything that you would in particular desire to aid in the rebuilding process.

[hydroplatypus]

Venetian Isles
morale: +++

To the Jack Collective

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For the moment we are only looking for information for self defense. With the Harmonium losing badly I wish to prevent members of the coalition from using their now experienced military forces against me. As We negotiated a trade treaty with the Harmonium it is possible that we will be perceived as a potential ally for the losing Harmonium. We wish to know of any such attempts before-hand, so that we may be prepared. Although we reserve the right to do whatever is best for our nation we are not asking for information that would be easy to use in an offensive war, so their should be no conflict. We will be willing to provide [+] econ/turn in exchange for any information of this nature. Timely reports would be appreciated should anything come up.

To the isle of Dhevan

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The Pirate raid has been a great success, and the gratitude that most nations have towards us should work greatly in our favor. You said that you were interested in turning an eye to continental affairs. What exactly did you have in mind?

[oblivion6]

mid turn update

the winter offensive: in the dead of winter the daring coalition launched a massive campaign against the remaining harmonioum troops on the continent, capturing several citys without a fight as the soldiers threw down their arms in surrender. the rest of the citys were taken by force. harmonioum empire ceases to exist as a power on this continent

historic treaty: in a shocking turn of events the dwarves and even the giants took their coalition with the corrupted one step further, announcing a defensive pact between all three of them

bhujibarba: the survivors of the disaster at bhujibarba have announced their plan to set up a temporary goverment in exile within corrupted lands with the full protection of their demonic saviors

isle of dhevan to venetian isles[PM]

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we plan on expanding our lands to the coast of the continent. it is obvious we cannot sustain our isolationism any longer

GM to the corrupted only

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you gain + WO for taking in bhujibarban refugees. you gain + economy and research for the capturing of the harmonioum cities. you gain +++ worth of army due to harmonioum companys defecting to serve you due to your high morale

GM to venetian isles only

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you gain + econ for improving your colonies