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>>924571

Characters are required to be at least somewhat realistic. I reserve the right to veto. If you wish to sign up to the crusade, the pope requires the following information from you.

>Name:
>Country of Origin:
Any Catholic nation that existed in Europe at the time is viable. Very distant countries (eg norway or scotland) may have a harder or more expensive time reaching the holy lands.
>Position:
Who is your character? Likely a noble of some sort. A duke or count? Or perhaps a powerful bishop or wealthy merchant?
>Background:
Just give me a paragraph/few lines (though more if you want). Any fluff you'd like to make up. May have effects upon your start and during the game.
>Colours:
2 colours please, a primary and secondary. Will be used for campaign and battle map purposes.


I will then give you a profile including the following information:

>Army: The soldiers under your command.
Levies: peasants with basic weaponry.
Infantry: properly armed and armoured soldiers
Archers: ranged equivalent of levies
Crossbows: ranged equivalent of infantry
Cavalry: mounted soldiers that can also be fielded as infantry on foot
Knights: superior soldiers made up of highly trained and equipped gentry and nobility, can fight on foot or horseback. Can't be trained out of lower troops (can't train a man's bloodline).
Siege Equipment: catapults, battering rams and siege towers that make capturing castles and cities considerably easier, but are a huge liability if attempting to travel.

>Prestige
your fame and the respect of your peers
>Wealth
gold and silver
>Piety
your standing with the church
>(Imperial) Favour
your standing with the Byzantine Empire
>Morale
your support amongst your followers
>(Combat) Skill
your personal ability in combat
>Oaths
Things you have promised to do or not do. Or that others have promised you.
>Followers
NPCs that are permanently or temporarily accompanying you.

>>924580
Country of Origin
Italy, Venice.
Position
Heir to the Patrician Family of Dodoni
Background
Due to tragedies of birthing, Conrad is the only Adult Male Heir of the Dodoni Family. Realising he will never hold the Dogeship after his uncle passed away, Conrad seeks to gain glory, fame, and wealth by crusading, despite the disapproval of the current Doge. His family, encouraged by the sudden drop of in unfriendly troops near their European holdings, allowed him to go, and even commissioned him new armour. Trained on the classics and in the cutthroat courts of Venice, he is less a warrior and more of a commander and politician.
Colours
Yellow and Black

>>924580
>Name:
Esteban Enrique-Núñez-García Ramírez-Vasquez-Rodriguez-Hernandez-Cortés Martínez (The women of my family side wanted to use their surname to name their children and it keep on piling on) or just Esteban
>Country of Origin:
Castile (Spain)
>Position:
Bishop
>Background:
The third son of a minor noble family, it was decided Esteban would become a priest. At first, he hated it but later on found solace from the Word. When he became older and wise, he was promoted to bishop of his home.
>Colours:
Blue and White

>>924630
>>924772

Welcome aboard. Hopefully we'll have a few more yet.

I'm interested.

Any chance there will be more than 1 turn per day?

>>924923

Can't rule it out. There may also be days without a turn. It'll depend on how available I am and how quickly players post up their actions.

I'm down, gimme a sec

>>924963
Well gimme more than a sec I've got lots of ideas down but gotta narow them down to which i want.

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>>924580
>Name:
Karl Herzog II
>Country of Origin:
Germany, Braunschweig
>Position:
Duke of Brunswick
>Background:
Inheriting the title of Duke after his father had died at a respectable age, Karl Herzog II had been an adequate ruler, albeit one slightly mad with power, some might say. Nonetheless, all was well. He respected his people and they did the same. When the crusades were announced, though, Karl seemed to almost be brainwashed by the Pope's words. He truly started believing that they would be doing God's work, that they would be saving The Holy Land. He now leads his crusade with an unforseen religious fervor, ready to spill blood in God's name.
>Colours:
Red and green

Well, my internets acting up, so I'm off for now. Keep the characters coming, and tomorrow we'll get things started properly.

>>925241
What time?

>>925241
any idea of time?

>>924571
Hope its not too late.

>Name: Michał (Michael) Baldoni

>Country of Origin: Papal State

Any Catholic nation that existed in Europe at the time is viable. Very distant countries (eg norway or scotland) may have a harder or more expensive time reaching the holy lands.

>Position: Michael is well connected weapons merchant who primarily sells Venetian weapons to Tunis, Tunisian olives to Alexandria and Egyptian citrus fruits and raw ore to Venice. He controls a merchant fleet of 5 frigates and 7 gallies, crewed by free men payed a fair wage.

Who is your character? Likely a noble of some sort. A duke or count? Or perhaps a powerful bishop or wealthy merchant?

>Background: Michael is half Polish half Umbrian and was born in the Papal States. His father was a wealthy and powerful papal merchant, but tragically, while young Michael was only 14, died on his largest and costliest venture to date. He left Michael a house heavily in debt. His mother married a wealthy Venetian merchant saving the family from destitution. At 22 Michael, with his stepfather, went out on his first true long distance journey bringing anchovies and silver to Byzantium. Seljuk pirates overwhelmed them, killing his father and taking him for a slave. He convinced the pirates he was worth more to his mother, and was ransomed. Now the young leader of a failing Venetian merchant fleet and the inheritor of his stepfathers remaining estates and debts, the next decade is spent in tireless toil. Eventually Michael became a proficient merchant and leader, growing his fleet from 3 aged ships to its present state of 12.

Just give me a paragraph/few lines (though more if you want). Any fluff you'd like to make up. May have effects upon your start and during the game.

>Colours: dim grey and burgundy
2 colours please, a primary and secondary. Will be used for campaign and battle map purposes.

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>>925521
forgot

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>Name:
Giacomo Ferrara
>Country of Origin:
Papal States
>Position
Bishop
>Background:
Like many of the ecclesiarchy of Italy, Giacomo is far more political than pious, having had to earn the title through dealings, favors, and maneuverings. Not only are bishops to be spiritual leaders, but in these days and times, also stewards and landholders, governing territories almost like Lords and Nobles. As such he has what amounts to a small fiefdom in Milan, a nice fertail region with rich soil and farmlands. And like Lords and Nobles, he too as allured at the thought of opportunity.

Giacomo is an avid historian, particularly of ancient Rome and the empire. In those days, the Empire maintained itself not through levies and knights sworn to their lords, but by conscripts and legions loyal to the state and the Roman faith as one. This "standing army" was not summoned on the whim of a King, but ever present, disciplined, and trained soldiers whose career was war, fed and armed by the state.

The thought occured to him, what if the practice could be rebuilt? Instead of levies and knights, a proper army, for the Papal states. We were not already using the Swiss soldiers from the Alps as the Papal Guard?

Giacomo wants to put his idea in practice. To create and form a proper military funded by the Papal states, whos soldiers swore fealty not to a castled noble but to the Papal state, incentivized by proper payment from Papal coffers and the promise of the absolution of sins. They wouldn't be forced to return to the fields, but continue to train and hone in their military prowess.

His plan is as follows, obtain a bull from the papacy detailing the absolution of sins for all mercenaries on the crusade, as well as the establishment of a provisional Papal Army. Officers and trainers would be recruited from the Italian condotierri of the city states, from the pikemen in theAlps, from the freikorps in Germany. These would also train raw recruits gathered from common or lowborn individuals. Cooperation between the Papal coffers, italian and venician merchants, and production and gathering of supplies in Italy would be necessary pay and feed for this Papal army.

A bold plan, a grand plan, but for now all of this was simply in Giacomo's head. Now he had to make this idea into reality.

>Colours:
Gold and Red

>>924580
>Name:
Stephen Szur
>Country of Origin:
Hungary
>Position:
Knight?, Second Son of the Count of Vas
>Background:
Trained the arts of war and an avid hunter and sportsman, young Stephen was comfortable and content pursuing his passions. Despite his parents trying to get him involved in politics and business as befitting his station, he scoffed at being bound to such a boring existence and leapt at the chance to join the crusades to travel and prove his mettle.

>Colours:
Vert & Tawny

>>924580
>Name:
Ezekiel, The Glassbreaker
>Country of Origin:
European, departing from the Vatican
>Position:
Crusader Penitent
>Background:
Ezekiel was a pirate, brigand, and overall unpleasant criminal. He was captured and given two choices: Become a crusading penitent, or hang by the neck until dead. With more than ten years successfully leading outlaws, he was placed as second in command of a group of similarly fated men. The sudden and tragic death of the priest originaly set to lead them has elevated Ezekiel's position somewhat.
>Colours:
Black and White

Name: Birinus Percy
Country of Origin: England
Position:
Count of Dorset
Background:
Having risen to the title through natural means, Birinus governs his lands with care and passion. He has a strong friendship with his brother, a bishop, who trying to lecture Birinus into more piety, has set ablaze a raging hatred for sinners and heathen that was laying dormant in Birinus before. Birinus is not extremely pious per se, but his flaming hatred makes him seem as such. However he is cunning and open minded, he would share a meal with a heathen and stab him from behind if it meant a cleaner "battle" than on the field. He is well known for tricking a Jew into giving up his smuggling comrades and then raiding and expelling the local Jewry with effectiveness alongside his brother. While he is an accomplished marksman with the longbow , he lacks much of technique of sword fighting . When the pope's request was heard, he and his brother were among the first to begin preparation for the crusade in England.
>Colours: Red and Green

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>>925521
>17 familial generations in paint

>Name:
PATRICIAN ELECT CONRAD DODONI
>Country of Origin:
Venice
>Position:
Heir to Patrician Family
>Colours:
Yellow and Black

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 200
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 150
Cavalry: 0
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 2
>Wealth: 3
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 4
>Oaths:
>Followers:


>Name:
BISHOP ESTEBAN
>Country of Origin:
Castille
>Position:
Bishop
>Colours:
Blue and White

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 100
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 100
Knights: 50
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 2
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 4
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 3
>Oaths:
>Followers:


>Name:
DUKE KARL HERZOG II
>Country of Origin:
Brunswick, HRE
>Position:
Duke of Brunswick
>Colours:
Red and Green

>Army:
Levies: 150
Infantry: 100
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 100
Cavalry: 50
Knights: 50
Siege Equipment:

>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 2
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:

>Name:
MICHAEL BALDONI
>Country of Origin:
Papal States
>Position:
Merchant
>Colours:
Grey and Burgundy

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 150
Archers: 200
Crossbows: 150
Cavalry: 0
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 1
>Wealth: 4
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 4
>Oaths:
>Followers:


>Name:
GIACOMO FERRARA
>Country of Origin:
Papal States
>Position:
Bishop
>Colours:
Gold and Red

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 150
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 100
Cavalry: 50
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 1
>Wealth: 2
>Piety: 3
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 3
>Oaths:
>Followers:

>Name:
SIR STEPHEN SZUR
>Country of Origin:
Hungary
>Position:
Knight
>Colours:
Vert and Tawny

>Army:
Levies: 150
Infantry: 50
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 150
Knights: 50
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 6
>Oaths:
>Followers:

>Name:
EZEKIEL, THE GLASSBREAKER
>Country of Origin:
Unknown (Papal States?)
>Position:
Penitent Cursader
>Colours:
Black and White

>Army:
Levies: 400
Infantry: 150
Archers: 300
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 0
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 1
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 6
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
Penitent Crusader- Succeed in the crusade or be executed.
>Followers:

>Name:
COUNT BIRINUS PERCY
>Country of Origin:
England
>Position:
Count of Dorset
>Colours:
Red and Green

>Army:
Levies: 100
Infantry: 50
Archers: 200
Crossbows: 200 (longbows)
Cavalry: 50
Knights: 25
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 2
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:
Bishop -insert name here- (his brother) (no troops, permanent attached)

Sorry about the abrupt disappearance yesterday, my internet had a massive brainfart and wasn't working at all.

>>925256
>>925257

I'll generally post updates in the afternoon/evening GMT, and be available around the same sort of times.

In a little while I will post up the intro for Act I, exlain what you can and should be doing in it, and then you can all get playing.

New players are still welcome as well, if anyone else is reading this.

>>924580
Name: Peter d'Argencourt
Origin: Duchy of Normandy
Position : Adventurer and leader of a mercenary band
Background : Fourth son of a count, Peter decided to strike his own fortune in Italy as a mercenary. After a few years in the service of various local rulers, he now leads a respectable band of men heading for the Holy Land in the service of the Lord.
Colour: White and Burgundy

>>928128
Do we really have to be Catholics?
Can't someone be from the Byzantine Empire?

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Name: Eckhard von Guelders
Country of Origin: Holy Roman Empire (Duchy of Saxony)
Position: Merchant Prince and Baron of Emsdetten

Background: Eckhard was born into a prominent family whose wealth was gained 300 years before through Charlemagne's conquest of Saxony when your ancestor Tredan Lowth betrayed his king, Widukind and quite literally opened the doors for the armies of God.

Now, three hundred years later, your bumbling idiot of a father has now botched his 4th trade agreement with the Eastern Slavs and is slowly throwing away the family fortune for immediate gains.

Now, more than ever is the time to leave. So Eckhard has head through the grapevine that the Holy Land is seeking men for some great Crusade and what better way to earn your own fortune than as a supply runner or captain of a ship in God's Army.

Colors: Parted per fess azure and vert, cross argent, orle sanguine, hammer proper.

(Green and Blue)

>>928140

Yes, I'm afraid it's catholics only. The aims of Constantinople and Rome and different enough that players in both camps would cause me all sorts of headaches. This game is firmly about the Rome side of things.

If this runs well I may run a more roman themed game (set a little earlier in history) in the future though, it was a toss up between this and that when I chose what to run.

>>928172
>>928134

I'll write you two up soon.

>>928184
heeeeelll yeah!

Sure is merchant in here

Makes me proud

>>928186
With no Hanseatic League.....well...a German man has gotta make ducats somehow!

>>928186

There is a rather strange lack of nobility going on in this crusade.

>>928184
So a Byzantine noble that's fallen from grace, just in it for the money and the fame is too hard to write in?
I just said from the Byzantine Empire, not loyal to the Byzantine Empire

>>928190
I think there is a nice balance so far. The majority is nobility, two merchants and two clergymen.

>>928192

If there's no connection to the Byzantine Empire, that's merely the place of origin, and you're officially joining the Catholic crusade, then I'll declare it okay.

>>928194

I suppose you're right. Still a long way from the reality of hundreds of nobles, a couple of bishops, one nutty hermit and a couple of genoese merchants who were late as fuck.

>>928197
>officially
What do you mean, officially?
Could I still be an Orthodox noble and join?

>>928197
To better my argument
Orthodox Christians do not deny the Pope's seat, just his primacy over the other Patriarchs
He's considered the Patriarch of Rome and as such, it wouldn't be heretical to follow his word and go into battle

>>928197
Funny thing, i was actually considering making a character very similar to Peter the Hermit, but then the idea of a mad german noble seemed more interesting.

>>928198
I see where you are both coming from.

On the side of OP it'd seem kinda weird for an Orthodox noble to be on the side of Rome. On Anon's side, he's saying that he could BE from the Byzantine Empire but not necessarily side with them, more like a noble who agrees with the cause of a Holy War.

It'd be interesting but still a little out of place.

>>928198

You can be orthodox, yes, but you're 'signed up' to the crusade so to speak. You're part of it, not just some rogue madman carving out his own kingdom coincidentally at the same time. You'll be viewed as a crusader by both the Byzantine Empire (probably negatively if you were once a vassal) and also by the catholic world (also likely slightly negatively for not being catholic). If you're happy with that then go ahead.

>>928208
Sure
I have no issue
Plus, the character has "fallen from grace" so he's not exactly in good terms with Byzantine aristocracy
I'll start writing the character now

>>928197
How prominent would NPC lords and nobles? If at all. I can see how a bit lopsided it is if only the PC nobles are going to be relevant

>>928239

As this is a game, the PCs will of course be the most relevent by far, of course.

I'm writing the ACT I intro at the moment, which should shed some light on this issue though.

>Name:
PETER D'ARGENCOURT
>Country of Origin:
Normandy
>Position:
Noble Mercenary Captain
>Colours:
White and Burgundy

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 200
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 200
Cavalry: 50
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:


>Name:
BARON ECKHARD VON GUELDERS
>Country of Origin:
Saxony
>Position:
Baron of Emsdetten and Merchant
>Colours:
Green and Blue

>Army:
Levies: 150
Infantry: 150
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 50
Cavalry: 50
Knights: 25
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 2
>Wealth: 3
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 4
>Oaths:
>Followers:

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>ACT I: Preparation
-Wherein our heroes ready themselves for the ordeals to come with varying degree of success.
The first Act will represent the period from the declaration of the crusade to when it actually departed for the Holy Lands. You have two main aims during this section of the game.

>Strengthen your forces.

>Make sure you have a way to get to the Holy Lands.

The first (and second) Act will be rather short, lasting only a few turns each, but will set you up for success or failure in the third and fourth Acts where most of the action will happen.

Act I will end when the crusade is officially called to depart. At this point, everyone will depart for the Holy Lands by the methods (however lacking) that they have arranged. Anyone who leaves late will take penalties each turn they delay by. During the First Act, nations other than the players will not take any actions.

Each turn there will be some announcements, and then each player may make two actions of their choice. Roll a d100 for each of them. Any action may be boosted by spending a relevant resource (prestige, wealth, piety, favour). Any negotiation between players is a free action.
>Strengthening Your Forces

Strengthening your forces may be done by recruiting troops, training and equipping the ones you already have, or by attempting to gather followers (NPCs). There are two types of follower:

Companions (for example, the PC Birinus Percy's brother) are servants, bodyguards, friends or similar which accompany you and usually give some sort of benefit.

Allies are lesser crusaders. They will bring a chunk of troops with them of one or two types. They will be a part of your forces, but have some will of their own. If they think following someone else is better, they may switch which character they are following. Players may also attempt to steal each other's allies (and later on this will be hugely beneficial).

Allies are -the- quickest way to expand your military power. On the other hand troops you recruit for yourself, although you can gather them less quickly, will never wander off suddenly when you need them most. It's your choice.

You may also attempt to increase your prestige, piety, wealth, combat skill, imperial favour with the byzantines, or the morale of your forces in any way you can think of.

You may also spend prestige, piety or wealth on any other task, in any way you can vaguely justify. Prestige may be spent on anything where you could logically improve the result by taking advantage of your fame, status or reputation. Piety may be spent to get things from or with the help of the church and/or papacy. Wealth I hope is self explanatory.

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>>928288

>Make sure you have a way to get to the Holy Lands.

The land route is to march there, from wherever you're from, through the Byzantine Empire, to Constantinople, and then cross into Anatolia. Crossing the Byzantine Empire safely will also require the expenditure of Imperial Favour, Wealth, or Oaths to the Emperor to help him in Anatolia. Crossing the Byzantine Empire without permission is possible, but perhaps not sensible. Problems with locals in areas you march through are likely. Anatolia has also been overrun by the Turks of the Seljuk Sultunate of Rum, and will not be a friendly place. Cooperation between multiple players will be required to defeat the Sultunate's armies.

The sea route will require you to possess, build or hire ships. You will sail to Athens, and from there on to either Constantinople to join the land route people, or along the south coast of Anatolia to Cyprus (which is byzantine) and Silician Armenia (which is christian but independent). Although this method avoids dealing with the Byzantine Empire (at least mostly), there are instead risks of storms and pirates, and you will still have to deal with locals in the places you stop at. Although you can bypass the difficulties of the Sultunate of Rum, this also means bypassing the chances for glory they will present the players who fight them.
The real crusades were a clusterfuck of mismanagement, terrible public relations, confusion, incompetence and in some cases simple assholery. I intend to give you a similar experience.

Apologies for wall of text and oddly small map.

>>924571
>Name
Alexandros Callimachos of Philadelphia
>Country of Origin
Philadelphia, Byzantine Empire
>Position
Patriarch of the almost non-existant Callimachoi family, branch of House Bryennios, no holdings
>Background
After the Turkish conquests of Anatolia, the mighty Metropolis of Philadelphia stayed strong and loyal to the Byzantine Empire, a stout exclave that wouldn't bow down to any Mohammedan. Alexander lived his whole life, with his family, isolated from the rest of the Empire, fighting, riding and learning about philosophy, Christ and history (a subject he really loved). With the meager earnings his father made from a successful trade deal, he sent him to Constantinople in order to become part of the court. After steadily going up the ranks of the military, he had just become a strategos, but after a skirmish with some seljuq brigands made him chase after them against the orders of the other strategoi and falling victim to an ambush, he fell from grace, and was deemed an inexperienced child in the shoes of mighty strategists. He had nowhere to go, so he gathered some pronoia soldiers looking for extra gold, angered Philadelphians and other veterans and became a professional brigand, leading excursions deep inside Seljuq territory in order to make a profit meanwhile learning the lay of the land and the way of the Seljuq horseman. He refined his art of leading, becoming an expert in ambushes, rough terrain, land supply and fort infiltration. Through the years, his band of brigands became an almost professional robber company, with each company seperated in squads that would carry out missions in muslim territories. After hearing of the Patriarch of Rome (called Pope by the latins) calling for an all out war against the Seljuqs and other Saracens, and that anyone could join, Alexandros knew he was ready for the part, not only would he restore his honor to the Byzantines, but he'd make a lot of money on the way
>Colours
Navy Blue and White

>Army
All brigand companies united for a single mission
Levies: 50 Psiloi and 80 Pronoiars (farmer soldiers)
Infantry: 45 Skutatoi, 20 Varangian veterans (unwanted from the Empire)
Archers: 20 Toxotai, mostly garrisons for the night camps
Cavalry: 150 Brigand Kursores, adept at using spears and charging tactics, really good with composite bow horse archery, matching the skill of a Turcopole, each equipped with a solenarion (bow attachment that enables them to fire darts)
Knights: 20 Brigand Cataphracts with subpar armor than a typical byzantine Cataphract, and 5 Klibanophoroi (Alexander included)
>Siege Equipment
10 Greek Firethrowers

>Prestige
Loved amongst populace for giving them work in a heavily taxed Empire, respected amongst soldiers for never risking their lives and fighting with them
>Wealth
Good amount, enough to supply the brigands and then some, because Seljuq-Byzantine trade is limited, many merchants are putting their trust in Alexander to get many of their products
(cont.)

>>928288
>Name:
PATRICIAN ELECT CONRAD DODONI
>Country of Origin:
Venice
>Position:
Heir to Patrician Family
>Colours:
Yellow and Black

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 200
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 150
Cavalry: 0
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 2
>Wealth: 3
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 4
>Oaths:
>Followers:
Petition the younger members of the Apostle Families of Venice for ALLIES to join me on Crusade, bringing part of their family fleets, soldiers and veteran guards. Also, send a courier boat to the Fatamid Caliphate making overtures about the foolishness of the Seljuks for denying access to Jerusalem for pilgrims, something the Fatamids allowed when they had control of the Holy City

Rolled 27, 13 = 40 (2d100)

>>928295
>>928288
Actions
1. Recruit Allies in Venice, focusing on Fleets, and expert retinue guards
2. Begin diplomacy with the Fatamid Caliphate, by pointing out how the Seljuks have upset the careful peace that was formerly in place

Rolled 54, 43 = 97 (2d100)

>>928292
Alright Papst, here's what I'm a-gonna do.

Although I have a relatively small force, I'm gonna spend a point in wealth on NOT more troops, but on a crack commander for hire to help train the men I have already creating a sort of....quality over quantity corps.

Then, before I even THINK of leaving, I am going to sell off MY portion of land and holdings that I would have inherited to a minor noble and gain that wealth back to buy supplies for the journey to where the men speak Italian.

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>>924571
>Piety
Great relations with the Church for being able to make the Metropolis of Philadelphia survive, the Metropolitan of Philadelphia always blesses you and your soldiers before you leave
>(Imperial) Favour
Not great, Alexander's actions costed them the lives of many a Byzantine soldier in that ambush, though only a few people of the court have cordial relations with him, saying "Even Basil II lost against his first war with the Bulgars, but then ended up conquering them, we must not judge a man from one mistake"
>Morale
The grab and run tactics of Alexander's brigands don't leave much room for spiritual burden and corporeal fatigue, especially when Philadelphia is relatively close
>(Combat) skill
Adept Klibanophoros, really good horse archer
>Oaths
"I shall not rob from any Romans"
"I shall not kill any Romans whose deaths aren't justified"
>Followers
2 brothers, Dionysus (Kataphraktos) and Nestor (Koursoras)
20 camp follower women, to allieviate soldiers and administer medicine
1 priest and 4 monks for medical care and holy guidance

>ACT I
>Turn 1

>Announcements

Preparation for the crusade has begun across Christendom.

The crusade is currently scheduled to leave in FIVE turns time.

>Players may post their orders.

Please post your profile with your orders. Please keep this profile up to date each turn, there will only be minor changes so it shouldn't be much work. Please make sure what your orders are is clear. Please remember to roll your dice. Although I never said so I don't grudge people who have posted already, in future please wait until a turn post like this is made before posting anything for the next turn.

>>928293

I'll process you in a minute.

at work, will be able to post in an hour or so

>>928293
>>928305

See, this is why I wanted everyone to be a catholic and in europe. Your character is already in Anatolia, basically bypassing the first two sections of the game for you. You are also already at war, and have no contact with or connection to the crusade and the Pope.

Would you like to join the discord group? Then maybe we could discuss this and try to find a way that'll keep us both happy. At the moment it'd be awkward at best for me to include you.

>>928314
Sure, why not?

>>928306
Do I need to repost? If that makes it easier on you.

>>928300
Here's how I will "play it out"

A small rap on the door echoes in now my nearly empty room, heralding the sound of only one person that'll make me regret leaving my home.

A small, pale skinned blonde girl of about 11 peeks around the door "Are you really going to leave?" she asks timidly. Eckhard picks her up and kisses her forehead "Yes, little sister. I have to, our father is bankrupting us and this town into oblivion and soon all our lands and titles will be revoked." she looks down at her feet kicking the wood of your bed-frame. "I don't want you to go. You may not come back." you chuckle and say "It isn't like I'm actually gonna be fighting at all, I am gonna be a logistician in whatever army picks me up." Standing up you beckon her out "Now go little one, I have a lot of work to do."

As soon as she leaves, the steward walks in and with a curt and immediate tone he says "Your next appointment, sir."

A small, twiddly man of about 46 with short, twiney brown hair approaches you "I am glad, you'll be joining this Crusade. We God fearing men need to teach these Saracens whose just and righteous on Earth."

"I just need a change of scenery"

He adjusts his collar and proceeds to get down to business
"So, it's 150 ducats for the land and 75 for the land, yes?"

"All in order." as you count the coins.

Thinking to yourself you say "Now I need to find me a commander...."

>>928317

No, I can manage to scroll up a little. Thanks though.

>>928316

Here's the discord link:
https://discord.gg/We5Zcfg

Rolled 95, 62 = 157 (2d100)

>Name: COUNT BIRINUS PERCY
>Country of Origin: England
>Position: Count of Dorset
>Colours: Red and Green
>Army:
Levies: 100
Infantry: 50
Archers: 200
Crossbows: 200 (longbows)
Cavalry: 50
Knights: 25
Siege Equipment: 0
>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 2
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:
Bishop Guy Percy (his brother) (no troops, permanent attached)

Birinus Percy having heard the news, has sent his brother ,Guy, to Normandy with diplomatic purposes, hoping for some kind of alliance going into the crusade with the nobles or clergymen of Normandy but mainly attempting to hire or borrow some boats to ferry across the channel.
While his brother is away, Birinus travels to nearby courts and sends message to other, requesting any noble Knights to join his retinue, promising sound tactics and heathen blood to spill for their swords and shields.

>>928345

>Name:
ALEXANROS COLLIMACHOS OF PHILADELPHIA
>Country of Origin:
Anatolia, Byzantine Empire
>Position:
Noble and Brigand Leader
>Colours:
Navy and White

>Army:
Levies: 100
Infantry: 100
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 200
Knights: 25
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 2
>Piety: 1
>Favour: -1
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:

I'm afraid you have to start like everyone else. No one starts with a load of followers like that and your oaths are basically unnecessary (everyone isn't meant to be robbbing and killing romans)

One extra point. Please link your actions for the turn to this post:
>>928306
It'll make things easier for me.

>>928306
>Rolled 54, 43 = 97 (2d100)
>>>928292
>Alright Papst, here's what I'm a-gonna do.
>Although I have a relatively small force, I'm gonna spend a point in wealth on NOT more troops, but on a crack commander for hire to help train the men I have already creating a sort of....quality over quantity corps.
>Then, before I even THINK of leaving, I am going to sell off MY portion of land and holdings that I would have inherited to a minor noble and gain that wealth back to buy supplies for the journey to where the men speak Italian.

Just copying what happened to here

Rolled 14, 32 = 46 (2d100)

>>928388
>Name:
ALEXANROS CALLIMACHOS OF PHILADELPHIA
>Country of Origin:
Anatolia, Byzantine Empire
>Position:
Noble and Brigand Leader
>Colours:
Navy and White

>Army:
Levies: 100
Infantry: 100
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 200
Knights: 25
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 2
>Piety: 1
>Favour: -1
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:

Messaging some of my merchant friends to lend me a few ships to get me from Rome to Constantinople

Calling out to any masnadi (small companies of desperate soldiers and bandits in Italy) around the Papal State to join my troops

The city of seven hills, what a graceful city, I thank the Patriarch of Rome for this chance to fight the Mohammedan, though it's a pity I'll have to leave for the seven hills here, to the seven hills there in Constantinople, at least I hope some of the merchants I've befriended to lend me some boats, so that I don't have to go on foot.
Plus, there are many soldiers of fortune here in Italia, many of them don't even need a great pay it will be easy getting more troops for my army, though I don't know how they'll react in fighting for someone who is not a Catholic

Rolled 38, 57 = 95 (2d100)

>>928306
>Name:
PETER D'ARGENCOURT
>Country of Origin:
Normandy
>Position:
Noble Mercenary Captain
>Colours:
White and Burgundy

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 200
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 200
Cavalry: 50
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:

"The time is now, the Saracen scum will be sent back to the desert and Jerusalem will be taken! DEUS VULT!"
-Peter's speech to his men announcing his intention of joining the crusade

Actions
1) Send a messenger back to my father in Normandy asking for men, money and supplies for me in the crusades. I also asked for family member to join me in the crusade.
2) Raid some Muslim villages to cover our expenses and improve the troops experience. (Yes there are some Muslim enclaves in Southern Italy around this time)

That's five out of ten posted. Not bad going. I assume the rest are probably on Ameri-time, so will be on later. Assuming they (or the majority of them) post up, I'll end the first turn late evening GMT.

Am I too late?

>>928578

No, you're good. Post away.

Rolled 35, 84 = 119 (2d100)

>>928306


>Name:
DUKE KARL HERZOG II
>Country of Origin:
Brunswick, HRE
>Position:
Duke of Brunswick
>Colours:
Red and Green

>Army:
Levies: 150
Infantry: 100
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 100
Cavalry: 50
Knights: 50
Siege Equipment:

>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 2
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:

Firstly, we shall recruit more men!

1) The Duke calls upon any knightly orders in and around his lands. He beckons them to his army, inviting them to join him in this glorious crusade, in the name of the Lord! If they refuse, he shall question their faith, for no man of God should decline such an offer.

2) Sir Herzog II orders his faithful men to start creating propaganda, manifests to be distributed throughout the lands, encouraging any able-bodied men to join him in the retaking of the Holy Land. To these men he promises great wealth and eternal glory in Heaven!

>Name:
BISHOP ESTEBAN
>Country of Origin:
Castille
>Position:
Bishop
>Colours:
Blue and White

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 100
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 100
Knights: 50
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 2
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 4
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 3
>Oaths:
>Followers:
1)Rally more men
2)Ask the Nobility for money

Rolled 88, 10 = 98 (2d100)

>>928602
Forgot to roll

>Name:
Arpad the Holy

>Country of Origin:
Hungary

>Position:
Country Priest

>Colours:
White

>Background:
Ever since he began preaching the word of God, Arpad has tended to his small village in Western Hungary with dutiful devotion and dedication.

Perhaps he would have spent his entire life this way, were it not for a fateful incident in which this humble man of faith was kicked in the head by a particularly irate mule. Whilst unconscious, Arpad was (supposedly) visited by the Holy Spirit, who commanded him to rally his flock and spread the word of God to unbelievers throughout the land.

For the last few years Arpad has made a name for himself throughout central Europe as a travelling holy man on a donkey preaching the gospel with fiery zeal, who leads a chain of followers from the townships he has visited who have been touched by his faith. Now with the proclamation of the Crusade, Arpad sees what the Lord had begun preparing him for all those years ago, and prepares to lead his devout to the Holy Land.

>>928602
White and Blue (Navy) is taken

>>928644
He is the second guy to respond to the thread after me. He has had it since the 4th post.

>>928639

>Name:
ARPAD THE HOLY
>Country of Origin:
Hungary
>Position:
Priest
>Colours:
White (and white?)

>Army:
Levies: 600
Infantry: 50
Archers: 300
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 0
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 2
>Wealth: 0
>Piety: 4
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 3
>Oaths:
>Followers:

Welcome aboard. Feel free to post up your first turn actions.


Just realised we have no french characters. You know, the biggest single nationality that took part in the crusades. The closest we have is a norman. Where's all the french crusaders at?

>>928660
Well then
I guess I'll change mine to Black/Navy then

>>928663

I'm still trying to decide on a character. I can go ahead and be French if that will help.

>>928663
Oddly enough I was actualy considering being French, but I felt being Italian would be more producive to my plans since at this time the French were still heavily dependent on knights until Charles VII

Rolled 11, 83 = 94 (2d100)

>>928663
Just White and White, the colour of God and clean linen.

>>928288

>Name:
ARPAD THE HOLY
>Country of Origin:
Hungary
>Position:
Priest
>Colours:
White (and white?)

>Army:
Levies: 600
Infantry: 50
Archers: 300
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 0
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 2
>Wealth: 0
>Piety: 4
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 3
>Oaths:
>Followers:


From atop Brother Horse, his faithful mule companion who had acted as God's messenger in setting him on this path, Arpad surveyed his flock with deep consternation. How would the holy land be liberated with such a pitiful group? Other than the Pentinent, his fifty man elite bodyguard, his followers would do little but cover the holy land in their own blood, not the enemies.

Still, if all they did was form a rampart with their bodies on which Jerusalem's walls may be scaled, it would be enough. But more were needed - more were always needed.

1. Arpad sends the most well spoken of his flock to local nobles, demanding of them either trained sergeants at arms to guide his devout, or a tithe that will contribute towards their journey to the holy land.

2. As Christ banished usurers and moneylenders from his temple, so too shall Arpad. He sends his followers to local parishes and abbeys, where venal and corrupt clergymen have gone unpunished for too long - their wealth must be seized, to be used for a holy purpose in the eyes of God.

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Rolled 6, 62 = 68 (2d100)

>Name:
GIACOMO FERRARA
>Country of Origin:
Papal States
>Position:
Bishop
>Colours:
Gold and Red

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 150
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 100
Cavalry: 50
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 1
>Wealth: 2
>Piety: 3
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 3
>Oaths:
>Followers:

1. Giacamo wakes up and steps out onto the abbey balcony overlooking the church vineyard and his winery. Members of the Ecclesiarchy were often patrons of fine wine, and more than just because of the Eucharist. Priests and bishops were human too of course. Although it wouldn't be sensible to just start selling some of his best aged caskets like a wine merchant, he could certainly offer them as an 'indulgence' to the church.

His plans are heavily reliant on support, especially financial and political support, from the church. By offering wine, he could earn some Piety and therefore more influence from Rome to help his plans.

2. The bishop then proceeds to gather the first of his needed soldiers, taking a carriage he rides for the nearest Condotierri mercenary camp. No doubt a great number of these soldiers of fortune were already planned headed east, but the offer of a blessing from a bishop and favor with her holy church might appeal to some. They would be the first on a list of men he was going to recruit.

>>928663
Maybe the French as powerful NPCs?

>Name:
Duke Pierre of Orleans

>Country of Origin:
France

>Position:
Duke of Orleans

>Colours:
Purple, orange

>Background: The last son of a last son has made life difficult for Pierre, if it wasn't for the fact that he takes after his great grandfather, the great Charlemagne, he would have never risen to the position he now holds. Pierre is quite clever possessing a vast intellect and keen military mind. This along with his ability with the sword and to lead men on the battlefield saw him rise quickly through the ranks becoming a trusted leader and adviser to the King of France who two years earlier had made him the Duke of Orleans. Now with word from the Pope about the crusades Pierre sees another opportunity for more glory and a chance to elevate his name even more.

>>928687

Implying knights are ever a bad idea.

>>928677
>>928788

Lack of french people wasn't particularly a problem, but if you're happy to be french then I won't complain, it's nice to have the variety.

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 100
Archers: 200
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 100
Knights: 100
Siege Equipment:

>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:

Take your first turn actions when you're ready.

>>928823

Lets try that again with the whole profile.

>Name:
DUKE PIERRE OF ORLEANS
>Country of Origin:
France
>Position:
Duke of Orleans
>Colours:
Purple and Orange

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 100
Archers: 200
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 100
Knights: 100
Siege Equipment:

>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:

Rolled 58, 21 = 79 (2d100)

>>928823


>Name:
DUKE PIERRE OF ORLEANS
>Country of Origin:
France
>Position:
Duke of Orleans
>Colours:
Purple and Orange

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 100
Archers: 200
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 100
Knights: 100
Siege Equipment:

>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:


Pierre stands staring out the balcony of his villa as the contemplates the many things to be done before leaving for the crusades and the very little time he has left to prepare. First things first he thinks, we must inform the King of our intentions and hopefully gain his support. Then we must acquire the men and supplies needs to carry our such an endeavor. Pierre turns and heads to his desk to begin writing a letter to the King.

1. Send a letter to the King of France informing him of my intentions to go on the crusades. Humbly request any men, supplies or coin that he may spare for the cause and the glory of France.

2. Now that the letter to the King is sent Pierre sends for his most trusted servants. Writing a letter for all the lesser nobles in Orleans, Pierre has his servants copy it taking one to each man of proper birth in Orleans informing them of the upcoming crusades and asking them to join the cause. If they can not join they are requested to provide either men, supplies or coin in their absence for the glory of France.

Rolled 1, 14 = 15 (2d100)

>>928306
>Train the troops, use the Penitent oath to bind them together.
"Remember lads, it's victory or the noose. We work as one, or we die alone. Now lock those bloody shields!"
>Attempt to book passage with other local crusade types, especially the priests.

>Name:
EZEKIEL, THE GLASSBREAKER
>Country of Origin:
Unknown (Papal States?)
>Position:
Penitent Cursader
>Colours:
Black and White

>Army:
Levies: 400
Infantry: 150
Archers: 300
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 0
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 1
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 6
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
Penitent Crusader- Succeed in the crusade or be executed.
>Followers:

>>929043
Wow I thought no-one would roll worse than me. Guess whatever sin that Penitent oath is for is still hanging over your head

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Rolled 47, 45 = 92 (2d100)

>Name:
SIR STEPHEN SZUR
>Country of Origin:
Hungary
>Position:
Knight
>Colours:
Vert and Tawny

>Army:
Levies: 150
Infantry: 50
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 150
Knights: 50
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 6
>Oaths:
>Followers:

1) Recruit and train troops, particularly interested in horse archers.

2)Acquire wealth and supplies/Train troops by raiding muslim villages in the region.

>>929105

There aren't really any Muslims around Hungary in this period, I'm afraid. The nearest ones would be the ones you're going on crusade against later. Would you like to pick something else?

>>929114
Heck, I was sure being this far east would have some turks roaming around.

I guess acquire wealth through other means. Tourney prizes and requesting more funds from my leige perhaps?

>>929179

Yeah, while Byzantium was still there (which it is in greece and bulgaria where we're at) the turks couldn't really get into Europe.

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>>928306
>Name:
MICHAEL BALDONI
>Country of Origin:
Papal States
>Position:
Merchant
>Colours:
Grey and Burgundy

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 150
Archers: 200
Crossbows: 150
Cavalry: 0
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 1
>Wealth: 4
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 4
>Oaths:
>Followers:

Michael was never a religious man, but this is quickly changing. The crusades being called was a wake up call. Living life for money is not the answer. Selling off all land and luxury assets is the first order of business, the second is to bluster the fleet of ships. A cargo of weapons meant for North Africa becomes the tools of a christian fighting force. Recruiting pious men from all over Italy takes time, but the fire of piety which burns in their hearts makes them worth more than any mercenary. With his fleet expanded and crewed, the only thing left to do is head to Athens to train the men.

Michael's half brother Aleksy comes from Poland to join him with his small band of Polish christian knights. Forbidden from joining the crusade by their paranoid king, they revel at the chance to partake.

(I'd like to spend a wealth on these preparations to improve the results. And hope to gain piety.)

Rolled 45, 68 = 113 (2d100)

>>929392

>>929102
>I'm just gonna pretend it's a roll-low system.

>>929445
Well, I've either fixed Christian Muslim Relations or singlehandedly lost the crusade

>>929196
Hey it's the guy from discord with the same name.
>Name: Austinu Cavallo
>Country of Origin: Sardinia

>Position: Austinu is a middle aged general of the Sardinian army, specialized in leading archery battalions. Austinu is well respected due to the sizable amount of soldiers under his command.

>Background: It was decided early on that Austinu would be trained in arms from a young age. As the first born of a noble family who is deeply entwined in the governments war efforts, it was a foregone conclusion.Austinu is a top military commander of all the archery units of the Sardinian army. Less interested in the frills of the courts or the monotony of trading, Austinu has more of an interest in war tactics and the comradery with his brothers in arms.

>Colours: Dark green and gray

>>929542

>Name:
AUSTINU CAVALLO
>Country of Origin:
Sardinia
>Position:
Nobleman and General
>Colours:
Dark Green and Gray

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 100
Archers: 400
Crossbows: 100
Cavalry: 0
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment:

>Prestige: 2
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:

Nice and quick now.

End of turn should be within the hour.

Rolled 3, 20 = 23 (2d100)

>>928306
>Name:
AUSTINU CAVALLO
>Country of Origin:
Sardinia
>Position:
Nobleman and General
>Colours:
Dark Green and Gray

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 100
Archers: 400
Crossbows: 100
Cavalry: 0
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment:

>Prestige: 2
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:

As news of the impending glorious crusade finally reaches me, I think back to an old comrade who I have not spoken to for years. Capello has always been connected to the navy, so hopefully he can help with transportation to the main continent.

As my eyes mist over from thoughts of the past, a desire follows quickly behind the glory days on the field. A day of lost comrades and dirt and blood and tears. I will not be satisfied until the ground is soaked with invader blood. Perhaps one thousand of their lives will be enough.

I'd like to spend prestige on procuring this transportation and possibly him as a follower if hes interested.

>End of Act I Turn 1

No posting till I say post.
>ALEXANDROS COLLIMACHOS OF PHILADELPHIA

With the recent losses in Anatolia to the turkish menace, plus the uncertainty of this new crusade, few merchants are willing to take risks. They are willing to negotiate if properly compensated though. They will only rent out ships to you for 3 gold.

>Add Oath: 3 gold in return for ship passage to Constantinople. (you may spend gold to complete this at any point up to the start of Act II, but are also free to find other means)

Your efforts to recruit troops are lacklustre. Apparently there isn't a massive surplus of bandits around Rome. A few men join you.

>Gain 40 levies.
>Gain 24 archers.


>COUNT BIRINUS PERCY

Your brother Guy has worked wonders for your cause. He has managed to secure the help of the Bishop of Caen who not only has the connections to arrange travel across the channel when you depart, but also promises to join you along with his soldiers when you arrive.

>Gain Follower: Bishop Guillaume of Caen (ally, 200 levies/100 infantry, skill 3)
>No need to worry about getting across the English Channel during Act II.

Your own efforts, although less successful, still bring results. You persuade several knights to join you in your holy mission.

>Gain 20 knights.


>ECKHARD VON GUELDERS

You find and hire an experienced military man, a minor knight who has fought against the heathens of eastern europe for many years. He promises to get your troops whipped into shape and advise you on any military matters. He brings a few companions with him.

>Gain Follower: Rudolf von Magdeburg (companion, lieutenant, skill 6)
>+5 knights.
>-1 Wealth

You look to sell your land. Unfortunately, a lot of people are leaving for crusade and thinking the same, so the value of land has decreased. You get a lower price than you hoped for your estates.

>+1 Wealth

>>929959

>PATRICIAN ELECT CONRAD DODONI

You begin the search for allies. It doesn't go well. Many of the merchant houses of Venice are concerned how war may affect trade. Money, ships and men are all being hoarded. The only potential ally you find is a band of merchant guards, usually employed to guard caravans and trade vessels. They demand payment to join you.

>Choose one of the following:
>-1 Wealth, gain Follower Marco Tiolo (ally, 100 infantry, skill 5)
>no effect

Your messages to the Fatimids get you a sarcastic reply. The Caliphate fully intends to take back its land in the Levant, and will do so without Christian help. The Crusader Armies are also not welcome in their land, which rightfully includes, of course, Jerusalem.


>PETER D'ARGENCOURT

Your messages to Normandy result in little help. It is a long way down to Italy after all. Perhaps the family at home isn't so well off as they were when you last visited? Some troops come down to join you though.

>+38 Infantry

Your men raid a muslim village in southern Italy. It isn't really a battle, the opposition having no real defence. Only an odd few of your men were killed or injured, and the rest are rather happy to be given the chance to loot the place.

>Gain 1 Morale.
>-8 levies


>DUKE KARL HERZOG II

Your efforts to draw local knights aren't terribly successful. Perhaps you came across a little too aggressive with the questioning of faith thing? Some knights join you though.

>+12 knights

On the other hand, your efforts to attract the common man meet with great success, and scores of them flock to your banner, eager for crusade.

>+100 levies
>+68 archers
>BISHOP ESTEBAN

You give a sermon to the masses, asking for godly men to join you on crusade. They live up to your hopes, and your forces swell with recruits.

>+120 levies
>+56 archers

Your search for funds goes less well. Few nobles seem keen to see their money disappear off into distant lands fighting heathens when there are heathens a few miles south right here at home. If you got your family to help put pressure on their peers you might be able to drum up some funds, still.

>Choose one of the following:
>+1 Wealth, -1 Prestige
>No effect

>>929961

ARPAD THE HOLY

The nobles are not at all impressed with being told to give their soldiers and wealth to some rabble-rousing peasant. Many of them demand your mob stay off their lands. One, however, is willing to work with you should you help him in a disagreement with a local monastery. He believes as a man of faith you'll better be able to persuade them of his way of thinking.

>Choose one of the following:
>lose 1 piety, gain 50 infantry.
>no effect

Unlike the local nobility, many of the local clergy seem less able or willing to stand up to the righteous fervour of your followers. Local churches and shrines are liberated of their hoarded wealth, which ends up in your hands to be better used to further god's work.

>Gain 2 wealth.


>GIACOMO FERRARA

Your donations of wine are appreciated of course. Perhaps too much. It seems they aren't willing to back you so heavily without even further enticements. The sort of quantities these men can drink would put a significant dent into your assets.

>Choose one of the following:
>Lose 1 Wealth, gain 1 Piety
>No effect

You have rather more success in enlisting soldiers. A local condotierri camp provides the men, and your actions provide the convincing they need to get some of them on side. A group of experienced men join up with your forces.

>Gain 62 infantry.


>DUKE PIERRE OF ORLEANS

The King sends back a letter wishing you great success, and asking that you uphold the honour of France in the eyes of the world. He also sends you funds with which to further your campaign.

>Gain 1 Wealth

In your efforts to gain support from the other nobility, one of your fellow dukes sends you a letter. He says that his son has caused some upset at court and fallen out of favour with the King. Being close to the King, he asks that you intercede on his behalf and sort things out for the sake of both the youth and his family. He adds that he has no doubt his son would join you in return for your help.

>Choose one of the following:
>Lose 1 Prestige, Gain Follower: Guy of Dijon (Ally, 10 knights/20 cavalry, 4 skill)
>No effect

>>929964

EZEKIEL, THE GLASSBREAKER

Their oaths are one thing, but your men are, after all, mostly criminals of various kinds. Discipline isn't something they're used to yet. A brawl breaks out during one of your training sessions, and by the time you break it up several men have been killed.

>Lose 6 levies, lose 3 archers, lose 1 Morale

Somewhat related to that issue, few people seem to be eager to share a ship with your band of ruffians. For the good of the crusade some of the clergy are willing to help you out, but others are still dubious about whether you and your band can be trusted.

>Add Oath: 3 Piety in return for ship passage to Constantinople. (you may spend gold to complete this at any point up to the start of Act II, but are also free to find other means)


SIR STEPHEN SZUR

You work to get some local horsemen on side. The people of Hungary still remember their Magyar heritage, and some fine light cavalry and mounted archers join your forces.

>Gain 47 Cavalry

You ask for money from your liege (the King of Hungary?). He sends you his best wishes and his hopes that you will advance the cause of Christendom.

>Gain 1 Wealth.


AUSTINU CAVALLO

You get in contact with your old friend, Capello. Unfortunately, it turns out he has huge debt problems, and his family is basically bankrupt. He says he would like to help you, but can't possibly do so without huge amounts of help from you first. As an old friend, not doing this would not reflect well upon you.

>Choose one of the following:
>Gain Oath: 2 gold to help out Capello (can be completed any time before leaving for the crusades)
>Lose 1 Prestige

Although he can't help you directly, by using his and your own connections you manage to sort some transport. Ships are ready to carry you when you want to set out, although procuring this has required calling in numerous favours.

>Lose 1 Prestige
>You may travel by ship to Italy or Greece/Albania when you leave.

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>ACT 1
>Turn 2

>Announcements

The Crusade is scheduled to leave in 4 turns.

>Players may post their orders.

Rolled 53, 74 = 127 (2d100)

>>929995
Marco Tiolo, you come highly recommended. I would welcome you and your men in the service of God.
Now for ships. While the fat princes of the other Families are blind, maybe my pull with family can help secure our war fleet. And the offer of gold to some of the mercenaries in our shipyards can't hurt....
>Name:
PATRICIAN ELECT CONRAD DODONI
>Country of Origin:
Venice
>Position:
Heir to Patrician Family
>Colours:
Yellow and Black

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 300
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 150
Cavalry: 0
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 2
>Wealth: 2
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 4
>Oaths:
>Followers: Marco Tiolo (Skill: 5)
1. Petition the Patrician of Dodoni for warships, focusing on the possibilities of pillaging Muslim trade fleets travelling from the Seljuks to Northern Africa. Putting 1 point of Prestige up.
2. Have Tiolo flash his new cash around the mercenary galleys in Venice's many shipyards. Offer 1 Wealth for good quality warships

>>930037
>>929995
I am actively trying to secure military ships, not just transport, and more than I need for my own men, in case that has impact on results.

>>930037

Aha, there's a point I should make to everyone here. If I put something like this:


>gain Follower: Marco Tiolo (ally, 100 infantry, skill 5)

Then any follower listed as an ally keeps their men, leave the bit in the bracket intact in your profile please. Do not add these men to your personal total. After all, if they leave you, I need to know who's going with them. Your Follower section in your profile should end up looking like this, basically:

>Followers: Marco Tiolo (ally, 100 infantry, skill 5)

Anything else, like soldiers listed in any other way, wealth, prestige, whatever, just add or subtract from your numbers.

If you've secured transport of some kind, it might be worth listing that too at the end of your profile. I didn't think about that before I designed the profiles, so we'll just have to make do.

Well done Dodoni for illustrating my point.

>>929961
>No effect
No need for my family to get punished.

Rolled 92, 60 = 152 (2d100)

>>929995
>Name:
ALEXANROS CALLIMACHOS OF PHILADELPHIA
>Country of Origin:
Anatolia, Byzantine Empire
>Position:
Noble and Brigand Leader
>Colours:
Navy and White

>Army:
Levies: 140
Infantry: 100
Archers: 124
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 200
Knights: 25
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 2
>Piety: 1
>Favour: -1
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:

I politely decline the offer of my merchant friends, though I do leave some doors open for a potential naval blockade

>Actions

Look for a capable siege engineer to join my troops, use 1 wealth if needed

Start the trek from Rome to Friuli, spreading your name as Leader of the Righteous Robbers, and gathering sinners in order to absolve them of their sins through battle

>>929995
>>930091
by sinners I mean thieves, looters and other small time criminals that wish to change

>>929995
>>Name:
>AUSTINU CAVALLO
>>Country of Origin:
>Sardinia
>>Position:
>Nobleman and General
>>Colours:
>Dark Green and Gray
>>Army:
>Levies: 200
>Infantry: 100
>Archers: 400
>Crossbows: 100
>Cavalry: 0
>Knights: 0
>Siege Equipment:
>>Prestige: 2
>>Wealth: 1
>>Piety: 1
>>Favour: 0
>>Morale: 5
>>Skill: 5
>>Oaths: 2 gold to help out Capello
>>Followers:

Capello was always a drunken womanizer, no surprise he came into debts too. At least transport is secured to Italy. He is an old war buddy so I will see what I can do before the time arrives.

I am not risking more unknown quantities, so I am wanting to ask my second in command, Mercui, if he and his mediocre legion of infantry would serve directly under me.

With an obligation of debt repaying now thrust onto me, I am in need of funding. I will just skim off the top as usual. hopefully that will cover it.

Rolled 20, 26 = 46 (2d100)

>>929995
>>930119
should be
>prestige 1 for taking the transport


and forgot my roll

>>929970

Sorry for missing you out. Heres your turn 1.

>MICHAL BALDONI

You send some money to your brother to let him travel down to join you. He comes, bringing a small number of polish cavalry with him.

>Gain Follower: Aleksy (companion, lieutenant, skill 5, permanent)
>Gain 40 Cavalry
>Lose 1 Wealth

You manage to trade some of your land for ships. You have enough for your forces, and supplies for them to take you as far as Greece.

>When you leave for crusade, you may take ship to Constantinople or Silician Armenia.

Rolled 62, 95 = 157 (2d100)

>Name:
BISHOP ESTEBAN
>Country of Origin:
Castille
>Position:
Bishop
>Colours:
Blue and White
>Army:
>Levies: 320
>Infantry: 100
>Archers: 156
>Crossbows: 0
>Cavalry: 100
>Knights: 50
>Siege Equipment: 0
>Prestige: 2
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 4
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 3
>Oaths:
>Followers:
1)Start a fundraiser with the locals
Can't do much without money
2)Train more knights

>Name:
DUKE PIERRE OF ORLEANS
>Country of Origin:
France
>Position:
Duke of Orleans
>Colours:
Purple and Orange

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 100
Archers: 200
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 100
Knights: 100
Siege Equipment:

>Prestige: 2
>Wealth: 2
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:
>Name:
Guy of Dijon (Ally, 10 knights/20 cavalry, 4 skill)


You have to start somewhere Pierre thinks to himself as he decides to go speak with the King on the Guy of Dijon and his families behalf. Pierre personally travels to Paris and speaks with the King asking him to give the young man and his family another chance. Pierre informs the King he is taking him along to the crusades and will either turn him into a proper knight or leave him in the holy land.

1. Deciding to take advantage of his time in Paris, Pierre decides to go out and meet with the local Nobles informing them of his intent to bring glory to France by fighting in the crusades. Pierre begins seeking their support either through joining him and the cause or offering money or troops. Inform the nobles that I have personally spoken with the King about the upcoming crusades and he has wished great success in bringing honor to France in hopes of enticing them to join and maybe gaining more prestige among the nobles.

Use a wealth to entice them further if need be.

2. Being the youngest son of a youngest son does have a few benefits. Pierre has many older brothers, uncles, cousins and nephews most of which have not met with great success and while none have gained the personal fame on the battlefield some have used the fact that they are descended from Charlemagne to great success. In his ever evolving search for more allies Pierre sends word to his family members asking them to join him in the crusades to bring even greater glory to France and their family name.

Use a prestige to further entice my family to join

Rolled 74, 83 = 157 (2d100)

>>930211

dice didn't work for some reason, trying again.

Rolled 22, 65 = 87 (2d100)

>>929970
"Boys, you're forgetting the other half of the Crusader's oath. All sins are forgiven. That means we can take whatever we want from the heathen men, and whoever we want from the heathen women."
>Train the troops, appeal to their baser desires.
>Use the troops as a labor workforce for the Church's war efforts to improve piety. They're criminals and prisoners, they should be used to this.

>Name:
EZEKIEL, THE GLASSBREAKER
>Country of Origin:
Unknown (Papal States?)
>Position:
Penitent Cursader
>Colours:
Black and White

>Army:
Levies: 394
Infantry: 150
Archers: 297
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 0
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 1
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
Penitent Crusader- Succeed in the crusade or be executed.
3 Piety in return for passage to Constantinople
>Followers:

Rolled 55, 7 = 62 (2d100)

>>929995
>Name:
SIR STEPHEN SZUR
>Country of Origin:
Hungary
>Position:
Knight
>Colours:
Vert and Tawny

>Army:
Levies: 150
Infantry: 50
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 197
Knights: 50
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 2
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 6
>Oaths:
>Followers:

1)Appeal to various companions-in-arms, lesser knights and any other men of faith and integrity I may know of who are interested in uniting to crusade.

2)Attempt to garner favor with Byzantium to spend on safe passage.

Do we need to spend an action establishing cooperation with other players?
Or can I just say that Arpad is a cool guy and we should totally be magyar buddies.

Rolled 49, 92 = 141 (2d100)

>Name:
MICHAL BALDONI
>Country of Origin:
Papal States
>Position:
Merchant
>Colours:
Grey and Burgundy

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 150
Archers: 200
Crossbows: 150
Cavalry: 40
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 1
>Wealth: 3
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 4
>Oaths:
>Followers: Aleksy (companion, lieutenant, skill 5, permanent)

Michal know that he has one chance before he leaves for Venice. He requests to see the Pope. As a participant in the Pope's call to arms, he hopes he is important enough to him to have it granted. If his audience granted he will make an oath to provide the church with trade connections, asking only two things in return, to receive the Popes blessing, and that the Pope administer to him the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation personally.

Regardless of the Pope's decision, it's time to uproot from Rome and travel to Venice. But before going he instructs his men in Venice to begin buying many sea snails to be milked for Tyrian purple. He hopes the process will be sorted out and streamlined by the time he arrives, but he can only trust his men to do their best.

Rolled 77, 99 = 176 (2d100)

>Name:
GIACOMO FERRARA
>Country of Origin:
Papal States
>Position:
Bishop
>Colours:
Gold and Red

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 212
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 100
Cavalry: 50
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 1
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 5
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 3
>Oaths:
>Followers:

1. Giacomo's strategy involves the usage of lands in Milan, to provide supplies for a campaign in the Holy Land. He is a Bishop, not a noble. . .complicated as it is the true legal extent of his land is this abbey and the vineyard, if it can be even called mine and not the holy church's.

Still, that does not mean a bishop is without influence. These lands will need to continue to be cultivated, even as a campaign against the holy land is carried out and a new Papal army formed. If the other bishops want more wine, I must insist upon the. . .requisition of certain other vineyards by nearby landholders for the holy church. Few men, even money oriented men, can deny a strong demand by the Holy Church, the pious might fear for their soul, the greedy might fear for their connections if they were branded as one who would not give to the holiest of establishments.

More than just the vineyards, the farms will be needed to produce food. It's time for the Papal state to start 'protecting' the land, like the good stewards God has determined us to be. I will use my connections to form this papal bull on the requisitioning of fertile lands in Milan for the Holy Land campaign, under my direction of course.

2. The Condotierri are but one mercenary group I wish to draw experience from. I now look north to the Swiss Alps, where the Pope himself is oft to draw his very own guard. Their reputation as pikemen and halberdiers will do well. I shall send letters to recruit them, those mercenaries are familiar with working for the Holy Church.

Rolled 83 (1d100)

>>929995
>Name:
PETER D'ARGENCOURT
>Country of Origin:
Normandy
>Position:
Noble Mercenary Captain
>Colours:
White and Burgundy

>Army:
Levies: 192
Infantry: 238
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 200
Cavalry: 50
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:

1) Using my fame as a mercenary, recruit wandering Knights, pious men for the journey and promise them great wealth
Use 1 prestige for this

2) I need a good healer before I head off to the Holy Land, search in the villages and monastery for a doctor or healer willing to join me

Rolled 46 (1d100)

>>931388
Oops this is roll 2

>>931388
Forgot to add a point of morale there, here is the proper stats

>Name:
PETER D'ARGENCOURT
>Country of Origin:
Normandy
>Position:
Noble Mercenary Captain
>Colours:
White and Burgundy

>Army:
Levies: 192
Infantry: 238
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 200
Cavalry: 50
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 6
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:

Rolled 19, 87 = 106 (2d100)

>Name:
BARON ECKHARD VON GUELDERS
>Country of Origin:
Saxony
>Position:
Baron of Emsdetten and Merchant
>Colours:
Green and Blue

>Army:
Levies: 150
Infantry: 150
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 50
Cavalry: 50
Knights: 30
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 2
>Wealth: 3
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 4
>Oaths:
>Followers: Rudolf von Magdeburg (companion, lieutenant, skill 6)

My next two turns will be:

1. Begin the relatively long journey to Süditalien from Sachsen.
2. Recruit all manner of followers to our "caravan" (clergymen, peasants, barons, nobles etc) when I arrive to Italy, I don't want to present myself as some chump stoolie to whomever I sign up with.

>>932098
I mean actions, not turns

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I am adding a new category under the '>Army' section of your profiles, called 'Warships'. Rather than transportation (which is seperate) these represent combat vessels. They will protect your troops during sea travel.

They will not be able to act independantly of your army, so if you travel inland they will have to be left at wherever you disembarked. However, you may return to where you disembarked and take ship again, at which point they will rejoin you.

I am aware they have limited use as a result, but this game is not intended to have much of a naval focus, so this is the compromise I have decided upon.

I'll repeat again, getting a load of warships does not mean your men can all sail in them. Any attempt to transport your whole army with them later will result in hilarity for everyone else and misery for you.

>>932117
Can I still join this? Also, warships will be useful for cyprus, acre and sidon. and alexandria (^:

>>932123
Cyprus is not muslim

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>>932125
Tell that to the Venetians when they sacked constantinople

>>932123
Also, We are not meant to be attacking Alexandria, since we are not at war with the Fatamids. I tried getting them onside, and they were snarky.
>>932140
SHUSH! YOU'LL GIVE AWAY MY PLAN!!!!

>>932141
They're all heathens. Alexandria is the seat of africa

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>>932141
hmmm....

Rolled 40, 20 = 60 (2d100)

>>929995
>Name: COUNT BIRINUS PERCY
>Country of Origin: England
>Position: Count of Dorset
>Colours: Red and Green
>Army:
Levies: 100
Infantry: 50
Archers: 200
Crossbows: 200 (longbows)
Cavalry: 50
Knights: 45
Siege Equipment: 0
>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 2
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers: Bishop Guy Percy (his brother) (no troops, permanent attached)
Bishop Guillaume of Caen (ally, 200 levies/100 infantry, skill 3)( providing boat ride across the channel)

Birinus, currently in his temporary quarters in the court of Oxford, reads the letter from his brother with a smile on his face. He begins writing a new one to the Bishop of Caen, thanking him for his wise choice of companionship and expressing that he is looking forward to be slaying the heathen hordes alongside his new ally. Secondly Birinus, responds to his brother's letter, congratulating him on his success and instructing him to take advantage of his position and to plan out the route to Constantinople, arranging supplies and maybe even lodging for the men, going as far to suggest an appointment at an brother for the men as they pass through France.
(1st action, basically trying to smoothen the route to Byzantine, maybe appointing a ''morale boast'' for one of their nights spent in transit, in France)

Birinus, happy with his letters and the knights he has recruited so far, arranges dinner with the ruler of Oxford, a good acquaintance and fellow norman that would be a worth while addition to Birinus's band. If the ruler is somehow unfit or unable to join Birinus, Birinus prepares himself with a counter proposal, asking the soldiers of Oxford that he may lead himself.

>>932144
I went back to bed and woke up to Pepe Komnenos, died laughing

>>932123

You may join. Post up a character.

Warships would be handy if you were attempting to attack one of the places you listed, though it could be done without them potentially. Naval combat isn't really meant to be a big part of the game.

>>932140

Oh shit nigga, what are ya doin?

>>932141

We'll see how long peace with the Fatimids lasts. Competing claims for Jerusalem might cause some tension with the crusaders.

Fuck we have a lot of people now. I'm happy its popular but its going to be hard to run.

>>932241
I won't join if it's a bother, OP, it's not that big of a deal

>>932243

No, you're fine to join. I've got time at the moment, so I can run it ok. I'll just moan about it every so often and demand recognition of my self sacrifice.

Rolled 29, 57 = 86 (2d100)

>>929995

>Name:
DUKE KARL HERZOG II
>Country of Origin:
Brunswick, HRE
>Position:
Duke of Brunswick
>Colours:
Blue and Yellow

>Army:
Levies: 250
Infantry: 100
Archers: 168
Crossbows: 100
Cavalry: 50
Knights: 62
Siege Equipment:

>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 2
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:

The sun rises, it is another day, and The Duke's banner billows in the wind, standing proudly atop his castle, overviewing the land.
Glory.
Glory and power await.

1) The Duke organizes raids on many jewish villages in the Rhineland. It will serve as training for his men, but also as a way of gaining wealth. He instructs his men to loot, pillage, and take as many prisoners as possible. Those prisoners will later be held for ransom or, if nobody pays, sold as slaves.

2) The Duke, with the help of some trusted friends and nobles, seeks the best generals and trainers for his rapidly-growing army. After all, you cannot expect to win a war with brute strenght alone, because the enemy will adapt and drive you into the mud. (I spend 1 Prestige for this roll)

>>932293
This is anudah shoah

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>>932098
Writing in flavor text now.

Counting the coins you received from the small land baron, you can rest slightly easier knowing that you in essence, broke even and gained back what you spent, not necessarily a bad thing.

Overlooking the hills, you see six heavily clad horsemen being led by a large, imposing looking man leading them, flying the unmistakable red castle and green woman of Magdeburg.

When the men finally arrive before you, the leader dismounts and removes his helmet to reveal a man who has obviously seen his fair share of battle. A large scar cutting the left side of his already sharp cheeks gives him the distinctive look of an old falcon.

He stands firmly, his sword between his hands "I heard you needed a commander. Rudolf's the name, I come to you in the hopes of offering my services and to make a name of myself."

You extend your hands out to him "I welcome any good commander, but your name and sigil precede you, so no introductions or courtesies are in order. You are most welcome!"

Early the next morning, you awake to the regular camp sounds: men stirring and starting fires, women getting ready to make the morning's breakfast, priests giving their blessings and all manners of quiet yet loud goings on. Today, is the day, you make a name for yourself. On this morning, you become a new man, you feel God will bless your journey and guide your hand to fortune, fame and a new beginning.

I'll post the end of turn 2 in a couple of hours (roughly).

>>932858
Hell yeah, I'm digging this quest a lot so I wanna see where it goes.

>>932899
Same

>End of Act I Turn 2

No posting till I say so.

>PATRICIAN ELECT CONRAD DODONI

You petition the Patrician for ships. You pull out all the stops, bargaining not just as an individual, but using all the influence you can gather from past services and by persuading other family members to help you. Although initially a little reluctant, he eventually agrees, and gives you usage to a significant number of vessels.

>Lose 1 Prestige
>Add 3 Warships.

The lure of wealth is obviously effective around Venice's seedier areas, of which Tiolo seems to be experienced. He returns to you without any of the money you let him use for the purpose, but with the services of several extra vessels for your fleet.

>Lose 1 Wealth
>Add 4 Warships

(also please see the note I left about your follower in the post just a bit below your turn post)


>ALEXANROS CALLIMACHOS OF PHILADELPHIA

In your search for an engineer you find a fellow Greek, who had travelled to Rome some years ago as the Turks overran his home in the heartlands of Anatolia. He seems to be a talented and learned man, employed in the past by the Byzantine military to construct siege weaponry and fortifications. He is happy to join you, and doesn't even demand particularly high wages.

>Gain Follower: Pregarius of Caesarea (companion, siege engineer)

Your attempt to gather troops further north is far more effective than it was around Rome. Evidently there are more sinners further from the Eternal City.

>Gain 80 levies
>Gain 40 Archers

(Please don't try and head further towards Constantinople yet)

>AUSTINU CAVALLO

Mercui is not eager to head off into the unknown to death and suffering. He seems quite comfortable here in Sardinia. Or maybe he's just playing hard to get? You might be able to entice him to your side if you applied a little leverage.

>Choose one of the following:
>Lose 1 Wealth, gain Follower: Mercui (ally, 50 infantry/150 levies, skill 4)
>Lose 1 Prestige, gain Follower: Mercui (ally, 50 infantry/150 levies, skill 4)
>No effect

Your search for money is also difficult. Your tactic of 'skimming off the top' isn't considered the proper way by some, and the some members of the church, inspired to be more holy by the declaration of the crusades, kick up a fuss.

>Choose one of the following:
>Lose 1 Piety, Gain 1 Wealth
>No effect

>>933410

>BISHOP ESTEBAN

After giving a sermon, asking sinners to give money towards the crusade in return for absolution, you find your coffers greatly expanded. Obviously there's a lot of guilty consciences about.

>Gain 1 Wealth

Knights are worth more than any other men. The combination of breeding and equipment simply makes them superior. Many of the knights of Spain, in particular, are veterans of fighting the Muslims in Iberia. Knowing this, you look for more knights willing to join you.

>Gain 33 Knights.


>DUKE PIERRE OF ORLEANS

The nobility of France does not like to be seen to be found wanting. Are you not the highest court of Europe? Of those you speak to, a fellow nobleman is the most eager to help. The amount of support he can give will depend on if you wish to help him with his war funds.

>Pick 1 of the following:
>Gain Follower: Count Guy of Foix (ally, 25 knights/100 infantry, skill 5)
>Lose 1 Wealth, Gain Follower: Count Guy of Foix (ally, 50 knights/150 infantry, skill 5)

Two young cousins also answer your call, as you make use of your family connections to call for allies. Although you do not know them well as they are distant relatives and not highly landed or titled, they still bring a respectable amount of men to your aid. What better way is there to get to know them than on crusade together anyway?

>Lose 1 Prestige
>Gain Follower: Jehan de Poitou (ally, 50 infantry/200 levies, skill 4)
>Gain Follower: Geoffroi de Angers (ally 150 levies/100 archers, skill 4)
>EZEKIEL, THE GLASSBREAKER

Well, at least your men don't fight each other during training this time. Still, many of them seem to take poorly to discipline and fighting in formation. Still, you manage to get a few of them up to a more useful standard.

>Lose 51 Levies
>Gain 51 Infantry

You get some of your men into the service of the local monks, who are making banners for the crusaders. Although your men grumble about it, at least the monks give them a free dinner while they do it. The monks are happy with your help, and let other churchmen know about it.

>Gain 1 Piety

>>933417

>SIR STEPHEN SZUR

The horsemen of Hungary are famous, and this extends to the upper classes. You gather several knights to your cause, willing to help spearhead your forces.

>Gain 17 Knights

You send messengers to Constantinople to negotiate with the Imperial Court. Your messengers come back to tell you that negotiations were difficult. Progress will likely require either bribes or for you to try and get recommendation from your king.

>Pick one of the following:
>Lose 1 Wealth, gain 1 Favour
>Lose 1 Prestige, gain 1 Favour
>No effect

(talking with other players is always a free action, you can make whatever deals to cooperate you want)


>MICHAL BALDONI

The Pope grants you an audience and gives you his personal blessing. He gives you the grace of god to take with you to Jerusalem.

>Gain 1 Piety

Your efforts to get into the dye business meet with unexpected success. The crusade has not only roused the warriors of europe, but also the merchants in some ways. Interest in Byzantium has increased with so much being talking about the east, and purple dyes are in high demand. Through some clever dealings, you and your men have managed to make a significant profit.

>Gain 2 Wealth


>GIACOMO FERRARA

You manage to lever some donations of land out of wealthy locals in Milan. The proceeds from these lands aid your financial situation.

>Gain 1 Wealth

Switzerland is not far from Milan, and you quickly receive your reply. A party of Swiss soldiers is coming down to join you. They are led by a particularly hardy and experienced captain, who is happy to work under you as a lieutenant and trainer for your men.

>Gain 150 infantry
>Gain Follower: Kasparvon Silenen (companion, lieutenant, skill 6)

>>933419

>PETER D'ARGENCOURT

There are many knights looking for wars at any time in Europe, but now more so than ever. The chance to serve under an experienced captain, and a nobleman to boot, is a rare chance. Too often are the ones leading them to war virgins of the battlefield. Drawn by your reputation, knights flock in to join you.

>Lose 1 Prestige
>Gain 55 knights

You look for a healer to care for your men. The best place to look is amongst the monks of the holy orders. You find a man with brilliant medical knowledge willing to join your cause, but it will take a little effort to convince his abbot to let him go.

>Choose 1 of the following:
>Lose 1 Piety, Gain Follower: Brother Stephen (companion, healer)
>No effect


>BARON ECKHARD VON GUELDERS

It turns out moving an army, even one that isn't terribly large, is very difficult. Preparations to leave drag on, and in the end you have to delay your departure entirely. While attempting to buy provisions for the journey, you did meet some merchants who assure you they are experts in moving a lot of stuff a long way, and that they can help with your plans for a small payment.

>Add Oath: Land travel to Venice or Hungary for 1 Wealth (can be used any time up to the start of Act 2)

During your efforts to prepare to leave, you amass a respectable baggage train. There can be no doubt that you're someone important as your followers pass by. Perhaps that's why it was so difficult for your forces to get moving?

>Gain 2 Prestige

(there is no need to actually travel yet, please spend your actions on preparations rather than marching)


COUNT BIRINUS PERCY

Your brother works to arrange supplies and plan a route to get to the crusades. He has some success, securing supplies to reach North Italy.

>You may march as far as Northern Italy without any (or at least far less) trouble in Act II

The Baron of Oxford is unwilling to join you, citing his troubles with gout which have developed over the past few years. However, as a personal favour he is willing to let you take some of his soldiers.

>Choose one of the following:
>Lose 1 Prestige, gain 80 infantry
>No effect

(would you update your Followers bit to say 'Followers: Bishop Guy Percy (companion, clergy, skill 4, permanent)' please. Just to get it consistent with how I've done since then)

>>933422

>DUKE KARL HERZOG II

You raid Jewish settlements, taking advantage of the anti-non-christian sentiment that is strong at the moment among the common people. Your troops loot from the locals, but you find yourself being condemned by some of the local clergy, who point out that this isn't what the crusade is about at all. You may return your stolen wealth or keep it and suffer their ire.

>Choose one of the following:
>Gain 1 Wealth, Lose 1 Piety.
>No effect

You find and procure the services of a pair of experienced german mercenaries . Having returned to Saxony after being mercenaries abroad, the men are eager to serve under such a high ranking employer, and assures you they'll get your men whipped into shape soon enough.

>Lose 1 Prestige
>Gain Follower: Otto von Saxony (companion, lieutenant, skill 6)
>Gain Follower: Franz Kahler (companion, lieutenant, skill 5)

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>ACT 1
>Turn 3

>Announcements

The Crusade is scheduled to leave in 3 turns.

>Players may post their orders.

>>924571
>>924580
>Name: Sir Otto of House of Bourgogne
>Country of Origin:
Duchy of Burgundy, France
>Position:
Noble of House Burgundy, Half-Brother to Eudes I, Duke of Burgundy
>Background:
Fifth and final son of Duke Robert I The Old, Otto was very young when his father died and it was decided the Duchy would pass unto his nephew and Otto inherited an estate and gold. Otto was not upset about this, however, and vowed to make his own glory. Given a classic education for a powerful noble at that time, Otto made good on his promise and used his status and education to become a squire to a knightly order at the age of 15. He campaigned with his order in several lands, including the Norman conquests of Sicily and Malta and various battles in Iberia and the HRE. When he finally became a full fledged Knight at 19, he sold his Estate and used most of his Savings to buy a full set of armaments and an Iberian horse. He made a name for himself as a brilliant strategist and a strong and courageous fighter and soon many men flocked to his army. When the Pope called for the crusade, he knew this was the opportunity he'd been waiting for and answered his call, heading back to his nephews land to rally funds and more soldiers.
>Colours:
Blue and Yellow

>>933446
>>933462
Hey, can you put me in now please, and maybe give me another set of rolls if you don't, eh, adjust for lateness. If not, it's fine, I will wait.

>>933462
>>933464

There you go. As a special service, you can have three actions this turn instead of two like everyone else.


>Name:
SIR OTTO OF HOUSE BOURGOGNE
>Country of Origin:
Duchy of Burgundy, France
>Position:
Nobleman
>Colours:
Blue and Yellow

>Army:
Levies: 100
Infantry: 100
Archers: 0
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 150
Knights: 75
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 3
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 6
>Oaths:
>Followers:

>>933475
Thank you, kind Pope. You are a nice Pope and tell god to ignore what Martin Luther will say in the future.

Rolled 42, 45 = 87 (2d100)

>>933446
>Name:
BISHOP ESTEBAN
>Country of Origin:
Castille
>Position:
Bishop
>Colours:
Blue and White
>Army:
>Levies: 320
>Infantry: 100
>Archers: 156
>Crossbows: 0
>Cavalry: 100
>Knights: 83
>Siege Equipment: 0
>Prestige: 2
>Wealth: 2
>Piety: 4
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 3
>Oaths:
>Followers:
1)Recruit anyone of importance that wants to join us
2) Ask the local priests to inspire their flock to help

Rolled 71, 89 = 160 (2d100)

>>933446
>Name:
PATRICIAN ELECT CONRAD DODONI
>Country of Origin:
Venice
>Position:
Heir to Patrician Family
>Colours:
Yellow and Black

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 200
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 150
Cavalry: 0
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0
Warships:7

>Prestige: 1
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 4
>Oaths:
>Followers: (Ally Marcol Tiolo, Skill 5, 100 Infantry)

While far from the standard castles of Europe, the fortresses of the Middle East are formidable, and so an architect of death will be required. letters are to be sent to Florence and Naples, calling for the finest siege engineers to take up the call. Some money floating around won't go too badly either...
Petition the Pope for permission to have my fleet annointed as the Grand Crusade Fleet, so that the glory of God shall be seen in force as it leaves Venices shipyards.
1. Seek out an engineer. Float 1 wealth for this.
2. Petition the Pope for his blessing and official backing of my fleet as the main Crusading fleet.
>>931388
>>928602
>>928788
>>929043
>>929392
Calling all Lords of the Crusade who seek to cross the Great Sea to the Holy Land. As Master of the strongest Fleet, I invite any who have secured a fleet already to head for Venice, so that the safety of our expedition is assured.

Rolled 6, 8 = 14 (2d100)

>Name:
BARON ECKHARD VON GUELDERS
>Country of Origin:
Saxony
>Position:
Baron of Emsdetten and Merchant
>Colours:
Green and Blue

>Army:
Levies: 150
Infantry: 150
Archers: 100
Crossbows: 50
Cavalry: 50
Knights: 30
Siege Equipment: 0

>Prestige: 4
>Wealth: 3
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 4
>Oaths: Land travel to Venice or Hungary for 1 Wealth (can be used any time up to the start of Act 2)
>Followers: Rudolf von Magdeburg (companion, lieutenant, skill 6)


With some coin and a name behind me, I am going to:

1: Acquire information on nearby lords of high stature to sort of hitch on to in exchange for supplies
2: Spend the Oath I have to sort of coerce whichever lord I choose to side with to give all of us an easier road to Venice.

>>933626
Oh dear god....save me from this madness!

>>933446
>Name:
>AUSTINU CAVALLO
>Country of Origin:
>Sardinia
>Position:
>Nobleman and General
>Colours:
>Dark Green and Gray
>Army:
>Levies: 200
>Infantry: 100
>Archers: 400
>Crossbows: 100
>Cavalry: 0
>Knights: 0
>Siege Equipment:
>Prestige: 1
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 0
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths: 2 wealth to help out Capello
>Followers: Mercui (ally, 20 infantry/150 levies. Skill 4)

-1 wealth for mercui/-1 piety for +1 wealth from last turn. Austinu is no man of pious intents.

1)In search of wealth to repay Capellos debt, a desperate raid around the northern coast of Africa seems like the only remaining somewhat reasonable option. Bringing my loyal brothers along with me in search of wealth and reclaimed status if it goes well enough.

2) While Austinu is somewhat of a lone wolf, support from the Byzantine empire would be immensely helpful. With no skill in negotiating, Austinu only has one course of negotiation. Austinu will swear a binding oath for all of his army and allies to personally account for at least 1000 Saracen deaths. With a penalty of the Byzantine empires choosing if that goal is not met. In return for this oath, I would request assistance in whatever way the Byzantine empire would provide. Be it men, wealth, or whatever else.

Rolled 4, 26 = 30 (2d100)

>>933772
>>933446
seem to be fucking up inputting rolls

>>933779
Fuck this game im gonna go suicidal at this point

>>933780
Sorry for stealing the good rolls...

>>933522
Well, there goes any noble support. ;_;

Rolled 30, 90 = 120 (2d100)

>Name:
DUKE PIERRE OF ORLEANS
>Country of Origin:
France
>Position:
Duke of Orleans
>Colours:
Purple and Orange

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 100
Archers: 200
Crossbows: 0
Cavalry: 100
Knights: 100
Siege Equipment:

>Prestige: 1
>Wealth: 1
>Piety: 1
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 5
>Oaths:
>Followers:
Guy of Dijon (Ally, 10 knights/20 cavalry, 4 skill)
Count Guy of Foix (ally, 50 knights/150 infantry, skill 5)
Jehan de Poitou (ally, 50 infantry/200 levies, skill 4)
Geoffroi de Angers (ally 150 levies/100 archers, skill 4)

Pierre stands outside his tent on the edge of town looking out across the swelling ranks of his men as his two newly arrived cousins greet him and then march their men to join the other. While he had hoped to be a bit further along in his preparations for the crusades he couldn't be too upset at the number of men he now commanded. Knowing that having the men is only the first step, in order for them to be of any real use they have to actually be able to fight. Pierre goes to speak with the King updating him about his growing army that he has put together and getting the "ok" to train his troops just outside of Paris.

1. Pierre returns to his men dividing them into two groups pitting his original men against his newly acquired allies troops. Pierre sees an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone and after a week of rigorous training teaching the new fighters proper techniques and teamwork, 3 days of war games are held in hopes of impressing the elite of Paris and to further hone their skills.


2. In the little spare time he has between the training of his troops and preparation for the war games Pierre looks over his finances and realizes that he could use more gold to fund the campaign he intends to lead as his coffers are starting to run a little low.

Deciding that his land and most of his valuables will do him no good sitting at home while he is off at war, Pierre reaches out to local merchants putting the word out that he is selling his unneeded land and valuables hoping to acquire enough gold to fund his campaign.

>>933462

Bonjour fellow Frenchman

I would just like to extend the invite to join forces at some point before we get to the crusades. Together we assuredly will bring glory to France and ourselves.


This invite applies to any others who would like to join forces as well.

>Name:
MICHAL BALDONI
>Country of Origin:
Papal States
>Position:
Merchant
>Colours:
Grey and Burgundy

>Army:
Levies: 200
Infantry: 150
Archers: 200
Crossbows: 150
Cavalry: 40
Knights: 0
Siege Equipment: 0
Warships: ?

>Prestige: 1
>Wealth: 5
>Piety: 2
>Favour: 0
>Morale: 5
>Skill: 4
>Oaths:
>Followers: Aleksy (companion, lieutenant, skill 5, permanent)

Overjoyed with his success, its time for others to be happy as well.

1) Send large shipment of purple dye to Constantinople as a gift.
2) Hold a feast to honor those preparing to go out to the holy lands.

Rolled 29, 90 = 119 (2d100)

>>934454

Rolled 55, 87 = 142 (2d100)

>>933446
>>Name:
>SIR STEPHEN SZUR
>>Country of Origin:
>Hungary
>>Position:
>Knight
>>Colours:
>Vert and Tawny
>>Army:
>Levies: 150
>Infantry: 50
>Archers: 100
>Crossbows: 0
>Cavalry: 197
>Knights: 67
>Siege Equipment: 0
>>Prestige: 3
>>Wealth: 1
>>Piety: 1
>>Favour: 1
>>Morale: 5
>>Skill: 6
>>Oaths:
>>Followers:

Spent 1 wealth to gain 1 favour

1)Use my prestige to appeal to my old comrades, friends, brothers and cousins to join me in glorifying God with our valor and strength.

2)Perform community service, help with monastic chores and discuss Just War Theory with the monks to gain piety.

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Also extending an invitation of companionship to anyone planning to march to the Holy Land.
As long as you're not a greedy two-timing bastard that is. Not like I have much wealth anyway.

>>934654
fuck it, im rolling like shit. I'm in comrade. Where are we meeting up?

>>934696
bah, forgot muh namefag.
I assume you could sail to Italy and meet me as you pass through Hungary or if you'd rather sail to Greece, then I'll just meet you on the last stretch to Constantinople. Your archers would be most useful.
Depending on how your Oath works out, perhaps we can combine our favour to gain passage through Byzantium.

You may not be a pious man, and I'm no priest either, but I do intend to stay on the right side of the cross on this journey. I'll have nothing to do with raping and pillaging the holy land. Just Deus Vulting the mudslimes for the glory of God, king and country.
Foraging is a necessary part of war, burning every village we come across is not.

Plus I would also like to team up with Arpad the Holy if he isn't dead.

>>934904
We will meet at Hungary then. Good to have a comrade in arms. I am no heathen, just a simple man of war. There will be no excommunication problems.

>>934654
Why not. I've been having problems with gaining money but at least I got more faithful knights.