>>1226342
A.

>>1226342
A

>>1226342
>A.Food production & growth

>>1226342
The students of Abagar.

The archive (castle abagar and abagar square)
minor schools all around roggar
teachers for these schools
students for these teachers
books for these students

250 archive guard (a sudden increase due to the heretic menace)

>>1226342
A

>>1226342
>A

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>>1226342
>K.Other
mass suicide at Dragons Tomb plz. ktnx

>>1226342
>A.Food production & growth
Start rationing food if we haven't already.

>>1226342
>A.Food production & growth
A safe agricultural supply is a must to maintain our commitment to the war

>>1226364
Assets:
City of Virinum
City of Ermagn
City of Gardengrove
Town of Orodost
Barony of River Hollow
Settlements of Threeforts
2x Iron mine
1x Tin & gem mine
1x Goblinium mine
Lots of forts and walls

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In ages past men lived simpler lives - they would hunt, farm, fight and always respect the might of the Old Gods. Shamans led the clans with their elemental magic - so it was for many generations, before history was ever written down. The great hero Rog united a dozen human clans into a tribe that would form the foundation of our future Kingdom.One day Rog mysteriously vanished - then came the Great Storm - when it passed, the shamans could no longer feel the presence of the Gods and had lost the source of their magic.
The 1st Century After the Storm saw us becoming a proper civilization, beginning to accept the New Gods of the Pantheon and adopting technologies and customs from the east.
By the end of the 2nd century we were beginning to catch up to Paitras as larger wars were being fought.
The 3rd century saw the fall of Paitras and the rise of the Norse, with Roggar filling in much of the void left. By the end of the century most of Paitras had been reunited.
The 4th century saw the Pantheonic faith strengthen, defeating barbarians in both the north and south.
The 5th century started and ended with devastating plagues. 409-411 saw Roggar engaged in wars with itself and its neighbours, which ended in the foundation of the Holy Pantheonic Empire and an ensuing Golden Age for decades.
The 6th century was a century of blood and ash - the crusade against the Ashland Demons ended in the death of all who were there to witness it on either side. An invasion of the Kingdom of Ezirin led to wars across the continent that shook the Empire to the core and ushered in a new Dark Age. Following that, Roggar recovered and began progressing once more.
Last century we explored further southward, encountering new nations. We waged two wars against Ezirin, partially achieving our goals in both - liberating Lursar in the first and taking some lands in the second. This last war, which we fought in 681, scarred our nation deeply as many soldiers' lives were lost with little gain - we occupied Rekazir and the river valley leading up to it, but the Rhoznaxi Caliphate was able to eat up most of Ezirin after that war. The looming threat of the largest Empire the world has seen since the Storm led to a coalition of nine nations against Rhoznax being formed, with war being declared in Zemis of 722. Our initial push forward led to the Ezirin region being captured, but at the battles for Death's Valley and Darkpass we suffered heavy defeats as Anavark himself spearheaded the advance against us.
Revalations followed - the Man in Black revealed all he knew of the elvish conspiracy. We know that the essences of titans are used for the creation of Pillars of Heaven, constructs that strengthen the bridge between planes that allows the Pantheonic Gods to affect our world. Though seeing the sympathy of most of Roggar's lords, the Man in Black was executed on Emperor Swift-Hands' orders. At present, the pillar in Dominas and in the elvish capital are being repaired.

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Food:
While the Kingdom of Ondalia still provides some amount of food supplies for our war efforts, the Zhongi advance into the north has put pressure on them, as well as depriving us of a fairly productive region, the western coast, and forcing us to open a new defensive front in Virinum.
The Rhoznaxi attacks on the Upper Longfork have left that region scarred, a drain on the economy at present.
We lost our entire war navy at port in Zhenzhuhei, naval trade beyond the Godsjaw is almost impossible.
The Goblin Plague and the Horse Pox, though both treatable now, caused damage as well - the county of Rograr lies in ruin, the Kingdom of Lursar is still reeling from the Pox.
Since the beginning of the war there are estimated to have been perhaps around 300 000 Roggarian lives lost. Almost that many people with normal proffesions are positioned on a war front, either as fighting troops or supporting staff. In some locations Anavarki infiltrators are still trying to spread Darkblights to poison the land.
We're strating to experience problems with food now - what should we do?

>>1226434
Begin massive trade with the Anglanorse for foodstuffs
Begin a strict rationing campaign to control good consumption.
Have the Minister of Agriculture start organizing crops based on food production and phase out all luxury crops for the time being.

>>1226452
This

>>1226452
t h i s

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>>1226452
Supporting.

Also, the NSA and the forces of the Spymaster should join forces to hunt down these fiendish Anavarki infiltrators.

>>1226452
This

>>1226452
Be sure to keep hold of your seeds luxury crop farmers, you'll need them if this war ever ends. Also, stop this "cut off the moldy bit" nonsense, that's where the penicillin is kept.

All right - meanwhile, on the Ezirni front, we continue an advance southwards - give me 4 rolls

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>>1226483
I got this

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>>1226483
Ezirn ho!

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>>1226483
LoSa MeMa

67 average

The enemy is in a continued state of retreat. They don't want to face us in battle - we've almost reached Ezirin city itself by now.
What should we focus on?
A.Ensuring we don't get ambushed or tricked in any way
B.Ensuring we capture ground and secure the territory
C.Trying to catch up to the enemy so we can engage them in battle!

>>1226526
A
Expect anything when fighting the Anavarki

>>1226526
>C.Trying to catch up to the enemy so we can engage them in battle!
We are number one!

>>1226526
C.

>>1226526
>C
The key to winning is making the other guys die for their country while living for yours.

>>1226526
A
we aint on our land anymore

>>1226526
A

>>1226534
>>1226526
Changing to C we need to start putting more pressure on the lizards

We'll try to face the enemy in the field - 3 rolls

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>>1226567

With several strategic maneuvers, the most brilliant of which was our Dragoncommander's Vance-inspired push forward, we caught one enemy army in encirclement and destroyed it completely, killing 20 000 and taking another 40 000 captive. Elsewhere smaller enemy forces have been routed, the enemy is in dissaray as we continue to chase them for some time, before halting north of Darkpass - the enemy sent some relief forces that repelled our pursuit.
Our supply lines being overextended as a result of the pursuit, we've had to take it slower after these victories. The territory of Ezirin, ravaged by war, is being captured gradually, with all the lands north of Bloodmist Valley being in friendly hands by the end of the year.

Winter is beginning to set in. Enemies still controll Darkpass and Bloodmist. What should we do during the winter?

>>1226600
As we're low on supplies and in danger of overextension, we should delay all further advances until spring.
Then in spring, after stockpiling supplies, we'll take both passes by force of arms, perhaps even teaching the Skullsplitter orcs who's number one.

>>1226600
The lizards will halt their advances for the winter we should use this time to try and kill those damn infiltrators using the dark blight on our lands while fixing up our supplylines in ezirin.

>>1226600
>>1226607
Fall back to the Old Paitran line evacuating all of the Ezirini that Mighty wants to take into his territory creating a no man's land in-between our territories. We should also keep up raids keeping them from relaxing.

>>1226621
I'm going with this but adding on that we should start hunting down the infiltrators

>>1226640
Agreed

>>1226640
>>1226621
I'll support along similar lines, yes

Such is our plan for winter
Give me 4 rolls

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1st of Abadid, 725
Winter is coming to a close now. The east saw the creation of a no-man's land in central Ezirin, where small battles and skirmishes were being fought. The elves managed to break the siege of Hasgaldam and evacuate the defenders - the desert is in enemy hands, elves and dwarves have defensive positions in the Ashlands now, while we hold the Paitran line. The Zhongi were largely kept in check in the west, making minimal advances along the coast. The enemy instead concentrate their efforts in the south, where the season didn't matter much - Drezvak has fallen, communication with Gajaxlan is rare now as they are trying to hold on to their isles.

We have deployed 240k fighting troops, 80k on each theatre, at present.

>>1226728
Prepare the Paitran line for a Spring offensive, Work on cycling veteran and banner troops around to get a more even spread among our armies taking this time to repair and rearm with captured and manufactured weapons.

>>1226748
I suppose this.

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>rolled for grandmaster for the KoJ, got “gentle scholar”

“But my lord, the Trusted Councilor can't also be Grandmaster of the Knights of Juras!”
“Why not? There's no law against it!”
“But... the current Grandmaster is not yet dead...”
“That fool decided to take a centaur and a goblin to bed, on darkblighted land. He's the first man in Roggarian history to get three magical veneral diseases in one go, he'll be dead in a day. This is my chance to actually make a difference in this debacle, I need to seize it.”
“But... the Knights are supposed to elect their own leadership...”
“Desperate time demands desperate measures. I've read every tome on the subject of war, I'm just as qualified as any of the knights.”
“... You have never actually commanded troops before my lord.”
“I am well aware. Old Jarreck Vance and his young daughter Elina will accompany me. He'll advise me on such matters.”
“I see... Good luck then... Let me know if he challenges the Mighty to a rematch.”

>>1226748
A good enough plan.

Roll for the following then
>War economy
>Eastern Front
>Western Front
>Allies

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>>1226782
I'm an expert on this

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>>1226782

As of the 1st of Domnis, our coalition has the following forces ready:
>Western Front
Halflings - 65k fighters
Roggar - 100k fighters
>The Longfork
Roggar - 80k
>The Paitran line
Paitras - 130k
Anglanorse - 70k
Kragnaal - 55k
Roggar - 100k
The Mighty - 50k
>Ashlands
Elves - 50k
Kragnaal - 30k

Supplies have been prepared - food,weapons, armor, siege engines, ammunition, mages have prepared their magic, the troops are rested.

What should we do now?

>>1226804
The time is now, have the Ashlands and Longfork forces merge with the Paitran line, we will crush their forces in Ezirin.

>>1226804
The troops on the western front to hold the zhongs back while our forces in Ezirin attack, concentrating on taking both passes and then clearling out remaining enemy pockets.

>>1226814
"Remove lizards."

Silverhand Cartel
Assets:
Advanced workshop in Virinum valley
15 advanced semi-intelligent cast-iron W.A.I.F.U. golems
Level 6 material magic understanding
90+ golemancers and their families under Silverhand employ
Governance of Three Forts
>>1226804
>>1226814
This is surest way to finally remove them from Ezirini territory. After that, The Mighty can begin to reunite the fragments of his kingdom, and further repel the reptile scum.

>>1226814
While we do this on the east front the west front should hold the line

>>1226814
We shall have victory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez6wfJWVCeI

3 rolls

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We advanced south, across the scorched lands of Ezirin. The enemy still does not wish to meet our full might - they chose instead to run south, destroying large portions of the defences in those passes, making it easier for them to come back later.

>>1226944
Dig in and prepare for a big attack, have the centaurs send aid towards the Halflings to support them

>>1226951
>>1226944
Fall back to the Paitran line, prepare for some sort of advance. Get the Centaurs to support the Halflings with what forces they can spare.

>>1226944
It's clear that they're preparing for something. I don't know what, but the Rhoznaxi have proven themselves terribly full of surprises. Fall back to the Paitran line and dig in with everything we've got.

>>1226944
Seize the passes.
Have some forces rebuild fortifications, work on stabilizing ezirin and hunt for enemy spies.
The main field army to stockpile supplies, train and prepare for further offensive operations.

>>1226944
Damn dragon worshippers they're >>1226963
We'll do this and dig in to prepare for a major offensive they're planning

We once again fall back to the defensive lines. Long-range scouting indicates the enemy is indeed preparing for a major offensive north that will likely begin before Stomnis.
Zhongi forces have been reinforcing their positions in the west as well, but with more pressure on them there, their movements have been more cautious.
How should we deploy our forces? It's most likely that the enemy's target is Dominas now.

>>1227019
Deploy approximately 70% on the paitran line, rest should be on the longfork and Centaur lands. The forces fighting against the zhong should stay where they are.

>>1227029
>>1227019
Mass our army, we cannot allow them punch into Dominas.

>>1227019
Throw everything we have into defending Dominas. If we lose the center of the pantheonic faith, most of our magic will be almost worthless.

>>1227050
Time for a big boi battle, yes

>>1227050
support

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The largest enemy force we've seen yet is crossing north - they number in the hundreds of thousands, cannons, trebuchets, dragons,golems,elite forces of every race and numerous dragons in tow.
Where should we try to face them? They've passed Palnik already. Most of our forces are deployed close to Buxios.

>>1227093
run away, trying to delay them as long as possible.

>>1227093
We shall meet them at Kresnom.

>>1227093
>>1227117
Kresnom is our best chance at repelling them. We hold there.

We're moving our main force of around 350k to Kresnom
4 rolls

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We've taken up positions in and around the city of Kresnom with 340k troops.
The Mighty has a contingent of 10k holding Flamkor, the dwarves have another 10k holding Doproh.
The enemy outnumbers us - their massive force is close to five hundred thousand, it seems. Anavark has been spotted, as have been at least four other dragons.

Their direction is also known to us now.
A.Hold the city
B.Fall back north
C.Engage them in the field

>>1227167
B

>>1227167
>B.Fall back north
We cant face a force that large with dragon support and their lord himself

>>1227167
B.

>>1227167
B

We make north - for Midenath.
The Mighty will take up positions in the mountains. He's sending civilians of Ezirin who aren't able to fight to safety, wherever they may be accepted in the north or west.
Give me 4 rolls now

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40,75
1st of Stomnis, the Imperial army is at Midenath, home of Marshall Jackard Tremas, leader of the Paitran forces. Paitran settlements south of Midenath have had to be evacuated - militia forces from there have been organized, some reinforcing Midenath, others being sent elsewhere.

This place will see battle soon, most likely, within the coming week.

It's afternoon now. The city is bustling with activity. An army of three hundred thousand, supported by many more thousands of non-combat forces, the camps spill out into the surrounding Fields of Stoman, where for centuries the armies of Paitras have trained for war and assembled for campaigns. The city is home to a Cathedral to the War God, docks at the lake and lakeside gardens, craftsmen and shops and all the usual things for a large city, mostly busy supplying the large army's needs.
Some time for RP now. Whoever you've brought to this campaign is here now with their forces, Roggar left a smaller defensive force at Rekazir, mostly Banners - just about all the veterans of this war in condition to fight are likely here in Midenath now.
Duke Jackard Tremas is preparing a small feast in a few hours for the Imperial leaders in his Duke's Palace, after which strategy will also be discussed. You have time until then to spend freely.

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>>1227284
I'll just wander the city.
Looking for something interesting.

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>>1227284
try to gather whatever medical supply for the battle ahead, im sure that after this long war, the stocks are dwindling.

>>1227284
The Royal Chaplain, along some Bishops that are present, holds a great mass before the feast, and all are invited to come, the mass will be in honor of Stoman mainly, and for his blessing for the upcoming battle. There Gerard delivers a Fiery Homily.

"The damned legions of Anavark come into our lands! They wish to destroy our ways of life, subvert it, and turn the whole world upside down! Outside these walls the legions of Anavark assemble, preparing for a great attack on this great city. We are here to stop him, I cannot guarantee every soldier will come out of this alive, many soldiers will die, but I'd like to assure every soldier here and every soldier on this holy war of ours, that once you fall in the field of battle, be it today, or be it some other day, with a prayer to the Pantheon upon your lip, you will most assuredly be guaranteed entrance into the Halls of Stoman. It is our duty, not only to our nations, not only to the world, but our duty to the gods themselves to stop Anavark at all costs. An army blessed by Stoman cannot lose in the field of battle. Whether or not we are blessed to win this particular battle we shall find out in the coming months, regardless of the outcome, we will win this war. STOMAN VULT! PANTHEON VULT!"

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>>1227284
Finding an alcove Fuck-Mighty would take a minute to collect himself away from the bustling chaos of war and running an Empire. Would all this blood and death be worth it? How many men and goblins would he order to die in the coming days. Goblins had long held Mor as their patron god, for they so avidly courted death on the fields of battle and in the dark caverns of the Earth. He however had reached the pinnacle of the Pantheonic world, he had risen to the top and had achieved what his ancestors could barely dream of. It was said that Juras was the Lord of the Gods, even the Mighty Mor bowed to him. He was the Sun and in this time of darkness Fuck-Mighty needed to be a ruler that could part the tides of shadow.

Fuck-Mighty would pray to Juras.

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>>1227284
I wonder what's left of old Paitran tradition around here. I used to spend time as a student reading about old Paitran technology and arts, and how Roggar could simply never seem to catch up to their culture and science.

I'd like to try and satisfy my curiosity, even if only for a few hours. How did such a virile, fierce culture become so tame? Why are they not upset at the state of their country given their history, and instead happy to rest on the laurels of their ancestors?

I'll take a walk and see what there is to be seen of the local culture, compare it to what I know of centuries past.

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>>1227284
Taeg will be spending his time relaxing at the docks, hoping to pick up some form of local fish. He grew up in port towns, and finds the water relaxing. It's definitely the more relaxing of the several fluids he'll be seeing in the next few days.

(Roll is merely for the quality of his food and whether or not he's a bit jittery about the next day.)

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>>1227284
Everyones praying to whatever gods they can for help. Plenty call for the Pantheon but I shall make one to the Old Gods whether they are still alive or not we need any assistance we can.

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>>1227360
Dreck, despite never being a terribly religious ogre, decides to join the Dragoncommander in prayer

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>>1227284
Barnabas leads his men in prayer to Juras, his patron God. May his light shine down on us all.

Meanwhile, Mill gets some lads together and throws a parti- prays in Batahl's name. Bloody spoilsports, trying to ruin a perfectly party.

>>1227295
The busiest places right now are taverns,temples,smithies and brothels, you noted. The enemy won't be here within the next three days, so for now the soldiers have leave to get their R&R. You found a silver Paitran coin with the face of Emperor Verigal Ezgielan IV on it.
>>1227299
You busy yourselves with the apothecaries and priests of the city. Supplies have been stockpiled, but even then, over three hundred thousand people will be hard to attend to.
>>1227317
The bridge between planes is still weak - a reminder that duty awaits, but in one of the temples in the city you found some small measure of peace.
>>1227315
Many attended and had their hopes raised.
>>1227320
After the fall of Old Paitras, Midenath was the centre of the Demon Lord Guvenan's domain. Relics from the days of old can be found here and there - the aqueduct and sewer systems are fully functional, for one. You found some old graffiti on the wall of a house in a small alley in the eastern side of town, depicting demonic slavemasters with whips being chased away by the rebellious humans. That small street was one of the few mostly-quiet places you found in the city.
>>1227323
He caught little. The lake is being exploited right now as there are many fishers to compete with and boats moving back and forth.

>>1227360
>>1227372
They hear nothing, as usual.
>>1227379
The spirits of your men are raised.

It's almost summer, so at the seventh hour in the afternoon the sun's light has still not dissapeared, but it is technically evening now. The nobles have been invited to Duke Tremas' Palace for a feast. You may go or, if you want, spend your time elsewhere.

>>1227414
Attend the feast - perhaps they've had more luck with fish than Taeg.

>>1227414
The chaplain will attend this feast.

>>1227414
Attend the feast.

>>1227414
May as well go. I'm one of the highest ranked golemancers after that one halfling died, so I figure I'll at least be able to mingle. Might see what the nobility's like here.

>>1227414
Time for the feast I better get a move on

Well Dreck has always loved a good feast, he doubts a pagan demon-ogre would be welcome in the palace of a Paitran noble, so he will do his regular, early-evening/late afternoon strength training before returning to the ogre banners for dinner

>>1227448
Dreck is a wise Ogre so the Emperor gets some of the food sent out for Dreck and his Commanders.

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The feast is in moderate plenty. Your host has seen it fit not to go overboard with things given the circumstances.
Attendees include King Nerudius Ezgielan, King Stollin Haraldson, King Orbun Kragnan and a fairly large number of dukes, thanes, counts, bishops, guildmasters, wizards and such.
Duke Jackard Tremas, for once not wearing his heavy armor, welcomes the guests and bids them enjoy the feast, noting that around ten the strategy meeting will convene.

>>1227458
Have a little to drink and eat, socialize with the Kings. Mull over how we got to his point...

>>1227458
Have fish and chat with the nobles... perhaps they've heard of his feats on the field so far? Perhaps not - no bragging now. Drink socially, but in moderation, as the strategy meeting takes priority of course.

>>1227448
Corundum has always preferred ogre feasts to noble gatherings. Much more relaxed.

>>1227458
Gerard Divata socialized with the Kings and Bishops, discussing if Stoman Vults or does not Vult this battle

>>1227458
Skip out on the food.
Noble feasts haven't exactly been...pleasant in the past.

Socialize with the kings a bit though.
No harm in it.

>>1227458
The Emperor seems a little more dour than usual. See if I can't raise his spirits a bit with some humor and good company.

>>1227458
Durand gets some warm food then goes to talk with the strategists about how well we're set up at Middenath and offer what help he can with the planing.

>>1227458
"THIS IS TOO DOUR! IF WE ARE TO FIGHT TOMORROW I WISH TO FIGHT WITH A FOND MEMORY! LET'S SEE IF THESE BRITTLES BONES CAN STILL DANCE! YOU GET SOME MUSIC GOING!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCnCr6WBwyY

>>1227523
"Now you've got it, you old sourface! Who says we can't have some fun before strategy!"

>>1227523
Taeg sits there and wonders if his leader is a moron or has just finally cracked. He could not blame him, as he imagines most men would crack under the pressure by this point. He continues to mull this over while eating the fish and keeping an eye out for any Hawthorne men he could chat to.

>>1227540
"We all deal with stress in our own way Lord Taeg."

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>>1227481
You chat with one of the Anglanorse commanders, Jarl Anders Prykval of Viigberaarg, exchanging stories of the war and textile business - his city having become one of the major producers of linen on the Godsjaw. He has brought some fish from the north, having also not managed to catch any today - the two of you had passed each other by on the docks, now that you think about it.

>>1227490
The general consensus is that Dii Volunt
The royal table is livened up after a while when the Emperor has the musicians perform some more lively tunes. You have an overall good time and eat well. It's time for the strategy meeting - those who wish may attend.

>>1227552
Gerard shall attend

>>1227552
Let us plan for victory.

>>1227552
That was fun, and now I assume it's time to attend to business. Nothing like a bit of ale to get the creative juices flowing!

I'll see what humble advice I can offer these kings of kings.

>>1227552
Alright lets get to work on how were going to survive this

So are we not going to discuss what swift did to trusted?

>>1227552
I shall attend and attempt to sit by Jarl Prykval and the Anglanorse contingent. He and his men seem reliable, and being able to hear them clearly in the din that will no doubt be occurring may be advantageous.

>>1227578
Not now, Inqui

>>1227552
Sure I'll attend

>>1227587
Give a man an inch and he will take the mile. How long until he starts killing those who done no wrong? Until he removes his political opponents?

>>1227599
We're Roggarians, we've done that before, and we will do it again. We're all aware of what Swift did and no doubt there will be stirrings afterwards among the nobles, but at the moment we're dealing with an existential threat.

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The house of Tremas has an impressive large Hall of War in which they have a wealth of resources to plan for campaigns and battles - dozens of maps, boards with figures, made with great attention to detail, tomes on military strategy and whatnot.

With the attendees assembled, Marshal Tremas begins.
"I like to plan for as many outcomes of a situation as possible. The enemy's goal is obviously Dominas. The largest force that can stand against them is assembled here, at Midenath. Three outcomes are possible here - we hold the line and stop the enemy from advancing; We deal strong blows to the enemy and are able to withdraw on our terms, having preserved enough of our forces; The enemy deals us a crushing blow in taking the city. The first is what I hope for, the second is perhaps the most realistically achievable, the third is something we should prevent from happening.
Roads of advance from Midenath to Dominas are west, across flat plains and two castle towns, then going through the tight Resotas pass; north, through Gordieve and the great forests;east, through Dorseel and Traegar. The northern route is the most likely as the enemy would face fewer strongholds, though the terrain would slow them down as well. Rear forces are already preparing defences along those routes, in particular the forest.
As you here already know, it is vital that we hold the enemy off at least until Kovinar and at most until Domnis so that the Pillars of Heaven are rebuilt - the war will turn in our favour if we can do that, if it hasn't already.
Essentially, time is the goal. A realistic goal is to have the enemy spread out their forces, their supply lines stretched thin, keeping them from making a decisive breakthrough too fast and delaying them. I do not wish to abandon this city at all, so I will do what I can to make sure they advance no further."
"Would anyone like to add something?"

>>1227629
"The plans fine. Its the execution that ruins things for us on too many an occasion."

>>1227629
*coughing lightly*

"The great Dark Dragon Annavark is the lynchpin to their success and has proved able to destroy large swathes of our forces almost completely unopposed. In response to this Roggar has stockpiled our valuable Zadium to great a massive ward barrier, strong enough to even trap the beast and allow a strike force of our most powerful assets to strike at the head of this snake, even injuring the dragon would deal a great blow to their forces. This is an additional plan to the one already suggested by the Grand Marshal.... "

>>1227662
"The Dragons are the chief concern indeed. Archers, mages and heavy weaponry are prepared, of course, but we may indeed need some creative ideas - any suggestions?"

>>1227662
"The Emperors idea could definitely give us a shot at victory if it works."
>>1227669
We had a weapon called Roggar's Revenge designed for taking down dragons effectively but they were discontinued after the Crusade against the Northern Empire and the ones that were made have fallen into disrepair."

>>1227669
"At our disposale we have as I said a stockpile of Zadium and many a skilled ward priests, the Knights of Mor, the Ogre Demon Dreck along with Sentinel Prime and the Wardens should be able to injure him and if the gods willing maybe even slay the monster. This plan however all must be done piece by piece with the flow of battle. If any of your forces have such men or skilled fighters that would like to join this strike force we would welcome them. As you must be wary of Annavark's favoured tactic of creating a draconic illusion of himself as he approaches on foot with his forces."

>>1227662
If only we had something that we could power up with worship in order to challenge this dragon... wait you killed them

>>1227699
Fuck off faggot

>>1227691
"I've got Brana's children ready" King Orbun grins
"Indeed, we'll be deploying heavy weaponry on towers and on positions in and around the city. The hills to the east are a potential location - we've already erected wooden fortifications there. Housing the entire army in the city and relying on it alone may not be the smartest idea, so some forces will be outside."
King Stollin speaks
"Our longbowmen are the best shots in the army, my men will be training intensely in cooperation with archers and crossbowmen from other armies before the battle comes. We have some ballistae and onagers that may help against dragons - having taken some inspiration from your own "Roggar's Revenge"."
The Marshall nods
"Midenath's walls and towers are strong, supplies are stocked and the river will help with that. This palace is also one of the strongest fortresses on Setyrias and we've assembled veteran forces for this fight."
King Nerudius Ezgielan stands up to speak
"I'll be departing for Dominas tomorrow, but you can rest assured that aid will continually flow for Midenath. In my latest talks with the Dominion I was assured that they're sending forces to Gaerelios. Dominas must be protected at all costs, so I implore you all - if it comes down to it, live to fight another day."
Tremas nods once again
"Will anyone add something?"

>>1227749
Then let us prepare for battle, may Stoman bless us all.

"May Stoman bless us all" the words echo out across the war room

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Let's get ready for this.

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"We just need to make the final preparations to set everything up then...all we can do is hope "
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The enemy came sooner than expected - on the very next night the dragons made an attack on our outer positions! By noon the enemy's vanguard had already engaged allied forces outside the walls of the city. The strategic positions in the eastern hills were lost with close to a third of our artillery and thousands of soldiers. Among the Roggarian forces that were harmed by these initial attacks were the Ogre Banners, whose camp was outside the walls.

We prepare to defend the walls now! On the dawn of the 5th of Stomnis, the enemy has their own siege equipment prepared.

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>>1227798
*doffs hat* "Nope." *runs home*

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The enemy begins with ranged bombardments, both physical and magical, as they spend the day preparing other siege weapons. Raids are made into the areas north and east, the rearguard of their army arrives as well.
During the night, the assault itself begins!
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The first wave of enemies probes out our defences. We show them that we're ready to take them on anytime, anywhere. After about an hour they turn back to their camp, resting for a few hours and then attacking again around dawn on the 6th.
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Having taken a measure of our force deployment and disposition, the second attack the enemy launches is concentrated in the east, away from the strong fortress - they've now taken one portion of the walls! We must rush to repel them.
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There is intense fighting on the eastern walls - word reaches you(the commanders, positioned in the Palace) of elite enemy forces having been deployed - heavily armed and armored - Dark Champions, perhaps? They've secured a foothold at the eastern gate, through which Rhoznaxi are pouring through. We must retake that position!
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We sent a force to recapture the eastern walls - the enemy is encroaching on the south as well, so we could not send all. Charakavin managed to slay some Dark Champion he thought he recognized, but the enemy was too numerous and he had to retreat.
Fighting continues for hours, but the enemy just keeps pushing in from the east, having seized those once-quiet streets. We must make them pay for every cobblestone with blood!
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"If Charakavin can take them down, why can't we? To the east!"

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With less of a chokepoint present, the enemy is now deploying a larger force within the city. Dragons are making strafing attacks, one report says Anavark was spotted in humanoid form as well.
Our Dragoncommander has been given authority to deploy special weapons(KoM and golem force) for an additional d100 on our side.

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"We aren't fed to be deadweights. Keep fighting!"

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Deploy the golems to bolster our forces

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH_6iFYiryY
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The enemy is making headway in the east - one pocket of allied forces are holding the Cathedral of Stoman, but they are surrounded.

Our golem force is deployed within the city - Sentinel Prime and fifty Warden Golems, along with whatever other golems are present - some Paitran, some Kragnan. They're making a push to break the encirclement of the Cathedral, but they'll need more support!
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>>1228047
"Time to break through."

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>t

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Paitran knights reinforced the golems in their advance east, linking up with the Cathedral - fighting is all across that part of the city now! A symbol of hope, Sentinel Prime fights to protect Midenath!
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>n

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The enemy is being pushed back towards the gates - there is hope and our morale is raised! The sun is close to setting now on the 6th.

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Let the Knight of Mor go forth and smite these vile creatures

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The fighting to push the enemy out in the east is intense now - victory is possible if we fight hard! The Knights of Mor are there, bringing relieve to exhausted soldiers.
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"Demons and golems and champions! Oh my! Keep pushing, mortals have their role to play too."

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The dragons are making attacks in the east now to boost the enemy's positions there - more reports come of Anavark personally leading the fight, some saying he's in dragon form, others saying he's in his humanoid form.
If we can't retake the eastern gate we'll have no way to escape from that direction - the road to Dominas will be handed to the enemy! We can't let that happen.
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SURGE

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Then fall, caesar

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Anavark sighed as he could faintly feel the dozens of arrows and lesser spells bouncing off his shadowy armor.
Say, this dwarf seems familiar. he thought as he cleaved through several knights and faced a tan dwarf clad in high-quality scale armor and wielding two bloodsteel swords, a mechanical hand replacing his left.


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The Cathedral is lost to a major enemy push. They are flooding into the city

A.Hold positions
B.Retreat
C.Throw everything at them - we must retake the eastern side!
D.Other

C

“Alive without breath,
As cold as death;
Never thirsty, ever drinking,
All in mail never clinking.

I heard this riddle a while back from an orphan, dying of thirst. I tried to give him water, but he was dead by the time I could provide any. He never told me what the answer was and it's been driving me mad... meh, I can just mull it over the next time I get to eat fish. If I get to eat at all - keep moving."

>>1228192
>C.Throw everything at them - we must retake the eastern side!
We cant lose here keep fighting!

>>1228192
>C.Throw everything at them - we must retake the eastern side!

>>1228216
>>1228192
>B.Retreat
After thinking if we stay we'll lose everything here. we need to retreat north and stick to the plan Tremas has.

>>1228192
>B. Retreat
Midenath is fallen. This is a dark day.

Retreating north is our only hope for saving Setyrias. If we are undone here, there will be nothing to keep them from destroying Dominas and all that lay within.

>>1228192
B
if there's something we're good at, its running

The retreat has been sounded - some will take boats north, but most will exit through the western gate and take the highway towards Temenath.
Show them what you're made of - Roggar is #1 at retreat! 3 rolls

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ROGGAR IS NUMBER ONE

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NUMBAH 1

A chaotic battle field. Amidst it a single dwarf moves through taking down whatever foe he can. He rounds the corner and sees him. Surrounded by bodies, cloaked in black, and red blade in hand.

Anavark.

The dragon turned to face him. The dwarf filled with dread, his heart beating fast, his breath running shallow, he wanted to run, but how could he? A family to protect, a guild to serve, a promise to keep how could he run? So he fought. Dancing feet and clashing swords the two came to blows. With skill that no normal person could match both in a sense masters, but the difference was palpable even well equipped, even though he came prepared it was obvious.

Charakavin was going to lose.

He sustained injuries. Cuts, scrapes, and bruises as anavark wore him down, but he kept fighting. Pushing harder and harder he threw in everything he had at his foe but not enough and anyone could see that, the dwarf put in everything he had but the dragon merely laughed almost as if it was a game. Ignored openings, missed chances, didn't push when he could. Anavark was playing with him.

And there was nothing he could do about it.

But regardless he kept trying but it was not enough. He couldn't get past his defenses. And the dragon grew bored. Soon he would lose and he knew he couldn't keep up so he put everything he could into one final move. Not to kill him that was never an option, but for one moment to at least surprise him but an error was made and the price was paid. Anavark broke his defenses and pierced the dwarf a clean blow, and fatal as well. He fell to his feet as anavark looked on with nothing but death in his eyes. He fight his life flow out of him. He thought on everything that happened to him. His life before coming to eigersil. Moving in, the war with mighty, facing the rhoznax, losing his arm, and everything after. He started to fade away uttering his final words.

"I'm sorry."

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An organized retreat was pulled off fairly well. Around 200k fighting forces escaped the siege by land or river, though many among them were wounded. The enemy's losses in the Siege of Midenath are equal or lesser to our own. We did not kill any of their dragons or hold them back for long - on the 8th of Stomnis the Dark Moon banners were flying over Midenath.
We live to fight another day. Another week, another month, another year - as long as we must, until victory is ours.
We continue on Sunday

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Afternoon, 8th of Stomnis.
Our Imperial Army is camped northwest of Midenath. Anavark's Host is taking a day or two to rest and secure the ground they've gained before moving on, we believe. The lands between Midenath and Dominas have some amount of forces there that will be trying to slow him down.
The Mighty's forces are headed north according to the last message we managed to get through. Elvish forces have left Gaerelios already, while armies on the Ashlands front are being pulled back as well. The dwarves will be able to send forces to Dorseel in quick order.
At the Siege of Midenath we lost 1/3rd of our army, leaving us with around two hundred thousand survivors, of whom a fair share are wounded. Anavark's Host suffered fewer casualties, now outnumbering our main army by more than two to one.
What should we do?

>>1237342
Send word to The Centaurs and The Mighty to ramp up supply raids, while we take as much supplies from the area in between midenath and Dominas, while burning the rest

>>1237342
The Elven and Dwarven forces should make haste to dominas as will the imperial army that retreated from Middenath.
Forces that stationed along anavarks route to Dominas should begin a campaign of scorched earth taking what they can and burning the rest as they retreat towards the city.

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>>1237368
"Don't forget to bring the people along with you, and call more Paitras banners into the meatgrinder. They shall lead the raids on the lizardmen, as they have the most experience with this land and the most to lose should they fail. Meanwhile, us in the main host shall care for the women in their stead.... oh, and the children, too."

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As soon as dawn breaks we march north - the most heavily wounded, who are unlikely to survive the mountain trek, will stay at Temenath to recover before heading onwards. We go by Temenath, Neidlath, the Resotas mountain pass and then Dominas. Elsewhere appropriate actions will be taken to slow Anavark down and to bring reinforcements to Dominas.
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We reached Temenath on the 11th, leaving our wounded there, quickly resupplying and continuing north. We passed through Neidlath on the 15th and then began the harsh trek east, reaching quaint Resotas on the morning of the 18th and entering Dominas on the same late afternoon. Our army made good speed, 185k men reached Dominas within ten days.
The rest of the entire operation did not go quite as well as we'd hoped. Because Anavark's army had advanced on Midenath far quicker than expected, the forces sent to prepare ambushes and delaying actions on the road to Dominas didn't have enough time to conduct proper scorched earth, to evacuate civilians or even to really slow the Host down by more than a few hours. Gordieve fell on the 12th, the latest reports indicate the enemy will reach Plenia tomorrow. News from Osicair says the elvish army has just crossed into Paitran lands - reinforcements for Dominas will be arriving from the north and northeast soon.

Other than the Imperial Army that just arrived, Dominas has a present garrison of sixty thousand. Citizen militias are being prepared to defend the city as well, forces are being scrambled from all across Northern Paitras to reinforce the capital as well.
Including refugees that have flowed in, Dominas has close to half a million denizens perhaps. The city's defences are among the strongest in the world, with two layers of the famed Black Walls.Somewhere within the inner city intense work is underway on repairing the Pillar of Heaven.

You have some time to spend in the Paitran capital as you wish now.

>>1237488
[i left 100 members of my physical team in temenath with the woundeds]

I will try to organize with the paitrans whatever hospital we can, gather medical suplies.