Year 289 -
The Illian War
Auric Ulvin threatened us, asking for Fanaticism. When we refused to give it to him he declared on us!
Because of the long peace we currently have a fairly small military. Chalid, Corlindale, 7 Chariots, a Vicar and 2 Radiant Guard form the useful portion of our army. Even though it's small, Chalid is a one-man-army and Corlindale is an archmage so it evens things out.
Most of our army was stationed in Cafes already, except the Vicar in Inishbofin. This puts us in a position to capture the city of Ashtuk this turn.
Our city of Inishbofin is lightly defended with 2 Warriors and a Vicar, but most of the nearby Illian units based at Sacred Cavern are slow. If they decide to attack we'll have time to reinforce Inishbofin.
Ashtuk was only defended by 3 Javelin Throwers...using Chalid's Crown of Brilliance we easily captured it. I think the AI needs some tweaking.
The Illians have Iron near the city of Rorkat. Gostai contains the Temple of Temporance and Hooplak (off the map, north of Gostai) contains the Prophecy of Ragnarok. Ultimately I want to capture the Prophecy of Ragnarok to keep the AC down.
Year 290 - I'm using Corlingdale with Domination to take control of Auric's units. The spell effect isn't very spectacular so I won't bother with an image. I'm also using Blinding Light from the Radiant Guard to immobilize units until Corlindale can come by to Dominate them.
Year 291
Auric's army finally shows up for a counterattack, and is easily defeated using Chalid's Crown of Brilliance + Pillar of Fire.
Year 293 - Begun siege on Yak's Spur. Corlindale and Chalid doing their thing.
Year 294 -
Battle of Yak's Spur
We capture the city of Yak's Spur.
Year 296
Peaceful handover of Kabhalg
Since Cardith is such a good pal of ours, he's handing over the settlement of Kabhalg to us peacefully.
We also bribed Cardith into converting to the Empyrean for 240 gold.
Battle of Sacred Cavern
Captured the city of Sacred Cavern.
Upgraded outdated Warriors to Paladins.
We're receiving tribute from Tebryn: Iron and Sugar.
Year 298 -
The Altar
Pontif Elmin adds another piece to the Altar of Luonnotar
Year 301 -
Jonas Endain, Head Counciler
Jonas Endain has been elected Head Counciler of the Overcouncil!
Captured the city of Takar
Year 303 - Done researching Commune with Nature, going for Optics now that we're no longer landlocked.
Year 304 - Captured the city of Ahepetr
Year 306 -
Welcoming Myrean
The Kuriotates settlement of Myrean joins our nation!
We capture the Illian city of Laktor.
Trading our Silk to Jonas Endain for Bananas.
Done researching Optics, now going for Astronomy.
The war so far
Our military has grown considerably, thanks to Corlindale. All the southern Illian cities have been captured. We're ready to push westward soon.