ADNES1: The Rood, The Roll and the Dragon

[Danwar]

From my reading of Ireland history at this time, that’s what some Irish did, raided Britain, long before the Vikings came around.

Were those Irish necessarily Christian, though? From what I recall, the Christianization of Ireland took a while to be complete.

 

[erez87]

Oh not necessarily. I just thought raiding is an interesting direction for my guy. If i ever get a port. Technically around this time Ireland didn’t even have major cities (and won’t really until the Vikings settled). Of course I’m just reading wikipedia about the era, and mostly there was nothing written that wasnt by christians in latin so… who knows. There really isn’t much simple sources that i can easily find.

 

[Angst]

Ireland was extremely rural, yea. Which is quite rare for a place with reasonable farming conditions and iron working. I guess just being at the edge of the world with no major trade routes can do that.

Also not sure how Christianity prevents raiding as a universal thing. It subsided in Scandinavia partly due to it, but I believe it also has to do with the massive Christian uberfaction right south of Denmark plus trade and conquest just happening to become more lucrative.

Oh i think we can all freely diplo with each other. I mean all Irish rulers must know of each other to some degree. Mine is probably known as scary and unkind.

And I'm amiable and cooperatively inclined. This gonna go GREAT erez lmao

I'm sending some diplo tomorrow.

 

[Aiken_Drumn]

So Britannia is opening up, and Laighn is heading there... Interesting.

@Aiken Drumn, are we allowed to discuss strategy with other parties here in the thread without formal conduction of diplomacy, agreements and such? Like, establishing diplomatic relations ingame, royal marriages, formal diplomatic agreements and trade/tax stuff, those definitely require a roll, but otherwise?

I'm happy for you to discuss both in and out of character. Any significant actions will be rolled and I may also lean a little on the dice if you are trying something a bit too far fetched or two quick for example.

 

[Aiken_Drumn]

Dal Ariadi to Uladh

Farmers are fleeing across the land, sent scattering by your marauding warriors. Do not send them raiding further or we shall be forced to bare arms against you.



Dal Ariadi to Tyr Connail

Our boats bring choice goods from lands across the waves, will you meet and trade with us?

 

[Kyzarc Fotjage]

Curse you CivFanatics and your terrible, terrible alert system. There's got to be a better way to track threads than checking each one individually.

Uladh to Dal Ariadi
You are cousins of mine, and so dear to my heart, but take care for your words could be taken as threat. The punishment of oathbreakers is no concern of yours.


Eochaid takes oaths from his newly gained liegemen on the holy grounds of the Emain Macha, the grandchildren of those who betrayed their oaths to Uladh two generations before. From each clan that was subdued a family member, preferably a child but a sibling will also do, is brought to Ráth Celtchair to serve Eochaid.


My general impression of this period of irish history is that christianization was just starting and that they were regularly raiding eastwards. The Dál Araide outright conquer a chunk of western Scotland around now and hold it for a few centuries. The raiding died down around the same time the Christianization picked up, but that probably wasn't a direct causal relationship, Britain in general became a less easy target for irish raiders as time went on. Then the Vikings came and showed everyone how its done.

 

[Terrance888]

Turn 3 - A Promise of Prosperity

Now backed by the blessings of the gods, and his Oathsworn protecting his claim from pretenders, King Failge Berraide set his sights on improving the lives for the common people of his realm. For far too long, the Ancient Sire had taken without given, even as his realm shrank his benighted rule improvished the once prosperous vales around Uisneach. No more.

King Failge Berraide announced a program of reconstruction and restoration, so that Uisneach could once more be suitable for the works of gods and men. With his recent travels and his Oathsworn, he organized a series of public works projects - refurbishing the shrines and groves of Uisneach, replacing the rot of his fortress with fresh wood and stone, clearing ancient paths towards the boundaries of his Kingdom and building or restoring structures in each clandom from whence he received oaths.

Although he knows initiating all this is ambitious, he also knows that if he stalls, if he balks, he might never have a chance to initiate this project later in his reign.

Action: For too long the Realm has Rotted. Undergo a program of reconstruction and restoration, so that every man in Meadh can say that King Failge Berraide improved their lot, and every God in the Eire can say that King Failge Berraide has restored the prosperity of Meadh.

Meadh: Terrance888
Strength: 22/22
Leadership: Failge Berraide
Capital: Uisneach
Religion: Pagan
Colour: Red
Diplomacy: None
VAM: The Oathsworn (+2 to military rolls)

 

[Birdjaguar]

so are we up to turn 3 orders?

 

[Aiken_Drumn]

so are we up to turn 3 orders?

Yes indeed. Waiting on a few, and maybe some diplo if anyone wants it.

 

[Birdjaguar]

To: Uladh
From: Dunluce

Your expansionist tendencies bode ill for all and are threatening to those around you. Stand down send your warriors back to their farms.


To: Dal Ariad
From: Dunluce

The Uladh would make us all their servants with their aggressive ways. They attack unprovoked. We would propose to ally ourselves with you to repel any further aggression and hold discussions regarding those who would take all Ireland for themselves.


To: Tyr Connail
From: Dunluce

Please join Dal Ariad and Dunluce in our discussions about the imperious Uladh and their plans that put us all in jeopardy. In addition we can talk about including your towns in our growing trade network.

Orders will be ready shortly after diplo reports.

 

[Kyzarc Fotjage]

To: Dunluce
From: Uladh
We are reclaiming ancestral lands and punishing forsworn men. If you think you can force us into weakness and passiveness then you will find yourself sorely mistaken, but by all means continue making toothless demands. The next messenger bearing idle threats on matters of no concern to you will be returned on a pike.

 

[Danwar]

Yes indeed. Waiting on a few, and maybe some diplo if anyone wants it.

I have to wonder; who, at this point, still isn't done yet?

To: Uladh
From: Dunluce

Your expansionist tendencies bode ill for all and are threatening to those around you. Stand down send your warriors back to their farms.


To: Dal Ariad
From: Dunluce

The Uladh would make us all their servants with their aggressive ways. They attack unprovoked. We would propose to ally ourselves with you to repel any further aggression and hold discussions regarding those who would take all Ireland for themselves.


To: Tyr Connail
From: Dunluce

Please join Dal Ariad and Dunluce in our discussions about the imperious Uladh and their plans that put us all in jeopardy. In addition we can talk about including your towns in our growing trade network.

Orders will be ready shortly after diplo reports.

To: Dunluce
From: Uladh
We are reclaiming ancestral lands and punishing forsworn men. If you think you can force us into weakness and passiveness then you will find yourself sorely mistaken, but by all means continue making toothless demands. The next messenger bearing idle threats on matters of no concern to you will be returned on a pike.

This just makes me wish the inhabitants of Sub-Roman Britannia had access to maize. I could really go for some popcorn.

 

[Angst]

I'm not done. xD I want to contact someone, but haven't found the right message to send without it being an IC action. Maybe I should just send orders.

 

[Aiken_Drumn]

Yees, yess! Feel the anger rising @Birdjaguar !

 

[Aiken_Drumn]

So far I have orders from:

Uladh: @Kyzarc Fotjage
Mumha: @Angst
Meadh: @Terrance888
Connachta : @Gelion
Dunluce : @Birdjaguar
Laighn : @erez87
Dumnonia: @Danwar

 

[Aiken_Drumn]

To: Dal Ariad
From: Dunluce

The Uladh would make us all their servants with their aggressive ways. They attack unprovoked. We would propose to ally ourselves with you to repel any further aggression and hold discussions regarding those who would take all Ireland for themselves.

Your concerns match ours old friend. While we have no quarrel with them yet, we watch their expansion with concern. Should it continue we will come to your aid.

To: Tyr Connail
From: Dunluce

Please join Dal Ariad and Dunluce in our discussions about the imperious Uladh and their plans that put us all in jeopardy. In addition we can talk about including your towns in our growing trade network.

We are uninterested in bearing arms against our cousins, and do not wish to entangle ourselves in any promises we might not wish to keep. We are, however, happy to receive your trade ships in our ports.

 

[Birdjaguar]

Turn 3 Orders


Rulers: Finn MacCool and wife Sive
Councilors: Taig, son of Ciann and Conall Gulban
Warchiefs: Niall Noigiallach and Cormac Cas
Merchant friend: Tir Eoghain
Recorder: Fergus
Capital: Balleykeel

Fergus was at his small table writing down the proceedings.

Finn MacCool and Sive were at the head of the feasting table that dominated the whole end of the great hall. Today the food and drink were scarce. Gathered around were the leaders of Dunluce; some were seated, others stood with stern looks about them. Niall and Cormac reported that new barracks and training grounds were near completion and young recruits showing up with axes and swords in hand.

Tir Eoghain had a long list of reports of “worried freebooters” who had taken action against the ships of Uladh in precaution of their warlike ways. This new found “wealth” was finding its way into the coffers and storehouses of coastal Britain and the Irish merchants he was familiar with. Cheers broke out among those in attendance when they heard the news. Finn just smiled and patted his purse.

With our emissaries returned from the west, the talk moved to expanding trade contacts beyond Dal Ariad into Tyr Connail and issuing permits for their traders to access our ports in a manner similar to those from Dal Ariad. Two fine white horses were sent to the high lord of Tyr Connail as a gift of friendship. Sive stood with arms around her growing belly, to report to all that the treasury was growing and funds were available to support the expectant need for more swords and shields.

Taig rose and spoke: “Uladh is unrepentant in their warlike ways. They have threatened our emissaries and send veiled threats of war. Lord, we need to prepare. We do not want to be taken unawares” So be it the Lord replied.

All during the meeting the smell of charcoal and the ring of blacksmith forges were the backdrop to every report.

Summary:

• Barracks and training facilities built for recruited fighters
• Building friendly relations with Tyr Connail
• Trade expansion east and west for increased revenue and prosperity
• Non opposition to piracy of Uladh trade with Britain or along the coast
• Borders put on alert for Uladh raiders

 

[Aiken_Drumn]

Turn 3 Orders


Rulers: Finn MacCool and wife Sive
Councilors: Taig, son of Ciann and Conall Gulban
Warchiefs: Niall Noigiallach and Cormac Cas
Merchant friend: Tir Eoghain
Recorder: Fergus
Capital: Balleykeel

Fergus was at his small table writing down the proceedings.

Finn MacCool and Sive were at the head of the feasting table that dominated the whole end of the great hall. Today the food and drink were scarce. Gathered around were the leaders of Dunluce; some were seated, others stood with stern looks about them. Niall and Cormac reported that new barracks and training grounds were near completion and young recruits showing up with axes and swords in hand.

Tir Eoghain had a long list of reports of “worried freebooters” who had taken action against the ships of Uladh in precaution of their warlike ways. This new found “wealth” was finding its way into the coffers and storehouses of coastal Britain and the Irish merchants he was familiar with. Cheers broke out among those in attendance when they heard the news. Finn just smiled and patted his purse.

With our emissaries returned from the west, the talk moved to expanding trade contacts beyond Dal Ariad into Tyr Connail and issuing permits for their traders to access our ports in a manner similar to those from Dal Ariad. Two fine white horses were sent to the high lord of Tyr Connail as a gift of friendship. Sive stood with arms around her growing belly, to report to all that the treasury was growing and funds were available to support the expectant need for more swords and shields.

Taig rose and spoke: “Uladh is unrepentant in their warlike ways. They have threatened our emissaries and send veiled threats of war. Lord, we need to prepare. We do not want to be taken unawares” So be it the Lord replied.

All during the meeting the smell of charcoal and the ring of blacksmith forges were the backdrop to every report.

Hey @Birdjaguar could I ask you add a short, bolded concise line or two after your IC orders to make sure I'm rolling against the action you want?

 

[Terrance888]

The base rules are so simple, even Byzieboos can understand:

1. Post an action

birdjaguar’s action - run my country/jk

 

[Birdjaguar]

Stories are better than lists.