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Regeneration In Process
The world just got a little bit scarier. 
Apocalypse NES
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Swissempire
Poet Jester
Count is in this
das
Regeneration In Process
And silver, and stalin006, and Kentharu... And now that we've got you too, well, its quite promising.
Swissempire
Poet Jester
i only have a vendetta against Wubba, he took my starting spot!!
Then the fun will begin.
Then the fun will begin.
Wubba360
Emperor
@swiss: Well you can suck it chip. You make sacrifices when you go to the opposite side of the earth.
Swissempire
Poet Jester
@Wubbam You can suck up my Brimstone and Hellfire!
Update 2 - 2 AC
Man's enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.
-Lao Tzu
Americas
The nations of Texas and Berkeley continued to remain idle and talks of a coup are arising.
Panama continues to expand at an ever increasing pace as it snowballs down into South America. The Panamanian economy continues to rise as a result and resumes Normalization. There are however reports coming in from the Amazon about weird creatures and Chupacabras. There might be demons afoot!
To the north in Florida, a new Cult has been founded around a human who has embraced demonic forces and sacrificed himself to allow a powerful demon onto Earth. The Cult of Chip has quickly spread our of Orlando and has encompassed Florida.
In the north, the Eldar continue expand South, capturing New York City and getting as far south as Baltimore. The Jinni however are quickly moving in on them in both former Canada and US. Constantine successfully rallies more Paladins to the cause. (+3 Paladins)
Europe
The Aurora remain idle this turn, perhaps solidifying their gains.
The Kulten continued to go rampant as they continued their invasion of Austria which at that point was near internal collapse. The Kult launched a blitzkrieg assault on the Austrian capital of Vienna. The Austrians brought forth the remains of their army in an attempt to hold their independence. The warlocks used their powers to corrupt the lands and call forth small demons to assault the lines. The Austrians attempted to hold out, and even scored some minor victories, but in the end they could not hold off. The remains of Austria were quickly swallowed by Gabriel who was determined not to allow the demonic infestation to expand further.
(- Austria as a nation. -1 Kult warlock division)
The Kult however has come into the possession of the Holy Spear, the one to have pierced the side of Jesus on his way to Crucifixion. The Spears mystical powers have already been used by von Dunkelheit to increase the chaos of his forces (+1 economy)
Gabriel along with occupying southern Austria, has continued expansion into France and Croatia. His army continues to grow with new Paladin recruits. Some say he is preparing for some sort of strike.
Malta continues rapid expansion across the Mediterranean as Paladin forces have created a fortress right next to the Antichrist on Cyprus. The North African holdings continue to grow as well. The main Malta thrust was at Spain where large advances are made, but the attack has slowed to solidify gains. Maltese forces attempted to use the waters once again to create Paladins, but it proved unsuccessful. However many local French and Spanish have joined the fight to beat back those hellish invaders. The lands they have conquered are also mostly unscathed and it has improved the Maltese economy. (+2 Partisans, +1 Economy)
The Northern Rebirth expands like crazy and quickly occupies many cities. Most of Scandanavia is shockingly in their control now. They havent spent a dime though, and their money goes to waste!
Mid-East/Africa
The Imps in Africa expand south to the Niger river. Here they do something dreadfully evil. Sacrificing many of their own kind they begin summoning a city of Chaos onto the ban kof the Niger. The spell takes time and effort, but it pays off. When completed the Niger river begins to run red for hundreds of miles downstream killing thousands. Their demonic powers have increased as a result. (-3 warlock division. +1 economy, +1 demon city
In Arabia something extraordinary has happened. Nagash has seemingly forgotten all about his realm while something catastrophic is happening to it. Azrael has launched an offensive to destroy Nagash once and for all. Mustering the majority of his forces [11 Paladin divisions] he struck into the heart of Nagashs Realm. Attempting to head right to the demonic city capital itself, Azrael hopped to crush Nagash. Nagashs forces have decided to sacrafice land for time, and Azaraels forces have been forced to trek through the desert as supplies continue to wear thin and water is at a shortage. Their efforts have seemingly paid off however as the Demonic capital is now under siege by Azrael and his forces.
Seeing weakness though, the Antichrist has finally decided to strike. Using his economic might, he has quickly called up hundreds of thousands of partisans to fight for him. His forces Plundge into Azraels lands where all that is met by him is 4 Paladin divisions. The Paladins are able to holdfast against the Partisans while being outnumbered two-one. After months of stalemate, the Antichrist decides to call in the clincher and sends in his crack Soldiers to finish the job. Within days the Paladin line is smashed and the Antichrists forces are now zooming quickly towards Mecca.
(-2 Azrael Paladin Divisions, -2 Azarel Partisan Division, -5 Antichrist Partisan divisions)
The recent going ons in Azraels lands have made many Muslims believe they must fight or die against the evils of the world and they quickly join with Azrael. (+9 Partisan divisions)
Asia
In India the Satanics are idle this time, but still seem to attract another warlock division to their cause (+1 Warlock division)
The Imperium expands its economy as it expands its empire. Further Pakastani and Afghani cities fall under its domain. The Imperium attempts to form a towhold on every continent, but they can so far only reach and maintain the Horn of Africa. Many refugees from India have decided to join with the Imperium in return for stability (+2 Partisan divisions)
AAIDEHR begins to push out and expand further into India conquering large portions of the Subcontinent including complete conquest of the south. They are reported to be doing horrible, horrible acts to anyone who isnt an atheist and the lands have started their evolution from hospitable to a look that seems to come out of some JRR Tolkin book.
The first Emperor of the New Middle Kingdom dies, but he is quickly replaced by an heir. The heir goes on expanding the New Middle Kingdom, and burgeoning the economy.
The Heavenly Relief Force occupies the rest of Honshu as well as Shikoku and has moved onto Hokkaido and Kyushu. Thanks to various clauses and sub-clauses the Heavenly Relief force are able to recruit more Paladins than normal (+3 Paladins)
The Scourge of Russia does nothing.
Mephisto continues to gather strength as he remains largely unopposed. He surprisingly decides to conquer vast tracks of Siberian forest rather than move west or south for easy human prey trapped in their little cities. His chaotic nature seems to grow, and this may be in part for his rash decisions.
OOC:
If youll notice some nations have stars next to their name in the stats. This means they have not sent orders. 2 stars means 2 turns without orders. Once a player goes three turns without sending orders, the nation becomes NPC.
Man's enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.
-Lao Tzu
Americas
The nations of Texas and Berkeley continued to remain idle and talks of a coup are arising.
Panama continues to expand at an ever increasing pace as it snowballs down into South America. The Panamanian economy continues to rise as a result and resumes Normalization. There are however reports coming in from the Amazon about weird creatures and Chupacabras. There might be demons afoot!
To the north in Florida, a new Cult has been founded around a human who has embraced demonic forces and sacrificed himself to allow a powerful demon onto Earth. The Cult of Chip has quickly spread our of Orlando and has encompassed Florida.
In the north, the Eldar continue expand South, capturing New York City and getting as far south as Baltimore. The Jinni however are quickly moving in on them in both former Canada and US. Constantine successfully rallies more Paladins to the cause. (+3 Paladins)
Europe
The Aurora remain idle this turn, perhaps solidifying their gains.
The Kulten continued to go rampant as they continued their invasion of Austria which at that point was near internal collapse. The Kult launched a blitzkrieg assault on the Austrian capital of Vienna. The Austrians brought forth the remains of their army in an attempt to hold their independence. The warlocks used their powers to corrupt the lands and call forth small demons to assault the lines. The Austrians attempted to hold out, and even scored some minor victories, but in the end they could not hold off. The remains of Austria were quickly swallowed by Gabriel who was determined not to allow the demonic infestation to expand further.
(- Austria as a nation. -1 Kult warlock division)
The Kult however has come into the possession of the Holy Spear, the one to have pierced the side of Jesus on his way to Crucifixion. The Spears mystical powers have already been used by von Dunkelheit to increase the chaos of his forces (+1 economy)
Gabriel along with occupying southern Austria, has continued expansion into France and Croatia. His army continues to grow with new Paladin recruits. Some say he is preparing for some sort of strike.
Malta continues rapid expansion across the Mediterranean as Paladin forces have created a fortress right next to the Antichrist on Cyprus. The North African holdings continue to grow as well. The main Malta thrust was at Spain where large advances are made, but the attack has slowed to solidify gains. Maltese forces attempted to use the waters once again to create Paladins, but it proved unsuccessful. However many local French and Spanish have joined the fight to beat back those hellish invaders. The lands they have conquered are also mostly unscathed and it has improved the Maltese economy. (+2 Partisans, +1 Economy)
The Northern Rebirth expands like crazy and quickly occupies many cities. Most of Scandanavia is shockingly in their control now. They havent spent a dime though, and their money goes to waste!
Mid-East/Africa
The Imps in Africa expand south to the Niger river. Here they do something dreadfully evil. Sacrificing many of their own kind they begin summoning a city of Chaos onto the ban kof the Niger. The spell takes time and effort, but it pays off. When completed the Niger river begins to run red for hundreds of miles downstream killing thousands. Their demonic powers have increased as a result. (-3 warlock division. +1 economy, +1 demon city
In Arabia something extraordinary has happened. Nagash has seemingly forgotten all about his realm while something catastrophic is happening to it. Azrael has launched an offensive to destroy Nagash once and for all. Mustering the majority of his forces [11 Paladin divisions] he struck into the heart of Nagashs Realm. Attempting to head right to the demonic city capital itself, Azrael hopped to crush Nagash. Nagashs forces have decided to sacrafice land for time, and Azaraels forces have been forced to trek through the desert as supplies continue to wear thin and water is at a shortage. Their efforts have seemingly paid off however as the Demonic capital is now under siege by Azrael and his forces.
Seeing weakness though, the Antichrist has finally decided to strike. Using his economic might, he has quickly called up hundreds of thousands of partisans to fight for him. His forces Plundge into Azraels lands where all that is met by him is 4 Paladin divisions. The Paladins are able to holdfast against the Partisans while being outnumbered two-one. After months of stalemate, the Antichrist decides to call in the clincher and sends in his crack Soldiers to finish the job. Within days the Paladin line is smashed and the Antichrists forces are now zooming quickly towards Mecca.
(-2 Azrael Paladin Divisions, -2 Azarel Partisan Division, -5 Antichrist Partisan divisions)
The recent going ons in Azraels lands have made many Muslims believe they must fight or die against the evils of the world and they quickly join with Azrael. (+9 Partisan divisions)
Asia
In India the Satanics are idle this time, but still seem to attract another warlock division to their cause (+1 Warlock division)
The Imperium expands its economy as it expands its empire. Further Pakastani and Afghani cities fall under its domain. The Imperium attempts to form a towhold on every continent, but they can so far only reach and maintain the Horn of Africa. Many refugees from India have decided to join with the Imperium in return for stability (+2 Partisan divisions)
AAIDEHR begins to push out and expand further into India conquering large portions of the Subcontinent including complete conquest of the south. They are reported to be doing horrible, horrible acts to anyone who isnt an atheist and the lands have started their evolution from hospitable to a look that seems to come out of some JRR Tolkin book.
The first Emperor of the New Middle Kingdom dies, but he is quickly replaced by an heir. The heir goes on expanding the New Middle Kingdom, and burgeoning the economy.
The Heavenly Relief Force occupies the rest of Honshu as well as Shikoku and has moved onto Hokkaido and Kyushu. Thanks to various clauses and sub-clauses the Heavenly Relief force are able to recruit more Paladins than normal (+3 Paladins)
The Scourge of Russia does nothing.
Mephisto continues to gather strength as he remains largely unopposed. He surprisingly decides to conquer vast tracks of Siberian forest rather than move west or south for easy human prey trapped in their little cities. His chaotic nature seems to grow, and this may be in part for his rash decisions.
OOC:
If youll notice some nations have stars next to their name in the stats. This means they have not sent orders. 2 stars means 2 turns without orders. Once a player goes three turns without sending orders, the nation becomes NPC.
Spoiler :
TerrisH
Mischief?
Removed By Self
still, I'm mad. sombody is useing my Spear for Evil Cause. there must be a Holy Quest to Retriev it!
still, I'm mad. sombody is useing my Spear for Evil Cause. there must be a Holy Quest to Retriev it!
Kentharu
Zebra Commander
awesome update mate, hopefully i can write up a story but my comp is being absolutely ********
das
Regeneration In Process
Good update, but didn't we at least kill SOME Nagashites?
Kozmos
Jew Detective
Sorry I have to quit for now. Too busy.
das
Regeneration In Process
"Damnation."
Even Raguel had to agree with that. Absolutely had. And Azrael didn't doubt that he would have, had he not been in Mecca right now, administrating the territories under the Crusader control. Had he been here, in a tent near the mountain of Al Qarah. The Black Mountain, now more aptly-named than ever. The obsidian-black stronghold of a very dark being. Nagash. Of whom Azrael still knew little.
"How high are our casualties?" - Azrael finally asked.
"12,353 paladins." - reported Nakir.
"And the others?"
"Who?"
"The militia." - asked Azrael wearily.
Nakir remained silent.
"You didn't count them." - said Azrael plainly - "In the name of God, what this war has already done with us all..." - he sighed - "Well then... Anything else from the front? Is Medina..."
"We are still holding it and have formed several volunteer divisions there. The Antichrist's forces are encountering some logistical problems, plus there are some risings behind Effef's lines. This slowed him down, but he is beginning to regain impetus. We won't have any time to redeploy many troops there."
The mention of the Antichrist's human name made Azrael's mood even worse (he never stopped cursing himself for missing such an obvious clue - EFFEF=FFF=666), but Nakir didn't notice this. Or pretended not to notice it anyway.
Azrael sat, thoughtfully, considering his options.
"Very well then." - he finally said, looking up - "We won't redeploy anyone. Not yet, anyway. Any other news?"
"The Maltese experiments..."
"I am aware of these news." - interrupted Azrael - "Even without paladins, Malta is a good ally. I hope that they will open a second front against the Anticrhist soon."
"We could contact them..."
"I probably will... What about Heaven?"
"Michael is still recovering. But he will live, ofcourse."
"And then what?"
"Hmm?"
"After he recovers." - Azrael asked patiently - "What will he do then?"
"I suspect that he will... rejoin the war effort." - said Nakir, as the true meaning of Azrael's words sunk in - "I have heard that he planned to deploy at Kiev, the Orthodox Christians quite like him." - he added hastily.
"So do the Muslims."
"Brother, you know that we are all on your side."
"I hope not. I do not want anyone to take sides - especially my side." - Azrael said bitterly. Suddenly, he stood up and shouted - "When Michael takes command, obey him like you would obey God Himself!"
"They will not remove you, they know that it is not good for morale..."
"Am I good for morale? Oh, I raised morale, Brother! I raised it - by destroying human beings that swore to fight for us!"
"They are alive. And unthreatened by fear..." - protseted Nakir meekly.
"At the price of no longer being human. Look, even I know fear. Even God Himself knows fear, for He is all-knowing. They," - Azrael pointed in a vague direction - "They knew fear! No paladins knew as much fear as they, though that is unsurprising, considering the situations most of them have been through. But now they do not know fear. I destroyed them, they are now fearless warriors, but no longer are living beings, for all that lives - fears!"
"There was nothing else..."
"Yes there was." - said Azrael, sitting down and seemingly calming down - "I wanted to separate them into two divisions, to have them calm down a bit... But there I went and destroyed their fear. I had no right to do so, but neither can I undo it now. Only He could."
"Had He wanted to, He would have undone it...."
"Perhaps. No, I am not good for morale, brother." - Azrael went on - "I live in fear and hysteria. Did I raise your morale by shouting at you because of my own sins? Hmm?"
"No."
"Then accept Michael."
"They will not send him here, brother."
"Why?" - asked Azrael bluntly.
"You have sinned, Azrael." - Azrael was unsure who said that. It seemed to be Nakir at first... but at the same time it was not Nakir - "And only you can redeem your sins. And you are already on the right path. You accepted responsibility and confessed your sins. You have taken command of those you have wronged."
"Am I forgiven?" - Azrael inquired.
"No. But you will be. Everyone will be forgiven." - the voice was strange, indescribable. The only thing Azrael could say about it was that it was calm. Understanding. Compassionate. Forgiving.
"Even they?"
"Even the demons. And even your soldiers. They too shall be forgiven."
"Then what am I to do now?"
"Live. Fight. Fight for the souls - of your soldiers and of the demons. Lead your division, o Angel of Death, and I will help you [1]. Above all, do as seems fit."
"I will."
Nakir, seeing that Azrael was immersed in something else, left long ago. When the voice went away, Azrael felt very, very tired. He immediately fell asleep, for the first time since what he had done at al-Aziziyah.
---
[1] I suppose that erez will get the hint.
Even Raguel had to agree with that. Absolutely had. And Azrael didn't doubt that he would have, had he not been in Mecca right now, administrating the territories under the Crusader control. Had he been here, in a tent near the mountain of Al Qarah. The Black Mountain, now more aptly-named than ever. The obsidian-black stronghold of a very dark being. Nagash. Of whom Azrael still knew little.
"How high are our casualties?" - Azrael finally asked.
"12,353 paladins." - reported Nakir.
"And the others?"
"Who?"
"The militia." - asked Azrael wearily.
Nakir remained silent.
"You didn't count them." - said Azrael plainly - "In the name of God, what this war has already done with us all..." - he sighed - "Well then... Anything else from the front? Is Medina..."
"We are still holding it and have formed several volunteer divisions there. The Antichrist's forces are encountering some logistical problems, plus there are some risings behind Effef's lines. This slowed him down, but he is beginning to regain impetus. We won't have any time to redeploy many troops there."
The mention of the Antichrist's human name made Azrael's mood even worse (he never stopped cursing himself for missing such an obvious clue - EFFEF=FFF=666), but Nakir didn't notice this. Or pretended not to notice it anyway.
Azrael sat, thoughtfully, considering his options.
"Very well then." - he finally said, looking up - "We won't redeploy anyone. Not yet, anyway. Any other news?"
"The Maltese experiments..."
"I am aware of these news." - interrupted Azrael - "Even without paladins, Malta is a good ally. I hope that they will open a second front against the Anticrhist soon."
"We could contact them..."
"I probably will... What about Heaven?"
"Michael is still recovering. But he will live, ofcourse."
"And then what?"
"Hmm?"
"After he recovers." - Azrael asked patiently - "What will he do then?"
"I suspect that he will... rejoin the war effort." - said Nakir, as the true meaning of Azrael's words sunk in - "I have heard that he planned to deploy at Kiev, the Orthodox Christians quite like him." - he added hastily.
"So do the Muslims."
"Brother, you know that we are all on your side."
"I hope not. I do not want anyone to take sides - especially my side." - Azrael said bitterly. Suddenly, he stood up and shouted - "When Michael takes command, obey him like you would obey God Himself!"
"They will not remove you, they know that it is not good for morale..."
"Am I good for morale? Oh, I raised morale, Brother! I raised it - by destroying human beings that swore to fight for us!"
"They are alive. And unthreatened by fear..." - protseted Nakir meekly.
"At the price of no longer being human. Look, even I know fear. Even God Himself knows fear, for He is all-knowing. They," - Azrael pointed in a vague direction - "They knew fear! No paladins knew as much fear as they, though that is unsurprising, considering the situations most of them have been through. But now they do not know fear. I destroyed them, they are now fearless warriors, but no longer are living beings, for all that lives - fears!"
"There was nothing else..."
"Yes there was." - said Azrael, sitting down and seemingly calming down - "I wanted to separate them into two divisions, to have them calm down a bit... But there I went and destroyed their fear. I had no right to do so, but neither can I undo it now. Only He could."
"Had He wanted to, He would have undone it...."
"Perhaps. No, I am not good for morale, brother." - Azrael went on - "I live in fear and hysteria. Did I raise your morale by shouting at you because of my own sins? Hmm?"
"No."
"Then accept Michael."
"They will not send him here, brother."
"Why?" - asked Azrael bluntly.
"You have sinned, Azrael." - Azrael was unsure who said that. It seemed to be Nakir at first... but at the same time it was not Nakir - "And only you can redeem your sins. And you are already on the right path. You accepted responsibility and confessed your sins. You have taken command of those you have wronged."
"Am I forgiven?" - Azrael inquired.
"No. But you will be. Everyone will be forgiven." - the voice was strange, indescribable. The only thing Azrael could say about it was that it was calm. Understanding. Compassionate. Forgiving.
"Even they?"
"Even the demons. And even your soldiers. They too shall be forgiven."
"Then what am I to do now?"
"Live. Fight. Fight for the souls - of your soldiers and of the demons. Lead your division, o Angel of Death, and I will help you [1]. Above all, do as seems fit."
"I will."
Nakir, seeing that Azrael was immersed in something else, left long ago. When the voice went away, Azrael felt very, very tired. He immediately fell asleep, for the first time since what he had done at al-Aziziyah.
---
[1] I suppose that erez will get the hint.
~Darkening~
Weep, Mother.
Just in case you're wondering, I know I haven't wrote a story for this yet, so I'll do it next. Orders sent.
Edit: I keep forgeting to actually use my economy, so train eight parisans with that point.
Edit: I keep forgeting to actually use my economy, so train eight parisans with that point.
~Darkening~
Weep, Mother.
Well its better than just letting the point go as I've been doing this whole time. 
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