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The North
Lord Regent Rules in Favour of House Isaakios, Truce Broken at Feast, Invasion Resumes Aonia, House Dandale
While Lord Regent Lucius called a truce to decide whether House Isaakios’ claims of Dandale sabotage was true, House Dandale used to time to raise two twenty regiment strong armies of lightly armoured infantry and skirmishers to garrison its remaining provinces. House Isaakios meanwhile had held back from further combat, holding a celebratory feast while waiting for House de Toullies judgement. During the feast a small band of party goers drew arms and attacked Lord Alexandros and his guards. After a short melee, though Lord Alexandros was lightly wounded, the attackers were subdued, and revealed to be Dandale assassins. They confessed to plotting to kill Lord Alexandros in preparation of a counter attack on Veniera. Outraged, Lord Alexandros ordered for the offensive operations to resume.
As the Isaakios armies rallied, the verdict came from Toullies: House Dandale was deemed guilty of sabotage and supporting insurrection. The Heavenly Legion, ranks further filled out with fresh regiments of heavy infantry and cavalry, descended into Aonia. The much larger Dandale force dealt its due to the invaders, but the lightly armed infantry and skirmishers and weak fortifications were ground down by the seasoned Isaakios troops, and soon the province was brought under House Isaakios banners.
[Aonia Militia: Destroyed]
[Heavenly Legion: -1 Merc HI, -1 HI, -1 skirm, -1 archer, 1 Hvy Can gains Vet]
[Dandale: -Aonia, -10LG]
[Isaakios: +Aonia, +5EP, +5LG
House Taran and House of Koriates Invade House Wychland Stillharbour, House Wychland
Houses Taran and Koriate launched a three pronged attack on Wychland lands, hoping to seize all three provinces in one quick and bloody swoop. The House of Koriates was able to seize both its targets, Wychwood and Myriam Peak, with minimal issue, only finding slight resistance from partisans in Myriam Peak, as the main Wychlander army was tied down in Stillharbour. The Taran Riders were tasked with taking Stillharbour, but met with stiff resistance from the Wychlanders. The Riders managed to slay a great number of the defenders, but their own losses began to pile up. As more bodies fell, the odd fog that hugged Stillharbour grew heavier and darker, until warriors on both side could barely even see the tips of their own spears. The Riders were eventually forced to retreat, their losses too heavy, retreating out of the choking fog to The Bloodrock Plains.
[1st Wychland Guard: -3 LI, -4 Skirm, 1 HI and 1 Arch gain Vet]
[Taran Riders: -2 LI, -2 Skirm, -1 Arch, 1 Lt. Cav gains]
[Wychland: -Wychwood, -Myriam Peak, -9LG]
[Koriates: +Wychwood, +Myriam Peak, +9EP, +5LG]
[Taran: -1LG]
Peasants Return to the Fields Veniera, House Isaakios
As the occupation of Veniera shifts from oppressive to the norm, farmhands have returned from hiding to their fields. Many have already repaired damages done by pillaging Isaakios troops, and the newly installed Isaakios minor nobles are ready to tally the increased produce.
[+1AGR in Veniera]
Farmers Expand Fields for the War Effort Koriates, House of Koriates
Fields have been expanded in around the capital, paid for almost entirely out of the farmers own pockets. They say their efforts are a show of solidarity with the soldiers marching into the Wychlands. If they can’t wield swords for the House, they can at least feed the hands that do hold the blades.
[+1AGR in Koriates]
Wcyhland Armies Dashed and Dazed Myriam Peak, House Wychland
Wychland troops have taken heavy losses, and their officer corps significantly thinned. The troops as a result have taken a great morale and organisational hit. This comes at the worst time, with more bloodshed no doubt coming in the Spring.
[-1 combat ability of all troops for 1 turn for House Wychland]
Severe Lack of Craftsmen Davensport, House Lamere
The capital has found itself with a huge lack of craftsmen. With few construction projects in the province, builders have either changed occupations or moved to brighter pastures in other territories. It will cost extra to scrape together the workers until more move back to the capital.
[+1EP cost per development level in Davensport for 1 turn (works as a negative crafter trait)]
Pretender Claims Rightful Place as Heir to House Polud Noveria, House Polud
A man has approached the court of House Polud, claiming to be the Lord Muncel’s rightful heir, ahead of Lord Milo in succession rights. The man claims he is the Ruler’s true son. Rumours have spread rapidly through Polud lands, wondering if the boy is truly who he claims to be, a bastard, or just a lunatic. In any event, the claimant has a sizeable retinue of hardened soldiers, and is popular in the Polud ranks. The man has evidently served as a soldier for most of his life, though most troops are much more loyal to Lord Muncel. Accepting the boy’s claims will no doubt cause a significant stir among the nobility, and of course Lord Milo, while denying the claimant will also cause him to hold a grudge.
[Claimant traits: Infantry Hero, Aggressive]
The Midlands
House Mephs Invades, Pushes Braxton Troops out of Castle Braxton Castle Braxton, House Braxton
The House of Mephisels undertook a huge push into Braxton lands, fielding over three thousand troops in two large armies. The newly minted 2nd Army moved unopposed into Pavile, while the 1st Army of Gealot sailed across Summer Bay to land on the shores of the Braxton Capital. Braxton heavy soldiers manned the imposing fortifications of Castle Braxton, their armour and discipline outpacing the light infantry favoured by Mephs, though the invaders far outnumbered their opposition. As Lord William Braxton prepared his troops for battle, he found that hundreds were incapacitated, suffering from extreme dysentery. He gathered every man not spilling himself out of every orifice and held against the attacking hordes. Men fell in the hundreds below the battlements, and as the mass of infantry push through the fortifications, dark tendrils of fog filtered out from between the corpses. It rose with the attackers as they scaled the walls, and by the time the castle fell it was as if night had rose from the ground itself to engulf the battlefield. The surviving Braxton army was forced to retreat to Erlingsworth, and the blackness followed with them, shrouding the countryside in inky fog. Meph troops stationed in Castle Braxton have reported breathing issues, and many wounded who were expected to survive have succumb to a sickness of the lung, as if they dark clouds had strangled them from inside.
[Sword Company: -2 LI, -1HI, -5 Skirm, -1 Arch, 1HI and 1 Skrim gain Vet]
[1st Army of Gealot: -5 LI, -2 Skirm, 1 LI gains Vet]
[Braxton: -Pavile, -Castle Braxton, -11LG]
[Mephs: +Pavile, +Castle Braxton, 8EP, +6LG]
Rival Minor Thurian Nobles Brought to Heel Mid-Thuria, House Taran
The Houses of Taran and Thustra had finally had enough of their vassal lords taking rash actions, and have harshly reprimanded them. House Thustra has stripped Lord Messemen in Hithershore of all his lands and titles, and now he stands on trial. Across the border, House Taran has forced Baron Razin Nakhal to repay all damages done to the Thustran farmstead, as well as stripped his lands closest to the border. The other vassals in both Houses have taken note of how the may be able to push things in the future, as well as how harshly they will be dealt with.
[+1LG for House Taran]
[+1LG for House Thustra]
The Grand Alliance Grows with Support and Marriages Toullies, House de Toullies
The Grand Alliance, centred on Lord Regent Lucius, has continued to grow, with House de Toullies gaining the support of both House Arimathea and House Faulhamer, as well securing a marriage with House Mephs. With the Braxton war going well, it seems as if House de Toullies may soon be undisputed by all but the Holy Church itself.
Minor Holy Church Clergy Caught Skimming Donations Holy City, Holy Church
A cabal of minor clergy in the Holy City were revealed to be skimming coin out of church donations to spend on their own vices. The Holy Church has swiftly tried and condemned the sinners to death, but the public has caught the scent of corruption in the Holy Church. In response, the Clergy has announced the formation of the Inquisition, which will root out corruption and heresy in its ranks.
[-5LG for Holy Church]
Local Garrisons Eager to Protect Lamont, House de Toullies
With troops leaving the island and word of war in the east, the local garrisons in Lamont are readying themselves. Eager to defend the motherland and show their worth, troops have been conducting extra drills, and stand ready around the clock. While Braxtons aren’t known for their swimming, any who make it to Lamont will stain the beaches red.
[+1FRT in Lamont]
Massive Accounting Blunder Threatens Stability, Accountant’s Head Bloodrock Plains, House Taran
An accountant has been driven into hiding after it was revealed that he had horribly miscalculated the House’s treasury. Hundreds of godpounds of gold are unaccounted for, and likely never existed in the first place. With House Taran’s budget already tight as it is, Lady Nichola will need to find another source of income soon, or hope that her House profits from the the war with the Wychlanders.
’Doctor’ Eases Duchess’ Mind, Dreams Continue Rreeastane, House Atkyn
The Doctor has eased the Duchess’ mind with medicine and soothing words, allowing her to function normally and sleep full nights once again. Her dreams have continued though, and if anything have grown more clear. She still sees the continent of dead flesh, and now walking through the fields of corpses is a black jackal, laughing as blood drips from its stained jaws.
Crops Grow Strong on the Holy Isle Ellen Yee, House Atkyn
Farms on Ellen Yee have grown stronger and stronger, though the farmers have taken no special actions to increase the yield. Many claim the holy site on the isle is bringing God’s favour, and by his blessing their fields are thriving.
[+1AGR in Ellen Yee]
Hill Tribes Prepare For Invaders Uplland, House Arimathea
While House Arimathea has pledged itself to the Grand Alliance, the hill tribed is Uplland are ever wary of outsiders. They have undertaken massive efforts to prepare the province for any invaders, littering the hills with forts and defensive positions.
[+2FRT in Upllands]
Visions of the Viper Return to Lord Zaran Hithershore, House Thustra
Lord Zaran had been free of nightmares and visions last season, but they returned with a vengeance this winter. Even in his waking hours, Lord Zaran has been unable to turn his eyes upon the sea, for fear of a his gaze meeting the yellow gaze of a great viper under the surf, making its way ever closer to his shores.
The South
Southern Bloc Crumbles as House Faulhamer Supports House de Toullies Ironhold, House Faulhamer
The southern bloc that had been growing around Hous Iskariota has been struck a hearty blow, as House Faulhamer withdraws its support in favour of House de Toullies. The reputation of both Houses has been shaken, with many questioning the loyalty of House Faulhamer, while others worry over the quiet of late House Iskariota’s ability to remain relevant while the Grand Alliance seems to only grow stronger. It also remains to be seen if the wedding between the two Houses will hold, or if the tensions in the South, once the most promising and stable region, will continue to worsen.
[-5LG for House Iskariota]
[-5LG for House Faulhamer]
Minor Nobles Bicker over Lieges’ Bickering Haliginis, House Faulhamer
With House Faulhamer’s public removal of support for House Iskariota, some minor Iskariota nobles in Achurance have have gravely insulted the honour of some of their counterpart local lords in Haliginis. The Haliginis lords have petitioned Lord Lythric to uphold their honour, whether it by demanding compensation, or allowing them to bloody their swords.
Peasants Flee War Torn Braxton Lands Pavile, House Braxton
With the war finally coming to fruit, peasants are fleeing their homes to avoid raids and pillaging. Thousands have already been displaced or disappeared, either fleeing into House Isthon lands. Many villages in Eyhant and Sthulheim are reported to have taken in the Braxton refugees, who have eagerly taking up any jobs they can to earn their keep.
[-5MP for House Braxton]
[+5MP for House Isthon]
Local Lord Expands Irrigation Nalo, House Iskariota
An enterprising lord in Nalo has undertaken an irrigation expansion project in Nalo. He paid entirely out of his own pocket, and already local bean counters are expecting an uptick in production in the coming seasons.
[+1AGR in Nalo]
Marching Armies Trample Farmlands Crat-Ror, House of Mephisles
The massive army fielded by House Mephs is mostly made up of recruited farmhands, of which the House has no shortage. That didn’t stop the farmers-turned-soldiers from trampling farms as the massive force maneouvered through the province. Locals are annoyed, but hope that booty from the war will pay for any damages.
[-1AGR in Crat-Ror]
Troops Unprepared for Combat Vastra Harad, House Natt och Dag
Reviews of troops in House Natt och Dag have revealed that they have been under trained and are far behind in their battle readiness. Officers awkwardly promise to have their troops ready as soon as possible, but admit that it will take time to get them back into shape.
[-1 combat ability of all troops for 1 turn for House Natt och Dag]
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Notes
- Sonereal, Robert Can’t, and Joahanna have been dropped due to inactivity. Houses Iskariota, Arimathea and Thustra are now NPCs and open for players.
- SouthernKing, DoubleA, Zappericus and Shirogane will be dropped if they do not send orders next turn.
- To support a spy action, you must pay the base cost at least once, then your bonuses will be added to the other supporters. Also, for spy actions each EP does not equal a +1 to the roll. You must pay the base cost (the defender’s LG/10) for each +1. Please refer to the rules for more details. I did not state this clearly in the rules, so it was not required this turn.
- Rules slightly changed. Added cost to forming new armies, and clarified espionage rules. See rules pdf for more.
As always, check for the inevitable errors then let me know so I can fix them. Let's set orders for Tuesday, July 12th. Check my sig for countdown.
