Conquest: Nation Domination, A Strategy RP

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**Kasrkai**

Sorry man, we're pretty full at the moment.

EDIT: Discussion thread, please.

**ineptus astartes**

Gebra

**Nicholas**

The council of Navar met once again in Duraz. Their neighbors were getting more aggressive especially Tarvo to the North. Some members led by an ork representative wanted to answer the aggressions with the cannons of their ships, but Head Councilman Nicholas quieted them with a reminder of the values that had founded there nation. The peace of their freedom would only be possible if trade flowed, without trade Navar could not prosper. Until it was absolutely necessary to do otherwise, they would continue to be open to the world. Yet any injustice to it's people or allies would be met with the with the might of their armies. And when justice is dealt and the enemy left broken only then will they be allowed once again to be worthy of their own freedom.

Another decision was also proposed by the elven representative and approved. Ships were to be sent west to build a naval base on the free islands east of Los Guerreros, as a way point between the journey to Mishagehn. To appease the ork representative forces were also to be sent North into the mountains to have a better defensive position if Tarvos was to attack.

**Kasrkai**

Hope my second time GMing will be better than the first. We're starting, by the way.

**Mordoskul**

Ah, it begins...

**Kasrkai**

Mordoskul wrote:Ah, it begins...

Exalted.

**Kasrkai**

There isn't going to be an intro event, as several players made their own. I'll work on one for the weekend. For now, do what you want.

**The Bringer**

K... I haven't been in a game quite like this before, so I'll do my best.

[In the City of Aszmyn]

The seven brothers and sisters sat on ominous stone thrones, each set on one of the seven faces of the large room they were in. It was completely dark save a small stream of lava flowing through the center which illuminated the room, casting a red glow on everything.

Aszmyn, the wisest and oldest of them all spoke first, "My dear brothers and sisters, it has been ten years since the trolls first swore loyalty to us... I have called this meeting because our presence is finally known in the world - and if we do not greet it, we will be left behind by it."

"I am sure you have heard from your own sources plenty of who rules in the eastern and southern lands... and now we must decide who we shall trust - and who we shall keep a wary eye on. I know that some of you still hold contempt in your hearts for Kasrkaos, but the murder of our mother was the fault of a small band of fools... I see wisdom in not bearing resentment against them, and engaging in trade with the people of those lands."

"I feel as though it would be equally wise to start good relations with Harad. We both have assets that the other values - and we seem to have common enemies..."

"As to those we don't trust, brothers and sisters, keep your eyes and ears open..." Here the seven went to discuss matters of a more sensitive nature for some time, before coming to internal affairs... (which I will post later)

**Kasrkai**

Exactly. A styled and fluffed post with a OOC summary at the end is the way to go.

**Mordoskul**

RP theme?

Kasrkai, can you do a write-up of the Westward Expansion?

**Kasrkai**

Mordoskul wrote:RP theme?

Kasrkai, can you do a write-up of the Westward Expansion?

Your expansion?

I suppose. No time? Or a lack of inspiration at the moment?

**Mordoskul**

Kasrkai wrote:
Mordoskul wrote:RP theme?

Kasrkai, can you do a write-up of the Westward Expansion?

Your expansion?

I suppose. No time? Or a lack of inspiration at the moment?

Well, I don't know what I'll be encountering, barbarian tribes or whatnot. It seems that it would be in your court. By the way, is Awecur attacking Tarvo?

**Kasrkai**

Theme:

Day after day as I bodies slay
And the sun becomes dark in the sky
Everything's lost for this human race
And the dawn of a new age will rise

Rays of sunlight now are gone
Only visions of ice will remain
The fallen ones and forgotten souls
Will rise up over the slain

No more hope as we raise our hands to the sky
No more dreams as the rivers run dry

Everything's lost all is left astray
Only sorrow and sadness remains
Curtains have dropped on our fallen world
And the forces of darkness shall rise

Why can't you see what has happened to thee
Can you not open your eyes
Everything's lost there is no retreat
And the valleys echo with pain

No more hope as we raise our hands to the sky
No more dreams as the rivers run dry

On the endless sea of madness we sail forever more
And the endless tears of sadness towards the distant shores
When the flame has died forever we stand one and all
With the power of the almighty sword

We fight the battle on the fields tonight
To save us from the master of all evil sign
And to the battle on forever standing strong
We feel the fire power of the night warriors

No more tomorrow
Dying of sorrow
Over the mountains and up through the trees
Traveling across seven seas

No more hope as we hold our hands to the sky
No more dreams as the rivers run dry

On the endless seas of madness we sail forever more
And the endless tears of sadness towards the distant shores
When the flame has died forever we stand one and all
With the power of the almighty sword

We fight the battle on the fields tonight
To save us from the master of all evil sign
And to the battle on forever standing strong
We feel the fire power of the night warriors

On the endless seas of madness we sail forever more
And the endless tears of sadness towards the distant shores
When the flame has died forever we stand one and all
With the power of the almighty sword

We'll fight the battle on the fields tonight
To save us from the master of all
We fight the battle on the fields tonight
To save us from the master of all evil sign

And to the battle on
Forever standing strong
We feel the fire
Power of the night warriors

The power of the night warriors...

**Kasrkai**

Mordoskul wrote:
Kasrkai wrote:
Mordoskul wrote:RP theme?

Kasrkai, can you do a write-up of the Westward Expansion?

Your expansion?

I suppose. No time? Or a lack of inspiration at the moment?

Well, I don't know what I'll be encountering, barbarian tribes or whatnot. It seems that it would be in your court. By the way, is Awecur attacking Tarvo?

No, but they are moving an army of 500+ to secure lands north of Navar. And that's what the PM system is for.

**shroud010**

(I forgot to mention my army is set up in an legion setting, as in mainly infantry with some archers)
looks like this

Dante the fourth haven't even taken his final breath when his son, the fifth, had slam the heavy oak doors behind him leaving his father to die alone but not in vain. the winter marked a new year in Nyteria and a new ruler hell bent on making his glorious nation surpass its allies and enemies. The stony fortress that had held the throne and council for decades have always been a chain holding progress in the fifth's mind.
"The throne shall move south the city of Draketh, there this nation shall rise from the stagnant state to a nation to be admire and feared. he approaches the courtyard with the bulk of Nythiria's men at arms stood at attention wondering why the sudden order to march to the High fortress. "Men! In this new year I shall be your new lord and commander. I shall rebirth this country into a world power that will command respect from all! At some point in your military career you shall taste blood of not my enemies but your countrymen's! This island nation shall spread into the main land like the plague conquering the weary and the fools! But for my reign this old forgotten fortress will lose the throne to the water city of Draketh where every single legend of our land has been born. If the fools that cry and whine and beg on the council decide to follow like the leeches they are they are free to do so but they have no influence over my decisions. Already i have a chose ally that is the only suitable nation to help our goals! The grand nation of... the nation's name broke the silence of the air as all loyal bent their knees to their new lord who had usurped his father in his final hours. All respect for the concil authority vanish as this charismatic and noble man took stage and declared a plan to take what belong to the Nythirian men and women.

For draketh think Venice

**Kasrkai**

OP is updated with current events and tactical map.

**mink580**

Bronzfist, and his trusted aid Fistbeard McBeardfist ascended the stairs to their glorious halls of the city of GhostBoard to address their people. As they reached the top of the stairs they walked onto the balcony overlooking the main plaza. And Fistbeard Mcbeardfist uttered a single set of words. "Shut yer' traps ya' lazy mongrels." The whole of the city let out a large triumphant roar of thanks when they saw their leader.
"Nation, This is tough time for all of us, the oncoming thought of war, and the fact that we still don't know what those machines do. But on the bright side the harvest metals is increased and we have been able to secure a solid perimeter around our border. So you all should have no need to worry and go back to your monotonous daily living."
With that the daily hubbub of the city returned to normal, then the real work began.

**shroud010**

for an theme song for my nation

**ineptus astartes**

Who is mink580? I thought we were full?

**The Bringer**

[In the City of Aszmyn]

Sabryn motions and a Troll rises in front of him, and raises his guttural voice "The expansion of the Empire is going as planned. The city of Aszmyn has reached a depth of 43 Leagues, Sabryn 35 Leagues, Veryn 34, Tatlon 30, Aren, 33, Reabeya, 28, and Jhaunae, 25." Here the troll continued into many boring statistics concerning their metal stocks and other such business.

Amid the drone another troll broke into the room. "I have an urgent message from the Republic!" He said, while bowing his head. He handed a letter to Aszmyn, who after reading it looked disheartened, and he passed the letter around the room to his brothers and sisters.

"This is indeed grave news... what shall we do?" He said.

Veryn raised his voice for the first time, "We shall muster those who have not partaken in this plot... and finish it before it began."

"Or perhaps go with it... it is possible this plot will not interfere with our plans at all."

"I see..."

"I will take care of those matters and inform you when I have learned more... well, I believe that ends this meeting..."

The brothers and sisters stepped down from their thrones and each left the ominous council room.

**ineptus astartes**

“My lord” said the messenger. “The Tarvans are mustering their armies, but on a brighter note, the military alliance with Navar has been solidified. And publicly announced.” Kadram’s eyes wandered to the northern windows again (glassless) but he answered “the first is not as I had hoped, but the second is good, also, what about general Ishmael’s expansion?” the messenger consulted the scrolls again “he asks only for ten more company of Uruks, the baseline orcs and men are not quite enough if he is to continue the expansion to the border of Zuesta. In fact, with that many troops, he could invade and utterly crush any resistance.” Kadram idly waved the statement away. “he will have his soldiers. But Zuesta is not yet to be invaded. Send an emissary first.”

“Your will be done my lord.” Kadram looked away from the window the motionless immortals beside his throne filed out. Their skull-like masks betraying no emotion. Kadram left the throne room for the absolute top of the tower. A thin spire, a minaret wherein he stood and watched the blue haze sparkle in the north. The sea. To the south was a large inland lake. But the sea, and in turn the ocean was in the north. He had to go to Gebra in a few days, so walking downstairs, he pondered the question. what to do about Tarvo?

**Kasrkai**

Anyone heard from Toast, Klimino, or the others? Without them, we will need to pause.

**ineptus astartes**

I think klimono is banned again. but try PMing thothers

**Kasrkai**

ineptus astartes wrote:Who is mink580? I thought we were full?

Yeah, it was late and I didn't think it would be much of a problem, but now... well, kicking him out would be rude.

**ineptus astartes**

I guess.

**The Bringer**

[On the Troll Guild System - Recorded by Kratos Griksel]

The Trolls of Drinnshleik have a very unique system of both education and work. When the trolls reach about the age of 5, they start looking for guilds that they would like to join. The guild that the troll is accepted to will then train that troll in their trade, and when he is learned fully, he will then become an equal worker to the other guild members.

Every guild is self-governed. Some have a very specific focus, and others a wide one. Fore example, there are some guilds dedicated solely to the crafting of axes, whereas others will take on any task as long as the word metal is involved. Some guilds are much more refined than others, choosing only the most skilled trolls as their members, and others are more lax, taking in all who want to join.

[TBC]

**ineptus astartes**

Haradrim military system.

Foorsoldier: these troops are the militia of irregular armies. armament: cloths under light mail, scimitar, large shield

legionnaire: these are the mainstay and baseline troops. amament:medium armor under cloth and facemask, scimitar/mace/flail/spear/axe/glaive/sickle, knife, javelins/crossbow.

Archer: cloth over mail,longbow, buckler, dagger.

elephant archer/soldier: cloth over light armor, shortbow, spear/halberd/stevedore hooks

Tower guard (these troops guard the cities): plate armor over cloth scimitar/battleaxe, pike, shortbow.

guvarnotorial guard; crossbow,longsword, kiteshield

Immortal: (the most elite troops, and royal guard) armament: polearm, heavy scimitar, crossbow, flail, mace.

orc footsoldier: light armor, shield, anything that causes the most damage

Uruk: heavy plate armor, heavy shields, heavy cleaving blades, and heavy crossbows

Harashin: assassin: poisoned daggers, fold out heavy crossbow, poisoned knives, snap-out longbow,long knife, grapnels, blasting charges (charcoal, saltpeter, and sulfur, combined with oil,) Greek fire (Haradrim fire?)

**Toastedandy**

Heavy lies the crown of the barbarian. As a result of the fall of Constantinople to the barbaric hordes of Alaric Koch, the royal families fled to the east and south. Taken refuge among the rebel islanders in the south and the mountain bandits to the east. The coffers of Awecur are vast, the result of conquest and slaughter across half of Europe, caravans of gold and weapons and silk pass through the gates every hour, stretching from horizon to horizon. The fortress city of Constantinople is rumored to be as old as the earth, the foundations being hundreds of thousands of years old, and the battlements as hard and unshakable as the mountain. Naval warfare is unsurpassed by the world, with Awecur being the lead manufacturer and designer of war ships, as well as the fastest trade ships. They lie in a position to dominate the trade in the meditation, but would have to use their prowess wisely. The world is watching this young nation, waiting for a fool hardy mistake. Fist, they should subjugate the islander rebels, thus controlling the Meditation. Aswell as finding and killing the royal cowards hiding in the east.

Privateer: Rag clothing, Scimitar and boarding pole
Regular: Mail armour, round shield, Sword, Spear
Heavy: Plate armour, round shield, Sword, axe
Guard: Plate armour, Two handed axe, Crossbow

Peasant archer: Rag clothing, bow, knife
Archer: Rag clothing, Long bow, Knife
Yeoman: Mail armour, Longbow, sword
Pavisse: Mail armour, Crossbow, pavisse shield, knife.

Outrider: Horse, Spear, bow
Knight: Horse, Mail armour, Lance, mace
Guard Knight: Horse, Plate armour, Lance, mace

**Nicholas**

Navar has always seen war as a last resort even on the eve of battle. This has led to the bulk of their formations to be defensive in nature. They often use psychological tactics to deter the battle to begin with seeing a victory without battle being better than one where the enemy is crushed. Often times against less organized enemies the first firing of a cannon causes total surrender, against organized armies they make their first victory total ensuring little if no survivors as a message to deter further attacks. Navar also uses it's diversity to it's advantage as well and places a specific job in the hands of the most capable.

Navar battle lines are split up to allow cannons to fire between ranks. When the enemy gets within a hundred meters, or two hundred against horses, the cannons are pulled back and ranks are closed. The front lines of soldiers have a pike and shield to stop the charging enemy, while the second has shield and short spear to stab Over the large shield wall of pikemen. And the third row holds their shields and are given shortswords above their heads to stop arrows. Much like the roman turtle formation only focused more on the front. Then their are a few rows of men with shield and spear or sword to replace those who fall. Behind those are the foot archers with longbows. These archers focus on firing on the enemy flanks to concentrate them in one area. If this tactic succeeds Navar flanks push forward and surround them. Then the crushing tactic comes in. Cavalry are used as harassing units equipped with shortbow and swords.

It's ships follow a variety of designs for specific jobs. Whether it is designed to transport outmaneuver or put out a lot of firepower, they all have a base design where the ship is compartmentalized, making it much more survivable. If one section is breached only that one is flooded so the ship does not sink. This in combination with Navar's cannons make them deadly on the water.

**Kasrkai**

Alright guys. Several players have not been keeping up, whether they can or not I do not know, and one of which was banned.

One problem is that we all are Americans, with the exception of Toast and Ineptus, but Ineptus has an odd sleep cycle in our favor.

So, should we just go on without out them, and I'll be the defense in case of attack, or should we wait?

PS. Event almost done, nothing special this time around.