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Quote from: UXLZ on November 02, 2016, 07:20:23 am

The perceptive among you might notice a strange expression in Liz's eyes as she responds to Ash.

>has eyes closed

She's blushing, so... finds killing people erotic or something? Hurmm.

She's murderer at heart :vc

You accept the offer of submission.

The Army enters the city next day. Of course, there is some small amount of pillaging, burning and raping but you can't control every soldier after all. Most of the city and its citizenry is left intact and its governor signs the declaration of submission the very next evening. He is then replaced by one of Luathbas noblemen and you conclude the campaign as nothing more can be done.

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Congratulations! Llewyn successfully completed his military campaign.

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The campaign saw little gain and you couldn't prove yourself either tactically nor strategically nor even in the realm of diplomacy, as surrender of Kwanak was basically given to you on silver plate.

Few days after you embark on a journey to Luathbas, a messenger from Adila brings his congratulatory letter. You are also given a document signed by him and all his sons; in this document, the Khanate promises to treat Luathbas as an equal rather than a weak and inferior target for pillaging and slave raids.

The sweetness of victory is somewhat marred by news on personal front; your sister Igrid gave birth to a boy she called Ainach, but few days later she succumbed to complications of the birth.


The festivals hosted this year by the Crown made peasants happier.

The Parsians continue to pay their annual monetary tribute on time.


The advisor brings the Scrolls of Kingdom Status to your bedroom.

Happiness: 5
Population: 6
Economy: 4
Army: 7

"The trade advisor had a fit of panic when he was tallying the numbers in recent days, as he thought that the expenses this year actually drove us into debt; the procurement of foodstuffs and sponsoring of Grand Temple being the main culprits behind the expenses." He stretches the collar of his robe a little bit.

"Unfortunately I have some relatively bad news to tell you, sire." From the left sleeve, he pulls out a folded piece of paper. "The investigation into death of your aunt Elsa have been finished and the arrowhead of the projectile that have slain it had the same distinct edge pattern as the sword of the assailant who tried to kill you. Furthermore, our agents and agents of your aunt's husband have determined that this style does not belong to neither Kiwis nor Damdamian weaponsmiths. The spymaster wishes to know if you want to send agents to find more clues about the origin of the weapons, and, hopefully, the assassins and their employer." He pulls out another scroll from the other sleeve and rolls it open.

"The construction of Grand Temple has hit a major obstacle; a catastrophic error in the calculations of the architects caused part of its columnade to collapse and smash some of already put down brickwork for the walls. The manager of the project thus asks for more workers and money if he is to have a chance to finish the construction on the projected date of 868." You raise your hand to speak... but the advisor does the same.

"Apologies, sire, I'm not done yet." He pulls out another scroll from his robes. One day you will have to investigate if its the fabled Robe of Holding that he is wearing for work.

"The work on the draining of the goldmines is also facing difficulties. The miners unfortunately stumbled upon another layer of aquifer and whilst the subsequent flooding was minimal, this only slows down the progress and forces the mine's manager to contemplate the feasibility of the works. He is asking if you wish to continue, and if yes, are you willing to donate extra money to hasten the works." He puts down the scroll on the mountain of other scrolls that piled up on your desk, and you stare at them with a grimace.

"May I add that this might mean we will be low on cash next year. Of course, we can raise the tax on the peasantry, which haven't happened in Luathbas for a long time, my liege..."

As for the murder spree in your family...

A) Order the Spymaster to put his agents in the guard details of your family members to better protect them.
B) Thank the Spymaster for his offer, but do nothing.
C) Order the Spymaster to send his agents all across the known world if that's what you need to do to solve this mystery!

As for the Grand Temple project...

A) Donate some money from Treasury to keep it on track.
B) Allow for the delay, as it's not entirely super-important for you.

As for the gold mining woes...

A) Ask the manager to close the mining operations as it seems to be only a drain on money rather than its source.
B) Tell the manager that he is to continue his work and you shall indeed donate money for supplies and to pay workers' wages!
C) Tell the manage that he and his men can take their time, as long as they get it done eventually.

And finally, the taxes...

A) Nah, we will be fine without higher taxes.
B) Let's squeeze some coin outta peasants, just in case.

//Remember, no split votes; and this time you have whoopin' four choices to make!

You have the Army slowly advance toward the camping horsemen, in plain sight.

2

Unfortunately that only gives them time to prepare. They won't go down without a fight!

4*

They even manage to get the first attack, wounding hundreds and killing a few, but your men easily repel their vigorous charge. Then, the crossbowmen strike them in droves and your horsemen ride down those who try to flee.

You allow the soldiers a day of rest and continue into the Kiwi territory.

Alas, four days later you get a messenger of the Khanate; the boy proudly proclaims that Adila, son of Chun, have personally slain the last Kiwi Emperor in combat, enslaved his females and murdered his male heirs. He also shall soon send you the edict in which he shall reward you and your brave soldiers for their role in putting pressure on the eastern parts of the Kiwi.

The Army commanders convene with you, as this campaign was short and basically fruitless. You decide to...

A) Conclude the campaign now and return home.
B) Stay in the Kiwi lands and do some pillaging.
C) Return to the city of Kwanak and try to capture it.

Wurm Online?

We had some players switch to it from Heaven & Hearth back in the days, I think.

EDIT: After re-reading, it won't be Wurm Online

Your order the Army to march forth towards nearest larger city of the leftover Kiwis.


In two weeks march, your Army approaches the city of Kwanak, which is a fortified settlement with central keep separated from the city walls; the style of architecture not really present in Luathbas.

The scouts sent north and south report that there is no Kiwi presence outside the city except some sneaky scouts of their own.

A) Surround the city and begin the lengthy siege.
B) Construct some siege equipment and ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK!!

You agree to both provisions. Shoran bows respectfully and then leaves.


Your wife gave birth to another girl! She named this one 'Ciri', after the wife of the first Houlandin. You have a feeling there's a pattern.

"The Army is ready to march out, my liege!" Says the Marshal, saluting you after approaching the throne.

"And may I ask a question, sir. You haven't yet led a military campaign and therefore I wish to ask if you are willing to lead us into battle? That would raise our morale and hone your tactical skill!"

A) WOOO, WAR PARTIES!
B) Nah, I would rather not.

You declare loud and clear that you shall aid Adila in his conquest, as martial peoples should keep together rather than waste time and blood fighting each other. The young man smiles.

"Then I shall cut to the point and tell you what Adila hopes you can achieve this year; he wishes that Luathbas Army shall invade the Kiwi Empire, or what's left of it, from the east, causing disturbance and woe along the borderlands no later than before the first snowfall. He also wishes for some supplies and money to be sent to Koi, so that my father himself can prepare for his part in the offensive." He hands a scroll to one of your treasurers and he debates the numbers and items on it with other courtier. Then, the advisor walks up to you and whispers into your ear:

"We should be able to afford these expenses at the current time, my liege."

A) Order the Army to prepare to invade the Kiwis, but tell Shoran that you cannot spare resources now.
B) Tell Shoran that you're willing to send supplies but your Army needs time to ready itself, say, a year or so.
C) Tell Shoran that he can return to Adila as you will be sending Army and supplies westwards in matter of days!
D) Reject those demands as you believe that Luathbas isn't able to contribute to the conquests right now.