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You try to quickly retreat the ambushers and regroup the army in preparation for deadly melee.

3*

Despite your leadership, many younger soldiers retreat too far or just run away from the field!

You still have numerical advantage, but will that be enough against brute force of Fomorians? Their screaming approach means you will soon find out.

6*

The brutish giants approach the wall of spears and axes, and that's when you order the archers and slingers to do their job. Small rocks and arrows rain upon the Fomorians, who get confused by sudden hail of projectiles. You follow up with commanding the soldiers to advance, and groups of brave Rugians hack and stab and slash away at the Fomorians.

Within an hour, the dust settles. All of the Fomorians lie dead, and jubilant soldiers quickly realize that only few dozen of their comrades have perished, giving you a decisive victory over this group of raiders.

While the common soldier drinks in celebration and memory of fallen comrades, the Marshal, the officers, and you, gather in the tent to debate the next move.

You decide to...

A) Find out where the Fomorian chief is and strike the heart of this hairy menace.
B) Go through each ruined hamlet and skewer every Fomorian there is.

"Looks like extra effort for the same outcome in battle. Could have its uses, though."

"The soldiers are too far to join, but I shall! Onwards!!"

The gathered officers yell in enthusiasm, and an expedition is swiftly prepared overnight.

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Congratulations! King Bubba embarks on a military expedition!

During his absence, the Advisor and rest of the court will handle state and foreign affairs.

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Villages visited by your forces on the way north cheer and celebrate your swift arrival and offer prayers both to the Old Gods and the New God to ensure your victory, while the priests of the former sacrifice goats and priests of the new one burn incense for the same.

One week int othe journey, scouts report finding a devastated village where the Fomorians can be seen skulking between the ruined huts and cottages. The forested area you stopped at isn't particularily wide, but it and surrounding environ could allow for many ambushes.

"Tactics, your Majesty?" Asks the Marshal.

A) Time for our mounted soldiers to charge and slaughter them all!
B) Our archers and slingers should ambush a few of them before main combat!
C) Our entire army should march forward and meet the brutes head on!
D) We hide amongst the bushes and trees here, and someone baits them here!

"Like I said, I trust their opinions. Welcome to the team, Orf."

"Hey, thanks! You will see, I won't be in anyone's way..."

//Orf the Troublemaker joins as an Ally!

And so, the search for the elusive and dangerous Sir Purplecloak continued...

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The bridge disappeared behind the thick treeline that surrounded the group, the wide cobblestone providing a nice, even surface for marching.

Not everyone was happy with the walking, however...

"You, you put on... q-quite a marching pace, Prince Aland."

"Thank you. I hope that at this rate we get to the Afterbridge Inn before noon."

"...that's not what I meant..." A shout came from the front, as if someone called someone, and then a galloping horse could be heard, coming right towards the group.

From around the corner of the forest road, came running a dark brown horse with beige mane. A lady in polished armor, with long blue hair and a shining sword in her hand, rode on it.

Prince Aland put his hand on the handle of his sword, but didn't draw it just yet.

Shemel'Kelakians... lived peacefully, apparently!

Armies to deploy: 2

Nation            #Provinces  #Armies   Max Armies  PI/Turn RP/Turn Patron Deity  Current
1.Espya(O)        6           7         8+2         1       4       MIKURI        4/25 (Literature)
2.Thule(C)        8           5         7           1       6       HE THUL       6/22 (Mythology)
3.Shemel'Kelak(T) 2           2         4           1       4       SHEMELEZEK    3/25 (Alloying)
4.Venopia(O)      3           3         5           1       8+2     KOLRAR        10/25 (Alloying)
5.Eula(C)         4           4         6           2       6+2     KOLRAR        8/25 (Alloying)
6.Zek(C)          8           5         6           1       5+2     TOKAL HASH    0/? (-)
7.Leptitania(K)   5           4         7           1       2       HE THUL       2/22 (Mythology)

Populous Provinces:
#6: Zek
#10: Thule
#11: Thule
#17: Zek
#19: Eula
#33: (none)
#41: Venopia
#44: (none)
#47: (none)

Technologies:
1.Espya: Alloying
2.Thule: Literature
3.Shemel'Kelak: Mythology
4.Venopia: Literature
5.Eula: Literature
6.Zek: Mythology, Literature
7.Leptitania: Alloying

Correct, you can deploy 2 because you have 2 mountains already.

You decide to talk with the elders and mayors from the north first.

"Your majesty, fomorians are back!" They wail dramatically once in the throne rooms. "They're despoiling sheep and devouring our maidens, stealing livestock and valuables!"

"What are fomorians?"

"Ugly, fat, giant people! Can't speak, can't count without fingers, but are ravenous and brutal like wolves! We plead your Majesty to send the army and deal with these brutes at once!"

A) "Alright! Our army shall march forth to kill the Fomorians!"
B) "My thoughts and prayers go to your people, I'm sure your militias will be able to handle the Fomorians easily."
C) "How about I give you money so that you can employ mercenaries and adventurers to do some Fomorian hunting?"