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You decide to field your Army further and give order to march deeper into Ceodwell.


Silver is sent to the Treasury, while gemstones go east to the Eldrican.

Few days later you receive a report from the Army!

4*

Your soldiers ran smack into almost a ten thousand strong force of Gubta that was marching from behind Calahan's seat. The mighty battle was won msotly thanks to power of Fireblood, and the Gubta lost almost a third of their forces before they retreated. Your soldiers lost a quarter, before the Ceodwells moved in from the northeast, engaging your men few days after the battle against the Gubta!

3*

While the Ceodwells numbered only three thousand, they still managed to rout your men after inflicting almost a thousand of casualties. Your Army, harassed by the Ceodwell soldiers, retreated north and west, to lands near the border keeps. Still, numerically speaking, Methiant dealt much more damage to Gubta and Ceodwells than other way around.


Terrible news from the north! The dwarves of Zonalath have not only broken the encirclement of the mountains, they also managed to bribe Queen Dogethe to withdraw from the conflict!

As far as rumors go, the Queen was feeling super guilty about this, having to sacrifice the alliance for her people's wellbeing, but who can believe the feelings of such a female viper like her now??

The governors of the cities in northeast beg for assistance as two armies of heavily armed dwarves (for a total of three thousand footsoldiers) is marching through the lands, wreaking havoc.

Your court begins to panic again and in many the burning hatred for Queen Dogethe of Cydwyl grows every second.

As for the dwarven menace...

A) Fine, I will give them the money they want.
B) Our Army from Ceodwell must now go to fight the dwarves!

As for Queen Dogethe's most despicable act of utter betrayal...

A) It's understandable really, even if it was a dickish move right now.
B) She has abandoned us in the time of need! We do not forget - nor forgive!

You decide to let the Army rest for now.


All is quiet on the eastern front, except some raids by Ceodwellian horsemen (which are repaid for with raids by your own raiders).

Queen Dogethe sends you a letter; she has managed to talk the dwarves of Zonalath up for negotiations. Unfortunately the words of your deed at Zasitost has spread and the dwarven race as a whole is pissed off. If you want them off your mind, they demand that you send most of your money to Ankurvat, which will distribute it to the Dwarven High King and the other dwarven cities on the continent.

A) I can send them some money, but not that much!
B) Fine, we have a deal.
C) Heck no I ain't payin bruh!

You demand they force the dwarves to sign the vassalship papers!

1

They weren't successful, and the captive dwarves fought for their lives. Many a Methiantese soldier died in the great struggle which saw the fortress of Zasitost catch on fire and its inner halls looted by your soldiers, dwarven patriots and random passerby adventurers. The city is in ruin and only its massive walls stand tall nowadays. What was left of dwarven populace disappeared into deep tunnels under the city, which your soldiers refuse to penetrate. Instead, they opted to cover the entrances with rock and dirt and rubble.

Your administrators begun poking around nearby human-led settlements, asking them to quietly accept they rule; all of these little hamlets which previously helped feed the city now respond to you.

1*

The battle at the border with the Ceodwell was yet another disaster; while this time the Gubta came in lesser numbers, your commanders simply flubbed it and another thousand or so soldiers was killed while the rest fled westwards. The casualties amongst Gubta must've been negligible, as they easily begun storming the border forts few days after the rout.

2

While the garrisons did their best to inflict some losses upon the Gubta, your conquests were all negated. The Gubta decided to not stop after this string of victories, and made after your soldiers into your borderlands!

4*

But that's where your soldiers decided to make a stand. The Gubta were routed and some casualties were inflicted, but your soldiers aren't in best shape either. Your commanders and noblemen alike are worried about this development at the eastern front. What now, they ask?

A) Time to call up that thousand something of men from Lametania?
B) Time to ask Queen Dogethe to provide more forces?
C) Both of the above, maybe?
D) Time to negotiate with Ceodwells and the Gubtas?

"We'll make stonetraps out of them"

Ahahahahah.

You decide to get Cydwyls involved and mobilize the Methiantese youth.

Within a week, new regiments are sent east...

...and that's when you get the news.

The dwarven lords of Zonalath in the north-west has declared support for their brethren! The leaders of settlements in the mountainous region report dwarven war parties and strange siege machines rolling through the Rainbow Lizard mountains right into the strip of Methiantese land bordering the peaks.

Your courtiers are starting to panic. You decide to...

A) Send a new letter to Queen Dogethe, asking her to take care of Zonalath instead.
B) Send a negotiator to Zasitost, in hopes of securing a peace.
C) Stretch your forces a bit more so you can deal with Zonalath dwarves as well.

You decide to stay at the capital, letting the Army officers to lead the campaign.

6

Your Army has given the Ceodwells a smashing! The border fortresses were quickly overran and the main body of the Ceodwellian forces has been routed at the Battle of Augas.

The same day, you receive a short letter from the Dwarves, in which they claim responsibility for destruction of Rainbow Scepter, as the Kings of Dwarves deemed your dynasty unworthy of possessing it anymore.

A) This is an act of war!!
B) I still want my money!
C) Meh, fine.

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You declare a war to reclaim the rightful Methiant territories!

The Marshal salutes.

"Shall you lead us to glory and victory yourself, your Majesty??"

A) "Naw, I've got you professionals to bring us victory!"
B) "BUT OF COURSE!!"