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General Info:
Civilization Name: The Scwarzwald Reich
Theme: Children of the Forest
Day 4
Capital: Birlitz
Acquired Kingdoms: None
Focus: Force

Map(s):


Troops & Heroes:
Troops:
- Waldkind Footman: Armed with an axe and clad in light armor, these children of the forest use magically enhanced speed to outmaneuver enemies. Capable of outrunning any man on foot. Though they are vulnerable to all forms of damage. They're more intended to soften and harass the enemy than get kills. Specifically, break any shield they may hold.
- Waldkind Swordsman: Armed with a sword and unarmored, these children of the forest utilize stealth to get the drop on their enemies. They prefer to attack enemy ranged forces, who are vulnerable yet valuable.
- Waldkind Slinger: Armed with a sling and a pouch of hand picked stones, these children of the forest are elite warriors, having tested their stones a hundred times each. Their long experience affords them an accuracy unheard of from slings. Further augmented by magic, so not even vision slits are secure.
- Waldkind Guardian: Inside these bodies of wood and stone, are children of the forest, only the most revered are permitted this honor. This body is very durable, able to sustain barrages of arrows, flurries of stabs, and stands tall in the strongest of winds. The offensive capabilities are nothing to balk at either, as they can easily pummel a bear to death. However, the Guardian Body makes even a dwarf look agile in comparison. They are not suited for any offensive operation other than breaching defenses.

Heroes:
- Venerable Guardian Brunhilda Stern: One of the venerable elders of the Waldkind, with hair as black as night, glowing eyes, and who adorns the most venerated Guardian Body. But her greatest possession is the sword Gram, which she wields with the Guardian Body. She is also the only Waldkind that can make the Guardian Body move at speed.

Supplies:
Foreign:
- Empty: Nothing here... yet.

Domestic:
- Guardian Body: Powerful if slow constructs of wood and stone. They are products of intensive study, the pride and joy of the Waldkind. Each one is sacred, adorned in religious idols and they all have a unique name.
- Dragonslayer Gram: A sword with a rune covered blade, and a hilt decorated in gold. It is a sword capable of cleaving through iron with ease. Not even the most venerable elder knows where it came from. But there is one, The Mad Elder, who claims it was granted to them by a one eyed traveler.

Projects:

Descriptions of any notable completed projects that aren't really self-explanatory ("mass produce healing potions" for example) go here. This would be the best place for projects that involve building a fortress/structure or any project that requires additional explanation.

Other:

The residents of the Schwarzwald Reich aren't human, they are dark skinned elves that never become adults. They are called the Waldkind, and though they retain their childishness, they are also very wise, thanks to their endless age. They possess exceptional natural healing, which may be part of why they never age beyond a certain point.
However, this comes at the cost of physical strength. And though they easily augment speed with magic. For strength, they need bulky constructs. They also lack the discipline for spear use, preferring to harass the enemy and pelt them with rocks. They also master the arts of old, and see little need for newer arts. Though the world goes on, and they will inevitably have to catch up, or find someone who can do it for them.

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Troops:
- Waldkind Footmen: 2 000
- Waldkind Swordsmen: 600
- Waldkind Slingers: 400
- Waldkind Guardians: 200

Total: 3 200

Recruitment:
- Waldkind Footmen: 200
- Waldkind Swordsmen: 100

Total: 300

Supplies:
Guardian Bodies.
Dragonslayer Gram.

Projects:
Construct Dalburg Fortress (4/9)
Invent Schwartzwald Bow (4/5)

Completed Projects:
None.

Log: The bows themselves are done, but now we just need to do experiments in terms of enchantments. We tried an enchantment to make it shoot fire arrows. However, the results were disappointing, so we scrapped that one. The penetration enchantment looks promising however. We might even pierce elk hide with it. Our fortress construction is also entering it's midway point soon. It'll be impenetrable like it should be. Not even those armored cavalrymen will be able to hurt it, and it's also resistant to fire, thanks to using stone.

We've also gotten word from Steelhold, seems they didn't like the idea of us securing their territory for ourselves, I hoped our words were vague enough to slip by. It seems Elder Ostwind was right, she needs some more workers, we've sent her some assistants. Maybe transfer some more rooms to her. As that's kinda why it took so long to get this most recent report. Namely, the report that the Kingdom of Steelhold employs armored cavalry. This is troubling, as it means our Footmen can no longer hack them to pieces. However, our slingers should suffice. After all, every armor has a weak spot. Our guardian bodies are the exception. No weakness.

Greetings, Hulder Ostwind here. I actually have to state this, because I just got new tranfers, I am no longer alone in here.

Anyway, I haven't heard anything back after sending my last letter, and that's no good. You may be menfolk, but I like the shape of your ears. In fact, we have a couple of observation reports on you. You have bowmen, correct? We just so happen to have a bowmaking project, but the elders expect results. While we have are great slingers, it's because we have all the time in the world to practice. But now they expect results within just a handful of days. Mind helping out a fellow knife ear? Who knows, maybe they'll like our new bows.
Oh, and I promise to return them before they die of old age this time.

Schwartzwald External Affairs Department

General Info:
Civilization Name: The Scwarzwald Reich
Theme: Children of the Forest
Day 2
Capital: Birlitz
Acquired Kingdoms: None
Focus: Force

Map(s):


Troops & Heroes:
Troops:
- Waldkind Footman: Armed with an axe and clad in light armor, these children of the forest use magically enhanced speed to outmaneuver enemies. Capable of outrunning any man on foot. Though they are vulnerable to all forms of damage. They're more intended to soften and harass the enemy than get kills. Specifically, break any shield they may hold.
- Waldkind Swordsman: Armed with a sword and unarmored, these children of the forest utilize stealth to get the drop on their enemies. They prefer to attack enemy ranged forces, who are vulnerable yet valuable.
- Waldkind Slinger: Armed with a sling and a pouch of hand picked stones, these children of the forest are elite warriors, having tested their stones a hundred times each. Their long experience affords them an accuracy unheard of from slings. Further augmented by magic, so not even vision slits are secure.
- Waldkind Guardian: Inside these bodies of wood and stone, are children of the forest, only the most revered are permitted this honor. This body is very durable, able to sustain barrages of arrows, flurries of stabs, and stands tall in the strongest of winds. The offensive capabilities are nothing to balk at either, as they can easily pummel a bear to death. However, the Guardian Body makes even a dwarf look agile in comparison. They are not suited for any offensive operation other than breaching defenses.

Heroes:
- Venerable Guardian Brunhilda Stern: One of the venerable elders of the Waldkind, with hair as black as night, glowing eyes, and who adorns the most venerated Guardian Body. But her greatest possession is the sword Gram, which she wields with the Guardian Body. She is also the only Waldkind that can make the Guardian Body move at speed.

Supplies:
Foreign:
- Empty: Nothing here... yet.

Domestic:
- Guardian Body: Powerful if slow constructs of wood and stone. They are products of intensive study, the pride and joy of the Waldkind. Each one is sacred, adorned in religious idols and they all have a unique name.
- Dragonslayer Gram: A sword with a rune covered blade, and a hilt decorated in gold. It is a sword capable of cleaving through iron with ease. Not even the most venerable elder knows where it came from. But there is one, The Mad Elder, who claims it was granted to them by a one eyed traveler.

Projects:

Descriptions of any notable completed projects that aren't really self-explanatory ("mass produce healing potions" for example) go here. This would be the best place for projects that involve building a fortress/structure or any project that requires additional explanation.

Other:

The residents of the Schwarzwald Reich aren't human, they are dark skinned elves that never become adults. They are called the Waldkind, and though they retain their childishness, they are also very wise, thanks to their endless age. They possess exceptional natural healing, which may be part of why they never age beyond a certain point.
However, this comes at the cost of physical strength. And though they easily augment speed with magic. For strength, they need bulky constructs. They also lack the discipline for spear use, preferring to harass the enemy and pelt them with rocks. They also master the arts of old, and see little need for newer arts. Though the world goes on, and they will inevitably have to catch up, or find someone who can do it for them.

---

Troops:
- Waldkind Footmen: 1 400
- Waldkind Swordsmen: 600
- Waldkind Slingers: 400
- Waldkind Guardians: 200

Total: 2 600

Recruitment:
- Waldkind Footmen: 300

Total: 300

Supplies:
Guardian Bodies.
Dragonslayer Gram.

Projects:
Construct Dalburg Fortress (2/9)
Invent Schwartzwald Bow (2/5)

Completed Projects:
None.

Log: Our external affairs person has raised to our attention a new report. Well actually it's an old one we forgot about, with some new additions as well. There's a kingdom on the other side of Steelhold, Daíona, who have allied themselves with demons. This is all old history, but she's also revealed that they've lost their demons. This means it's a kingdom entirely consisting of humans. Considering their current state, they may be looking for a new higher power to worship. We might not be demons, but we're still magical and immortal. Maybe we can become their new overlords.

However, Steelhold may be an obstacle, as another report says they seek to wipe them off the face of the earth. These demon worshippers would be good packmules, and we do have a lack of good spearmen. Spears are unfortunately not very good in the hands of a Waldkind, on account of our bodies being lighter, and not a good at bracing. Maybe we should work on some sort of deal with the people of Steelhold.

Greetings again, Kohl Greiner.

I trust you're as zealous as your predecessors, and are jumping at the bit where you invade and exterminate the people of Daíona once and for all. But have you considered the state of your defenses if you fail? You may anger at the mere suggestion that you may fail, like the rest of you menfolk. But fret not, because I have a solution.
No matter how much you make up your history, you cannot deny that in every attack on our lands, you were defeated. We, who are physically weaker, beat you. This is because we are masters of defense. Now imagine if you were defeated in your attack, and they launch a counter attack. But instead of being raided once more by the demon horde, your precious cities took nary a scratch. That is what you can expect when it's us protecting your territory. You are a good shield, after all.
You can even commit more of your men to the attack, with us securing your towns and cities.

As for payment, I ask you to consider conquest rather than extermination. Now this may be a heretical concept to you, who value virtue and purity. But these demon worshiper can make good laborers in your mines and our forest. With so many more hands dealing with dumb labor, we can focus more of our attention where skill is required.

Schwartzwald External Affairs Department

General Info:
Civilization Name: The Scwarzwald Reich
Theme: Children of the Forest
Day 1
Capital: Birlitz
Acquired Kingdoms: None
Focus: Force

Map(s):


Troops & Heroes:
Troops:
- Waldkind Footman: Armed with an axe and clad in light armor, these children of the forest use magically enhanced speed to outmaneuver enemies. Capable of outrunning any man on foot. Though they are vulnerable to all forms of damage. They're more intended to soften and harass the enemy than get kills. Specifically, break any shield they may hold.
- Waldkind Swordsman: Armed with a sword and unarmored, these children of the forest utilize stealth to get the drop on their enemies. They prefer to attack enemy ranged forces, who are vulnerable yet valuable.
- Waldkind Slinger: Armed with a sling and a pouch of hand picked stones, these children of the forest are elite warriors, having tested their stones a hundred times each. Their long experience affords them an accuracy unheard of from slings. Further augmented by magic, so not even vision slits are secure.
- Waldkind Guardian: Inside these bodies of wood and stone, are children of the forest, only the most revered are permitted this honor. This body is very durable, able to sustain barrages of arrows, flurries of stabs, and stands tall in the strongest of winds. The offensive capabilities are nothing to balk at either, as they can easily pummel a bear to death. However, the Guardian Body makes even a dwarf look agile in comparison. They are not suited for any offensive operation other than breaching defenses.

Heroes:
- Venerable Guardian Brunhilda Stern: One of the venerable elders of the Waldkind, with hair as black as night, glowing eyes, and who adorns the most venerated Guardian Body. But her greatest possession is the sword Gram, which she wields with the Guardian Body. She is also the only Waldkind that can make the Guardian Body move at speed.

Supplies:
Foreign:
- Empty: Nothing here... yet.

Domestic:
- Guardian Body: Powerful if slow constructs of wood and stone. They are products of intensive study, the pride and joy of the Waldkind. Each one is sacred, adorned in religious idols and they all have a unique name.
- Dragonslayer Gram: A sword with a rune covered blade, and a hilt decorated in gold. It is a sword capable of cleaving through iron with ease. Not even the most venerable elder knows where it came from. But there is one, The Mad Elder, who claims it was granted to them by a one eyed traveler.

Projects:

Descriptions of any notable completed projects that aren't really self-explanatory ("mass produce healing potions" for example) go here. This would be the best place for projects that involve building a fortress/structure or any project that requires additional explanation.

Other:

The residents of the Schwarzwald Reich aren't human, they are dark skinned elves that never become adults. They are called the Waldkind, and though they retain their childishness, they are also very wise, thanks to their endless age. They possess exceptional natural healing, which may be part of why they never age beyond a certain point.
However, this comes at the cost of physical strength. And though they easily augment speed with magic. For strength, they need bulky constructs. They also lack the discipline for spear use, preferring to harass the enemy and pelt them with rocks. They also master the arts of old, and see little need for newer arts. Though the world goes on, and they will inevitably have to catch up, or find someone who can do it for them.

---

Troops:
- Waldkind Footmen: 1 200
- Waldkind Swordsmen: 500
- Waldkind Slingers: 400
- Waldkind Guardians: 200

Total: 2 300

Recruitment:
- Waldkind Footmen: 200
- Waldkind Swordsmen: 100

Total: 300

Supplies:
Guardian Bodies.
Dragonslayer Gram.

Projects:
Construct Dalburg Fortress (1/9)
Invent Schwartzwald Bow (1/5)

Completed Projects:
None.

Log: All is clear for now. We have gathered the foreign reports we've left lying on the shelf for the past hundred years. We've found that the Kingdom of Steelhold is our neighbor. Had we found out sooner, we wouldn't even have bothered making that fort, but might as well keep going. We've had a fair few fights with them over the years, they always lose. Plenty of footmen still remember cutting into their unarmored cavalry, and eating their horses after the battle. We also kept a few of the archers, though some did get close to beating our slingers in accuracy before dying of old age. A bunch also went mad due to there being no girls among them.

Speaking of bows, we've heard that bow making has made a couple of advances over the years. What these advances mean, we'll see once we've finished making our own bows. In fact, we've found out that different woods make for different bows. We've also found we have quite the selection in our forest. Maybe we can do more study later, and find which is best suited for trade. Maybe the people of Steelhold would be interested, we could use some of that steel they have. Gathering our own is such a bother.

General Info:
Civilization Name: The Scwarzwald Reich
Theme: Children of the Forest
Day 0
Capital: Birlitz
Acquired Kingdoms: None
Focus: Force

Map(s):


Troops & Heroes:
Troops:
- Waldkind Footman: Armed with an axe and clad in light armor, these children of the forest use magically enhanced speed to outmaneuver enemies. Capable of outrunning any man on foot. Though they are vulnerable to all forms of damage. They're more intended to soften and harass the enemy than get kills. Specifically, break any shield they may hold.
- Waldkind Swordsman: Armed with a sword and unarmored, these children of the forest utilize stealth to get the drop on their enemies. They prefer to attack enemy ranged forces, who are vulnerable yet valuable.
- Waldkind Slinger: Armed with a sling and a pouch of hand picked stones, these children of the forest are elite warriors, having tested their stones a hundred times each. Their long experience affords them an accuracy unheard of from slings. Further augmented by magic, so not even vision slits are secure.
- Waldkind Guardian: Inside these bodies of wood and stone, are children of the forest, only the most revered are permitted this honor. This body is very durable, able to sustain barrages of arrows, flurries of stabs, and stands tall in the strongest of winds. The offensive capabilities are nothing to balk at either, as they can easily pummel a bear to death. However, the Guardian Body makes even a dwarf look agile in comparison. They are not suited for any offensive operation other than breaching defenses.

Heroes:
- Venerable Guardian Brunhilda Stern: One of the venerable elders of the Waldkind, with hair as black as night, glowing eyes, and who adorns the most venerated Guardian Body. But her greatest possession is the sword Gram, which she wields with the Guardian Body. She is also the only Waldkind that can make the Guardian Body move at speed.

Supplies:
Foreign:
- Empty: Nothing here... yet.

Domestic:
- Guardian Body: Powerful if slow constructs of wood and stone. They are products of intensive study, the pride and joy of the Waldkind. Each one is sacred, adorned in religious idols and they all have a unique name.
- Dragonslayer Gram: A sword with a rune covered blade, and a hilt decorated in gold. It is a sword capable of cleaving through iron with ease. Not even the most venerable elder knows where it came from. But there is one, The Mad Elder, who claims it was granted to them by a one eyed traveler.

Projects:

Descriptions of any notable completed projects that aren't really self-explanatory ("mass produce healing potions" for example) go here. This would be the best place for projects that involve building a fortress/structure or any project that requires additional explanation.

Other:

The residents of the Schwarzwald Reich aren't human, they are dark skinned elves that never become adults. They are called the Waldkind, and though they retain their childishness, they are also very wise, thanks to their endless age. They possess exceptional natural healing, which may be part of why they never age beyond a certain point.
However, this comes at the cost of physical strength. And though they easily augment speed with magic. For strength, they need bulky constructs. They also lack the discipline for spear use, preferring to harass the enemy and pelt them with rocks. They also master the arts of old, and see little need for newer arts. Though the world goes on, and they will inevitably have to catch up, or find someone who can do it for them.

---

Troops:
- Waldkind Footmen: 1 000
- Waldkind Swordsmen: 400
- Waldkind Slingers: 400
- Waldkind Guardians: 200

Total: 2 000

Recruitment:
- Waldkind Footmen: 200
- Waldkind Swordsmen: 100

Total: 300

Supplies:
Guardian Bodies.
Dragonslayer Gram.

Projects:
Construct Dalburg Fortress (0/9)
Invent Schwartzwald Bow (0/5)

Completed Projects:
None.

Log: With tensions once again rising, we now need a fortress more than ever before. And while we have plenty of skilled slingers, we have heard great promise from bow users, so we have decided to make our own version of this new bow technology. To see what the fuss is about. We're not sure what crosses have to do with bows. However, the abundance of wood in our forest would make it a viable sidearm for our forces.