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[mastahcheese]

The Art of War

OOC Thread

It has just turned to the new year.
The celebrations across the land have died down, and the farmers have begun to tend their fields to lay down the first of the Spring crops.
A land divided, countless feudal lords and ladies rested in the keeps of their estates, with a new year before them.

Anyone may view maps, or the Start Coordinates spoilers.

Spoiler: Geographical Map (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: Geopolitical Map (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: Labeled Map (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: Start Coordinates (click to show/hide)

Note: "---" Indicates Neutral Territories

1 ---
2 ---
3 ---
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5 Tomcost
6 SilverDragon
7 ---
8 ---
9 ---
10 adwarf
11 ---
12 heydude6
13 ---
14 ---
15 ---
16 ---
17 ---
18 ---
19 Dwarmin
20 Tiruin
21 Lukeinator
22 Beneviento
23 Lucus
24 LuckyKobold
25 Sentient Bowtie
26 Orange Wizard
27 Andres
28 Playergamer
29 ---
30 Deidei
31 wipeout1024
32 Kashyyk
33 InstantHax
34 evilcherry
35 High tyrol
36 Highmax
37 zomara0292
38 TamerVirus
39 apiks
40 Giglamesh
41 Haspen
42 Elephant Parade
43 Harbingerjm
44 Lord_lemonpie
45 Taricus
46 Glowcat
47 DontBanTheMan
48 flabort
49 hector13
50 Ghazkull
51 swordsmith04

Random Events: A peasant Rebellion has started in the Neutral Territory at 11.
Rumors of a Hero being born of Divine Parentage in the Neutral Island Territory of 1 has been heard.

Spoiler: Haerun (adwarf) (click to show/hide)

You walk down the stairs into the dining area, which you're currently using for you important meetings.
It's time for the seasonal report from your advisors, and you find them all waiting for you as you arrive.
Your Internal Affairs Advisor speaks up, "My Lord, things are looking well for the people. They are already beginning the crops of the new year, and we've not heard of any issues of concern."
The Advisor of Foreign Affairs then steps up, "There has been a small issue outside the borders, however. A rebellion of the peasantry has been started to the north-east side of the island. Our sources are unsure if the Salivar family to the south-east has heard of this event."
The Military Advisor chimes in, "Sir, we may need to prepare our forces in case we are attacked. Between our neighbors, and the nearby rebellion, I would advise we begin preparations immediately, Lord."
The Economy Advisor comes in last, but waits for you to respond to the other advisors first.

Spoiler: Skleros (Lucus Casius) (click to show/hide)

You await seated in your study as your four advisors all come in to bear their seasonal report to you.
The Internal Affairs Advisor informs you that things are currently well in the land of Skleros, and there is nothing of interest to report.
You Advisor of Foreign Affairs reminds you to be wary of your neighbors on the island, and your Military Advisor points out that you don't have any organized troops, or even a militia prepared yet.
The Economic Advisor awaits for you to respond to the others before going on with his area of service.

Spoiler: Linshi (Glowcat) (click to show/hide)

You read over the notes that your advisors have presented to you from within your study, with them waiting for you to finish to answer any questions you may have of them.
The seasonal report indicates that your estate is doing well, and reminds you that you should probably from a military, as you currently lack one.
Nothing of major note is made of your multitude of neighboring Lords. You imagine they are all in similar places to yourself right now, reading similar reports.

Spoiler: Tanshin (wipeout1024) (click to show/hide)

Your advisors come to you as you sit atop your royal... chair.
The Military Advisor regrets to inform you that you don't have any military at all right now, and that it would be wise to begin recruitment and training of such a force.
The Internal Affairs Advisor tells you that all is well in your lands.
The Foreign Affairs Advisor informs you that your neighbors are not currently up to anything exciting. Your only land-connected neighbor is the Corrin Family, but, being in the middle of a river valley, you have a rather large number of close estates that only a skip across water.
The Economic Advisor waits for your response before giving his own input.

Spoiler: Tan-Seong (Haspen) (click to show/hide)

In your keep at the northern tip of the desert mountain range, you are in conference with your advisors as the give you the seasonal report.
Your estate is doing fine, but you have no military assembled. It is advised that you begin fixing that.
In terms of your many neighbors, nothing interesting is noted.

Spoiler: Peredur (Orange Wizard) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Undynne (Harbingerjm) (click to show/hide)

You look out to the sea, as you listen to the seasonal report by your advisors.
Your estate is well, and things are calm in bordering counties. You should probabaly work on drafting a military force in case that changes, though.

Spoiler: Blacklumber (Ghazkull) (click to show/hide)

Deep within your forest halls, you observe your advisors going about with their seasonal reports.
Nothing of interest with your neighbors, nothing of interest in your estate. You do lack a military, however. Perhaps that should be amended.

Spoiler: Vargson (Highmax28) (click to show/hide)

You stroke your wolf, Garnvr, as your advisors give you the seasonal report.
Your Military Advisor strongly suggests assembling a military, as you have none right now.
Your Advisor of Foreign Affairs is adamant about striking at any possible enemies, though regrets to inform that currently, nothing suspicious is happening.
At least your people are happy, and your estate is well.

Spoiler: Corrin (Kashyyk) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Hofer (High tyrol) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Salivar (heydude6) (click to show/hide)

You sit atop your royal throne (Which is really moreso of a glorified chair right now), as your team of advisors arrive to deliver their seasonal reports.
Your Military Advisor steps up in front of you, "My leige, a rebellion of peasantry has begun in the lands to the North of us. We should strike at this weakness, before the Haerun family can do so!"
The advisor of Foreign Affairs joins him, "Haerun does have rather good intellegence, surely they would be aware of this by now, my leige."
Your Advisor of Internal Affairs speaks up, "You shouldn't need to worry about matters regarding your own estate, things are going well, right now."
Your Economic Advisor waits patiently.

Spoiler: Ketari (GiglameshDespair) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Dixon House of the Bolt (zomara0292) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Crowden (Tomcost) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: van Dalen (Lord_lemonpie) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Harðhöm (swordsmith04) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Ontoni (Taricus) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Xledenero (Lukeinator) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Feox (Sentient Bowtie) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Lienrus (SilverDragon) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Elephantia (Elephant Parade) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Clawbrood (flabort) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Dracul (apiks) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Liu (TamerVirus) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Rossow (Beneviento) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Dunik (Playergamer) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Iände (Tiruin) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Laureline (Andres) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Chen (evilcherry) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Wayfaire (Dwarmin) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Duys (Deidei) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Talbot (LuckyKobold) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Klargus (InstantHax) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: Dmitriyev (DontBanTheMan) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Spoiler: McCord Family (hector13) (click to show/hide)

The seasonal report from your advisors is laid out before you, however, it is rather boring.
Your estate is fine, your neighbors aren't up to anything.
You do lack a military, however. Maybe you should adjust that.

Please remember to post actions in spoilers so people don't see it!

[GiglameshDespair]

Spoiler: House Ketari actions (click to show/hide)

The fang-queen of Ketari sat, sprawled inelgantly, on a cushion in her sudy, such as it was.
"Advisors!" she roared. "How much is in my treasury? To lack soldiers is an insult to the nation!

Begin recruiting forces - draft peasants, make them into bowmen or spearmen.
Recruit from the warrior caste (those with their own fangs)

Hold a tournament, to attract and recruit the most talented warriors!

i.e. Recruit, train, arm

"The island to the north is soft and weak. Produce ships for war and transport so when we are ready we can cross the sea.

Spoiler: To Haspen (click to show/hide)

Send this message:
Our nations could become strong together. I propose an alliance, and trade between our people.

[Harbingerjm]

Spoiler: Undynne (click to show/hide)

Start work on acquiring a small, loyal core military force, and introduce a militia system under which civilians train in basic combat drills, discipline and mass-combat weapons (bows, spears) in their free time. Also, see about prospecting the mountains in the east, and have the small straight between 43 and 15 surveyed for the possibility of building bridges suitable to allow trade.

[flabort]

Spoiler: Clawbrood Actions (click to show/hide)

Gather a small military from my people; no one who doesn't want to. 250-400 people.
ARRANGE a tourney in honor of Lady Whitney Clawbrood to determine the most skilled warriors in my estate and the entire land, offering a reward to the most skilled, including knighthood and money. This tourney will be held NEXT season.
After that, manage some money and get busy with my wife in whichever order feels more natural.

Also, arrange for my financial adviser to work more closely with the family. Have him form a team to take a census and account for everyone in the estate.
Arange for runners to go to several kingdoms with news of the tourney coming up.
Speak with my Military adviser about setting aside funds to equip my soldiers.
Speak with both my Affairs advisers at the same time as each other about what might be going on in the estate and without that I can capitalize on to earn more money next season.
Build Two gold mines. Assign a manager to each to increase production and profit.
Send runners to 47 and 49 offering trade routes. "For mutual prosperity"
Get myself an "Intelligence Adviser" (Spy master) and recruit 30-40 spies. Have them infiltrate estates 43, 44, 45, 46, 50, and 51, and report any suspicious activity back to me.

The Tourney, NEXT SEASON, will grant knighthood in the estate of Clawbrood to the winners of the estate-bracket and foreign-bracket. It will also grant 25 gold to each winner, and a knighthood and 15 gold to the two runner-ups, assuming that's in the budget; make sure to finalize the reward amounts and confirm it with my financial adviser before sending runners to spread news. Other noble-level soldiers will be recruited there too.
Changes after miniupdate: Increased reward for tournament to at least a 80 gold expenditure, to increase interest in the tournament.
Having two gold mines being built.
Sending more runners, this time for trade-route offers.

[Playergamer]

Spoiler: Dunik (click to show/hide)

Military Affairs: Look for skilled warriors, and knight them. Make them the core of my army, and equip them as well as possible. Name them Mulzers, Dunician for "Metal Giants" Try to recruit no more than 50.

Raise an army of 500 peasants.
Foreign Affairs: Send spies to scout out 21, 22, 29, and 30.

Send messengers to 30, offering an alliance. Request that they leave 29 to us, and, if willing, join in the war. Also, offer them a trade route.

Send messengers to 21 and 22. Offer both non-aggression pacts, and offer 21 a trade route.

Domestic Affairs:Build a bridge to 21 and 30. Only if they accept trade. Don't charge tolls.

Ask my advisors for, well, advice.

Try for an heir with my wife.

((That too many actions?))

Edited due to mini turn.

[Orange Wizard]

Posted revised actions. Ignore this.

[Glowcat]

Spoiler: House Linshi actions (click to show/hide)

Begin forming a system of military service that provides a long-term standing army dedicated to the Dynasty. Success within this system allows for a soldier to rise through the ranks until they are eligible for a title of nobility and possibly also a fief. Train the men into divisions of long spears, crossbowmen, and front-line infantry that carry pavise shields meant to erect a mobile screen for allies more so than for personal use. Otherwise they're equipped with larger one-handed to two-handed Dao. Spears and Archers carry Jian when possible.

Begin seeking trade partners as well as discovering the full resource potential of our province.

Ask advisers for assistance in deciding what else to do (or at least what's possible from our position).

[Tomcost]

Crowden Family

He absent-mindedly walked through the shore. Gerard's mind was in another place, an altogether different place. Across the sea, endless opportunities could be found. A small fishing vessel floated lazily across the sea. We should have a whole fleet of those by this time, he thought. Things will change soon, he almost could feel it. He had been told that this region always cylced through periods of conflict, and the relative calm of the ambient told his that something important was coming. And when that happened, he would be ready.

Actions:

Spoiler: Talk to advisors (click to show/hide)

Ask the accountant of the family about the finances and income. Also ask the political advisor about the general situation of the North-Western insular nations/civilizations/lands

Spoiler: Economical actions (click to show/hide)

Begin the construction of 3 fishing fleets and one trade fleet. Build a trade route with the lands of Lienrus (SilverDragon)

Spoiler: Political actions (click to show/hide)

Send emmisaries to lands 1, 4, 13 and 15. Enact on idle diplomatic chat about nothing in particular, just to make better the relations between our people. Have the emissaries be dressed with some shinies, and also send a few imposing armored guards with them, let the natives think thta they are dealing with somebody with power. Make the emissaries pay attention to natural resources, different kinds of talents the natives may have, political estability.

Spoiler: Military actions (click to show/hide)

None

Letters:

Spoiler: A letter to the House of Lienrus (For SilverDragon) (click to show/hide)

Estimate Kilvart,

The motive of this letter may at seem to be no one at first sight, and I hope that that may be the case, but I fear that the relative peace of the land that we had the fortune to enjoy may be reaching its end. History tends to reapeat itself, and the peace of the last years cold only mean that war is coming into the mainland again. We need to be prepared for that, just because of our safety. I fear that even our secluded place may not be enough to escape it. And, despite the differences between our people, we will need to work together, for that if one of us falls to a foreign potency, we both do.
I will get straigth to the point: we need means to defend ourselves, and my people are neither the best, nor the more willing to becomes warriors. You, on the other hand, already have knowledge of battle, I suppose, and military actions shold not be alien to you. As such, I want to propose something to you: if you focus the efforts of your people into strengthening the defenses of our dear island, I may be able to relieve them from other tasks. Food, crafts, maybe even metals if I can trade for them, could be provided to help in a mutual effort towards the survival of both of our people.

I look forwards to an improvement in the relations of our lands. Yours sincerely,

Gerard Joong Crowden

[DontBanTheMan]

Spoiler: Dmitriyev (click to show/hide)

-Recruit a small force from among the more willing. Personally oversee their training; they will eventually be drilled into the professional "core" of my military.

-Hold a local tournament; invite my neighbors. Participate in said tournament. Offer a reward for the winner; if the winner is not a foreign noble, offer knighthood and a place at my side.  Also offer other prominent fighters knighthood; any other decent fighters are offered a place in my army.

-Send diplomats to my neighbors; state my desire for peace and possible trade agreements.

-Begin construction on a flagship to serve as the core of my navy (NOTE: this is a multi-seasonal project to design and construct the ship).

-Figure out what the hell is IN my land; towns, castles, etc.

-Ask my advisors how much money is in the treasury.

-Ask my advisors how many people I rule (population).

-Talk with advisors, figure out ways to increase income.

-Sex up my wife. Need to get working on that heir.

EDIT: - Build fishing fleet for that sweet, sweet income.

-Ask advisors for advice.

[mastahcheese]

To contact a fellow player, should we put the letter or anything here, or should we just PM said player?

You need to post it as an action in-game.
Then an in-game runner will travel the distance to deliver it, assuming nobody tried to murder them.

It's that kind of game.

If you're unsure of what to do/what you're capable of, talk to your advisors. they are there to guide you.

((In general, forming a military takes three steps.
1. Gathering soldiers. This takes a season.
2. Equipping your soldiers, this takes a season and 1 gold for each soldier. You may want to ask your economic advisor how much is in your treasury.
3. Obtaining provisions. If you want your army to leave your county, you need to take food. This takes a season, and costs 1 gold per soldier, per season they are outside your territory. If you plan on having them be gone for any prolonged period of time, take LOTS of food.))

[SOLDIER First]

Spoiler: Decree, Ordered By The Ruling House of The Haildom Feox (click to show/hide)

Able-bodied citizens are to be notified that they are wanted to form Feox's Royal Militia and defend the haildom if anything were to happen. If [ten percent of population] citizens, at least, do not appear, then prisoners are to be pardoned, released, and immediately conscripted until that quota is met. This edict is to precede all others, although its presence may be told of to the peasantry at will.

[It is signed by Lord and Lady Feox and stamped with the house's stamp.]

Spoiler: Other Actions (click to show/hide)

Lord Lyle asks his financial adviser of the state of Feox's treasury. Lord Lyle also asks the royal runner to be brought in, then gives him this message:
To Whom it May Concern,
     It has been brought to my attention that, as of current times, my hamlet is rather notably lacking in military manpower. Although I currently make effort to change that, I still think it best to request aid (or, at least, peaceful and untumultuous relations) from my neighboring territory and your most noble Lord or Ladyship, both to keep myself from being blitzed (ha, ha,) and to have assistance in defending our island space from being sieged by our neighboring continents, if the need were to arise. Please give your response to this runner, if you will, and try to keep his body and innards whole and intact.
     Regards,
       Lord Lyle Feox, of The House and Hamlet

and asks for it to be sent to the capital or ruling party of Area 26 as soon as possible.

[Andres]

Spoiler: Laureline (click to show/hide)

Begin raising a military with emphasis on troops that get a bonus in forest environments. As for training and equipment, I will take the advice of my military advisor.

Begin constructing a fleet of battle ships and transport ships.

Send emissaries to 18, 19, and 20 about a trade agreement.

Send emissary to 19 about a joint invasion of 25.

[Elephant Parade]

Spoiler: Elephantia (click to show/hide)

GREAT DIE CONSULTATION: BEGIN.

GREAT DIE, SHOULD I CREATE A MILITARY?

[5]I WILL BEGIN AT ONCE.

Inform soldiers that the Great Die has ordered them to gather.

Fire advisors. The only advice I need will come from the Great Die.

[adwarf]

Spoiler: House Haerun (click to show/hide)

*to Military Adviser* 'Begin raising the levy from our lands immediately, I want only those who would volunteer to go to war.'
'As you do that make a report for me, i want to know the number of infantry soldiers, archers, and cavalrymen we could sufficiently arm for war.'

*to the Adviser of Foreign Affairs* 'What has led the rebels in the north-east to their course of action? Find out what they're displeased with and report back to me.'
'When you've done that I want you to find a man skilled in gathering information, and of unwavering loyalty to the house. We will need someone for our less ... open movements.
'Also send word to the Salivar family that we are open to potential non-aggression pacts and trade agreements.'

*to the Economic Adviser* 'See what you can do to expand any existing fishing industries in our lands, I want a second food income and potential trade good for us should the harvests ever prove less than sufficient.'
'Also a report on the current economic situation, and your views on where we should expand would be most appreciated.'

*to the Internal Affairs Adviser* 'Assist the Military adviser in recruiting the soldiers, I want only volunteers for now but let it be known that if the numbers are not sufficient the Haerun family will be required to impose a draft to keep our lands secure and safe.

[Taricus]

Spoiler: House Ontoni (click to show/hide)

House Ontoni sends a messenger to House Linshi, proposing an alliance between the two houses.

The various advisers are called in to display their detailed reports about the state of the land, the treasury anything else that merits a little concern (AKA summon the advisors, and have them go over everything comprehensively.