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[Jormundur]

Jormund is thrilled to have finally gained the land he was after, but now these pesky barbarians have shown up to claim it. There's no way that he's going to give in to them though, since they most likely only showed up after the gold was discovered. Jormund goes to Dr. Johnston and requests permission to preferably raise a regiment of soldiers using the manpower from his land and one of the free lands owned by the Jarl as his own, of if he can't have them be his own, then simply use them in the upcoming battle. If allowed to, he'll train these forces as ambushers and use them to attempt to kill and capture the newly arrived clan. He also finds the veteran soldier that has been mentoring him and asks him if there's anything that he can be taught now that he has the land required and also if the veteran is willing to help him in the upcoming fight. Jormund is also curious as to if Ehndras would be willing to see if he could raise his own regiment to aid in the battle.

If allowed by Johnston, raise a regiment of ambush troops, either as my own or under the Jarls name, paying for them with the 2 ducats I discovered on the parcel of land. Request training from the veteran soldier and ask if he will aid me in the battle against the small clan if different tactics are needed.

[Yoink]

Trubaldsome was numb with the shock of his first battle. His clothes were soaked with mud and a few stray licks of blood, his only armour a light mail hauberk beneath a long, green-dyed leather coat, and a simple cap of hardened leather beneath his wilted, battered hat. He had complained bitterly at this, as the cap was terribly unfashionable, and the hauberk felt like a lead weight on his shoulders, but Waery had been insistent.

Coming a short way away from the field of the recent battle, the sobs and cries of the wounded and dying still reaching his ears, the young Lord dropped down from his horse and staggered wearily over to a large rock jutting up from the ground, sitting heavily down on it with a thump. He exhaled slowly, then began to tremble as recollections of the day's battle washed over him. He went to wipe a hand through his sweat and wind-matted hair, but recoiled as he noticed the splatter of red blood across his skin. He remembered the man whose blood that was; he had watched him die.

It was, in truth, the only real fighting the young Lord had been involved in during the battle, but he remembered it clearly: The man had ran up the hill towards Trubaldsome's men, stationed on one end of the bridge with bows. He was one of the few of his regiment to survive the arrows and was plainly disoriented by the chaos of the storm, but when he saw Trubaldsome he raised his sword and rushed fowards with a yell.
Trubaldsome, already half-dazed from all the terrible bloodshed he had witnessed, couldn't bring himself to respond, his sword hanging limply by his side. "M'Lord! Look out!" It was only Waery, shouting hoarsely as he tried to reach his Lord in time, that had jerked him out of his trance. More from startled reflex than anything, Trubaldsome raised his blade, and the wildly-charging soldier had more-or-less charged straight onto the point, eyes going wide with shock as blood sprayed from his chest, before he crumpled down into the mud beside Trubaldsome's horse.

Waery grabbed hold of the reins after that, and led Trubaldsome safely back as his regiment finished off those on the hill before them with another shower of arrows, and Trubaldsome had said not a word.

That was merely the most vivid memory of a whole slew of unpleasant images; it was not at all how Trubaldsome had envisioned a battle. 'Where were the fluttering pennants? The glorious charges, the cry of the horns?' He thought to himself, huddled against the biting wind as he wiped the palm of his hand against the rock he sat on, attempting to remove the blood without much success.
Waery approached, frowning as he proffered the small linen cloth he used for cleaning his sword. "Here, M'lord."
Trubaldsome wordlessly wiped the blood from his hand, nodding his thanks to the Captain before fumbling out his snuffbox for a much-needed, calming inhale.
"Come along, we'd best be gettin' back to camp, eh? Warm food'll fix yer right up, I be thinkin'. Plenny o' booty t' be had too, m'lord." Waery spoke to him like one might to a small, frightened child as he ushered him back up on his horse, before climbing onto his own, leading the tired young lord back across the corpse-strewn battlefield to the camp.

Find some hot food, and some calming mug of alchohol to help recover from the horrors of battle.
Waery, of course, keeps a close eye on Trubaldsome, watching how he's coping.

((Sorry for rambling; This always happens at 1:30 AM... Especially since I don't have much in the way of actions to post! ))

[Digital Hellhound]

Aulon spat onto the ground, wiping the sweat from his brow with one hand. He was leaning against his fallen mount, a long pike sticking out from the neck of the horse. He was shivering, but couldn't help it. His heart was beating faster than he'd thought possible. He'd thought he'd seen war with his father in Udan, but he'd been wrong. This - this madness, this pointless bloodshed - this was war, and it was terrifying.

The beginning had been the worst. Stuck in close quarters with enemy infantry, with that abyssal rain... he'd never feared for his life as much as he had done then. And the weather had just gotten worse. It wasn't natural. And it had affected the enemy most of all, which made Aulon feel somewhat uneasy. They had never discussed magic. If it had gone bad, as magic often did, the King would've had whoever thought it was a good idea executed.

Asate stood nearby, watching the bodies around them with disdain. There was not a single wound on his body, not a dent on his armor. In comparison, Aulon's other men staggered around, weary and bleeding. But they were alive. Many had not been that lucky. Aulon hadn't dared to ask the numbers, but the field of bodies told enough. With a groan, the young lord pushed himself up. His sides ached from the blows he'd taken after his horse had been felled.

'Light...' Aulon muttered, his voice wavering. 'I need something to drink.'

With that, he began staggering onwards, looking for a way back to the supply convoy. He tried to ignore the stench of death in the air.

[Mr. Dwarfinton]

Jormund is thrilled to have finally gained the land he was after, but now these pesky barbarians have shown up to claim it. There's no way that he's going to give in to them though, since they most likely only showed up after the gold was discovered. Jormund goes to Dr. Johnston and requests permission to preferably raise a regiment of soldiers using the manpower from his land and one of the free lands owned by the Jarl as his own, of if he can't have them be his own, then simply use them in the upcoming battle. If allowed to, he'll train these forces as ambushers and use them to attempt to kill and capture the newly arrived clan. He also finds the veteran soldier that has been mentoring him and asks him if there's anything that he can be taught now that he has the land required and also if the veteran is willing to help him in the upcoming fight. Jormund is also curious as to if Ehndras would be willing to see if he could raise his own regiment to aid in the battle.

If allowed by Johnston, raise a regiment of ambush troops, either as my own or under the Jarls name, paying for them with the 2 ducats I discovered on the parcel of land. Request training from the veteran soldier and ask if he will aid me in the battle against the small clan if different tactics are needed.

After hearing the news he banged an angry fist into the arm of his chair, the wood splintering underneath the throne. "They dare attack us?!" He howled, standing up quickly. "No. They won't have that land! You found it for us and it shall be ours! Raise the troops you want Jormund, but it won't be under your name. Not yet. These... tribals need to know the wrath of us! Perhaps after you can declare them as your own." He turned around, motioning towards the door and sitting back down in the throne. "Go, I need to think over this. I'll be at the land shortly to take part in the battle."

He motioned Donald over. "While I'm away fighting these fools I need you to take control for a bit." Patting him on the back he stood up and left the room. Returning to his bedroom he put on his armor and short sword, then made way for the land Jormund had claimed for Manskinner."

Let Jormund raise those ambush troops, but under the Manskinner's land. Take part in the battle against the other clan.

[Ehndras]

Having bested the infection and rested enough to move, Ehndras attempts to gather a group of soldiers/guards to join him in traveling to Jormund's new lands, as he is currently incapable of holding his own weight in combat. "...I have a strange feeling that I may be needed... Even in this state, I must be able to assist in some way..."

((OOC: About time I try to raise a regiment, not sure how this works though. Hope I can meet with Jormund in time to help ))

[ashton1993]

Meng continues to look for work, maybe Kytuzian would be interested in employing someone with an affinity for beasts? Or maybe Terenos d'Avistral could employ him as a mercenary.

Ask Kytuzian and Terenos d'Avistral for work by sending a pageboy.

[Ghazkull]

It wasn't unfolding as he wanted but Chaos was slowly taking reign in the city. Riots were taking place all over the city, preachers were agitating the people against each other...perfect. Grinning Corv passed a crowd gathered around one of the Orthodoxy preachers.

" AND I SAY WE SHALL NOT SUFFER THESE ANIMALS TO LIVE! LET THEM BURN! AS IT STANDS IN THY HOLY SCROLLS: STRIKETH DOWN THE VICIOUS BEAST AND BURNETH IT'S CORPSE!"

his grin vanished. This crazy bastard brought up a new idea. Some arson on Cyclist buildings and the archbishop would have to deal not only with Jormungundist radicals but propably also with Cyclist Crusaders...

use the riots, by spreading some of the Jarls men among the populace to heat the mood even more up and commit arson on Cyclist buildings. Make sure to leave evidence that points to the Orthodoxy...

[Ehndras]

It wasn't unfolding as he wanted but Chaos was slowly taking reign in the city. Riots were taking place all over the city, preachers were agitating the people against each other...perfect. Grinning Corv passed a crowd gathered around one of the Orthodoxy preachers.

" AND I SAY WE SHALL NOT SUFFER THESE ANIMALS TO LIVE! LET THEM BURN! AS IT STANDS IN THY HOLY SCROLLS: STRIKETH DOWN THE VICIOUS BEAST AND BURNETH IT'S CORPSE!"

his grin vanished. This crazy bastard brought up a new idea. Some arson on Cyclist buildings and the archbishop would have to deal not only with Jormungundist radicals but propably also with Cyclist Crusaders...

use the riots, by spreading some of the Jarls men among the populace to heat the mood even more up and commit arson on Cyclist buildings. Make sure to leave evidence that points to the Orthodoxy...

((You crazy bastard... I like your style!!))

[CyberGenesis]

Spend the day assessing the odds of hitting the miring port and getting out of the area without the remains of the navy killing us. Try to recall the remains of Preston's fleet and where they are/headed

If possibly, attempt to loot random merchant vessels random rolls ftw?

[micelus]

((The commission was completed right? Im not getting paid but it was completed I believe))

The archives were the once again mostly silent. Most of the scribes had left to find jobs. The only good thing that had happened was that the commission was finally completed, a little bit without pay. Never the less, he had copies of these histories and he would look into them...

But as he was reading, he remembered the letter he sent to his kin...It was unlikely that Morosin himself would travel north, but he must've sent an envoy with a ship by now...Locanil truly wanted to get some of Morosin's goods; he traded in things unknown in this part of the world. Southern weapons, texts never read here, spices, even some organisms.

Best to send a letter to Miring and have it opened only by the envoy.
Action= Read over the newly acquired histories and send a letter to Miring that is to be opened by Morosin's human envoy

[Knave]

In  his many years on this earth, The Grand Master had never seen a storm the likes of which consumed the battlefield today. Whole regiments had been decimated by the elements, or dragged underneath the raging waters to drown. Hours after the battle, bodies were still choking either side of the river as they washed up anew. Their bloated corpses lining up to replace those that had been brought to the pyre.

The battle had been bloody on both sides, but it was a clear and crushing victory for the Grand Master and Elbreth. With King Philip slain by Manning and his crew, the battle had swung decisively in their favour. Prince Karl, valiant as he was, died bravely, killing five of his Crusaders before Knavston's flail crushed his helm into the mud ending his brief reign.

Exhausted as he was, there was still much to do, striding over the muddy field towards his tent he gave orders to march for Fort Preston in several hours time. Tired as they were, there was a vacuum now that Preston had no army or leadership. Once his Army occupied the Fort, the resistance would be minimal.

He would march the prisoners with him. Nobles who had survived the conflict. Many had suggested killing them outright with the other rain-soaked corpses, but the Grand Master intended to keep them alive. If he could win their loyalty to the King, it meant all the less chance of a rebellion later. He wagered that many captives would rather go on living their lives of luxury in their estates rather than in a prison cell staying loyal to a dead King.

Exhausted as he was and still clad in his soaking army, he sat down in his tent and began to pen a letter.

Letter to King Erik,

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

My liege,

I write to you today with fortuitous news. Our Army has won a resounding victory on the northern banks of the Press. We have smashed both Preston Armies and both King Philip and his heir, Prince Karl lie dead. The heavens themselves were on our side today. If only you could have seen it, the seas swelled with rage and the skies boomed with fury, striking down on our enemies.  I am moving to take control of both the town and the fort of Preston. I will reign here as  steward until you have selected your desired candidate to keep watch over this realm.

Lord Terenos and Sir Taric have finally arrived with 3 regiments from Miring. Apart from them we still have 5 regiments of various makes and quality that should be sufficient to deal with problems until full order can be restored.

Special words should go to Manning Iilbricht, he and his men were responsible for isolated and slaying the King and his personal guard from the rest of their Army thus denying them of their leader. This allowed us to turn the tide and win the battle.

I intend to pardon Lords and Nobles and allow them to retain their titles if they swear fealty and allegiance to the true King Eric. I believe that this will help facilitate the transition of Preston into a happy and productive Duchy in the ever growing Kingdom of Elbreth.

Fire and God be with you,
Knavston Black
(sealed with the Flame of the Order of the Burning Circle)

Take control of Fort Preston.
Bring Noble prisoners to the dungeons. Inform them they will have the opportunity to swear allegiance to King Erik and if they do they will be able to keep their lands and titles.

[adwarf]

Renard takes a look at his warship, the Aegis, and sighed as he spotted the broken mast, and two holes in the upper hull before turning to his first mate. When he turned standing infront of him was a young man about the age of seventeen with blonde hair, and murky green eyes standing about even with Renard in height. Renard cleared his throat, and said "Olive we will need to get this fixed before we can set out, and begin raiding the Schifeld's trade routes, adn before we cna do that we will need some money, more ships, and more men. I am going to head out with Jack, and Harold to look for some work in the mean time see if you cna do some of the repairs by yourself." With that he turned, adn walked away with a slight wince as the slash wound he recieved across his leg began to ache he walked a little ways, and then walked off onto the port with Jack, adn Harold in tow.

Jack was a wiry man in his 30's standing a good head taller than Renard. He had fiery red hair, pale skin, and light blue eyes with a scar standing out across his eye to his back was a sword about the length from his knee-caps to his neck with a small jewel embedded in the hilt. Even though his cloths, and sword looked valuable the scabbard to the sword was weathered, chipped, dented, and scratched from numerous fight, and the hilt had crack in the middle from the impact of a war-axe.

Then, there was Harold a towering man standing a good foot over Renard he was a threatening fiqure, and was good at boarding enemy vessels. He also liked to tinker with small objects trying to make mini-machines, he was actually far smarter than most people thought he could be. Harold even though he was a tough, adn smart man he had little in the ways of common sense, and, because of that he is always found hanging around Jack who had been with him from a young age. Together they grew up in the slums of Preston with Harold making plans, being the brawn, and brain while Jack was the shadowy, and street-wise one who kept them from getting caught. Together they found there way to being pirate under Renard,a dn have ever since been great friends with him as well as his bodyguards.

Renard turned to them, and said "Our first mission is to find work lets go, and search the taverns, and other meeting places for information on a job we can get."

Go search for work with Jack, and Harold at my side.

Spoiler: Renard's Pirates (click to show/hide)

Land
None

Forces
Light Warship (Upkeep: 1 Ducat/Year, Repairs Needed: 1 Ducat)

Funds
None

Personal Possesions
Father's Bow
Mother's Necklace (Sun Symbol)

Notable Crew
Oliver (First Mate, Navigator, Bookkeeper)
Jack (Enforcer, Bodyguard)
Harold (Strongman, Boarding Leader, Bodyguard)

[thatkid]

The King's Strategy Room, Mid-Autumn...

"My men are only tracking them down as of now, Marquess. You may utilize both my soldiers and your own in the apprehension of these traitors." King Erik replied, the smile still on his face. He had clearly picked the right man for the job.

The 1 Regiment-large Palace Guard Regiment is to Aid Marquess Kain in apprehending the traitors in Sheepstead.

The King's Strategy Room, Early Winter...

"The...erm...Mask wishes to see you, my liege." Commander Leif declared to the mostly empty room. After the Jarl had left, the courtiers had assumed the excitement of the day was at an end and had wandered off, leaving Erik alone with his guardsmen in contemplation. "Very well, let him in." Erik replied, leaning forward in his throne slightly, curiosity etched into his face.

The King's Court, Early Winter/Late Autumn...

King Erik sucked in a deep breath as he listened to the man. There was not enough manpower in the realm to raise another regiment, and his guard alone would not be enough to drive away any significant number of bandits. After a moment of thought, Bjorn the Steward returned with an apothecary from the town to treat to the old man's wounds. "Bjorn, go and tell the people that we are in need of soldiers to defend the realm against these bandits..."

Begin a recruiting campaign in the Province of Elbreth, try to raise two regiments (despite the lack of manpower) to Defend the Realm. Make it clear that they will not be pulled away from home for long, but that they will also be able to fight alongside the King.

The King's Chamber, Early Winter...

The King smiled a bitter smile upon reading the letter. He had hoped that his forces would win before the Spirits even had a chance to intervene. He had hoped that the Hatcuri had been lying about his abilities. The knowledge that he had consorted with spirits even overshadowed the sadness of Prince Karl's departing, for the two had been childhood friends once upon a time. With a sigh, he set the letter aside and decided it would be best to let nobody know of the ritual that Locanil had performed. He would need to tell the Chronicler not to mention it in his work. But first, he would respond to the Grand Master:

Spoiler: A Letter to Grand Master Black (click to show/hide)

My Friend,

It brings me great joy to know that you have survived the battle, and that God saw fit to aid our forces. I would have you know that Lord Trubaldsome is now the Heir Apparent of Miring, though I would prefer it if you kept such knowledge from him, and that he remained in Preston, until such a time as I can ride out to meet him.

If Terenos has arrived in Preston, then your Duke is already there. While I should prefer to grant such a title to him in person, if you feel that order might be better kept with a true Duke in charge, you may break the news to him. I intend to ride out as soon as a small matter of banditry is taken care of, and provisions have been made to protect Elbreth in my absence.

I would have a full dossier on the lands we have acquired by the time I have arrived. I would also like a list of what contributions have been made, and any outstanding work that has been done such as this Manning fellows slaying of King Philip.

King Erik Sigurdson
(The King's Seal)

Erik then sent his Steward out to bring Locanil to his chambers once more.

The Southern Eelspine Range, Early Winter...

(Nahk 6) It would appear that the iron veins of the northern eelspine reach all the way down to your claimed lands. (3) The men aren't happy about the lack of a proper burial, but they comply and throw the corpses into the ravine. (5) Your men strike out into Suul and come across a few farms. They quickly rush in, taking whatever they can. (6) Which turns out to be 2 ducats worth of goods. (4) They also capture a small family of farmers.
While your raiders return to the hunting lodge long before Suul's forces arrive, there will probably be a manhunt to recover the kidnapped farmers.

The Weyland Highlands...

(Ehndras) Words of your skill with a blade, and your recent battle with dark creatures, have spread and though you are new to this clan many are willing to join with you. You have raised a personal guard regiment.

The Mirish Ports...

(Renard 5) You spend your time in the taverns. Naturally, you hear that the heir to the Mirish throne could always make use of skilled captains. However, you also hear one drunken sailor talk of a mutiny aboard a Suulian Privateering ship. Perhaps they could use some assistance as well?

[Ehndras]

((Personal guard, woo! Now, time to see if I arrive in time to help Jormund out of his little problem... Get some info out of the tribals, and perhaps spill a little blood. ))

[mr. macduggan]

Manning attempts to rehash what happened in the battle and writes down some of the things that worked for him.
(basically, continue work on the swordplay study)
This character is nothing if not methodical.