>>1184405
K. Just try to bring up our monies

>>1184405
D

>>1184405
>D.Military
Faction Assets: http://pastebin.com/qpHbnV9m

>>1184405
Assets:

City of Virinum
City of Ermagn
City of Gardengrove
Town of Orodost
Settlements of Threeforts
2x Iron mine
1x Tin & gem mine
Lots of walls and forts

>D

>>1184405
Assets:
The archive
Castle Abagar
Abagar's square

200 archive guard stationed in the archive and the castle

a few dozens of archivists
hundreds of teachers
Countless students
The council position of physician

Level 4 mind enchantment

>>1184405
D war is the prority

(New Grandholder, Decription here)
Grandholder Tarnatus

Tarnatus was conceived by 2 eccentric Roggarian parents in the heart of Dragonstomb. He was put in a library with everything in needed at the age of 5 when he learned how to read. This caused him to be incredibly weak, to the point where he cannot walk. His muscle are now, even to this day, nonexistent. He was only let out of the library at the age of 30 when his parents died. His uncle, an artisan of the city brought him to the archive where he could be useful and earn a living. In just 2 years, he became the Grandholder after the last Grandholder, Honorabus, died of a heat stroke in the previous war. He may be weak, but the archivists all agreed during the conclave. He was the most intelligent of them.

>>1184405
Assets
450 dorfs
50 goblins
50 kobolds
50 ogres
50 orca
50 humans
Nomannic
Temple to Charodei
Level 4 golemancy

>>1184405
Assets:
A tree from Divata that drops manapears
Divata's Pathway (Mini-wonder)
The towns of Divata's left and right hands
Town of Danshig
Area of the longfork between Rograr/Krasia and the two forts
1 Gold mine
1 Mercury Mine
1 Copper Mine
Level 7 Nature Magic
Level 4 Air Magic

Silverhand Cartel
Assets:
Advanced workshop in Virinum valley
15 advanced semi-intelligent cast-iron W.A.I.F.U. golems
Level 6 material magic understanding
90+ golemancers and their families under Silverhand employ
Governance of Three Forts
>>1184405
>D
While our finances are concerning, our military is still most important as of now.

>>1184405
Assets
Outpost of Koganusan (Mothballed
Fortress of Everpeak
Level 4 Material Magic
Camels
Angsteen Mine
Zen Garden
Koi Fish
Cherries


D

Following his recovery, I would also request that Sir Charakavin give a full debriefing to the council on what he found in the gorge he and those on his expedition explored. I understand that The Mighty is, once again, quite mighty, but know little else aside from rumors and whispers from amongst the troops.

>>1184405
Faction: Roggar War Council
Troops: Praetorian Guard, Professional soldiers, Citadel Reservists, Battle-Magi, Juras Guard.
Sub-factions: War Smiths, Siege engineers, Praetorian Guard, Machinists, Mages.
Assets: The Citadel (Smithies, Forges, Barracks, Workshop, Massive training facilities, Large supply stores, Juras chapterhouse) Praetorian Guard, Professional soldiers, Citadel Militia.
Dragon Watch(Cathedral to Stoman)
Ownership of Revna (Forges, Workshops, Temple to Abagar, Secular Magic Academy, Research Labs (Botany, Agriculture, Animal Breeding, Medicine, Magic, Chemistry), Feinnish artworks) Vanguards of Knowledge,
Partial ownership of victory (Tailors, Craftsman, Glassblowers, Painters, Artist, Masons, Engineers, Architects) Stone Walls.
14 Villages
Knowledge: demon blades, tactics and strategies combating numerous foes over the centuries level 5 Nature Wind Fire level 4 Spatial magic level 3 healing
Economy/Resources: Armaments production, Military training services, Crops, Timber, and Herds


>D

>>1184444
"After going into the gorge we found a strange hermit who should signs of confusion. After questioning him about his origins The Mighty claimed to have been an immortal being who guided a civilization. Who also made a comment as to not being the only immortal and that he was one person who spread worshi of the ild gods. He also told us about the storm and said something along the other gods 'croaking' and the pantheon being the only one left to collect the spoils as well as..."
Go into a spiel spilling every little detail that might have any importance to get everyone up to speed

>>1184405
Assets:
City of Zhorang
Orange farm
Gunsmith
saltpeter deposit
>D

Current military:
17k Darkpass - veterans
15k Bloodmist - Mostly Banners
30k Rekazir - garrison of Banners
4600 from Nayte as of Charodis the 1st 4000 more by the 15th
34k more by the 16th
What else should we do?

>>1184535
We need a force of master crossbowmen trained to spot enemy commanders and other choice targets and take them out, one by one.

>>1184535
The state of our banners is appalling. We need to drastically improve equipment production if we're to have any hope of defeating this draconic scourge.

Double the orders for all our current equipment, and explore armor that isn't so damnably hot for use in the desert.

>>1184558
Desert armor would be fairly useful and the bannermen can perform better against the Anavarki with proper equipment.

>>1184558
That seems like a good investment if we are to continue this war.

All right then, vote on each of these categories - one for each
1.Equipment to produce:
A.Desert-suited stuff
B.Weapons en masse(for conscript spam)
C.Siege equipment
D.Armor
E.A bit of each
F.Other

2.Bannermen
A.Keep raising 10k a month
B.Make it 15k
C.Make it 20k
D.Make King Nick proud
3.Training proffesionals
A.Too expensive, no need
B.Small amounts
C.Medium amounts
D.Make it rain
4.Navy
A.It's fine as it is
B.Start building up slowly
C.Start building up
D.IT'S TIME FOR NAVAL SUPREMACY

>>1184636
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. A

>>1184636
1a
2b
3d
4b

>>1184636
1 E
2 A
3 C
4 D

>>1184636
1
>A.Desert-suited stuff
2
>B.Make it 15k
3
>C.Medium amounts
4.
>C.Start building up

>>1184636
1 E
were going to need all of those to replace our losses

2 K
we could use extra troops once attrition gets bad

3 C

4 A

>>1184636
B
D
C
D

>>1184636
>E.A bit of each
>B
>C.Medium amounts
>C.Start building up

Father Fidalus have passed away shortly before the war, leaving the Wildriders in a disarray, unable to join the other centaurs who took place in the war.

The now leader is Fidalus's second cousin, as all his children are still below age.

Assets:
The Circle of the Evergreen
The Guild of Hammer and Nail
Nature Magic Lvl 4
Watchtower system in Phyton's Nest
The rehabilitation fortress of Opres

>>1184636
1D
2B
3C
4B

>>1184636
1>E. A bit of each
2>B. Make it 15k
3>C Medium amounts
4>A It's fine as it is

1E
2B
3C
4A

We've upped our war production.

On the actual war front - what should we do? The only holdout of Rhoznaxi control in Ezirin are the minotaur mountains. We hold the two passes into the south.

>>1184714
Waste no time, fuck them up.

>>1184714
Attempt diplomacy with those in the minotaur mountains, and fortify the passes as heavily as possible.

>>1184714
Build up defences at the two passes, offer the minotsurs the same deal we did to the demon dude if that fails just keep them at bay. Get more man,refresh supplies etc.

>>1184714
Put up small ambush pots in the passes.
A handful of man is enough on each positions, we just have to give them many of our new crossbows.
They shoot down some horses, and set fire to some supplies and retreat.

>>1184714
>>1184725
>>1184725
I second this plan of action. Fortify the passes as much as we can and attempt to talk the minotaurs down.

I don't want to send our men into another damn meatgrinder.

>>1184714
Advancing into Rhoznaxi territory in the desert and southern mountains will just get more of our troops killed with little gains.

Our allies are still pushing into the other fronts straining the Rhoznaxi army the best we can do is hold some of the Anavarki armies here while our allies continue what they're doing.

We'll fortify these passes to resist and attempts to take them as best we can.

For now though we'll have to wait a bit for some of the High Elves reinforcements to start tiping the war in our favor.

Diplomacy with the minotaurs is also something we can try in the meantime.

Give me rolls
>Roggar
>Lursar
>Paitras
>Anglanorse
>Kragnaal
>High Elves
>Zhongian
>Drezvak
>Gajaxlan

Rolled 36 (1d100)

>>1184830

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>>1184830

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>>1184830

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>>1184830

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>>1184830

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>>1184830

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>>1184830

Rolled 99 (1d100)

>>1184830

Rolled 69 (1d100)

>>1184830
This is for if we do not have enough rolls, should we happen to have enough rolls, please disregard this post.

Rolled 29 (1d100)

>>1184830
Mem

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An orcish incursion into centaur lands prompted an answer - centaurs invaded the badlands, but were badly defeated. Meanwhile in Ezirin Anavarkist preachers have been riling up the faithful against the occupiers - constant attacks on our supply lines and patrols have been occuring. The Ezirin prison, where many PoWs were held, was broken into and thousands rushed outside and engaged in fights in the streets with the Anglanorse garrison. The forces of Kragnaal have been busying themselves with keeping the rebels in check, while back home they are busily preparing new armies to replace the high losses they had suffered earlier.
Diplomatic envoys we sent towards the minotaur mountains did not return.
In the south our allies have been advancing the front against Rhoznax. The High Elves have been defending their holdings in the desert while raising a larger army.at home.
It's the 1st of Zemis now - a year has passed since the war began. We have 3 armies in Ezirin now - 25k at Bloodmist, 25k at Darkpass, 30k Bannermen in Rekazir and 40k various troops that were called in from Roggar also at Rekazir. What should we do this month?

>>1184953
The faction forces should be moved from rekazir to Bloodmist 40% and Darkpass 60%
Also we should work on rooting out these preaches who are causing trouble.

>>1184991
It is time for bloody reprisal to these preachers, anyone found will be caught and hung. We will also begin to distribute food to the local populace and help slowly rebuild some infrastructure. We will also begin helping the peasants start farming their land again.

>>1184953
Also begin sending probing raids into the Orcish valleys to keep them on there guard and scout the territory.

>>1185024
>>1185016
>>1184991
We'll do these three things

Give me rolls
>Roggar
>Lursar
>Paitras
>Anglanorse
>Kragnaal
>High Elves
>Zhongian
>Drezvak
>Gajaxlan

Rolled 36 (1d100)

>>1185132

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>>1185132

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>>1185132

Rolled 91 (1d100)

>>1185132

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>>1185132

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>>1185132

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>>1185132

>>1185132
High roller mem

Rolled 57 (1d100)

>>1185132
This is for if we do not have enough rolls, should someone roll, please disregard this post

Rolled 41 (1d100)

>>1185132
High roller mem

Ezirin city has finally been secured, all insurgents in it imprisoned or exterminated - which coincides with the number of openly Anavarkist people in it outside prison dropping below a thousand.

Insurgents in the rest of the Ezirin region are still causing trouble. In some places cells of Anavarkists have started causing small Darkblights, attacking the land on which those who refuse the Great Dragon's word dwell. The economic situation in the region is terrible and it now relies on imports from the HPE.
In their biggest success yet, the insurgents, joined by a number of demons that rebelled against Lord Flamkor, attacked the encampment of the centaur King Utreg, killing him and many of his troops - the King was leading forces in the area that were pursuing a large minotaur warband that had almost attacked Palnik.
The other Imperial armies have been building up forces, Roggar has 120k deployable soldiers in Ezirin now, Paitras has 100k, Kragnaal has 70k, Anglanorse has 50k, High Elves have a force of 30k at the Darkpass.

Selaven, which had agreed to patrol the waters between Zhongian, Akeshisu and Gajaxlan, has recalled all its fleets and has shut itself out to the rest of the world. Rumors vary on what exactly is happening there. Gajaxlan ordered most of their fleet to return to the capital isle as well. The fronts did not move by much this month.
It is Moris the 1st, 723

>>1185330
Ezirin is a lost cause burn the cities, salt the earth and poison the wells. We will leave nothing but ash and corpses for these dark brutes.

>>1185356
Second

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Due to certain hush-hush events involving acts of necromancy carried out by the Lord Governor of Barnabus' Rest, Brutus Berrulium, and his cadre of followers, The Trusted Councilor have decided that some action is needed.

These events are twice damning for the Councilors. Councilor Lingnu is both Master of Law and the founder of the NSA, yet these cultists were able to avoid notice and infiltrate our military. Furthermore, these acts of dark magic were carried out by a vassal of the Councilors, a vassal they had every confidence in. This is a scandal calling the qualifications of the Master of Law into question.

500 Knights of Juras have been dispatched to Barnabus Rest to seize temporary control of the city, they are accompanied by a sizable delegation from both the NSA and the Councilors who are gonna turn every stone and question every sentient creature to find out how deep this heresy goes.
All findings will naturally be handed over to his Majesty.

>>1185356
Pls no. There are good people there too.

>>1185330
"Screw this mess."
"EVERYONE PREPARE TO FALL BACK TO THE HPE BORDER!"

>>1185356
Agreed

>>1185356
As Fukitty say.

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>>1185356
Ahahahahahahahah, perfect. My King let me at them, and soon every village from the Pass to Rakzir will be in flames.

>>1185403
You'll keep your hands away from the people under the protection of Trusted Defense!

>>1185356
"If you do that, you will pull the entire region into the sword. I will not stand by such terrible atrocities."

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>>1185408
Well of course my friend, how would i even touch the people protected by the Trusted Defense!??

>>1185419
What do you suggest then Duke Barnabas?

>>1185419
Go smoke yer swampweed you lizard cocksucking son of a demon.

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These were the pre-war borders

>>1185424
"We hold the food supplies, yes? Use it as a bargaining chip. Create a social contract. All who submit to our rule will be offered food and protection, for the price of those who still rebel against us. If they choose to still revolt, then let them starve. It's as simple as that."
>>1185428
"Go gob yourself you son of a whore."

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>>1185424
Some rotten elements are not representative of the entire population, the suffering brought on by war have perhaps brought out some discontent, discontent fanned by enemy spies. If you choose a path of benevolence instead of mass murder I am sure you can win the hearts and minds of these people in time.
Even an independent principality of Ezirin as an ally would serve us better than a wasteland.

I must thrice beg your majesty to reconsider this plan.

At the very least those lords who decide to maintain protection of the people entrusted in their care should be allowed to do so with their own troops and ressurces.

>>1185451
I would rather burn this wretched place to the ground.

>>1185451
"He speaks the truth. If we are to keep up this crusade and stay inn the fight, we need top come to an accord with the people of Ezirin, not put them to the sword."

"Oi all you idiots talking about wether or not to kill people on the way out or treat them nicely it doesn't matter since we're leaving as fast as we can."

>>1185476
>>1185451
You fools, it's too late for that. We came here and liberated them from lizslam rule and they thank us by rebeling and attacking us??? Ezirim has been nothing but a thorn in the side of Roggar for centuries and i say we finally finish it of, leave nothing behind and then when all is settled rebuild it with pure Roggarian virtue. I won't work with this barbarians any fucking longer, do you know how many roggarian lives were lost because of these wretched people. HUNDREADS OF THOUSANDS, I am a Roggarian forst and foremost and i tell you i won't see another roggarian life be lost because you felt bad. I sincerly encourage you to commit suicide if this is too much for your poor little soul.

>>1185488
"Some of us are not leaving however.
The feudal contract goes both ways, the Councilors shall not abandon those under their protection.
Either by supporting them here or by providing them a home in Roggar.
I know not how, or what can be accomplished. But I shall do my best either way."

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I shall encourage farmers to build small fortifications around their properties as a way to protect themselves from the war.

>>1185514
"We came to bring the under our wings, it's to be expected that they react like disoriented children, struggling to break free of dark dragons that bewitched them so. They should not die for the sins of their forefathers."

>>1185451
One does not spare a barren tree for a single cherry, burn it down.

King Swift-Hands has proposed falling back closer to our borders, towards more defensible borders - Rovinnan and Rekazir is the defense line in the west; In the north there are three lines of defence planned - Kresnom-Reichki, Buxios-Doproh, Midenath-Boulirs.

We're abandoning most of Ezirin - moreover, the King has authorised the use of Scorched Earth strategy.
Everyone, tell me what your faction will be doing in Ezirin
A.Stay and defend those we can!
B.Fall back to our defence lines
C.Scorched earth while falling back
D.Scorched earth to the max, purge, kill, destroy!

>>1185565
C

>>1185565
D

>>1185565
B.

>>1185565
>A.Stay and defend those we can!

“This is monstrous! Oh the humanity!
The feudal contract goes both ways, the Councilors shall not abandon those under their protection.”

Under the local leadership of the newly appointed Trusted Deputy Einar Svenson, the Councilors scramble what ressources they can to aid the population in the lands placed under their protection before the King reduces all to ash.

The village leaders are given promises that the faction troops and ressurces of the Councilors will still continue to flow even after the regular Roggarian armies have left. But if anybody desires to leave for safer lands they shall be assisted with doing so, Svenson promises them that land can surely be found for them within Roggar.

Warlord Charron of Flamkor is given promises that if he and his people elect to stay they shall be offered continued support and protection. If they desire to evacuate then the Councilors promises them that they have contacts that can grant them safety and a new home.

>>1185565
B
And as dragon commander I'm telling all crown troops to fall back to this line those stupid enough to get caught burning things for shits and giggles will not be considered worth trading prisoners back for.

>>1185565
B

>>1185565
>B
We became monsters long ago, Svenson. The Ezirini and their descendants will know us for generations as the destroyers of their nation and their state.

All non-anavarkist ezirini will be aided in their flight to the fullest extent I am able to, and will be granted housing in Three Forts. I will do my best to help atone for our deeds here.

>>1185542
The war in Selaven, I mean.

>>1185565
>A
Of course we will provide whatever aid we can to the trusted defense. and should anyone need a new home eigersil opens arms to them.
Provided of course they are not supporting that wretched dragon anavark.

>>1185565
>A.Stay and defend those we can!
"We'll fight them in the forests, we'll fight them in the farmlands, we'll fight tooth and nail until the come crashing upon our walls and then some. We will not falter, for our cause is just."

>>1185577
Same with Nayte.

During Moris we're falling back and setting up rear defensive lines
Give me rolls now

>Roggar
>Lursar
>Paitras
>Anglanorse
>Kragnaal
>High Elves
>Zhongian
>Drezvak
>Gajaxlan

Rolled 24 (1d100)

>>1185655

Rolled 7 (1d100)

>>1185655

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>>1185655

Rolled 16 (1d100)

>>1185655

Rolled 78 (1d100)

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The Rhoznaxi were just waiting for the moment when our defences would falter before they could pounce. They took the passes with almost no resistance being left and then proceeded with great speed, utilizing several dragons, including Anavark, to make attacks on our scattered forces while rebel cells within Ezirin resurged to hinder us even further. The centaurs abandoned the Rovinnan region and retreated into the steppes. The elves that were guarding the pass lost most of their forces and had to retreat northeast, into the Ashlands. Anglanorse and Paitras gathered their forces around Ezirin city and began falling back to Kresnom. In the plains between Kresnom and Ezirin, on the 28th of Moris, a battle ensued - Rhoznaxi forces had caught up to the Emperor's army. Anavark himself was there, but the Rhoznaxi army was not too large - it was mostly their mobile forces and some rebel cells they'd gathered from the area. Even so, the battle was heated and could have gone in either direction - then, reinforcements showed from the west...

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After both hard and troublesome negotiations, the remains of Claudette Vance was ransomed back from the orcs of the Skullsplitter clan.

Many rumors surround the procedure, some say that Jarreck Vance had to pay the body's weight in gold, others gossip that Deputy Svenson had to marry an orcish maiden, convert to Anavarkism and then personally “convince” the orcish chieftain of his sincerity in private. The important part is however that he managed to accomplish his task.

The body is taken back to Freehold for burial.
As lady Claudette held quite a bit of fame and love in the Duchy thousands of people from both Freehold Foothold, Trusted Defense and the surrounding countryside attend both the ceremony and the following mourning feast. The latter provided by the Trusted Councilor Lingnu, as old Jarreck found himself unable to produce the money required.

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The forces that arive are seven hundred feudal horsemen from Trusted Defence. Their leader brings news - they are being tailed by the army of Warlord Charron of Flamkor, who have betrayed Roggar.
The Paitran-Anglanorse lines are still holding, but then another betrayal from within occurs - soldiers within the Emperor's army turn on their own.
Anavark goes in for the kill, Charron's elite demonic vanguard is breaking through and going for the Emperor's positions - the Dragon God follows suit himself, performing his favoured maneuver - his shadow above, his armored humanoid form below. He personally kills Emperor Verigal Ezgielan IV before flying off. The battle is decisively lost, Duke Tremas tries his best to salvage the situation and save what forces he can, retreating to Kresnom - there, forces of Kragnaal reinforce them and stop the pursuit of Anavark's elites.
All the lands south of Kresnom are lost to the enemy now. In the west they are encroaching on Rovinnan, which is all but abandoned. In the South, Drezvaki forces suffer a defeat in a major battle, their golems not being enough to stave the massive tides of Mujahadin. Zhongi armies are being pushed out of the badlands by black orcs as well. Only Gajaxlan is holding onto the territories it has taken.

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>>1185577
Slight change of plans.
Everybody run for the north! Every man for himself!

>>1185839
"Damn it all."

>>1185839
"Hmmm, I wonder who the other schmuck was that wanted this vassal. Lucky bastard...."
Smokes more swampweed.

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The situation as of the 1st of Kovinar, 723.
Roggar has 135k troops at Rekazir. Paitras has 45k in Kresnom, Anglanorse has 30k, Kragnaal has 65k across the defense lines. The High Elves are fighting to defend the desert and Ashlands passes. Lursar is in dissaray due to the Horse Plague.
The good thing may be that winter is coming soon - lizardmen don't like winter in temperate climates, so they'll be relying on their non-lizard forces and probably be more lethargic in general in their advance.

>>1185957
We need to find The Mighty. He is truly our only hope.

>>1185957
Move 80k Troops plus Sentinel Prime, Warden Golems and the Knights of Mor to reinforce the defensive line.

Build more cannons in Roggar

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>>1185961
"NO WE DON'T!
We need to bring our troops to the Paitrans aid, pronto. If we combine our forces we can still manage to salvage this."

>>1185978
This

>>1185961
>>1185978
"Do both plans. At best the Mighty will prove a hindrance to the lizards, at worst, a longtime foe falls. It benefits us either way."

>>1185978
I agree

>>1185978
As you say my king.

A thousand of my men escaped the betrayal by the fiends of Flamkorm, they'll be rejoining your host as soon as possible.

>>1185978
"Welp, me and Gerard Divata will start preping for the eventual war on our borders then. Pit traps, tunnels, Agent Inqui, the works. We'll build them and more forts and forests. We'll dedicate our troops to this, with a bit of help from the Rangers of course."

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Great news for the Magic users of the Roggarian Army! Due to the recent defeats on our allys side the Dragon king has decided to take action so once again our magicians can be at full strength after their power mysteriously weakened.

At this very moment industrial amounts
Of Zadium are being shipped to the front lines so once again our magicians can loose hell upon the enemy! A white powder like substance where once drained fills the magic user with mana! The Royal army will continously recieve shipments of this wonderful mineral so we will be at no threat of running out mid war!

Give me rolls for Kovinar and Divana, joining the two months together

>Roggar
>Lursar
>Paitras
>Anglanorse
>Kragnaal
>High Elves
>Zhongian
>Drezvak
>Gajaxlan

Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>1186317

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>>1186317

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>>1186317

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>>1186317

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>>1186317

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>>1186317

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>>1186317

Rolled 62 (1d100)

>>1186317
This is an extra roll, should someone else roll after me that has not rolled, please disregard this post.

Rolled 48 (1d100)

>>1186317
Rolling again because no one else is rolling

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>>1186317

>>1186317
Born in 689 in Dragonstomb, the son of a City Guard, Adal became a freelance mercenary at a young age. When he was 18 he rescued an old roggarian nobleman, Baron Alaric Broadfield , from certain death. Having saved his life and the only family heirlooms left that reminded Alaric of his son, who had died in the previous war, Baron Broadfield named the sellsword his heir and tutored him in the ways of nobility, before passing away in 710. Now Baron, Adal Broadfield took to courting the only child of his neighbour, Baron Berick Shortfield, his daughter Nida. Adal proved himself worthy to Berick, who allowed the two to marry in 712, ending the generations-long feud between the Shortfields and Broadfields. When Berrick passed away in 715, Aldal inherited his lands as well and became known as the Count of Greatfield.
Adopting a sigil of a horses head colored rowan and a diagonal cross section for a background crest colored in red and gold the sellsword-turned-aristocrat must now traverse the new battlefield of words and courts instead of blood and swords.
Assets:
Castle Broadfield, Castle Smallfield, enchanted lance Galanius, enchanted gauntlet Steingrip
Vassal to Duke Erden

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After Emperor Verigal's death, the monarchs of the HPE assembled in the Imperial City for an emergency vote on who the next Emperor must be. On the 21st of Kovinar the vote was held, with Roggar's King, Fuck-Mighty Swift-Hands, winning 4-2 against Stollin Haraldson of Anglanorse, who was supported by Nerudius Ezgielan of Paitras.
Nerudius has given full command of Paitras' army to Grand Marshall Duke Jackard Tremas of Midenath, who pulled the Imperial forces, joined by Roggarian reinforcements, north, closer to his home.
The dwarves lost Doproh and had to fall back to their mountain holds. General Alinam drove out the lizards that were encroaching on Hasgaldam, however, and the High Elf Navy, together with ships from Anglanorse and Paitras, defeated a Rhoznaxi fleet trying to retake the Acheri Isles.
The southern fronts have been somewhat stale - Drezvak is recovering from its losses while Rhoznax has likely redirected forces north for a spring offensive.

Now comes the bad news. In a skirmish between Roggarian and Rhoznaxi forces, a detachment of goblins from Hajatas fighting under the Rhoznaxi banners assaulted an outpost manned by Roggarian goblin forces. The attackers were replled and some of them captured - these enemy goblins were infected with some form of the goblin plague that affected Roggar generations ago. This plague spread to the goblins in the army.and those non-goblins with goblin blood in them. The Emperor agreed with Marshall Tremas' plan to put the soldiers affected by this plague under quarantine - 30k out of the 80k we have on that front.
Were it not for the cold, Rhoznaxi forces would've likely assailed Rekazir by now - by the end of Divana its forces have reached 75k.
Speaking of cold, it's been an unusually cold winter in Northern Setyrias.Many parts of Roggar were not prepared and suffered economically because of the cold winds and heavy snows.

Another interesting development is that Ondalia is now contributing military forces as well as supplies - they sent their First War Golem Legion back in early Kovinar and the Second in Divana - three thousand golems each, controlled by three hundred golemancers, accompanied by 700 various escorts and supporting staff.

It's the 1st of Gyolan, 724 now. We'll continue on Wednesday most likely.

Lizard presence in the minotaur mountains would be minimal at this time of the year and some lords have expressed a desire to see what happened to our diplomats and what's going on in that region.
Talks begin in Divana, the expedition will likely be launched in early Gyolan - who volunteers to venture into the Minotaur Mountains? Send however many people from your faction you think would be appropriate, but bear in mind - most of the roads there are of poor quality, the weather will be harsh and the attitude of the natives towards us is unknown.

>>1189226
Ill send an ezdar priest and 3 guards to watch over him and shiet.

>>1189226
I will send a level 5 Priestess, 1 Zealot, and Jerek, son of Cerob, who is a good crossbowman, on this expedition.

>>1189226
Grandholder Tarnatus sent me to take good care of the party

>>1189226
Miself, the lovely miss Emäth for medical emergencies, and a few representatives of other races.
Kobold - Yako bolt
Human - Steven son of Keith
Ogre - Blog the eloquent

>>1189226
I'll be going with 6 praetorians guardsmen

>>1189226
I will send Tom VII Harry VII and Dick VII, along side 5 other guards

>>1189226
We'll send the pack of 7 stalwart centaurs. 5 strong ones who can pull up crossbows fast, with bare-hands, and two members of the Circle of Evergreen. One is the priest of Zemel, the other follows Ezdar.

>>1189226
Sending Lucas Berrulium, another son of my brother. A young man whom is the twin of his deceased brother in appearance and skill.

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After the last war, Paitras expanded further south, taking more Dovonni and Minotaur lands that were the northern borderlands of Ezirin. With the progression of the war, the Empire's armies are withdrawing further and further north. At present, forces are stationed in Buxios, Axitas, Boulirs and Midenath. On the western side of the mountains, Roggar has a large force at Rekazir. Rovinnan to the south was lost, but the region has almost no military presence as far as we know, with the weather being what it is.

This gives us several options to go into the mountains.

A.From Rekazir going north, then east, through the paved road that is guarded by several fortresses
B.From Rekazir east, into the mountains directly
C.From the southern road, between Rekazir and Rovinnan
D.From the northern road, through the Paitran border castle-town of Axitas
E.Through the volcano from the east.
F.Other

>>1189226
A Knight, a squire, and 2 bannermen walk into a bar.... and consequently became volunteers after starting a fistfight with a minor lord. Oh what fun!

>>1189258
B

>>1189258
B don't dally.

>>1189258
>B

>>1189258
B

>>1189258
B

>>1189258
>B.From Rekazir east, into the mountains directly
"Swift legs make living men! Lets move, lads."

>>1189226
I will head there personally along with 5 personal guards from the guild.

>>1189226
I will go thier along with Bolter and two researchers

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The expedition is assembled and departs from Rekazir on the 2nd of Gyolan, 724. We've packed food, warm clothes, tents, we're using mules, horses and goats.
We go now, into the mountain - give me 3 rolls.

Rolled 85 (1d100)

>>1189326

Rolled 68 (1d100)

>>1189326

Rolled 58 (1d100)

>>1189326

Rolled 64 (1d100)

>>1189326

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Morning, the 5th of Gyolan.
We reach a large village at the foot of a mountain pass. The weather is about as good as it can be - it hasn't snowed in several days and the winds have been merciful. The snows here are not too deep either, we have had no incidents so far. The village looks to have several hundred houses and some larger structures - some are probably granaries and storehouses, but one of them is of a truly impressive size. We haven't been spotted yet, the minotaur villagers we see are going about their business.

>>1189343
Hm.
We should try to find the head of the village.
It would be rude to just rush in here with armed men unannounced.

>>1189354
Agreed

>>1189354
I agree as well.

>>1189354
>>1189343
"Anyone want to volunteer and go ahead of the group to find this places elder?"

>>1189354
Maybe the one with the swiftest tongue among us should go to the village leader with a small number of escort, and announce ourselves. I'd reckon it's the biggest house

>>1189361
>>1189354
I'm in, but i also suggest not bringing weapons

>>1189343
Zol Whistles.
"Damn, these are big fellas, eh lads? If only we had one with us when we went to the pub..."

>>1189361
Blog will go. He's a big guy and, as his title would suggest, knows how to speak like a gentleman.

>>1189343
"Alright I'll see if we can talk like civilized people. I'll go in with two of my men, unarmed. If you see us running that means they are unfriendly, so just leg it"

>>1189354
I agree with this plan of action.

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We enter the village slowly, our weapons put away, a white banner raised. Some mothers hurry to bring their children inside their houses, while men look at us warily. As we walk along the dirt road we are approached by a somewhat young-looking male, who speaks to us in Roggarian, with a thick accent.
"Ye're from Roggar, aye? The elder says he wants to see ye."
He guides us to a larger house, close to the massive structure. In front of it is a bonfire, to which an elderly minotaur man is tending, an old female helping him. He is slouched over, but as we approach from behind him, he stands up straight, a figure between seven and eight feet tall. He turns towards us and speaks in Roggarian:
"Ah, I've been expecting you. I am Elder Buflam Domwurd, this is my wife, Eilma - he points to the female - and this - he extends his arms outward - is the village of Nourik. You've come from Rekazir, I can see."

>>1189390
"Aye I'm charakavin. Newcomer to the lands. I decided to pay here a visit. I hope we can be friends."
Put out my left hand to try to shake his.

>>1189390
Where are the diplomats we sent you a number of weeks ago?
Are you aware that the Mighty has returned to Ezirin and had been imprisoned by the followers of the foreign religion? Now he has escaped, with the help of Roggar, he is rallying the people of his nation under his banner to drive out the lizards and their lick spittle's.

>>1189361
>volunteer
Hearing this, Zol and his men chuckle a bit.
"Don't worry though, we'll be right behind you!"

>>1189390
"Aye. Nice to meet you, m'lord. Haven't seen much of a friendly face in these parts in a long while."

>>1189390
Jerek walks up to the minotaur and greets him.
"Hello Elder of this town, I'm very pleased to meet you, I'd like to learn more about the Minotaurs and these lands."

>>1189390
"Thank ye for seein us elda Domwurd. We came looking for some of our fellows who got lost ere a while ago. And well to look at whats changed about Minotaur people since Roggar explored ere bout.....well it was a great many years ago that's fer sure."

>>1189390
Lutar bows his head in respect
"That is indeed true elder, we are from Roggar. We wish to seek some diplomats that have went missing. We would like to rest in your village and any information you would have on the object of our search would be appreciated.

>>1189390
"Lon Trustsky, it is a pleasure to meet you, Elder Domwurd. "

>>1189390
I just stand there frowning a bit while watching the other introduce themselves.

>>1189390
Good evening, Domwurd, I am Blog, I bear good tidings. Roggar is, at last, offering peace.

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>>1189401
He has to bend down a bit to reach you as he is almost twice your height. You put some pressure with your metal hand and find yourself rather equally matched in pure strength. The old man smiles. "I hope so as well. You appear to be quite strong, noble dwarf, and I see you're no stranger to war." As he says that you are able to see some scars that he himself has - his clothes hide most of them.
>>1189404
"Ah, you've travelled here before?Welcome back, then, may the mountains be kind to you."

"You are all kind, but I am a bit troubled to speak to so many at once. I see you have brought a large party with you - come, I know just the place where you can stay."
He begins walking towards the large structure.
"This place has seen many uses over the years. The village was far smaller when it was built - it once served as a home to Studanek, the great Ice Dragon and protector of the mountains. After his passing it was turned to use for a number of things - shrines, storage, lodgings, a market and assembly grounds for the village. When Rhoznax invaded, they took The Great Den over for the use of their soldiers. They tore down our shrines and replaced them with a temple to their Dark God. "

You enter the building - it has large gates, a tall roof and multiple smaller buildings inside it - storage rooms, trading booths, a lodging house, a tailor's workshop. On the other end there are some shrines, while in the central area the surface is mostly clear, with one large bonfire, directly above which the roof has an opening that is currently shut.
We are given space to leave our belongings and set up tents for most of our party. The Elder takes the leaders into the tavern, where food is being prepared for us. You sit down at a large table.
"If you wish, some of you may sleep in the lodgings here - there's some upstairs and some downstairs." It appears there's underground levels as well.
Before food is served, a young female approaches
"Does anyone want something to drink? We have beer, wine,spring water, fresh milkand airan - that's also made of milk"
"It's good" the Elder tells us "I'll have some of that."

"Order whatever you want, though you'll have to pay for anything other than water. The lodgings will be free and the food that Gotvor is cooking will be on my tab, but for anything else from the village you'll also have to pay."

>>1189469
Some fresh milk for myself. In the meantime, we come seeking some friends who came here and, seem to have disappeared.

>>1189469
"Hm....I think i'll try some of that airan."
[pays the Minotaur woman]

>>1189469
The zealot orders, "I'll have some of that fresh Milkand Airan" The Priestess says, "I'll just have some water." Then Jerek says, "I'll take a mug of beer, make sure its good."

The Zealot and the priestess talk on matter pertaining to their homeland, occasionally talking to the Minotaurs, while Jerek asks questions the Minotaurs on what they do and their way of life, hoping to learn something. He also asks a couple of Minotaurs to arm wrestle.

>>1189469
"I live on bread and water but i am quite happy to receive your hospitability elder."

>>1189469
I will ask them about the Swamp Tribe, and any news they may have heard of them.

>>1189469
"I'll take a beer and thanks for the hospitality. Know where I can get clothing? I need to get something for a lass."

>>1189469
Dick and Tom both order some of the Milkland airan, and attempt to inquire about interesting places in the local area

>>1189469
"Thank you for yer hospitality, m'lord."
Tries some airan.
"Er, if yer pardon me m'lord, but me and my men would like to look around your village, see the sights and sample the wares, if you don't rightly mind."

>>1189469
He orders a water and a meal and heads over to a seat . Bolter orders a beer.

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>>1189469
Ah what a lovely place to live. I will have a beer if you please.
Now gather around if you will as I tell you the tale of Studanek, the last of the north.
Final son of the great and legendary Ledvlevast, he was stolen away from his home alongside his brothers and sisters, only to see them slaughtered before him as he fled for his life in the Goblin riots.
Now in the Mighty he found a friend and a kindred soul, the two formed an alliance with Studanek becoming protector of this mountain and growing to a size that would have made his sire proud.
And while the Ice dragons still live to this day through the Godrics they are weak and weedy things. Unworthy of being heirs to Ledvelast. Studanek was however sadly, as we are all aware, slain in war by men of Roggar.
On that day Ezirin lost an asset, an ally and indeed a friend. Or so it seemed...
Years later the Mighty and his people would see themselves surrounded by enemys. Their situation hopeless. However a man in black upon a horse of pure whit arrived with the aid of 40,000 of the undead.
A black legion.
And through his power Studanek rose again to fight. And though the war was lost, I can assure you men of Ezirin, that if you should ever see yourself surrounded and again close to death, listen for the broken horn, look to the sky and see the black on the ice which flies descend.

The barmaid serves drinks diligently. Soon she starts bringing some spiced bread as well. It's quite tasty and the spices are mild and bearable for everyone.
>>1189487
She appreciates the tip and bends down to carefully fill your jug with airan more so than she does for others. Your eyes are attracted to the bigger jugs of milk for a few moments.
>>1189506
"You'll find a tailor here in the Great Den, Ikacha. She always has some products ready, but if you want to order something you may have to wait a bit. Her clothes are made for people of our size, so she would likely be able to quickly complete an order for any of you."
>>1189517
"You can look around whenever you like, though you should wait until after we've eaten. Gotvor should be ready with the roasted sausages soon."
>>1189502
"Many of the Swamp Tribe returned to our mountains over the years. A few settled here, the eldest recently passed away, but they have families that live here now. Some of us know Roggarian from them."
>>1189489
Three minotaurs arrive soon after we entered and take a seat at a table. They are hunters, back with a successful early catch - a bear, they say, one that had awoken from its slumber too early and had become bloodthirsty, attacking and killing two of the village's goats. The village has more than two thousand minotaurs, it's almost a small town and they even speak of days when there were more people here, before the Rhoznaxi invasion. Jerek is beaten by the first minotaur he challenges and the second as well - his arm hurts too much to challenge the third and they all laugh heartily, admitting that he's strong - for a human.
>>1189507
"The Great Den is, of course, a place of interest for all travellers. Beyond that, I sometimes like to take walks along the goat paths, enjoy the view and the fresh air, but winter isn't the best time for walks, I must admit."
"You can visit the Hunter's Lodge on the eastern edge of the village" one of the hunters says
>>1189524
They all listen with interest, but their reactions to learning of the dragon being raised as undead are mixed.
"Isn't he without his mind now?" the Elder asks

>>1189548
"Re-animated he is little more than a puppet. The being that was Studanek is gone from this plane of existence forever. A sad tale of the end of a entire race of ancients.
Yet the symbolism my dear eldar, is something that will live on forever"

The barmaid starts bringing sausages with tomato sauce, the main course.
"We minotaurs have to work hard to stay this big" the Elder chuckles "The mountains may seem harsh, but we know how to survive - how to herd, farm and hunt. Among the minotaurs there are three large groups - those of the foothills, the Wanderers of the Plains and the Mountainheads. This village is the largest Foothills settlement on the southern side of the mountains - most live in the north. We are the best farmers and craftsmen of our race. The mountainheads are fewer in number and live in smaller villages among the taller mountains, peaks, canyons and passes - they are the strongest warriors and hunters. The Wanderers of the Plains were once nomadic, contending with the centaurs for control of the flatlands. The wars have driven them from their homes - some settled east, closer to the Great Lake, while a few came to us in the southern Foothills. The women of the Wanderers, like my wife, are also the most capable shamen of our race. We men are not well suited to the magical ways, but our women are more capable. Many villages are led by women, in fact. Men of our race who go out into the world often become less savoury - without the harmonic company of a female minotaur, they don't settle down so easily, they are, in a way, always in a rut."
>>1189482
"Yes, you've asked me about these diplomats several times already. They came here in late summer last year, when this village was still occupied by a Rhoznaxi garrison - the commander of that garrison had them all killed."

>>1189580
A damn shame. I hope that that commander found his end in a grizzly fashion.

>>1189580
Wait remember to give the barmaid a tip.
Forgot bar etiquette.
"Not good with magic huh? I can understand for the most part. Only the mistress who leads my group is any good. So what's your thoughts on the war? Surely you've heard of it."

>>1189580
"So each village is led by an elder but do the Minotaur have some kind of leader that they all answer to like a king? I know The Mighty use to rule over all of Ezirin and the Minotaur mountains but was there some kind of middle-taur who helped run the place."

>>1189620
"In the days when the Mighty ruled Ezirin, we had a system of governance. Most minotaurs dwell in villages, small towns and camps, each being assigned to the domain of one of the three cities - Chepazar, Rekazir, Rovinnan. Each of the cities was ruled by a Komit - I suppose that would be something similar to a Count in Roggar. The Komit's title was hereditary, a vassal to the Mighty. Village elders in each city's domain would usually gather once every season in the city on a council to discuss various topics, settle conflicts and, if necessary, remove the Komit from power if at least two thirds of the elders agree that he is unfit for the position. If the Komit is removed or has no heir, a new one is chosen among the elders and approved by the King. Every Komit had a proffesionals army under his command gathered from volunteers and in times of war we call upon all who can to protect our lands."

>>1189589
"That he did." he sighs

>>1189602
She couldn't bend down low enough when she was refilling your jug for you to get the view that Fredrick got.
Having finished his food, the Elder looks a bit saddened.
"War, you say...do you wish to hear what this old man knows of war?"

>>1189681
"Never hurts to know more. I'd welcome the knowledge."

>>1189681
I would very much like to here you speak of war. Did you fight with the Mighty against the Holy Pantheonic Empire? I've only read stories yet I know that was a brutal war, it is said that the Mighty only had less than 8,000 men towards the end of it.

>>1189690
>>1189699
Fredrick leans over to Charakavin and Lucas whispering
"Dont press the Old taur too much. It sounds like a touchy subject for the guy."

>>1189709
"The man offered. I'd consider it even more rude to turn him down and sometimes you just have to get things off your chest."

"We've seen many wars, when your Empire would invade our lands.Many friends, brothers, fathers and sons have been lost to the wars.I myself am not from this village originally. I was born in Rekazir almost a century ago. My parents were among the few people that survived your invasion of the city. When I grew up, I joined the army of the Komit of Rekazir. I became his second in command over time and when your armies invaded the city in the last war and the Komit fell in battle, I took charge of those defenders who were left. Perhaps you know the rest - I negotiated that we are allowed to leave the city. I led my men through the mountains to Chepazar, where we rearmed, reinforced and then retook the Western Fortress. Your armies tried to assail it many times again - I remember the battles to this day, the endless streams of men pouring in and that mighty sorcerer whose lightning ended the lives of thousands - though, as I recall, mostly soldiers on your side. We held the Fortress even when you broke you seized Rekazir for yourselves despite the truce with The Mighty. He called on us to leave the Fortress and to aid him in battling the hordes of Rhoznax. We fought and fought and fought. Ezirin fell, the mountains remained. The settlements in the lowlands fell one by one, but they could not break through the passes. I was leading the defence of Chepazar once, now the first among the Mighty's generals, when the Dragons came. They did not seek to fight us with their claws and their teeth - they could not best us in such a way. So instead they blighted our fields, they poisoned our wells, they slowly starved us out, attacked the villages and forced the women and children to take refuge in Chepazar, but the city could not feed so many. They did not defeat us in one great battle. We melted away, we saw our children and wives pass away of hunger and disease. Eventually, we decided that there was no more chance for us to win. The Mighty led an exodus of those who wanted to follow, away - somewhere to the west, was all he told me. I stayed. The banners of the Dark Moon waved atop the mountain of corpses that Chepazar had become. There were more than a million minotaurs in Ezirin before the war - perhaps over half perished by the end of it. Then they brought in their slavers - those who had fought in the armies were captured and gelded. Men, women and children, condemned to harems, arenas, sacrificed on the altars of Anavark and sentenced to rot away in their mines. They brought in people from across their Empire and settled them in Chepazar, their seat of power in the region. I ran and hid like a coward, I did not want to be a slave. I found this village and started a new life. I became elder, I sought to protect what I could. They did not destroy or enslave all that they found - some places, like this, they subjugated. My wife's brother, Koroam, accepted their foreign faith and was appointed commander of the garrison." he says, with a sad look on his face.

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>>1189752
You poor man. You and your people have my pity. It would be best if you keep the temple of Anavark going and say you killed any ambassadors came as their armies are marching forward and will soon be in our lands.

I'm afraid to say that our crusade has failed.
I wish you the best of luck in the years to come, the battle of Ezirin is over. Now, it is Roggars turn.

>>1189752
"Damn. Just damn. So much lost and it isn't even over yet. I'd give you my pity but that'd be disrespectful so I'll give you my respect as a survivor. Though sad to say my fighting isn't over yet. I wish us both luck. Seems we'll need it."

>>1189752
"I am... saddened by this tale of woe an misery. I have heard of similar tales, and indeed are living on today. It is a shame our people went to war with the other so many times; perhaps we could have been friends instead of foes..."

>>1189752
"That's a lot to take in. I know what you mean about those Anavarki. I saw them not too long ago. We had just come back from an expedition in the mountains having met a hermit and had settled in to get our evening meals when they came.

Hundreds of Were creatures descended from the hills attacking our camp werent sure why but then our of no where descended a black dragon and it seemed as if we were powerless to kill it. though everyone was dealing with the were creatures and trying to shoot the dragon I noticed him.
He was a massive warrior who was fighting against our best and leaders with the army and he just.... cut through them like a scythe through wheat. i didn't know what do to. Then several of my comrades tried to flee him while my Commanding officer tried to fight. She was defeated but wasn't killed.

after that I decide to try and flee with several others on Horseback, we managed to make it to Bloodmist fortress.

I'll never forget that experience.

>>1189806
"Oh yes the cave."

>>1189752
"You know this right?"
Show him my prosthetic.
"That damned place was where I lost my first arm. My real one. That damned dragon. Non of us could lay a hand on him. I was too scared to fight. I ran."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yOZEiHLuVU

You've all finished your food by now.
"Come, walk with me"
You go outside the tavern, into the Great Den. He takes you to the other end, across the broad area. Here you see a number of fairly shrines.
"This one is to Studanek. This one is to the Old Gods, this one is to the Ancestors, this one is to The Mighty and this one is to the Pantheon."
"We only recently erected them. They were all removed by the invaders, replaced by a large altar and statue of Anavark.
When your diplomats came here, the Rhoznaxi had also just sent a detachment of their own soldiers. Koroam had to kill the diplomats, or else the village would be put to the sword by the Rhoznaxi - and so he did. Even then, they did not trust him, so they stayed, to ensure we would not rebel - we weren't sure why they had to do so, it had been years since they'd last left a foreign garrison, Koroam had command of several local warriors and followed orders from Chepazar. Why did they have to leave those soldiers here? Wasn't the war going in their favour now?
Later, during the autumn, we learned why. The rumors could not be contained - The Mighty had returned to Ezirin. Two moons ago, a hooded stranger rode into our village. It seems the Rhoznaxi knew who it was - they ordered Koroam to apprehend him. They knew he couldn't - it was him - our King. He was torn between his duty to his King, his oath as a commander and what he saw as the good of the village. He raised his axe against the human, but could not strike him down - and so, a dark elf sorcerer threw a great fireball at both of them. The Mighty saw it coming and dodged, trying to warn Koroam, but he was too slow. For the first time in many years, I felt bloodlust. I came in from behind and grabbed the elf and broke his neck, while other men from the village threw themselves at the Rhoznaxi, our King joining us in the fight. With him at our side, we made short work of them. Koroam's wounds and burns were too heavy, however. We carried him here, into the Great Den. He spoke with the Mighty for a bit, then asked for a hammer. He walked over to this spot, where the statue of Anavark stood - with the last of his strength he smashed the dragon's face, before falling.
We finished what he had started, tearing down the altar and reclaiming our freedom. We buried Koroam south, in a mound on the edge of the plains, where his ancestors' graves also lay.
Our King stayed here for a few days, gathering some volunteers, before heading east, into the mountains. That is the last I heard of him."

>>1189895
"So that's where he went. I was wondering where he went off to after we talked to him bet he's planning to organize an army to get back at that dragon bastard anavark."

"The Mighty asked me if I wanted to join him. I told him I'm too old for it - he laughed, for some reason. Perhaps when winter passes I will, but I need to protect this village. Rhoznaxi may come here soon. Now, don't let this old bull bore you with talks any longer - enjoy your stay here. I'll be back at my house if you need me. You saw my son earlier, yes? He's probably around there too, if you need directions to some place you can ask him, he knows Roggarian well enough, though he's gotten a bit of his mother's accent" he smirks

Everyone gets a round of freeroam. Roll for whatever it is you wanna do - if it's something that doesn't have any difficulty, like just resting, no need to roll.

Rolled 71 (1d100)

>>1189951
Go visit the Hunters lodge they mentioned

Rolled 29 (1d100)

>>1189951
Go to the clothing store he mentioned and order something for the mistress.
Then engage in some conversation with the lass that owns the shop.

Might as well be friendly with the people in the village.

>>1189951
Fredrick goes to the shrines of the old gods and pantheon does a quick a quick prayer.

Rolled 91 (1d100)

>>1189951
Look around for a weapons store or armory of some kind and drop off one of the extra heavy crossbows we brought as a sign of good will, along with some bolts.

>>1189951
I set my backpack to the ground and put many herbs, ingredients and tools on a stray barrel and start offering my service as "the nomad physician"

Rolled 20 (1d100)

>>1189974

Rolled 87 (1d100)

>>1189951
Find bodys of Roggarion ambassadors and if they have not already been given it, give them a proper funeral. Heck even get in a priest or someone who knows some pantheon funeral rites.
Drape the graves in flags of Roggar. Make them look respectable for the dead.

Rolled 59 (1d100)

>>1189951
The group goes out and attempts to acquire or purchase any exotic animals native to the mountains. It will be brought back to Divata's Pathway, cared for, and studied.

Rolled 30 (1d100)

>>1189951
"The barmaids here have enticed me. Lads, I give you leave to do as you wish. I'm gonna have a nice chat with a couple of the gals here."
Zol walks away. The squire and bannermen look at each other.
"What are we supposed to do then?"
"...fuck if I know. Lets try convince some of these good folks here to come back with us. I'm looking forward to meetin' with that 'helpful' nobleman and his posse with some new friends..."

>>1189971
You trade your two extra crossbows for a plate breastplate and a pair of greaves - recovered from one of the Rhoznaxi soldiers that the locals killed, the armor is too small for a minotaur, but it fits you well. The minotaurs like your crossbows - some of them are strong enough to be able to operate them without the need for mechanisms, in fact.
>>1189955
Your party was invited to hunt for a lion that was prowling around the southern fields - you ventured out in the early morning on the next day and returned in time for lunch with a successful catch! No one got hurt and you shared in the spoils - you were given two of the lion's teeth and offered dinner at the tavern on the hunters' expense. You had a good time.
>>1189974
You attracted the attention of a few children, who were interested in your stuff. On the second day, when the hunters returned from a lion hunt, one of them paid you to check out a few scratches he had.
>>1189983
You were shown the place where they were buried and gave them a proper funeral.
>>1189996
You met a bear tamer, who had a cub he was willing to sell - he wasn't sure if he could entrust you with it, but when you displayed your magic, he decided you can be trusted - it turns out he's a worshipper of Ezdar. The bear is less than a year old, brown and cute.
"You have to put in a lot of care to keep them from growing up violent." he gives you various advice
>>1189961
You had a nice chat with the tailor, but unfortunately she didn't have the materials for the robes you requested. She did sell you a scarf for your mistress, however, embroidered with the traditional symbol of this area, a brown bear.
>>1189969
You felt better after praying.
>>1190019
Zol returns to his party later, his pouch a lot lighter and his body exhausted. Still, he thought, it was worth it.
The party didn't convince anyone to join them.

>>1190043
Don't worry, I will take good care of this cub.

I suggest we all go to sleep in the tavern another night and leave in the morning.

>>1190043
Do not worry about payment good hunter.
I only ask for a few bites of bread for me to live.

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You spent two nights in the village. On the morning of the 7th of Gyolan, you prepare to leave.
What will your next destination be?

>>1190068
Head towards Chepazir, steering clear of any guard patrols.

>>1190068
>>1190071
Head further into the minotaur mountains to check whats going on there then we can go to chepazir

3 rolls

Rolled 73 (1d100)

>>1190102
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Rolled 4 (1d100)

>>1190102

Rolled 87 (1d100)

>>1190102

Rolled 81 (1d100)

>>1190102

>>1190068
"I do not care where I go, so long as I live my life!"
"But, sir, we're going further into enemy territor-."
"Irrelevant! ONWARD LADS!" Gallops away.
"SIR! YOUR GOING THE WRONG WAY!"
"THERE IS NEVER A WRONG PATH IN LIFE!"

Zol eventually meets up with the rest of the party.

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As we climb higher up into the mountain the weather becomes less pleasant. On the 9th snows start falling and our progress through the mountains starts getting slower.

On the 20th we're still...somewhere. We're not fully sure. We've been moving eastwards since we left Nourik.
We reach a crossroads. From a vista point you can see a village to the south - it's burning. The north continues eastwards, while to the north a small path leads to some caves.

A.Continue along the road
B.Go to the burning village
C.Go into the caves

>>1190131
>B.Go to the burning village

>>1190131
B

>>1190131
C

>>1190131
>B

>>1190131
>B.Go to the burning village

>>1190131
>B.Go to the burning village
"Maybe we'll get lucky and find a map that hasn't been torched."

>>1190131
B

We're going towards the village - 3 rolls

Rolled 38 (1d100)

>>1190153

Rolled 49 (1d100)

>>1190153

Rolled 63 (1d100)

>>1190153

Rolled 35 (1d100)

>>1190153

Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>1190153

>>1190131
>B.Go to the burning village
"A village burns? We must save as many as we can!"
"Sir... you just want to go by the fire, don't you?"
"...it's cold so high on my horse."
"Why don't you get off it?"
"I will when you get off yours, pleb."

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onGWF8mz1Zw
A battle is being fought in the village! On one side, the villagers, minotaurs, along with several non-minotaurs - you can't quite tell from the distance - are fighting some soldiers under the Darkmoon banner. The villagers appear somewhat outnumbered - the soldiers are perhaps around three hundred.

A.Observe
B.Join the fight on the villagers' side
C.Attack the villagers

>>1190181
B.Join the fight on the villagers' side
"Fucking lizards. Time to break in the new training."

>>1190181
>B.Join the fight on the villagers' side
"I'm not letting those damned Anavarki ruin anyone else lives. LETS GET EM!"

>>1190181
B

We're going to help the villagers - everyone roll a d100!

Rolled 54 (1d100)

>>1190189
"Time to let loose."

Rolled 11 (1d100)

>>1190189
"Remember your formation boys dont let them cut you off from the rest!"

Rolled 74 (1d100)

>>1190189

Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>1190189
"Let's try this new armor out"

Rolled 7 (1d100)

>>1190189

Rolled 56 (1d100)

>>1190189
>B.Join the fight on the villagers' side
"Onward. VICTORY AND DEATH!"
"...isn't it victory or death?"
"Not if your the one doing the killing."

Rolled 40 (1d100)

>>1190189

oh boy lets get ready for some on the spot medical procedures

Rolled 99 (1d100)

>>1190189

Rolled 87 (1d100)

>>1190189
Jerek takes up a heavy crossbow, created by Pitchfire, and pulls it back, and loads an arrow, he goes down to one knee, and rests his Elbow on his knee, he exhales... He aims at a one of the troops under the darkmoon banner, and squeezes the trigger. A bolt is let loose.

Rolled 3, 38 = 41 (2d100)

>>1190204
Faction roll - Continue expanding my textile hold in the North - starting with areas I would have more influence in, like Ozlakmar and the ports along the Godsjaw coast.

Council Roll - See if schematics and/or prototypes could be made for ships capable of handling heat + cold equally well. Perhaps just resistance first, to see what materials are the best to build with with this in mind.

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>>1190193
>>1190198
You lose Anderbahn and one of your other guards to a large black orc rampaging with his jagged swords. You engage him yourself - two swords face two swords. After a duel that seemed like it took half an hour, you finally strike him down.
>>1190195
Your guardsmen took the brunt of the enemy's attack - three Anavarkist minotaurs and a dozen black orcs crashed into you. You lost three men, while another lies heavily wounded, his right arm cut off.
>>1190196
Your bow claims several enemies' lives
>>1190197
You focus on shooting your crossbow. A dark elf sneaks up on you and swings his sword, but you moved in time and it struck your armor. You managed to kill him with your sword, taking a light cut.
>>1190200
One of the bannermen got hit in the side with a bolt from a southern dwarf fighting for the enemy. The other took some light cuts.
>>1190202
You managed to remove the bolt stuck in the aforementioned Bannerman's side and ensure he won't die.
>>1190204
Jerek claims several kills and gains experience.
>>1190203
Your group tore into the enemy from the side, killing dozens and turning the battle decisively in your favour.

The battle seemed long, but it probably ended within an hour of us joining the fray - a hundred enemies slain, fifty taken captive, the rest retreating.
You work with the minotaurs to put out the fires raging in the village.