>>1712692
D

>>1712692
>>L.Other
Have a waifu adventure

>>1712692
K.

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The council room in Dragonstomb, Vicecouncilor Pen-ce adressing the gathered lords, prayer beads tightly clutched and blood still on his clothes.

“My good lords, my Empress, my fellow servants of the Pantheon.
This very morning, a raid was carried out against a Black Legion safehouse right here in Dragonstomb. The NSA, in cooperation with the brethren from the Knights of Juras, under my leadership, surrounded and stormed this lair of filth and degeneracy.

Re… resistance was heavier than expected. Our enemy fought with the desperation of cornered beasts, and the men under my command… they suffered casualties. Had not the stern and just Lord Juras himself been with us the enemy might very well have made good on their escape.
But the Pantheon held their hand over us, their beloved children, and gave us victory against the heretics. We captured a significant number of the craven dogs, the rest either died to our blades or took their own lives when they saw that there were no escape for them.

This is the second raid against this band of heretical necromancer carried out by Trusted Councilor Drunf, and I can promise you that there will be more to come. We will not rest until the last of these fiends have been captured and given to the flames.

As we speak, our forces are engaged in Eternia, where our intel informs us that the Black Legion is planning operations to spread further havoc in that already much devastated region. I can assure you that all available resources have been diverted to this threat and, with the blessings of Juras, we will strike another blow to these degenerates.

Thank you all very much, and may the Pantheon bless us all.”

>>1712692
>I.Diplomacy & war
Demand that the akeshiguys pay us a huge amount of money for those two islands they snatched from us.

>>1712695
>>1712692
Change to H

>>1712692
>H.Navy

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Short summary of the war so far:
>We declared war on the Caliphate in Stomnis, 812
>We made some early gains on the desert and mountain fronts
>Zhongian joined on the side of Rhoznax
>We pushed their offensive back
>We suffered a big loss at Seldabad, losing 99% of our most elite army
>The Akeshizu Empire rapidly swarmed over the Kingdom of Selaven and conquered it within a few months
>The Royal Treasury was robbed entirely, the Tree of Divata was burned - accused of having links to the terror group known as the Remnant Dawn, the Iron Legion was attacked by royal(and mostly goblin) forces, with Charlestead being sacked.
>The King of Kamborash was assassinated, the Caliphate forces took his capital, Kambor
>The remnants of the Iron Legion, now under the leadership of the Vampire Lord Arthur Whitevayne, allied themselves with the Anavarkists and allowed their forces through the portal in Iron Hall
>Iron Hall was attacked by our forces, aided by brave heroes, who managed to close the portal before the Dark Titan Toimibon could cross over - Arthur having been dropkicked to the other side by an angry guard
>Eternia has been conquered, sporadic resistance persists in some areas - GGG attacks, banditry and necromancers roaming in Charlestead
>We took the initiative on the Zhongi front and successfuly established a foothold south of the Bao river, though we took a lot of casualties in the process
>The Akeshizu Empire annexed the last Whitevayne-held territories, their colonies near Selaven - no declaration of war has been made on Roggar
>Latest news by spatial communications from the mountain front say that General Claudius Vance has finally taken the Fortress of Durga after a lengthy siege

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Still a work in progress

>>1712692
>H.Navy

H - any specific proposals? You can ask your allies for advice if you wish.

>>1712727
Have all our allies, us included, make a combined effort to produce as large of a navy as possible, while still retaining quality. All who are unemployed in our lands can work on this project.

>>1712729
A combination of War Galleys and Early Galleons, whatever they're called

>>1712727
>>1712729
We should approach the dwarves from potential armaments of such a fleet and Anglanorse along with HED to discuss wood logistics along with the structure of Boats and potential standardization of the fleet so that basing problem do not occur

>>1712727
Work on assembling a grand fleet to take an army down to kamboland.

>>1712727
While we work on building up our fleet >>1712732
What do our allies think of a campaign focusing on taking the Zhongian coast north of the large river in the center of the Zhongian Empire.

>>1712727
Why not build heavily armoured troop carriers.
Things that can go down rivers and land troops

All our problems with rivers and logistics are then taken care of?

Imperial Admiral, King Melgant Haraldson, is now working on standartising ship construction methods in the Empire, while Imperial Scribe, King Maldam Kragnan II, is standartising our cannons - in their construction and caliber, so as to make logistics and joint operations more efficient.
Roggar's shipyards are working on building new ships, a balance of war galleys, galleons(the latest in shipbuilding designs, an upgrade of the carracks) and war caravels.

Now we should:"
A.Enter war mode
B.Go to the next turn - have our frontlines stabilize, reinforce and hold for the remainder of the month.

>>1712767
>A.Enter war mode

>>1712767
>A.Enter war mode

Furthermore, Duke Swift-Hands and General Claudius Vance are providing the Imperial Treasury with the loot gained from war efforts, which has aleviated some of the pressure the recent heist put on us.

>>1712767
>A.Enter war mode

>>1712767
A.

Which front would you like to go to?
A.Zhong front
B.Mountain front
C.Desert front
D.Other
E.Special mission(Raid)

>>1712781
A.

>>1712781
>E.Special mission(Raid)

>>1712781
>E.Special mission(Raid)
No choice really

>>1712781
E

>>1712781
E
p-prison break?

>>1712781
>A.Zhong front

>>1712781
E prison

>>1712781
>E

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We've recieved intelligence on the western front - apparently, a rogue Zhongi general has declared Empress Kai to be an illegitemate ruler and has announced his intent to dethrone her and put a descendant of the previous Emperor on the throne.
This general, Fan Jing Tso, is said to be a respected veteran among his peers, but one who is also in bad favour within the Imperial court. He has so far rallied a few feudal landowners to his side along with his personal army - they are said to be based in northeastern Zhongian and could prove an asset to our side.

Winter will soon set in and large armies will find it hard to move around with ease. A raid by a smaller, elite group behind enemy lines has been proposed and our allies on this front are willing to help with it.

Who do you wish to send on this proposed mission? If you have no characters/special soldiers that you can send(They have to be either on this front already or not too far away so they can get there in time) you can message me to be given control of some from our allies(An Ondalian, Paitran or Anglanorse hero/unit)

>>1712927
Sir Biggaxamann the Punished. Equipped with a metal hand with a retractable blade along with a cool eye patch, the big man is back and ready to resume lopping.

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>>1712927
Grand Artificer Ashbearer Swift-Hands
A half-elven goblin of over one hundred years old who has served as the Grand Artificer of Gobboplis overseeing the development of new golems for almost half of that time. He trained for several years with the Hawthorne’s leading to his favoring of fire magic and his terrible temper. When not ranting and raving about the grand elvish plot to control the world Ashbearer is surprisingly diplomatic often being sent out to settle disputes between barons.

>>1712927
General Ma-this, the hatchetman of trusted defense, will go himself.
He'll gladly take all his 200 hatchetmen with him if desired, but if stealth is desired he'll just as gladly make do with just 2 thugs.

>>1712927
Zuìhòu hàojié
Appearance: A generic man from Zhong
Bio: A rice farmer that is now employed by the empire

>>1712927
Sir Bigswordmann the Deranged.
Equipped with a Metal Mask with a ruby Eye. The Large man has journeyed long to be here.

>>1712927
Name: Gremblo Corret
Appearance: A slightly older Halfling, often seen with his trademark staff. Usually has his Heavy Model Golem by his side.
Skills: Golemancy

>>1712927
Hau Hai and Sir Wallace Hai.

Zeros Exton
Equipped with enchanted clothing, Crossbow, Knife, and Shortsword

What route will you take into enemy territory?

>>1713001
Head through more heavily wooded areas to reach our destination - no need to put ourselves, and traveling in small groups should mean food is easier to come by in the woodlands, especially during winter, when footsteps are easily traceable. We can also cover our tracks by making double tracks in the snow.

>>1713001
Head down the river near the Ogre swamps before sneaking past the fortress on land. We will then venture through the mountains towards our goal.

>>1713011
I support this approach, let us set out as soon as possible.

>>1713011
>>1713033
So as not to tarry any further - a plan is put into motion and a force of sixty men in total is dispatched
Give me 3 rolls

Rolled 6 (1d100)

>>1713036

Rolled 78 (1d100)

>>1713036

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As you cross the Bao river and prepare to move on, you are spotted by a border patrol - a force of horsemen, at least a dozen.
A.Fight!
B.Keep going towards the destination, ignore them
C.Other

>>1713058
>A.Fight!
They must not spread the word of our being here

>>1713058
A.
BURN THEM ALL!

>>1713058
A

Everyone present, roll a d100

Rolled 70 (1d100)

>>1713071
pew pew

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Rolled 83 (1d100)

>>1713071

Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>1713071

Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>1713071
Thunderbolt and lightning, very very frightening me

Rolled 19 (1d100)

>>1713071

Rolled 63 (1d100)

>>1713071

Rolled 67 (1d100)

>>1713071

Rolled 74 (1d100)

>>1713071
kitty goes MEOW

A number of patrol members are slain
>>1713073
>>1713076
One of the hatchetmen dies saving Ashbearer's life, but the gobelf is badly wounded
>>1713077
>>1713084
Sir Bigswordmann saves the Hais from a fatal blow
>>1713078
Gremblo's golem is damaged

The remaining patrol members don't seem intent on staying any longer - they'll try to ride away to report about the incident, but those with bows will keep shooting at us
Another round of rolls - choose if you'll try to kill the enemies, help allies or yourself

Rolled 29 (1d100)

>>1713110
Hau will try to use storm magic to target the runners.

Rolled 9 (1d100)

>>1713110
Kill enemies

Rolled 47 (1d100)

>>1713110
kill them all

Rolled 5 (1d100)

>>1713110
Will use wind magic to try to redirect the arrows

Rolled 92 (1d100)

>>1713110
send my pet to hunt down some of the runners, PROTECC my guys here

>>1713110
Ah fuck, I ain't dying here send me back across, i will only slow everyone down.

Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>1713110
Help hais again or he's going to die

Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>1713110
pew pew the ones fleeing

>>1713124
*deadeye stare, bloody hatchet in hand
"Very well, two of my men will be assigned to carry you grand artificer.
If I don't make it back give my regards to my daughter if you would be so kind."

One of the riders manages to escape.
>>1713114
>>1713115
>>1713120
>>1713129
Are wounded and need medical attention(Sir Bigswordsmann only slightly).

We had a few dead(nameless mooks in the raid group) and now have a bunch of wounded. We've only just crossed the river - with the Grand Artificer already chickening out and turning back.
Should we:
A.All fall back across the river
B.Take some time to heal our wounded
C.Send the wounded back across, the rest of us continue
D.Continue onwards immediately

>>1713149
C.

>>1713149
>C.Send the wounded back across, the rest of us continue
They will only slow us down, and speed is of the essence.

>>1713149
D we need to get out of here before more come to investigate

>>1713149
C

The wounded mooks are sent back. If you have a wounded character you want to have sent back, you do - if you want to keep your wounded character going, that's fine too.
We need to get a move on! Another 3 rolls

Rolled 89 (1d100)

>>1713163

Rolled 42 (1d100)

>>1713163

Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>1713163
I'll be fine. Lemme rest before we battle

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You spend hours going south - leaving the swampy area, moving through a lightly forested area not too far from the paved road.
As you stop to catch a breather - Sir Bigswordsmann in particular needing one - you see that you are already being pursued by riders - this time a more sizable group, close to thirty. Across the road there is a village, the mountains are still a few hours' walk south. You haven't fully explored the forest you are in.
A.Go to the village
B.Hold position
C.Head deeper into the forest to hide from the pursuers
D.Keep going south, through the forest
E.Take the road and head south, move as fast as possible
F.Other

>>1713202
>C.Head deeper into the forest to hide from the pursuers
"Time for STEALTH!"

>>1713202
C

>>1713202
c

3 rolls

Rolled 63 (1d100)

>>1713212

Rolled 33 (1d100)

>>1713212

Rolled 9 (1d100)

>>1713212

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A cold rain in the afternoon turns to early snow in the night as you try to find shelter in the forest, wandering almost cluelessly. You finally find what look to be the remains of a small village in the woods - a little over a dozen wooden houses, some collapsed, some burned out to various degrees, three still in mostly decent shape.It appears the place is not entirely deserted, though - we spot about ten figures in ragged clothes, wearing straw hats and capes made of straws. They appear to have some weapons with them.
Our group numbers fifty men.
A.Attack them
B.Ignore the village
C.Try to speak to them
D.Other

>>1713255
>C

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>>1713255
>C.Try to speak to them
"Greetings locals, we come in peace."

>>1713255
C

>>1713255
C

The men are wary of us, picking up their weapons. They seem to have some knowledge of how to handle them and how to form up, assuming a semi-defensible position. They exchange words between each other quickly, before turning to us - they ask us to identify ourselves and to explain what we seek here.

>>1713300
Strolling over to their line, thumbs hooked in belt, Ma-this surveys the gathered rabble.
"I am general Ma-this of Roggar. Me and my companion come seaking the whereabouts of General Tso.
Aid us and you will be richly rewarded, stand in our way and we will do what we must to continue towards our objective."

>>1713300
I'll act as translator - I'll also say that we're here seeking General Tso in order to aid him. If led him to him they'll receive rewards - as >>1713310 says.

>>1713310
this

The men grow less tense gradually, once again exchanging a few quick mutters between them.
"Then you are not our enemies. We are soldiers of Zhongian, but we have left the armies of the false Empress - we seek to join the ranks of General Tso's army ourselves. From what we've heard, the fortified town south of here, Zheshu, is controlled by the good general."
A.Well then, let's get travelling right away!
B.We need to rest - it's dark and cold outside - lets camp with these fellows
C.We'll camp away from them
D.Leave them behind and be on our way
E.Other

>>1715686
>B.We need to rest - it's dark and cold outside - lets camp with these fellows
"Then we shall journey there together come the dawn. For now, let us rest and eat together, let us see how our cooking compares to yours."

>>1715686
>B.We need to rest - it's dark and cold outside - lets camp with these fellows
much could be learn this way and they don't quite look sharp and smart enough to be able to betray us this way.

>>1715686
b.
A-any milk?

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We sit down - the two houses have a short yard distance between them. We erect a makeshift canopy to cover that distance and are able to light a small fire in the middle so we can warm ourselves and some of our food.
The soldiers have some of their own supplies that they let us have a taste of - a flour-product, a type of dumpling, called a "momo", filled with minced meat.
They number fourteen in total - foot soldiers, mostly levies - their leader, Xun, is the only proffesional soldier among them. Most have some armor, their weapons are bows, spears, swords and a pair of shields.
Soon enough, with a non-hostile environment established you begin small talk that leads to questions being asked
"Why do you seek General Tso?"
"What reward do you promise?"
"Why do you invade this land?"

>>1715769
"Well, we didn't exactly invade. The, eh, false empress declared war on us after siding with the anavarki."

>>1715775
"What...race are you?"

Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>1715778
"A...eh, I hail from the west. Where allot of people who look like me live. We're called the felinkot."

>>1715769
"The false empress attacked us after we went to war against the dark dragons! We come offering the general support in arms and gold against her! We would se the shackles of her tryrannt throw of and a true free Zhongi state to arise from it!"

>>1715769
"Our Queen seeks your land as Land for Roggar, That is why we fight, You turning against your queen is in our advantage"

>>1715778
We hail from the north, Zhongi, We are human, just like you.

>>1715769
"So what do you all do for a living? We can see only one of you is a professional? And why do you support the General?"

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>>1715844

>>1715860
"I wont sidestep or beat around the bush and I wouldnt lie to your face"

>>1715860
"Don't listen to him, he is ey uh simpleton"

>>1715860
I hear occidentals like you lot eat felines, is it true?

>>1715864
>>1715860
"Ignore the idiot - do you think Roggar wants war on two fronts? We tried to stop this war with you, which was callously refused by a diplomat. Helping the general is good for both us and you, we have no wish to see more blood spilled on the borderlands between our nations."

>>1715873
>>1715769
"Going further, a white peace or something along those lines could be offered to reward your neutrality with returned lands. I am no diplomat though - that would be up to both our leaders."

>>1715860
A middle aged woman steps up and starts speaking to the soldiers(In Zhongi)
"Excuse me for my poor Zhongi, i only talked with some Zhongi traders that used to visit my fathers shop back in Milln.We come here seeking peace. Violence only breeds more violence, we believe that togheter in support with General Tso we can bring the peace to both of our nation. Believe when i say, war is something none of us want. I lost both my husband and son in this accursed war, and i have seen many more young boys jump straight into their deaths. I will come to General Tso not only as a priestess of Domna but as a wife and a mother that has lost everything dear to her and i wish that none experience such a fate again."

>>1715852
Most of them are farmers, they say, serfs from this northern region. They grow rice, one of them used to herd cows. One of the archers was a hunter. They are worried about their villages being invaded by man-eating ogres on one hand or imperial bureaucracts taxing them to death on the other.
"This place we are in right now - it was a poor village that was being robbed by bandits and taxed by their local feudal lord. He was not paying his own taxes to the Empire though. His lands were burned and he and his family were killed - he was a villain, but did the people here deserve to die for it?
General Tso is a noble and just man - he will bring better order to our land, that is what we believe."
>>1715872
"....only in times of hunger."
>>1715881
Their mood improves somewhat.
"I just want to go back to my home and be with my family." one says
"It was not a rich life on the rice fields, but we had our friends and kin, we had peace and happiness - for generations. Now we are sent to fight men who are the same like us - normal farmers forced to go to war."
Xun has been rather silent throughout the exchanges so far.
"I thought being a warrior meant a life of honour. I still hope I can find that, but a soldier follows orders. I have broken my soldier's vow already by deserting the army, but it is for a greater cause - to serve a better man. I have been taught that at times a sacrifice must be made for a greater cause. There are many - thousands, hundreds of thousands - of soldiers in our Empire, men who will face a similar choice. Perhaps to you Roggarians we are the enemy, but to us this is our home. Many will see your invasion as a sign that they must fight you - and that they must follow the orders of the Empire."

>>1715915
>only in times of hunger

Hershan begins to noticeably sweat

We dine, chat and rest for the night. In the morning we set out - the snow hasn't built up much, the weather is cool, but still cloudy.
We may be able to reach the town today - give me 3 rolls

Rolled 100 (1d100)

>>1715961

>>1715961

Rolled 98 (1d100)

>>1715961
B A B A

Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>1715961

Rolled 53 (1d100)

>>1715961

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Around afternoon, when the terrain has already started to become rather steep, we spot fortifications ahead - a series of garrisoned outposts - wooden constructions mostly, so presumably recently built, but nevertheless fairly complex in their design - multi-layered, designed to repell or delay an attacker while having signal towers that can warn the next fort over.
A formation of Zhongi soldiers flying banners of blue and red march out to meet us. A well-armored man on a horse leads in front.
He asks that we identify ourselves and state our purpose - we do so and after an understanding is reached he allows us to pass. Apointing an escort group, we go through the series of wooden forts and enter the mountain pass proper - in an hour, as the sun is setting, we reach Zheshu. It is a militarized town - not particularly large or rich, its main purpose being the security of this passage.
"A meeting between you and the General will be arranged, but until then we ask that you wait here." we are told
A.Sure, an opportunity to rest (may freeroam)
B.Skip to meeting
C.No, thanks
D.Other

>>1716046
>A.Sure, an opportunity to rest (may freeroam)

>>1716046
>B.Skip to meeting

>>1716046
A

>>1716046
>A.Sure, an opportunity to rest (may freeroam)

>>1716046
a.

>>1716046
>A

Well, you have a day or two free at least - those who are injured may consider using that time to recover. The rest are free to roam in the town or around it.

Rolled 94 (1d100)

>>1716131
Time to have some nice zhongi grub!

Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>1716131
Investigate the feline eating myths. Be careful tho

Rolled 4 (1d100)

>>1716144
"Ah a man after my own heart! Let us find new culinary delights together!"

Rolled 99 (1d100)

>>1716131
Search for fabled Zhongi martial arts scrolls

Rolled 63 (1d100)

>>1716131
Going to see if they have books on interesting subjects.
Mabe history, economy, w/e
I don't really care which subject.

Rolled 16 (1d100)

>>1716131
>>1716148
Stop this cat man from being eaten, bls

Rolled 58 (1d100)

>>1716131
Time to Eat and rest. I wouldnt mind a spot of grog too. teehee

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You all decide to go eat in a local guest house open to visitors. You order the local specialty - Zhájiàng Miàn (noodles with bean paste), with some meat and extra sides. Kolina finds it all increadibly delicious and is able to chat with the cook, learning a number of his recipes and enjoying their conversation a lot.
Bigswordmann is able to rest up.
Biggaxamann gets ill from eating one of the side dishes - something called tofu, made from soy beans.
>>1716148
>>1716159
You are horrified to discover that some of the meat around here - none of it having been served to your friends, though - is in fact from cats and dogs. This is not a rich region and the war has taken its toll - the horses and oxen are still needed, but in many places cats and dogs have been deemed a luxury to have.
>>1716157
>>1716152
You find a monk in the town - hailing from a nearby monastery. He is friendly enough and intrigued by your tales. He spends time with you, teaching you the basics of the local style of kung fu, which is known as "The Leopard's Paw" - a style that is strong, efficient, fast, technical, defined by accuracy, capable of stealth attacks.
He shares a scroll with you, detailing the basics of this style and invites you to visit the monastery at any time you want.

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About a week after our arrival in Zhongi lands we are finally able to meet General Fan Jing Tso - he is an elderly person, yet a man who still retains his youthful vigour and constitution. He invites the leaders of our group(aka 1 character per player) in his local headquarters for tea so that we may speak in essence.
"So, I have been informed of all you've told my men so far." he says
"Now I am here. What do you wish to discuss?"

>>1716302
We would like to discuss a possible Alliance or NAP between the Holy Pantheonic empire and you, our interests against the empress align

>>1716302
Crystal Lord Ado Hatl shall attend. Not to be confused with a certain gay gunsman who reportedly died horribly a while back.

>>1716302
"We're more or less just emissaries sent to broach the topic of an alliance with you - I get the sense from talking to our men and yours that neither side wishes to see blood spilled. On that issue, I think, we are united. Our men only stood and fought after addressing diplomats of the Empress earlier in the war, who were rebuffed - and now your men fight us as we are seen as invaders. Neither side is unreasonable, but looking at the bloodshed, there must be a better solution.

I would propose that in an initial show of trust & partnership we would back off up to a certain point - perhaps the river - in return for your men agreeing not to attack our men, as we will not attack you. If skirmishes occur, we will punish the individuals and hope you do the same.

Of course, this is a negotiation, not a senate. What's your thoughts on this?"

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>>1716302
How do you stand the heat? o.O

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>>1716328
"It is too early for me to make such bargains, but the ideal I have for resolving this conflict is a strike on the capital, having the Empress dethroned, the entire Court thrown out and power restored to the main line of the Kai dynasty - an heir of Guan-lou Kai.
Perhaps I should explain the situation in more detail to you.
You may know that in the previous war Zhongian was initially allied with your Empire against the Caliphate - that was an agreement that was made with Emperor Guan-Lou Kai. He was a great man who recognized the dangers that many in the tiencalen elite posed to the nation - he was on bad terms with those sorcerers and merchants of theirs. While our armies were fighting in the east they plotted behind our backs and instigated rebellions and began open civil war within the Empire, backed by Anavarkist agents. They managed to usurp power and install Jilian Kai, the current Empress - she was the daughter of one of the emperor's uncles. Her mother, Xiula, is a tiencaleni noble, one who had been involved with many previous plots within the Imperial Court over the past three centuries. A cabal exists within those circles - the Ying Quan Zi. They have been around since the early days of the Empire, when the Zhongi and the Tiencalen forged a pact with the Celestials of Wind. They've sought to control the power structures in the Empire, to have tiencalen in positions of influence, to fill the bureaucracy, to direct the cultural development of the nation. They worked with other dark elves across the world to advance the goals of their people - when Aeldabad was annexed into Rhoznax a similar processed occured there and links between the two empires began being built - both on the ground of our worship of Dragons, the threat of Pantheonic expansion and the Tiencalen.
The Ying Quan Zi finally managed to put one of their own on the throne ninety years ago - yet while the Empress is of a fickle character, she is but a face presented to the public - symbolizing the unity of the Empire by virtue of her own blood.
The Imperial Government's power has expanded greatly in these past decades. The Tiencalen have almost full control over it on upper and middle levels. They have imposed imperial governors in most major cities, towns and fortresses, eroding the power of local landowners and feudal lords.
I am not so fundamentally opposed to such an idea, for I have seen the rot that the feudal order has caused in our own society - greed and lust for power for the individual and not the collective. I held the belief that our people must stand together and so I served the Empire for decades - on multiple occasions being the one tasked with taking down rebellious lords.
When our Empire declared war on yours recently I continued following orders - for a while I was commanding the front against your nation, but I was recalled. The Court knows that over the last years I've expressed my own disagreements with the way they rule."

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>>1716432
How do you propose we get into the capital? Surely it's locked Down? And what'll we do, should we dethrone her? The country would descend into anarchy fast.

>>1716432
"The situation is very complex, as you see. Were it just a matter of court politics it would be a simple matter of leading an army on the capital, a few assassinations, battles and sieges.
Yet, as you know, in our nation we worship the Serene Celestials - the divine dragons who protect us. I have had the great honour of speaking to a few of them in person, but even I do not fully comprehend their reasoning. They have allowed the Ying Quan Zi to gain such power and to allign us with Rhoznax and go to war. It is that support for the Empress that gives her more legitimacy than anything else, you see, for the Emperor is the mortal representative of the Celestials' Divine Will.
So you may ask - why have I raised arms against the Empress? There are several reasons for this.
I have seen and done much in my life and travelled to many places in the world. I believe this path that our Empire is headed towards will lead towards its destruction - be it by the hands of our enemies or our "allies".
It is my theory that the Celestials have put their support behind this Establishment partially in the name of stability and peace within the country - but while the unity of the nation has been preserved, no small amount of people have suffered unjustly. The Court is corrupt and does not care for the wellbeing of the nation beyond the need to satisfy their own desires. Their methods of "Keeping the peace" are brutal - blackmail, assassination...my own family was kept hostage to ensure my loyalty when I was charged with putting down the rebellions in the central provinces. When I refused to burn down villages in those rebellious provinces as punishment, I was sent the severed hand of my wife as a reminder.
I greatly respect the teachings of the Serene Celestials - the way in which our nation is run is in direct opposition to those teachings. Avarice, pride, lust and envy drive the wheels of the Court's machinations. I believe that, if shown that an alternative is possible, we can convince the Celestials to support the removal of the Ying Quan Zi from power. If we attempt a "Coup" as you would say in Paitran, without the support of the Serene, it would only result in chaos.
I have not openly engaged Imperial Armies in battle yet. I choose to negotiate, dig in and gather support. The feudal lords of the north and east - especially those who have ties, by marriage or otherwise, to the North, are starting to support my cause. They are not so difficult to convince - among many of the Zhongi humans I am respected and there remains a sentiment of distrust towards the ruling elites.
The biggest issues that my plan is faced are the following - your invasion from the north has now crossed the Bao river. The people feel that you are the immediate threat and that gives legitimacy to the claim that those like me, who oppose the Empress, are enemies of the Zhongi people as well, not just the Court. That is the first major problem I face."

>>1716477
Ma-this, seated crosslegged on the floor, raises his eyes and speaks up for the first time in the meeting:
"Your cause is a just one. Then, tell us. What request would you make of Roggar and her allies then? How can we best assist you in your undertaking?"

>>1716432
"We can reasonably take care of that - but first, how large are your forces, and within reason, how large can you make them grow?

How far we retreat may depend on this - if we go too far back, we could receive a call for help too late, and risk ruin for both parties."

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>>1716477
"The second is gaining the support of the Serene Celestials. To ally myself with a nation that flies a banner of a dragon's skull - while I can appreciate the aid I may be given and believe my cause is just, I realize that it paints me as an even bigger traitor to the realm and all it stands for.
Yet even in the face of these odds, I know that we can not give up. And so I have welcomed you here and have told you what I have."
With everyone having finished their tea, servants bring food.
"Ah, there it is! My personal recipe, one I've improved over years of travel and experience. I hope you will enjoy it!"
The dishes brought contain servings of white rice, vegetables and a piquant, deep-fried chicken, rich in spices and with sides of sauces.

>>1716495
Wolfing down the food, especially the delicious chicken, Ma-this sates his hunger quickly enough.
"I see your dilemma general. Your in a picky situation and our armies to the north are only making it more complicated for you. But as you surely understand our lords will not back down now, not when they believe they hold the advantage. Thus coordinating our efforts would surely be the most advantageous to us both.
Even if we would only be staying in touch by spatial communication, just exchange of information would surely benefit us both?"

>>1716488
"I command fifteen thousand fighting men. I have control over almost all the territory between Chouzha, Min-qaishan and Donghugon - the region is rich in iron and my men are well supplied with arms and armor, but the food situation could be much better. As I said, we've yet to face Imperial Armies in any major battles. The local feudal lords support me and I know of many others who are hoping to join my cause. Our ranks swell by the hundreds every week and I have good officers and experienced soldiers in the core part of my army."
>>1716522
"I certainly believe that access to information is always helpful, General Ma-this - although I have made it a point in my career to try and avoid having my strategies dictated by magic."

>>1716530
"Food is not something we lack in our realm, not to my knowledge. I'm sure we could organize grain shipments to be delivered to you, with neither cost nor strings attached.
Regarding your skepticism of magic, I wholeheartedly agree with you. But for the time being we have few other options."

>>1716530
"You're the same as me then. Magic can be useful if it provides an extremely tangible aid, as spatial does with transportation of smaller squads, but it is more useful to the survival of individual soldiers, not the tactic of the army as a whole.

Let's deal with the tangibles you spoke of just now - I will not lie, I am unsure of how many men the Imperials are capable of rallying, but your numbers are less than ideal. What we should focus on is propaganda. I understand your potential wariness in that, but it could be quite an effective tool to gain soldiers for your side, and it wouldn't be lying. From what you've told us, you've remained loyal through and through - we would just broadcast that using papers and posters where the Empire shields the eyes and ears of your people. It will be important to win the first few battles, as not to demoralize those currently standing with you, and the many others you speak of.

Food can be organized mostly on our part, as we are not suffering from a lack of it at the moment - we could also bring in our own smiths to work closer to the border. I'm unsure if you would want them here, we do not want to tarnish your reputation more than your enemies have by portraying your actions in such a negative light. Your metal will be useful, for sure. Cannons and the like could easily take down ships if we have enough.

As for strategy, you speak of a coordinated strike on the capital - we can discuss this later, but we need to know what we're up against in order to come up with a plan. Can you speak to the numbers of Imperial soldiers, any secrets known to you as far as tactics and squads go, or the numbers of Serene Celestials within your Celestial Pantheon?"

>>1716549
Hershan has gotten noticeably tense after the food has been brought out.

"I-I agree with the food shipments. Hunger would cause a major eh..stake, in your plans. For this Strike, when's the soonest we could do it?

>>1716571
"Our peacetime standing army numbers 120 000 fighting men. At least twice that many have been raised as levies by this point - between one and two hundred thousand men are deployed on your front, around a hundred thousand are supporting the Rhoznaxi on their fronts, the rest are in reserve, in secondary lines of defence, protecting the capital and key cities. There are concerns, from what I've heard, of the Akeshizu trying to invade our island holdings - I am sure that many resources are being spent on building up the fleet. I have recently heard of your own naval victory near Baodar-shi. A dominance by sea opens many option to us.
In regards to trade, it is possible for my forces to seize control over one or two of the nearest border fortifications - we will hold them for ourselves and will not let any foreign armies march through, but shipments of food for the people are perhaps something that will be accpeted.
Have you considered making use of your allies? Roggar is not the only nation in the Pantheonic Empire."

>>1716612
"Ondalia could provide support, provided that they are swayed to the cause. Anything in particular from them, besides supplies?

>>1716612
As Hershan said, the Ondalians are our breadbasket.
Other than that, the proposals by Hau Hai are things I believe we can safely promise on behalf of our masters.
A number of mages to help us communicate, grain shipments, some smiths and engineers to assist you with your iron, and assistance with printing and productions of pamphlets and similar stuff to help you spread your message.

If there is anything else we could offer you on behalf on our masters, do not be shy to speak up. We desire as little blood to be spilt between our people as possible."

>>1716612
"Alright, considering our numbers, we need to figure out a strategy. How do you wish to go about this - as fast as possible, or as clean as possible? Because I'm not sure if time is on our side here. If Rhoznax catches wind of our involvement to a heavy extent, they'll be on our tails sure as a rooster crows in the morning."

>>1716632
>>1716626
>>1716618
"The plan I propose, now that I've heard your ideas, is the following:
We will declare no open alliance or even an official truce with your side. We will seize the nearest border fortifications and hold them - your armies will not be allowed to pass, but your merchants will. We will conduct trade and you will indirectly aid our efforts through that trade - under the appearance of smugglers, if need be.
We will keep in secret communication with you by spatial means. We ask that any military operations you conduct against our Empire aim to cause as few casualties as possible - especially civilian ones. Your activity in the west, on land and sea, will draw the Imperial Armies' attention there, allowing our forces to grow. I will try to convince the Serene Celestials to support my cause as best as I can. If a chance to eliminate the Empress and her Court presents itself, I will act on it. If at either of these phases I require your aid, I will be in contact with you immediately."
"Is there anything else to add?"

>>1716715
"I believe this agreement to be sufficiently beneficial to both our sides.
I see no problem with it, neither will our lords back home."
Extending his hand "As you say, 一言为定."
Turning to his fellow Roggarians "My wife taught me that phrase, she's from zhongqian you see." he explains with a shy smile.

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"If I may ask, how is your case seen with the tribesmen in the hills? Are they adding their spears to your cause?
My wife have told me a few tales about the hillpeople and their strange customs and costumes you see, and the topic holds interest to me."

>>1716743
"A deal is struck" He says in Roggarian "As you say" shaking your hand
"As for the question of the tribesmen - over the past century and a half they've grown more "civilized" as those in the other provinces may call them - which is to say, adopting the newer technologies of the Empire, but they still hold to their traditions. The hillsmen live in the easternmost provinces of the Empire - in the early days, before Zhongian was fully unified, they were led to taking up such a way of life by frequent raids from centaurs and orcs. In periods of peace with those peoples some amount of cultural exchange occured - you can find some centaur and black orc communities in the region. The hillsmen have a proud history as warriors, defending their homeland and, through that, the rest of Zhongian - when the Great Wall was built many of them would man the posts along it, keeping us safe to this day. Yet the culture that they formed over two and a half centuries was not entirely abandoned. Some gradually moved into the lowlands, in places like Donghugong, while others still live the way their ancestors did. One group that lives in the southernmost edges of the mountains today have accepted the Anavarkist religion and have developed interesting new customs, a mixture of east and west.
The tribesmen are a people I respect and have good relations with - many have joined the ranks of my army so far and many more will do so in the near future."

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Our expeditionary force into Zhongian has accomplished its mission and most of its members will be returning north.
While on the western front the situation has become more complex, another operation behind enemy lines is being planned in the east.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9FzgsF2T-s

The details are being kept confidential for now so as not to alert the enemy to our plans, but what's been given to Roggarian military command is the following - a number of prisoners taken from the Battle of Seldabad, many of them previously presumed dead, are being kept in a location behind enemy lines that we will have the opportunity to strike at.
The operation is planned for launch around New Year's Eve - you can send characters/soldiers(make up some new ones if you have to, better to have more players involved rather than just spectating) on this mission - they will be gathering in Hasgaldam, from where they'll recieve briefing and begin the operation. Bring up to ten characters/units - if you plan on bringing more than one, it had better be elites, though.
We'll continue tomorrow(Saturday) around 1pm EST - have your agents participating in this mission ready by then. You can ask me to give you control of a hero/unit from an allied nation if you don't have anyone to send from your faction.

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>>1716896
Jasper, baron of Roggar, hero of the realm and favored of Empress Wave, orders his loyal dog of war, Longknife, to go forth and bring him glory. The seasoned raider perfect for such a task.

Then, egged on by his wife calling him a big fat coward, he volunteers to join himself.
He drags his assistant, Councior Xing Qiu, along. His skills at language, accounting and magic might prove useful.

Longknife, cursing his bad luck, orders his four best warriors from his Flamkorian guard to accompany him. Hackblade, Trispear, Knifeeye and Chainmaster shall serve as his personal guard.

So all in all, 7 guys.

>>1716896
Zalian himself shall come along on this, worried that such a dangerous mission may endanger the staff, he entrusts it to High Priest Gordon, who, after the burning of the Tree, wanting revenge, has travelled to the frontlines.
Along with Zalian shall travel Geriusin Verdir, a Fang from the divatan order of the Jaw and Sebastien II Hennequet.

3 Total.

>>1717200
I'll also bring along barius divata, a retired head of war for the divatan order, has a history with longknife... so 4 total

Is this still open for invite?

>>1717685
Yea dude https://discord.gg/QBEY9Z

>>1716896
The Rangers are sending one of their more skilled members to particpate in this operation, the one known as Nebrun as called by his peers. With this mission he hopes to distinguish himself among the other men in this war.

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>>1716896
Sending Nothos Andarak

>>1716896
Sending Simeonall,his bodyguard "Vy" and Reimar Nomin.

>>1716896
Only one Hawthorne shall attend, but it shall be Persephone herself. She and Jac go back a long way, and despite her age, she still cannot forgive those who have hurt her family.

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>>1716896
Baron Peeper Sword-Arm of Stoman’s Gate
The Sword-Arm family was raised to nobility during the great Anavark War as Peeper’s grandfather fought bravely at both sieges of Dominas alongside the Emperor. The wily young Peeper is known for the rebuilding of the Ezirin into an thriving part of the Kingdom whilst establishing large trade ties with the Caliphate. Some rumors even fly that his wife is a dark elf but no substantial evidence has been put forward on this matter.
Equipment: Flail of Frisgoblin, Windworn Armor, Shield of Warding, Amulet of Disguise

Along with 6 Elite Stoman's Gate Mountain Guard

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In a certain location in the city of Hasgaldam elite warriors, agents and lords from the Pantheonic Alliance are gathered for a secret meeting.
The issue at hand - the discovery of a prison camp in which the survivors of Seldabad are being held. Seated or standing, the diverse crowd that's been gathered is finally (somewhat) silent when a sharply dressed, but otherwise average-looking elvish man stands in front of them.
"Lords, Ladies, Sirs and Madames. I'm Dominion Intelligence. I ask for your attention."
"You all know that we've discovered a prison camp holding prisoners from our side. That's not all we know. We know it's exact locations, in southeastern Setyrias. We also know two more things. The prisoners will soon be transported south, to Hajatas - they will be taken to Kambor city, where the Vampire Lord Arthur Whitevayne resides, now an ally of Anavark - the exact purpose that these prisoners are to serve there is unknown to us. We have an opportunity - to free our brethren."

>>1719443
"We have been informed of there being 3 possible ways we could go about this. Could you explain further?"

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>>1719443
"Well, when cooking it is of vital importance to know just when to take the meat away from the fire, and it seems this is just the opportunity.
Tell us what to do and I shall lead us to victory, all for the glory of Wave."

>>1719456
"As the honoured lord said, we have three main options before us. One is to attack the prison camp as soon as possible to liberate the prisoners. Another is to attack the convoy at sea. The third option is to attack Kambor once the prisoners are there."
"Each option brings with it its own challenges."

>>1719519
An old man with a cane speaks. He's got a scarred face, and his accent is thick, but he gets the point across.

"If they've got difficulties we should at least bother discussing them.

Sea is risky, allows for dragons, but also means greater maneuverability.

Land hasn't done well for us so far, and I don't believe it will either.

And Hajatas, well, is Hajatas. If the animals don't get us, I fear the vampire will.

I say we move when they're in the water, but that's just my read of the situation."

>>1719532
"I must agree with this man, land will mean travelling across a desert, and the camp itself won't be easy to take either. We have a well-established and powerful navy in the east which we can use, and in Kambor, as the man says, if the Animals don't get us the vampire will. Not many expeditions have returned from Kambor."

>>1719532
"Aye, Jac speaks the truth."

In general it is agreed upon that the sea route is the most sure to bring success.
The elf puts his thumbs in the highest of his many belts.
"We expected as much. The plan of action we've already prepared to execute is as follows - send our armies forward as diversionary attacks to take the enemy's attention in that direction; send our main eastern fleets to attack in support, to draw the enemy's fleet out - send an elite strike force ahead to intercept the convoy."
A.This seems like a good plan
B.Nah

>>1719611
A

>>1719611
A

>>1719611
>A.This seems like a good plan

>>1719611
A

>>1719611
A

5.1.814 - the operation is launched. Give me rolls for the following:
>HPE army advance
>Elvish army advance
>Main fleet attack
>Strike force advance

Rolled 76 (1d100)

>>1719663

Rolled 62 (1d100)

>>1719663

Rolled 30 (1d100)

>>1719663

Rolled 89 (1d100)

>>1719663

Rolled 24 (1d100)

>>1719663

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The news we recieve say the armies on land are doing well, while the main fleet is encountering more issues with dragons having engaged them.
The Strike force is made up of thirteen fast ships, their speed enchanted by wind and water magic - the largest of them has a wide deck, on which several griffons are perched, ready to fly off into battle.
The Roggarians are on board two fast attack ships, outfitted with six cannons on each side, archers and mages on the forecastle and an aftcastle for a ballista.
The convoy is spotted - the winds and tides are in our favour and our ships are able to maneuver well to get in range to begin opening fire with their cannons - three escort ships down, another dozen to take care of! Aside from the war galleys that make up a large part of the Rhoznaxi fleet, we also see larger, carrack-type ships - capable of bearing more cargo and crew, our mages are able to sense more life signs from them - that's where the prisoners are!
Give me a round of 3v3 for ship engagements while we get in closer to begin personal actions.

Rolled 92 (1d100)

>>1719724
mem

Rolled 96 (1d100)

>>1719724

Rolled 83 (1d100)

>>1719724

Rolled 35 (1d100)

>>1719724

Rolled 1 (1d100)

>>1719724

Rolled 82 (1d100)

>>1719724

271vs118
+10 equipment +10 surprise +10 tactics -10 numbers

Our strike force is made up of elite crews able to load their cannons quickly, the ships are outfitted with highly skilled archers and mages - and the convoy is not guarded by any dragons as far as we can see! The element of surprise still working in our favour, we swiftly maneuver around the enemy, hitting them with broadsides, turning around so we can shoot them with the other side as well - within a matter of minutes all the escort ships are sunk and it's just the three carracks left - those we can not afford to sink - we must board them! We get in close, none of our ships having been sunk so far and begin our attack! The boarding ramps are extended and ropes to swing to the other side are prepared - those with ranged attacks begin performing them from the decks of our ships while others go into the melee.
The two ships on which the Roggarian fighters are will attack the same target
Everyone who sent characters! Roll for them now, state what they'll do and throw a d100

Rolled 53 (1d100)

>>1719765
Initial flyover, using fire to try and melt cannonballs as they come our way. No targeting the boats - don't want to burn the prisoners.

Rolled 89 (1d100)

>>1719765
provide air support

Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>1719765
"QUICKLY MEN! FOLLOW ME! FOCUS ON THE MAGES!"

The Baron casts magic striking out with wind blades at the riggings and sailors who rush to meet the Roggarian strike force.

Rolled 4 (1d100)

>>1719765
All shall charge straight into battle, gaining glory and kills alike!

Rolled 48 (1d100)

>>1719765
Vy starts zapping enemies using lighting attacks while Simeonall and Nomin board the ship.

Rolled 67 (1d100)

>>1719765
Join the others in the boarding party and enter close quarters combat. Retrieval of the prisoners as quick as possible is the top priority!

Rolled 42 (1d100)

>>1719765
councilorroll

Rolled 53 (1d100)

>>1719765
JASPER AND LONGKNIFE COMBO ATTACK CHARGE!

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>>1719765
Azeil Farcall uses spears of Ice and his centuries of hunting experience summons javelins of ice and hurls them at the enemy specifically aiming for the one working the wheel...maybe even entangle or damage it.

>>1719773
It's a dumb idea. You don't cause any harm to anyone, but you don't do much good with it either.
>>1719780
Nothos, atop his pegasus, provides support from the sky - the bewildered crewmen have never seen such a creature and do not know how to engage it - with his magical ranged attacks he kills many on the deck
>>1719781
You repel the enemy's charge yourself, slowing their momentum and allowing our side to have the effect of initiative
>>1719785
You all charge into the fray. Sebastien is slain, Zalian and Barius take medium damage, your Fang is barely wounded. They don't get too many kills as your allies steal them from you.
>>1719789
Vy gets a few kills, while Simeonall and Nomin board the ship - Simeonall almost falls overboard when a lazdverk with a bardiche attacks him, but he is protected by someone - a familiar face of a knight of Lakton.
>>1719794
You claim quick, effective kills.
>>1719801
>>1719804
The Councilor's men take some wounds, but suffer no casualties as they help clear the deck

With the top deck cleared you move down, into the hold! Another round of rolls.

>>1719820
You slip and fall overboard, hittng your head on the way. Ouch. At least you're still consciouss - somewhat.

Rolled 24 (1d100)

>>1719827
Seeing that a reckless charge killed sebastien, they choose to go for a slower advance, keeping with the battle line. They will try to get some kills tho

Rolled 32 (1d100)

>>1719827
try to PROTECC

Rolled 93 (1d100)

>>1719827
Unslinging Frigoblin, the mighty flail enchanted with Ice the Baron nods to his men muttering a quick prayer before charging across onto the enenmy ship.

Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>1719827
I'll go ahead and enchant my (Persephone's) glaive with a heating enchantment, before striking at the necks of the enemies. While it won't be on fire, the localized heat should allow for deeper penetration into their fleshy bits. Cauterization should also happen, not that it matters when their necks are cut, and breathing stymied.

>>1719827
Vy casts medium storm shields to protecc while Simeonall and Nomin advance.

Rolled 6 (1d100)

>>1719849
smhh

Rolled 80 (1d100)

>>1719827
Azeil attempts to salvage this situation and climbs aboard before using Ice magic to try to trap the Wheel of the enemy vessel to prevent escape, the odd javelin too

Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>1719827
Keep fighting as I've been taking down people as efficiently as possible while keeping an eye out for prisoner cells

Rolled 59 (1d100)

Councilor's rolls

>>1719843
You fall to the end of the formation and claim no kills.
>>1719844
You protect the skies. No enemies come that way.
>>1719846
You and your men lead the charge below deck to great success!
>>1719848
You wound a few enemies and one of our own(Nomin) by accident.
>>1719849
Vy's shields protect Simeonall and Nomin from being killed by the attacks of a zavinum! The great lizard, his head practically hitting the "ceiling", is a major obstacle to your advance - with two of his arms he strikes the two nobles and wounds them badly, but the effect of the shields saved them from dying. Vy, on the other hand, is hit in the face by a javelin from the enemy side.
>>1719862
Ha har! You've secured the wheel! not that there was anyone there, since the action has already moved below deck.
>>1719866
You dodge an attack, roll between his legs cut the zavinum in the back of his knees, bringing him down before someone behind you spears him through the face. You keep going - the prisoners must be on the lower level.
>>1719914
A few wounds here and there - Knifeye had to be pulled back after getting an axe to the side of the face, chopping off his left ear. Still, helping make progress.
You're on the lowest deck - here the prisoners are kept - the last guards stand before you and freeing them!

Rolled 23 (1d100)

>>1719920
Try to sense where the imprisoned are and relay the info

Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>1719920
Cut them down with the glaive - use barrels to keep the guards away while I attack.

Rolled 51 (1d100)

>>1719920
"COME ON YOU DOGS! SLAUGHTER THEM ALL! WE NEED TO GET TO THOSE PRISONERS!"

Rolled 44 (1d100)

>>1719920
Finish off the guards with my allies and see about freeing the prisoners

Rolled 48 (1d100)

>>1719920
Wait above deck for any trying to escape or sneak away or hide...get some prisoners.

Rolled 82 (1d100)

>>1719920
Break through the last of the guards, Zalian has tears in his eyes, is brother, Calian, so so close!

Rolled 3 (1d100)

Councilardude rolls

>>1719937
You relay the info. It doesn't help in any way since the others already knew it
>>1719939
"Who the hell puts barrels of gunpowder here?" you think to yourself as the explosion knocks you out - you do not die, but it leaves its marks on you
>>1719950
It's a boring few minutes of waiting. No one comes.
>>1719963

Jasper - is fine
Xing - nothing too serious
Longknife - blind in one eye, broken ribs
Hackblade - hacked up
Trispear - fine
Knifeeye - his ear still hurts
Chainmaster - yeah, he's fine
>>1719956
>>1719949
>>1719945
Together you push through, finishing off the last of the guards and begin releasing the prisoners
Wait, these are all Paitrans! Not a single Roggarian among them!
You get word that one of the other ships has been secured as well - with some lower-ranking prisoners there - a fat gnome, some kobolds and other soldiers.
The largest of the ships is yet to be secured - in fact, its crew has pushed off the attackers so far - you'll have to focus your forces on it!

Rolled 43 (1d100)

>>1719999
"FORWARD MEN! FOR ROGGAR! FOR THE PANTHEON!"

Move to the main ship! We shall force our way through with blood and steel!

Rolled 40 (1d100)

>>1719999
THE FIRE RISES (fucking fireball the enemies, reeeee)

Rolled 92 (1d100)

>>1719999
Welp time to make some ice boarding bridges. Increase our options and prevent escape

Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>1719999

Rolled 94 (1d100)

>>1719999
Time to pull out my bow, start trying to take out their mages and ranged fighters to provide the others more breathing room as they board.

Rolled 87 (1d100)

>>1719999
"Damn it all, they're really defending the roggarians! Maybe its for a reason..."
Continue to press onward, paving the way for other to follow

Rolled 61 (1d100)

>>1719999
Air support, again

Rolled 66 (1d100)

>>1719999

>>1720014
Your precise shots are a geat help, eliminating multiple enemy ranged fighters.
>>1720014
You make two bridges that hold well, after which you shoot some enemies with ice lances and proceed to get some kills with your own weaponry.
>>1720027
You charge forward on one of the bridges, jumping into action and claiming many kills
>>1720029
You help from the sky - eliminating one enemy wind mage who tried to get higher up.
>>1720008
You fight hard and true, but see one of your guards fall as a fireball cooked him inside his own armor.
>>1720012
While you manage to kill a number of enemies with your fireballs you see that the fires that have started on the deck are dangerous - and the enemy is using some of them to their advantage.
>>1720017
None are slain, but Jasper and Chainmaster get some bad wounds.

You've pushed them into the ship's interior now! Onwards!

Rolled 13 (1d100)

>>1720049

Rolled 47 (1d100)

>>1720049
"Dammit Persephone! CONTROL YOUR SHIT!"

Focus on working as a group and helping secure a foothold on deck allowing reinforcements to come on.

Rolled 73 (1d100)

>>1720049
The Fang, shapeshifts fully into his true form, that of a bear, and starts slashing and hacking away at any foe that dares meet him in battle!

Rolled 9 (1d100)

>>1720049
Redirect the fires to kill the enemies. Fuck them, flame is something of Persephone's domain, and she doesn't want prisoners killed.

She was born in the darkness, shaped by it - these scaley freaks just worship some bigger scaley freak who worships an asshole named Dark.

Rolled 21 (1d100)

>>1720049
begin looking around the ship for anyone hiding and battle to ensure the way to the powder storage is clear. No one's gonna blow this thing up on us. Play defensive

Rolled 89 (1d100)

>>1720049
Smhhh, protect the councilboiz as best to my ability.

Rolled 95 (1d100)

>>1720049
Once again enter the fight in close quarters as I did the last ship.

Rolled 76 (1d100)

I got this

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>>1720131
Jasper and Chainmaster are sent back to be treated - the rest keep advancing, helping to take down multiple enemies.
>>1720056
Another one bites the dust, but you keep pushing on!
>>1720059
Through growling noises and heavy, but definately not slow movements you tear apart your enemies one by one.
>>1720063
>>1720062
A powder barrel explodes, knocking the winter elf away.
>>1720076
Your quick, efficient work paves the way forward for our advance.
We finally make it to the first prisoners - however, before we can begin releasing them we encounter a number of guards holding the line, with one unusual fellow among them. He wears plate armour in a style not too diffirent from that of Roggarian armor, with a red silken sash across his shoulder. He puts aside a pipe, smoke rising from his nostdrils.
"Well hello there, chaps" He says in fluent Roggarian, his foot on the neck of a prisoner sprawled on the ground.
"Would be a shame if all these prisoners you want to rescue just...died, right when you've gotten so far, wouldn't it?"
"Mass combat has such great dangers involved, after all - you've probably seen for yourselves, been bitten by the flames" he smirks "So why don't we settle this like a Rog'gora, eh? Send your best fighter forward to face me, Emir Zoubrion Harakond. Win and the prisoners are yours. Lose and, well, you'll have to fight for them. Try to attack me unfairly now and they just die - along with all of you."

>>1720166
I volunteer as tribute !

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Rolled 39 (1d100)

The man takes another whiff, looking at the pipe, before handing it to one of the guards "I'll finish it later"
He pushes the lazdverk in front of him to the sides with ease and stands opposite of Nothos. Taking a fine saber from his scabbard, he lays it on the ground and then assumes a fighting pose, raising his fists up.
"Come on then, Lord Andarak!"

"Fuck him up Andarak!"

Rolled 66 (1d100)

>>1720232
Let's do this then.
Fists only.

Raise my fists and let's start duking it out

Rolled 98 (1d100)

>>1720232
have at it m8

Rolled 100 (1d100)

Having just removed his armor, the lizardmanan is now a foe that can be harmed by fist blows - the two diplomats begin with some jabs to judge their distance - but Nothos then suddenly rushes forward and lands a strong uppercut on the lizardman's jaw, pushing him back, leaving him coughing.
He raises his fists once more.

Rolled 42 (1d100)

>>1720307
smhhhh fugg em up again

Rolled 75 (1d100)

Nothos tries to do the same maneuver - a rush and uppercut after some quick jabs - but instead a sidestep and hook from the left hits him first, interrupting his attack - but it's not just that, as a hook from the right also lands on the dwelf's face, followed finally by an uppercut that sends him back several feet.
"I'll wait for you to get up. You can always surrender - though you know what that means."

Rolled 41 (1d100)

>>1720335
Bob and weave boi Bob and weave

Rolled 17 (1d100)

Seeing that the head is being protected, Zoubrion goes in for the body - punch after punch into the dwelf's abs, keeping the pressure on him.
"Let us see what will break first! Your body - or your spirit?"

Rolled 95 (1d100)

>>1720352
Fuck up his chest, leave him breathless.

Rolled 80 (1d100)

In just the right moment, Nothos' counterpunch lands true into the lizardman's chest, knocking the wind out of his lungs just as he'd taken a breath - the Emir coughs and gasps for air as he falls back, a moment Nothos utilizes to keep going for his body, which the Emir is now frantically protecting as he tries to catch a breath.

Rolled 79 (1d100)

>>1720371
Keep up the pressure

Rolled 67 (1d100)

Nothos still keeps the offensive on, landing hits in both body and face - but none of them are hard enough, the lizard's tough defence having kept him standing enough for him to now be able to fight properly, though his breathing is still heavy.

Rolled 61 (1d100)

>>1720397
Don't let up the pressure

Rolled 28 (1d100)

Nothos goes for a punch to the lizard's head- it lands, but just barely, while the lizard's opposite arm extends around the one that had just struck him - performing a cross-counter, smacking the dwelf good. Both are now tired and bruised, but the lizard is still having breathing troubles.

Rolled 71 (1d100)

>>1720437
End it with a supreme suplex baka.