>>2124265
"Let the Blood flow!"

The main force will position itself in between the Reptarian force and the ocean while the cavalry moves to burn the ships.

>>2124271
Supporting

>>2124271
Supporting.

>>2124271
Supporting

>>2124271
To clarify, their ships are near Threetans and continue along the coast going southerly.

A. Proceed
B. Don't proceed
C. Other

>>2124290
A

>>2124290
C. Feint towards the ship but move to double back as soon as the armies are close to each other.

>>2124290
A

>>2124290
>C. Other

Switch to C

>>2124290
Switch to C

Moving for the coastline where the ships lay at Threetans some days away, the cavalry seem to have provoked a response from the enemy. Caught off guard by the number of mounted units, they move in unison to crush them...

DC 20, -15 speed, -10 known terrain, -5 experience.

Rolled 50 (1d100)

>>2124308

Rolled 14 (1d100)

>>2124308

Rolled 11 (1d100)

>>2124308

Rolled 64 (1d100)

>>2124308

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You shouldn't have had to roll, my mistake.

And of course, are outpaced the entire way. Except something does seem to be happening amidst the Reptian army... still, it isn't obvious. Some form of smoke does appear to be coming out of their central column though; and after that, they appear to be moving forward! The battle has begun at last.

Commander(s), state your plan(s).

Commanders present:
- Kato
- Chad (in charge)

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Map with cavalry included.

>>2124372
Hold position. They will come to us.

>>2124348
Move the bloodguard to our right flank so that they’ll be in a better position to attack the Reptian left flank.

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And indeed, positions hold, or at least that of the cavalry; most men do not question the command and for good reason. With the enemy coming off of the terrain advantage they have gained, there must be good reason for it. Their descent seems painfully slow, and their approach even more so. As the sun slightly dims, it is clear that over an hour has passed, and yet their march only brings the main forces—and not even their easternly flank nor their archers or rock throwers—down from their position on the hill. Yet in the distance, something is spotted approaching. Cavalry. It seems that with the introduction of your own, the enemy has made its move in a similar way. Still, theirs seems to number only 600 or so, some hundreds below the roughly 800 who presented themselves under Chad's command for the battle. Yet, your main force makes a move as well, as the Blood Guard position themselves in such a way as to enable them to get at the left flank of the adversary, though it gives the enemy a bit more time for the cavalry to appear.

Commanders, what will you do?

>>2124405
Hold position on the Calvary.

>>2124405
Have the entire line move forward and angage the enemy. Although keep the bloodguard from engaging the enemy on the hill.

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As always, coloring outlines meet the same themes as normal.

Purple = Command unit
Red = Elite unit
Light Blue = Rock thrower
Purple = Archery
Blue = Cavalry


While the cavalry faces its opponent that is just starting to appear on the field of battle, the two armies are coming nearer and nearer with each step. Even though the western side of the Ieran forces are feeling the blows of rocks and arrows (from ranged combatants moving slightly over to the west), they do throw back some amount of javelins in return. However, it is not an equal amount, and that is noted, as too is the advance of the left flank of the enemy. They move forward with the back of the main infantry's line, and as that group meets with the point of the Ieran "arrow", the true fight finally begins.

Commanders, what will you do?

>>2124451
Feint an attack towards the flank then move to engage their Calvary if they move. If the Calvary does not move go for a full charge.

>>2124451
All forces, move forwards and engage the enemy. They shall know the strength of Ieren and Isan arms.

For the melee, DC 60, +5 flanking potential, +5 ranged vulnerabilities.

For the cavalry, DC 40, -5 size, -5 enemy inexperience.

Rolled 50 (1d100)

>>2124489

Rolled 42 (1d100)

>>2124489

Rolled 70 (1d100)

>>2124489

Rolled 58 (1d100)

>>2124489

Rolled 34 (1d100)

>>2124489

>>2124489
(-5 to both, better armor)

Rolled 7 (1d100)

>>2124489

Rolled 39 (1d100)

>>2124489
Anudda one

Rolled 33 (1d100)

>>2124489

Rolled 49 (1d100)

>>2124489
Bad rollerinos

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While all in all, numbers seem to favor the Ieran side, multiple factors go in to making sure that at least for this stage of the battle, that isn't the case. In the melee, the enemy's left flank ceases advancing as the main bodies of both armies greet, so while the Ieran army advances, the first group is wrapped up within the arm of the Reptian army. On the other side, Reptia has used the imbalance of their army to give momentum that has pushed them up and around the wedge; yet, there's still room to break out. Elsewhere with the cavalry, it had seemed for a moment that the feint had drawn the Reptians in, but both cavalries met on equal footing, with the Reptians gaining a slight edge. While not wielding the same kontos weaponry that the forces led by Chad have been using, they bear not dissimilar arms, though not of a recognizable make. Their greenness does show in that they come onto the lowlands before charging forward, neutralizing their advantage of higher grounds, while also leaving the flank of their companions open.

Commanders, what will you do?

>>2124553
Crush the enemy Calvary, we have numbers and the training.

>>2124553
The Bloodguard are to move to the enemy left flank. Break their left flank to sweep them. The rest of the army shall continue on its action.

For the left side of the melee, DC 40, -5 flanking potential, -5 better armor.

For the cavalry, DC 35, -5 size, -5 enemy inexperience, -5 better armor.

Rolled 33 (1d100)

>>2124578

Rolled 59 (1d100)

>>2124578

Rolled 80 (1d100)

>>2124578

Rolled 65 (1d100)

>>2124578

Rolled 76 (1d100)

>>2124578

Rolled 55 (1d100)

>>2124578

Rolled 1 (1d100)

>>2124578
SMASHHH

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While the situation looked for a moment quite dire, the past hour or so has given the Ieran army a much needed respite; or at least the cavalry and the left flank. Towards the west of the battlefield, the enemy cavalry have proven a bit of their ineptitude with field arms, having issue pressing forward. As their first column fell, and so too did their camels, it's become clear some kind of retreat has been ordered. On the other side of the fighting, the lone Reptian contingent that remained at the back of the forces has been surrounded by the Bloodguard and is being whittled down. Yet, they're still fighting on, receiving help from an increasingly embattled main line. Their assaults on the eastern side of the Ieran wedge is still doing significant damage despite all this, having made its way forward to flank the most northern point of the edge of the wedge. As the sun finally dips in energy, the morale of the men begins to grow. After all, in the dark, that is their time to shine over the gnollish-ghoulish-ehwazi forces present here.

(Blood fervor usable.)

Commanders, what will you do?

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>>2124638
Run the fleeing cowards through then flank the ranged unit and crush them.

>>2124638
Send a forces that are not engaged to reinforce our left flank. The rest of the army continue on the current path.

For the gnoll kebab plan, the DC is 20, -10 fleeing enemy, -5 size, -5 enemy inexperience, -5 better armor, -5 mid-high morale.

For the rest of regular combat, DC 50, -10 flanking, -5 better armor, -5 mid-high morale, +10 enemy initiative, +10 flanking.

Rolled 14 (1d100)

>>2124700

Rolled 29 (1d100)

>>2124700

Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>2124700

Rolled 29 (1d100)

>>2124700

Rolled 29 (1d100)

>>2124700

Rolled 16 (1d100)

>>2124700

Rolled 44 (1d100)

>>2124700

Rolled 4 (1d100)

test

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As the cavalry moves forward with their charge, their quarry barrels up the hill in front of them, and so they too follow, as that was already part of the plan. What was not part of the plan is what greets them as they run through the scattered dead they leave behind them; the giants. Having seen the approach already, they've begun lobbing rocks, and the archers have followed suit. While the remnants of the enemy's mounted forces provide for their colleagues, as shattered as they will be after this, they are at least stopping the advance of the Ierans, or so they hope. Morale here is still strong however, especially as the sun dims; these men have set fire to sleeping giants, they know their foes hold little against them in this area.

Elsewhere, much a similar scene is painted, as the Ieran advent in the infantry is ultimately halted by reinforcements from the main line of the Reptian army. Detaching several units, each with a few figures to command, they've managed to push back the Blood Guard. Similarly reinforcing the west, it appears their hope is to push around the line that makes up the edge of the wedge, and throw it wholly into the midst between a sandwich of Reptians. While risky, this move (which weakens their line) has apparently worked out quite well for them. All in all, the morale has been diminished by this, but as it turns to dusk, a slight boon is granted to the increasingly embattled Ieran infantry.

Commanders, what will you do?

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>>2124818
Break through these cowards and smash into the back of the Reptarian line.

"RAIDERS! YOU HAVE RAPED ACROSS REPTAR! YOU HAVE LIGHTEN GIANTS ON FIRE IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT! WITH THE DYING OF THE SUN WE STRIKE! FOR IER! FOR BLOOD! FOR THE GLORY OF COMBAT!"

>>2124818
Have the Isans in the center focus on reaching the enemy commander. I myself shall personally go into the fray. The rest continue fighting the enemy to their fullest.

And with a cry, the cavalry move forward like they have so many times before.

DC is 35, -10 high morale, -5 size, -5 enemy inexperience, -5 better armor, +5 breakthrough, +5 giants.

As for the army proper, with Commander Kato finally emerging from the central column, an order for a more penetrating attack is given. A boon to morale and order, but will the army succeed?

DC of 60, -5 better armor, -5 mid-high morale, +20 flanked x2.

Rolled 39 (1d100)

>>2124850

Rolled 63 (1d100)

>>2124850

Rolled 45 (1d100)

>>2124850

Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>2124850

Rolled 27 (1d100)

>>2124850

Rolled 89 (1d100)

>>2124850

The charge by the Ieran cavalry is not met with much fanfare, rather, it creates its own form of announcement. In the silence that accompanies the 700 and something odds' ride down the hill, in the din of battle, the lack of noise is rather eery, and gives it an atmosphere almost akin to the death of a trusted leader. And that it would show too, as it met its target—the back of Reptian command. Shattering through it and into it almost immediately, the cavalry cleaves the remaining Reptian infantry in two. The enemy is in disarray, and some of their units at the back, especially those with men who diverged from the command block seem hesitant about fighting. As their order to retreat sounds though, one group does appear to still be making its way forward. The Reptian cavalry, now left unmolested by their Ieran counterparts, appears to be swinging around the wedge—as if attempting the same feat that has resulted in their loss.

Commanders, what will you do?

>>2124972
Disengage from the melee and go break the remaining Reptarian Calvary.

>>2124972
Form a rear guard with any available troops to make make sure that the Reptians rider do not succeed in their plan. The rest of the soldiers continue pressing the center and divide the Reptian force.

DC for the cavalry is 35, -15 size, -15 high morale, -5 enemy inexperience, -5 better armor, +15 headstart, +10 last stand.

DC for the defense is 45, -15 high morale, -5 enemy inexperience, -5 better armor, +10 faster movement, +10 last stand.

Rolled 91 (1d100)

“>>2124990
“FOR GLORY”

Rolled 49 (1d100)

>>2124990

Rolled 20 (1d100)

>>2124990

Rolled 77 (1d100)

>>2124990

Rolled 15 (1d100)

>>2124990

>>2124990
“IN THE NAME OF IER”

Rolled 78 (1d100)

The cavalry catches up with most of the force, but there are a few stragglers at the head of the pack who break past. However, their last moments are spent at sword point with a hastily resurrected defense arranged by Kato and not a moment too soon. Cutting at the neck of a rider as he passed by, the man could be sure the job was done once they all had been taken from their steeds, alive or dead. However, this last charge has done one thing; given the other remaining Reptians a chance to run to the boats! Whether intentional or unintentional, the foolhardy tactics employed by the now deceased cavalry crew has perhaps saved more lives than it cost.

For pursuit, the DC is 25, -15 high morale, -10 faster movement, -10 demoralized enemy, +10 headstart.

Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>2125006
Hunt is on

Rolled 19 (1d100)

>>2125006

Rolled 99 (1d100)

>>2125006

A surprising number were able to get to their ships, truth be told, but the rest faced other punishments. Taking any who knew how to fire a bow, Kato rushed men to the port where they began to soak cloth in oil and resin before, well, actually firing them. In two ways. In this way, two Reptian ships were downed.

It is the 10th of Hoktis now, and as the men finish their duty throughout the night, dawn brings fresh orders for those who aren't needing rest after such a day (and night).

All in all, some 350 or so Reptians lay dead on the field of battle, with a further 1500 being held prisoner, coralled within the walls of Threetans. 600 or so escaped on ships, though it's entirely possible upwards of 50 or so drowned when their ships were caught alight in flame. Countless other vessels wait empty by the sea, though empty in not just population; it seems the Reptian army had not enough food to last them but a day longer, with the choice to come down from the hill being a forced one.

Commanders, what will you do?

>>2125039
Rest and prepare for the long march back to Ierok with our pirsoners. We will send a rider ahead so the Tyrant can know of oir victory and offer terms to the Reptarians.

“I suppose we should simply return to Ierok now. The Tyrant will be sure to be pleased with our victory. Perhaps now Reptia will finally realize we can not be subdued.”

>>2125097
"Falzer Chad. Excellent work dealing with that army."

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>>2125097
Greeting the Tyrant with a smile Chad,

"By the Blood I have had that much since my father was alive!"

(Drastic miscalculation:

300 dead on battlefield
150 died to escape captivity the day of the battle
1050 prisoner
600 escaped)

Of your own men, you know the roughly a thousand and a half strong army stands as such:

150 dead
200 heavily injured
800 lightly injured
370 uninjured

The way back is fraught only with danger by the sheer amount of Reptians left, but without arms and leaders they are left declawed and toothless. The gate of Ierok stands tall in the sunlight as the army approaches; a welcome respite from the war that these past few months have been made up of. The leaders join the Tyrant quickly in the Concord Hut, as it is obvious from a glance that something has gone on. A cursory report of a battle is nothing compared to the sights of it, and in the eyes of citizens it's clear from their gazes that they've seen one. Figures are spoken of, and facts and numbers exchanged; all in all most are looking forward to the end of the war as the messenger is sent out...

Until the message sent back amounts to a rather elaborate "Burn in hell." Accompanying that are reports from the scouts in Reptia that a large force is still marching forward, having made a few stops, towards Vul'cana. They are two weeks away, at current speeds, and number around one and a half thousand strong.

It is the 24th of Hoktis, and the sentiments in Ierok are quite frankly just a disgust at more of this madness.

Commanders, what are your orders?

>>2125157
The army will sit in Ierok, resting and tending to their wounds.

The prisoners will be told that their homeland has abandoned them leaving them completely to our mercy. They will be offered the chance to serve Ier or die, those who take up the offer will be given the task of executing those that would not.

There is nothing worth dying for in Ful'cana.

While the army is treated to and waited on, Vul'cana is left to its own devices, and within a few weeks, it is conquered. That is not to say that all have been idle, and indeed, once the prisoners were given an ultimatum of "Join or Die" the vast majority, some 900 or so, said "Join" would probably be the option they were looking at. The other 150 were merely another number added to the body count at the end of the war, joined by about half that number of their companions (70) who refused and/or hesitated in giving their companions the release of death. All in all, that brings the forces up to around 1220 Ierans ready to fight, and a further 830 Reptian converts willing to do the same.

The army has moved no further south yet, but scouts do report Reptian forces patrolling along the stretch of river there. On top of that, Reptian ships have been spotted in the seas around Ier and Threetans. A letter has also been sent to you, or rather shot with an arrow from a boat moored at Threetans, which is received at Ierok on the 5th of Dekoly—31 days until the new year. Addressed to the Tyrant and the Sub-Tyrant, it asks for both your heads in return for a promise of peace; and if that is rejected, nothing is on the table. They wish for an envoy to bring it to their capital.

Commanders, what will you do?

>>2125276
"O Archon, Reptarian devil and damned devil's kith and kin, secretary to Ash himself. What the devil kind of knight are thou, that canst not slay a turtle with your naked arse? The devil shits, and your army eats. Thou shalt not, thou son of a whore, make subjects of Ieran sons; we have no fear of your army, by land and by sea we will battle with thee, fuck thy mother."

The message is delivered, or so your scouts say, but the messenger doesn't come back, nor the message. It would appear that they're not happy with the response, and as it turns to the second week of the last month of the century, you hear tell of movement both by land and by sea of the enemy. A flotilla is coming up the river and the army in Ful'cana has begun its descent. And at that moment, morale seems to begin to finally lower itself from the climax that was the defense at Threetans...

(That is where we end for today. Thanks to all who contributed and read, we will continue tomorrow/soonish, but feel free to post plans or suggestions in the meantime.)

>>2125276
Mistake in number of Ierans prepared to fight, the actual number is 1910; a fair degree higher, I admit.

Commanders, what will you do?

>>2128692
Send out scouts, we must find where they plan to cross and meet them there in battle.

Scouting then; a DC of 35, -10 open terrain, -10 experience, +5 known presence.

Rolled 90 (1d100)

>>2128706

Rolled 98 (1d100)

>>2128706
GOOD ROLL PLS

Rolled 58 (1d100)

>>2128706

It appears that the enemy has no intention of stopping to attempt to cross, and they've in fact begun moving down the coastline! While the main thing they are raiding on their way is housing, the vast majority of the homes along the eastern side of the river are accompanied by farms, which reports confirm to be how they are sustaining their army at the moment. As such, and without a way across the river, no battle can be had; in fact, the scouts also report that the enemy has no means of crossing right now. This may very well be where the ships come in, as scouts also affirm the fact that Reptian ships are present in the delta, and are moving northwards. It is entirely possible these are either reinforcements or supply ships, though one scout tells an unlikely tale of a small Ieran ship on the delta; a lesser craft than was sent out, with both Khoratio and several of his men on board.

Commanders, what will you do?

Rolled 14 (1d100)

>>2128706

>>2128739
Continue with the plan, we have no other options.

>>2128756
Supporting

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Map as it is now.

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>>2128756
400 men armed with bows will be set in this area and bombard with Volcanite and Fire arrows any ships that try to pass through the choke point. Another 300 men will be give camels and do the same along the river.

An ambitious plan, but will it meet with any success?

DC of 45, -10 experience, +5 ghoul day vision.

Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>2128795

Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>2128795
GOODE ROLL PLS

Rolled 36 (1d100)

>>2128795

Rolled 29 (1d100)

>>2128795

Rolled 83 (1d100)

The sheer number of ships Reptia has sent and their speed is ultimately the only true retardant for the plan due to the fact they move with others as covers, but then again, that just means another target to hit. Flaming arrows are generally the most utilized, with volcanite being saved for conservation's sake; they burn the same either way, with several Reptian ships being caught up over time. Perhaps the the reason the strategy is most effective though is not the numbers deployed. Rather, it lies with the mentality of a soldier. Normally one would wish to rescue their comrades, but under threat of fire, the Reptian vessels would be forced into ranged combat with an enemy who benefits much more from blazing arrows than they do in a longer affair. Thus, they move on, but not before nine ships are brought down. After all, a camel cannot in all honesty match the pace of a boat.

Yet somewhere else the enemy puts one of their own plans into action...

Roll against a DC of 50, -10 experience, +10 surprise.

Rolled 78 (1d100)

>>2128823

Rolled 3 (1d100)

>>2128823

Rolled 54 (1d100)

>>2128823

Rolled 34 (1d100)

>>2128823

A smaller Reptian force appears to have crossed the river further up the river, though this is realized quickly after. Setting fire to patches of farmland, the blaze appears to have died out with the help of the rain, but the perpetrators are nowhere to be found. The boats have also landed themselves further up river, outside of bow shot, near Ful'cana; and indeed, while some appear to contain supplies, others hold troops; and none seem to be intent on staying for long.

Commanders, what will you do?

>>2128849
Keep scouting for where they prepare to cross, have roaming patrols of cavalry to fend off any more of these raids.

>>2128856
DC for the first is 35, same modifiers as before, but as for the latter...

DC of 60, -10 experience, +20 ???.

Rolled 42 (1d100)

>>2128870

Rolled 37 (1d100)

>>2128870

Rolled 49 (1d100)

>>2128870

>>2128870
(50*, -10 cavalry.)

Rolled 51 (1d100)

>>2128870

Rolled 77 (1d100)

>>2128870

Rolled 31 (1d100)

>>2128870

The most immediate report given is that of the internal raiders and it gives rise to a question of what exactly they were; as in, the past tense. The Ieran riders caught up to the group as they lit another flame, but the fighting was fiercer than expected. A cavalryman described to Chad how a ghoul dressed in skins leaped for his throat and how his legs morphed (albeit temporarily) into that of some kind of furred creature's. It attempted to bite him, but seeing something not quite like saliva glistening on the fang like teeth contained within its mouth, he slew it there. The rest were more or less similar, putting down several mounted warriors for their troubles before finally all of them lay dead.

The scouting report gives brighter news though, as it appears the army and the ships are planning to approach on the (formerly) most heavily populated stretch of the river. However, that is not the only movement in the area. Scouts out to the west speak of a sizable giant force approaching, though whether that is good or bad none can say.

It iis the 17th of Dekoly, and the new year quickly approaches.

Commanders, what will you do?

>>2128953
"The Lopen have come it seems, send word for them to meet us at the crossing we shall move there at once to contest them."

>>2128968
Uh leave 200 Ieran to hold Ierok.

Though the words are left unspoken, scouts reporting only to Chad have already informed him that his secret goal was successful; it would appear addressing a letter to the giants of Lower Lopen has brought them into the war, on Ier's side. However, the other Lopenei have not greeted him with a response in person, although Rogh sent the one sent to him back with confirmation of some volunteers along with himself being on their way. They can't delay for them of course—and as the new arrivals are informed, a plan is drawn up for a conflict at the crossing.

Commander, what is that plan?

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>>2129038

>>2129058
Ignore this plz

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>>2129022

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Though the location of Rogh and his men are unknown, the Lower Lopenei soldiers stand ready as much as any with the other forces assembled on the battlefield by noon of the 25th of Dekoly. The sun scorching above, three different nations—Isa, Lopen, and Ier—stand assembled to fight the Reptian threat that encroaches on their land. Yet, the enemy has clearly prepared in the time they have been in these areas; and that is most notable, well, in the land itself. Their infantry, teeming around the edges with giants, and with ghouls and gnolls closer in, stands before a dip in the terrain, one forcing any potential enemy to have to go around and into their area if they wish to fight. Yet, they have also made a noticable impression on the earth further behind the infantry, with a huge amount of dirt clearly being moved to make room for Ehwazi rock throwers standing on the mound. Noticeably, the middle is filled in with individuals not wearing typical Reptian dress; some not wearing any armor at all. A strange scene, all in all, but not one unfit for the end to a war. Morale stands strong as the army waits for their orders.

Commanders, what will you do?

>>2129321
Have the men move around the army and redirect the irrigation system above to flood the Reptarian position.

>>2129377
DC 40, -10 farming experience, purely to make sure you yourself aren't in some way caught up in it.

Rolled 100 (1d100)

>>2129390

Rolled 7 (1d100)

>>2129390

Rolled 32 (1d100)

>>2129390

Rolled 44 (1d100)

>>2129390

Moving cautiously around the Reptian army, they too shift as your forces pivot around in such a way to enable access to the irrigation system. However, the issue with the plan becomes obvious once the flow of the river is altered; it is at its lowest level during this time of year. The water coming out is thus merely a stream, slowly filling up the earthen hollow between you and your targets. At least for a moment. Then, as if guided by some kind of unseen hand, a vast spray of water comes out from the river, and barreling into both armies. While position is maintained, all are now soaked. Rather more importantly, while the fields haven't had time to drink up the water, the moisture will make it harder to move for both armies, and may eventually impact the terrain more later in the battle.

Commanders, what will you do?

>>2129451
The army will withdraw.

>>2129483
The army will withdraw and take position on advantageous terrain in the area.

Moving to a southerly position, the army takes up a patch of dry ground positioned slightly further inland and away from the Reptian forces.

What will you do?

>>2129548
Set up camp, fortifications and supply lines. Set guards and scouts to watch the enemy at all times.

The enemy spends no time resting on their laurels, and by the 27th, they have completed their defenses. However, they too seem to have no intention of moving, until you receive reports on the 28th of them beginning to pick up their camp.

Commander, what will you do?

>>2129576
Move to block whatever movement they plan to do, prepare scouts to look if they are breaking off any attachments.

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As soon as your own forces begin to move, the enemy does as well, and it appears you are increasingly close to becoming head to head with your adversaries. In fact, they show no signs of stopping; and thus, what seems to be the last great battle of the Iero-Reptian War has begun.

Commander, state your initial orders (and then we will switch to voting.)

>>2129633
"CHARGE!"

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>>2129633

For the general charge, DC 40, -5 size, -5 better armor.

As for the cavalry, DC 60, -10 speed, +5 blood mages, +10 giant rear.

Rolled 63 (1d100)

>>2129678

Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>2129678
Spicy roll

Rolled 43 (1d100)

>>2129678

Rolled 95 (1d100)

>>2129678

>>2129678
Anudda Shoah

Rolled 90 (1d100)

>>2129678

Rolled 45 (1d100)

>>2129678

In the first wave, a significant effort is made by all allied forces to push forward; and it works. The charge of the rather fearsome warrior giants pushes deep within the enemy ranks, and creates a situation where two sections of the enemy are being pushed in. Accompanied by the Isans, the two squadrons of jungle fighters use their unorthdox fighting styles against the enemy to great effect; Reptians are used to proper warfare, not this. However, while the Ieran infantry is doing well, the combined Blood Guard and Brotherhood forces are being put through the ringer, as not enough adjustment was made in the move towards the enemy to allow them a niche in which to fight properly. The cavalry, while not in a similar situation, have found the rear end of the enemy a stickier area than they had thought, as the giants prevent too much penetration into the ranks of the infantry there. However, their move is hurting the enemy without a doubt, as the infantry are trampled both by their own allies and the pads of the camels.

What will you do?
>Move cavalry to attack a side (which?)
>Reinforce the Brotherhood and Blood Guard with Infantry
>Use the Lopenei to flank the enemy

>>2129739
>Reinforce the Brotherhood and Blood Guard with Infantry

>>2129739
>Reinforce the brotherhood and the blood guard with infantry

>>2129739
>Use the Lopenei to flank the enemy
>Move cavalry to support the Lopenei

>>2129757
Supporting

Sub-Tyrant's vote counts as two in matters of war, so that is what will be happening.

Using the Lopenei to flank the enemy has a DC of 60, +5 experience, +5 better weaponry.

As for moving the cavalry, that has a DC of 50, -10 speed, +10 caught up in combat with giants, +10 enemy action.

The enemy will attempt to flank the Blood Guard and Brotherhood with your DC for defence being 65, +10 numbers, flanking potential.

They will also be attempting to break through to the Isans using their inner giant section, with the DC for defense being 50, -5 infantry pressure, -5 numbers, +10 giants.

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The Lopenei have difficulty gaining any foothold past the Reptians, as they are essentially just pitted up against a more experienced Ehwazi group; and in that situation, barring a miracle, it's certainly not going to be a lesser experienced band of warriors winning. While they are drawn up in that, the cavalry is able to avoid major complications from their situation at the back and plunge through the enemies facing the Lopenei, helping them gain some foothold against their common foe before sweeping back around to the front of the battle. Somehow the Blood Guard and Brotherhood are holding off a group twice their size, with Kato taking the lead in the former of the two. Their counterpart on the other side, the Isans, are also holding strong against a giant contingent that in two ways is larger than them. Morale is heightening as the battle continues, for even the hopeless situations seem redeemable in such a frenzy.

What will you do?
>Redirect cavalry to the back
>Have them further assist the Lopenei
>Move the infantry to help the Brotherhood and Blood Guard
>Have the infantry try to cut through
>Other

>>2129850
>Have the infantry try to cut through

>>2129850
>>Have the infantry try to cut through

>>2129850
>Have the infantry try to cut through
>Have the Calvary charge the Infantry with the Lopenei causing their line to crumple.

>>2129850
>Have the infantry try to cut through
>Have the Calvary charge the Infantry with the Lopenei causing their line to crumple.

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>>2129850

DC for the infantry is of 50, -5 morale, -5 better armour, +10 giant backbone.

DC for the joint cavalry-Lopenei charge is 50, -10 joint push, -5 morale, +5 flanking potential, +10 enemy action.

However, the enemy will once again try to crush the Brotherhood and Blood Guard, but this time, through encirclement, with a DC of 60, -10 elites, -5 morale, +5 flanking potential, +10 numbers, +10 giants.

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>>2129903
(Cavalry charge DC is actually 40, flanking potential is switched.)

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>>2129903
I demand a good roll from the dice gods

It seems like luck has finally started to turn; or perhaps it is strategy. Reptian giants push forward through the throng of gnolls and ghouls still fighting, even if it means their deaths. They are allies, but in a war like this, one must be merciless, and they are. With the cavalry, they become stuck in a quagmire of giants and infantry that's seeing many of their animals panic, while the infantry are dealing with the fresh wave of giants who have been unable to affect combat until this point. However, the Brotherhood and the Blood Guard are faring the worst, with many in their line already lying dead on the ground. Faced on two sides by giants and on another by a mix of races, they are still fighting, but are utterly failing to prevent the flanking of the infantry. If that occurs, all the work thus far will be for naught. The fighting may be fierce, but all seem ready to weather it, come what may. It is funny though that the Isans, the ones who seemed to be the most disliked among the ghoulish cohorts, are succeeding the most. And there lies the sign of something to rally behind for these men, even as their situation grows worse. The common link of not even blood, but land above all; for all here fight to put the threat to their mere existence now, to bed.

Stopping here for the day, migraine.

What will you do?
>Untangle the cavalry and aim for the defenseless rear
>Get the Brotherhood/Blood Guard group out of there
>Frenzy
>Other

>>2134392
>Frenzy

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>>2134392
>Have half the Calvary break off and begin bombardment with their bows from behind.
>Push back/ Frenzy on all fronts with some infantry moving to reinforce the Brother/Blood

>>2134392
>>Get the Brotherhood/Blood Guard group out of there
Reform the Line

>>2134402
supporting

>>2134402
Support

>>2134402
support

For cavalry, DC 40, -10 speed, -5 better armour, -5 frenzy, +10 quagmire.

And the infantry have a DC of 45, -10 frenzy, -5 better armor, +10 giants.

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>>2134437

(DC of 35 for the cavalry, forgot -5, enemy morale.)

While the separation of the cavalry is accomplished, the issue here is not that they fail in their duties; rather, by moving further into the giant area of the enemy line, they are bearing damage that they otherwise would not be taken. Combined with a flagging Lopenei failing to break through the enemy infantry completely, it is not pretty there. However, worse is a realization had by some in the infantry. The giant forces being opposed here bear some signs of Upper Lopen, and other images unrecognizable. While this impacts little in the way of actual fighting, it is shocking that Reptia, a nation who had previously seemed to have little interaction with giants, had gained this amount so quickly. And they still appear to be holding back our advance, as the Brotherhood and Blood Guard are forced entirely into the infantry by the flanking forces. Frenzy is merely serving to unorganize the troops as the conflict continues.

What will you do?
>Have the split off cavalry charge their rear
>Separate the remaining cavalry from the main body and have them strike the enemy (where?)
>Frenzy
>Other

>>2134499
>Have the split Calvary use their bows to rain death upon the back ranks.
>Form shield walls and force forwards

>>2134512
I concur

>>2134512
supporting

Cavalry needs no DC, but the infantry does. A DC of 50, -10 frenzy, -5 better armor, +5 morale, +10 giants.

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>9

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Test

The warriors fight on bravely, but at this point, it seems almost futile; for while the cavalry continues its duty, the shield walls are being battered down, if not broken entirely. The enemy seems not prepared for this kind of tactic, but adaptable based on their skills, and so the giants (of whom the most numerous seem to be West Lopen) continue with their assault. This battlefield feels almost stagnant... Yet, the line is about to break, and thus the last chance lies with you now.

What will you do?
>Have the ranged cavalry charge
>One last push
>Frenzy
>Other

>>2134598
>>Have the ranged cavalry charge
Chad will personally lead this charge

>>2134605
Supporting

>>2134598
>>One last push

>>2134605
Supporting

Ranged cavalry charge is a go, with the DC being 30, -10 speed, -10 last stand, -5 morale, -5 better armor, +10 morale.

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>>2134630

As the cavalry makes what could be its final move, the infantry continues to fight and bleed on the front lines. Yet, as the mounted men led by Chad penetrate into the infantry which makes up the rear units of the enemy, they find themselves put up against a familiar face to some; that is, the same individuals who had launched the raids some days prior. A larger group of them here, but still, their powers remain the same, as they hold some of the cavalry behind during the withdrawal. In all other areas, a bloody stalemate; but that might have been the invigoration needed for this battle to finally end in a way positive for the Ierans.

What will you do?
>Another charge, minding the blood warriors
>Have the Lopenei push through the infantry
>Frenzy

>>2134682
>Another charge, minding the blood warriors
>Have the Lopenei push through the infantry
>Frenzy
EVERYTHING!

>>2134685
Supporting

>>2134685
This

DC for the cavalry charge is 25, -10 speed, -10 frenzy, -5 morale, -5 better armor, +5 morale.

But for the Lopenei it is a DC of 40, -10 giants, -5 numbers, +5 morale.

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d

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>>2134697

The cavalry this time manages to avoid major complications, plunging into the enemy's rear and returning unscathed. Their attacks are slowly weakening the enemy's rear, and giving up some openings. If previous battles are anything to go by, a few more attempts at this should see the death of their commanders; yet, the Lopenei still remain struggling against the infantry for whatever reason. As humiliating as it is amusing (at least to the Reptians), it is certainly not helping the matter of their morale. Blood frenzy's power does seem to be helping overall, but if it is used a few times more, it may result in the same disaster that happened at Ierok.

What will you do?
>Another charge
>Have the infantry assist the Lopenei
>CUT
>Other

>>2134736
>CUT

>>2134736
>Another charge
>Assist the Lopeni

>>2134736
>Another charge
>Have the infantry assist the Lopenei

DC for the cavalry charge is 40, -10 speed, -5 morale, -5 better armor, +5 morale, +5 withdrawal.

As for the Lopenei, it is a DC of 35, -10 giants, -5 numbers, -5 joint-charge, +5 morale.

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>>2134756
>Update

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The same moves (barring withdrawal from blood frenzy), the same story; while the cavalry is effective, the Lopenei are not. Somehow, despite the presence of the infantry, they are still failing. It does not help that some of those assisting them have called them traitors; and who can truly blame them? Lopenei vs Lopenei does seem somewhat suspicious. However, now is do or die, as the battle seems to be reaching its conclusion...

What will you do?
>One last charge
>Shield wall push
>Frenzy
>Other

>>2134809
>Shield wall push
AHHHHHHHHHH

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>>2134809
>Shield wall push

>>2134809

>Shield wall push

>>2134809
>Shield wall push

One last push forward...

DC of 55, -5 better armor, -5 last stand, +5 morale, +10 giants.

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DICE GODS GRANT ME STRENGTH
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>>2134841

BOMBOKLAT

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>>2134841

And the line holds. While the giants are by no means falling back, they are being slowly pushed to the point of no return. In the end, it is the Reptians who withdraw first as a horn is sounded, moving towards the beach as this confrontation seems to be coming to an end. The infantry are of course the first to move, while the giants follow behind, slowly.

>Pursue
>Don't Pursue

>>2134853
>Pursue

>>2134853
>Don't Pursue
More a consolidation slow and methodical, Shoot them as they run

>>2134853
>Pursue

And as you charge, the enemy as a whole turns back...

DC of 60, -5 pursuit, -5 better armor, +5 surprise, +10 enemy action.

>>2134853
>>Don't Pursue

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