TIMOTHY
I haven't read all posts yet, but concerning earth, I 'll just say this.
I'll claim all lands that have shores on the pacific oceans (Except for the ameriscas and russia)
as well as India and the middle east. This means Japan, Australia, Indonesia, all of the pacific isles and so on.
FROM EDENA
And so, both Serpenteye and Timothy are claiming Polynesia, Indonesia, Australia (which wants to be independent, thank you), New Zealand, Japan, Mexico, most of Central America, and much of South America.
Interesting. Many of these countries WILL accept your help, because they are terrified of the dragons of Forsaken One.
But many more, now infused with the faith of the One God (compliments of Mina) tell you where to go, and your emissaries are killed or driven off.
In India, both Serpenteye and Timothy are competing.
The Thuggees are also trying to retake control of the country, and are killing the emissaries of both your Powers.
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SERPENTEYE
In light of this I withdraw my offer to the Emperor of Japan, but not to India and the Ottomans.
FROM EDENA
In Japan, where Codes of Conduct are obeyed, where Honor is highly valued, and traditional values are paramount, the Outsiders are not really welcome.
However, after seeing what Forsaken One did, Japan feels it has no choice.
Japan, comes under the control of Timothy. I will alter the Roster accordingly.
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TIMOTHY
I will grant you the control of India and the Ottoman empire, so my powerbase is focuuse on the pacifis isles and the eastern shoor of the pacific only. Any resistance from Great Britain to my claims discarded on the grounds that I have only taken control of these lands to protect them, since GB seems unable to do that.
I will also Send representatives to the Dutch. I will offer to defend them if they join the Zakaharian Empire. This is because I am interested in ther Colonial Claims and there history as a seafaring, trading nation. I will import some scientists to The city of Qudar and ask of them that they give me a list off all earthern technologies usefull on Toril. I will give them the assistance of my own Sages. They will be looking to make magic intereact with technology.
FROM EDENA
Is ANYONE going to dispute the claims of Serpenteye and Timothy?
If not, they are going to take control of most of Earth, except where Mina is taking control.
Uh, Timothy, you cannot place any Armies on the Netherlands without a BIG fight.
The Netherlands were not hit by Forsaken One, still have an intact army, and are going to fight back furiously against this occupation - unless of course, you smooth talk them into compliance ...
(no ruling on your books yet)
TIMOTHY
Three of the four amies of The cities of the north will Sail to Southern Maztica (The region that would be middle america on earth) and they will try tp conquer that. Agfter that, the 3 armies and all new armies from that conquered area will go south on to the isle titled Unknown Lands (The region that would be south africa on earth)and try to conquer that too, although that will take some more time. Edena, could you make up a PL list in that region? I would do it myself, but that would be unfair.
Also, what parts of Kara tur are still available? The hordelands do not cover anything right? If the southern part of Kara Tur is still available (The area bording on Zakahara) the Armies of the heartlands and of the corsair isles will conquest there and return immediatly after they are done.
FROM EDENA
You invade southern Maztica. It, of course, fights back. There is furious fighting now, in Maztica ... you will win, unless someone aids Maztica.
Kara-Tur is heavily defended. A number of powerful nations exist there. They are stridently neutral about what is going on to the west.
The Hordelands are worth 10 PL, if you can take them. Creamsteak has them right now.
I will work on a PL list.
TIMOTHY
(various posts)
FROM EDENA
You impress many of the Oerthian nations. Gotta decide what they do now.
TIMOTHY
What exactly is the Arnrock (what has it to offer beside being a large volcano, and what is the staus of that vulcano, in light of this answer I might relocate my Spy network base of operations)
FROM EDENA
It's right in the dead middle of Serpenteye's territories. That's it's significance.
TIMOTHY
Where exactly is Nimbral located, what is it like, who lives on it etcetera, if there is a description in FRCS, what is the page number?
FROM EDENA
Nimbral is a tropical island, covered with lush forests.
It is a mage society, akin to Halruaa (they speak the same language.) Very powerful, very secretive, and very much under William's control.
I do not know what the description is in the FRCS, or what page it is on. Sorry about that ...
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LICHTENHART
Flashback- Everything in this post happened before the battle
The following morning, Krysophrenos realized that his new appointment wasn't going to leave him enough time to work after the Encyclopaedia and the Gazette as they deserved, so he decided to let the work on the capable hands of his collaborators.
He charged his old friend Smaragdos, a very competent emerald dragon, to lead and coordinate the Encyclopaedists.
(etc.)
FROM EDENA TO LICHTENHART AND OTHERS
Ok, I have to be blunt.
I can appreciate the loftiness of the Icewind Compact, Dauntless, Free Nations, Free Peoples, and Underground Alliance.
I understand that your characters are outraged and horrified at what they are learning about Earth - they should be.
They should also be outraged and horrified at Mina, Ivid, and the Dragon-Kings, and I assume they are.
BUT IF YOU DO NOT DO SOMETHING SOON, TIMOTHY AND SERPENTEYE WIN.
It is that simple, folks.
While you talk, they are taking advantage of what Forsaken One did to conquer Earth, have allied with the Dragon Kings, have formed a single massive alliance, are using the Books of Domination to strengthen their people and manipulate their allies ... etc.
They are winning.
Soon, all of you will be bowing to Alarah and the Grand Caliph, and reading those Books of Domination (when a gun is pointed at you and you are told to read, you read.)
Unless you do something real quick, this is going to be over.
Tokiwong has just managed to infuriate Ivid, so Ivid is going to attack him first, and not Serpenteye and Timothy.
You guys better DO SOMETHING NOW, while you still have free will, and CAN do something.
Or, better start building reading rooms for those Books of Domination.
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BUGBEAR
My comrades, the world of earth has assulted by the Dragons of death. It has been tested and been found wanting.
Though we have seen fit to send Humanatarian aide to the peoples of earth, others have embarked on a campaign of Imperialism.
I propose that we offer membership in our socety of nations to the lands of earth. I propose that the Dauntless help the peoples of Earth develop the means to defend themselves from those of our world who would conquer them.
Further, with the Ultimatum of the Orethians, this will not be the final assult upon them. The Athasians, too, no doubt will covet Earth and it's reasources.
I urge you to embrace any Earth nation that wishes to join us, provided of course that they are willing to live by the laws of our soceity.
FROM EDENA
That's fine, Bugbear. And America has already been claimed by the good guys, along with Russia.
But most of Earth is falling to other powers, unless you send your military there to do something about it.
That will strengthen the Red Death, but ... do you want Earth to fall to the Meritocracy and Mina and her Knights of Neraka? This is what is happening.
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BUGBEAR
Hannover Fist offers membership in the Iceland Compact to the nations of Spain, Mexico, France, Italy, The nations of south and central America, Norway, Scandinavia, and Denmark.
Should they Accept they will have the protection of the Icewind Compact, and through that, of the Dauntless, and They will benefit from the open trade of goods and knowledge.
FROM EDENA
Will you send your military to protect them??
They will not join, unless you do.
They want action, not words.
They appreciate the warning concerning Athas and Oerth (they do not understand the warnings, except to know that MORE Outsiders are threatening their world), but they want military aid now.
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TOKIWONG
Misha will follow suit and offer entry into the Dauntless for the United States, and Canada, if they accept they will recieve full military support, and must accept the strictures of the Dauntless, alliance with the Dauntless will bring military and economic support...
FROM EDENA
The United States will NOT accept the dictates of the Dauntless.
They state they want military aid, not a dictatorship from another world!!!
They think that military aid is a reasonable request, considering that Britain and Germany were just FRIED by dragons! They do not think they are being unreasonable.
They will ally with the Dauntless in return ... but they will not abolish the Constitution and Bill of Rights, their laws, their culture, their ways, because Outsiders from Toril insist on it!
And to complicate matters, Canada is still loyal to Britain.
You must get Britain on your side before you can get Canada.
The American Indians WILL agree to the terms of the Dauntless ... IF you will give their country (which is most of America) back to them.
(If this sounds like a Godawful mess, that is because it IS a Godawful mess. But, that is the way it is.)
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LICHTENHART
Honored Leader of the Dauntless,
I come seeking advice on what shall be done about the City of Shade, they say that my forces should stand down, but I believe that they are simply trying to buy time.
I am in contact with their leader Janos Audron, and his words were as I expected, for your perusal a copy of this letter has been attached as well. My past dealings with the shade have not been pleasant and perhaps before committing to a more serious course of action, I ask for the wisdom of the members of the Dauntless.
FROM EDENA
I'm not taking sides here, but I would like to point out that it was the elves who surrounded the City of Shade first.
If the City of Shade is upset because tens of thousands of elven warriors surrounded it, don't blame me!
LICHTENHART
Feeling that this action could compromize every future dealing of his race with that planet, he immediately started to gather an army of dragons to stop the massacre.
We're going to defend a planet that for thousand of years thought of our kind as monsters, as personifications of evil. Today they were attacked by those monsters that aren't anymore our brethren, who are slaughtering innocents by the thousand to prove they were right, all dragons are monster. Today we will prove them they were wrong.
He asked also to the churches of Torm and Tyr to send theyr paladins, pointing out that the humans of Earth don't have a chance against the undead dragons.
He asks the clergy of Ilmater if they could lend a hand, but strongly warning them of the danger of the Red Death.
FROM EDENA
By the time your forces arrive on Earth, Forsaken One's forces have departed.
However, Lichtenhart, this is your chance.
These nations want military support, and are in awe of the good and neutral dragons - you could win over many nations now, and claim them (they would join your Roster)
Others are trying for those nations, with diplomacy, force, and offers of military aid (or, actual military aid being sent.)
What do you do?
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CREAMSTEAK
Edena, note that I need more time to finish my battle plan. My force probably doesn't launch it's offensive just yet, but instead will defend it's home countries before the actual invasion begins.
FROM EDENA
Noted. By the way, Amn just defected to you. (Serpenteye is not going to be happy about that!)
The spies of Inez, and your own Iron Throne secret society, engineered this Coup in Amn.
CREAMSTEAK
Serpenteyes: Surrender the home countries of my Knights and I'll gladly prevent any fighting.
I'm willing to aid you in war, but I need to clean up these bad connections first. I WILL take them from you if your not willing to surrender them, so I certainly hope you wisely allow us to become friends. If you accept this demand, I no-longer need an invasion army, and instead will move my 8 armies to attack the Dark Crusaders.
FROM EDENA
(chuckles) You have Amn again, Creamsteak. Tethyr is destabilized. And now this ...
CREAMSTEAK
Alternate Invasion Plan if Serpenteyes surrenders Calimshan, Amn, and Tethyr
FROM EDENA
It's up to Serpenteye.
CREAMSTEAK
Estagund and all Cities Therein (PL 5) (Dark Crusader occupied) - - - - - > Alternate Target 1
Ulgarth and all Cities Therein (you won't find it on the map) (PL 5) (Dark Crusader occupied) -
- - - - > Alternate Target 2
Var the Golden and all Cities Therein (PL 8) (Dark Crusader occupied) - - - - - > 8 Armies
If Var is well defended, the army instead will flank the alternate targets. If Var is taken, the armies will move on to target the alternate targets.
FROM EDENA
If Serpenteye immediately surrenders Calimshan and Tethyr, the alternate invasion plan takes place.
Somehow, I must wonder if Serpenteye is going to do this ...
SOLLIR, WAKE UP AND TAKE NOTE. It is possible you're about to get slammed by Imaskari.
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CREAMSTEAK
The forces of King Gustaf are in open war with the Dark Crusaders, and as such the primary focus of any arms manufacture or invention is to make weapons and armor capable of piercing damage reduction, and as highly resistant to magic as possible. Spell resistance and elemental immunities in all forms are important to my new Iron Knights legions, and the Iron Knights are meant to do just that.
FROM EDENA
Well noted, Creamsteak. But first, I must know if Serpenteye surrenders Calimshan and Tethyr, as you have demanded.
CREAMSTEAK
Also, Gustav desires to become a 'super power' on Toril. His plan for this, is to acquire a method to remove all magic from Toril. He has no plan to use it, but he does plan on creating and enforcing this item as a deterant to many of his enemies. His belief is that a military with the ability to fight without the aid of magic will do wonders, especially if armed with a weapon that cripples all of the oppositions magic.
FROM EDENA - IMPORTANT, SO EVERYONE READ THIS
EVERYONE is close to having their own version of the Contagious Anti-Magic Dweomer.
ANY casting of this spell will Demagick Toril for one year.
When you attain this spell, I will tell you - right now, only Bugbear has it.
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FORSAKEN ONE
The gibbering sounds of cowards echos through the hollow icy caverns mingling with the cries of the undead. (etc.)
Soon on the world known as Earth these men are sighted again practising their evil works.
FROM EDENA
The now hopelessly complicated mess on Earth, just became messier.
It is so bad that I might have to arbitrate who gets what, since so many people are trying to take/bribe/buy/talk into/reason with/threaten/etc. the nations of Earth into joining their alliances.
FORSAKEN ONE
And in a deep lair somewhere below the lands of Faerun Daurgothoth beholds a great black vial in his undead claws and soon the terrible laughter of an undead dragon travels through its lair. Let everyone and everything despair. The scouring is comming.
FROM EDENA
Sages and Seers across Toril report another Something is due from the Great Glacier pretty soon, and it isn't going to be nice ...
FORSAKEN ONE
OOC: I'm sending powefull and charismatic humans and disguised undead to Earth to spread rumors that the undead dragons really were part of the Dauntless who are just cleverly disguising themselves as forces of good. They are really just after the technological marvles and rich resources of that world... it isn't all yet sure... not yet but the people who spread these rumors just spread them as such.. they heard things... but who knows in these times... they warn the people of Earth to be carefull about these intruders and to trust noone. Their goal is to spread suspicion across Earth.
FROM EDENA
It works, especially in Africa, South America, and many parts of Asia.
And, Mina HELPS - she is doing her own campaign of propaganda.
There are more attacks on the Europeans, more chaos, and many countries who were considering joining one side, are now considering neutrality or joining another side.
FORSAKEN ONE
I'm doing the same with the Orcs of the North and setting them up against the rule of Serpenteye and the scemes of Bugbear... an orc cannot be too carefull these days... do they still remember how they were used to be treated and thought of.. well? Surely Orcs of King Oboulds tribes and those of the North are smarter then letting themselves be taken for fools and falling for such cheap human tricks...
FROM EDENA
King Obold will accept your emissaries, Forsaken One.
What do they have to say?
FORSAKEN ONE
I'm transforming all the scientists and engineers from Earth into intelligent and loyal undead servants of the Cult and of the Ice Queen... now they can work 24/7 like any good ambitious person should be able to... Now the Ice Queen drives them to produce as much of their works as they can with the help of thousands of undead servants.
FROM EDENA
And the industrial revolution, goes on ...
FORSAKEN ONE
I'm also excavating the Great Glacier and building great Fortresses and traps within. I'm bringing the whole organisation underground and while doing so excavating for lost treasures or lost artifacts that might have been burried for an eternity in the Ice of the Great Glacier...
Last I'm using the Dracoliches power to create a spell that causes a part of the ground to become foul and corrupted and spread liek a disease across the lands. As it spread it will turn anything it encounters into undead, trees, the ground, it will pollute the water and drive off all living things. At the same time I'm using Daurgothoth to create a plague that will spread through food. Anyone effected by it will shortly afterwards turn into undead loyal to the Cult.
FROM EDENA
Ah, you want to recreate the Red Goo, Toril style!
Very well. Your researchers are working on it now.
FORSAKEN ONE
I'm placing all armies in the Kingdom of the Ice Queen, exept some PL which I leave on Earth to spy on that world and to spread suspicion and rumors to undermine the social stability of that world... anarchy is a powerfull weapon and I'm trying to find out how well the Cult of the Dragon and the minions of the Ice Queen wield that weapon....
FROM EDENA
Forsaken One's armies of undead and ice beings stays on Earth ... this further destabilizes an already panicked and demoralized world.
FORSAKEN ONE
Also, Edena.. could you tell me a bit about the Kingdom of the Ice Queen? I'm interested...
FROM EDENA
I leave this to your imagination, which is very fertile, if I might say so.
I think you, Forsaken One, could create a more interesting Great Glacier than I ever could. Honestly. I'd like to hear, what YOU think up, about your kingdom.
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MR DRACO
Army Placement:
Ok, I know this isn't exact, but honestly, I'm really not sure exactly where my regions are in relation to each other.
4 Armies - Earth
Prepare the forces, they march now. To Earth. We must help them in their time of need to the best of our ability. We cannot abandone them now and let the blasted wyrms kill them all! And accumulate the largest quantity of magical weapons and equipment we can spare, they're coming too.
Contact the churches, we'll need their most skilled healers. We begin departing now!
We... Tanirth?
Yes, I've decided to go also. I'll meet with the Earth humans in person.
One army is sent to each of the United States, British Empire, Germany, and Dutch Empire.
FROM EDENA
I do believe we are going to have several major battles for the nations of Earth.
At least two Powers have sent armies to the Netherlands, for instance.
MR DRACO
In regards to the nations of Earth, every nation is offered a place among the Free Lands*, presided over by Tanirth Daiwo.
Any nations that request assitance, no matter if they do not wish to join, will be helped to the best of the ability of the members of my faction on Earth. If necessary, up to 2 more armies and their supplies/healers/extra equipment will be brought to Earth to help the nations of Earth with improving their defenses.
*Free Lands- the official name of the region governed by Tanirth Daiwo.
FROM EDENA
Noted!
Does anyone else act so aggressively to gain the countries of Earth?
