Epic Game

[Pyrex]

I assume Hierakonpolis is part of the elven empire?
Would the four of us be welcome there?

 

[Paxus Asclepius]

I assume Hierakonpolis is part of the elven empire?
Would the four of us be welcome there?

Hierakonpolis is the capital of the River Kingdoms, who worship the Egyptian deities. I forgot not everyone knows obscure ancient history off the top of their head. Additionally, the High Woods are elven territory, and the Dragonspine Mountains are inhabited primarily by dwarves, though other subterranean races also dwell there.

You'd likely be welcome almost anywhere on the planet, at least at the moment. Obviously, everyone's suspicious of what you're doing, and even more suspicious when you're not doing anything, because of the power you wield, but by the same token, they're not going to risk offending you without a divine patron or two.

 

[Mithreander]

Hey, I'm back! What have I missed? Has someone gone over my character? Is everything cool? I've lookedover the last few pages, but found nothing that needed correcting on my part. I'm glad that the IC thread has not started yet, and that I'll be there from the start!

 

[Wrahn]

Thread is up here.

We started Saturday. Don't you have more money to spend?

Welcome back btw and we haven't really moved from the opening scene yet, so you haven't missed anything.

 

[Mithreander]

I'll work on the rest of Thoria's equipment tomorrow.

Thanks for the link!

 

[Pyrex]

I have no ability to upload or draw maps. I can provide information as requested, but that's about it.

Looking north from Hierakonpolis, where is it likely that Thor's army would be gathering for the march?

Where will there supply trains run?

How far (and across what terrain) is it from the army's staging area to Hierakonpolis?

What is the terrain like around Hierakonpolis?

Is Hierakonpolis defensible?

How much standing military does Hierakonpolis ususally maintain?

 

[Paxus Asclepius]

Looking north from Hierakonpolis, where is it likely that Thor's army would be gathering for the march?

Where will there supply trains run?

How far (and across what terrain) is it from the army's staging area to Hierakonpolis?

What is the terrain like around Hierakonpolis?

Is Hierakonpolis defensible?

How much standing military does Hierakonpolis ususally maintain?

Norse armies do not gather significantly, nor do they have supply trains or staging areas; following a Moot, (a gathering of warriors, usually for governmental purposes), should war be declared, they simply start marching, picking up troops along the way and foraging. You'd guess that, once they reach the High Wood, it will take them three weeks to cross, and another week in good weather (up to three months in bad) to cross the Dragonspine Mountains. From there, they could easily reach the gates of Hierakonpolis within two weeks. Those figures, of course, assume no interference by the inhabitants. Hierakonpolis is moderately defensible, having a small, brick city wall and a broad but slow river on the side the Norse armoy approaches. The River Kingdoms have a standing army of considerable size and renowned training, especially against the irregularly arrayed Norsemen; however, they are primarily a chariot force, with only peasantry making up the footmen, so should the Norse not crumble under the initial assault, they could easily force a breakthrough with sheer ferocity. Such military assessment does not take into account the possibility of supernatural interference on either side, which is less predictable.

 

[Pyrex]

So if they're picking up troops along the way, that means the army has to pass through at least a handful of largish towns collecting troops. If they're marching on Hieronkopolis, it stands to reason they'll collect troops from the larger settlements nearer the high wood.

Which population centers is Thor likely to have to pass through to build up his army? (assuming he's not already done so)

 

[Paxus Asclepius]

So if they're picking up troops along the way, that means the army has to pass through at least a handful of largish towns collecting troops. If they're marching on Hieronkopolis, it stands to reason they'll collect troops from the larger settlements nearer the high wood.

Which population centers is Thor likely to have to pass through to build up his army? (assuming he's not already done so)

Most places that would be called population centers are on the coast to the east of the High Woods, southeast of where the Norse would enter. If they're going to join, they will meet him near the border, after marching from the ocean, rather than being picked up directly by the army.

 

[Mithreander]

I would assume that if a god took the time to manifest physically, that if he called out, an army would seek him out at his wish. He could come from any direction.

Our best course to figure out his location is have someone transport to one of those coastal cities to listen to the rumors. I would trust that this information would be on everybodies lips. It should be no great act to find out where Thor is, if he's already on the move. Any close by Ranger or Druid could figure that out with a single spell, Commune with Nature.