Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

thanks for playing!

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

To: Field Commander of the Spider Riders in Birman Highs
From: Nur-i Tagh, Prophet of Jörmungandr

Followers of the Great Nuhatussu,

The maps we received from you some time ago indicate that the province of Meer is open for third-part conquest. We note, however, that your field presence in Birman Highs is adequate to crush the Ermorian garrison in Meer. So we cede our rights on Meer, it is more logical that you take it.

Greetings from Jörmungandr to Nuhatussu!

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Dear agarthans!

The monkey people would like to liberate the previously R'lyeh-opressed people at the shores of Bandar Log, namely 36, 27, 100, 65. We hope You find our claim noble and acceptable.

with friendship,
from Bandar Log

Aruna, bandar generalissimo

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

O brave Monkey Folk!

Your renown courage is one more proven to the whole world. Your awakening at the twilight of the bloody war our people fought against the R'lyeh abomination is very much welcome by the Deep Council. Of course, we would have appreciated your help earlier, when our lands and farmers were ravaged by the vicious mind-torturers. However, by the sole strength of our Ancient Soldiers, we defeated the Threat, not without paying a heavy price of blood.

In this context have no worry that our war-weary but victorious armies can handle the last strongholds of the other-worldly creatures. As I speak, Agarthan legions are already on their way to engage the Tentacles in Antediluvia (65) and the Sea of Carassos (36) in the next few days, so you need not risk your own inexperienced troops' lifes in these provinces. In particular, a brave Agarthan hero was slayed in Antediluvia by a vicious mind attack after killing almost the whole garrison, so killing the guilty mages has become a matter of honor for the Deep Council, and appropriate assets have been deployed for this particular task. However, as it will take one more month to reach Boat Eater (100) and Green Sea (27), I suggest you focus your offensive power in these areas and strike there immediately with all the forces you can dispatch. By so doing you will make a great contribution to ending this terrible war, and you shall keep these provinces as a fair reward, proportionate to your risk-taking and efforts in the war.

Bandari brothers! Clean your war drums from a long accumulated dust, awake your Yogis from their meditative sleep, join us and may the brotherly wrath of Agartha and Bandar Log vanquish the vicious tentacles for ever!

Shetyrs, War Veteran and High Representative of the Deep Council in the Dragon Pointe region

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Dear Shetys!

You are mistaken if you think the two besieged bandar fortresses are just holding a festival to celebrate the first born monkey-octopus hybrid.

Finders keepers then.

Aruna, from the bandari high command

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Aruna,

We know what you mean. We, Agarthans, have had such misfortune for many years now...

Have no worry: we will not invade the previously mentioned provinces (Boat Eater and Green Sea), so even if it takes your armed forces a bit of time to get there, they will find the enemy unspoiled. The Deep Council estimates these seas represent a fair reward for your support and contribution.

Now, let us close our minds and charge forward together to common victory!

Shetyrs, War Veteran and High Representative of the Deep Council in the Dragon Pointe region

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

*** Marble engraving for public distribution ***

O friends, leaders of civilized nations, mages and farmers!

The other-worldly half-fishes are vanquished for ever, thanks, to a large extant, to the brave efforts of Agarthan generals and soldiers. Never again your fishermen's wives will look at the seas with anxiety, unsure about what awaits their husbands beneath the waves... Know that the Ancient Oracle Shetyrs himself, War Veteran and High Representative of the Deep Council in the Dragon Pointe region, who addressed the last messages from Agartha to the world, was slain while sleeping in his cave by a last, vicious attack, with souls of guilty half-fishes coming back from the underworld to kill him in his dreams!

However, even though we now live in a much safer world, international affairs are still on-going. Therefore, as the great Jörmungandr works hard to bring back order, prosperity and brotherhood to this world, the Deep Council, fullly supportive of His tireless efforts, wishes to make the following statements:

- Johannes, Captain of the Eight-Legged! We note that your progress in Ermor's siege has been slow, of late. Equally, a swampy province located next to our Well-Protected Domains is still controlled by Ermor. Shall we intervene there to eliminate the Ermorian garrison? Do you need assistance for your siege operations?

- Ulmian brothers, we share the same civilizational roots. We rejoice of the constant progress of your renaissance, and we wish to invite some of your most talented artists to visit our Marble Halls. May this handful of extremely precious Earth gems cover their travel expenses, and contribute to your cultural flourishing.

- Tailed Ones! We appreciated very much the all-markata underwater ballet show you organized in seas next to our new underwater holdings! Seeing so many Markatas swim in harmony was truly divine. By this only you deserved well these two sea provinces.

Kiksanu the Mute,
Conqueror of Antediluvia,
Secretary General of the Deep Council

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

The Trades Ministry of the Four-armed people offers fire and air gems, for any combination of earth, astral and death.

the prohpetess-princes of the markatas

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

*** Admin technical message ***

We are on turn 46, but I did not receive any new .trn file. I went three times to the game admin page to request my turn be resent, but I did not receive anything.

Earcaraxe, maybe you can check my email address? In any case, please postpone hosting until I can receive my turn...

Did any of you experience the same problem???

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

*** Technical / admin message ***

Finally the Great Lama has sent me my turn, after 10 or so requests. I will light a candle in His name.

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

O four-armed brothers!

It is with great concern that the Deep Council Oracles have felt about the disruption of Arcane Enchantments weaved by your Nation. At the same time, it seems that your Lord Szivi has disappeared from His divine seat in Namor. Are the monkey folk orphans of their loving Master Druid? We hope to get reassuring news from you!

Ratheldun the Bane of Tentacles,
General Secretary of the Deep Council

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

People of Tien Chi!

Long ago you started an unjustified war against the brilliant Ulmian civilization. We believe you betrayed your own centuries-old principles of stability and equilibrium by this aggressive act. Fate, in Her wisdom, has sent you a clear message by destroying your army under the walls of Ulm.

Ulm has then counter-attacked you, making for a re-balancing of tEquilibrium. Your mages and celestial servants, helped by even stranger creatures summoned from far away, have helped you to preserve your ancient kingdom's integrity. And so the equilibrium and balance of power have now been restored.

Now Jörmungandr wishes to provide you with a friendly advise: do not commit the same mistake twice, and stop the flow of violence you once unleashed. You may want to reconquer provinces lost to you, but do not attack Ulm's heartland East of the city of Ard and of the Feldan Forest.

The Ulmian civilization cannot be compared to the Ermorian and R'lyeh barbarians. They brought us, Agarthans, a new breath when we had lost all hope, and our World still needs their lights. If you consider yourself fiend of the Ancient Ones, then consider the Ulmian principality in these regions [41, 42, 47, 50] as part of the Agarthan Well-Protected Domains. Thus aggression in these regions will mean withdrawal from our peace treaty
[the NAP3 count down will apply of course]

We trust in your wisdom!

Ratheldun the Bane of Tentacles,
General Secretary of the Deep Council

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Dear Lords of the Depths!

Apparently Szivi couldnt put down the new episode of thw twilight series, a book called "book of high power", and he was so into it that he also forgot to bath and eat regularly and to keep the 2 astral pearls on himself for casting of returning. So the eator of god cameth and eateth him.

We kindly ask anyone to leave our nation the opportunity to revive both the oak and the pyre, thanks.

Aruna

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Even as we speak the armies of Ulm are ravaging our domain and sieging our cities. The Iron Angels of Ulm have defeated our best. Where is this equilibrium of which you speak?

Sleeping monkeys, awaken before it is too late.

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Dear Johannes of the spider-lords!

This little envoy has come with these girfts and the inquery from our leaders: how are u nowadays? your plan for the future? bloodlust of ur warriors?

from bandar log

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Emperor of Tien Chi!

As we said, in case it requires clarifications, it is understandable that you conquer back all lost provinces. We only request you to leave the last 4 provinces of the Ulmian heartland. Ulm's counter-attack was legitimate as it was a case of self-defense. Now that you have proven your right over your territory, be reasonable and do not crush a brilliant civilization for the sake of revenge

As we, Agarthans, have been with Ermor. When coming to the assistance of Machaka, we did not try to get more provinces than required: we always coordinated our attacks with Johannes, letting the spider riders conquer whatever they could.


Johannes of Machaka!

As we have stated before, we believe in a world of peace. When the prophecy fulfills and the time of Ascension arrives, Jörmungandr is willing to consider the best out of the best to chose his close and trusted deputies. He will need the assistance of the most powerful mages and warriors of this world. The Great Nuhatussu's leadership in the Ermorian war commands respect. He and His followers share our own folk's attraction for heat. The Machakan burning plains and the Agarthan deep halls beneath are made to unite!

The Agarthan - Machakan friendship has already been demonstrated during the Ermorian war, when we collaborated in a genuinely cooperative manner over which provinces would be for whom to administrate. Let us pursue and strengthen this friendship. If global peace was to be broken in our world, let us fight side by side! Be sure that the Agarthan riches, such as the token of friendship this envoy sends to you, will then be for us to share with you.


O four-armed neighbors!

What does this sudden war-mongering mean? "Bloodlust"? Was not the Ermorian heresy crushed already, as well as the other-worldly mind-rapers?

Ratheldun the Bane of Tentacles,
General Secretary of the Deep Council

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

T'ien Ch'i is an empire in decline, having squandered it's resources on a futile war with Ulm. As you know that war was initiated by our previous leadership. We would be content to live in peace while we await the inevitable ascension of the Lord of Agartha.

We have no armies in the lands that Agartha claims for Ulm, yet most of Ulms armies are deep in our territories and sieging our cities. Our reinforcements reached Ard and saved the city just as the fortifications were breeched. Why does Agartha lecture and threaten T'ien Ch'i instead of lecturing Ulm?

We have never encountered diplomats from Ulm, only soldiers, and representatives from Ulm have been completely absent from this meeting place. Why does Agartha speak for Ulm, and why does Agartha assume that Ulm wants peace or that Ulm will accept the equilibrium imposed by Agartha? If T'ien Ch'i accepts Agartha's ultimatum and Ulm does not, will they then be similarly punished? Surely all of your wayward children deserve the same treatment Great Lord.

We await your ascension ceremony oh lord of Agartha. Perhaps the sleepy monkeys will awake in time to attend as well.

Yours in subservience

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Lady of Tien Chi!

The Deep Council Oracles have been touched by the arguments put forward by your wise lawyers. In response, I am bearer of the following message:

- Jörmungandr, the Councilor of Gods, wishes to re-instate Harmony in this world. He does not wish to exterminate all other vehicles of the divine! That is why He is called "Councilor of Gods". Therefore He feels much honored by your plea of allegiance. Surely Li Xue, Guardian of the Bridge, and Her bureaucrats can help in administrating some the celestial plans, as Jörmungandr and His Agarthan servants have less interest in this aspect than in others. Details on your new domains shall be made clear later, at the time of Ascension.

- In the short term, considering your readiness for Jörmungandr's Ascension, the Deep Council withdraws our previously stated guarantee over the Ulmian heartland with immediate effect.

- In this context we call for Khorne, Prince of (some) Mountains: are you ready to clearly and publicly recognize Jörmungandr's Lordship?

- Li Xue, surely your plea of allegiance changes our approach to the Ulmian-Tien Chi conflict, in a favorable way for your kingdom. Still, we need to wait one moon in order to get (or not) the awaited feedback from Nuhatussu the Great and Khorne the Strong on their willingness to collaborate with Jörmungandr, the Councilor of Gods. Based on these, we will assess the situation and take position during the next moon.

May the infinite strength of the mountains give you vigor and vitality in this Spring!

Ratheldun the Bane of Tentacles,
General Secretary of the Deep Council
Interim messenger of Jörmungandr, the Councilor of Gods
(a new prophet of a whole new dimension is being nominated and will become the new messenger of Jörmungandr next moon)

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

This manuscript, written by an unkown voice of the lord, was confiscated when the rebuilding began after the Machakan-Ermorian War. It was delivered to the prophet him self for his considerations.


My eye-witness account of the Battle of White Peaks (as we became to know it)

I finished my education in the temple of He Whose Name Should not be Said long after the war had begun between the walking dead and spiders of the God forest. When the high priests finally announced I am ready to serve the one and true god, the war still reigned in South. In hurry, I gathered all my belongings (that was; temple garments and some minor trinkets) and ran South to attend the army of proud and noble Machaka people. I was eager to do my own part by encouraging and blessing our spiders and men-at-arms alike.

My endurance is weak, but traveling with new well-made sandals and light backpack I made haste and reached the army encamped in the pass of White Peaks. It was late summer, but the sun was high from morning till late afternoon every day, and it was still very very hot. In Machaka kingdom it usually is all year long. Later, when we marched south, I was told by veterans that in south the darkness reigns and there might be days we wont see the sun at all.

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/...chakawar01.jpg

When I finally reached the army, the camp was in hassle; Ermorian skeletons, undead horses and evil wizards were approaching. The scouts had brought disturbing news only few days ago. The dead on horse were so tall and so numerous that they would block out the sun. The newly-appointed – for me at least - commander Martell laughed that the only light we would need was the light of our magical fire.

I was hearty welcomed as every hand and leg was needed, no matter were you a warrior, a spider or a priest. The Ermor would show up with their full numbers any time. Because the undead wont get tired, their march was fast and at the morning of the day after tomorrow the pass was swarming half rotten monsters. With them came the unholy darkness. And cold wind.

Our runners had been trying to spot the troops enemy had with 'em. It became apparent that the core of their army consisted of longdead horsemen. They would charge the field with the speed of lighting and overrun our first lines easily. Ermor had brought also rag-tag archers with them, and in the front handfull of unknown gigantic monsters from distant lands shook the ground, driving all possible camp followers – harlots and merchants alike – away.

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/...morianarmy.jpg

But the most dangerous troops were non of above. The Ermorians supported their undead cavalrymen with fearsome number of mature and experienced praetorian infantry. Those, our leaders knew, would be our undoing... Our troops had no steel to match theirs, and no experience at all if compared to them. The wise men from all villages had been working months now to figure out the riddle of magical fire arrows. The breakthrough was there lying in front of their eyes... yet so was the Ermorian farmy, only few days too early.

The army was led by several grand theurgs, experienced and wicked old men who were told to be enslaving virgin girls from all conquered villages for their amusement as much as for their food. I think this was only a horror story told by mothers to their small spider children so they would behave.

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/...chakanarmy.jpg

The commander Martell, after hearing the strenght of their dead on horse, decided he should spread the spider groups all across the field. Therefore, spiders were found from both flanks and from the very front of our center. Militias and light infantry were located on our right flank, and archers took center and left. The amount of our heavy infantry was so puny, that they were ordered to guard the rear for tricks and charge the field only if everything else should fail.

It was widely known that enemy's wizards could kill hundreds of troops with their malign magic. Therefore Him, Whose Name Should not be Spoken, had cometh him self to protect us from the enemy's evilry. On the other hand, ours was magical fire. Young and old tribal sorceress' from the all corners of the nation had gathered to the pass of White Peaks to make fire rain from the sky on the enemy. All priests were assigned to banish undead enemies, though it was known that theurgs could protect them well.

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/...irstoffour.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/...condoffour.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/...hirdoffour.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/...urthoffour.jpg

The battle begun with spells. Wizards from the both sides targeted troops with battle magic: flares, flame bolts, paralyzes, cold bolts, as well as protective spells such as anti magic, protection of sepulchre and legions of steel were seen all around the field. While neat and effective, our fire spell reserve was in short supply and it became fast clear that our sorceress' could not match the enemy's wizards in hurting.

Ermor, against all expectations, did not throw their cavarly on us in the beginning. The dead horses stood calmly still, and waited while our spiders crossed the field to meet their front. Instead, they sent the enormous, four-legged monsters to take out our spiders. Spiders were already spitting web, when they met. A single longdead horseman burned like a torch somewhere in the back. His unholy howl of agony devastetad our minds.

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/...ehemotkuva.jpg

Then, suddenly the whole army of the undead moved forward, and slaughter begun. Hoplites grew jumpy, and charged the field passing the archers and trying to reach the spiders before it was their time to march in. It appeared to have been a critical – success. They held the line long after the spiders were done.

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/...e/Theclash.jpg

The sounds and colors of a full scale magic battle were as beautifull as they were horrifying. I had never experienced anything like this. Red, yellow, pitch black, white, blue... they were all present among hundreds of other colors I had never seen before (and thus didnt know what to call them).

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/...dernbattle.jpg

When Ermor ranks grew thinner, the theurgs started reanimating new undead from recently dead soldiers. Our troops, already high with hopes of victory were overcome by fear. The abominations just would not stay down.

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/...deadrising.jpg

The center of both armies held, but the left of both armies make some progress. Ermor routed spiders and infantry on their left, and heavy infantry swept Machaka's left empty of undead. The fresh undead hurried to fill the gaps on Ermor's right. Machaka archers ran out of arrows at this point, and were formed up to meet the undead in a fierce melee.

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/...siletroops.jpg

While the archers and hoplites leveled the Ermor's right all the way to the end, archers were needed in the center and Machaka's right, too. With commander Oberyn Martell leading the way with his flamewhip, archers engaged the Ermor's leftovers in the center of the battlefield.

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/...entoftruth.jpg

Eventually archers and hoplites worked their bloody way up to the theurgs. Some of them chose to keep their honor and stood, rather than run like the rest. Theurgs fell last, slain by the Machaka's stern archers in a melee.

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/...me/Itsdone.jpg

The commander Oberyn Martell was awarded the role of supreme commander of all Machaka armies for his abilities to lead with example as well as demonstrate tactical understanding. He became very popular among troops and young tribal girls showed up to honor and please this great man. On the other hand, losses were unbearable even on our side. It took the army more than a month to reach the condition to take the field again. But when we did, we marched straight south in order to help prophet Johannes' siege around Ermor's seat of power. We met some Ermor garrison on our way, but they could not put up serious resistance.

While the nation of Ermor was not yet beaten, it was the turningpoint of the Ermorian-Machakan War and made the collapse of the undead empire inevitable.

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/...chakaWar02.jpg



Because of being exhausted from the prolonged conflict, Johannes chose to read the manuscript and have hes rest before accepting any envoys from other kingdoms.

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Mighty Jörmungandr!

The Ulmish people are bred for war, not for talking. Our diplomats are too busy carving our messanges into the skin of our slain foes to attend peaceful negotiations.

Furthermore the Iron Order forbids common Ulmish people from talking to strangers, especially if they look so magical attuned like the witches of Tien'Chi!


Though we managed to conquer huge areas of their land, these conquests were only short timed raids, as we do not possess the necessary manpower to hold their territory and their huge monsters prove to hard even for our angels to kill. We are back to the few mountains we always were king of.

To answer your message - Khorne, prince of the few mountains and Iron Lord of the Ulmish people accepts your superiority and bows to your might.

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

*** Stone Engraving brought to all Nations by the Arcane Powers of Sang-i Setareh, Prophet of Jörmungandr ***

Khorne, the Iron Lord of a Few Mountains!

The Agarthan Nation is deeply honored by your message. Be sure that Jörmungandr will find a divine responsibility proportionate to your greatness at the time of Ascension. The position of Gate Keeper of the Main Mountain Hall is reserved, as things go.


Li Xue, Guardian of the Bridge, and Khorne, the Iron Lord of a Few Mountains!

Agarthan Keepers of Memories, lawyers of the Deep Council, have studied the delicate situation created by the act of allegiance of two warring states.

As a result, we hereby declare that war is legal until the time of Ascension, as Lords under plea of allegiance need to prove their respective worths before official positions are distributed according to their respective merits.

However, at the same time, allegiance to Jörmungandr, the Councilor of Gods means placing oneself under His protection. Therefore the heartland of both Ulm (the four provinces previously mentioned) and Tien Chi (the so-called Tien Chi Island) are considered parts of the Well-Protected Domains, under personal guarantee of Jörmungandr for their original owners. Attack to these provinces is not absolutely illegal; but holding them more than one moon against the will of their legitimate owner is clearly conflicting with the Agarthan guarantee, and may expose the attacker to hostilities from the Agarthan Armed Forces.

This is a fair treatment to both parties.


All!

Nothing can be expected from the Monkeys who live in a state of anarchy since their Lord died, victim of his own foolish and irresponsible experiences, and Jörmungandr may have to bring order to these lands.

But the Nation of Machaka is well managed and experiencing a relative golden age, almost comparable to what Agarthans have been enjoying for several years by now. So we need to know, O Great Nuhatassu, do you want to help us build the New Order, and share our prosperity?

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

What is this sudden change in tone dear deep-dwellers?

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

hosting postponed by 24 hrs.

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

*** Special Message from Sang-i Setareh, Prophet of Jörmungandr, to the Glorious Nation of Bandar Log, addressed to all, from the tiniest Markata to the wisest White Ones ***

Monkey-folk!

Fear not, for Jörmungandr's love for all his subjects and future subjects is infinite.

Of course, his judgment over the foolish acts of Szivi, the so-called "Hidden One" and self-proclaimed Lord of Bandar Log, is another matter. Clearly the fact that the Eater of Gods Himself came to punish him is a clear enough indication that the petty druid, in his greed for power, went too far and threatened to break the Order of this World. As a result, you poor monkey Nation is now Orphan, without leadership! A very dangerous situation we can only describe as "anarchy". Only the Tentacles experienced such a power vacancy in recorded history and we all saw to which disastrous ends it took us all.

In this context, Jörmungandr extends His Loving Hand to you, orphan monkey-folk! Reject the sinful Szivi, let him remain "hidden", as he claims to be, until the end of times, and send us your declaration of allegiance to the Councilor of Gods, who shall therefore free you from the burden of administrating your land. You will be able to focus on your meditative activities and fruit orgies depending on personal preferences while we take a good care of all other, boring tasks. And so with the Ascension of Jörmungandr, under the wise administration of His deputies Li Xue, Khorne (and Nuhatussu?), your peaceful people and their holy White Ones will enjoy a privileged and peaceful existence for the next millenia to come. And never Jörmungandr will leave you, His beloved children, alone as Szivi did, so inconsequently.

You only have to reject Szivi's claim for sovereignty over your nation to allow this new golden era to start!

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Jörmungandr!

Your courtship is both misleading and late. I'm already back, wiser than ever.

Szivi

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Szivi the Sinner,

If you are wise, why would you deny your people this offer for a golden age? Or is it that you need to use them for your own greedy goals, as made evidently clear by the circumstances of your temporary expedition to Tartarus?

Confess and you shall meet mercy.

Sang-i Setareh,
On behalf of Jörmungandr, God of primordial Waters, Patron of Soldiers

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Sorry a bit of rush on my part. Can you please add +24h to this turn? Thanks in advance.

Numahr

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

done

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

*** Personal and confidential message for Szivi the Sinner from Jörmungandr, the God of Primordial Waters, Patron of SOldiers ***

O Szivi!

I break the diplomatic etiquette of sending messages through my beloved subjects as the matter at hand is too serious.

I remember the times when we fought together against the other-worldly R'lyeh abomination. A time of harmony. A time, unfortunately, which now belongs to the past.

Your case, I have to say with sadness, is in-defensible. Basically your presence in this world is not welcome anymore as it has become contrary to harmony. The circumstances in which the Eater of God himself came to punish you, because of your monstrous greed for power, are a clear illustration. This should have closed the case. And now you are here again, after a few moons spent in Tartarus with the heretic Aguadillas and B'Jandis. I guess we will never know what business exactly you had in there with the very abominations we banished from this world. It only makes your case, I am afraid, even more suspicious. And now you refused answering diplomatic messages sent by my servitors.

It is with great regret that I have to take the logical consequences of your acts, and declare you physical re-incarnation in this world and your lordship over the monkeyfolk as a violation of this world's Laws and Equilibrium.

You cannot imagine the pain I feel at taking this difficult, albeit necessary decision. As a gesture of mercy, we give you one alternative: recognize immediately your sins and my Lordship over this world, and, considering your devouring passion for texts, through which your sins became obvious to all, you shall become "marble engraver of the 317th Cave-Hall, 17th Grade, 4th Rank". You immediate supervisor, a Pale One former Sergeant made half-crazy and inapt for *organized* war by the Tentacles' mind attacks, has been requested by myself to show mercy on you.

You have three months to present yourself at an Agarthan border post where the local garrison will take good care of you. If, by early autumn in the Year 5 of the Ascension War, you have not surrendered yourself, all nations will be authorized to take any action necessary to suppress the threat your very presence creates for the world's harmony.

Your own fate lies in your hands, friend. We urge you to follow the path of love and redemption!

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Jörmungadr!

I'm sure there is an explanation for that u wasnt able come up with a more plausible casus belli for ur brewing agression. To found ur attitude based on a horror's decision on its own menu, to identify justice with that said horror's thinking, signals u are an able and trustful leader of ur people.

I suppose its a mere coincidence, that Bandar Log's economy is the second most powerful to urs, and it represents the most threat to ur world-conquering plans.

Szivi, beloved god of the monkeys

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Dear Leaders of Machaka and T'ien C'hi!

I have sent this bird of paradise with this letter, to ask u if U would like to forge an alliance versus the agarthans. My empire quite possibly cant stand much of a chance versus the deep-dwellers, being about half of its size.
I offer both of u a NAP5 in the name of my people, and an alliance until the last candle lit in jörmungadr's name is blown away.

yours sincerely

Szivi

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

The war between T'ien Ch'i and Ulm continutes unabated. All of our troops and resources are committed.

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

I see. I order my people to give u a helping hand in that war.

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Dear Li Xue!

We have to request a clarification here. We have issued a guarantee over your heartland, and adopted a neutral position in your war, in exchange of your allegiance to Jörmungandr.

You cannot at the same time proclaim yourself friend of our enemy.

So we have to respectfully ask you to make clear your allegiance in full transparency, so that we know what policy the Deep Council should adopt toward our Western borders.

On our part, we stand by our words. And we believe your interests match ours. Do you expect you can stop Szivi in a world where his dreams come true and he has crushed the Mountains Wise? No, in this world Szivi will leave no chance to other nations. But siding with Szivi means turning your very capital into a front line target, and not in the long term...

On the other hand, remaining true to your plea of allegiance will allow you to earn a place close to Jörmungandr in the New Order to come, and will ensure your empire in decline experiences a new golden age.

True, we do not promise you help in your war against Ulm. But we guaranteed your heartland against any attacker, including Ulm. Our position is fair and impartial. What we promise you (as well as Ulm) is even more precious than a few gold coins, gems or trinkets: a guaranteed seat at the Council of Gods, with a complete defensive alliance against anyone threatening your very existence. Do not throw away this offer to become someone else's cheap mercenary!

Finally, whatever option you take, we still consider both our nations as bound by the Oath of Peace we committed to years ago [NAP3].


Sang-i Setareh,
on behalf of Jörmungandr

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

We have not proclaimed ourselves to be a friend of the monkeys. We have no relationship with the monkeys. As I said all of our troops and resources are committed against Ulm, and we see no early end to this war.

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Thanks for clarification, noble Li Xue. May your Kingdom revive like the volcano awakening from under its own dust.

Szivi, we invite you to stop your petty attempts at corrupting the hearts of Lords who, in spite of lesser "economic power", as you say, display greater morale value and honor.

This interest on the economic aspect of things, by the way, is quite unworthy of a Lord of your status and shows something of your greed: it is well-known that only farmers, traders and accountants care about gold. Our Lord Jörmungandr, on His part, is concerned with the Invisible, greater Justice and the world's Harmony. From this point of view, He has certainly more in common with the wise White Ones than you have.

Szivi! while we still have time! Listen to our Lord's message of redemption, free the monkey folk from your yoke and have the wisdom to choose the honorable path that is offered to you, that will save the lives of many!

Sang-i Setareh,
on behalf of Jörmungandr

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

*** Admin-related message ***

What about permanent 48h turns? That would be great for me considering the probable content of future turns...

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

I am for it!

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Obviously u r the one who can save the lifes of the monkeyfolk, since your soldiers will be slaughtering them in a couple month when u launch ur invasion, at ur command.

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

I'm content with 30 hrs as it was declared at the start of the game (so i think everyone has veto-power over a change of this)

I'm curious about all of the player's preferences about hosting tho.

And im also open to give postponements in special cases, like a few extra-difficult turns and such. My experience is, that after a war has started, the successive turns become much simpler)

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

I'm fine with 30 hours until the 25th and then I will be out of town for two weeks and could use extra time. Then again it is primarily the two of you who will have the big turns to put together, not us lesser races :p

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Jörmungadr!

I the name of the yogi's and all of the monkeys I would like to express my worries about ur state of mind. Judging from ur last three messages u more and more sound like a parrot: keep saying what u already said.

The Most Wise Szivi has brought us nothing but properity and peace as we can see it with our own eyes.. Not that im comfortable comparing u to Him, but u promise to bring us death, war and suffering.

I'm sure thats something u can rationalize, so please bring it on for my (and the yogis) amusement.

Aruna, Bandar Defence Coordinator

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Dear Johannes of the Spiders!

The agarthan warmachine will begin its conquest soon. I would like u to know our opinion: we are convinced, if Bandar falls, there will be no power to stop them, ever. It's time to join forces.

Please let us know, if we can help u out with something: artifacts, gems, gold.

The Markata Prophet

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

after some pondering i extended hosting to 48 hrs.

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Szivi,

You are caught breaking the Oath of peace [NAP3] our nations had signed. Hostilities were supposed to start this month only. You waited 2 moons only instead of the three promised!

This should not surprise anyone from you, of course. But do not believe you can win a war with such treachery tricks, at the end Justice will know Her side.

Sang-i Setareh
in Behalf of Jörmungandr, God of Primordial Waters and Patron of Soldiers

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Dear Jörmungy,

It is my fault, as this trigger-happy warrior got loose. She somehow misunderstood the message, which contained only the plans for next months defensive movements. I hear she only found a pagan temple and some armed locals, so not much harm is done hopefully. She will leave immediately.

Aruna

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Dear Jörmungy,

It is my fault, as this trigger-happy warrior got loose. She somehow misunderstood the message, which contained only the plans for next months defensive movements. I hear she only found a pagan temple and some armed locals, so not much harm is done hopefully. She will leave immediately.

Aruna

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

Aruna! Please don't take Agarthans for fools! I don't even dare to transmit your message to the Deep Council! A frenzy half God equipped with demonic weapons teleports to our territory "by accident"?

Not only this but an innocent Shambler tribal chief was found killed, his brain changed into spoiled mashed bananas; and one of Jörmungandr's son, also located in a sea next to your lands, felt some nasty mind inquisition, although he easily resisted it.

And you really want us to believe that all these illegal, treacherous acts of agression were misinterpreted orders? This is not serious. Either Szivi gives up all claims of Lordship over the monkey folk as we asked, and we can forgive him; or either he claims to be the Lord of Bandar Log, and then he has to take responsibilities for these actions, and not make some exotic claims on "misunderstood orders". Do not throw away what little honor you still hold in the face of the world!

Sang-i Setareh
in Behalf of Jörmungandr, God of Primordial Waters and Patron of Soldiers

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

One of we love about Szivi most, is he doesnt pretend to be perfect (only close to Nirvana). As Shinvaputra, the yogi says: Mistakes are our beacons to our true selves.

Aruna, from bandari high command

Re: Fame and Riches - game started, AR-s coming in.
 

We shall help you to light many beacons to Szivi's true self.

Sang-i Setareh
in Behalf of Jörmungandr, God of Primordial Waters and Patron of Soldiers