[Arryn]

Turn #25, Spring of Year 3
My grip tightens.

This month, no travellers bring word from afar of events in distant lands.

Rod the Scout reports approximately 30 light footmen, crossbowmen, and heavy footmen in the farmlands of Garillion. Bdvar reports 30 fanatics, and light and heavy cavalries in the independent coastal farmlands of Ephesibor. He also finds the western extent of Atlantian control is in the Sea of Menace (#31). The Ashikagan force from Robber Home appears to have moved into their capital in anticipation of an impending attack by the army I have amassed next to them. A reasonable precaution on their part, but one that actually helps me. My plan is to first surround their capital, and thus deprive the defenders of further material and economic support. By vacating their adjacent provinces they are making it easier for me to accomplish my plan.

The Enchantress Kara (3F1N) has joined the coven at the Well of All Waters. My researchers achieve the coveted seventh circle of power in Conjuration!

My realm has:

• __6 Dominion max.
• __7 Temples
• _22 Provinces converted
• 553 Treasury.
• 917 Income. (+26)
• 321 Upkeep. (+22)
• 141 Resources in Jotunheim. (unchanged)
• 199 Resources in Pythium. (+10)

• _14 Provinces controlled
• Jotunheim: Dom=6, PD=25, Unr=0
• Zenthra: Dom=6, PD=10, Unr=0
• Eribon: Dom=3, PD=10, Unr=0
• Gwyrth: Dom=3, PD=10, Unr=0
• Iron Range: Dom=6, PD=10, Unr=0
• Saetica: Dom=2, PD=10, Unr=0
• Black Alps: Dom=5, PD=3, Unr=0
• Ancyrna: Dom=2, PD=10, Unr=0
• Bel: Dom=2, PD=5, Unr=0
• Pythium: Dom=5, PD=10, Unr=0
• Hoburgdorf: Dom=-3, PD=10, Unr=3
• Feral Woods: Dom=1, PD=2, Unr=0
• Ultima Typhia: Dom=6, PD=10, Unr=0
• Well of All Waters: Dom=5, PD=10, Unr=0

Gem income is:

• +_2 Fire (18)
• +_0 Air (--)
• +_6 Water (14)
• +_2 Earth (02)
• +10 Astral (19) (includes 5 Clams)
• +_1 Death (07)
• +_6 Nature (41)

Magical knowledge (stars denote schools being researched):

• 7-Conjuration
• 3-Alteration
• 0-Evocation
• 4-Construction*
• 3-Enchantment
• 0-Thaumaturgy
• 0-Blood Magic
• 158 RPs (of 179 available at labs)

I recruit 6 Jotun spearman in Pythium, and I increase the provincial defense of Hoburgdorf by 10 (to 20). I also increase the PD of Bel by 2 (to 7), and in the Feral Woods by 1 (to 3). These preparations drain the treasury of 351 coins, leaving 202 for building.

With most of the unrest in Hoburgdorf quelled, I raise taxes there back to normal.

I have the Skratti Tunne forge another Clam of Pearls and I allot 10 water gems for the task. The Norna Skade continues her monthly ritual of Awakening Vine Ogres, at a cost of 1 nature gem per month.

Bdvar follows the coast east into the independent river delta of Solam (#48), while Oedre continues to keep an eye on Atlantis and Man. Rod the Scout follows the river northwards into the farmlands of Gol Phalas (#159). Rod the Firbolg, now equipped with a Horror Helm and a Charcoal Shield, heads out from Pythium to Hoburgdorf with 5 more Jotun spearmen. Tahmar, having dropped off his squad of Jotuns in Hoburgdorf, heads back to Pythium. My prophet Grymis will move to Hoburgdorf as well, to assist in preaching the faith there. Erkeborn continues to preach at the temple in Saetica. Albrecht begins preaching in Hoburgdorf, while Geiserik builds a temple in the province, and Bove begins a patrol to root out the remaining unrest. My avatar, content that matters are under control in Hoburgdorf, moves north upriver to independent Herghendorf (#127), to face an estimated score of fanatics, longbowmen, and knights.

[ February 20, 2004, 23:53: Message edited by: Arryn ]