[Arryn]

That's Ulm, and it's the second time they have done that. I may well be wrong, but I don't think they plan to attack Herghendorf. I think they plan to use that 170-strong force to attack the 40 barbarians in Arnbeg. Or so I hope. The indies would be easier for them to take, and that wouldn't start a war that Ulm may not be able to afford. Ulm is very likely at war with R'lyeh, and may also be at war with Van, Mictlan, or Arco.

While the large force that Ulm has is certainly worrisome, and could cause untold damage to me, I am actually more wary of Atlantis. They just captured the sole remaining Man province of Nifel with ~50 spearmen/shamblers, and they, too, may go after Man's capital. Which would embroil me in a third war (I'm at war with Man & Vanheim), and with an enemy I do not wish to fight. They are much weaker than Van's empire, but also much harder for me to counter at this time, being a sea nation.

[ March 02, 2004, 10:44: Message edited by: Arryn ]