MP Game, Early Era, Random Nations, Victory Points

[Corwin]

Maltrease said:
This is great guys! I love the comments... so what have the dark and mysterious sages of Ermor been up to? Researching Armageddon?

I agree, it's been a very interesting read. Keep it up guys!


Damn, I wish I had something interesting to report. But last few turns were rather timid. My troops continue their chipping at the wall of 1000 feet Mountain Citadel. My Celestial Masters are sending me mixed and confusing messages. The most ancient and respected one told me that he has consulted the stars, and they forecast that "The Great Kingdom will fall". Unfortunately the old fool forgot to specify which kingdom. Anonther one promised that according to his astral vision the citadel walls will fall to my troops in about 100 years. But his colleges think he is crazy and overly optimistic...

In other words - business as usual in the Celestial Empire.

[Corwin]

Baalz said:
Hmmm, for some reason the rest of my scattered jaguar warriors have all chosen the martyr's path as well. The seemed...uncomfortable with the idea of returning to report a cowardly retreat to the red god. Nonetheless, I will heed your advice and withdraw. Unfortunately I seem to have misplaced all my leaders in the area, so I have no way to recall my wayward troops. Pay no attention to the large army marching towards your capital, this is just the honor guard of the king I sent to collect these troops, and he is VERY honorable.

[Corwin]

Baalz said:
There is great honor in allowing a heathen to be offered up in the sacrificial pit. It is VERY honorable.

Just for the records - the loyal subjects of Eternal Celestial Empire are completely dishonorable from the moment they are born. Truly. They are hopeless.

[Corwin]

New turn.


I wonder why is mighty Helheim Empire keep losing provinces for the last few turns? Plague of barbarian hordes?

[Maltrease]

The honourable Vanheim nation has declared war upon us. We are preparing to pose a question to the seers (Dom3 Forum) asking what can Helheim do vs glamorized high defensive troops.

Who... we wonder has been filling our Vanheim friends with promises of glory and riches. Is there a dark master hiding behind the scenes?

We can only hope that our force of 217 serf warriors will be able to stem the tides against us.

Seeing how magic plays a *small* role in our world we are curious who is wielding and amassing the TRUE power of this world, compared to a small mastery in the physical realm.

We are happy to hear that Tien Chi's army was able to bust through Oni's fortress well before the time their Celestial Masters had envisioned.

[Agrajag]

I won't go into details, but boy am I screwed.

[Potatoman]

The Dwarves of Vanheim salute your mighty legion of Serf Warriors - the thunderous cadence of their marching can be heard as far away as the battlefields of Arcosephale and Mictlan, near the center of the world. Our own Serf Warrior army, numbering less than 100, can manage only a mediocre rendition of "Mcarthur Park" while marching from land to land. Despite the possible pillaging bonus, morale has suffered.

Indeed, Helheim is a very mighty nation, and one with an agenda that clearly includes conquering their neighbors using uberblessed Helhirdings (demonstrated quite clearly upon the unfortunate Agarthans). Considering their increasing economic, magical, and military superiority, we have decided that it is better to attack now, while their armies must still siege Agartha and before they can grow to monstrously powerful. Indeed, we encourage Helheim's other neighbors to join with Vanheim against the Dark Vans- if the true Vans cannot stand against them, you'll be next on their menu.

[Maltrease]

The lines in the Earth do not indicate any troubles for Ermor other then a small income dip. Are you mages aging in uncomfortable ways? Surely you must elaborate.

Perhaps the Helheim nation can offer you aid in some way?

[Corwin]

Maltrease said:
The honourable Vanheim nation has declared war upon us.

He did what?!?...

Honorable Vanheim nation has balls...

Or death wish.

Or both...

[Maltrease]

I don't know why anyone makes a big deal out of A9 F9 W9 E9 N9 A9 blessed Helheims. Its not like I have 100 fully decked out all with 3 ARTIFACTS Tartians marching about. 200 blessed Helheims would be slaughtered by this force.

There are far more serious threats in this world then "physical" presence and a highest (barely) gold income.

In fact Vanheim already conquered 3 lands of ours using a band of serf warriors. How tough can you be to lose to a force like that.

We will go cower in our chambers and play with our friendly seal.