The Asuran Renaissance [Closed TFU only]

[Stovilium]

Finally the scouts that Stovilium send are on the borders of Midrasia and Phaedrus. Both parties request to talk with the leaders on behalf of Marcus Kontos and to discuss general topics. Lt. Nord is the speaker in Midrasia and Lt. Ricks, a prestigious soldier in Stovilium for maintaining control, is currently at Phaedrus.

Lt. Ricks

[Delsola]

"Alydism? Why, this is a splendid revelation. Akaross features in his own Titanist Epic, written by the philospher and writer Coeus Kormić. You see, Titanism constantly accepts new Titans, and the Midrasians, I believe, brought Akaross along with their... empire... But you must also accept to allow Titanists peace, and freedom of religion. I will not allow what is happening in Isolatonia to happen in Midrasia."

[Engortia]

"I thank you for your efforts, enjoy our weapons and I assure you, our enemies won't, please stay for a while, it's not right to visit a man only on business, have some wine or food, you can stay as long as you need."

At this point a man would hastily walk into the room and get onto on knee in front of the throne.
"Guildmaster, you seem to have more visitors travelling through the desert, shall I send some men to greet them?"
"My my, I am popular these days aren't I? I suppose you should, but don't take too long, we have guests you know, and it's terribly impolite to leave them un-attended."
The man would stand, bow and run out of the room before letting forth a sharp whistle as a band of men pick up various weapons and slink off into the desert, disappearing from sight within a few steps.

[Midrasia]

"That is the very reason we exiled those Templars, scum that's what they are! I can't even believe Kassius accepts them! I do believe we have an agreement then Delsolan. Midrasia and Delsola form a military alliance. For now many Stovilian wish to discuss trade, so my advisor will escort you to the war room. In the meantime, court is dismissed."

[Delsola]

Meanwhile, at the Delsolan Grand Assemby...

"I fear, friends, that Midrasia will be a fitting ally, but one ally can never be enough. Creating an angular stucture of independent alliances will surely help against a Midrasian abandonment or betrayal. Send a diplomat to the court of Kassius. They are a warlike people, but noble. They would never stray from a challenge, especially when Isolatonia borders on their vassel, Loompaland. Offer their King riches beyond his wildest dreams, entice him. Even if he says no, they will never miss the opportunity to strike at the Isolatonians if they are assaulted by Midrasia and Delsola... Yes, send a diplomat at once!"

[Delsola]

OOC- I'm imagining Kassius as Ottoman-y, since in Midrasia's history (or the old one at least) they took over much of Midrasia, kind of like Ottomans in the Byzantine Empire? And Midrasia is sort of post-Roman, like Byzantium.

[Kassius]

"Delsolan! You bring me jewels from the Titan Isles. I see that you know what me people like!" states Sultan Rebásk Gravossa. "I see Delsola wants an alliance with my grand empire. The Engortians will want my head soon, so I see how this can work. Kassius is a noble nation, true to our word. Delsolan troops will help us secure the north-eastern border as will my janissaries, together we shall bring order and riches back to our cultures, what do you say Titanled?"

[Stovilium]

As Lt. Nord enters the Midrasian hall room she kneels at the throne "your highness." She stands back up as the scouts make their way into the room, five meters behind here. "On the behalf of Stovilium would would like to first complement you on your magnificent kingdom and secondly ask you if you need any trade with our nation, anything you desire from us and anything you believe we could benefit from?"

meanwhile...

Out of the sandy mist the Engortians arrive again accompanied with the Stovilian scouts. Cpt. Quill spots the guildmaster and kneels, as do the other scouts. "hello sir. Well done on how you found us, really we did not know what was happening until it happened. I shall have to remember that for the future. Now what we do really wish to discuss is if you needed anything to help your nation grow. Don't worry we are not trying to invade you, quite the opposite in fact, but we are here mainly to suggest possible trade and if you want we could discuss advancements we have both made, although I understand that may be stepping the line."

[Phaedrus Imperator]

General `Arhemys meets with the Stovilian ambassador, as the queen is busy with other matters.
'Forgive me, my Stovilian is plusungood. So, what is bringing you to our nation of Phaedrus Imperator? Is you seeking with alliance, or a message from western earths?'

[Stovilium]

"Whatever suits your fancy sir." Lt. Rick says as he removes his helmet, to which you can clearly see his face. "On behalf of Stovilium we would like to thank you for you hospitality towards us. We are here to seek out nations and learn as much as we can of the eastern nations. We also come to your great nation to propose possible trade if you desire anything that Stovilium has to offer, and also to offer you information on the current status on our western earths, considering it must be hard to receive information. Finally Stovilium would not press for anything right now but we are always open for alliances. Do you desire anything in particular from us?"

[Engortia]

"You travelled all the way through the desert to offer a trade agreement? Either you are blind, stupid or both, there are multiple other city states between myself and you leader, have you any idea how many bandits you would have to fend off to get the convoy through the desert? Not to mention the amount of trained soldiers that would attack for the fact that it is my resources that are being sent through to you. Next time you come to my Guild house bring your sense with you, now get out of my sight before I change my mind, and take your pitiful weapons with you."

[Stovilium]

"And yet we still made it here unscathed. may I remind you that it will be us who will be both making that path and if you are so worried about bandits attacking a trade line we could either let Stovilium forces move our supplies to you and move yours back without you having to waste any of your men. however, there is another option. If you have such a problem with the bandits and the city states that house why not just take your land from them? Stovilium troops may be able to assist a conquest, and if you managed to achieve something with the Isolatonians then they are likely to help out too, Stovilium could aid you to take your land back and then we can set up as many trade routes as you wanted. Stovilium would personally like to have more than a mere trade route with Engortia but we decided not to press for anything right now. We are still open for one though."

[Delsola]

(OOC @Kassius By Engortia does it mean Jonno-Engortia or the other desert state?)

[Delsola]

OOC @ Stovilium Conquor bandits? I don't think it works like that. And using military for trade routes? Why not just use centres of trade...

[Stovilium]

OOC: I don't think that Asura is as international yet, a basic road of where supplies are sent to and from a nation may be considered but it would have to be secured by military. Also by bandits I mean the city states that house the bandits, I should make that more clear. Also for the record Stovilium is just going round and seeing if anyone needs anything, we are not trying to stab anyone in the back, if that was what anyone was thinking.

[Isolatonia]

David Stevensson ran through a vodeville backstreet, dragging his wife with him. The damned templars had broken up the secret Titanist meeting place. blood, so much blood... he continued to run until he reached the port. He slipped upon a ship headed for Kessolate. it was a long shot, but if he and his wife could get past Isolatonian occupied land into the free territories... he could take a trading ship to Midrasia.

Few Isolatonians liked the templars, but there was no arguing with the regime. if he could appeal to the Midrasian king, surely the templars could be stopped?

Meanwhile, Dominics Deputy stabbed a dagger into the map. 'Kassius. the most distinct threat to the Engortians. whe the military is ready, we strike there. The Phaedrans have declared war on the Doloremi.' a people more brainwashed by religion than even Isolatonia... he thought.

[Midrasia]

"We still need another force to secure order in Asura, we shall go with our other option, Phaedrus Imperator. Their queen is said to be a great military ruler, striking fear into the hearts of mere mortals, cousin, send a diplomat to the north at once, he sets sail this morning and will discuss an alliance with the queen." stated the king boldly from atop his throne. "In the meantime, The Holy Order will continue to assault The Grand Cavaliers, in an attempt to push Alydism forwards. Once more onto the breach for Akaross!"

[Stovilium]

"Erm...was that meant for me?" Nord asks

Meanwhile...

One of the Kontonian scouts in Engortia walks alongside the Isolatonian second in command before he leaves. "Would you mind if we discussed certain matters with you after we are done here? It would save us a lot of time having to travel back to Stovilium and back again to your nation if one of us was to walk with your men back to Isolatonia."

[Midrasia]

"Oh your still here aren't you, right we're willing to trade, we need to build up a navy, the finest Stovilian wood will be acceptable, in return we can trade you coal from the northern mines, near Mt.Vallhalla, do we have a deal?" says General Sentaurus, telling the scribe to note down the deal and the amount of coal to be sent.

[Isolatonia]

The man considers the request for a moment.
'I suppose that arrangements could be made. your man will have to leave behind all weapons and armour and agree to have their hands bound and remain in the transport vehicle at all times when we are travelling through the Isolatonian empire. however, we have been offered hospitality by the Engortians and will be remaining here for a few days. Templism states that you must accept hospitality from an ally or brother.'

[Stovilium]

"Yes that seems more than fair," She says as she writes down some notes. "You should be expecting a supply of wood on it's way in as soon as we get back."

Meanwhile...

"Actually it would be just me, and sure, but I did arrive on my horse, so i will need to bring him with me. If you plan to stay here we can talk here instead if you like"

[Phaedrus Imperator]

In P.I.
'Yes, you speak with truth, Leftenant,' says the general. 'We have many of the things to trade, and some form of information link would be with great helpfullingness. I see that we may have much to be offering to each other.'

Meanwhile...
Three lightly armoured men appear within the Engortian deserts, one with a deep wound on his leg. 'We seek an audience with the men of the desert! We bear light arms, but do not harbour hostile intentions.' They are Phaedran, and seem to be seeking the Assassins' leader.

[Stovilium]

"That sounds like a good idea, feel free to come to Stovilium any time you please." He replies. "Is there anything you would directly need from Stovilium right now? We have some of the finest wood and some great and rare animals which can be shaped into great war creatures, like horses and the Stoviliphant."

[Phaedrus Imperator]

'Horses would be a plusgood addition to our armies, and if you have any high class woods, then we would like some of those. In return, we offer some of our technological developings, should you desire them.'

[Stovilium]

"We are more than happy to trade our horses and woods, but in what area has Phaedrus advanced?"