Quest for the Crown (medieval, OOC, COMPLETED)

[Damak Var]

Ok, is Naga Kun going to cease the attack on the Drey lands? If not the royals are going to have him branded a criminal and order Cerdul to go after him. Also is Vedrion not Viderion.

[Shnercropolis]

Ok, is Naga Kun going to cease the attack on the Drey lands? If not the royals are going to have him branded a criminal and order Cerdul to go after him.

Well, the Drey lands have already been invaded. He'll probably linger a bit, but in the end I plan on having him pull out gingerly and put down his banners. He'll be a bit sour about it, and the Three Valley barons will still be pissed, but that wraps up the little mini-arc.

BTW, congrats on having such a long-lasting and good RP. Belongs in the archives, once it's finished.

[Damak Var]

Thanks! However I guess its back to the drawing board for what you should post about. Keep controlling the Dreys. Maybe send out some of your characters to interact with the others. Seek a marriage proposal or something. Jestrion is marching without the Dreys so theyll have to catch up.

[Shnercropolis]

Thanks! However I guess its back to the drawing board for what you should post about. Keep controlling the Dreys. Maybe send out some of your characters to interact with the others. Seek a marriage proposal or something. Jestrion is marching without the Dreys so theyll have to catch up.

They'll be the clueless latecomers. I had that all planned out.

Also, I might have Hektor come back...how long has the RP progressed ICly?

[Damak Var]

You gotta catch me up. What is hektor up to?

[Firstaria]

I would think that the Delacroix can't take Sturmwall, not having the military capacity on land. Seems like it would have good defenses too. They'd have to wait until the Royals bring up their army to lay siege to it.

Well, Hector was more on burning it to the ground, but at this point I think I will go for the joint attack.

[Damak Var]

Lets see, few things about your post firstaria...

Im ok with the troops movements for now but if you have to march through others territorys to get some where then id prefer people rp that out. No more just having them appear at places. Especially since the kazanowskis are contemplating rebellion. The delacroix would have to march through vorzov to get their 6000 to ferndale castle. NDH should have gotten the opportunity to stop them.

If NDH wants to do that then ill have to ask you to change it. NDH?

Second if robert is a silver guard then he doesnt get to come and go as he pleases. Robert has a duty and he would have to get permission first. We can just imply that the royals gave him leave for this.

Also, if you remember Jonathan was ordered to stay in Vedrion's Keep by the King. What's he doing there? Oh well, we can say he was traded out for lucia.

Finally a military actions have to be fleshed out more from now on. Thats for everybody. This 6000 just came out of no where. There was no posts on the calling of banners, organizing troops movements, having them gather together....Thats the standard from now on. I made a few posts myself on marshaling the Wallstryn army.

It makes for a better rp and allows players time to react to situations instead of "6000 men ready and have made it all the way to the northern crownlands."

[Damak Var]

Also if jestrion is going to get 6000 delacroix troops and considering the situation house thorn is in ill allow and encourage der kaiser to up his military strength by 5-10 thousand. No more cavalry though, 6000 is already a lot.

We are going to have a field battle first. The royals are coming with 20000. A 20000 overall strong thorn army will allow the thorns 15-17 thousand men to bring up for the field battle. With at least 3000 to garrison sturmwall due to the impending delacroix fleet.

Or we can rp the battle to happen some where narrow, where numbers doesnt get the advantage it usually does.

[Firstaria]

Wait, I called the troops before, like I reposted. I was going to explain Jonathan to Jestrion in IC, I wanted a surprised conversation to make the two talk a little like friends.

[Shnercropolis]

You gotta catch me up. What is hektor up to?

He's travelling far abroad.
Think a voyage to Asshai.

[Shnercropolis]

Would it be okay with everyone if Tjuko raided the desert camp? He won't find Galvion or anything, just generally be an obstacle.

[Damak Var]

Any force large enough to raid the camp they'd see coming. We can have a battle/skirmish, did you want that?

[Der Kaiser Mikey III]

alright, let me do some calculations...i plan on having Balthazar make some rash decisions in the field battle such as marching without the 6,000 from Rupoy't, then being forced to retreat into the city. During the battle, the men of Rupoy't will arrive and help disrupt the Wallstryn flanks.

[Merodin]

Damak, on the map what is that straight called in between Axshire Bay and the Deltians?

[Damak Var]

It's a sea actually. I meant to separate the two continents more. Alesian Sea.

[Merodin]

House Helyanwe

Exports: Agricultural produce, (mainly crops, livestock, melons, the infamous Spyrtfire wine, peaches, apples, grapes, etc. ), timber, stone, a lot of sea trade

Imports: Lots of Iron, luxury goods, precious stones, northern furs, western luxuries

Terrain: The most fertile lands in Derria, the terrain includes sprawling fields, lush forests, and ample farmlands. Basically think of the Tyrells' land, the Reach.

Size of Forces: 27, 250 (due to abundance of spare food)

Navy: 67 ships: 25 frigates, 17 wars ships, 3 longships, 7 galleys, 8 sloops, 4 carracks, and 3 cogs.

Army: 2,500 heavy cavalry; 7,000 light cavalry, 8,000 men and women at-arms (5,000 are levies), 7,500 archers, 2,000 pike/spearmen, 250 scouts/Rangers of Alanthi

Strengths:

• The Helyanwes enjoy great agricultural produce and in turn are able field a substantial army. Their army is well-fed and appropriately equipped for war.
  
• Ellesmera, though a city glistening with fine architectural beauty, is a fortress in and of itself. There are three walls. The largest and thickest is the external wall outfitted with catapults, arrow slits, and burning tar. Within this wall lays the general population of Ellesmera. Townhouses, shops, etc. lay within here. The second wall is less thick than first and not as large. This wall is armed with fewer catapults and many battlements. Behind this wall lays the upper-class of Ellesmera. Sprawling mansions, the cathedral, and Town Hall reside here. Beyond this lay the third and final wall. It is the smallest of the walls, but thicker than the external wall, encompassing the great Citadel of Alanthi, the bastion of Helyanwe power. (something similar to this
  
• The Helyanwes enjoy great sea trade with their neighbors the Delitian Free States. The Helyanwes took it upon themselves to police the southern part of the Alesian Sea between the two nations and thus with their trade routes intact, trade flourishes and their navy is kept experienced.
  
• The Helyanwe scouts and Rangers make a surprise march on Alanthi almost impossible. The Rangers are also accredited with being among, if not already, the best in all of Derria in archery.

Weakness:

• [i]Though able to field large numbers, the Helyanwes often find that their lack the iron resources don't allow them to field Heavily armored troops, other than the cavalry. Because of this their troops often wear leather or chain-mail, but never plate except for those nobles able to afford it.
  
• Though they have good relations with their neighbors to the north, Velun and the Crownlands, They are relatively neutral towards their western neighbors and have only fought next to the Bathels when large forces of southern raiders were attacking along the southern borders.
  
• Lord Alandil is a cautious man and is reluctant to send out his army en masse, unless called upon to do so specifically by the Royals. The same applies to the Helyanwe Navy. Though he calls his banners, he only sends portions of them out. More often than nought, he keeps the raised levies in Alanthi with a small portion standing by the northern border to support the Crownlands.
  
• The Helyanwe Navy has never left the Alesian Seas, except for a few who braved the northern ice storms, and are unfamiliar with the sailing conditions in the west.

She is done. Let me know if anything needs to be edited Damak.

[San Monteriano]

God, I am weak. I should have added more men to my military application

[Merodin]

God, I am weak. I should have added more men to my military application

12k strong? Yep, really weak.

That's more than some. Plus you can call more of your men up than I can.

[San Monteriano]

God, I am weak. I should have added more men to my military application

12k strong? Yep, really weak.

That's more than some. Plus you can call more of your men up than I can.

Meh, the underdog often comes handy anyway, I shouldn't complain.

[Halleon]

Do I have to do a military app? I mean in all honesty I don't stand a chance military wise on a battlefield if for some reason I was attacked I would stay hold up in Paragon City.

[Damak Var]

House Helyanwe

Exports: Agricultural produce, (mainly crops, livestock, melons, the infamous Spyrtfire wine, peaches, apples, grapes, etc. ), timber, stone, a lot of sea trade

Imports: Iron, luxury goods, precious stones,

Terrain: The most fertile lands in Derria, the terrain includes sprawling fields, lush forests, and ample farmlands. Basically think of the Tyrells' land, the Reach.

Size of Forces: 27, 250 (due to abundance of spare food)

Navy: 67 ships: 25 galleons, 17 wars ships, 3 longships, 7 galleys, 8 sloops, and 7 Tall Ships

Army: 2,500 heavy cavalry; 7,000 light cavalry, 8,000 men and women at-arms (5,000 are levies), 7,500 archers, 2,000 pike/spearmen, 250 scouts/Rangers of Alanthi

Strengths:

• The Helyanwes enjoy great agricultural produce and in turn are able field a substantial army. Their army is well-fed and appropriately equipped for war.
  
• Ellesmera, though a city glistening with fine architectural beauty, is a fortress in and of itself. There are three walls. The largest and thickest is the external wall outfitted with catapults, arrow slits, and burning tar. Within this wall lays the general population of Ellesmera. Townhouses, shops, etc. lay within here. The second wall is less thick than first and not as large. This wall is armed with fewer catapults and many battlements. Behind this wall lays the upper-class of Ellesmera. Sprawling mansions, the cathedral, and Town Hall reside here. Beyond this lay the third and final wall. It is the smallest of the walls, but thicker than the external wall, encompassing the great Citadel of Alanthi, the bastion of Helyanwe power. (something similar to this
  
• The Helyanwes enjoy great sea trade with their neighbors the Delitian Free States. The Helyanwes took it upon themselves to police the southern part of the Alesian Sea between the two nations and thus with their trade routes intact, trade flourishes and their navy is kept experienced.
  
• The Helyanwe scouts and Rangers make a surprise march on Alanthi almost impossible. The Rangers are also accredited with being among, if not already, the best in all of Derria in archery.

Weakness:

• [i]Though able to field large numbers, the Helyanwes often find that their lack the iron resources don't allow them to field Heavily armored troops, other than the cavalry. Because of this their troops often wear leather or chain-mail, but never plate except for those nobles able to afford it.
  
• Though they have good relations with their neighbors to the north, Velun and the Crownlands, They are relatively neutral towards their western neighbors and have only fought next to the Bathels when large forces of southern raiders were attacking along the southern borders.
  
• Lord Alandil is a cautious man and is reluctant to send out his army en masse, unless called upon to do so specifically by the Royals. The same applies to the Helyanwe Navy. Though he calls his banners, he only sends portions of them out. More often than nought, he keeps the raised levies in Alanthi with a small portion standing by the northern border to support the Crownlands.
  
• The Helyanwe Navy has never left the Alesian Seas, except for a few who braved the northern ice storms, and are unfamiliar with the sailing conditions in the west.

She is done. Let me know if anything needs to be edited Damak.

Those ships seem a bit advanced for this time period. Specifically the galleons and tall ships. I think cogs and carracks would be more appropriate. Naval warfare at this time was best done with longships, galleys, and dromonds. This is a time where the most devastating thing one ship can do to another is T boning it with their ram. Other methods include firing arrows, ballistas, raking the oars to incapacitate it and boarding parties.

The fleet size is fine but I think I might reduce mine then to make the loyalists/Wallstryns less overpowered.

We have three factions claiming to sport the best archers in Derria: Wallstryn Longbowmen, Delacroix Night Hunters, and Helyanwe Rangers. But there is a difference I guess in their utilization. I figured the Rangers and Night Hunters are good for ambushes/guerrilla warfare and use low draw weight composite recurve bows. Probably have a better rate of fire. In addition both are specially trained.

On the other hand the Longbowmen are based off of English/Welsh longbowmen. They use really tall yew bows with draw weights of 150-180 pounds and fire yard long ash arrows. These are self bows too. The downside is you have to train for years to build up the immense strength needed to draw them. Longbowmen were usually really muscular. But they also have far greater range/piercing ability. More for larger set piece field battles and sieges (attacking or defending). They also aren't specially trained. Pretty much longbowmen are farmers, field hands, tradesmen, foresters and all kinds of commoners who take up shooting the bow as an enthusiasm. Still superbly accurate.

God, I am weak. I should have added more men to my military application

I'll let you raise it by a few thousand if you really want to.

Do I have to do a military app? I mean in all honesty I don't stand a chance military wise on a battlefield if for some reason I was attacked I would stay hold up in Paragon City.

Nah no need.

[Merodin]

Thanks, will do. Adjustments incoming.

Ah yes, I had not realized that. The Rangers are used to smaller bows (rapid rate of fire, easier to carry, etc.) and are use to being closer to their targets than the long bowman and prefer the cover of foliage than in open battle.

No worries about reducing fleet size. I'll just have Alandil send out less ships to balance the sides.

[San Monteriano]

God, I am weak. I should have added more men to my military application

I'll let you raise it by a few thousand if you really want to.

No, I'm perfectly content now 12,000 can still do a lot of damage, if need be.

[Prince-Bishopric Of Liege]

Name of House: Aurenstein
Banner of House (describe or post a picture): A staple of five golden coins on a black banner
Brief Description of House:

The beginnings of House Aurenstein were humble. Very humble. The Aurenstein were merchants, fishermen and mercenaries. The family survived trough its flexibility. During wars, they sold... to both sides. They did in grain speculations, lent generous and made name as tax-collectors. Gradually, the family managed to buy her way in the rigid nobility of Derria. In order to ease some debts to the crown, House Aurenstein received a noble title, but in the eyes of other noble families they remain a bunch of jumped-up merchants. Filthy rich jumped-up merchants, that is. Nowadays, House Aurenstein continues to play an active role in the economic activities of Derria. But these activities are only a means to reach the ultimate goal of the House: to become a Great House.
If not mentioned, brief description of House's relationship and feelings towards House Wallstryn: Mostly opportunistic, altough the House is sworn to the crown, the Aurensteins are not very reliable vassals. They do however have a healthy fear for the king and the powers the Crown command

Head of House (name, age, and sex): Loran Gneiss of Aurenstein, Lord of Aurenstan
Nobility Ranking (Lord, Earl, Count, Baron, Knight): Earl of Highclere (the nominal seat of House Aurenstein)
If not a Lord who are you a vassal to (wait for a few Great House apps before you answer): House Wallstryn

Brief Description of Head of House (history, personality, appearance): Loran is 25 years old, and still quite handsome for his age. He is a cunning, charming man with a silver tongue. Orginally second in line for the title, he learned the banking profession from his uncle. The death of his beloved sister Eleonora suddenly made him Earl of Highclere. Whilst Loran is not unskilled in ruling, he is not exactly trained in noble etiquette.
Relevant House Members (names, age and sex):
Lady Violet Häber, Dowager Countess of Highclere (65 years old)
Karl Gneis (40 years old)
Eleonora "Lily" Häber (15 years old)
Maximilian Gneiss (16 years old)
Ludwig Häber (55 years old)

Brief Description of other most relevant House Members:
- Lady Violet is the Dowager Countess of Highclere, she is the grandmother of Loran. She spends her days at the ancestral home of Aurenstein nagging at everybody
- Karl Gneis is Loran's uncle and a man with a gift for banking and commerce. He is selden seen at home, preferring to do business abroad.
-Eleonora and Maximilian are the youngest members of the family. They are tutored in Highclere and not often seen in the outside world.
- Ludwig Häber is Violet's cousin. He is a terrible dull man, but he is a gifted administrator and he has a certain strategic insight. He runs Highclere when Loran is not at home.

Name of the Land they rule over:
- Highclere Hall is the Family's seat, their lands are known collectively as the Clere Marches

Geography: Does not matter to me.
Desired Position : A Chamberlainship for Ludwig?

RP sample (1-3): Sorry, I just don't like RPing with people who post too short, are too ridiculous, or have bad writing skills.
http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=195987 is one of my best.
http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=215439

Notes (anything else you want to add): Huge fan of GoT! But due to lots of schoolwork not overtly active from time to time.... A small house like this one suits me best.

[Shnercropolis]

Name of House: Aurenstein
Banner of House (describe or post a picture): A staple of five golden coins on a black banner
Brief Description of House:

The beginnings of House Aurenstein were humble. Very humble. The Aurenstein were merchants, fishermen and mercenaries. The family survived trough its flexibility. During wars, they sold... to both sides. They did in grain speculations, lent generous and made name as tax-collectors. Gradually, the family managed to buy her way in the rigid nobility of Derria. In order to ease some debts to the crown, House Aurenstein received a noble title, but in the eyes of other noble families they remain a bunch of jumped-up merchants. Filthy rich jumped-up merchants, that is. Nowadays, House Aurenstein continues to play an active role in the economic activities of Derria. But these activities are only a means to reach the ultimate goal of the House: to become a Great House.
If not mentioned, brief description of House's relationship and feelings towards House Wallstryn: Mostly opportunistic, altough the House is sworn to the crown, the Aurensteins are not very reliable vassals. They do however have a healthy fear for the king and the powers the Crown command

Head of House (name, age, and sex): Loran Gneiss of Aurenstein, Lord of Aurenstan
Nobility Ranking (Lord, Earl, Count, Baron, Knight): Earl of Highclere (the nominal seat of House Aurenstein)
If not a Lord who are you a vassal to (wait for a few Great House apps before you answer): House Wallstryn

Brief Description of Head of House (history, personality, appearance): Loran is 25 years old, and still quite handsome for his age. He is a cunning, charming man with a silver tongue. Orginally second in line for the title, he learned the banking profession from his uncle. The death of his beloved sister Eleonora suddenly made him Earl of Highclere. Whilst Loran is not unskilled in ruling, he is not exactly trained in noble etiquette.
Relevant House Members (names, age and sex):
Lady Violet Häber, Dowager Countess of Highclere (65 years old)
Karl Gneis (40 years old)
Eleonora "Lily" Häber (15 years old)
Maximilian Gneiss (16 years old)
Ludwig Häber (55 years old)

Brief Description of other most relevant House Members:
- Lady Violet is the Dowager Countess of Highclere, she is the grandmother of Loran. She spends her days at the ancestral home of Aurenstein nagging at everybody
- Karl Gneis is Loran's uncle and a man with a gift for banking and commerce. He is selden seen at home, preferring to do business abroad.
-Eleonora and Maximilian are the youngest members of the family. They are tutored in Highclere and not often seen in the outside world.
- Ludwig Häber is Violet's cousin. He is a terrible dull man, but he is a gifted administrator and he has a certain strategic insight. He runs Highclere when Loran is not at home.

Name of the Land they rule over:
- Highclere Hall is the Family's seat, their lands are known collectively as the Clere Marches

Geography: Does not matter to me.
Desired Position : A Chamberlainship for Ludwig?

RP sample (1-3): Sorry, I just don't like RPing with people who post too short, are too ridiculous, or have bad writing skills.
http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=195987 is one of my best.
http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=215439

Notes (anything else you want to add): Huge fan of GoT! But due to lots of schoolwork not overtly active from time to time.... A small house like this one suits me best.

 I really need someone to RP as thew Dreys for me.