399 A.D: A Time of Dying Empires [IC]

[The Gaelic Kingdoms of Britain]

Battle of Louth
The shield wall did not do its job very well as the first Cetic soliders died at the front end but all that did was give jump leverage as the spears got through the wall and started to flood the opening in the mean time the calvary had surrounded the back of the wall as they charged through the soliders with shocking results that was lead by a captain as the Commander sat back with his own personal army in reserve in case anything goes wrong.
Fermanagh, near the Quhalden border,
General Loranded of Sulikouth was a pretender to the throne and he was one of the leading Generals before Falckson died, he is a hardy and renowned military leader, who led the charge against the Dal Raita several times that they did not try to attack again gave him the nickname"Stormwind" for his attacks where the most ruthless, he decied that he would go against Ulfintic's ruling for he thinks that Ulfintic is to soft of a ruler and start a invasion force of 1200 veterans and recruits so he can show the people of the Mirr that they are not weak.
The troops where moving into Dal Raita land when he saw the army, he did not say anything but "Charge!!" and the forces where just charging
Moblizatiton
Leader:General Loranded"Stormwind" of Sulikouth
800 Celtic Warband
400 Quhalden Calvary

[Battle of Louth

As the Quhalden Cavalry attempt to outflank the schiltron, they meet the greatswords of the King's Guard, who were held in reserve. "Come on lads! Here's a feast for your swords ripe for the taking!" Shouted Cedric to his men as they counter charged the cavalry, killing the horses and throwing the horsemen to the ground to be stomped and hewn with savagery. The Schiltrons begin to buckle under the strain of the many charging Mirr, and the morale of the troops started to waver. Seeing this, Cedric, though in the midst of battle with the Mirr Cavalry, stood tall and raised his axe above his head for all his men to see, and shouted mightily: "DAL RIATA FOREVER!" , his men, rejuvenated, shouted fiercely, and fought with all their might. Where the schiltron was starting to break, Ceithern equipped with close range weapons such as axes and swords, as well as some of the King's Guard, push back at the Quhalden attempting to break through the schiltron. One squadron of the Dal Riatan cavalry consisting of 50 horsemen loop around the right flank of the Schiltron, and hurl a volley of javelins into the backs of the charging Mirr warriors before retreating to the rear of the schiltrons.

Where the schiltron was not breaking, it was serving its purpose. The disorganized charging masses of Mirr practically threw themselves upon the long spears of the Schiltron in their rash charge, and those who tried to climb over the bodies to jump into the schiltron were also likely to be skewered by the second rank of spearmen behind the wall. The spearmen stood firm with melee troops in support alongside them.

Battle of Fermanagh

Coinneach was surprised by the sudden appearance of a Quhalden army, and immediately ordered his men into schiltrons, hedges of shields and spears ready to receive them.
As the Quhalden closed in, warriors armed with javelins stood among the long spears of the Schiltron and hurled a volley of war darts and javelins into the charging mass before withdrawing behind the spearmen. The horsemen organized themselves behind the schiltrons, acting as a reserve.

[Hydrichastan]

Ballistaes fly through the air as the hundreds of viking ships land at the coast of Britain (province just below my other Norse Britain claim). Arrows fly and ships sink. About 12 of the ships were destroyed. The rest landed and were met by the Romans. The battle is fierce and more loads of troops are on their way.


Abder and his men continue to march through Scandinavia. 1 province gained.

There was a Roman fort near where the Norse landed. They were preparing to mobilize southward to aid in the battle for the River Thames. They were already prepared for a battle, though it was with the Saxons down southward. They were already marching on the road in square formations, about 1500 of them, when they spotted the Norse off the coast. They marched swiftly to a forest next to the coast, and when the Norse landed the Romans had a defensive edge. There were another five hundred men in the nearby fort, and they saw the battle going on and fired arrows at the Norse troops and fired ballistae at the ships. Slightly southward, a group of Roman ships were alerted and began sailing up northward to meet the enemy fleets. The Romans had strong squares of Legionaries formed, and they prepared to meet the enemy in battle.

A group of 1,000 Norsemen ambush the main section of Roman forces by hiding in a heavy forested area.
They attacked the flanks while the main invasion force attacked the front. The new weapons of the Norse are much better than the Roman weapons and tghe morale of the soldiers is much higher than the Romans also.
The Norse navy meets the Roman fleet at sea. The Norse are notorious for their superb navy tactics. And will most likely win the sea battle.

[The United Soviet Socialist Republic]

There was a Roman fort near where the Norse landed. They were preparing to mobilize southward to aid in the battle for the River Thames. They were already prepared for a battle, though it was with the Saxons down southward. They were already marching on the road in square formations, about 1500 of them, when they spotted the Norse off the coast. They marched swiftly to a forest next to the coast, and when the Norse landed the Romans had a defensive edge. There were another five hundred men in the nearby fort, and they saw the battle going on and fired arrows at the Norse troops and fired ballistae at the ships. Slightly southward, a group of Roman ships were alerted and began sailing up northward to meet the enemy fleets. The Romans had strong squares of Legionaries formed, and they prepared to meet the enemy in battle.

A group of 1,000 Norsemen ambush the main section of Roman forces by hiding in a heavy forested area.
They attacked the flanks while the main invasion force attacked the front. The new weapons of the Norse are much better than the Roman weapons and tghe morale of the soldiers is much higher than the Romans also.
The Norse navy meets the Roman fleet at sea. The Norse are notorious for their superb navy tactics. And will most likely win the sea battle.

The Roman Legionaries had well protected flanks, supported by several square of troops guarding each flank, to prevent the enemy from hitting it hard. They hard a tough line of troops with shields, and the enemy moving forward killed very few troops. The Romans hit back, stabbing the marching Norse with their short swords and spears. Behind the lines of the Legionaries, troops would hurl javelins at the Norse troops. Whilst from the Fort, archer fire and ballistae fire hit the Norse hard, as the Fort was attacking their exposed flank. A few dozen Roman troops had died thus far.

[New Aksarben]

Vandalia
Genseric and his people were settling into their new home inside the borders of the Roman Empire. Genseric declared the city of Vesontio his capital, and had the highest Arian priest of his people dedicate the city's churches to Arian Christianity. Vandals began settling into their new homes. Genseric was happy with his new territory, but was hopeful for a chance to expand it further. As they were almost completely surrounded by the Roman Empire, they didn't need to dedicate as many troops to border patrols, so they could spend time training or patrolling in the cities.

Genseric sent a letter to the Emperor, which read as follows:

Emperor Honorius,

My people have arrived in the territory you have granted us. Send the word when you want our help with campaigns. We just need a little more time to get everyone settled in new homes and cities. It is not easy migrating into a new territory.

-Genseric, King of Vandalia.

[The United Soviet Socialist Republic]

Vandalia
Genseric and his people were settling into their new home inside the borders of the Roman Empire. Genseric declared the city of Vesontio his capital, and had the highest Arian priest of his people dedicate the city's churches to Arian Christianity. Vandals began settling into their new homes. Genseric was happy with his new territory, but was hopeful for a chance to expand it further. As they were almost completely surrounded by the Roman Empire, they didn't need to dedicate as many troops to border patrols, so they could spend time training or patrolling in the cities.

Genseric sent a letter to the Emperor, which read as follows:

Emperor Honorius,

My people have arrived in the territory you have granted us. Send the word when you want our help with campaigns. We just need a little more time to get everyone settled in new homes and cities. It is not easy migrating into a new territory.

-Genseric, King of Vandalia.

Emperor Honorius, receiving word of the battles going on in Britain, sent an important message to the Vandals. Several Legionaries carried the message to the Vandals. They arrived within three days, and the message they gave to Genseric read:

"King Genseric,

I seek your aid against Saxons and Norsemen invading Britannia. Our troops there are in need of assistance, and are taking many casualties. A fleet is in Northern Gaul ready to sail your troops to the island if you agree to aid us.

Emperor Honorius, Vivat Imperium"

A large Roman fleet had been sent to a Roman port in Northern Gaul. It had many transport vessels ready to take a Vandal army to nearby Britannia.

[Ralnis]

[Battle of Louth

As the Quhalden Cavalry attempt to outflank the schiltron, they meet the greatswords of the King's Guard, who were held in reserve. "Come on lads! Here's a feast for your swords ripe for the taking!" Shouted Cedric to his men as they counter charged the cavalry, killing the horses and throwing the horsemen to the ground to be stomped and hewn with savagery. The Schiltrons begin to buckle under the strain of the many charging Mirr, and the morale of the troops started to waver. Seeing this, Cedric, though in the midst of battle with the Mirr Cavalry, stood tall and raised his axe above his head for all his men to see, and shouted mightily: "DAL RIATA FOREVER!" , his men, rejuvenated, shouted fiercely, and fought with all their might. Where the schiltron was starting to break, Ceithern equipped with close range weapons such as axes and swords, as well as some of the King's Guard, push back at the Quhalden attempting to break through the schiltron. One squadron of the Dal Riatan cavalry consisting of 50 horsemen loop around the right flank of the Schiltron, and hurl a volley of javelins into the backs of the charging Mirr warriors before retreating to the rear of the schiltrons.


Battle of Fermanagh

Coinneach was surprised by the sudden appearance of a Quhalden army, and immediately ordered his men into schiltrons, hedges of shields and spears ready to receive them.
As the Quhalden closed in, warriors armed with javelins stood among the long spears of the Schiltron and hurled a volley of war darts and javelins into the charging mass before withdrawing behind the spearmen. The horsemen organized themselves behind the schiltrons, acting as a reserve.

[Battle of Louth
The charging Mirr cavalary gave the King's Guard the diversion that the men as they poured through there opening as they swarmed and started slaughtering there men as they made a bee line towards their king on the mounts and bodies of their fallen breathern and weapons. The commander decied to charge in the fight and intercept the horsemen before they can fire anothe volley to their forces.
Battle of Fermanagh
The General instead of charging head on split his forces around and allowed the horsemen to just started a large volley of javalins at the sheild wall even though his forces where doing a pencer attack, but that is just how brutal Stormwind is.

[Hydrichastan]

A group of 1,000 Norsemen ambush the main section of Roman forces by hiding in a heavy forested area.
They attacked the flanks while the main invasion force attacked the front. The new weapons of the Norse are much better than the Roman weapons and tghe morale of the soldiers is much higher than the Romans also.
The Norse navy meets the Roman fleet at sea. The Norse are notorious for their superb navy tactics. And will most likely win the sea battle.

The Roman Legionaries had well protected flanks, supported by several square of troops guarding each flank, to prevent the enemy from hitting it hard. They hard a tough line of troops with shields, and the enemy moving forward killed very few troops. The Romans hit back, stabbing the marching Norse with their short swords and spears. Behind the lines of the Legionaries, troops would hurl javelins at the Norse troops. Whilst from the Fort, archer fire and ballistae fire hit the Norse hard, as the Fort was attacking their exposed flank. A few dozen Roman troops had died thus far.

About 350 norsemen have died thus far. The general orders the men to rush through the middle of the group of Romans.
The men see the fear in the eyes of the Romans who know their doom.
Another group of men has reached the fort and shoot volleys of arrows. They stay at a distance bacause there arrows have better range and the archers have better skill then the Romans.
The first 2,000 men have landed in Britain. We expect to send 8,000 more.

4,000 men are invading from the north into the province the invasion force landed.
Due to superb tactics by the naval forces, the roman ships are being fought off quite well. About 21 Norse ships are sunk.
The Norse ships, because of their design, are faster than the Roman ships. Harpoons are used to pull the ships close to the Roman ships. Using large shields held by others above their heads for protection from attack from above. They fire flaming arrows and use long spears to kill slaves that are rowing the Roman ships.
Many of the ships are being boarded. And due to the superb accuracy of Norse archers, crew members attempting to pour oil on the ships attached to the Roman sips are shot and unable to pour their oil. However, a few succeed at pouring oil on the men, and they are burned very bad.

War continues to rage in Scandinavia. Abder is winning. 1 province is gained.

[Aeken]

Anglo-Saxon fleet, Anglo-Saxon fleet, River Thames, Britannia, North Sea

The assault only grew larger, as more Anglo-Saxon ships drifted off to the beachheads. Positions were forming off the coasts, which acted as command and supply stations. Warriors poured in, now numbering at 600 men. The legion would not be able to split off so easily, as other areas of Britannia would be stretched thin. Arrows blazed through the sky, hitting skulls of villagers and soldiers. Aldric was not far behind, in his own Roman-based warship. It wasn't the best quality ship, but was better than the regulars that were in skiffs.

Aldric stood at the mast, holding his sword in one hand and shield in another, and roared victoriously. The other warriors propelling the boat cheered as well, boosting their morale as more ships cut through the water towards the mouth of the River. It was Aldric's hope they would gain a foothold, as news of other barbarian intrusions moved their way to the island

While the combat seemed endless, Anglo-Saxon settlers moved around the area, attempting to move into land fresh for the taking. Soon, more settlers would inhabit the southeastern edge of Britannia.

[The United Soviet Socialist Republic]

Anglo-Saxon fleet, Anglo-Saxon fleet, River Thames, Britannia, North Sea

The assault only grew larger, as more Anglo-Saxon ships drifted off to the beachheads. Positions were forming off the coasts, which acted as command and supply stations. Warriors poured in, now numbering at 600 men. The legion would not be able to split off so easily, as other areas of Britannia would be stretched thin. Arrows blazed through the sky, hitting skulls of villagers and soldiers. Aldric was not far behind, in his own Roman-based warship. It wasn't the best quality ship, but was better than the regulars that were in skiffs.

Aldric stood at the mast, holding his sword in one hand and shield in another, and roared victoriously. The other warriors propelling the boat cheered as well, boosting their morale as more ships cut through the water towards the mouth of the River. It was Aldric's hope they would gain a foothold, as news of other barbarian intrusions moved their way to the island

While the combat seemed endless, Anglo-Saxon settlers moved around the area, attempting to move into land fresh for the taking. Soon, more settlers would inhabit the southeastern edge of Britannia.

There were many Roman soldiers, and they greatly outnumbered the troops on the land. They charged forward in their squares, trying to push the enemy into the water. Roman archers were on the nearby hills, and in nearby forts. They fired many arrows at the enemy troops. And Legionaries also hurled javelins into the enemy ranks. The Romans did not have that large a navy, but they did have larger, more powerful vessels than the Saxons. The large ships would ram into smaller ones, and also fire ballistae at the enemy ships. The troops were in good spirits, expecting to win against the Barbarian scum.

[Al-Quarra]

Somewhere in a desert camp in the Turkman lands

Princess Âsina was only twelve years old, she was a vital part of the alliance of the two greatest hordes in the Turkman lands.
She actually had no power yet, she had a council of the four greatest hordes that would discuss the matters until she was old enough or got married.

Adarhormazd was the leader of the biggest horde, and the most violent to. (the doughter of Adarhormazd is the mother of Âsina)
Aêtava was the leader of the second biggest horde, he was more peacefull. (he is the father of Âsina)
Dâtuvahya was the leader of the third biggest horde, he didn't like war at all. (he joined right after Âsina was born, seeing that he would stand no chance in battle if it would come that far)
Behzâd was teh leader of the fourth biggest horde, he was always in for a good fight but knew when it was time to end it. (he joined after his father lost in battle with the three hordes)

When the council took place Adarhormazd took his stand.
"We need to increase our lands and hordes, you all know our final destination and in this position we can't achieve that."

Then Aêtava stood up.
"You're right, we need more hordes; Peacefully or by war."

Dâtuvahya reacted angred.
"Why always by war? We need more hordes but with war we only lose hordes."

Behzâd sat quitly, looking how the others argued about it.
He was the most reasonable councilmember of them all... Finally he decided to end this talk of nonsence
"We all need more hordes, but where do you all want to get them from?"

And so the argueing continued until late in the night.
Finally the four horde leaders came to the princess.
"My Princess" they said together, "we have concluded our meeting and only need your approval for our plans" said Aêtava.

Princess Âsina was only twelve so without any questions she gave her approval to the plans.

"Thank you, Princess" they all said.

And so they sended out riders to the hordes of some close regions. (message is in the diplomacy threat)

[Kazarogkai]

JaxFolk
The Grand White Tower, JaxLands
High king Rall Von'hall Borr

I looked upon the 8 kings from my chair at the end of the Marble table from which we would coordinate are combined efforts, and administer over the confederacy as a whole. The 8 kings sat in their own chairs too on the side of the table, we had been discussing much about the different comings and goings in their respective realms and the management of the realm of the entire confederacy, which I as High king headed. 2 of the kings stated that they were enjoying a massive surplus in their lands though one said that because of a poor harvest of fish they may be facing famine. We had procedures for just that, this terrible thing known as famine, we all knew that we could not allow something that could cause such disorder and chaos throughout the Confederacy to be let sat idly. We did not allow such things to happen unabated and we had methods to stop it before it got bad. We had set up long ago that if one of the Communities was going to suffer from famine we would use the taxes we gained from the other communities(especially the ones going through surplus) to send food to alleviate the masses there. After some discussion I was able to get the 2 kings from the communities that were enjoying surplus to pay an extra 5% in their normal king tax(usually they pay only 10% Total). The whole administration of my people was quite developed and efficient taxes were payed, things went by smoothly, measures were implemented, and such The taxes worked as such:

House Tax-In times of peace households are required to pay a tax to their chiefs which is variously payable in Coins, produce, stock, or crafted products. In times of peace they must pay 10% in times of war 25%. This is known as the House Tax
Village Tax-The kings of the community are able to levy a chief tax against all chiefs which can be variously payable in Coin, labor, produce, stock, or crafted products. When payed in peace 10% in war 25%. This is known as the Village Tax.
King Tax-The High king shall levy a tax against the individual kings tax revenue which is variously payable in Coin, produce, stock, or crafted products. They may also levy Import and Export taxes on goods being shipped into and out of the borders of each individual Community. In times of peace they must pay 10%, in times of war 25%.

I must say I gave a smile for the cleverness of my peoples, they were pretty decently developed in terms of administration, but they have had centuries to perfect it though so this should not be surprising. Overall though the harvest had gone well for my people and we would have another prosperous year hopefully, as long as they made sure to get that surplus food over to that one community and averted the possible famine. Never the less I thought it would be good to Just in case things did not go well to make it so that I had a military force ready to respond to any unrest. I called my Head Courier and told him, "I am in need of you to send some of your men around to tell the chiefs to be in a state of extra readiness and prepared to send men to battle just in case, understood?" The Courier responded with a simple bow and left the room he would send men around to ready the chiefs just in case.

[Transoxthraxia]

Province of Thrace
Veraxian Horde

Brushing aside the Eastern Roman defenses at the river had led the Veraxians into a new land ripe for the taking, their attacks on towns and villages were relentless. Smoke could be seen throughout the Province as settlements were sacked and looted, what the Romans considered to be vital and what made the Romans civilized had been turned against them. The Veraxian's used the Roman roads to travel to their targets with greeter speed as to constantly strike at the enemy throughout the Province. Mounted Scouts constantly sounded war horns throughout the province causing fear and confusion to spread as the Romans expected raiders or a army to descend on them. While the pillaging and looting continued mostly unopposed, King Verax marched with his main host, with the ideal of a actual battle taking place knowing that sooner or latter the Romans would send a larger force to stop his incursion.

What he hadn't expected was a emissary to be sent, it appeared as if the Romans wanted to deal by words and not by sword. This amused him a great deal of laughter but he knew that a Roman never gave any deal without strings attached to it. His forces continued their march while he spoke to the emissary from atop his war horse. Speaking in his native tongue,"I shall meet the Emperor of these lands whether it be here or at the famed walls of Constantinople," gesturing towards his marching force he continued,"it is wise to barter and deal at the head of a army then as a single man." With a great laugh that many of the warriors surrendering him also laughed as they stared on at the diplomat as their King continued to speak,"Where does your leader wish to meet at? On he battlefield or a mutual spot that shall favor neither side?"

The Eastern Roman Empire

Arcadius, after hearing that his adversary was willing to talk, made his way out to the battlefield, to show that he was willing to find equal ground with his opponent. As he made his way out to the battlefield, he was accompanied by two elite Comitenses. Behind him, two slaves carried a table, and behind them, two carried chairs. They were plain and wooden, as nothing more elaborate could be carried at such a short notice. As uncomfortable as it made Arcadius, he sat at the table and waited for his opponent, tapping the table impatiently.

The Transoxthraxians

Sawm and his tribe, by now, had been migrating south towards towards the northern border of the Roman Empire. Most of his tribe had followed him, however, those who were still loyal to the opposing side in the civil war stayed behind, confident that they would be able to combat an uprising of the masses. For now, those who followed Sawm, were tired. They were in approximately what could be considered modern-day West Ukraine. There, Sawm and the Transoxthraxians had taken up temporary residence, much to the chagrin of the Sarmatians who inhabited the steppe. Sawm fought on, however. He was confident that Rome was only a few hundred miles away. He decided that he would go west - Follow the Germanic tribes.

[New Aksarben]

Vandalia
Genseric and his people were settling into their new home inside the borders of the Roman Empire. Genseric declared the city of Vesontio his capital, and had the highest Arian priest of his people dedicate the city's churches to Arian Christianity. Vandals began settling into their new homes. Genseric was happy with his new territory, but was hopeful for a chance to expand it further. As they were almost completely surrounded by the Roman Empire, they didn't need to dedicate as many troops to border patrols, so they could spend time training or patrolling in the cities.

Genseric sent a letter to the Emperor, which read as follows:

Emperor Honorius,

My people have arrived in the territory you have granted us. Send the word when you want our help with campaigns. We just need a little more time to get everyone settled in new homes and cities. It is not easy migrating into a new territory.

-Genseric, King of Vandalia.

Emperor Honorius, receiving word of the battles going on in Britain, sent an important message to the Vandals. Several Legionaries carried the message to the Vandals. They arrived within three days, and the message they gave to Genseric read:

"King Genseric,

I seek your aid against Saxons and Norsemen invading Britannia. Our troops there are in need of assistance, and are taking many casualties. A fleet is in Northern Gaul ready to sail your troops to the island if you agree to aid us.

Emperor Honorius, Vivat Imperium"

A large Roman fleet had been sent to a Roman port in Northern Gaul. It had many transport vessels ready to take a Vandal army to nearby Britannia.

Gaul
Genseric led his Vandal forces of 4,000 to the northernmost part of Gaul to where the Roman Fleet was. The trip took a few weeks, and over all was very boring. This part of the Empire was relatively stable, but some people didn't even realize that the Vandals had moved into the 'neighborhood' showing how inefficient the Roman messenger service was becoming. Genseric left his 2nd in command, Luitbert in charge of settling their new territory while Genseric led the Vandal forces directly. Before Genseric left he sent a message to Honorius.

Emperor Honorius,
My Vandalic forces will be traveling across Gaul to reinforce Brittania. If the defense goes south, however, we shall retreat back to Vandalia. We first shall reinforce your postion against the Saxons and Norse along the Thames River. Pray to God that our efforts are successful, for we will only win by his Grace.
-Genseric, King of Vandalia

As Genseric looked out over the stormy Channel, he wondered when the weather would clear up enough to set out across the body of water.

[Elerian]

Most everything rested on the Visigoths winning riches and land for they had recruited mercenaries to bolster their armies which had taken much of Alaric's money. If they lost the tribes nearby would surely try to take Alaric's land out from under him. But he knew this would pay off. All the lands to the south in Greece were ripe for the taking. On their way there they met little resistance. They sacked and looted every town, village or largely unguarded cities bare. It was easy pickings and Alaric was already regaining a bit of his lost wealth back but it would take much more to get all the money and more. The man host of Alaric's army was in the very far most reaches of Greece and quickly moving south using the roads the Romans held so dearly against them.

[The United Soviet Socialist Republic]

The Roman Legionaries had well protected flanks, supported by several square of troops guarding each flank, to prevent the enemy from hitting it hard. They hard a tough line of troops with shields, and the enemy moving forward killed very few troops. The Romans hit back, stabbing the marching Norse with their short swords and spears. Behind the lines of the Legionaries, troops would hurl javelins at the Norse troops. Whilst from the Fort, archer fire and ballistae fire hit the Norse hard, as the Fort was attacking their exposed flank. A few dozen Roman troops had died thus far.

About 350 norsemen have died thus far. The general orders the men to rush through the middle of the group of Romans.
The men see the fear in the eyes of the Romans who know their doom.
Another group of men has reached the fort and shoot volleys of arrows. They stay at a distance bacause there arrows have better range and the archers have better skill then the Romans.
The first 2,000 men have landed in Britain. We expect to send 8,000 more.

4,000 men are invading from the north into the province the invasion force landed.
Due to superb tactics by the naval forces, the roman ships are being fought off quite well. About 21 Norse ships are sunk.
The Norse ships, because of their design, are faster than the Roman ships. Harpoons are used to pull the ships close to the Roman ships. Using large shields held by others above their heads for protection from attack from above. They fire flaming arrows and use long spears to kill slaves that are rowing the Roman ships.
Many of the ships are being boarded. And due to the superb accuracy of Norse archers, crew members attempting to pour oil on the ships attached to the Roman sips are shot and unable to pour their oil. However, a few succeed at pouring oil on the men, and they are burned very bad.

War continues to rage in Scandinavia. Abder is winning. 1 province is gained.

As the Norsemen attack the middle of the Roman lines, the troops on the right and left flanks move and attack the side of the Norse. The Norse were being attacked on both flanks, and were under Roman attacks from three sides. 400 Roman troops had been killed, but the Roman legion stood strong. At the Fort, the men in it fired ballistae at the Norse archers in the woods.

The Roman ships were larger than the Norse ships, and they would ram into the smaller enemy ships causing them to sink. About 18 Roman ships had been sunk, though the Roman fleet was still strong.

[The Gaelic Kingdoms of Britain]

The charging Mirr cavalary gave the King's Guard the diversion that the men as they poured through there opening as they swarmed and started slaughtering there men as they made a bee line towards their king on the mounts and bodies of their fallen breathern and weapons. The commander decied to charge in the fight and intercept the horsemen before they can fire anothe volley to their forces.
Battle of Fermanagh
The General instead of charging head on split his forces around and allowed the horsemen to just started a large volley of javalins at the sheild wall even though his forces where doing a pencer attack, but that is just how brutal Stormwind is.

Battle of Louth

As the Quhalden continue their push, the Schiltrons struggle to hold their ground, but stand fast. The Spear ranks hold, impaling many a charging Mirr upon their pikes, with the support of the melee warriors and some King's Guard. The tight knit schiltrons begin to push forward as the Quhalden charge begins to lose steam, the ranks driving their spears into the rabble as they push forward.The majority of the King's Guard, rallied to Cedric, reform directly behind the schiltron to receive any further cavalry strikes. The Dal Riatan Cavalry forms up nearby the King's Guard, so if the enemy cavalry is determined to pursue them, the Cavalry could easily be assisted by the King's Guard without taking men away from the front line.

Battle of Fermanagh

Seeing that the Quahalden are attempting to flank, Coinneach order's the left and right flanks of his force to reform in a new formation, facing the incoming flankers.



The formation on the flanks is a tight knit shield wall, with Spearmen layered in ranks. The long spears extend far beyond the shield wall itself, killing many Quhalden before they even come shield-to-shield with the Dal Riatans. As the Mirr are caught up in the spear wall, the spearmen continually thrust the spears forward, impaling many as they try to rush the shield wall.

The Cavalry remain in the protective dome of spearmen (represented by triangles in the image) , along with Coinneach and his retinue of Noble Cavalry, ready for action when needed.

The javelin throws by the Quhalden, considering they're hitting the front of the shieldwall, are absorbed by the spearmen for the most part, the javelins striking their shields and causing barely any damage. There are some casualties, however, some being struck in the legs, knees (those poor sods wont be adventuring again...), and other places unprotected by their shields. The seriously wounded are taken away from the shieldwall, but the formation stands firm.

[Hydrichastan]

As the Norsemen attack the middle of the Roman lines, the troops on the right and left flanks move and attack the side of the Norse. The Norse were being attacked on both flanks, and were under Roman attacks from three sides. 400 Roman troops had been killed, but the Roman legion stood strong. At the Fort, the men in it fired ballistae at the Norse archers in the woods.

The Roman ships were larger than the Norse ships, and they would ram into the smaller enemy ships causing them to sink. About 18 Roman ships had been sunk, though the Roman fleet was still strong.

Due to the large amount of Norse troops. When the roman flanks surrounded the main force of men. Men came from behind and rammed their rears. Archer fire from the woods continue to fire upon the main Roman legions. About 500 Norsemen are dead. 5,000 have landed. One of the advantages we have over the Romans is the constant reinforcements of fresh troops. The Romans will get tired soon. And when the Vandals arrive, they will be tired and easily defeated.

Slowly but surely, one by one, the men on the walls of the fort are being picked off. The archers hide in the forest to avoid ballistae fire.

At sea, archers fire flaming arrows at the sails of the ships. Setting the mast on fire. small battering rams on board norse ships breakthrough ships and warriors are able to enter and fight on ships.
28 ships have been sunk. And due to the speed of Norse ships, they are able to avoid most of the Romans attempts at ramming them.

[The United Soviet Socialist Republic]

As the Norsemen attack the middle of the Roman lines, the troops on the right and left flanks move and attack the side of the Norse. The Norse were being attacked on both flanks, and were under Roman attacks from three sides. 400 Roman troops had been killed, but the Roman legion stood strong. At the Fort, the men in it fired ballistae at the Norse archers in the woods.

The Roman ships were larger than the Norse ships, and they would ram into the smaller enemy ships causing them to sink. About 18 Roman ships had been sunk, though the Roman fleet was still strong.

Due to the large amount of Norse troops. When the roman flanks surrounded the main force of men. Men came from behind and rammed their rears. Archer fire from the woods continue to fire upon the main Roman legions. About 500 Norsemen are dead. 5,000 have landed. One of the advantages we have over the Romans is the constant reinforcements of fresh troops. The Romans will get tired soon. And when the Vandals arrive, they will be tired and easily defeated.

Slowly but surely, one by one, the men on the walls of the fort are being picked off. The archers hide in the forest to avoid ballistae fire.

At sea, archers fire flaming arrows at the sails of the ships. Setting the mast on fire. small battering rams on board norse ships breakthrough ships and warriors are able to enter and fight on ships.
28 ships have been sunk. And due to the speed of Norse ships, they are able to avoid most of the Romans attempts at ramming them.

The Romans quickly regrouped together into a large, tight square formation. The Romans raised their shields and would use their advanced military training against the Norse brutes. Almost five hundred fifty Roman troops had died. In the fort, the Romans set fire to their arrows and ballistae arrows and fired them at the forest. A massive forest fire occurred forcing the Norse archers from their positions. The Roman legionaries then began to move out of the forest, trying to keep the Norse in so they would burn alive inside of it.

[Ralnis]

The charging Mirr cavalary gave the King's Guard the diversion that the men as they poured through there opening as they swarmed and started slaughtering there men as they made a bee line towards their king on the mounts and bodies of their fallen breathern and weapons. The commander decied to charge in the fight and intercept the horsemen before they can fire anothe volley to their forces.
Battle of Fermanagh
The General instead of charging head on split his forces around and allowed the horsemen to just started a large volley of javalins at the sheild wall even though his forces where doing a pencer attack, but that is just how brutal Stormwind is.

Battle of Louth

As the Quhalden continue their push, the Schiltrons struggle to hold their ground, but stand fast. The Spear ranks hold, impaling many a charging Mirr upon their pikes, with the support of the melee warriors and some King's Guard. The tight knit schiltrons begin to push forward as the Quhalden charge begins to lose steam, the ranks driving their spears into the rabble as they push forward.The majority of the King's Guard, rallied to Cedric, reform directly behind the schiltron to receive any further cavalry strikes. The Dal Riatan Cavalry forms up nearby the King's Guard, so if the enemy cavalry is determined to pursue them, the Cavalry could easily be assisted by the King's Guard without taking men away from the front line.

Battle of Fermanagh

Seeing that the Quahalden are attempting to flank, Coinneach order's the left and right flanks of his force to reform in a new formation, facing the incoming flankers.



The formation on the flanks is a tight knit shield wall, with Spearmen layered in ranks. The long spears extend far beyond the shield wall itself, killing many Quhalden before they even come shield-to-shield with the Dal Riatans. As the Mirr are caught up in the spear wall, the spearmen continually thrust the spears forward, impaling many as they try to rush the shield wall.

The Cavalry remain in the protective dome of spearmen (represented by triangles in the image) , along with Coinneach and his retinue of Noble Cavalry, ready for action when needed.

The javelin throws by the Quhalden, considering they're hitting the front of the shieldwall, are absorbed by the spearmen for the most part, the javelins striking their shields and causing barely any damage. There are some casualties, however, some being struck in the legs, knees (those poor sods wont be adventuring again...), and other places unprotected by their shields. The seriously wounded are taken away from the shieldwall, but the formation stands firm.

Battle of Louth
The Quhalden men where starting to falter, but the Quhalden knew that the Dal Ratia where starting move ground then they liked, The commander saw this and screamed at his men."Each one of you men, support your brother, you are not weak you are Mirr, the men and brothers who fought for your right to live, breath it in and speak woth it through your weapons and crush these foes with the force of our ancestors!" The Quhalden horde jumped with such a roar and made a berzerking push into the Schiltrons as a flurry of axe, sword, and javelins where smacking through the ranks until a opening was near, several bezerking celts where throughing there javelins at the kings guard as they try to make attempts to cut down there numbers as the rest start to swarm and encirlce the forces and put stress on the enemy forces as they simtaneouly try and break through the ranks.
Battle of Fermanagh
The General saw as they try and failed at the flanking maunevour so they regrouped and gather the forces as the entire horde just ran and charge with a berzerking speed and bloodlust as they ramed straght for the sheildwall as many got through by using the dead bodies and even there own breathern to jump and over the sheild wall as the array of axe and sword came down on the ranks.

[Hydrichastan]

Due to the large amount of Norse troops. When the roman flanks surrounded the main force of men. Men came from behind and rammed their rears. Archer fire from the woods continue to fire upon the main Roman legions. About 500 Norsemen are dead. 5,000 have landed. One of the advantages we have over the Romans is the constant reinforcements of fresh troops. The Romans will get tired soon. And when the Vandals arrive, they will be tired and easily defeated.

Slowly but surely, one by one, the men on the walls of the fort are being picked off. The archers hide in the forest to avoid ballistae fire.

At sea, archers fire flaming arrows at the sails of the ships. Setting the mast on fire. small battering rams on board norse ships breakthrough ships and warriors are able to enter and fight on ships.
28 ships have been sunk. And due to the speed of Norse ships, they are able to avoid most of the Romans attempts at ramming them.

The Romans quickly regrouped together into a large, tight square formation. The Romans raised their shields and would use their advanced military training against the Norse brutes. Almost five hundred fifty Roman troops had died. In the fort, the Romans set fire to their arrows and ballistae arrows and fired them at the forest. A massive forest fire occurred forcing the Norse archers from their positions. The Roman legionaries then began to move out of the forest, trying to keep the Norse in so they would burn alive inside of it.

Reinforcements from the north, including 700 cavalrymen, their formation was a long line of spears, shields, and horses.
their formation was a Norse version of a Phalanx, except faster. 1 division of Norse men charged 1 flank, the other went from behind.
The norse use their shields as a virtual wall to protect from Roman short swords. Because of the design of Norse spears, they pierce right through the Scutum shields of the Romans. The roman Legion is being pressed hard from 3 sides.


A small division of men charge into the flank of the Romans charging at Archers that were flushed from their position by the fire.

[Emilio Aguinaldo]

Alexander examines the surrounding kingdoms and empires. He knows that the Romans in the west is overstreched and they will have a hard time to defend their own provinces. He also knows that the eastern half is busy with the Sasanians, thanks to Kassandros. However, the Visigoths are a mystery to him, he knows nothing about the Visigoths. After examining his neighbors, he then read the reports about his newly forged kingdom. People still do not trust that Alexander could steer his people to greatness, some of them even favouring the dethroned Kassandros than him; he must find a way to gain the opinion of his people, and fast.

Alexander has come up with a plan. First he is to send a diplomat to the Visigoths and the Western half of the Roman empire. Next he will stop paying tribute to the other Romans to provoke them and try to force an attack from them and ambush them. Then he will try to provoke more and more attacks from the Romans, due to them being impetuous and surging forward he will take advantage of that. And lastly he will try to get a firm alliance with the Visigoths. With that in mind he goes and gathers his best generals and some of his trusted advisers to consolidate his plan.

[New Aksarben]

When the weather cleared up, the Vandal army crossed the Channel with Genseric at it's head. The Channel crossing had always been dangerous, as it was a very choppy sea with very fast currents. But Genseric and his men crossed with minimal trouble. Stepping onto shore, Genseric ordered his men to set up camp a few miles past the shore. It was late and it would be stupid to march with a tired army. Who knew when an ambush could occur? Genseric's plan was to head to the Thames river in the next few days to reinforce any Roman positions there. If they were already overrun, he would attack the Saxons there.

While they were camped, Genseric thought about his Kingdom's current situation. He knew they couldn't stay allies to Rome forever, but they would remain so as long as it helped his people thrive. As soon as Rome proved a burden, or 'forgot' to pay for their services, Rome might find itself at the mercy of the Vandals. Genseric had always admired the city of Rome, despite never seeing it. From what he heard it was a magnificent city. With a grin, he thought, 'Maybe it would be a good idea to "visit" the city to collect my payment someday?'

[Mort the Lemur]

Mithridates, with his generals discussing their plan on how to have vengeance against the Romans that deposed his forefathers in Pontus. They think this i the right time to strike against the Romans, they are divided, isolated from each other, in other words "done for" in the words of Mithridates. "Mobilize the army and prepare for war!" Mithridates suddenly shouting to his generals "Those Romans will bow down to us." he continued. Mithridates, his generals and his troop went to the border to prepare for war against the Romans.

[Al-Quarra]

In the time that the horde had to wait for a choice from the other hordes, the council of Princess Âsina started to make some changes.
The horders oftenly fought amongst eachother, now they started to merge all hordes under one command.
Also they started the construction of their first permanent city, mostly they walked around on their horses from camp to camp but that time was over according to the council.
The parents of Âsina also started to discuss a possible husband for their daughter, at her 14th she would be old enough to marry.
The fist plans of taking Persia where also made, but these plans would only work if the other hordes would join the new Persian empire.

[Aeken]

Anglo-Saxon fleet, Anglo-Saxon fleet, River Thames, Britannia, North Sea

While the ballistae were an attempt at breaking the Anglo-Saxon form, the small ships evaded most, if not all hits. By this time, the larger, arrow armed ships moved in, firing the bolts with vigilance. The Romans may be trained, but the Anglos and Saxons were a bred fighting race.

Carrier ships led hordes of Anglos and Saxons pouring out(I'm just referring to all the ships bunched up). The Romans couldn't hold out for ever. Swords and shields clashed, arrows flying over heads. The bloody fight still continued.

Anglo-Saxon settlers, North Frisia, Frisia

Anglo and Saxon settlers began to move west, as traveling the North Sea was a longer process than the closer straight that separated the Gauls from Britannia. They would slowly trickle in, as other Barbarian threats strained their army in their northernmost province.