Endgame [Semi-closed. ATTN: Vorgoth, Waldenburg + allies]
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 6:40 pm
OOC: This is a continuation of THIS THREAD from the old forums. If you did not take part in this war, then please stay out. Those who took part in the seperate war in Waldenburg are welcome, naturally.
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The Gothic campaign inside Mediterranica had all but come to a conclusion, with the last bastion of resistance within the region being Waldenburg. Having already suffered invasion and regime change at the hands of non-Gothic forces, Waldenburg was now squarely in the crosshairs of Vorgothic forces, spearheaded by Yallak and Kregaia. The situation seemed grim, for Freekish analysts estimated that the country was nearing the breaking point and would likely be unable to hold out for long. Warchief Zander and his contingent of Sentinels were but a day or two from Waldenburg's territorial waters and would soon enter the fray, and Vidimir's men were holding up in Greston for a few days before they too would depart for combat.
Lord Dreadfire however was more concerned with reaching a conclusion and consolidating Gothic power within Mediterranica alongside the other Lords than outright razing Waldenburg to the ground. In a meeting with his top defense officials, the fiery Lord laid out his intentions carefully.
The fact of the matter is this, he said as he stood over a large map of the theater that displayed the current locations of all known friendly and enemy forces, This new regime, if they have a single functioning brain cell between the whole lot of them, should be very concerned about their people outright revolting. Let's face it, they've suffered invasion and humiliation, they're in a state of shell shock and panic. The government they once trusted to protect them is gone, and there is a new regime in power that has yet to take any steps to bring security to their country.
Defense Minister Marv Bonesplitter took a long drag from his cigarette, exhaling the smoke as he interrupted Dreadfire. It's a given that the Waldenburgers are a proud people. Hell, look at their defiance in the face of our invasion of the Med. It's very likely that we're facing a populace that is willing to fight to the death for their country and their way of life, so I'm predicting that resistance is going to be extremely high, and the more we hammer down on them the more determined they will be to resist.
Damien nodded in agreement, for his daily briefings had given him a great insight into his enemy. Not that we couldn't smash them into the ground if we so wanted to. Their military has been decimated by invasion, and we already have forces on the ground. It really would be only a matter of time before they captiulated, but we have too many plans for the new Gothic Mediterranica to waste time on one insignificant speck. If this new Waldenburger government cares about staying in power, they're going to pounce on any peace offer they get and worry about getting their own internal issues worked out. If not, which you say is the case, then we finish them for good and leave no resistance behind. Draft a letter Mr. Hartman, I'll sign it and send it their way tonight. If they refuse, then I want Zander to move in and put an end to this war once and for all.
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~From the desk of Lord Damien the Destroyer, Supreme Warlord of the New Gothic Empire of Automagfreek~
To whom it may concern in the new government of Waldenburg,
We have closely monitored the situation in your nation for some time now, and as we speak Gothic forces are knocking at your front door. You have suffered invasion at the hands of those not of our origin, and the government of old is now but a memory. We have not had an opportunity to speak with anyone from this new regime, so your stance on the current war with Vorgoth is yet unclear, but in the interest of peace within Mediterranica we offer Waldenburg but one final olive branch. We shall not hold your new government responsible for the sins of the old provided you do not continue to fight.
There is a new dawn in Mediterranica, and its glorious rise can no longer be stopped. Deep inside your heart you know this to be true, and further resistance will only serve to drive a wedge between your new government and your people, for they must yearn for peace and a sense of normalcy. Your people have shown bravery in the face of adversity, they have shown that they will not go quietly into the night, and as a seasoned warrior I can respect that. There is no shame in accepting this peace offer, for your people have nothing further to prove to anyone.
Should you agree, Waldenburg shall be left to its own devices. The Vorgothic Empire which has now spread to every corner of Mediterranica shall not interfere in the affairs of your country provided you do the same, which the same agreement we have reached with Aschenhyrst... an agreement we inded to honor so long as they do. However if you refuse, then all you shall see is more suffering and destruction. Even though I am no politician, one cannot deny that politically it would be most unwise to subject an already war weary populace to further fighting, so if nothing else I ask you to think about your own political future and choose wisely.
The previous government was offered peace but once and refused, and now it is your turn to decide. I pray you not to make the same mistake as they did, and Vorgoth is prepared for an eventualities. I await your response.
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The Gothic campaign inside Mediterranica had all but come to a conclusion, with the last bastion of resistance within the region being Waldenburg. Having already suffered invasion and regime change at the hands of non-Gothic forces, Waldenburg was now squarely in the crosshairs of Vorgothic forces, spearheaded by Yallak and Kregaia. The situation seemed grim, for Freekish analysts estimated that the country was nearing the breaking point and would likely be unable to hold out for long. Warchief Zander and his contingent of Sentinels were but a day or two from Waldenburg's territorial waters and would soon enter the fray, and Vidimir's men were holding up in Greston for a few days before they too would depart for combat.
Lord Dreadfire however was more concerned with reaching a conclusion and consolidating Gothic power within Mediterranica alongside the other Lords than outright razing Waldenburg to the ground. In a meeting with his top defense officials, the fiery Lord laid out his intentions carefully.
The fact of the matter is this, he said as he stood over a large map of the theater that displayed the current locations of all known friendly and enemy forces, This new regime, if they have a single functioning brain cell between the whole lot of them, should be very concerned about their people outright revolting. Let's face it, they've suffered invasion and humiliation, they're in a state of shell shock and panic. The government they once trusted to protect them is gone, and there is a new regime in power that has yet to take any steps to bring security to their country.
Defense Minister Marv Bonesplitter took a long drag from his cigarette, exhaling the smoke as he interrupted Dreadfire. It's a given that the Waldenburgers are a proud people. Hell, look at their defiance in the face of our invasion of the Med. It's very likely that we're facing a populace that is willing to fight to the death for their country and their way of life, so I'm predicting that resistance is going to be extremely high, and the more we hammer down on them the more determined they will be to resist.
Damien nodded in agreement, for his daily briefings had given him a great insight into his enemy. Not that we couldn't smash them into the ground if we so wanted to. Their military has been decimated by invasion, and we already have forces on the ground. It really would be only a matter of time before they captiulated, but we have too many plans for the new Gothic Mediterranica to waste time on one insignificant speck. If this new Waldenburger government cares about staying in power, they're going to pounce on any peace offer they get and worry about getting their own internal issues worked out. If not, which you say is the case, then we finish them for good and leave no resistance behind. Draft a letter Mr. Hartman, I'll sign it and send it their way tonight. If they refuse, then I want Zander to move in and put an end to this war once and for all.
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~From the desk of Lord Damien the Destroyer, Supreme Warlord of the New Gothic Empire of Automagfreek~
To whom it may concern in the new government of Waldenburg,
We have closely monitored the situation in your nation for some time now, and as we speak Gothic forces are knocking at your front door. You have suffered invasion at the hands of those not of our origin, and the government of old is now but a memory. We have not had an opportunity to speak with anyone from this new regime, so your stance on the current war with Vorgoth is yet unclear, but in the interest of peace within Mediterranica we offer Waldenburg but one final olive branch. We shall not hold your new government responsible for the sins of the old provided you do not continue to fight.
There is a new dawn in Mediterranica, and its glorious rise can no longer be stopped. Deep inside your heart you know this to be true, and further resistance will only serve to drive a wedge between your new government and your people, for they must yearn for peace and a sense of normalcy. Your people have shown bravery in the face of adversity, they have shown that they will not go quietly into the night, and as a seasoned warrior I can respect that. There is no shame in accepting this peace offer, for your people have nothing further to prove to anyone.
Should you agree, Waldenburg shall be left to its own devices. The Vorgothic Empire which has now spread to every corner of Mediterranica shall not interfere in the affairs of your country provided you do the same, which the same agreement we have reached with Aschenhyrst... an agreement we inded to honor so long as they do. However if you refuse, then all you shall see is more suffering and destruction. Even though I am no politician, one cannot deny that politically it would be most unwise to subject an already war weary populace to further fighting, so if nothing else I ask you to think about your own political future and choose wisely.
The previous government was offered peace but once and refused, and now it is your turn to decide. I pray you not to make the same mistake as they did, and Vorgoth is prepared for an eventualities. I await your response.