Medeval Warfare (IC)(Closed: Must have approval)

[Deshrenkov]

(OK, post in the other thread for serious posts now. Give a brief description of your people here, and then we'll choose map spots back in the OC thread)

Deshrenkovian Citizens: Your average deshrenkovian male has been educated, and can perform a wide variety of tasks and jobs. Many are farmers that farm the many lush plains of deshrenkov, or others are hunters. Still others are weaponsmiths, armor makers, or scholars. They are instilled with a strong sense of pride and love for their beautiful country which is made up of plains and dense forests, and each man when he turned 13 makes a pledge to fight for deshrenkov until the worlds end, or until they die.

[Rynatia]

Raised from birth as warriors, both genders are equal and fight.They must swear a blood oath to there brothers and sisters at age 10.Though from age 7 they are trained as warriors.The landscape is cold and full of forests, massive cities are built as fortifications and much of the population are farmers, miners, soldiers and smiths.The Ryantian is quite tall and what they lack in magic is made up of great physic.A strong sense of honor is clear and they will fight anyone, anywhere at any time.Great warriors and dedicated people.

[Tuthina]

Tuthinan people is a nomadic one. Exiled from their legendary homeland faraway from this world, they live their lives in caravans of wagons moving from town to town, city from city. There, they made their living by performing exotic dances and musics, as well as using mystic fortune-telling for confused people. On a darker side, Tuthinan people also engage heavily in shadow-works, such as theft, espionage, assassination, even curses and other supernatural acts. Using the caravan and mysticism to their advantage, Tuthinan people are often considered strange, foreign, maybe dangerous, or a good way to further goals without making their hands dirty.

The long exile tradition did not change even after they acquired their own land, as they still move from settlement to settlement for commerce and herding. Dueling lords in the land also means their shadowy ways to act are now against their own people. However, being a minority for a long time means that they also develop a strange sense of unity, as they often come to rescue against oppressors when needed. They accomplish this by linking up their wagons into a makeshift barricade, men defending the barricade with poles mounted on the wagons, while children, old people, or otherwise weak individuals use crossbows to attack any incoming forces. At the same time, skilled riders will use their horses to strike weakspots of their enemy, raiding the supply line to weaken them.

[Zersium]

An incredibly hearty people, Zersium is a cold land. The armies are very well-trained and professional. Zersium people are average height, and they usually are fair-skinned, blonde-haired (or brown-haired) and blue eyed. It has a state religion only known as "The Order of the White Paladins". Along the route going to Black Castle, a massive wall seperates it from the Mainland. Mainly due to paranoia to other Nations.

Their main use is a longbow, as range is always the best tactic in the Military. How-ever the architecture is white marble, with red roofs. Often known best for it's patriotic singing and dancing, Zersians enjoy their lax state of Neutrality.

They are very honorable, and it is said Honor before Death is every Citizen's life lesson.

How-ever Alexander vi Heiffner, the Emperor of Zersium, has shown that a "change" in "foreign policy" is imminent.

EDIT: http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h467/xXxDragonSparksxXx/Zersium.png this is the Zersium Soldier. The Arquebusier version, how-ever they're usually equipped with a long bow or pike.
(that alright?)

[Deshrenkov]

The armies of deshrenkov were being mobilized...they had received word that the rynatians were preparing an assault on their nation and it would be their duty to push them back. There were now 20,000 of the standard infantry, 5,000 of Men Of Mjolnir, 10,000 archers, and 9,000 cavalry. The deshrenkovian banners flapped loudly in the wind as the sun shone down on the marching soldiers.

[Rynatia]

After thousands of years of isolationism the Rynatian Armies were on the march, Crimson flags with white wolfs whipped in the wind, drums beat as the soldiers marched in formation along the coat, ships also followed carrying supplies and troops.The army was marching to secure new land for Rynatian colonists, the tall warriors were aware of foreign presence but did not expect much retaliation.By the Empress's order they were under a banner of peace, the Empress had followed the path of wisdom and wished to know who might they face.
Several ships carrying 60 warriors set sail to the mountain range, seeking to start there order,As was custom for bands of Rynatian warriors to do.They landed and began to disembark, there heavy armour was quite well crafted and they were confident.

[Soviet Ruk-Tsan]

The people of Ruk-Tsan live as one would expect for people of their lands. They are renowned sailors, and many work as merchants. They live into their seventies, but very few live longer. The current king is eighty. The queen leads the armies in his stead, while he watches over the people. Their main exports are fish, pearls, and other oceanic wonders. They take pride in their military, and many children dream of growing up to wield a musket.

[Zersium]

The People of Zersium enjoy a quiet, seperated, and isolationist life. Alexander's campaign was to change that, to better their "diplomatic" qualities. Zersium was a very rich land. It's military was a very high quality due to extensive training. Primarily, the Order of the White Paladins was a rather religious group. "The White Lady" was their icon. A lady hidden by a white veil who cured the sick.

Soon, Zersium soldiers patrolled the borders as Alexander prepared diplomats to seek out and build relations with new nations.

[Deshrenkov]

The soldiers of deshrenkov were prepared for their enemy...they would fight with all they had and more. Only when the last drop of blood had been shed would they retreat from this battlefield. Their king, a young man in his mid 30's, was in battle dress, an armour somewhere in between that of the mjolnir men and the standard infantry. He weilded a single claymore, and was a powerful figure. He was at the frontlines, ready to fight and die beside his soldiers.

(Timeskip to the troops arrival?)

[Rynatia]

A Rynatian scouting party spotted something in the far distance, they were on strong steady horses for traveling.The 20 horsemen began to trot forward, as they drew nearer they found that the men flew an odd flag.The Rynatian soldiers rose there own quite high.They rode quickly towards the group who seemed to favor rifles as they held plenty of them.As they drew nearer the foreigners appeared to be border guards.The Rynatians halted a good 30 meters away, one may have miss took them for a war party as they wore enough armor to fight a campaign, they were always remarkably well built.
(for Zersium)

(Sure)

The Rynatian army halted, scouts reported a large army assembled.The General in charge ordered the men to prepare for war, each gathering multiple weapons and equipping with armor, several prayed to the mighty warrior Alexander for guidance and an honorable death others sang the Rynatian war song in there ancient tongue.Spearmen moved forward, forming a front line, behind them heavy infantry, the spearmen had gaps for men to slip past to fend of footmen.The cavalry were positioned at the flank of the army ready to ambushed advancing infantry, or even spearmen as they had the armor to stand such a fight.The Rynatian ships assembled siege weapons.
A lone rider approached the opposing army.Carrying a banner.

[Deshrenkov]

The archers drew back their strings, arrows ready to let fly. They were High Explosive Armor Peircing, meaning that they would peirce into armour a little before exploding and giving damage.

The cavalry was prepared to counter charge, right into the rynatians if the need came.

The infantrymen crouched down, and the Mjolnir Men prepared to brawl, weilding their massive axes, hammers, and swords.

Alexi, who was mounted on a horse of his own, trotted forth to meet the lone rider.

[Rynatia]

The rider had a long sword on there hip, he was considerably lightly armored compared to his comrades.He bumped his chest, the crimson cloth around his mouth and throat were steady in the high gales."Greetings!"He called out in a rough accent.He circled several times before steering his horse forward.
"Do we trespass?" He inquired, Rynatian crossbowmen had assembled in front of the army crouching.The rider was clearly young but was highly decorated.

[Deshrenkov]

"Unless you bring war and death to the lands of deshrenkov, then nay. I warn you now, that if you think you can conquer this country, you are wrong." alexi said, a fire burning in his feirce blue eyes, a strong deshrenkovian trait.

The infantrymen, hearing their leaders feirce talk, raised their swords in the air, stood, and yelled a loud, earth shaking battle cry of "Oo-rah, oo-rah,oo-rah!"

The mjolnir men stood silently behind them, almost looking more like statues than soldiers.

The Archers were hidden in an area of woods behind the main body of soldiers, so they could rain hell on the enemy without them even realizing from where it came.

[Zersium]

[quote="Rynatia";p="8255735"]A Rynatian scouting party spotted something in the far distance, they were on strong steady horses for traveling.The 20 horsemen began to trot forward, as they drew nearer they found that the men flew an odd flag.The Rynatian soldiers rose there own quite high.They rode quickly towards the group who seemed to favor rifles as they held plenty of them.As they drew nearer the foreigners appeared to be border guards.The Rynatians halted a good 30 meters away, one may have miss took them for a war party as they wore enough armor to fight a campaign, they were always remarkably well built.
(for Zersium)

The Zersium Border Patrol

Quietly looking towards the men, a armored cavalry unit moved forth. "Say, Travellers, what are you doing in Zersium, so fancily-dressed? We hope this isn't a War Party." they said as the men along the walls continued to aim towards the Rynatians. The Black flag flying high above the castle walls. Black Castle secured entry in and out of Zersium. The cavalry wore the same as the Soldiers, only with winged helmets and lances.

[Rynatia]

"Unless you bring war and death to the lands of deshrenkov, then nay. I warn you now, that if you think you can conquer this country, you are wrong." alexi said, a fire burning in his feirce blue eyes, a strong deshrenkovian trait.

The infantrymen, hearing their leaders feirce talk, raised their swords in the air, stood, and yelled a loud, earth shaking battle cry of "Oo-rah, oo-rah,oo-rah!"

The mjolnir men stood silently behind them, almost looking more like statues than soldiers.

The Archers were hidden in an area of woods behind the main body of soldiers, so they could rain hell on the enemy without them even realizing from where it came.

The soldier glanced to the ground and waited a few moments, taking a breath he looked back up."Conquer?" He said tilting his head."No, we are not here to...Conquer.Only to take what we need.Land and food.If you seek to stop us then yes we bring war." He glanced up and down the army."We want these lands to sow crops, the mountains to mine stone.The sea to fish, the people to trade.War...I see no reason to war with you.Allow me to ask you one thing." The Rynatian said his grey eyes settling on the King."Do you intend on stopping us?"

The Zersium Border Patrol

Quietly looking towards the men, a armored cavalry unit moved forth. "Say, Travellers, what are you doing in Zersium, so fancily-dressed? We hope this isn't a War Party." they said as the men along the walls continued to aim towards the Rynatians. The Black flag flying high above the castle walls. Black Castle secured entry in and out of Zersium. The cavalry wore the same as the Soldiers, only with winged helmets and lances.

[/quote]
"We are scouting." Declared the leader."We have not seen your kind before, and curiosity has lead us here." Each Rynatians face was covered by a visor, and the armor covered them completely, some soldiers wore more colorful armor with an adapted chest plate, but that was the only difference between them."Our Empress has ordered us to secure trade routes."

[Deshrenkov]

The soldiers of deshrenkov re-adopted their position, ready to defend their borders.

Alexi rubbed his chin and said "Tell me this is the truth. You only seek to make trade routed here? Not to take our land, our food, or our freedom?"

[Zersium]

"We are scouting." Declared the leader."We have not seen your kind before, and curiosity has lead us here." Each Rynatians face was covered by a visor, and the armor covered them completely, some soldiers wore more colorful armor with an adapted chest plate, but that was the only difference between them."Our Empress has ordered us to secure trade routes."

"Ah, I see." said the Commander. "Well then allow me to ask you this, would your Nation be willing to open trade routes with ours? His Majesty Alexander wishes us to also secure trade routes. By force, if necessary. But at this current time, his Majesty seeks to makes new friends, and a Nation such as yours could prove beneficial in an alliance. Perhaps we could secure a meeting with your Empress, or a servant/vassal of her's."

[Rynatia]

"

"Ah, I see." said the Commander. "Well then allow me to ask you this, would your Nation be willing to open trade routes with ours? His Majesty Alexander wishes us to also secure trade routes. By force, if necessary. But at this current time, his Majesty seeks to makes new friends, and a Nation such as yours could prove beneficial in an alliance. Perhaps we could secure a meeting with your Empress, or a servant/vassal of her's."

There was some muttering among the soldiers."Alexander?" A soldier said a tone of surprise."Never mind.Of-course.I will send word back with the necessary information.Would it be appropriate for us to set up camp here?" The soldier requested.

The soldiers of deshrenkov re-adopted their position, ready to defend their borders.

Alexi rubbed his chin and said "Tell me this is the truth. You only seek to make trade routed here? Not to take our land, our food, or our freedom?"

"I would not bear false truths..." Was what the soldier answered with."Tell us what is yours and we shall leave it.All we want is to fulfil our Empress's wish's and bring wealth to the Imperial Palace." He said, nothing indicating him to be lying.

[Zersium]

"Ah, I see." said the Commander. "Well then allow me to ask you this, would your Nation be willing to open trade routes with ours? His Majesty Alexander wishes us to also secure trade routes. By force, if necessary. But at this current time, his Majesty seeks to makes new friends, and a Nation such as yours could prove beneficial in an alliance. Perhaps we could secure a meeting with your Empress, or a servant/vassal of her's."

There was some muttering among the soldiers."Alexander?" A soldier said a tone of surprise."Never mind.Of-course.I will send word back with the necessary information.Would it be appropriate for us to set up camp here?" The soldier requested.

"Of course, set up in the Foreign Quarter. I assure you, the inn's are quite lovely. What Nation do you hail from, travellers?" he asked extending a hand. The Commander was quite pleased with these people, quite polite, nice, and seemed good allies. But that remained to be seen.

[Rynatia]

[spoiler-quote stuff]

There was some muttering among the soldiers."Alexander?" A soldier said a tone of surprise."Never mind.Of-course.I will send word back with the necessary information.Would it be appropriate for us to set up camp here?" The soldier requested.
[/spoiler]
"Of course, set up in the Foreign Quarter. I assure you, the inn's are quite lovely. What Nation do you hail from, travellers?" he asked extending a hand. The Commander was quite pleased with these people, quite polite, nice, and seemed good allies. But that remained to be seen.

The leader dismounted, moving quite quick despite the armor."We are from Rynatia." He shook the soldier hand firmly."Thank you.We shall proceed to this foreign quarter then..." He said, not asking what this "Inn" Was, the others leaned back, speaking in there own tongue."When we receive a location and time, I will send one of my own home to transfer the information." The captain said, pulling of his helmet to reveal dark hair and gray eyes.

[President Mathias]

The People of the Imperium had enjoyed a long stretch of relative peace. Skrimishes with the goblin people in the mountains to the northeast had been the only training for the soldiers of the Imperium. It was a blessing to most of the Imperium, and more so to King Wilheim.

King Willheim had been a builder of a monarch. He spent little time fretting over foreign affairs, bandits, or even the training of his own military. He enjoyed the subtle art of construction. He employed men from throughout his holdings to construct aqueducts and irrigation throughout the farmland of Ikar. He built a great city out of the once desolate town of Minther. And in Castle Hadrial he updated the age-old facilities. The land had been prosperous and peaceful under his reign. He was old, however. His time in this world was not long. He called his sons to his chambers and spoke with them.

They spoke for a long while. When they came out, however, a miracle occurred. Both sons had been vying for the throne, you see. Prince Hadrian and Prince Wilheim II had been debating their merits and ambitions. Prince Hadrian was a warrior. He intended to lead Imperium troops to victory and take over all that he could. Prince Wilheim was more peaceful and preferred to continue construction and slowly expand through trade and diplomacy. That night, when they exited, they announced that they would work together as a dual-monarchy.

Prince Willheim II would continue the construction projects of their father while Prince Hadrian fought his wars. Their first goal was to conquer the outlying town of Winterfell, which had remained independent of their father's realm. Willheim would offer them peaceful annexation, but if they refused, they would be taken into the fold, forcefully. King Hadrian sent the orders off to the commander at Castle Hadrial and the troops would arrive within a fortnight. Soon, Winterfell would be under Imperial control.

[Zersium]

[spoiler-quote stuff]

There was some muttering among the soldiers."Alexander?" A soldier said a tone of surprise."Never mind.Of-course.I will send word back with the necessary information.Would it be appropriate for us to set up camp here?" The soldier requested.
[/spoiler]
"Of course, set up in the Foreign Quarter. I assure you, the inn's are quite lovely. What Nation do you hail from, travellers?" he asked extending a hand. The Commander was quite pleased with these people, quite polite, nice, and seemed good allies. But that remained to be seen.

The leader dismounted, moving quite quick despite the armor."We are from Rynatia." He shook the soldier hand firmly."Thank you.We shall proceed to this foreign quarter then..." He said, not asking what this "Inn" Was, the others leaned back, speaking in there own tongue."When we receive a location and time, I will send one of my own home to transfer the information." The captain said, pulling of his helmet to reveal dark hair and gray eyes.

Zersian Forces

"Open the gate! The Rynatians are not a threat!" he shouted as the gate swung down slowly. "Well I must be off now, but feel free to proceed to the Inn. I'm sure the beer will supply you." he nodded as he rode off on his white horse, as soon the Zersian Bow men relaxed, seeming to understand these were neutral.

[Deshrenkov]

Alexi drew his sword, and waved it in a manner so as to tell the soldiers to stand down. The soldiers of deshrenkov began relaxing, the infantrymen standing and sheathing their swords, putting their shield on their backs. The Mjolnir Men slowly made their way to the front of the ranks.

The archers loosed their arrows slowly and carefully, so they wouldn't fire and began appearing from the woods, while the cavalry followed up behind them.

Alexi looked at the man with a cocked eyebrow and then said "Welcome to deshrenkov. Your men must be exhausted and hungry, considering the march you have made. Please, allow us to welcome you into our capital city."

[Rynatia]

"Beer?" A Rynatian asked a comrade, they simply shrugged and rode on through the gate.The warriors reached the inn and began to dismount, no need to reign there horses as they were trained and disciplined, as much soldiers as there riders. The first Rynatian entered the tavern, quickly bursting back out."It smells wretched in there!" She cried, Rynatians were not accustomed to beverages of the sort as alcohol was unheard of in the far north. "It can't be that bad..." Another commented, walking in he had a similar reaction."Stop acting like a child." The captain ordered, holding his breath and leading the way.

The Rynatian speaker smiled.He nodded then waved a flag in several directions.The army sheathed there weapons in a clean movement and began to form up into a larger formation.The march was quite long but the hardy Ryantians were used to such things.Though it was well known in Rynatian culture to reject a gift was foolish and an insult.So the leader took the offer, he would have more to report to the Empress and senate of generals.

[Deshrenkov]

(GTG, please dont leave me behind. Can we pause right here for now?)