Rumors came flying at me as I passed by the Warden lands of Slzeskh and Yruma. "War, war is coming! War against the Starks!". "War?" I scoffed, "Why would the Wardens want to go to war with us. First they demand our peace with the Squids, and we give it to them, then they demand my Queens hand in marriage and the exile of one of her most loyal followers, and the Queen does her best to satisfy them. Clearly this is not enough to satisfy that warmonger Thalion." I continued my ride through the Warden controlled North flying my Stark banner high above my head.
As I rode towards the lands of New Karindi one of my scouts rode up towards me. "My lord! My lord! JayJrod has fielded an army! They come this way!" he shouted, out of breath. "Those cowardly Wardens, they don't even have the balls to declare war before attacking. They must rely on surprise, trying to catch me off guard. Very well, rouse the troops! If its a fight they want, its a fight they shall get" I responded, gripping my sword out of anger. "Call the troops, we shall hold here and engage them in battle. We will show them what it means to attack a Stark!"
Really though? War with the Whore? Weren't you guys just bitching at Bryggan for being rude a few threads ago?
Following this attack, Tristan was sighted with a second army right on our doorstep. His intentions were unknown but given the circumstances we were not willing to risk another attack that would put us at a disadvantage (Rostam's reinforcement of Curaw was a close thing I hear).
You attacked me literally as I was leaving your guys land. Try and rationalize it as you will, but it was fairly obvious I was leaving. Also you could haveve just as easily messaged me(I'm friends with you, Thalion, Jona, JayJrod, Finian, Bonesaw, etc on steam or on the forums). I was forbidden from attacking you anyways as we had treaties(despite your constant threats to the Queen and my fellow bannermen).
EDIT: I see you guys have attacked some HoC villages.... :3 HAVE FUN WITH BONESAW
Yeah believe it or not, when you declared war on us we decided to actually fight back. Not a huge shocker IMO. I'm sure you'll attack some of our fiefs as well.
I think the real sketchy thing is why WOTN are declaring war on us AFTER they gave us the troops to attack Curaw with, and then after a good chunk of them were mercing for us switch sides to help defend mere hours before the battle begins. For those who speak so much about honor and vandalism you seem to have little of the former and do much of the latter.
EDIT:
Realized I'm coming off as an asshole. I'm just salty because I can't show up to fight for my army tomorrow.
I knew what you were talking about! Nice to know someone else watches the news
But when I mentioned the Isis that collected her husband's body parts and brought him back to life, you had no idea. But still, I may have left my diamonds and riches in Curaw, but I finally found the one true treasure that gives meaning to my virtual life.
But this looks like a border skirmish that escalated into a war due to lack of communications. NOT VERY MEDIEVAL AT ALL, GENTS!!! Oh, wait... totally medieval.
But, I feel I must leave my peaceful trading faction and support the underdogs (sorry Blue). I was never comfortable being the overdog- was never my style.
BUT ALL I ASK IS PLEASE PEOPLE, SUPPORT THIS WAR!!! We understand that most of you are allied to the Warden Empire*. But, if you use a pseudonym to keep battles decent, we'll be quiet. Plus you have the added bonus of hanging with some of the coolest Strat players in history.
The old woman moved the cards. "I am now seeing the IRL vision: The IRL world is where all your souls reside. You may believe you are true heroes with purposes and dreams, but truly your soul is just a bored gamer killing time. But in this world there is a fine mythological history. It a confused mess, but at one time there was a Roman republic. They fought one powerful kingdom for many years. Eventually, they won. But they had a fear. And after that they conquered one kingdom after another- anyone they thought might be a threat. Some made deals, but they eventually were absorbed. The thing is, they started by trying to defend themselves, but ended up with an empire. And mad emporers!" she cackled.
"So what does that tell me?"
"Scrue off, you only paid me one silver coin."
*to keep things even, and keep the precious, precious Xp going, come to our roster and use a pseudonym. We'll keep quiet as long as we have awesome battles.
Shit they know about our time traveling army. We better attack their fiefs with it in the future before they figure out how to kill it in the past by finding out where it'll be!
In reality Dr_Device cancelled the attack. I don't know why that made it weird.
A Plea from Tristan of Erzoth
If you're in House Stark/Wardens of the North please consider your night time settings. If both sides start fucking with their settings to late night/early morning to screw with each other(8am east coast would be 5am West, 10pm West is 1am east, etc). Try not to set them like an asshole, and only use them to block out times you can't make on a DAILY basis and please try not to block out prime time.
Thanks
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I honestly dont know why I made this
http://i.imgur.com/MWpStEj.jpg link to the image, its kinda hard to read on the forums
House Stark Surrenders to the Wardens of The North
Not even a month has past since the Wardens of The North declared war on House Stark, and we've already lost our stomach for war. When I attacked Curaw I had no idea they were in league with the Wardens. I foolishly charged in head first and paid the price. Since then, we have lost nearly every battle with them due to their large numbers and elite troops. I have decided enough is enough. I wish to end all hostilities between both of our great factions, and bring peace to Calradia. I am prepared to relinquish my claim on Curaw for peace.
Not so Innocent Virgin,
Queen of the North,
Mother of flagons,
Cutter of manhoods
News of our surrender reached my ears although I was far off in EU. Disgusted, I leaned to the side and spat on the ground.
"These Wardens wont stop until they control everything. First they use treachery to cause the fall of the Kingdom of the North, then they attack us with little provocation and no warning." I muttered to my few bannermen that had managed to survive our last encounter with them.
"Sir, is this truly the end? We can't let them get the last laugh!" young Furnavi shouted, "We must continue fighting! Never falter, thats always been our motto!"
I leaned back in my saddle, looking up at the sun overhead. Many thoughts raced through my mind. What will Calradia be like, with every faction firmly under the Wardens thumb? Surely the few who remained "neutral" or are "friends" will be taken under their fold completely. After the fall of House Stark only Acre really remains by itself.
"We must not be rash and act quickly. We will get back to the glorious lands of NA and see the situation ourselves. Only then we will act." I said after a few long moments of consideration.
I turned my rouncey to the rest and rode off, my pace slowed by a feeling of looming despair.
"This isn't the end, only the beginning"
Good war guys, you managed to beat a bunch of strat noobs. I'm sure you're all very proud of yourselves. Be sure to congratulate Jona and JayJrod for carrying your guys rosters for most of the battles.
House Stark Surrenders to the Wardens of The North
Not even a month has past since the Wardens of The North declared war on House Stark, and we've already lost our stomach for war. When I attacked Curaw I had no idea they were in league with the Wardens. I foolishly charged in head first and paid the price. Since then, we have lost nearly every battle with them due to their large numbers and elite troops. I have decided enough is enough. I wish to end all hostilities between both of our great factions, and bring peace to Calradia. I am prepared to relinquish my claim on Curaw for peace.
Not so Innocent Virgin,
Queen of the North,
Mother of flagons,
Cutter of manhoods
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Well said Talanarsis. On behalf of Mithrim and the states within the confederation known as the Warden's of the North, I happily accept the surrender of the Starks. The circumstances that led to this war were riddled with failures in communication and now many condemn the actions of me and my people, but we did what we needed to do to fulfill our oaths and it is done. There will be no reparations demanded of the Starks and no grudges will be held. Furthermore I understand that this war has made life difficult for some of Calradia's merchants, and I am offering 1000 trade goods to any of the renowned traders who visit Ismirala Castle to help them rebuild their fortunes.
Finnian Tiercel
Lord Warden of the North and King of Mithrim