SyrianHamster

Colliding Worlds: Europe 1200 AD

Going to have to postpone Winter 1201 AD for a day, I'm afraid.

I'll be honest with you guys, I do NOT get enough sleep (along with 99.9% of the rest of you I am sure), and sometimes I get home and literally getting up from my chair is beyond my capability.

My bad, but I am fucking exhausted. I promise that I'll get it up tomorrow, Eternal I haven't forgotten about your tech tree.

This doesn't happen often, but hey ho.

... there is still a chance I'll get it all done today, because I am renowned for catching a second, third, fourth and fifth wind, but i can't make any promises.

Kingdoms of Rheagonn: Norsia

It should have been here by now, he promised.

It's okay though, I've sent him the hate mail and a picture of a man in drag as per our agreement if he failed to deliver. That'll teach him.

Colliding Worlds: Europe 1200 AD

Stairway To Heaven

“Forgive me my King, but The Transcending will kill you,” said High Magnus Tranyen Highspire. “Even with myself, and the surviving Mages of our kin, harnessing that much magic could split this planet in two.”

“We have to try, nonetheless,” replied Falrir, swirling a goblet of human wine as he sat on his throne. “It will not be long before our enemies are upon us, and we are finally relieved of our divine duty.”

“Of course, High King, but there is hope for us, without the need to risk so much,” pleaded Tranyen, kneeling down and clutching his staff with trembling hands. “The Transcending will not work.”

“Tell me of this hope you speak of,” shot Falrir, growing quickly impatient with his old friend.

“The Humlon have landed not far north of here; they are a good people, who have bled beside us a hundred times. Together, we may be able to beat back the Lorenvolk and those other monsters.”

Falrir shook his head, and sighed. “The Humlon are strong warriors behind high walls, but I have little use for them in the field of battle. We are a depleted peoples, and the Humlon will only be able to bolster us so much. Out right war will be our end – I must ascend to The Thousand Heavens, and speak to the Seven Lords and the Seven Ladies.”

“Heresy sire, The Quiet One will surely see this in poor light, and cast you-“

“I am aware of the risks. Our all-powerful father has abandoned us, and our creators remain absent. I must know why, I have to try.”

With great pain obscuring his otherwise beautiful features, High Magnus Tranyen Highspire relented with a prolonged sigh. “Very well, my King, I will initiate The Gathering.”

Colliding Worlds: Europe 1200 AD

Raptorman said
You should include those stats. If Newsun is going to write out the fight, then it would be fitting to include that the beast of the shadow was thrown to the earth by the human before rising up again. Make the fight epic and honestly scenes like that are really cool.

Yeah sorry, I had to pop out but wanted to get the next season under way. If i copy and pasted the raw data, you'd just get a long line of random numbers. I have to write what they mean for you guys to understand, and I just didn't have the time so I just released the key stages of the battles and the casualties involved.

Colliding Worlds: Europe 1200 AD

Having looked at the stats, I don't think a duel would be that interesting. The Isarimer guy can reroll twice in a duel. Emperor Otto actually beat him the first time! The Lorenvolk guy has a 20% increase in winning the duel, and if he is defeated, he can make a saving roll which allows him to escape unharmed. It'd be a roll fest, but the Isarimer dude has the upper hand on account of being able to fight the duel 3 times. Still, not impossible, and it'd make for an awesome post if Nardoc defeated Lesa.

If LesaLikl dies though, it tears the Isarimer to pieces. To every advantage, there is always a disadvantage.

If I were fighting the Isarimer (which I will be in due time, on super hard mode), I would probably ignore their general, or send armies against him headed by a nobody. Cut the strength from under him. Not that I intend to this... at all.

Colliding Worlds: Europe 1200 AD

NewSun said
Beyond epic.This will make a beautiful post.

Yeah, I love it when it rolls a 'Single Combat'.

Congratulations on your victories. Be wary though, mankind is a resourceful bastard when thrown into a corner!

Task Force Hephaestus

kingkonrad said
GG, not a problem- Evan's going to hitch a lift with the pickup containing Antos, and with Evan's direction, take them safely to Faros, to get Antos to talk it over with Stavrou.

Sounds good to me buddy.

Colliding Worlds: Europe 1200 AD

Eternal_Flame said
am i landed at northern algeria?

Sorry mate, I put you in the wrong area. This has been corrected.

Colliding Worlds: Europe 1200 AD

Germany Falls to the Flames of the East

After an immense battle, Christendom's mightiest Kingdom was cast down by the overwhelming might and horrifying battle prowess of the Eastern Demons. The death of Emperior Otto IV, and the demise of the strongest fighting force in Western Europe has sent shock waves through the world of mankind. The news has reached Constantinople, where the Eastern Roman Emperor is rumoured to be contemplating leading his legions north, to tackle the common enemy head on. It would be a brash move however, as it is feared the army of the Byzantine Empire is not yet ready to take on such a feat. Still, how can any monarch sit idly by as everything he or she knows and loves is threatened by the same fate as that which has taken their neighbours?

The remaining provinces of the Reich have been placed under the temporary stewardship of the War Council of Venice. It is said that this collection of esteemed generals has not been disheartened by the loss of its emperor, and even now it is drawing its strength into the northern reaches of Italy. Germany may be lost to the Demons of the East, but her legacy, her power and her people live on as defiant as ever.

France Seeks Humlon Diplomacy

Following France's failed attempt to drive the demons of the marshes from Flanders and Burgundy, King Philip II of France has sent forward a delegation of his court to discuss a ceasefire. With France's royal army broken, it is well known that the Kingdom is weak. However, levies are being raised all over the country, and the human Kingdom is unlikely to go down without a fight.

Philip has personally called on the Pope to announce a Crusade, with the aims of gathering the forces of Christendom into one mighty host. If the Pope concedes, which is likely, then the Gorikan invaders may find themselves staring down the lance of humanity's first unified response to their presence.

Portals Open Across Algeria

More portals linking Gorika to Earth have opened across the African realm of Algeria. Locals report more monstrosities, surging forth and laying waste to several towns and villages. Local resistance was short lived, and the Sultan has fled into exile.

This new emergence has no doubt caught the attention of Sultan Saladin of Eypgt. He has remained hauntingly quiet during the Colliding of Worlds, choosing to expand his power base gradually and with caution. With the enemy on his door step however, this may very well change.

Colliding Worlds: Europe 1200 AD

French army attacking the Humlon was totally obliterated, with 10,000 casualties. However, the Humlon defending force was also dealt a heavy blow, with 3,000 casualties. Technically a draw, but both armies are broken.

Kaliningrad Oblast fell to the Isarimer with spectacular efficiency. All human militia destroyed, Isarimer lost 600. Region is now in NewSun's hands.

Now, what we've all been waiting for:

The Battle of Germany

Emperor Otto launches pre-emptive strike against Poland, losing 40% (4,800) in the process, but dealing out 70% to the Isarimer defenders. (2800)

Hellwalker Warhorde obliterates the Hamburg militia garrison, losing 800 Isarimer in the process.

Emperor Otto wheels around from Poland and counter attacks, leading to a pitched battle outside of the burning ruins of Hamburg.

Despite being out numbered, the German Emperor manages to deal 40% (5920) to the Isarimer force, but is killed in single combat by LesaLikl, Beast of the Shadow. Cut off from retreat and deep in hostile territory, the remaining soldiers of the Reich's army melt into the forests, leaving Germany in the hands of the Isarimer.

In conclusion, the Holy Roman Empire has been significantly weakened, and it will likely take several seasons for their army to gather enough strength to challenge the Isarimer on the battlefield again. Their Emperor is dead, striking fear and civil strife into their lands. However, the Isarimer have also suffered heavy casualties, but not on a crippling scale.