1)Scout Capt. Mikalus opened the dispatch received from General Hagar in the North.
"Have been attacked in force. My forces are moving to reinforce position. Please hurry."
Capt. Mikalus grinned to himself. His forces were eager for battle and moving quickly. The next few days would prove to be very interesting. Oppurtunity for a young Scout Capt. to get recognized and possibly promoted to the Falchioners. Time would tell. Capt. Mikalus grinned evilly thinking of the upcoming battle. None would escape his sword..


2) Sir Garrett, Commander of the 2nd Falchioners, opened his orders.His hands shook with anticipation.
" Redirect forces to the current war front. Move all forces at your disposal with haste."
Garrett wrinkled the paper and through it into the fire. It would require 2 days of hard march to move his entire force into position. "Squire,... Sound assembly. We move out immediately." The enemies forces would pay for this with their blood. He had just finished cleaning the first days dust from his boots.

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My Lord we have a messenger from general Zander. Also scout leader R'Hakmar has sent a report.

"What does the general have to say?"

He is calling for knowledge of our troops and our current battle plan. He also wants to know what you plan in the near future to improve your ability to make war.

"He should know better than that. It is to easy for an enemy to capture a messenger. Send this as my reply. General Zander I regret that I can not give you the full details that you have requested. The risk that such information might fall into the enemies hands is to great. This I can tell you my troops are even now marching upon the knave Hwatta and we shall grind him under our heels. When we meet at the gathering I shall give you all of the information you desire.

Have the message prepared at once and send the messenger on his way. Then come back and give me R'Hakmars report."

Yes sir, it will be as you say.

Capt. Mikalus stared up at the vultures as they circled overhead. What could have brought him to this? How could this have happened to him? He answered himself in almost the same instant. It was his overconfidence. How could he have been so bold as to lead his Scout troop into battle without proper support. General Hagar's troops fought bravely enough but, in the end, there were not enough to properly support his Scout unit. He swore he would never make that mistake again--- then he breathed his last breath just as a vulture plucked out and swallowed his eye. He did not feel any pain..

Greetings

I get message from above that our troops maybe getting drunk This must not happen!!!! DO NOT FALL to the side and lead our troops into the night without having thy swords sharped ~Queen Harley orders in the stable hands to sharpen the swords~

You must bring me a deed to a Warlords castle, those are your orders

If you fail me you may have to change your colors to pink

Carry on men, be brave and strong!

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Two days earlier

My lord I have just learned there have been some problems with your new barracks, and it will not be completed on schedule.

"WHAT, that barracks was supposed to be finished today. We need to increase our recruitment, and need a place for the recruits to sleep. I have Hankyspanky sowing descent within the populace, lord Lonestorm says he has met with serious opposition from Hwatta and is falling back to regroup, and general Zander has asked me to send some of my forces his way. All of this requires me to recruit more troops. So why isn't my barracks ready?"

I am not sure my lord, the chief engineer Hasad started talking about the building materials and other things that I have no understanding of.

"That project is already over its budget, bring me the chief engineer, I would here from him why he has failed to do as he promised."
Yes my lord!

later

"Hasad I would like to know why the barracks hasn't been completed as you said it would be?"
Lord Khan, one of the younger members developed a technique that more than doubled the structural integrity of a building. I felt this was to valuable not to incorporate into a building designed to house troops. Should an enemy get close, you will find that it is far more capable of standing up to attack than the original design. The new design required more materials and took a little longer to get the basic structure finished. However I think you will be pleased with the out come. We will be finished in two days.

"Two days? my clan is at war I have forces marching. They are expecting reinforcements to be following them. This delay could well put the enemy at this castle testing your building theories. Now how long is it going to take you to finish the barracks?"

(hehmm, gulp, lots of fidgeting) My lord the men and I will work through the night we will have the barracks ready for you by tomorrow. We will not fail you!

"You had best hope that you don't or your men will need a new leader! (glares at Hasad) Now go and get that barracks finished."

Yes lord Khan! (exits the main hall, then runs for the building project)
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yesterday

field reports

My Khan

Your scouting forces have been successful in finding the last of the bandits and renegades. Though we have sustained some losses they were less than we feared. We were also able to secure a gem pond and you should start receiving those resources shortly. I sent a messenger to find the main force and notify them about our delay, and inform them of what I have discovered, incase they had marched before you got my last report. We should be linking up with the main force within two days.

Your loyal servant
Scout Leader R'Hakmar

Lord Kahn

We have reached the rendevious area but the scouting forces were not there. We spotted forces of Hankyspanky, but set ourselves up defensively as your orders were to avoid combat with Hankyspanky if possible. A messenger of Kingmen3 was able to get past Hankyspanky's forces. He informed me that Kingmen3 is at Hanky's castle and the forces there are light. But that his lord did not know of the forces we allowed to head home. A messenger from the scouts has also arrived telling us of their delay, and what hanky has been doing in our territory. I have sent the scouts messenger back giving him orders for the scouts to meet us at Hanky's castle instead of here. I am sending this message along with Kingmen3's messenger allowing you to know that I have altered your orders. We are marching on Hanky's castle to join forces with Kingmen3 and put and end to such a lowly being. Please inform any reinfrorcements of where they will find us.

Your servant
Field general Katan.

today

field report

Lord Kahn

We have spotted several of Hanky's comm units, one unit was a little impatient and rushed ahead to attack. Then spotted a unit of Hanky's archers and one of his spearmen as well. Hanky's castle is well fortified, the walls are made of stone and will prove a challenge to breach. I have faith in the troops though, we shall go over, through, or under those walls. The war will begin in ernest by the end of the day.
If you have some spare people this land is ripe with resources that can enhance the war effort. Sending someone to gather them would be a good idea. If we were not fighting with hankyspanky I would send some of my troops to do it, but they are needed for the battle.

Your servant
Field General Katan
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"Franklyn, have you seen these reports?"

No my lord.

"Hear read them then and tell me what you think."

My lord the scout leader and the field general have both knowingly disobeyed your orders. If it were up to me I would have them both arrested and put to death.

"That shows why you are not in command of my armies. The men I promote understand that I don't want an idiot leading my forces, but a person who will take into account the information I don't have and the threat to the troops. Contrary to popular belief I would like as many as possible to come back alive. Someday you may earn a command position, but it won't be until after you learn that I want men I can depend on, not men who will tell me what they think I want to hear. That won't change no matter how much your sister nags me to give you a command. You are a good warrior, but you are not ready for a command yet."

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as i'm standing on the highest point of my castle i see a messenger coming.

m'lord we are at war with forces of kingmen3 we killed many of his troops but we where not able to kill them all at once, we will try to kill the rest on Kingmen's army in the next battle but his army is still big.
-Cpt. Williams Leader of the 1st Scouts army

2 hours later another messenger arrives

M'lord Ghengis Khan came to attack us and he is outnumbering us.
My brave man are trying to hold them up till reinforcemants arrive but it will be very hard to do that.
Lt. Gavolt Leader of the 3th Spearman Army



Great Capt Williams Leader of the 1st Scout Army,
I,Sir Hankyspanky wish you good luck against the forces of Kingmen i'm sorry but you have to win against him with you're army cause we are also getting attacked by the forces of Ghengis Khan and we are outnumbered by them.
I have trust in you my Great warrior you proved before you can rip whole army's even when you are outnumbered.
- Sir Hankyspanky

My Brave Lt Gavolt Leader of the 3th Spearman Army,
Reinforcements are on there way to you, they will soon join you in war.
if they are there Major. Grand will take over the lead of the whole army.
I trust you but since you are new and you don't have any experience in battle i will put Major. Grand in charge.
Give me a report soon
- Sir Hankyspanky

field report

Lord Khan

We were not surprised to see Hanky's troops run from us, what surprised us was that they did not run for their castle. We discovered the reason why as your scouting forces can be seen on the horizon. One of your scout units took heavy losses from the spearman charge and their archer support. It may not survive the battle. My men are even now preparing to charge they await my command, I have prepared this report in case something should go wrong. If our forces are defeated the messenger has orders not to wait but to get this to you along with news of what happened. If we win the day I will add more to this report later.

Your servant
Field General Katan
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Elsewhere

coo coo coo

YOU THERE STOP!(flap, flap, flap) Oh corporal Franklyn it is you. What are you doing with these pigions up here? What is in your hand?

This it is nothing I was just walking around and happened to spot these birds and came to investigate.

I will need to see that peace of paper you have in your hand corporal Franklyn!

This is a personal message for lord Khan and I have orders to allow no one else to see it.

Very well you may carry it, but we will be escorting you to the lord. You see we have orders to take anyone who goes near those pigions to lord Khan for questioning. (nods to to of the gaurds to take his arms)

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING? Unhand me this instant I am the brother to the lord Kahn's wife, do you think you'll get away with this.

We have our orders corporal Franklyn, we were put here because the lord has complete faith that we are loyal to him. If you are not guilty of anything then I shall be the first to apologize. Oh you seem to have dropped the message to the lord, well you said it was private so I won't open it but I'll make sure he gets it. (at this Franklyn pales)

My lord sgt Ramirez is here and wishes an audience. For some reason he has your brother-in-law under arrest.

"I was affraid of this, tell sgt Ramirez to come in and dismiss the supplicants, this is not for them to see or here."

Yes my lord.

"Sgt Ramirez what have you to report?"

My lord we staked out that coup of hidden pigions as you instructed. We observed corporal Franklyn remove a pigion and prepare to put something on its leg. That is when we stopped him. He was startled and the bird flew off but not with the message. When we questioned him he said the message was for your eyes only. After informing him that we would be escorting him to you he accidently dropped the message so I picked it up. But I did not open it, my men and even corporal Franklyn can attest to that.

My lord the sgt is lying it was he and his men that were at the pigions when I came upon them. They arrested me to allay any suspicions you might have of them.

"Sgt Ramirez where is this letter?"

Right here milord.

'Lord Hankyspanky the fools troops have disobeyed his orders, and are going to attack you. I have just found out, so this warning may not get to you before his forces do.'

Lord Khan is their anything in the letter that says I am the person who wrote it. I don't think so, as I said it was one of these men who wrote the letter and are trying to place blame on me.

"You are correct Franklyn, there is no name of who wrote the letter. I selected the men who watched the pigions for one reason though, none of them know how to read or write. Then there is the fact that when you were in the field you sent your sister tails of your heroism and comand capabilities..."

My lord what do letters I sent my sister have to do with this?

"They would have nothing to do with it, if the hand writing on those letters did not match the hand writing on this. You see your sister honestly believes in you, and in her attempts to get me to promote you, she showed me your letters. I have my field commanders though, and they gave me a different view. The penalty for treason is death (at this Franklyn becomes ghost white), but that would break your sisters heart for I know she loves you deeply. Your actions will hurt her badly enough, this will be your punishment. You shall write a letter to your sister, honestly telling her of your treason, and of my kindness in only banishing, you instead of having you drawn and quartered as is the normal punishment. You will write this letter in the prescence of the gaurds and the seneschall will review it. If your letter fails to be honest and tell your sister of my great act of kindness, you will still be drawn and quartered. Provided the letter is satifactory the guards will then escort you to the stables and you will be given a horse of their choice, if you are found within my borders at the end of a week your life is forfiet. Take him away I do not ever want to see him again."

He finished the letter my lord, and has been sent on his way messengers have been sent out to all of the forces so they will be aware of his treachery. We did this before he left, so they should arrive ahead of him to any of our forces and prevent him from causing any harm.

"Thank You, I forgot about that. His sister is going to be shattered when she learns of this. She truly idolized him, and he had so much potential to."

She will be home in a few days lord and the gaurds are escorting him in the opposite direction so he can't try to cause harm, by going to her. In three days they will leave him with the horse you gave him.

"Which horse was that?"

Buttercup sir, she is performing one last deed by carrying that traitor away from our lands. Although she might not have him out of our borders by the end of the week.

"I did not think buttercup was even alive any more, she must be well over 30."

34 to be exact lord, but her deeds were so well known none of us wanted to put her down. Now she has one last deed to add to her legend.

"It is done then, put the letter in my wifes chamber, I need some time to think."

My lord I hesitate to ask this but is it possible that your wife knew about this.

(anger briefly passes across Ghengis Khans face)

"You are right, there is the possibility that she knew. But she was the one who discovered the pigions, and showed them to me. My wife may be naive, but she is not stupid. She would not have showed me these pigions if she were involved in her brothers treason. I will not order you to ignore the possibilty, but I do not want to hear of it again unless you have actual proof. Is that understood!"

Yes my lord it is quite clear. I shall make sure the guards that captured Franklyn understand this too.

"Very well, I wish to be alone now."

Alright my lord, I am but a call away if you need anything.

as i'm sitting in my chair a messenger of Cpt. Williams arrives:

M'lord Kingmens troops are almost taken out it will take a few hours to take out the remaining troops, but thats no problem.
What about the battle with Ghengis Khan you need some extra troops?
when my battle is over i will come to the castle to wait for your orders!
-Cpt. Williams


Brave Capt. Williams i'm glad you won the 1st battle against kingmen but i'm sure this isn't our only battle with him.
You don't have to worry about the battle with Ghengis just take care of Kingmens troops first, i send Major Grand to Ghengis and Lt Gavolt is there already when you finished off the remaining troops of kingmen send some of you're troops to Ghengis but let some of you're troops scout cause kingmen may not suprise us again.

while i was scribing my letter General Hutchkins came in:

M'lord my troops are almost ready to go they are in the barracks now waiting for you're orders

'Hutchkins let your troops train for a while we need them later when Ghengis is approaching he won't know anything about you're troops waiting to kill him off'

but M'lord my troops are rearing to go in battle and are totally ready for it

'I know hutchkins but i'll need you're troops later let Major Grand fight with his troops against Ghengis and when it's neccassery i will send you as well! is that clear?'

yes sir it's clear Good Luck in Battle my old Friend

'Good luck General'

Lord Rockhammer, I have engaged the enemy at Lord Hagar's castle and the foe is vanquished. His forces are in full flight. We are regrouping and await you orders on how to proceed. General Hagar's forces are doing the same. My unit will gladly escort his Ballistas if it is your order. I would personally make sure that it arrived at it's destination and would inflict the most harm on the enemy. I await your reply..

Your's to command,
General Tybalt
Grand Marshall of Falchioners
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General Tybalt,
Well done my friend. You have earned my gratitude this day. I will repay your bravery when this war is over. Reinforcements are on there way to your location and will arrive in 2 or 3 days. I will advise you after I receive word from Lord Hagar on how to proceed in regards to the Ballistas. Give my regards to Lord Hagar and tell him that my sister's hand in marriage is his upon conclusion of this war.
Your brother in battle,
Lord Rockhammer

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I havent had time to make good post so ill start at the beginging.

(Messenger) My Lord Lonestorm!
(Lonestorm) Yes what is it. Speak up.

We have recoverd some of the belongings of the troops that didnt make it back from the waste lands. ...

Ah let me see. Hmm (Picks up a bloodstained letter)

To my dearest wife Sammantha
Its been 3 days of hard marching. We finaly reached the wasteland border. Our captain says we will cross over at dawn. Its night now. Most of the men are a sleep. They boast of how they will crush the men of Hwatta, and bet on who will kill the most. I look around at the campfires, flickering in the darkness. All I can think about is you and our sons. Im just a farmer. why did I join the military, but my biggest fear is of letting my king and god down. Dont worry my sweet for someday in the near future i will return to you, and our lands will be safe again. It will be a grand place for us to raise Danniel and Brit. But for now i must bring this note to a close for day break will be here soon, and i must rest.
Until the next time our breaths embrace your husband Prv.Rooker

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King?....King...Kin What!!!

Nothing my lord you just looked a bit flushed.

(Lonestorm) This man. He is dead correct.

Yes lord Lonestorm he was in the swordsmans unit that didnt make it back.

I see well bring me more of these lestters. And as for Private Rookers family bring them here if they wish it give them a room and see to it they are well cared for. .........

feild report

Lord Khan!

I have good news to report. We were able to deal with almost all of Hanky's forces we spied outside his scastle. Some of his comms fled in General Zanders direction, we felt it better to prusue more dangerous foes. We destroyed a group of spearmen, archers, and comms that was attacking our scouting units, then proceeded to march on the castle. Hanky had three militia units gaurding the gate.

Even though they weren't at combat strength the First scout regulars lead the charge, they refused to be held back, and were followed by the second scout regulars as well as the militia, pikemen, squires, spearmen, and archers.

Two of the militia units were utterly destroyed, while the third was driven back inside the castle and our troops entered before the gate could be closed. Unfortunately the first scout regulars ceased to exit as they drove into the enemies castle. Scout leader R'Hakmar though injured, had already taken command of the second scout regulars for the battle. You should hear, all of the troops are shouting his name, even the squires and militia who have a great dislike for cavalry. Never have they seen entry into a castle so easy before.

The loss of the first scout regulars saddens me. However I already have a bard creating a song of their deeds, so they will not be forgotten.

I look forward to sending you news of our victory here shortly. Then we shall be marching upon Hwatta.

Your servant
Field General Katan
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Message to Field General Katan

"General Katan

It saddens me to hear of the loss of so many fine men. I expect to hear that bards song soon.

I have complete faith in your abilities, but don't ignore R'Hakmars suggestions. He has earned his postion, he has a quick wit and a keen mind for tactics. I am actually surprised that a unit of scouts was destroyed, R'Hakmars tactics usually include keeping men alive, not sending them to their death. Between the two of you we should be able to achieve victory with minmal losses.

Do not rush to defeat Hanky at the cost of your men. There are some reinforcements on the way, but they may be the last that you will be recieving for a while. General Zander has informed me that the fighting on his front has intensified. He is now facing Savetuba, Rockhammer, and some of Hwatta's forces. He may be needing me to send forces to his aid. Should that occur I will be taking the field myself. I have too few men capable of leading others, the rest that covet such a position are nothing but syncophants, and would get any forces they lead slaughtered in a heart beat. With you and R'Hakmar already inbattled I shall have to lead any other attack force.

Take care of R'Hakmar, and teach him, for he has the potential to be a great general, and I need more men such as you.

Ghengis Khan"

General Hutchkins Reporting SIR!

'ah General, nice to see you as you will know we are being attacked by Ghengis Kahn.'

Yes M'lord I know that indeed

'I need some of your troops in battle cause the battle is more though then we thought before.'

No problem M'lord my man are ready to go any time you want.

'Ok General send you 1st army of squires and 2 of your army's spearman in to battle!'

yes sir i will Tell them immediately

Sir there is a messenger Cpt. Williams

M'lord we have good news from our battle with kingmen.
Although Lonestrom joined kingmen in battle most of there troops died in battle.
We also lost many troops but we have still a huge army from which some can leave to the battle with Ghengis.

Brave Capt. Williams.

i'm very glad with these news cause our battle with Ghengis Khan is very though and we have many loses on our side.
i send a few of General Hutchkins troops in battle and with reinforcements of our allies coming soon we should be able te held them off.
But with a few of you're troops with there battle experience we would be very glad if you can send us about 100 troops and Sergeant Kaleb with them we will be able to hold out for at least 4 days
-Signed Lord Hanky

Lord Rockhammer to Prince Sledge: " Son, I know you will not let me down in the upcoming battle. You come from a long line of warriors dating back to the time of the Founding. Fear not for Odin will protect you. I have given you command of the 3rd and 4th Falchioner's. They are mustered on our border and await your arrival. Good Luck and may the sword I gave you prove useful."

Prince Sledge to Lord Rockhammer: " Father, I am moving to take command of the troops you have given me. These combined with what I already have at my command will make a respectable force. I will be unable to send you another letter as my orders call for absolute secrecy and I would not want a messenger to be intercepted. I hope to make you proud and I will dullen the blade of the gift sword on the bones of our enemies. I remain your humble servant and son."

Lord Rockhammer, have successfully attacked Kyrion's castle. Will have the wall breached in 2 days. Lord Hwatta's forces and mine have contol of the South. Lord Hagar's forces are moving in from the West. Zander's forces that are visible are few and of low quality. Will dispatch a new report when there is more to say.

General Tybalt
Grand Master of Falchioners

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Lord Rockhammer, I have engaged and destroyed the last remnants of Zander's Comms. He has considerable forces present but wuth the reinforcements coming I know this battle will be over quickly. If I should perish in the upcoming battle see to it that my son finishes his studies and graduates from the Falchioner Academy. I want him to do beter than his father. Yours to command.
Capt. Stilicho
Scout commander

"M'lord, a dispatch from the captain of the eastern scout armies", shouted the messenger as he dismounted.

General Eldor took the rolled up note from the lad and scanned it quickly. "M'lord, very good news! Our scouts did arrive at the castle of Hankyspanky in time to make a glorious cavalry charge against the offensive forces of Ghengis Khan. The battle rages, but our forces may yet turn the tide." The general smiled his trademark semi-toothless grin, "Even better...the commandeers of Lord Lonestorm were caught in the open by our following forces...they were undefended and none survived."

Lord Hwatta smiled back easily. "The wizard was right again! We shall have to increase his reward. And, what of the other issue, Eldor?"

"We should receive word any moment now, M'lord...any moment."

"We have word M'lord. Castle Kyrion has fallen!" General Eldor was highly enthused for a man of his age and breeding. The general continued, "The castle was but lightly defended by some spearman trainees and the caretaker commandeers. This development was due to the hard fighting of Lords ROCKHAMMER and Hagar who defeated Lord Kyrion's seasoned troops on the field of battle. Our forces swept in through the east gate and took control with little resistance. The new recruits quickly decided to join our forces and they should be completing their training shortly."

"Excellent, Eldor, excellent!", Lord Hwatta replied. The cold ice realm winds didn't have quite so much of a bite as he mounted his horse and turned to the east.

The adjutant presented the document to Lord Hwatta. "The days battle report, M'lord."

Turn 15 Saturday, September 25, 2004
There were 225 troops slain in battle today.


The following major battles rage on...


Hwatta vs Kyrion
Ghengis Khan vs Hankyspanky
Zander vs savetuba
Hankyspanky vs Ghengis Khan
Zander vs ROCKHAMMER
Hwatta vs Ghengis Khan
Ghengis Khan vs Hwatta
savetuba vs Zander
Hwatta vs Lonestorm
Hwatta vs kingmen3
Kyrion's Castle has been taken over by Hwatta.

"Our forces have been incredibly active across the length and breadth of the lands. They meet with much success!"

Lord Hwatta nodded. "Yes, it is unfortunate that we did not find a way to attack Lord Zander in force or we could have had a complete set. Hmmmm...only Ghengis managed to damage our troops sufficiently to be mentioned in todays reporting?"

"Yes, M'lord. His forces attacked our relief forces at Lord Hanky's castle en masse. We still await news of the outcome."