The Ball of Shieldhaven

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Prince, Darien Avan, Accompanied by Invisible Hedrin Goals: You are destined to be the future Emperor of Anuire as is your blood right. You would like to get anyone, and everyone who can to accept you as their liege lord. You would be wise to talk to both Duchess Laela Flaertes of Tuornen, and Duke Carilon Alam of Alamie. This nation recently split in two, but both sides hate each other. You could offer to support their claim to the duchy in exchange for them pledging fealty to you as emperor. You should support whomever makes the better offer. Both Diemed and Medoere are in a similar situation. Baron Heirl Diem, and Archpriestess Suris Enlien hate each other, and their domain recently split in two. Divide and conquer. Make sure you're on the winning side, and doubly make sure the winner has pledge fealty to you. Fear Archduke Aeric Boeruine. He is your greatest rival, and his plans should be ruined. The Gorgon is a threat to your up and coming empire, but use that to your advantage. Let your enemies waste their fighting power on him whilst you amass more land and allies. Actions: -Agreed with Suris Enlien to take in her fealty and to supply powerful clerics/mages and provide naval support against pirates in exchange for protection from the Baron, Heirl Diem. She is free to continue sending clerics to minor temples and if the people accept her religion they will do so. He will not raise a finger unless they attack her.       Dariens ring was kissed by Suris as an act of fealty.  -Avanil will support Alamie in his war in Tuornen. Once Alamie and Tuornen are reunited that I Duke, Carilon Alam will swear serve Prince Darien of Avanil as my ruler. Then we both will secure our borders againt Rhoebhe and Boerunie. Taelan Alam will marry Aubrae of Avanil with The support of Avanil in Tuornen.     Agreement Signed and Documented Between the two and copies made.      Not Directly attacking Tuornen but harassing his border to pull their troops to Anvil border while Alamie attacks to the north while their            troops are busy with us.          Marriage between the two families would be Taelan Alam to come to the Avanil and meet the Princes daughters and see if either fancy          the man if not Aubrae would be asked to marry.  -Baron Heirl "Agreed" to stay his hand against Medoere for now while Avanil heads north. Do not trust him greatly so troops will be left behind to make sure he does not get assailed by two fronts or his new ally gets overwhelmed by the baron and his allies.  -Gave contact information for someone in Mieres to Konig, Alaric Rohr to deal with the silver tongued man controlling his nephew Oden Rohr and destabilizing the lands. In exchange any sea trade Rohrmarch sends out will be in Avanil's favor if the culling of this silver tongue is successful. Edit to how I was playing this:     Was playing the prince to secure his borders and have allies that he could rely on. When coming down to making allies he is choosing ones that will be more likely to remain an ally. Most of all not put his own resources at risk to do so. Taking a help without helping approach but if things go sour have the ability to crush the problem swiftly.     Diemed v. Medoere: The prince sees Suris Enlien as a simple woman in the fact that she wishes to carve out a home and be free while Heirl Diem as a trickster looking for power at any opportunity and having such a man at his border. Given the excuse of Diemed attacking his new ally will have Medoere, Mieres, Brosengae, and Avanil proper collapse on this power hungry man and keep favor with the rest of the land.      Alamie v. Tuornen: A troublesome fight next to his border and one not to be taken lightly, unlike the other two lands these pose a major threat to Avanil proper. The prince think it foolish to march his army so far north when there are many enemies at his border and ready to collapse on his distant army at a moments notice, so in turn has signed an agreement with Alamie to help take over Tournen. The prince will march his armies to the border of Tournen and ask some aid of Taeghas in this endeavor and pull some Tournens forces close to Avanil border while Alamie then collapses on the remaining armies poised to its north letting them do most of the dirty work. Avanil forces will engage just enough in skirmishes to keep Tuornen worried about their south while Alamie makes its way through the north collapsing on the remnants of their forces in a pincer maneuver.      The reason for not going into the territory proper for Avanil's forces is due to manslayer on their border and the Possibility of Boeruine coming to Tuornen's aid. Also the leader of Alamie was very adamant about Avanil leading attack and Alamie forces being integrated with Avanils while also not swearing fealty for the great aid that has been offered this has put Prince Darien on edge about this new ally.  (This point on is with the OOC knowledge, and what the prince would do once he knows of the betrayal of Alamie with the puzzle pieces he has been given.) Once the prince gets wind of Alamie working with Boeruine (The Marrying of Avanil and Alamies children and instead a marriage between Boeruine and Alamie or any other identifiers) if any Tuornen forces or leaders remain in the province the Prince would apologize for his inability to make allegiance with a respectable leader and offer full support of supplies from Avanil in the repelling of invaders as well as a peace treaty. Using the signed document to show the cowardice and backstabbing plotting nature of Alamie and Boeruine the prince will ask for aid from Mhoried and/or Ghoere to collapse on Alamie to punish their cowardice and betrayal. The two will be free to carve up Alamie lands while they are focusing most of their troops in Tuornen. Any land gained by these two nations are free for them to keep and is first come first serve. 

Archduke Aeric Boeruine  My destiny is to unite the lands of Anuire and I leave this meeting having strengthened my cause.  First I struck an accord with Duke Carilon Alam to marry his daughter (and heir) Soraene Alam to my son (and heir) Derwyn Boeruine uniting our family lines. We plan to move together against Tuornen (which rightfully belongs under the rule of Carilon) but first allowing Avanil to move their forces north against them and falling upon them when their supply lines are stretched far from the City of Anuire. The Duke has worked hard to ensure Avanil is motivated to move north in support of Alamie to end the civil war between them and Tuornen.  Next I spoke with the leader of Diemed (another province fractured under the impotent leadership of Prince Darien Avan) who agreed to marry his son Aldéric to my daughter Fhiele and promised to aid Alamaie and Boeruine in the battle to against Avanil both by land and sea. In exchange both Alamie and I will offer support in his battle with Medoere.  Once these two alliances had been secured by marriage I spoke to our host Mhor Daeric to offer assurance I would rally what forces I could once the civil wars in the South-West were settled to aid in his fight against the Gorgon and his goblin minions in Markazor. The Mhor himself has no prerogative in the civil war to his west and did not seem inclined to interfere.  Finally I spoke the my most interesting neighbor the Manslayer - initially we made little headway in our negotiations as we lacked a shared goal. However his interest is in protecting the Sielwode to the North East open an avenue for negotiation. In exchange for moving against Tuornen and Avanil via Monsedge he agree to protect my southern border with Taeghas (a known lapdog of the indolent Prince) in exchange for the realm of "Wilder's Gorge" for his own devices.    Of course the night could not be complete without a few chances to remind the Prince of his failings in allowing not one but two of his neighboring realms to be fractured with internal conflict.  All in all a most satisfying night - and suitable marriage contracts for both my son and daughter that will strengthen my family's claim to the throne of the Empire of Anuire. 

Session 125 (Special): A Night to Remember!  Played on the 1st of March 2020!  Present:    Darvius Alandre; Sidhelien Monk, lvl 7 (Darvius)   Cordelia Woodwytch; Cellwair, Warlock, lvl 6 (Serephen)   Cedrych Brightbough; Sidhelien, Rogue, lvl 5 (Adam B)  Fenris Nathair; Druid/Barbarian, lvl 5 (Hats4Cats)   Hedrin Toadslayer; Dwerren Sorcerer, lvl 5 (SlothSlow)   Phage; Vos Cleric, lvl 4 (Kristen B)  Vincent Heron; Anuirean Fighter, lvl 4 (Simon D)   Thugnuck Ironwall; Dwerren Fighter, lvl 3 (Leon K)  Zook; Sidhewair Barbarian, lvl 3 (uh)   Raven Tonks Rowan; Hannner Sihne Warlock, lvl 2 (Hazelchan84)  Jessna; Hanner Sidhe Paladin, lvl 1 (Jennifer S)   Kazimir Zima; Vos Warlock, lvl 1 (Physh)   Nazir Al'Rahka; Khinasi Ranger, lvl 1 (Clemens)   Rulers:   Fürst, Oden Rohr (Adam B)   König, Alarcic Rohr (Clemens)   Prince, Fhileraene Llyrandor (Darvius)   Rhuobhe Manslayer (Hats4Cats)  Grand Mistress, Llaeddra Siannodenel (Hazelchan84)   Earl, Assan ibn Daouta (Hazelchan84)  Baroness, Eluvie Cariele (Jennifer S)   Lady, Belinda Ehrsdottal (Kristen B)   Duke, Carilon Alam (Kristen B)   Overthane, Grimm Graybeard (Leon K)  Baron, Heirl Diem (Physh)   Archpriestess, Suris Enlien (Serephen)   Archduke, Aeric Boeruine (Simon D)   Prince, Darien Avan (SlothSlow)   Stonelord, Tjorgrim Stonesoul (SlothSlow)  Queen, Liliene Swordwraith (uh)  The Grand Mistress  Goals:  You absolutely despise humans and would prefer to see them all dead.  With that said your domain is being pressure hard from The White Witch, and The Gorgon. The humans are talking about allying themselves against The Gorgon.  You might be willing to make some concessions on allowing humans into your territory, but ONLY if the humans press The Gorgon hard.  You must protect your realm at all cost. That comes first, and foremost.  Rhuobhe Manslayer:  We discussed keeping the humans off Sidhelien land and the prospect of the return of the Hunt.  Uniting the Sidhelien front and even out the #’s of humans, to eventually take back the land of our ancestors.  Queen, Isaelie Galanohel:  We discuss the safety of the Sidhelien lands in the coming war, She suggests that we talk to the Mhor.   Mhor, Daeric Mhoried:  Despite the disgust on her face when the Mhor kisses her hand, they come up with a trade agreement where the Mhor can send traders to the docks in order to aid in the war against the Gorgon, as long as the Humans limit their movement to only the docks.  Prince, Fhileraene Llyrandor:  Talked with the Prince about the Gorgon, He said we should draw the Gorgon to the humans, by convincing the humans to fight first. He also agreed to send trade ministers to help with the Mhor’s traders.  Rhuobhe Manslayer & Prince, Fhileraene Llyrandor:  Remember the ghaelie sidhe (the hunt of the elves aka: killing humans)  Take back our lands!  Lady, Belinda Ehrsdottal:   Comes up to the Grand Mistress seeking assistance in aquiring border magic/knowledge. Will send teacher mages in exchange for magic ingredients.  Earl, Assan ibn Daouta  Goals:  Arrange to have his daughter Malika bint Douta returned to him. She was captured by Baron, Gavin Tael during one of Ghoere's wars of expansion. She's currently his prisoner.  Beseech the Queen, Isaelie Galanohel to help him in saving his wife Rashida. She is currently sick and is getting weaker by the day. His clerics cannot heal her.  You are willing to help with Markazor, but you would need assurance that Ghoere wouldn't immediately expand into your land.  Queen, Isaelie Galanohel:  Beseeched the Queen to heal Wife with Sidhelien magic. In return, lend Archers to for fight with the Chimera.  Baron, Gavin Tael:   A deal was made for safe return of daughter Malika bint Douta in exchange for a marriage proposal between the Baron Gavin Tael and our third Jasmine (1495) the dancer. We will be meeting in Sendouras to arrange marrige.  Queen, Liliene Swordwraith:  Arranged marriage between the Queens Son, Cale, and the Earls second Daughter, Karida (1490), in an alliance against Jaison Raenich the Bastard of Osoerde.  Baron, Gavin Tael:   Will provide help with Markazon, aiding with keeping them at bay, will also aid / attack Osoende (Jaison Raenich the Bastard of Osoerdedoes not deserve his position), when the time comes, with Moergan as our new province. 

Session 125 (Special): A Night to Remember! Baron Heirl Diem (Accompanied by Kazimir Zima) Years ago Medoere broke off from Diemed. You would seek to ruin any plans that the Archpriestess Suris Enlien might have. This means making sure she does not ally herself with Avanil especially. You would like ally yourself with the Baroness of Roesone, Marlae Roesone. She could help you finally bring an end to Medoere, and restore your barony to its former glory. Prince Darien Avan:   Spoke with the Prince while Suris was present.  Attempted to discuss ways to reunify the Barony peacefully.  The Prince made vague mentions of helping residents of Medoere resettle someplace they could call their own if I assisted with his battle against Archduke Boeruine, but Suris did not seem include.  Konig Alaric & Lady Belinda Ehrsdotta:   The Konig and I bonded over our similar circumstances and wanting to reunify our lands.  We reached an accord that I would lend my navy to his efforts, sending them to strike Oden and take his nephew's capital.  In return, he would lend his support - and military might if necessary - to the reunification of my Barony. Prince Darien Avan and Duke Carilon Alam:  Discussed an alliance to take Tuornen by force to reunite it with Alamie, in return for Alamie helping secure Avanil's northern border.  The Prince and Duke reached an accord, but left me out of the deal.  Prince Darien asked me to stay my hand against Medoere with another vague assurance that he would help me after helping his armies recovered from helping Alamie. Archduke Aeric Boeruine:  Met with me privately to discuss his desire to defeat Avanil.  He offered both his support and military might towards reunification of my Barony, as well as the hand of his daughter - Fhiele - to my son Alderic, in exchange for military support in defeating Avanil.  Being as the Prince refused to make a commitment, I accepted the Archduke's offer. Queen Liliene Swordwraith:  Her Royal Highness met with me briefly to discuss the situation in Diemed and Medoere.  I assured her that my first course of action was diplomacy, but that I would take it by sword if necessary.  We also discussed the tyrant to her north, Osoedre.  No agreements or pacts were made. Rhuobhe Manslayer:   This tactless jackal engaged in antagonistic banter, trying to use our mere presence together as a tool in his plans.  Nothing was traded during this conversation other than insults.  Archduke Aeric Boeruine & Duke Carilon Alam:  With the Archduke securing an alliance with the Duke, they brought me in to their plan.  With Prince Darien lending his troops to the North against Tuornen, as his forces deplete, we would time a strike from Boeruine from the west, while I attack from the East.  Alamie would assist from the north as they cleared out Tuornen.  Afterwards, Boeruine and Alamie would lend their support - and military might if required - to reunite my Barony.  Upon the successful return of Medoere to Diemed, I would swear fealty to the Archduke.  I trust the Archduke, but I am not sure if the Duke will follow up on his promise once he secures what he wants. Baroness Marlae Roesone:  Met briefly to discuss Medoere.  She stated that she had no interest in getting involved and preferred to remain distant, dealing with her own issues.  I mentioned to her that it was said that Osoerde, the tyrant to her northeast, was looking to expand its borders.  No pacts were reached, only an understanding of neutrality from Roesone.

Session 125 (Special): A Night to Remember! Rhuobhe Manslayer  Bodyguard: Fenris Nathair  Goals: Those damned humans need to be killed at all cost! You come to this meeting only because there are sidhelien there! Try to convince Queen Isaelie Galanohel of the Sielewode, Grand Mistress, Llaeddra Siannodenel of the Lluabraight, and Prince Fhileraene Llyrandor of Tuarhievel to join you in the ghaelie sidhe (the hunt of the elves aka: killing humans). Beyond this work to make sure the humans fight amongst themselves as much as possible. Make them weak for both yourself, and The Gorgon to kill. Talks Queen Isaelie Galanohel of the Sielewode: Remindered her of the truth about “human nature”. They are invaders and care for nothing but there own progression and advancement, nothing for the land. Remember Innershire, that after countless generations they are still the safe opportunist conquerors they have always been. Also remember her that we as a people are getting outnumbered and it is only a matter of time until we are too few and the humans are too many for us to be able to stop them. We may only get one chance to correct this imbalance in the years to come. Don’t let it pass by.  Grand Mistress, Llaeddra Siannodenel of the Lluabraight and Prince Fhileraene Llyrandor of Tuarhievel. Both agreed not to ever let a human march on her land and to ignore the Gorgon march South. He is a human so let the humans deal with a beast of their own nature. Both agreed to stay out of the war with the Gorgon.  We all agreed that straight after the human forces have engaged the Gorgon’s in open combat to use the weakening of their numbers to bring back the ghaelie sidhe (the hunt of the elves) under my banner. Using my banner will lessen the burden on the rulers and the political consequences, why making me look stronger to my people. They are able to disavow politically cal if needed by pushing the hunt internally.  This is only to happen once the Humans and Gorgon engage in the field. Hoping the weakening of the human numbers will allow the ghaelie sidhe to balance out the current population’s imbalance problems and use the weakening of human forces to take back ancestral forests.  Boarders:  Boeruine agreed to march through Monsedge to fight Tuornen.  Alamie moving into Tuornen. Avanil will be aiding Alamie in Tournen with forces. Warned Taeghas that Boeruine marches to Avanil through Monsedge mountain pass into Tournen. Avanil agreed to move Taeghas forces to invade if Boeruine is seen in Tuornen and they should take South boarder of Boeruine in relation.  Every army around my borders should be busy with someone else and only weakening there own forces. Messages: "Only sent if infighting is confirmed and would be advantageous to do so." Sent a message to the Gorgon tell him the human realms are completely divided however the Sidhelien, Sielwode and Dwerren all stand united. Sidhelien wish to see the south death, dont waste your time fighting our boarders, Lluabraight and Sielwode. Focus on Elinie via Markazor and you will only find division and civil war on the march to Avanil. End goal is always to have the humans at half strength in battle, enough to weaken the Gorgon in battle. Whichever side wins don't matter as long as he and the Sidhelien can capitalize on the weakened side. If the Gorgon moves to war then hoping removes pressure on the Grand Mistress, Llaeddra Siannodenel of the Lluabraight. Additional Conversations: Spoke with Baruk-Azhik, He agreed not to move his forces to any human army against the Gorgon as the humans will just use his forces as front line cannon fodder. Said that there is a relationship with the Sielwode, The Sidhelien respect the land and you can trust them to move into your land and not take it over. However, if he moves his forces outside his own borders to aid humans Rhuobhe would take this as an act of siding with the humans. Queen Isaelie Galanohel of the Sielewode, Pet Project with the Ruler Belinda Ehrsdottal and personal task against the vampire, with the aid of acorn. Enlisting the Cohort to ensure the creature stays dead. Rhuobhe will do his agreed part out of respect for Isaelie Galanohel but will want to see Belinda fail to prove they are just still human after all and can't ever be trusted. He can show that Belinda is cursed with humanity and when backed against the wall would betray the Sidhelien she would. There is a difference between betraying some and testing their worth by making things more difficult than they should be. If Belinda fails and shows there is no hope for humanity this maybe the final piece he needs to bring Queen Isaelie Galanohel inline with the rest of the Sidhelien on a great ghaelie sidhe. Liliene Swordwraith Looking to move Sidhelien into there forests to the south to help increase their magic level however they would need to give Sidhelien space to do so. The magic would help them defend their borders and people but in return must keep the forces at home to protect their people. Additional A lot of lying that people saying I was working with X and false agreements when there wasn't, just to keep all the human rulers working against each other.

Archpriestess, Suris Enlien Goals: You made your domain by rebelling against Diemed in order to protect your people. You'd like to see that your nations remain separate, and would not be against allying with Prince Darien Avan of Avanil in order to see this happen. Mostly however you just want to make sure that your people remain free, and able to worship. Anyone you might pledge yourself to in future wars would need to make sure that the Celestial Spell had a place in their religious order. Prince Darien Avan: - I attemped to speak with the Prince privately, but Baron Diem obnoxiously inserted himself into the conversation. After exchanging a few scathing remarks back and forth, the Prince was caught up to speed on our situations and stances. - The Prince proposed granting new lands to Medoere's people to settle in after he expands and conquers more Northern areas, but I expressed that uprooting all of our citizens and emigrating hundreds of miles was not an ideal solution. - When the Baron left I found more success. I clarified the simplicity of my wishes: the freedom of my people to live and worship, and the Prince offered to aid us against Diemed as well as allowing the Celestial Spell into his religious order. - In exchange I agreed to support him against the Gorgon, to send ships to aid him against his pirate problems, and to support his claim to the Iron Throne. - I verbally agreed to swear fealty, though no papers were signed to formalise this, nor witnesses to officiate it. - Later in the evening he shared that Diemed had agreed with him to not attack Medoere, though he did not trust this (rightly so, he would not stop so easily), and was keeping troops stationed nearby. - The Prince also offered to have one of his sons married off to me. I thanked him for the offer and said that we would consider his request, after praying on the matter. Baroness Marlae Roseone: - As our next closest neighbour, Roseone was sought out immediately after Avanil. - Hearing that Avanil had promised support against Diemed, the Baroness was eager to join in on crushing Diemed, and was not against helping the Celestial Spell to expand their influence. - The condition for her support was that we would aid them in lessening the tight grip Avanil has on the area, peeling back some of their influence. Of Avanil's vassals, Mieres and Ilien, Mieres has its own problems and would likely be content to go their own way if freed from control. Ilien would be divided between us: we would be allowed to take in the great City of Ilien, with Aenier coming under Roseone's control. - I believed Roseone was being slightly too generous, though she did state that, should anything 'unfortunate' befall Avanil it would be impossible to take the Iron Throne without the support of the church. A church like the Celestial Spell of Ruornil and Haelyn would be well placed to support the claim of someone who had proven a good ally to us. An understanding was reached on this matter. Queen Lilliene Swordwraith: - I was approached by Queen Swordwraith of Aerenwe. As she is located on the other side of Roseone I sought friendly terms with her. - I informed her of our situation and our problems with Diemed. She expressed her concerns that Osoerde to the North may have tyrannical ambitions. I expressed great distaste for such a ruler, and we offered an understanding of mutual support should either power attempt to expand into or retake our lands. No formal agreement was made. - I suggested the Queen talk with Baroness Roseone if she was concerned with attacks from her North. Such a thing would likely trouble Roseone as well. Rhuobhe Manslayer: - A short, tense conversation with the Manslayer in which I expressed that our worship of the God of Magic meant that we would not be opposed to allowing Sidhelien settlers into our lands to tend to the growth of forests. - No formal arrangements, alliances, understandings or even pleasant words were exchanged with this bloodthirsty creature. König Alaric Rohr: - The König of Rohrmarch approached me in a hurry, concerned that I may have been in talks with his nephew. I hadn't, though his worry made me curious to do so. - He inquired about our stance regarding Diemed. He made it quite obvious that Baron Diem had been in talks with him about this. No doubt painting me in a poor light and requesting aid of some sort against us. I clarified our position, but the König seemed fairly disinterested in anything beyond simply "hearing the other side". Fürst Oden Rohr: - I sought out the young ruler as soon as Alaric had left the room, eager to find out why he would be concerned about us talking. The Fürst seemed enraptured by my appearance, and quite prone to my flattery. - He explained his situation, and I shared my similar experiences, fighting for my people from a young age, even against my own family. - Oden expressed that religious freedom was important to him, and agreed to allow the Celestial Spell a place in their worship. As a show of gratitude, I expressed that our church would certainly support his claim to his own throne. The Sacred Voice will personally speak for this. - Hearing that Oden controls the North of his province, while Alaric controls the South, the coast, I offered to have our navy aid by blocking Alaric's ports and strangling his sea trade, once our own security was assured of course. The young Fürst did not have us seal this offer formally, but was very grateful for the offer. - Rohrmarch may not be an immediate neighbour, but if Diemed arranged anything with Alaric it is definitely in our best interests to keep him tied up, or eliminated to keep Diemed from receiving any support. - (Having heard rumors later of someone whispering in Fürst Oden's ear and manipulating him) It may be worthwhile to keep in close contact with the young ruler. Perhaps the person 'guiding his hand' could be me rather than this other person, if I can get closer to him. Helping to root out his uncle would be a good first step... Baron Gavin Tael (Took on the Baron very briefly as Hazelchan84 requested a talk with them, and their original player had already left. If this is unacceptable count this conversation as void) Earl Assan ibn Daouta: - The Earl approached us, offering to block the flow of monsters from Markazor. The condition being that we would not march North and expand into their lands while they did so. We agreed tentatively, but only on the condition that they aid us in expanding in a different direction instead. - We agreed to crush Osoerde, with Elinie requesting only Moergen for themselves, and leaving the rest to us. We took this agreement as reasonable. We can expand to take Elinie at a later date, after they help us conquer Osoerde.

Goals:  Work with your advisor Kurt Warkinde to find allies (you will be playing both characters) Your main goal is simply to defeat your uncle König, Alaric Rohr in the civil war that you are both in. Do what you need to in order to find backing. Perhaps Overthane Grimm Graybeard of Baruk-Azhik might be convinced to join your side. Furst, Oden Rohr Alaric Rohr, the False King Met with Uncle Alaric to give him the opportunity to renounce his claim peacefully and heal the rift in the Rohrmach. He refused, claiming that he could not acknowledge my claim while I counted Kurt Warkinde amongst my advisors. High Priest Warkinde has been a trusted friend during this time of turmoil, and I would not oust him at my Uncle’s whim. He seeks only to weaken me and take the throne himself. Overthane, Grimm Graybeard I spoke with Overthane Graybeard. Under my father’s rule, there had been a long history of peace between the men of the Rohrmarch and the Dwerren of Baruk-Azhik. I told him that such a friendship would continue under my rule. The Overthane admitted to speaking with Uncle Alaric, but agreed to hear me out. He was preoccupied with the Gorgon to the North and the Chimera to the South, who had recently declared war on his kingdom. He informed me that Kiergard is now a vassal state of the Gorgon, and I said that this changed little of my plans to invade them once the issues in the Rohrmarch had been resolved. I pledged my military assistance to the Overthane in a war with the Chimera, after which we could turn our gaze northward to the Gorgon. Queen, Isaelie Galanohel Knowing that the Queen and the Overthane had a strong relationship, I sought audience with her as well. Though our lands don’t share a border, I pledged my aid against the Gorgon’s forces to the north provided I could resolve my issues at home first. After hearing me out, she left to speak with the Overthane. She returned with a plan: she and the Overthane would assist me in crushing my Uncle’s forces. From there, we would march West on the Chimera’s capital. Once the Chimera was destroyed, we would install a ruling council in his lands composed of representatives from each of our societies; sidhelien, dwerren, and men. Queen, Liliene Swordwraith After seeing my Uncle speaking with Queen Swordwraith, I thought it best to meet her and attempt to undo whatever schemes he was plotting. I remember from my history classes that Liliene Swordwraith had, in her youth, been forced to depose her mad uncle from the Throne. Her story, I thought, would make her amicable to my cause. I did my best to ply Queen Swordwraith with earnest flattery, and although we made no formal agreements, she seemed willing to denounce the actions of my Uncle publically. She seemed keen to stay informed on how the situation in Rohrmarch developed, and offered her wisdom and guidance should I require council. Archpriestess, Suris Enlien The Archpriestess sought me out, and I was glad for it. She was beautiful, wise, and young, and I felt immediately drawn to her. She told me of her rise to power, how she had to stand against her own father. I echoed that this story was similar to my own, but that sometimes rulers must do what is right, even if it means turning against their kin. She asked if I would be willing to allow a church to Ruornil to be established in my seat of power, Oden. I eagerly accepted, citing that I believed a man should be able to worship whichever gods he chose. Given her history, the Archpriestess agreed wholeheartedly. She seemed to not trust the inquiry of my Uncle, and suggested she may be able to use her navy to enforce a blockade on Kiedel once her domestic matters were dealt with.

Session 125 Prince, Fhileraene Llyrandor Rhuobhe Manslayer: Agreed to form a coalition of elves to stand against the movings of the Gorgon and work to have him focus on human lands instead of Sidhelien. Agreed, that if the human lands were weak to allow those interested to join the hunt of the elves under Rhuobhe's banner, to further weaken the humans. However, humans would still be permitted limited trade within the Sidhelien towns. Furthermore, we would only hunt them until our ancestral lands where once again ours and secure.  Grand Mistress, Llaeddra Siannodenel: Agreed to send trade ministers to help her set up trade negotiations with other human lands, and to enter into a trade partnership with her. She agreed to join the alliance of elves. Overthane Grimm Greybeard: Agreed to not enter into alliances with humans, and to hold his troops to defend against the Gorgon and support the elves in an alliance.  

König, Alaric Rohr Goals: Your main goal is simply to defeat your newphew Fürst, Oden Rohr in the civil war that you are both in. Do what you need to in order to find backing. Perhaps Overthane Grimm Graybeard of Baruk-Azhik might be convinced to join your side. Backstory: König Alaric I, younger brother of Wilhelm I, has ruled the southern provinces of the Rohrmarch since Wilhelm was killed by The Boar six years ago. Wilhelm's son Oden Rohr rules the northern provinces. Rumor has it that Alaric, a ranger of some renown doesn't want to be king, but fears that Kurt Warkinde secretly holds sway over the young Prince Oden. Some also say Alaric does not want his forest domain to be devastated by the war Warkinde wishes to wage on Kiergard. Playstyle: My nephew is under the influence of an imposter and warmongerer. I have to slay Kurt Warkinde, unite the country and teach my nephew peaceful ways, so that he may one day rule wise and rightously. I have only announced myself king in order to save this country from the worst and intend to step down as soon as I believe that the country will prosper under the new leadership. Then and only then I may return to my true purpose: Fighting the Boar as a ranger... Fürst, Oden Rohr, the Misled  I met with my poor nephew, who showed no intention to renounce his "advisor" the warmongerer Kurt Warkinde. My nephew is a teenager  and too young to understand that he is manipulated. I fear a great burden falls upon me. I have to act swiftly and decisively. Prince, Fhileraene Llyrandor I spoke with the Sidhelien, but he seemed to have little to offer. Maybe it would be a bad decision to have Sidhelien interfer into our domestic affairs. Lady, Belinda Ehrsdotta Lady Belinda made a tempting offer. She would  march through the Coulladaright and help fight Kurt. She demands in return my help in case Massenmarch attacks Treucht. I sign a treaty that in case my country shall be reunited by help of Belinda, I will help against invasions from Massenmarch. Since she will have to march through a great deal of the north, I will have to ensure, she will treat my citizens kindly and I have to make clear to my countrymen that this is not a foreign invasion, but a means to end the civil war once and for all. Baron, Heirl Diem The baron's country seems to have similar problems as mine. He is, like me, a devout believer in Haelyn and his country was split in two by the father-murderer Suris Enlien. His fleet will assist me in conquering Oden, the capital, while Belinda and I will move via land. In return I will help im claiming Medeore back as soon as my country is reunited. I have a feeling the union of us three will be very fruitful also in the long term. Prince, Darien Avan I asked the prince, if he has any access to assassins in order to get rid of Kurt Warkinde. He gave me the contact to Governor Arron Vamuel. It aches me to have to resort to mafiosi structures, but it is of utmost importance to assassinate Warkinde. There will be no peace before his death. The Prince demanded that I will administer the sea-trade in his favor, should I have regained controll over Rohrmarch. A small price to pay for a peaceful kingdom. Archpriestess, Suris Enlien Wanting to know my future foe I adressed Suris Enlien. She claims her division of the country was just as it allowed freedom of religion, but to me it seems mainly as an attempt to strenghen her own faith, the Celestial. At best she is a religious fanatic, at worst a force of division. I feel my pact with the Baron to be righteous. After my conversation with Suries, I saw her speak to my nephew. I hope they do not align their interests. Maybe my curiousity in Suris was a mistake. Actions after the Ball of Shieldhaven I intend to contact Governor Arron Vamuel and possibly the Cohort in order to assassinate Kurt Warkinde. Then I will make coordinative preparations concerning my intended siege of Oden together with Belinda and Heirl Diem.

Queen, Liliene Swordwraith Bodyguard: Zook Goals: You came into power by destroying a tyrant. Whilst you might have some slight ambitions to be The Next Empress of Anuire, that is something more for your children to be concerned with. In your life time however you do expect to see the end of Jaison Raenech, ruler of Osoerde. He is a tyrant like the one you dethroned, and is a danger to you as long as he remains your neighbor. Background: Queen Liliene Swordwraith is an indirect descendant of Roele. She was originally a minor noble, but rose to her current position by disposing of the tyrant king who came before her. In spite of her age she has the support of the people, and any citizen of Aerenwe would be willing to lay down their life in order to protect her. Men and women would march to their deaths should she give the command. Earl Assan Ibn Dauouta of Elini: Met with the Earl, Assan Ibn Dauouta of Elini. Warned him about the tyrant Jaison Raenech to his south located in Osoerde. Told him that Jaison seeks to rule with an iron fist and that tyranny leads to pain and suffering. We came to an agreement to betroth my son Cale (chosen specifically over his twin purely because of his name) to his daughter Karida to put us in a military alliance if Osoerde were to invade either of our lands. Aeric Bouruine: Talked with Aeirc Boeruine, but came to no agreements. Shared stories of our regions and wished each other the best. Warned him of the war mongering tyrant Jaison Raenech in Osoerde. Suris Enlien of Medoere: Talked with Suris Enlien of Medoere, promised to let her religion come into my lands for an "understanding" that if Diemed invaded Medoere that we would come to their defense and if Osoerde invaded Aerenwe they would come to our defense. Discussed that some sort of agreement would need to be made with Marlae Roesone of Roesone in order to coordinate allow travel of troops through her lands. Ran out of time to have the discussion with Roesone. Rhuobhe Manslayer: Discussed with Ruobhe Manslayer about teachings to utilize the forest to increase our power to defend against Jaison. Stated that I would need to get the insight of my people and what they thought about sidhelien coming into the lands to teach us about nature in order to defend ourselves from Jaison and a tyrannical rulership. Warned him of the war mongering tyrant Jaison Raenech in Osoerde. König, Alaric Rohr: Warned him of the war mongering tyrant Jaison Raenech in Osoerde. Alaric states that Oden is too young to rule and that he needs to be the leader. We also discussed Diemed and Medorere relations and both of us were concerned about which side to take. No official agreement made but made it clear that I was anti tyrannical rulership. Fürst, Oden Rohr: Met with Oden Rohr, son of previous king, said his uncle (Alaric Rohr) is trying to take over. We discussed my past experience and taking down my tyrannical uncle and my people embracing me. No formal agreements made, did offer to denounce the actions of Alaric and asked Oden to keep me in the loop on the situation. Offered guidance if he need it. Warned him of the war mongering tyrant Jaison Raenech in Osoerde. Prince, Fhileraene Llyrandor: Met with Fhilerane Llyrandor as per Rhuobhe Manslayer's request to discuss manning the forest to increase our magical power. No hard agreement made as something that dramatic would need to be discussed with my advisors and people. Warned him of the war mongering tyrant Jaison Raenech in Osoerde. Baron, Heirl Diem: Met with Heirl Diem to get his side of the story for the conflict with Medoere. He said he just wants them united, would not persecute them for their religion and made it very clear that Suris is bloody thirsty and murdered to get to where she was. Warned him of the war mongering tyrant Jaison Raenech in Osoerde. No agreements or pacts made.

Session 125: The Ball of Shieldhaven - Phage : was at the Ball and acting as a protector to the guests.  Lady Belinda Ehrsdottal of Treucht: - - Konig Alaric Rohr of Rohrmarch Konig Alaric Rohr in Rohrmarch and Treucht have come to an agreement to have my armies support his side of the war. In return we will have a defensive pact if Massenmarch ever attacks and declare war on Treucht they will come  to my aid in defense. I tell him that this agreement can only work if the Coullabhie allows us through their lands.  Update: Belinda sends a letter to Konig Alaric Rohr of Rohrmarch. I write to you Konig Alaric Rohr of Rohrmarch to inform you that I can not send aid to your kingdom. Like I said before that our deal may only work if I am able to march my army through the Coullabhie which I will not be able to do. I hope you will be able to win the war without armies like you wanted and you can free your nephew from his adviser and bring peace to your realm. I will find another way to secure my borders if Messanmarch attacks. -LLuabraight and Treucht The Grand Mistress and I have come to an agreement of trade. She will send Sidhelien mages to teach my mages elvish magic to strengthen my borders and our lands leyline power in our cities. In exchange we will supply her with magical ingredients from our lands. If her lands have a harsh winter we will supply them with food and if the Gorgon attacked and she sends ships for aid I will help defend her borders.  -Sielwode and Treucht I met with Queen Isaelie Galanohel of the Sielewode and introduced myself and explained to her that my people respect the Sidhelien ways and we wish to learn from them. That we wish to live one with our land and not destroy it like other human nations do. She seemed surprised by me and asked me to wait a moment. She returned later with Rhuobhe Manslayer and introduced myself to him. He seemed not impressed and for one thing I did not like the man either. I wanted to make an agreement with the Sielwode to establish trade and to forge an alliance to protect each other from outside threats. Queen Isaelie and Rhuobhe talked about other plans to each other as if I was just a child among adults talking. They both wanted to prove me as some kind of point to a disagreement they both have. The Queen that humans can live one with the land and change to become Hanner Sidhe. Rhuobhe I feel wanted to prove the opposite, Saying that Hanner Sidhe are still corrupted by human nature. They decided to test me and let me in on their plans with the war on The Vampire. They agreed with me that Massenmarch is a threat to Sidhelien lands and told me to move my armies to their borders and wait there until the time is right to march on them. When my armies and the Sidhelien armies defeat them, Massenmarch will then be split among the Coullabhie and Treuct to see if we can then turn the land back into a forest. I am also to send funds for a mission to the Cohort with the other Sidhelien leaders. I know I am a pond to the elves in this agreement but in the end if I do my part I will get more than what I wanted. I will defeat my enemies and help with the Sidhelien and human relationship. I will play my part and not fail the trust Queen Isaelie she is putting on me.  Update: Belinda actions she makes when she returns to Treucht. Treucht will move its armies to Deusei and Musbrahlen. My generals will be stating we are doing this to stop the lumber that Morkad is stealing from our land and moving across the border. When I give the order my generals are to march my armies into Massenmarch. I will also send with the other Sidhelein leaders 1,000gp for the bounty/mission they will be sending the Cohort.  Duke, Carilon Alam of Alamie Goal:Your ambitions are not (currently) as grand as many other rules in Anuire. You simply wish to see Alamie, and Tuornen once again become one realm. With you in  control of course. Making alliances should further this goal in one way or another. -Me and Aeric Boerunine of Boeruine have come to an agreement that our children should wed and rule once we both pass away. Soraene and Derwyn Boeruine will wed after our war. We will fight Tuornen and then Avanil. I will rule Tuornen and he Avanil. He will attack from the north in Tuornen as I attack from the south with the Avanil forces. When Avanil and my forces defeat Tuornen I will turn on them when Boeruine forces arrive. -Avanil will support Alamie in his war in Tuornen. Once Alamie and Tuornen are reunited that I Duke, Carilon Alam will swear fealty to Prince Darien of Avanil as my ruler. Then we both will secure our borders against Rhoebhe and Boerunie. Taelan Alam will marry Aubrae of Avanil with The support of Avanil in Tuornen. (All of this is a farce to pull Avanil armies into Tuornen for us to defeat them)