The War.

[Lorgan]

So yeah, trying to keep this as neutral as possible since things did get a little out of hand in the last thread. But we're not children so theoretically at least we should be capable of discussing this war without getting emotional over it.

Just a small update: Spearhold has ended their involvement on the coalition's side and declared war on Melhed to punish them for their betrayal. Meanwhile, Melhed's countryside has been plundered and the allied army beaten by the joint force of Thalmarkin and Ar Agyr in the battle of Trottie.

[Naidraug]

I don't get Spearhold's attitude.

They wanted war against Thalmarkin, stalled the most they can, now they want to pause the war to fight Melhed and help Thalmarkin, so they can fight Thalmarkin again.

[Indirik]

Well, that's either because of politics or honor. Neither of those topics are polite topics for public discussion.

We should, therefore, discuss them both. At length. ;)

[Lorgan]

What's even stranger is that they've already agreed to the King of Kings thing but opposed us anyway. Because why would Thalmarkin be the realm to lead the others if we can't beat them in war? All in all, very good fun.

What I think they're doing is taking on the role of England, trying to keep the balance in the "continental" wars. While at the same time playing white knights bursting with chivalry who ride out against the biggest injustice of the moment.

[Cren]

This mission just got a lot more complicated.

[Fleugs]

Perhaps Spearhold has figured out what works for realms in Battlemaster: war. Reading the declaration of their ruler, it made me think "okay, this man just wants war". He explicitly said that when the war with Melhed & the South would be over, he would continue his conflict with Thalmarkin.

That is brilliant.

[Naidraug]

Well it would be the same if he continued the war on Thalmarkin, gathering land to arrive at Melhed and then fight them.

Or just fight two wars.

I think it would be more interesting if they kept both wars going.

[Lorgan]

They weren't really fighting OG anyway. Besides, they don't have the nobles to grow.

Continuing both wars would've led to some pretty interesting stuff  happening on the battlefields indeed. :)

[Antonine]

Spearhold has ruined my whole week -_-

On the plus side, our judge torturing Fingolfin's brother cheered me up - after all, at this point, it's not like torturing him could possibly make our situation worse :p

[jaune]

If you look back a bit, you will see that it was you who ruined your whole career and drag Melhed with you  :P

Time will show how much Spearhold's actions will effect.

-Jaune

[Indirik]

A bad day for the Marlboro family.

Syl Marlboro, Dame of Unger was captured by Fenris Magdalen's unit.
Red Marlboro, General of Thalmarkin, Margrave of Vatrona was captured by Rolf Carmel's unit.

[Noldorin]

A bad day for the Marlboro family.

Lol indeed! :)   An even worse day for the Nothoian army though. What on the beforehand look like an even battle turned into a massive overkill.

[Naidraug]

Lol indeed! :)   An even worse day for the Nothoian army though. What on the beforehand look like an even battle turned into a massive overkill.

Yep, those marshal settings killed us.

[Marlboro]

A bad day for the Marlboro family.

Haha right!?

[Stabbity]

A worse day for Melhed has begun. :p