[Forum Game] The World at Dawn!

[Tillumni]

[ic=to the Despotesse of Kuregn]
Avardera thanks the Despotessa for her clear minded and wise decision, which we expect will steer her nation to greatness.

May We All Prosper.

King Meas IV[/ic]


 [ic=To Arannia]
It grieves us to hear, that the stirring of the earth struct your people so hard, and so along with our learned, will labor and craftsman be sent to your people and aid with the reconstruction, fed and supplied by Avardera, in hope that her aid will hasten your nations recovery.

May We All Prosper.

King Meas IV[/ic]

[ic= to Matriarch Yehela of Yaffa]
Greetings.
Avardera expects that the Matriarch, in her profound knowledge, undoubtly know that Avardera tradeships sails to any coast that will allow it. It is her hope that the Matriach in her wisdom and insigth will not let the actions of a few reflect upon all of Avardera and the actions of the few will be forgiving, due to all the time they have traded copper to your peoples weaponsmiths.

May We All Prosper.

King Meas IV[/ic]  

[Stargate525]

[ic=Dragonlord Gregor to Otahvy]
Lords,

There has been bad blood between us in the past, and much anxiety over event which happened many, many years ago. Indeed, our populations now share a similar heritage, that of the Mandrians, and a common love of the sea.

I suggest that we put aside our differences, our past squabbles, and work together as comrades and allies, against the larger growing threat.

Awaiting your reply,
Dragonlord Gregor
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[Polycarp]

[ic=Zegar, Agah of All the Auri, to Gregor]Your proposal meets with the favor of the Light and shall be accepted.  A Legate shall be dispatched to your city over the water, to ensure that proper tribute is paid and to better glorify the Light in the lands of the West.

Your ships, however, will not be permitted to enter the back of the Serpent that lies within the hands of our enemies, for Atamn has become a wayward child of the Light and will receive no aid from us or our tributaries.[/ic]
[ic=Amohan to Gregor]Sarar, ta nai undeirstend - a kennai keep elephants.  A ken put two by ta otheir samewais, but tai donnai mate save in ta weild jungle, in Dekkah, Sarar.[/ic]
[ic=Matriarch Yehela to Inveran]The League of Freemen, though we do not have the best of relations with them, is likewise a vassal of Celend as you are.  I see no reason to extend the ban to them at the present time.[/ic]

[Polycarp]

Note to all: Contrary to what people seem to think, Ruthern does not have horses.  The Horses on the trade map correspond to the League outpost of Norpost, which the Auri have traded a few horses at.  Their supply is limited, and currently no more are brought there because of recent Auri setbacks in the region.

[Stargate525]

[ic=Gregor to the Auri]
Very well, but that of the other nations that lie along that river, of Balan, Tescha, and the Triple Alliance? Shall they be ignored simply to spite the one?

If not trading rights along the river, what do you offer us, then, to make this worthwhile?

We have an enemy, the Machta-In, who have constantly scorned our people and betrayed us on multiple occasions. They now wish to scorn us again, and are mobilizing for war.

If not the river, than you shall secure for us the land of the Machta. Your army is fierce, but lacks a navy. We have a navy, but not enough strength to wage war against them. Together, Inveran shall triumph over the Machta. And what is better to have than a stronger vassal, one that owes you a favor, no less?[/ic]

[ic=Gregor around Amohan]
"Lovely..." Gregor places his head in his hand, then turns to his advisor. "We need a supply of elephants for them to do any good here. Make that the first priority of the new southern colony."[/ic]

[Polycarp]

[ic=Zegar, Agah of All the Auri, to Gregor]Balan is our vassal, and the Triple Alliance is our enemy and no trading nation.  As for Tescha, we hold nothing against them, but we cannot allow Atamn to gain from your actions.  Your ships are permitted as far as Balan, but no further.

I have heard little of the "Machta-In," but I could well consider the devotion of our warriors to its destruction.  Your tribute alone, however, is an insufficient reason to take the hordes of Auri across the waters.

Long have the tribesmen of Nargaq been a pathetic, yet exasperating thorn in my side.  Aid us in the capture of their city and we will bring fire and ruin to this "Machta" and hound his kin to the end of the earth.  They will praise the Light or be crushed beneath the wheels of our chariots.[/ic]

[Locknpop4life]

[ic]letter to the teschan emperor from cheiftan finhj of the vands

Emperor of tescha i would to thank you for the pleasantness of your envoys, despite the uncomfortable presence of your armed forces.  i would like nothing more than to keep amiable relations with your people and aid your country as best as i can. but i hope you will permit me to be so bold as to inquire what "nefarious" influences you speak of?  [/ic]

[Polycarp]

[ic=Terarmischan Teschaeen VII, Tender of the Hearth, to Chieftain Finhj of the Vands]A fire burns brightly on the open plains.  The wind blows, and the flame flickers; it wears well the cold and draft, but as the winds blow stronger from every direction, it perishes and dies despite its vain glory.  Such is the way.

A fire burns within the hearth, dimly at first.  It is barely visible above the embers, but still it burns - and though the winds assail it, it does not die.  Its tenders feed it, slowly at first, but it builds and grows in its fastness - and soon it grows beyond the power of the winds to extinguish, beyond the power of any, and the whole world is spellbound in wonder, given abundant life by the light and heat of the eternal hearth.

Such also is the way.  Guard against the north, the south, the east and west - they are as the winds to the flame.  The soul of Tescha burns in the hearth of devotion.  Where do the Vands build their fire?  Who shields them from the wind?[/ic]

[snakefing]

[ic=Peshuek Lharmok to the Free Captains]I'm sure our deal will provide great profit to us all. Even now, our traders are working to procure the first large shipments of the black seeds.

As for your offer of assistance, we may well be in need of that at some point. The Grand Warden informs me that emissaries have been dispatched to the Kuregn and Celend courts. Should hostilities erupt, she is hopeful that Kashtu can avoid becoming entangled, but it seems likely we will have to choose sides. The lives of our emissaries may be at risk - it would be helpful to have a plan for their safe escape. The Grand Warden indicates that she will be most appreciative.

Further, our emissaries may have some need for a courier to carry messages that are not meant for the eyes of our hosts.[/ic]

[ic=Grand Warden Mihsa to Grand Archon Aros]I am saddened that you choose to see our actions in that light. It is our belief that Kashtu defends Celend best by defending its own borders and preventing incursions through our territory. Kashtu does not have great military strength, and any forces dispatched elsewhere will weaken both our defense and yours.

In the event that our forces are not needed here, we may well be able to spare some forces to assist our allies.[/ic]

[Stargate525]

[ic=Dragonlord Gregor to Nargaq]
Esteemed friend,

No doubt you have heard of the Auri's attempt to coerce us into aiding in your defeat. Be certain that this not only offends us, but deeply disgusts us.

To that end, we have withdrawn our promise of aid, and will instead be raising an army to aid you in the defense of your country. I have been in communication with the Auri, posing to play along, and have learned of their plans. They have built up a fleet in Pinur, and intend to outmaneuver you by sailing up Avardera's river, straight into your homeland. Whether they intend to sack Avardera on their way, bribe themselves through, or simply use stealth remained a mystery in my correspondence.

Take whatever precautions are necessary to prevent this tragedy from occurring.

Your ally,
Dragonlord Gregor
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[Atlantis]

[ic Warchief of NArgaq]Thank you very much Dragonlord. We shall use this information well
[/ic]

[amikaligula]

[ic=To Nargaq]Our warriors shall aid you[/ic]

[Locknpop4life]

[ic]Cheiftan Finhj of the Vands to Terarmischan Teschaeen VII, Tender of the Hearth


our fire lies in the hearts of our men, protected by the will of the divine.  Rashea and his brethren breathed life into us all and will guide our souls when that life has been shut out.  yes there are the winds of corruption constantly assailing   us it comes in greed and ambition and being idle.  We will not tolerate these things of our people and will not tolerate them among our friends.  The Divine created us, They pull the strings and They will punish accordingly.

This is our fire and we treasure just as much as you do your own.  you spoke of something that might threaten this. please speak again.[/ic]


[ic]Letter from Cheiftan Finhj to the Free Captains

Ah Friends i would like to personally thank you for the rice it is a near perfect crop for our land.  I really hope your people continue visiting us.  we have a few things you might be interested in and we are willing to give you a sample of these goods to both use and spread around to the other countries.

Also i would be grateful if you showed some of my people the coastline of our land. As of the present moment no vand has seen the ocean and I believe that the ocean will be an integral part in the survival of my people.  pending your permission i will send enough people to claim a section of unclaimed land in the name of vandire to set up a town there.  of course in good order you would be the main source for which to spread our goods.[/ic]

[Polycarp]

[ic=Despotissa Koura of Kuregn to the Machta]
Greetings honored leader,
As the only child of my mighty father, it is imperative upon me to continue the sacred family line, that holy Kuregn might endure and that the incarnate deity might bless us with a thousand years of strength and glory.

To this end, and considering the amicable relationships between our people, I request the hand of your son and heir, to be the Most Despotic Consort of Kuregn and to join our realms in personal union.

Rest assured that this is no usurpation of the power of your lineage; your heir would continue to rule your island country, while I would remain Despotissa and monarch of Kuregn.  Rather, should you accept my offer, our crowns shall be the more strongly united, and shall stand against time itself, victorious and unconquered.

I await your response.[/ic]

[Wensleydale]

[ic=The Machta]I accept this offer of marriage, of course, Great One. Our peoples will be greatly strengthened by this union, and no land will dare stand before us! My son is a good man, and believes as I do in the power of Kuregn and the Machta-In together. Gone are the days when we fought - with our peace, comes might unstoppable![/ic]