Of Blood and Gold

In an effort to garner support for the Brotherhood, rekindle the Order's military fervor, and improve their financial situation, Hochmeister Adrian von Heschburg is leading a contingent of Knight-Brothers and mercenaries to Rondón, to assist in the struggle.

A legion of the forces will be marching East to LaDeona (lah-day-ohn-ah) and sailing South East across the Ryel River to battle at the village of Dreigh (dray), Zephyr-controlled, where they will be met by Duke Nicolas Soult 's Rondi-Gauldish troops that have marched from Brais (brah-ees). Should the battle be won, Duke Nicolas will assume command, and march West to Shimar (shee-marr) and Hektok (hekk-tohkk).

Zephyy support from Shimar, Hektok, and Rheum (rey-oom) may or may not come, depending on how quickly the battle can be won. Battles are expected in the fields and plains leading to Shimar and Hektok from the edge of the Annais (ann-eyes) Forest. (Open field battles, perhaps some "trenched' warfare depending on magic levels, etc.)


A legion of the forces will be marching West to LaSancha (lah-sahn-shah) and sailing South across the Ryel River to battle at the village of Beorn (bay-orrn) and the tower of Koen (koh-ehn). There is expected to be heavy support from the capital city of Zephyr, and assault on these beaches will be hard and heavy. High casualties are expected for the Rondi, but so is victory. Alfonso de Rondón is expected to use his reputation and his skill to bring about said victory as leader of this strike.

Zephyy support from either East or West of the Ryel River is not expected, as both Dreigh and the Contested Islands will also be having their own battles. (think World War 2 D-Day storming of the beaches. lots of heavy fighting, lots of heavy deaths, very very gruesome)


A legion of forces will sail from DeJolla (day-hoi-yah) to the Contested Territories, tiing their arrival with a portion of the Cordoba Fleet that will sail from Baloncia (bahl-ohn-see-ah). The forces will take the Contested islands, keeping the attentions of Crestwatch and Starwatch so troops are not sent East to the Battle of Beorn. The islands are known to be hard to control, as other than short, light wooded forests and flat terrain, there is little to use to defend or to take -- but controlling these islands is imperative, as it will block support sailing East through the Ryel River.

Zephyy support is expected from Zephyr, Crestwatch and Starwatch, towers and forts that are commonly equipped to deal with skirmishes and battles over said islands. (think the 'island hopping' of the Pacific Theatre during WWII in Japan)


The largest portion of the Cordoba Fleet, owned by Lord Cordoba, will sail from Baloncia to Port Calar (p-ohrt kahl-arr), one of Zephyr's largest cities. Naval battles will most assuredly take place, and it is imperative that the city not be completely destroyed, as it is a valuable source of income that Rondon hopes to annex into its own trade routes.

Zephyy support is expected from Zephyr and Rheum (rey-oom). (think "pirate" raids onto fortresses -- attacks from ships while raiding through the city and surrounding shanty towns)


CURRENT PLAYERS:

Eric - ENLISTED - put into infantry / front lines
Gabriel Taurtoya - ENLISTED - put into infantry / front lines
Merryman Humour - ENLISTED - put into arcane forces
Jack - ENLISTED - put into infantry / front lines
Sincarro - ENLISTED - put into infantry / front lines
@mireia - ENLISTED - hiding her identity - put into infantry/ front lines
Kirian Krysin - ENLISTED - put into infantry / front lines

@diego - OFFICER - lieutenant cavalry serving under Duke Nicolas Soult
@soraya - OFFICER - arcane commander into Beorn
Duke Nicolas Soult - OFFICER - commander of the Eastern land assault into Zephyr
Alfonso de Rondón - OFFICER - commander of the legion to attack the Battle of Beorn
Roxanne Fletcher - OFFICER - commander of the marines / land forces that will be pillaging Port Calar
Windfeld 'Sea-shrieker' - OFFICER - first mate to Crown Prince Rafael Vinicio in their mission to attack and hold the Contested Islands
Crown Prince Rafael Vinicio - OFFICER - Crown Prince and commander of the Western land assault into Zephyr
Feanor Vala - OFFICER - Captain of the Elven Rangers of Mithlonde

City of Khaldaruhm - ALLIES - will be used for engineering and weapon support across each battle
City of Mithlonde - ALLIES - will be used for magical support across each battle


CURRENT POSITIONING / RANKING:

BATTLE OF DREIGH
Commander: Duke Nicolas Soult
Officers: Lt. Diego de LaNerea
Soldiers: Sincarro, Merryman Humour

BATTLE OF BEORN
Commander: Alfonso de Rondón
Officers: Soraya de la Cruz, Feanor Vala
Soldiers: Kirian Krysin, Gabriel de Taurtoya, TBD

BATTLE FOR LasISLAS (Contested Islands)
Commander: Prince Rafael
Officers: Windfeld 'Sea-shrieker' , Lord Cordoba
Soldiers: Elves of Mithlonde, TBD

BATTLE FOR PORT CALAR
Commander: Roxanne Fletcher
Officers: Lord Cordoba
Soldiers: Lady Mireia Cordoba, Eric, Dwarves of Khaldaruhm, TBD

Where Zephyr blood shall run thickest is where Gabriel Taurtoya shall be. He volunteers to join the assault on Beorn, woe betide any Zephyr scum that gets between him and vengeance.

I'm willing to go to Dreigh, but Port Calar would also be a good choice if more people are needed there.

I'd like to go to Dreigh please

Let us know where the mages or rangers can provide aid as necessary!

I will be leading the Mithlonde contingent, so put me anywhere that doesn't involve me double-posting