ImmortalBlood Timeline Discussion
» Fri May 04, 2012 9:37 am
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Craig Martin - Posts: 3395
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» Fri May 04, 2012 3:44 am
The scene of the current RP is the Yokudan Empire invading the Rihad Confederation, which is ran by very Imperial leaning forbear nobles (who have asked the knights for protection - the knights are really there for their own personal interest). The Confederation navy was captured by the Sentinelian (or Yokudan Empire - as they are called) Navy. A blockade has been on Rihad for at least a month. The Yokudans are really pushing now after the assassination of their queen (Haroun's wife) by the Confederation. If you're wondering who this Haroun guy is, he is the King of Hammerfell.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j76/Titus-lord/Hammerfell-Imortalblood-draft-1.jpg
^The above map has the Yokudan Empire outlined in red and yellow (though Yokudan wasn't shown - Haroun united with the small settlements remaining on Yokuda following Sentinel's independence from the Empire a few years prior).
http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1313371-the-knight-the-sword-and-the-sentinel/ <- Former RP thread (don't read the whole thing). Just look at the events if you've got any questions about anything. It should answer some of them.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j76/Titus-lord/Hammerfell-Imortalblood-draft-1.jpg
^The above map has the Yokudan Empire outlined in red and yellow (though Yokudan wasn't shown - Haroun united with the small settlements remaining on Yokuda following Sentinel's independence from the Empire a few years prior).
http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1313371-the-knight-the-sword-and-the-sentinel/ <- Former RP thread (don't read the whole thing). Just look at the events if you've got any questions about anything. It should answer some of them.
Thanks but it dosen't quite answer one of the questions. Is the Imperial legion is involved with this conflict? Or is the empire relying entirely on the Knighrs of the Nine?
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Eileen Collinson - Posts: 3208
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» Fri May 04, 2012 3:03 am
Thanks but it dosen't quite answer one of the questions. Is the Imperial legion is involved with this conflict? Or is the empire relying entirely on the Knighrs of the Nine?
The Imperial legions are not involved. The Empire is not directly involved either. The KToN are involved with the Rihad Confederation against the Yokudan (Sentinel) Empire. Though, some of the knights and mercenaries (that IB controls) will no doubt be legion veterans.
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Wane Peters - Posts: 3359
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» Fri May 04, 2012 12:08 pm
The Imperial legions are not involved. The Empire is not directly involved either. The KToN are involved with the Rihad Confederation against the Yokudan (Sentinel) Empire. Though, some of the knights and mercenaries (that IB controls) will no doubt be legion veterans.
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Abel Vazquez - Posts: 3334
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» Fri May 04, 2012 5:34 pm
Yeah you could have an officer. Also the empire's involvement isn't absolutely zero. You could involve Blades Agents or other sort of things like that. You also have the Guilds which are involved in the conflict as well.
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Batricia Alele - Posts: 3360
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» Fri May 04, 2012 5:35 am
I see... And i'm just going to guess that the empire has no resources to fight the war. Anyways one last question. If I want my character to be an officer. (A minor one) Is that possible?
As IB said there might be agents of the Empire but they got their asses handed to them soundly at Sentinel so the Legions aren't involved in Hammerfell anymore (I believe).
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neil slattery - Posts: 3358
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» Fri May 04, 2012 12:43 pm
As IB said there might be agents of the Empire but they got their asses handed to them soundly at Sentinel so the Legions aren't involved in Hammerfell anymore (I believe).
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Frank Firefly - Posts: 3429
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» Fri May 04, 2012 3:01 pm
The Empire is still the Empire, and the greatest source of wealth and manpower on Tamriel. Its not that they don't have the resources, but they lack the political unity and centralized leadership to effectively march to war with Haroun and the Yokudan Empire who is allied with the Aldmeri Dominion. Both who handed the Empire their butts over the past few years.
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George PUluse - Posts: 3486
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» Fri May 04, 2012 2:44 pm
The Empire has to have a certain level of war-weariness though. Fighting throughout the provinces after fighting through the Oblivion Crisis. I'd say a lack of morale is their biggest issue resource-wise. I also think the economics of war are being somewhat stretched in this RP but that's probably for the best 
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u gone see - Posts: 3388
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» Fri May 04, 2012 8:02 am
Wooly, what would you estimate the total population of Stros m'Kai is? It doesn't look like you considered the tiny size of the island when you counted out your troops.
I think you need to re-examine the nature of your force. An island city-state like Stros m'Kai has no reason to maintain any more than a small token force of land troops, of any at all. Their true power is the sea, of which their dominance is currently uncontested. I'd suggest you focus on the naval assault on the city. Rihad's layout makes it an excellent target for an amphibious assault.
Also, how do you think an island like Stros could support a population large enough to muster almost ten-thousand fighting men? That sounds like the entire population of the island.
I think you need to re-examine the nature of your force. An island city-state like Stros m'Kai has no reason to maintain any more than a small token force of land troops, of any at all. Their true power is the sea, of which their dominance is currently uncontested. I'd suggest you focus on the naval assault on the city. Rihad's layout makes it an excellent target for an amphibious assault.
Also, how do you think an island like Stros could support a population large enough to muster almost ten-thousand fighting men? That sounds like the entire population of the island.
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alicia hillier - Posts: 3387
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» Fri May 04, 2012 2:33 am
His force is fine, Man at this point i'm tired of discussing and discussing and discussing. Get some damn troops on the ground, make a post, and let's get some story writing down. It's cool man. It's whatever. It's fine. We have no way of telling what population sizes or number this and that is. No worries.
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P PoLlo - Posts: 3408
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» Fri May 04, 2012 9:33 am
And now that Immortal is worn down, time to strike...
Ayuub Yokedaship Army Sheet
http://www.heroscapers.com/community/gallery/files/1/0/9/tiger_original.jpg
Combining the best aspects of Dwemer flight technology, the ancient Yokudan teachings of the Spirit Sword and tigers, these deadly monk-paratroopers are deployed in breaking points as a metaphorical middle finger to the enemy. With steeds bred in the renowned tiger pens of Hegathe trained specifically to be able to drop from the standard Dwemer airship operating height of one kilometer and immediately proceed into battle unhindered, they can carve a bloody swathe through an enemy's forces, leap back into their airships and be redeployed to another battlefield in record speeds rivaled only by the infamous 1st Northern Tongue Bear Dragoons of the Imperial Legion.
Ayuub Yokedaship Army Sheet
http://www.heroscapers.com/community/gallery/files/1/0/9/tiger_original.jpg
Combining the best aspects of Dwemer flight technology, the ancient Yokudan teachings of the Spirit Sword and tigers, these deadly monk-paratroopers are deployed in breaking points as a metaphorical middle finger to the enemy. With steeds bred in the renowned tiger pens of Hegathe trained specifically to be able to drop from the standard Dwemer airship operating height of one kilometer and immediately proceed into battle unhindered, they can carve a bloody swathe through an enemy's forces, leap back into their airships and be redeployed to another battlefield in record speeds rivaled only by the infamous 1st Northern Tongue Bear Dragoons of the Imperial Legion.
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flora - Posts: 3479
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» Fri May 04, 2012 5:45 am
Ra Gada always come at you with something you never see coming.
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Causon-Chambers - Posts: 3503
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» Fri May 04, 2012 2:21 am
I'll keep the Swordsinger Panzer-Centurion Division under covers for now.
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Kellymarie Heppell - Posts: 3456
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» Fri May 04, 2012 9:57 am
I haven't read the sheet for Stros yet (entirely, I skimmed it), but before I even do, Wooly, you need to remember that stros also has a sizable marine regiment. I think we should focus the bulk of the Stros forces as close quarters marines. They would actually be very beneficial during a siege (Played out kind of like how I did Athanden's beach landing in KSS). Once the harbor defenses fall then they could shoot in and take control. Just a thought though, a half delirious sleep deprived thought, So if I somehow sound like a rambling idiot and I'm my strategies are making Sun Tzu cry tears of blood please forgive me. I've been going on 4 hours of sleep a night for 3 months and I've been plagued with migraines lately.
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Marie - Posts: 3405
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» Fri May 04, 2012 3:49 am
Please allow us and our characters to make errors in judgement, many times fool hardy rulers won't have a proper plan for every contingency
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Marcin Tomkow - Posts: 3399
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» Fri May 04, 2012 5:15 pm
Here's my real army sheet. Remarkably less exciting than tiger-mounted steampunk paratroopers, but whatever. Keeping it small, even smaller than what I had originally. Time is not yet right to reveal the full might of the Alik'r Yokedaship; or, in other words, I don't want much of a role, just to sort of faff about now and then with swirly colourful robes and perhaps a tea party or two.
800 Ayuub Horse Archers
While most Ayuub males possess swords as a matter of horse, rather unusually for Ra Gada many prefer the bow. With skills honed over years of hunting and at times – fighting, they make fine archers, famous for the so-called ‘Ayuub shot’ – turning around while fleeing their foes at full gallop and firing. Just like the lancers, they are very lightly armoured, and though they carry sidearms, mostly swords, they avoid melee combat, relying on the speed of their horses to protect them. Needless to say, any heavier cavalry that manages to pin them down will make short work of these men, but catching them is a challenge indeed and in the dunes of the Alik’r – nigh impossible.
300 Forebear Retainers
Professional warriors serving as the retinues of Forebear nobles, these men are the core of any army mustered by the coastal city-states of western Hammerfell, those who take their forebears’ deeds to heart and uphold the Forebear legacy proudly. Some are mercenaries who have spent their lives wandering the land seeking war rather than waiting it to seek them out; others are minor landholders, given land and slaves to work it in exchange for accompanying their masters in war. What unites them is that they are formidable, well equipped warriors, capable of fighting both mounted and on foot, favouring the sword traditional to Ra Gada and donning medium armour that ranges from chainmail to lamellar, designs that afford protection while remaining mindful of the blistering heat in which the wearers have to fight. Dedicated warriors in a culture that ascribes the highest honours to battle, they are a match for the knights of High Rock or the Nordic huscarls.
1500 Urban Militia
Forming the bulk of any western city-state’s army are part-time soldiers. In times of war, their ranks are bolstered by men and women of various walks of life, for the old belief that every Ra Gada should be a warrior still holds true in most of Hammerfell; however, there are those who enlist to serve longer, either seeking a dangerous yet quick way to make ends meet, or out of pride or a lust for adventure that is not uncommon to the descendants of the Yokudans. From swordsmen to spearmen; from older, more experienced men who serve during peacetime as guards, firemen and in various other capacities to brave youths attracted by the glory and spoils of war. There is little uniform to them, save perhaps their comparatively lightweight equipment – most often padded cloth, sometimes perhaps leather lamellar – and the fact they, while Ra Gada, are not outstanding warriors on their own and best kept bulked together into units where a sense of familiarity and safety in numbers might inspire them to go above and beyond what might be expected from similar forces from other, less warlike cultures.
20 Swordsingers
Warrior-monks devoted to the way of the sword and the ancient Yokudan teachings, though very few in numbers they are nevertheless a formidable force on the battlefield – for their inspirational effect on lesser troops if nothing else. Though not as formidable as the legendary Ansei, they nevertheless have taken to heart the ancient philosophies of swordsmanship inherited from their sunken homeland. Their turning from their wanderings and studies to ply their frightening and awe-inspiring art on the battlefield and aid Yokeda Baibars and the Yokudan Empire in this war is a boon of some significance indeed.
800 Ayuub Horse Archers
While most Ayuub males possess swords as a matter of horse, rather unusually for Ra Gada many prefer the bow. With skills honed over years of hunting and at times – fighting, they make fine archers, famous for the so-called ‘Ayuub shot’ – turning around while fleeing their foes at full gallop and firing. Just like the lancers, they are very lightly armoured, and though they carry sidearms, mostly swords, they avoid melee combat, relying on the speed of their horses to protect them. Needless to say, any heavier cavalry that manages to pin them down will make short work of these men, but catching them is a challenge indeed and in the dunes of the Alik’r – nigh impossible.
300 Forebear Retainers
Professional warriors serving as the retinues of Forebear nobles, these men are the core of any army mustered by the coastal city-states of western Hammerfell, those who take their forebears’ deeds to heart and uphold the Forebear legacy proudly. Some are mercenaries who have spent their lives wandering the land seeking war rather than waiting it to seek them out; others are minor landholders, given land and slaves to work it in exchange for accompanying their masters in war. What unites them is that they are formidable, well equipped warriors, capable of fighting both mounted and on foot, favouring the sword traditional to Ra Gada and donning medium armour that ranges from chainmail to lamellar, designs that afford protection while remaining mindful of the blistering heat in which the wearers have to fight. Dedicated warriors in a culture that ascribes the highest honours to battle, they are a match for the knights of High Rock or the Nordic huscarls.
1500 Urban Militia
Forming the bulk of any western city-state’s army are part-time soldiers. In times of war, their ranks are bolstered by men and women of various walks of life, for the old belief that every Ra Gada should be a warrior still holds true in most of Hammerfell; however, there are those who enlist to serve longer, either seeking a dangerous yet quick way to make ends meet, or out of pride or a lust for adventure that is not uncommon to the descendants of the Yokudans. From swordsmen to spearmen; from older, more experienced men who serve during peacetime as guards, firemen and in various other capacities to brave youths attracted by the glory and spoils of war. There is little uniform to them, save perhaps their comparatively lightweight equipment – most often padded cloth, sometimes perhaps leather lamellar – and the fact they, while Ra Gada, are not outstanding warriors on their own and best kept bulked together into units where a sense of familiarity and safety in numbers might inspire them to go above and beyond what might be expected from similar forces from other, less warlike cultures.
20 Swordsingers
Warrior-monks devoted to the way of the sword and the ancient Yokudan teachings, though very few in numbers they are nevertheless a formidable force on the battlefield – for their inspirational effect on lesser troops if nothing else. Though not as formidable as the legendary Ansei, they nevertheless have taken to heart the ancient philosophies of swordsmanship inherited from their sunken homeland. Their turning from their wanderings and studies to ply their frightening and awe-inspiring art on the battlefield and aid Yokeda Baibars and the Yokudan Empire in this war is a boon of some significance indeed.
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Syaza Ramali - Posts: 3466
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» Fri May 04, 2012 12:28 pm
Well, i've found myself a spot amongst the rabble of Stros M'kai. I've spoken with Wooly, and i'll be playing my character as apart of his Grenadiers.
Here he is:
Looking foward to kick off
Here he is:
Spoiler
Name: Falco Pohlmann
Age: 37
Race: Imperial
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10
Birthsign: The Warrior
Class: Grenadier, Soldier.
Appearance: His face depicts a man whose lived through more battles then he likely should, his facial features have been worn down by multiple scars and powder burns. His skin tone looks like a tanned Imperial.
Armour/clothing: Grenadier-issued Leather Armour
Equipment: Imperial sword, Wooden buckler, Grenadier-issued backpack/supplies.
Personality: He considers himself to be a cunning person, experienced in his craft he's able to make reliable decisions for himself and his men. Often showing signs of competent leadership material, though his education lets him down somewhat against those born to academics.
Background: Son of a [censored] to an unknown father, Falco was born to be a soldier. Many long years serving within the Imperial legion had lead him through too many battlefields and warzones. Some of the things he's seen can only be that of war, with the recent usage of black powder he'd come across many a reason not to involve himself with it. Such is the irony of his life.
He's travelled far and wide throughout his life, serving in the Empire's Legion for eight years has left him with good military abilities. Having been discharged from their service, he moved abroad and signed up with Stros M'Kai's Imperial Army in the Grenadier corps. Hoping to make a name for himself, he plans to eventually return home wearing an officer’s sash and sword, showing those who looked down on him that he was not the jumped-up street-urchin people took him for. He was a soldier, and his name was Falco Pohlmann.
Name: Falco Pohlmann
Age: 37
Race: Imperial
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10
Birthsign: The Warrior
Class: Grenadier, Soldier.
Appearance: His face depicts a man whose lived through more battles then he likely should, his facial features have been worn down by multiple scars and powder burns. His skin tone looks like a tanned Imperial.
Armour/clothing: Grenadier-issued Leather Armour
Equipment: Imperial sword, Wooden buckler, Grenadier-issued backpack/supplies.
Personality: He considers himself to be a cunning person, experienced in his craft he's able to make reliable decisions for himself and his men. Often showing signs of competent leadership material, though his education lets him down somewhat against those born to academics.
Background: Son of a [censored] to an unknown father, Falco was born to be a soldier. Many long years serving within the Imperial legion had lead him through too many battlefields and warzones. Some of the things he's seen can only be that of war, with the recent usage of black powder he'd come across many a reason not to involve himself with it. Such is the irony of his life.
He's travelled far and wide throughout his life, serving in the Empire's Legion for eight years has left him with good military abilities. Having been discharged from their service, he moved abroad and signed up with Stros M'Kai's Imperial Army in the Grenadier corps. Hoping to make a name for himself, he plans to eventually return home wearing an officer’s sash and sword, showing those who looked down on him that he was not the jumped-up street-urchin people took him for. He was a soldier, and his name was Falco Pohlmann.
Looking foward to kick off
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Vivien - Posts: 3530
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» Fri May 04, 2012 3:51 am
Please allow us and our characters to make errors in judgement, many times fool hardy rulers won't have a proper plan for every contingency
I was suggesting that the marines could be re-purposed to aid in the siege, not that we change the entire sheet to benefit a siege style of war. I was under the impression that the majority of the Stros forces would be marines since it's most a naval force, and because in KSS Cyrus was supposed to be under a medium sized regiment of marines and they seem to have completely disappeared, but again that's just my personal opinion. Wooly and you guys have the final say in all that. I'm just along for the ride.
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Charles Mckinna - Posts: 3511
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» Fri May 04, 2012 6:43 pm
I was suggesting that the marines could be re-purposed to aid in the siege, not that we change the entire sheet to benefit a siege style of war. I was under the impression that the majority of the Stros forces would be marines since it's most a naval force, and because in KSS Cyrus was supposed to be under a medium sized regiment of marines and they seem to have completely disappeared, but again that's just my personal opinion. Wooly and you guys have the final say in all that. I'm just along for the ride.
You can bring the marines back in. Sure. Make sure it's only like 1,000 + your other Shi No Butai peeps (if you want them in too, doesn't matter to me). If anything I'll let you take some of the island infantry, and Cyrus will be helping Sobotai command anyway.
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Carlitos Avila - Posts: 3438
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» Fri May 04, 2012 3:05 am
You can bring the marines back in. Sure. Make sure it's only like 1,000 + your other Shi No Butai peeps (if you want them in too, doesn't matter to me). If anything I'll let you take some of the island infantry, and Cyrus will be helping Sobotai command anyway.
Alright, sounds good. I've been extremely stressed out lately and it's turned my RP'ing into [censored], but my spring break is next week so I'll have a week of relaxation and fun to get me back into a better state of mind. I'm even going to a HUGE classic car auction in West Palm (Barrett Jackson Car Auction). So that should be extremely fun.
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Kill Bill - Posts: 3355
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» Fri May 04, 2012 8:05 am
I'll keep the Swordsinger Panzer-Centurion Division under covers for now.
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Jamie Lee - Posts: 3415
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» Fri May 04, 2012 10:27 am
Nope everybody has a say, your part of the family too. I'll have a post up later today guys.
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Kari Depp - Posts: 3427
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» Fri May 04, 2012 11:50 am
I'm going to try to dish some epicness out as well.
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Neliel Kudoh - Posts: 3348
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