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April 4 - Dobber's log
There may be those that would like to fill in what happened on the battlefield the past two days. As I write this entry to my log, I look about and see many fallen comrades, and think of their families left behind, such useless slaughter happened here. Many a child fatherless, it seems that the ones that fall are the ones with families at home. The unmarried mercenaries seem to go through the battles not unscathed, but with minor injuries. Maybe it is that carefree manner they have, they are fearless and fight with abandon. The family men seem to fight to cautiuosly and wind up mortally wounded perhaps because they stood to long in one spot. I think of also the many Norman children that will look longingly to no avaail for fathers to come home, Norman women waiting for their men who will never return, they are all slaughtered upon this field. We had finally defeated the bloody Normans, not even one was left to carry word back of what had brought their demise. When Captain Frankish returned with Excalibur, the morale of the troops greatly increased, hope and determination showed on each man's face. And when rode to meet the Norman's, the Captain held up Excalibur for all to see! You could see fear strike the Norman's and disarray befall their ranks. And at the end this, bodies everywhere! Death hanging in the air as I turn my steed and ride for home.
FrankishKnight
08-04-2005, 06:35
Frankish Log + Will, 4th of April
We have won! We have won the battle and defeated the Normans...but oh irony of fate, I myself am mortally wounded, I feel my strength leaving my body as I write this...the other officers are still alive however, and I will state my will here.
I want NaVatar to succeed me to the throne of Mercia. He will carry Excalibur as the royal sword. To Dobber, who fought valiantly and suffered many fears in his days, I will leave the sum of 10,000 gold coins for him to use as he pleases. To Hawk-Knight, and Knightly I will leave (respectively) the counties of Lincoln and York, as well as a sum of 2,000 gold coins.
Thank you my friends, and may Pie bless you.
Nike's Diary - 4th of April
Bah... It's over! No more Normans to hunt. It doesn't matter - they didn't taste good... j/k But my friends fought like crazy. It's interesting what the thirst for beer could do when you haven't drunk for days! It's like it made their skin from iron or stone and almost none of them died. Unlike the kind men from the army that gave us some meat and beer, although their own food stocks were low. So many of them have died! It's like I'm watching the Catalunian fields or the field of Aheloi back home... Which reminds me... I should continue with my mission to establish contacts with this foreign kingdom. But I hear that their king Frankish is mortally wounded and is expected to die soon! I should have a meeting with him and his heir, NaVatar, before he leaves... It's a shame! He used to make such wonderful pies (or blabarpajes, as he called them)... :sad:
A few hours later
I managed to arrange a meeting with NaVatar and the dying Knight in the Commanders tent at evening. I gave them the message from my King, proposing an alliance between Mercia and Bulgaria. Relations between those two kingdoms were good for the past few years and my king decided it's time to go forward. He also hoped the brave knights of Mercia could help him in the battle against the foul Byzantines, who attacked treacherously our lands from the south. He's holding them at bay at the passes of the Balkan mountain, but rumours of a large fleet coming from Constantinopol are quite disturbing. NaVatar and Frankish promised me they'll order to spread the message in the camp and across all the lands of Mercia, so that all the brave volunteers, who want adventure and glory could join in. They couldn't do more as they were exhausted from the fight with the Normans. I only hope it will be enough...
Traveller
08-04-2005, 20:35
Eric, one beer, please! I see the bards are back...
April 5 -- Dobber's log
Word came during the night of Captain Frankish's death. Very troubling indeed, that Captain Frankish has passed on Excalibur and his command to Navatar, afterall was it not Navatar that had betrayed us to the Norman's. Even now he claims to have been under duress, and that his family's lives were in jeopardy. I am not sure I can pledge my allegiance to this one. And word has also come that Sir Nike from Bulgaria is seeking assistance in overcoming the hordes of Byzantines storming their borders. I will take the 10,000 gold coins Captain Frankish left me and seek to hire an army of mercenaries to ride at my side in aide of Sir Nike. I will wait and see how true this Navatar proves to be, before joining in confidence with him. If he proves himself against the Byzantines, then maybe I can swear allegiance to him.
Eric, one beer, please! I see the bards are back...
We actually have not left, we just ran out of funds to buy our own ale! We are hoping someone will keep us in ale , to hear our stories! Come on now someone buy me a drink!
Angryminer
08-04-2005, 22:46
Angryminer's Tale
Chapter two
It's the fifth of April. A Lord by the name of Sire Dobber offered me money if I would join his army as a mercenary. As I am in severe need for money and I can handle even heavy weapons very good because of my time as a townguard I guess this is the right thing to do at the moment. Fast money is better than slow death through starvation. Perhaps I can even get into a higher position during my duty under Sire Dobber's command.
Angryminer
the knightly sword
08-04-2005, 22:46
Knightlys logg 5th april 1005
Today is our dead captains funeral :sad: , many has gatherd to see the dead king who achieved victory throught courage and bravery .he died but he will live on as hero in mercian stories about brave warfares who prevailed over all odds. many hours the people rememberd the sorows the normen had given them , but now people could see it brighter as the war is over and we have overwhelmed there warfare. ive heard the news about byztine poseing a threat to our new found ally bulgaria . but it will take time to recuit and recover our soldiers
Knightlys logg 6th
time to greet the new king navatar of mercia . a big banquet is held in our capital mercia . with kings from the smallest countries to the most major kingdoms . the banquet ended by the cardinal crowning navatar to king of mercia . tommorow i shall recive my reward but for to night a good sleep is needed , hail the king.
Prince Eric of the Lorah Clan
08-04-2005, 23:28
Eric, one beer, please! I see the bards are back...
Your beer, Traveller... :cheers:
One beer for Dobber, Eric! Actually, a beer for everybody! :cheers:
Nike's Diary - 6th of April
Yesterday was Frankish's funeral. All the soldiers from the camp and the peasants from the nearby villages gathered to honor him. "He was a good man and did much for bringing peace upon the land. Even his physical condition couldn't stop... Oops, wait a minute! That's the wrong guy!" I don't know if the priest attending the funeral was too afflicted or if it was from the beer he drank last night. Anyway, all the brave men who fought against the Normans honored him and gave him a salute for Farewell. "Le roi est mort, vive le roi!"...
Many men have came to recruit under the banners of Mercia and Bulgaria. Some say they do it as a last sign of respect towards their great leader. We'll have two more weeks to prepare for the long travel and recruit new men. I don't know how many of them will survive to come back, but I'm sure those who do will have to worry nomore for anything. The spoils of war are vast, especially if you war with such a rich country like Byzantium. And we'll have many more lands to pass through on our way to the other side of the continent. There we may meet unexpected allies, willing to join us or secret enemies, plotting our destruction... Hope or despair...
hawk_knight
09-04-2005, 13:34
hawk_knight's log 7th of april
After the funeral of Frankish Knight. I prepaerd my army to march to my kingdom The lands of the dragons also called by travellers Mithdrill because of the blacksmith's that make strong weapons and armor for soldiers.
On there way back to my kingdom i had got a message from The Bulgrians that they are under assault from the Byzantines. And if we will come to Bulgaria to help them in battle against Byzantine.
9th of april
When i and my army had returned to my kingdom i had called all the lords of my kingdom to have a meating for the question if we will aid The Bulgrians in batlle against Byzantines. We came to a desicion that we will go to War!! once again we had send a message to The Bulgrians that we will send a army worthy of the kingdom Mithdrill and that the army will march in a month from our lands.
We also asked the people of my kindom if they had agreed whit ouwer desicion. They answer was To WAR!!. We will beginning tomorrow to prepare our forces for war. But for now we will rest.
the knightly sword
09-04-2005, 15:38
TKS logg 9th april 1005
three days good rest as earl of york restores life power back after a long and cold war . ive recuited soldiers and heavy cavlary as order from the king , 300 soldiers has come and is still under traning but more will come the officers said as they have stil not spread the recuitment news all over the province . i still worry about normens and there allies , we might have defeated them but who knows what they are planning , i never saw there allies in battle. it will take many months to march and king of italy havent been kind since we defeated the normens , i think the duke of milano have tryed to convice him that were hostile and have succeded but the king havent attacked us yet i think he`s waiting for the right moment. byztine march will be very hard .
10th April
l agreed with sir Nike to persue my king to send aid to Bulgarians, as Byzantins propose a threat to us as well. l left Mercia emediatly, before the others, to organise an army to be ready till the others arrive. l hear that Bulgarians are in a tough situation, and l must be very quick, as the Mercians will need a long time to organise
Angryminer
09-04-2005, 16:15
Angryminer's Tale
Chapter 3
Word spread under the troops of Sire Dobber that we are marching against Byzantia. I don't know how far that is, but rumours say the march will be very hard and lead through hostile territory. Many of the soldiers are in fear and think aloud about leaving the army as soon as they get a chance. No one of us wants to march through enemy territory to fight an enemy we never heard about.
The morale of the other men is wavering but I will follow Sire Dobber's command as good as I can and try to convince the others to hold on. I hope this will earn me respect with my commanders so I may get appointed to a higher rank.
Angryminer
Nike's Diary - 12th of April
Around a week since the recruitment began. Many men have gathered, eager for battle. Or maybe they just like my beer... :cheers: I don't know, but in both cases, my kingdom has found a strong ally. Strong allies, actualy! Lord Hawk Knight from Mithdrill has also agreed to join our "defensive crusade". And I spoke with my friend Xuca, who has went off to speak with the king of Serbia for help. After all, if we fall, Serbia will be the next and after that God knows... All these good news bring hope to my heart. But, ofcourse, there'll always be something to ruin it. The morale of the men is getting low. I can't blame them! If I was on their place, would I agree to cross all of the known civilised world to a land I know almost nothing about, to travel through hostile teritories, when no one knows if I'd even reach this distant land? :silly: Oh, wait, I already did, when accepting to come here, seeking for help. Anyway, that's not the main problem. Some beer should be enough to lift their spirits. But I sailed to the mainland a few days ago to scout ahead. There I've received news that the Byzantines have signed a peace treaty with the Arabs. This means that almost the whole might of Byzantium will strike down at the heart of the Balkans. There are also rumours they've drawn a large number of Seljuk Turkish mercenaries. Hah! They pretend to be the leaders of Eastern Christianity, but draw infidels to fight for them! Just their typical trick! I still remember those Norman mercenaries, who pillaged and sacked the city of Serdica (or Sofia as some call it)... Hmm... Could there be a connection between those Normans and Byzantium?
12th of April
NaVatar Journal
What a turn of event.After the death of our mighty captain Frankish,may he rest in peace,he left me the throne of Mercia and the legendary sword Exalibur.I'm very honoured by that but now i got a huge load on my shoulders.
I never thought being a king was this hard,all this responsbilty,and non-stop listening to spoiled nobles who can't find another way of spending a day then to pester me with micro-problems....I really have to hire some dudes who can take care of these nobles.....My sword-arm longs for the battlefield.
After the total victory against the Normans we got another problem on our hands.Byzantines have been attacking our ally Bulgaria and now we are rallying all the troops our land can muster and soon we will ride out and meet another mighty foe.
*Later that day*
I finally got out of the throne room for some fresh air.
I was inspecting our army today and noticed that their morale was low.....so i handed out beer for the hole army....hehehe the nobles really didn't like that idea,serves them right.
Soon we will have gathered sufficeint troops for our crusade.I will not make the mistake of not have enough food-supplys for our troops, 'cause if it's something i have learned it is that a soldier,even if it's the strongest one on the planet,he will not fight well with a empty stomache.
The trip to Bysantium will be tough but we will make it there and kick some bysantium-butt
Prince Eric of the Lorah Clan
09-04-2005, 23:03
One beer for Dobber, Eric! Actually, a beer for everybody! :cheers:
Very well, then, another round of drinks for everyone...:cheers:
the knightly sword
09-04-2005, 23:42
a bottle of whisky
Webmaster
10-04-2005, 01:06
i take an "äppler" (hessian national drink, comparable to cider) on the late victory over amsterdam of the frankfurt galaxy ;)
touchdown ... 1 2 3 .... frankfurt galaxy
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Prince Eric of the Lorah Clan
10-04-2005, 01:17
Hi, Webi and TKS! Here are your drinks... :cheers:
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