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Adventures of Xuca
18th june
I'm alot better now since sir Dobber treated my wounds. But I still can't hold a sword properly. After I rest, I'll discuss with him about the plan of assaulting the town. But I can see dark clouds on the horizont. They'll come here by the night, and after that it could rain for atleast a week with small pauses. I don't think we could attack before tomorrow, but I'll talk about it with Sir Dobber...
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Also it's currently so damned hot here (in Germany). I'd die for something cool to drink (actually I think I'll die if I don't drink something cool). :cheers:
it is also damn hot here in Holland :cool: :cheers:
Grrrrrrr.... :angry: :mad: :bash: It's damn cold here in Serbia, but I already whined about that...
Prince Eric, make them drink water until they tell us a tale!
I don't think Sakim is going to take any action until the forces are back together, but that is right Angryminer has already written himself back to Kuno and Sakim.
Sakim you are causing these bards to get thirsty! Okay Angryminer has gone as far as he can until someone else posts, so go ahead and serve Angryminer.
Angryminer
15-07-2005, 16:15
Wohoo! :cheers: *cheers* (in all meanings this word has)
Angryminer
Journal of Sakim - 15th of June
Today Angryminer and Traveller returned to our camp with 35,000 men and Traveller is indeed a nobleman, a Bulgarian nobleman. Where is Comrade Dobber? I must find out, maybe he is not returning and I will not have to turn on my friend. Most of my men have deserted by this time and Kuno is curious, I continue to tell him they are on scouting patrol, but he is skeptical.
I met with Angryminer, Traveller and Kuno to discuss the coming battle. It appears the plan is to attack Adrianople and use it as a base to build their numbers and prepare their armies for the attack on Constantinople. When I asked of Comrade Dobber, I was informed that he had ridden north to find the other promised forces. So this is not all of the aid the Bulgarians are receiving, it appears I must stay around a bit longer. I need to know how many troops Comrade Dobber returns with and maybe I can hear some crucial planning of the assault on Constantinople.
I must have the men that are still in camp remain for a while longer, there would surely be suspicions if I alone remained. I will send a couple of men to Adrianople to warn them of the impending attack. I gathered 2 of my most trusted assiciates and saw them safely out of camp with the message. Once they deliver the message they are to return here, stating they were out on patrol and saw heavy activity at the city of Adrianople. Imagine the surprise when we arrive at Adrianople and there is no one there, all the people and supplies gone. The forces there would surely have lost to this force and they would be better used in defending Constantinople! Oh yes the Caliph will be happy.
Okay, I've posted, I'll have my 6 beers now, 1 from Eric, 1 from Conquestare Legionare, 1 from Richard, 1 from Angryminer and 2 from Dobber. :cheers:
hawk_knight
15-07-2005, 19:28
Okay, I've posted, I'll have my 6 beers now, 1 from Eric, 1 from Conquestare Legionare, 1 from Richard, 1 from Angryminer and 2 from Dobber. :cheers:
you forgot one sakim my round of beer :wink: :cheers: :biggrin:
Okay I missed one from Hawk_Knight, I'll have my 7 beers then!
Prince Eric of the Lorah Clan
15-07-2005, 23:30
Okay, I've posted, I'll have my 6 beers now, 1 from Eric, 1 from Conquestare Legionare, 1 from Richard, 1 from Angryminer and 2 from Dobber. :cheers:
Okay, your beer is served! Enjoy!:cheers:
Traveller
16-07-2005, 17:10
Sakim, you can't count! You forgot also my beer! :cheers:
Angryminer
16-07-2005, 17:31
Maybe he's too drunk to count anymore?
Angryminer
Oh lads, I'm a little "out of order", haven't been here for a while.
Hm, is this beer mug for me? Thanks :cheers:
Well, come back to the story.
Desert Notes
In a few days being in Constantinople I've found its people nice and friendly. The great city, but pretending to be conquered. People eyes said how they were frightened. In these few days of rest and thinking I've uncovered more beauty of The Capital, I've even met my old friend. After conversation I decided to help as much as I can to defend the city...
Another good new: scouts have brought news that Caliph's army is close and soon will reach the shore.
I'll be waiting
Prince Eric of the Lorah Clan
18-07-2005, 23:19
Heretic, our Dear Lady, a tankard of beer for you!:cheers:
Hey guys, sorry haven't been able to post, but haven't got much time lately, been going through some life changing thing.
Knight Richard's adventure
Chap 19: A dangereous road ahead.
June 21, 1005
Today early in the morning Hawk knight gave the order to begin the march to serbia. We both knew that it will be dangerous as the bysantines won't hasitate on sending mersenaries or assasins to delay the advance of help. Also the rebels will try to do the same, so Hawk knight deviced a sort of a plan in case we were to be ambushed. We would march on a file beg enought to be able to stand a ambush and a special formation leaving archers in center, Infantry to both sides, cavarly in front/back and his special group of dragons on air looking for anything that might be dangerous. Most of hte day we marched without any problem, but as night grew nearer the skys became black and soon after a huge storm began. We had to make camp fast to protect the men from the rain, as diseases could begin and spread rapidly. It is midningt but I can't sleep. I had a dream where a ladder from Anglia dies on a great bloody battle. The strange thing is that his hair and face looked much like mine. I also for the first time in many weeks had a dream about my dear friend, Roger who had gave his life fighting alone my side. He said soemthing to me, but I couldn't understand and I woke up after that. So now I'm on my tent trying to go back to sleep as we begin our march tomorrow if the sky is clear.
Traveller
21-07-2005, 17:22
Eric, another round on me! All my worries about school and university are over and I can finally have a rest! :cheers:
Tomorrow I might also write something, because it seems our part's a little "dead"!
Prince Eric of the Lorah Clan
21-07-2005, 23:22
A round of beer on Traveller. :cheers:
Traveller
22-07-2005, 17:42
Traveller's Log - June 18th
Views on the Horizon
Today we finally reinforced our allies. We're nearly 30 km. from Adrianople and tomorrow we'll probably attack the last fortress on our way. Of course, we'll have to discuss our plans with the others first, but I think they won't have anything in mind. Besides, even with our reinforcements, we're still too vulnerable here in the open. If the Romeans launch surprisingly a massive attack with all their sttrength, I don't know if we'll be able to withstand. We need a city with good fortifications, large enough to support our men. The only such city nearby is Adrianople, so we have to take it, no matter what. While I was still in Bulgaria, I ordered to immediately send provisions to this city and in four-five days they'll arive there, enough to support our army for a week or two, even if Adrianople's supplies are low. And after Adrianople falls, only Constantinople will be left. Oh, if we could only bring the Arabs on our side... Then the Great City will be smashed by two great waves and our glory shall be unsurpassed by any other man or country! Finally, justice shall rule over these lands under the sceptre of the Bulgarian tzar! But are the Arabs, those infidels, trustworthy? If I judge by Sakim - yes! When we arrived today, I saw that the men were fewer than we left them, mainly the men of Sakim. Obviously they had a fight with the Romeans and the Arabs have taken the main blow and thus, the biggest casualties. It seems Sakim really is a man of honour and is one, who we could put our trust upon. Even more, he's a modest man. He didn't complain about his casualties, nor he bragged about how he has repulsed the attack. We really have a great luck with allies such as these! But it seems the Romeans have a similar luck as well. Kuno told me that his scouts have seen a huge fleet, heading towards Constantinople, bearing the signs of the Fatimids. Just when I was thinking of the infidels and they come - could we be more lucky?! But Kuno didn't agree with me. He said that a few days earlier he saw a messenger of the Caliph, entering the gates of Constantinople. This would probably mean that they're not coming to take advantage of the war, but to help the foul Romeans. The Basileus's money have probably found their way to the Alexandrian coffers... Still, there is a hope inside me. Kuno said that the messenger hasn't left the city, he hasn't made contact with the fleet. Maybe he's kept as a prisoner? Maybe he was there to declare war? But it's not a he. It's a She - the Heretic, Caliph's most special agent. He wouldn't risk her life to send her in a hostile city. Hmm... I only hope that the fleet will continue its way to Constantinople. If they land somewhere to the west of us, then we'll be in big trouble - Adrianople's small garrison to the north, Constantinople's armies to the east and Caliph's army to the west of us. Our only chance is to take Adrianople as soon as possible and await new reinforcements from Bulgaria. That's why I immediately sent a messenger to my king to inform him of the new situation and ask for his help. I also hope that Dobber will soon come back to boost the morale of the men. I haven' seen him since he left us in Ohrid in search of the "other reinforcements". What reinforcements? Aren't they the Mercian reinforcements?! Of course, I won't reject any extra help, but I can't even dream of such... I know only that these lands shall once again be soaked with blood soon. A great battle is coming, a battle the world has never seen before and probably will never see again...
Traveller
24-07-2005, 23:29
Hey, come on, people! I know it's summer, but sure you could spare a few minutes to write something!
Should I buy another drink for everyone, who writes something in the story?
Prince Eric of the Lorah Clan
24-07-2005, 23:41
Hey, come on, people! I know it's summer, but sure you could spare a few minutes to write something!
Should I buy another drink for everyone, who writes something in the story?
I think maybe they have had too much to drink and are now too drunk to write! :silly:
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