KotF Seneschal's and Nobles' Reports [Archive]

AussieGiant

08-15-2009, 17:45

SENESHAL REPORT Season 1 (1081)

Le Trésor Royal:

My King, Dauphin, nobles of the realm. The first season went very well.

Unfortunately Mother church informed me that no new priests were available last season so I was unable to fulfill that requirement.

In the mean time Cardinal Etienne Courtois moved towards Toulouse as the “faith” seems sadly lacking there.

I have to report that Her Highness, Princess Constance, was unable to secure Angers from the English, she certainly made a valiant attempt but we were rebuffed on both occasions.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%201/kingdoms2009-08-1510-11-40-04.jpg

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%201/kingdoms2009-08-1510-12-18-29.jpg

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%201/kingdoms2009-08-1510-12-22-96.jpg

Unfortunately our beloved Princess seems to have picked up a heathen German as a suitor. God knows what he was doing fraternising with the English but I have seen him in the flesh and he is more German than a bloody Rottweiler. In addition our relations with the English have tragically worsened.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%201/kingdoms2009-08-1510-12-42-46.jpg

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%201/kingdoms2009-08-1510-12-33-04.jpg

Given the lopsided position in Metz, our spy is heading to Bruges.

In addition a diplomat was commissioned and will be available next season.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%201/kingdoms2009-08-1510-32-28-93.jpg

In a surprising move given our pending “issues” with the Holy Roman Empire we have secured trade rights with them. It also cost them 1500 florins.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%201/kingdoms2009-08-1510-30-10-43.jpg

I'm pleased to provide the following construction report:

Toulouse a small chapel
Dijon a grain exchange
Rheims began roads (completed)
Rennes a grain exchange

Paris, well the money dried up once a number of mercenary regiments were recruited so nothing could be constructed.

That leads me to the defense of this realm.

le Ministère de la Guerre:

In the north the King received two regiments of mercenary crossbowmen near Bruges. Our forces are gathering for the coming siege.

In the south the Dauphin's man, Christophe de Peronne was able to recruit two regiments of mercenary spearmen for the pending attacks in northern Spain.

Duke de Champagne has begun the siege of Metz.

And in developments that have caught me entirely by surprise, while I was watching some paint drying in Rennes while administering the Realm and I had a vision from one of God's representatives on earth.

He has instructed me to create a more equitable situation for the realm.

This requires Bretagne to take a more active roll in the coming seasons.

In short my lords “we” are heading over the channel to acquire some land. I am sure this will be of long term benefit to the realm as a whole.

Given this development, mercenaries will be a little harder to come by in the next few seasons. I am sure that with the regiments currently available we will be able to achieve our goals.

Here is the current reports from across the realm.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%201/kingdoms2009-08-1510-32-52-85.jpg

OOC: Save here: 24 Hours to go.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4938

Cultured Drizzt fan

08-15-2009, 20:10

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4940

Moved up so I am in a position to join my lord in his battle. :bow:

Ramses II CP

08-16-2009, 04:35

Taking the save, back momentarily.

:egypt:

Ramses II CP

08-16-2009, 04:45

Back:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/vnjzyj2zzdy/KOTF-1083-2.zip

:egypt:

OverKnight

08-16-2009, 13:41

Taking Save, Assaulting Metz

OverKnight

08-16-2009, 14:24

Metz has been taken by storm.

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/zmetzresult.jpg

We now have more Florins to spend.

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/metzreward.jpg

I seem to have punched a hole in the castle wall. Considering the Germans in the area, perhaps the Seneschal might want to spend some of our new found riches on repairs?

New Save: KotF 1083-3 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4942)

_Tristan_

08-16-2009, 17:03

Taking save

.... And back (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4943)

Our spy is in Bruges but has not managed to create the conditions yet for our entry into the city.

The siege has begun and the Order men are welcome to join me at my camp. (OOC : to join the King's stack)

AussieGiant

08-16-2009, 18:46

SENESHAL REPORT Season 2 (1083)

Le Trésor Royal:

My King, Dauphin, nobles of the realm. The second season was a surprise on many levels.

Her Highness, Princess Constance was extremely busy again this season. I must commend her for the work she is doing for the realm. She is a credit to her father and to the kingdom as a whole.

With the consent of the King, Prince Louis has married the Spanish Princess Teresa el Valiente. It is clear they regards us highly as we received 3000 florins, trade rights, map information and military access plus a royal alliance between our two kingdoms for a piece of our esteemed Prince's arse.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%202/kingdoms2009-08-1619-52-36-92.jpg

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%202/kingdoms2009-08-1619-54-46-29.jpg

The bride looked lovely.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%202/kingdoms2009-08-1619-55-03-03.jpg

The occasion was one of real celebration.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%202/kingdoms2009-08-1619-55-12-43.jpg

The negotiation was a credit to her Highness Princess Constance. I once again commend her for the skill and diplomacy she has shown and continues to display. For her efforts she has gain some renown across Europe.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%202/kingdoms2009-08-1619-55-36-82.jpg

For her troubles we now have a young noble of some repute who wishes her hand in marriage. I will leave it to the King to remove this troublesome cad.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%202/kingdoms2009-08-1620-04-39-21.jpg

Our diplomat secured trade rights with the Milanese and will now head towards Portugal to secure trade with them.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%202/kingdoms2009-08-1619-56-38-98.jpg

Our spy is currently in Bruges serving the King.

The following nobles have also been recognised for outstanding achievements.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%202/kingdoms2009-08-1620-05-03-21.jpg

I'm pleased to provide the following construction report:

Metz: repaired the war and is building a mustering hall.
Rheims: a small church
Paris: a Market

The following construction efforts have been completed:

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%202/kingdoms2009-08-1620-05-06-60.jpg

Finally we have another task from the lesser nobility. I intend to make good on their request.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%202/kingdoms2009-08-1620-04-57-03.jpg

le Ministère de la Guerre:

In the south the Dauphin was able to recruit one regiment of mercenary crossbowmen for the pending attacks in northern Spain.

For myself, the pending trip across the channel means I've secured one regiment of mercenary crossbowmen.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%202/kingdoms2009-08-1619-57-28-92.jpg

Duke de Champagne was successful in his assault of Metz. Well done Sir!!

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/zmetzresult.jpg

Here is the current reports from across the realm.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%202/kingdoms2009-08-1620-05-10-14.jpg

OOC: Save here: 24 Hours to go.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4944

Cultured Drizzt fan

08-16-2009, 20:11

Taking the save
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4945

joined my lord in his siege.

AussieGiant

08-16-2009, 22:06

We have an unintentional rule violation by me regarding ship movement.

Don't take action on the save until I sort it out.

-EDIT-

Save is now open. Use CDf's latest one.

The ruling by Zim is that the "trip" continues, however I will purchase the extra ship when I land and remove one unit so we have moved only 4 units.

Happy hunting all.

Ramses II CP

08-17-2009, 13:22

Taking the save.

:egypt:

Ramses II CP

08-17-2009, 13:25

Save is back:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/zwymmujwxmt/KOTF-1084-2.zip

(As an OOC note I moved Gontran de Linars out of Toulouse to see if I could scout out what kind of men were in that little Milanese stack nearby, but he couldn't see them either. This accounts for his reduced movement rate.)

:egypt:

ULC

08-17-2009, 13:55

Taking the save

Vladimir

08-17-2009, 14:02

While in general this report contains good news for France, but there is one troubling bit. It appears our most noble Seneschal has decided to send troops instead of a diplomat across the Channel. I don't know how the invasion of the isles will satisfy edict 1.8.1.

I do however, commend his hearty seafaring skills. To fit so many men at arms in such a small fleet is remarkable. Perhaps we can use his skills in moving people from a distant location. Say, Africa, for example.

de Linars

ULC

08-17-2009, 14:10

Save back - joined the Roi's army (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4946)

As a note to the Roi, the spy this turn has successfully opened the gates for us. I hope he is rewarded for his good work.

_Tristan_

08-17-2009, 20:59

Taking save

_Tristan_

08-17-2009, 22:24

Bruges is taken (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4947)

We've lost few of our men and I commend the men of The Order for the good show they put on. I particularly commend the behaviour of Sieur de Neufville, who if a bit reckless, has shown great valour. (OOC : de Neufville and Philippe both gained +1 chevron).

I also thank our spy Aubry Fevre and send him to our Senechal for further orders.

The suitor that came asking for my daughter's hand has been rebuked but I've found a new use for him : from today, Sieur Arnaud de Vilaines shall be my shieldbearer (OOC : I've declined the marriage offer and got the "retinue expands" message at the same time...). War should take all matters of love out of his head quickly.

Zim

08-18-2009, 16:49

Taking the save.

Zim

08-18-2009, 17:19

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4949

Got rid of pagan magicians, and cleaned up some tourney entrant traits.

AussieGiant

08-18-2009, 17:29

SENESHAL REPORT Season 3 (1084)

Le Trésor Royal:

My King, Dauphin, nobles of the realm. The third season was a qualified success.

After his successful mission for the King our agent is now heading to Wales which will hopefully bring about the same result.

Ser Bertin was able to build a watch tower east of Metz. It produced a certain level of “realisation” as to the activities of our German neighbours. They are blatantly disregarding our borders and are threatening Rheims as I write. This could be construed as an act of war in my opinion however cooler heads have advised me not to take this view.

Based on the lesser nobility's request and in line with Edict 1.3, I recruited a priest in Toulouse. This was met with great satisfaction in Rome.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%203/kingdoms2009-08-1818-46-09-29.jpg

Our diplomat is now heading towards a meeting with the Portuguese princess located near the Pyrenees. I hope he is as successful as Princess Constance.

Her Highness is now heading to Rome by way of Venice to secure another task by the lesser nobility. They do seem to have a number of demands these days, however they have an endless supply of rewards so I amuse them.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%203/kingdoms2009-08-1818-45-36-57.jpg

The following nobles have also been recognised for outstanding achievements.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%203/kingdoms2009-08-1818-45-58-14.jpg

I'm pleased to provide the following construction report:

Toulouse; Land clearance

The following construction have been completed:

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%203/kingdoms2009-08-1818-45-53-18.jpg

le Ministère de la Guerre:

In the south the Dauphin continues his siege of Zaragoza .

Thierry de Rochefort and myself have begun the siege of Caernarvon. The English seem intent on the place as well.

Plus the King has successfully taken Bruges.

Here is the current reports from across the realm.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%203/kingdoms2009-08-1818-45-48-07.jpg

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%203/kingdoms2009-08-1818-46-03-45.jpg

OOC: Save here: 24 Hours to go.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4950

Ramses II CP

08-18-2009, 22:54

Taking the save! (Could I ask that you make a new post in the future rather than edit AG? I missed when this came open.)

:egypt:

Ramses II CP

08-19-2009, 00:32

Save is back:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/dtkmqzru35t/KOTF-1086-1.zip

:egypt:

woad&fangs

08-19-2009, 00:37

Taking save

woad&fangs

08-19-2009, 00:50

http://rapidshare.com/files/268927954/KOTF-1086-2.rar.html
Returned Bertin to Metz.

Vladimir

08-19-2009, 02:35

Taking Gontran out for a walk.

Vladimir

08-19-2009, 03:08

Back. And it had absolutely nothing to do with whoring (http://rapidshare.com/files/268956129/KOTF-1086-Whorin_3_.rar.html).

Cecil XIX

08-19-2009, 04:36

Taking the save.

Cecil XIX

08-19-2009, 04:55

Save returned. (http://rapidshare.com/files/268978629/KOTF-1086-Whorin_4_.sav.html)

KnightnDay

08-19-2009, 15:32

Taking the save.

KnightnDay

08-19-2009, 15:37

Save back. Thomas off to Rheims to keep an eye on the Kaiser's minions.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4952

_Tristan_

08-21-2009, 13:32

Taking save

_Tristan_

08-21-2009, 13:51

New save (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4953)

Constructed a fort near Bruges with funds allocated by the Senechal, to prevent further German incursions into French lands.

Mercenary crossbowmen have agreed to be lodged in the fort in exchange of pay (OOC : free upkeep).

The King is now in Reims, overseeing the movement of the Germans in the area, making sure they do not ravage our Champagne vineyards...

AussieGiant

08-23-2009, 22:05

SENESHAL REPORT Season 4 (1086)

Le Trésor Royal:

My King, Dauphin, nobles of the realm. The fourth season was rather dull with tensions increasing between us and the English.

Our agent has detected a rather large and well trained English army. Not that I really needed our royal spy to tell me this as the English bastard has decide to strike camp directly opposite me at the siege of Caernarvon!!

Duc de Champagne was able to build another watch tower on our eastern border. The one thing you can not say is that our Germanic neighbours are happy to stay at home.

Based on Edict 1.3 I recruit another priest, this time in Paris. This was in addition to another Diplomat who will be heading to Scotland as soon as he has mastered the art of eating haggis and speaking their unintelligible language.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%204/kingdoms2009-08-2322-21-08-60.jpg

We have a man petitioning the King for privilege and station. It shall be interesting to see what our beloved King does.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%204/kingdoms2009-08-2322-21-00-93.jpg

Our other diplomat swung by Bordeaux and attempted to secure Angers from the English. The wine is still good and they have not yet turned it into sheep piss, unfortunately that little slip of my tongue made it into the negotiations and I could swear we are starting to annoying our Kings cousin.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%204/kingdoms2009-08-2322-18-11-89.jpg

Never mind.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%204/kingdoms2009-08-2322-18-25-03.jpg

Her Highness dropped in on the Venetians, it was a wonderfully successful venture, gaining us trade rights and their maps plus the joy of our lessor nobility who saw fit to provide us with two regiments of mounted Sargent's in Paris.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%204/kingdoms2009-08-2322-04-49-57.jpg

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%204/kingdoms2009-08-2322-05-11-07.jpg

The following nobles have also been recognised for outstanding achievements.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%204/kingdoms2009-08-2322-21-16-64.jpg

I'm pleased to provide the following construction report:

Nothing.

And you can blame all these laws regarding priest and diplomatic missions on this.

I did manage to repair the wall in Zaragoza though.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%204/kingdoms2009-08-2322-21-11-92.jpg

No construction has been completed this season.

However I hope to be able to have the resuorces to upgrade Metz next season.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%204/kingdoms2009-08-2322-21-19-96.jpg

le Ministère de la Guerre:

In the south the Dauphin has taken Zaragoza and is now sieging Valencia.

Thierry de Rochefort and myself continue the siege of Caernarvon. The English seem to have a certain, attraction to this place.

Things seem to be afoot as our apparent neighbours are active and using some rather provocative methods.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%204/kingdoms2009-08-2322-21-28-21.jpg

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%204/kingdoms2009-08-2322-21-48-07.jpg

Here is the current reports from across the realm.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%204/kingdoms2009-08-2322-21-33-17.jpg

OOC: Save here: 24 Hours to go.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4957

AussieGiant

08-24-2009, 17:39

Taking the save to be a knight not a Seneschal.

Back comments in the Council.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4958

AussieGiant

08-24-2009, 20:55

Taking the save for the Seneschal's work.

Actually I can't because Louis has an adoption to decide.

_Tristan_

08-24-2009, 21:25

Taking save.. if you don't mind..

Back real soon...

Ramses II CP

08-24-2009, 21:51

Edit: nope, later!

_Tristan_

08-24-2009, 21:54

Save is back (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4959)

Announcement in the Conseil thread

Ramses II CP

08-24-2009, 22:31

Uploading now, Valencia is taken. Details to follow

:egypt:

Ramses II CP

08-24-2009, 22:33

Save is back (I'll PM AG):

http://www.mediafire.com/file/dvnwmyz3ugd/KOTF-1087-3.zip

Did it so fast I forgot I had mercenary spearmen on the way to Valencia I could've used. Casualties much higher than I would've liked.

:egypt:

ULC

08-24-2009, 23:06

Taking the save VERY QUICKLY!

-Ah, nevermind

Ignoramus

08-25-2009, 09:41

Taking the save:

Ignoramus

08-25-2009, 13:26

http://rapidshare.com/files/271288376/KOTF-1087-4.zip.html

Gaspard fought a company of German Spearmen and Archers near Philippe, who joined in.

Cecil XIX

08-25-2009, 15:37

Taking the save.

Cecil XIX

08-25-2009, 15:44

Save returned. (http://rapidshare.com/files/271335798/KOTF-1087-5.sav.html)

Raymond has returned to Dijon.

OverKnight

08-25-2009, 16:41

Taking the save.

OverKnight

08-25-2009, 16:58

With the Seneschal's permission, I have hired two companies of mercenaries, crossbowmen and spearmen, and laid siege to Staufen. The German Prince Henry and his retinue are the only garrison. I will await their response on the Rhine.

KOTF-1087-6 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4960)

ULC

08-25-2009, 18:55

No, it appears not - disregard

AussieGiant

08-25-2009, 23:21

Took save.

We have a defensive battle.

OK you are up. The large stack has come up behind you while you are besieging Staufen.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4961

OverKnight

08-26-2009, 01:18

Taking the save.

OverKnight

08-26-2009, 02:01

The battle is won.

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/zstaufvic.jpg

Both Dieter von Magdeburg and Prince Henry are dead and their armies destroyed. Staufen has been seized and sacked. (OOC: AG I saved as soon as I could after the battle so you could see AI moves. The occupation screen for Staufen will show up after the German moves, please select sack. Have to pay the mercs some how. :beam:)

KOTF-1087-9 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4962)

AussieGiant

08-26-2009, 17:26

Taking the save. Sacking by command.

AussieGiant

08-26-2009, 17:53

SENESHAL REPORT Season 5 (1087)

Le Trésor Royal:

My King, Dauphin, nobles of the realm. If the fourth season was rather dull the fifth was entirely eventful. Explanation will be given in the latter part of the report.

Our new diplomat is heading towards the Scottish capital as the edict states. Of course I could in fact treaty with the Scottish kings man near Paris but the edict is clear.

We have another man petitioning the Dauphin for privilege and station.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%205/kingdoms2009-08-2618-30-36-89.jpg

Her Highness Princess Constance arrived in Rome and presented herself to the Pope, he seems entirely charmed by her and we secured trade and her stature across Europe became even more impressive.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%205/kingdoms2009-08-2600-03-57-15.jpg

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%205/kingdoms2009-08-2600-04-16-04.jpg

The following nobles and royal family events have taken place.

I congratulate the Prince in his new daughter.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%205/kingdoms2009-08-2618-30-49-65.jpg

I'm pleased to provide the following construction report:

Metz: Mustering Hall
Rennes: Roads
Bruges: Roads

All the above construction has been completed in the last season.

le Ministère de la Guerre:

Ser de Rochefort and myself managed to take Caernarvon.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%205/kingdoms2009-08-2418-44-01-28.jpg

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%205/kingdoms2009-08-2419-01-57-20.jpg

In addition the large English army camped opposite us must have realised the folly of considering force and has immediately left Wales for southern England.

The most perssing news of the season was the attack by the Holy Roman Empire on our beloved King. As a result we are now at war with the Holy Roman Empire.

Ser de Neufville has had a small skirmish to the north while on the eastern border Duc de Champagne has struck the first successful blow against our neighbours. As a result Staufen is ours!!

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/zstaufvic.jpg

Due to the events of last season I am voiding edict 1.1 and will begin recruitment and construction as I see fit and as listed in your lords orders to me regarding your settlements.

I would caution this though my lords. Her Highness Princess Constance has reliably informed me that while the Holy Roman Empire is teetering on the abyss of excommunication, they are not there yet. We must tread carefully of we may find ourselves dealing with a situation we can ill afford to cope with. Excommunication.

Here is the current report from across the realm.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%205/kingdoms2009-08-2618-30-53-42.jpg

OOC: Save here: 24 Hours to go.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4963

OverKnight

08-27-2009, 14:07

Taking the save.

OverKnight

08-27-2009, 14:25

KOTF-1089-1 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4964)

Hugues left Staufen and has moved to the Moselle ford south of Metz.

_Tristan_

08-27-2009, 18:26

Taking save

_Tristan_

08-27-2009, 18:40

New save (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4968)

Philippe has besieged Antwerp with the help of Simon de Montpierre and Eloi de Montferrat (as allowed by their SOT)

Sieurs Mauvoisin, Neufville and Rethel, Order knights as well as Sieur La Hire are welcome to join in the siege at the earliest opportunity.

Bruges is undefended but taxes have been lowered to compensate, the same shall be done in Paris should Sieur La Hire leave the city.

AussieGiant

08-28-2009, 17:37

Save suspended. We have an issue. See OOC thread.

Ramses II CP

08-28-2009, 20:08

I understand the issues is solved, taking the save.

:egypt:

Ramses II CP

08-28-2009, 20:13

Adoption declined, moves made, save is back:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mdzwnuozwjv/KOTF-1089-3.zip

Updating my SoT and PM'ing AG the changes.

:egypt:

AussieGiant

08-28-2009, 21:01

Taking the save.

AussieGiant

08-28-2009, 21:28

Save opened.

Defensive battle at Antwerp.

Tristan you are being attacked by the German stack to your north.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4970

_Tristan_

08-28-2009, 23:37

Taking save

_Tristan_

08-29-2009, 00:34

Save has been sent to AG to do his shenanigans...

AussieGiant

08-29-2009, 09:25

SENESHAL REPORT Season 6 (1089)

Le Trésor Royal:

My King, Dauphin, nobles of the realm.

Our diplomat heading towards the Scottish capital dropped into the English court. We were politely refused two offers of land trade. The English do not seem to want to give up their possessions on the continent.

Ser Mauvoisin will be pleased to know our standing with the English did not deteriorate further from these negotiations.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%206/kingdoms2009-08-2822-13-37-45.jpg

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%206/kingdoms2009-08-2822-14-27-85.jpg

Her Highness Princess Constance spent some time with the Pope and as a result increased our standing with him at this delicate time.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%206/kingdoms2009-08-2822-10-37-57.jpg

Speak of her Highness, there is another suitor knocking at the door so to speak.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%206/kingdoms2009-08-2909-46-19-09.jpg

It seems the lesser nobility are listening to our King. Dublin has been identified as a target for us. I will begin to make preparations for the invasion.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%206/kingdoms2009-08-2909-46-28-20.jpg

I'm pleased to provide the following construction report:

Toulouse : Road
Dijon: Town Watch

le Ministère de la Guerre:

Firstly congratulations to the King for annihilating the German's who decided to relieve Antwerp.

https://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee86/badlieutenant_bucket/KotF/Antwerp/antwerpvict.jpg

However in response to this defeat the Holy Roman Empire is threatening the very heart of the Kingdom. A substantial force is now less than a season's ride from Paris, Metz, Rheims and Dijon. The only forces in the region are the Duc of Lorraine and the Duc of Bourgogne.

In addition to this, Staufen is now completely abandon and given the English lack of interest we should not simply let the Germans retake it.

I am considering the offer of peace for its return to them.

Recruitment has begun to increase:

Rheims: 1 x Regiment of Town Militia
Paris: 2 Regiments of Town Militia
Toulouse: 2 x Regiments of Mounted Sargents

Here is the current report from across the realm.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%206/kingdoms2009-08-2909-46-34-01.jpg

OOC: Save here: 24 Hours to go.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4974

_Tristan_

08-29-2009, 10:32

Taking save

_Tristan_

08-29-2009, 11:09

Save is back (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4975)

Took Philippe out of Antwerp to single-handedly defeat the remnants of the German army nearby.

Scored a new heroic victory (no battle marker though)

Philippe has now gone down south towards the German army marching on Dijon to bring support to Duc Hugues.

Ramses II CP

08-29-2009, 13:08

Taking the save.

:egypt:

Ramses II CP

08-29-2009, 13:14

Save is back:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mhzymctnz1y/KOTF-1090-2.zip

Louis is headed east and de Perrone is bringing along the mercs behind.

:egypt:

AussieGiant

08-31-2009, 17:37

Taking save.

AussieGiant

08-31-2009, 20:12

SENESHAL REPORT Season 7 (1090)

Le Trésor Royal:

My King, Dauphin, nobles of the realm.

I have the pleasure of announcing that His Highness Prince Henri has come of age and has received his spurs. He is residing in Rheims and is awaiting your commands my King.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%207/kingdoms2009-08-3118-40-15-51.jpg

His Highness Prince Louis was asked to consider giving another man station and rank. It was rejected.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%207/kingdoms2009-08-3118-40-00-62.jpg

In other news regarding the royal family, Princess Constance has failed to reply to quite a number of my missives relating to matters of state and the Papacy. I am starting to become a little concerned about her. Rome is full of vipers and danger, not hearing from her regularly is something I will raise with the King.

Scottish stubbornness has lead to the inability to fulfill one of our edicts.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%207/kingdoms2009-08-3118-34-36-87.jpg

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%207/kingdoms2009-08-3118-34-42-48.jpg

I will attempt again to fulfill the requirements next season.

Our other diplomat is heading towards the Portuguese capital and I hope to have reports of an alliance and trade in the next season.

I'm pleased to provide the following construction beginning:

Rennes: Land Clearance
Antwerp: Town Watch (Repair)
Rheims: Grain Exchange
Zaragoza: Roads
Valencia: Roads
Metz: Upgrading to a Stone Keep.

The following contrustion projects were completed this season:

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%207/kingdoms2009-08-3118-40-08-29.jpg

le Ministère de la Guerre:

The following units were recruited:

Staufen: 1 Regiment of Archers
Rheims: 1 Regiment of Spear Militia

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%207/kingdoms2009-08-3118-40-04-78.jpg

It seems Duc of Lorraine was correct. The Holy Roman Empire has beseiged Dijon. The situation looks very serious from the reports I have received.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%207/kingdoms2009-08-3118-40-23-42.jpg

The Scottish also seem intent on Dublin, so I intend to move immediately across the Irish Sea to lay siege. I simply need a response from my nobles on who will attend the event.

Here is the current report from across the realm.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%207/kingdoms2009-08-3118-40-19-31.jpg

OOC: Save here: 24 Hours to go.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4976

OverKnight

09-01-2009, 00:50

Taking the save.

OverKnight

09-01-2009, 01:02

Myself, Bertin and the army of Lorraine are now in position to support a sally at Dijon (KnightnDay's SoT post prohibited me from moving him, so he'll have to take the save and move his avatar into the stack if he wishes to join). I would suggest that Duc Raymond await Thomas's arrival before attacking, but it is his decision.

Seneschal, as discussed, I have prioritized a company of. . .peasants. . .for Metz to prevent rioting. Once all moves have been made, please adjust the tax levels in Reims to avoid rioting.

KOTF-1092-1 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4977)

econ21

09-01-2009, 01:45

Taking the save.

The Company of the Order of the Fleur de Lys (Hermant, Eloi, Simon and Gaspard) wish to ride to join with the King to the ford on the Rhine. This will leave Antwerp lacking a garrison, but the place is so underdeveloped, it blackens the reputation of any man said to "govern" it. The locals are calling Simon ignorant and me a bad trader!

OOC: Tristan, please make the move for us, thanks.

KnightnDay

09-01-2009, 03:52

Taking the save

KnightnDay

09-01-2009, 04:01

Save back. Thomas reinforces Hugues along with the spear militia of Rheims.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4978

_Tristan_

09-01-2009, 08:12

Taking save

Cecil XIX

09-01-2009, 08:17

EDIT: Touche, Tristan.

_Tristan_

09-01-2009, 08:31

New save (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4980)

Sorry, Cecil for the bad timing...

Moved Philippe and the Order of the fleur de lys (Neufville, Mauvoisin, Montferrat, Montpierre) to the Rhine ford but lacked movement to attack the stack there.

Moved militia from Bruges to Antwerp and from Paris to Bruges.

Northnovas, Robert won't be needed and you're free to move him towards Brittany (He couldn't have joined the royal army and it would have taken him further away from where he wanted to go)

Cecil XIX

09-01-2009, 09:23

Taking the save.

Cecil XIX

09-01-2009, 10:02

Save Returned. (http://rapidshare.com/files/274195172/KOTF-1092-4.sav.html)

Having to worry about five avatars all while taking pictures is an unpleasent experience. Still, I don't lose anyone!

OverKnight

09-01-2009, 13:37

Taking a peek at the save.

OverKnight

09-01-2009, 13:54

Looks like someone got chocolate in my peanut butter, er I mean cavalry got to my bowmen.

Hugues is heading back to the Staufen bridge with his battered army. Taxes in Reims adjusted to avoid rioting. The other Lorraine nobles and the Reims militia were left behind because they had less movement points.

KOTF-1092-5 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4981)

AussieGiant

09-01-2009, 19:46

Taking the save.

AussieGiant

09-01-2009, 21:15

Handing back the save with no changes.

Turn will be moved tomorrow night.

Ramses II CP

09-02-2009, 13:07

Taking the save.

:egypt:

Ramses II CP

09-02-2009, 13:36

Marseille has been taken, save is back:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/edxmy0rtwnv/KOTF-1092-6.zip

:egypt:

AussieGiant

09-02-2009, 17:20

Taking save for end of turn.

AussieGiant

09-02-2009, 18:53

SENESHAL REPORT Season 8 (1092)

Le Trésor Royal:

My King, Dauphin, nobles of the realm.

It was a busy year for diplomacy.

Firstly we managed to gain some head way with the stubborn Scots. They have accepted a trade agreement with some florins added but refused an alliance with an additional sweetener. I will continue to attempt to fulfill the edict.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KorF%208/kingdoms2009-09-0218-35-57-51.jpg

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KorF%208/kingdoms2009-09-0218-36-18-82.jpg

In Portugal we managed to secure and alliance and trade rights but just failed to secure military access.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KorF%208/kingdoms2009-09-0218-40-02-96.jpg

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KorF%208/kingdoms2009-09-0218-40-20-35.jpg

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KorF%208/kingdoms2009-09-0218-40-27-12.jpg

I will attempt again to fulfill the requirements next season.

As such our standing with Portugal and Spain increased as a result.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KorF%208/kingdoms2009-09-0218-40-34-59.jpg

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KorF%208/kingdoms2009-09-0218-46-34-81.jpg

Her Highness Princess Constance was accosted by yet another suitor. I leave it to her father to remove this annoyance. I must also formally reiterate here in the Seneschals report that Her Highness seems to have gone missing. All inquiries to her whereabouts in Rome have been met with no success. The Pope himself has sent his concerns to the Seneschals office.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KorF%208/kingdoms2009-09-0218-46-28-57.jpg

I'm pleased to provide the following construction beginning:

Antwerp: Roads
Marseilles: Roads
Bruges: Grain Exchange

The following construction projects were completed this season:

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KorF%208/kingdoms2009-09-0218-46-40-62.jpg

It looks like the English have decided that the secret war is to begin.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KorF%208/kingdoms2009-09-0218-46-53-98.jpg

That and another key indicator is the situation around Dublin as an example of their strength and intentions. I will be make a quick departure from Ireland in the coming season as the situation is beyond our resources.

le Ministère de la Guerre:

The following units were recruited:

Toulouse: 2 Regiments of Mounted Sargents.
Metz: 1 Regiment of Peasants.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KorF%208/kingdoms2009-09-0218-46-37-53.jpg

The Holy Roman Empire has besieging Staufen. I am not even sure we can do anything about it.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KorF%208/kingdoms2009-09-0218-46-50-26.jpg

We have become the largest kingdom in the known world.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KorF%208/kingdoms2009-09-0218-46-43-43.jpg

Here is the current report from across the realm.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KorF%208/kingdoms2009-09-0218-46-46-35.jpg

OOC: Save here: 24 Hours to go.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4984

_Tristan_

09-02-2009, 21:31

Taking save

_Tristan_

09-02-2009, 23:22

Save is back (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4985)

Declined the adoption offer.

Philippe has rode out to Frankfurt to demand the liberation of his daughter from the Kaiser himself.

The Order knights and Philippe's infantry have been left behind at the Rhine Ford to prevent any further agressive move by the Germans.

One (or two) of the Order knights could leave the army and deal with the small German army in northern Flanders, with my permission.

The suitor of Constance has been sent back to his home, as I found him unwilling to put his life at risk to go and fetch her back from the German eagle's talons.

OOC : sorry for taking so long with the save but the wife had a sudden and unavoidable need of Internet...:wall:

Vladimir

09-02-2009, 23:32

Gontran's feeling frisky! Taking the save.

Vladimir

09-02-2009, 23:44

Back (http://rapidshare.com/files/274884156/KOTF-1093-2.sav.html).

Can anyone disprove my hypothesis that a character with 100% movement points at the end of a turn is more susceptible to acquiring negative traits? Maybe I'm confusing this with MTW.

:shrug:

Ramses II CP

09-03-2009, 00:11

Taking the save.

:egypt:

Ramses II CP

09-03-2009, 00:24

Save is back:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/uktihoojnki/KOTF-1093-3.zip

I have met and defeated Maximillian Mandorf in battle. I will post the battle report and his fate soon...

:egypt:

KnightnDay

09-03-2009, 02:10

Taking the save

KnightnDay

09-03-2009, 02:21

Save back. Thomas returned to Rheims with 3 spear militia in tow.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4986

OverKnight

09-03-2009, 09:24

Taking the save.

OverKnight

09-03-2009, 10:24

This save has been withdrawn. Please do not use it.

An attempted sally out of Staufen was fought to a draw.

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/zsalvic.jpg

KOTF-1093-5 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4987)

Edit: Hugues and his army came in as reinforcements, which is why a Captain is listed.

Zim

09-03-2009, 11:25

Taking the save

Apparently not.

Zim

09-03-2009, 12:49

Taking KnightnDay's save.

Zim

09-03-2009, 13:14

This save should be right. I let Staufen fall. Also moved Gaetan per the palyer's request. Given the circumstances of the player's being away I figured it was fair to move him about as far as he could have marched the last couple turns he had missed. Plus, we did put him on a boat to Adrianople and all. :clown:

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4989

Cecil XIX

09-03-2009, 16:30

Taking the save.

Cecil XIX

09-03-2009, 17:11

Upon review, no action was necessary. My apologies.

econ21

09-04-2009, 00:38

Taking the save for a look-see.

econ21

09-04-2009, 01:10

As per the King's encouragement, Hermant despatched the German remnants in Flanders. It's not worth a screenshot, but suffice to say 30 French fought 55 Germans. We lost two. I thought we got all of them, but one was captured. I did not have the heart to do anything but release the poor chap.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4990

Zim's save was called KOTF-1093-7.zip but contained KOTF-1093-6.sav, so I have called the sav file KOTF-1093.7 but the zip is 7b.

Vladimir

09-04-2009, 01:52

Taking the save for a look-around. I tend to loose track of years.

Vladimir

09-04-2009, 02:01

Disregard. Where did the king get those mounted sgts from? Yea, I'm starting to agree. One general's bodyguard and two light horse shouldn't be able to win against that force.

Oh, and if that handsome devil requests adoption, I want him. I think I'm willing to let Gontran die for him. :heart:

OverKnight

09-04-2009, 03:39

Taking the save, I'll try not to break the game this time. :sweatdrop:

OverKnight

09-04-2009, 03:49

Hugues and his army went to the Moselle ford. I also moved Bertin de Montsault (allowed by his SoT) to there as well. He was alone outside Dijon, and I didn't want him picked off.

KOTF-1093-8 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4991)

Zim

09-04-2009, 06:43

Yeah, I had worked from Overknight's save before and already uploaded a KOTF-1093-6 so for the upload I just added one to the number. Probably should have just added a "b" or something.

As per the King's encouragement, Hermant despatched the German remnants in Flanders. It's not worth a screenshot, but suffice to say 30 French fought 55 Germans. We lost two. I thought we got all of them, but one was captured. I did not have the heart to do anything but release the poor chap.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4990

Zim's save was called KOTF-1093-7.zip but contained KOTF-1093-6.sav, so I have called the sav file KOTF-1093.7 but the zip is 7b.

AussieGiant

09-04-2009, 18:57

Taking the save for end of turn.

AussieGiant

09-04-2009, 19:47

Tristan, you besieged Franfurt with the HRE Emperor who was in it.

At ratio 3:7 against, he seems to think he has a chance against you and 2 regiments of mounted sargents.

I guess he was wrong. Happy slaughtering, it would be sporting if you could take some casualties. :)

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4992

_Tristan_

09-04-2009, 20:54

New save (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4994)

Frankfurt has fallen... And Kaiser Heinrich died defending his city...

Philippe lost half his Bodyguard and 7 Mtd sergeants.

I could have made it less (The AI completely abandoned the city... One of the mtd sergeants was used to occupy the square...)

I was tempted to just let the time run out without engaging the Imperials but that would not have been Philippe IC.

Due to the commentaries in the OOC thread, I was sorely tempted to withdraw from the battle (but IC it would again not have been Philippe...)

Vladimir

09-04-2009, 21:14

NVM. Will wait for the report.

AussieGiant

09-04-2009, 23:18

SENESHAL REPORT Season 9 (1093)

Le Trésor Royal:

My King, Dauphin, nobles of the realm.

It was a disappointing year for diplomacy.

We were unable to ratify the exchange of land that our King was promised by the English. It seems the King of England says one thing to our Monarch and another when it is time to making good on his promises.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%209/kingdoms2009-09-0419-58-51-45.jpg

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%209/kingdoms2009-09-0420-34-06-09.jpg

I will attempt again to fulfill the requirements next season.

Her Highness Princess Constance is still unaccounted for and it seems as a result our standing and influence with the Papacy is waning. While our King has killed the Holy Roman Emperor in the siege of Frankfurt the Pope has ordered us to cease hostilities immediately.

That or face excommunication.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%209/kingdoms2009-09-0423-04-17-12.jpg

In happier news the Dauphin has had another child. This time her name is Simone.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%209/kingdoms2009-09-0423-04-28-15.jpg

At the same time another man has asked to be given station and advancement as part of the Dauphin's family.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%209/kingdoms2009-09-0423-04-07-31.jpg

I'm pleased to provide the following construction beginning this season:

Antwerp: Small Church
Dijon: Roads
Toulouse: Knights Stables

No construction projects were completed this season:

There is a new Duke in Milan.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%209/kingdoms2009-09-0423-04-11-67.jpg

Finally a diplomat was recruited in Paris and will move east to secure a truce with the Holy Roman Empire now that the war would seem to be at an end.

le Ministère de la Guerre:

No units were recruited:
The King has taken Frankfurt and the life of the Roman Emperor in one single action. As you have seen we have been asked to cease all hostilities however the Germans seem intent on being excommunicated as they have now besieged Metz.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%209/kingdoms2009-09-0420-43-38-81.jpg

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%209/kingdoms2009-09-0423-04-35-96.jpg

Here is the current report from across the realm.

https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x79/aussiegiant/KotF%209/kingdoms2009-09-0423-04-32-39.jpg

OOC: Save here: 24 Hours to go.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4995

KnightnDay

09-05-2009, 00:13

Taking the save

KnightnDay

09-05-2009, 00:17

Save back

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4996

Thomas and 2 spear militia companies join Hugues' forces on the Moselle.

ULC

09-05-2009, 04:13

Taking the save

ULC

09-05-2009, 04:16

Save Back. (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4997)

econ21

09-05-2009, 10:36

Taking the save for a look see.

Unless my Captain requests otherwise, I authorise the King or, failing that, the Seneschal to deploy the Order Company and myself in any way they see fit to aid the King and defend Frankfurt. My personal preference would be to rejoin my brother knights in the Company if that is possible.

[OOC: Tristan please feel free to move us; AG, if for some reason Tristan does not pick up the save, you are free to do move Hermant, Gaspard, Simon and Eloi as you see fit. The King looks pretty exposed in Frankfurt without the army in which the Order Company is deployed. ]

OverKnight

09-05-2009, 13:50

Taking the save.

OverKnight

09-05-2009, 14:44

Please see an understated Conseil post (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2329046&postcount=287) for information.

KOTF-1095-3 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4998)

Ramses II CP

09-06-2009, 04:58

Taking the save.

:egypt:

Ramses II CP

09-06-2009, 05:00

Save is back:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/omdzc0h3ehk/KOTF-1095-4.zip

:egypt:

_Tristan_

09-07-2009, 11:56

Save taken and back (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5000)

Move the Order men into Frankfurt in support of the King.

Hermant is still outside the city.

AussieGiant

09-07-2009, 18:32

Taking the save.

AussieGiant

09-07-2009, 18:39

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5001

Moved everyone to Caernarvon.

OverKnight

09-17-2009, 06:59

Taking the save.

OverKnight

09-17-2009, 10:03

Seneschal's Report for 1096

Please update your SOT posts.

Current Events

Captain Hans, leading the German army west of the Moselle, decided to personally congratulate me on my new position by attacking me under cover of darkness at the ford. How rude of him. It would have been funny if I had died in the battle before my term really even began. All that spilling of ink and recounting of votes wasted, a shame.

Well no worries there:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/zmosvic.jpg

The survivors managed to escape in the darkness and fled to Bern. (OOC: A few odd things here: 1. A captain led stack initiated a night attack. 2. I was never given the option to release/ransom/execute. 3. Hugues gained the "Respectul to Prisoners" trait, meaning the computer just auto released the prisoners. On the plus side I gained the Nightfighter trait.)

Dublin is now besieged by the English. Our spy, Aubert Fevre, was expelled from the city.

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/dublin.jpg

Kaiser Maximillian has joined the large German army southeast of Frankfurt. No doubt he seeks vengeance for his capture by the Dauphin. Speaking of Prince Louis, he has yet another adoption offer. I leave it to his Highness to decide. (OOC: Ramses, if you want to give me standing orders for how to deal with adoption offers let me know.)

Domestic Affairs

Metz has been upgraded to a Wooden Castle, Bruges now has a Grain Exchange and Antwerp a Small Church.

When the Realm has a spare florin or two, I will begin recruiting merchants. Duc Alain has done a fine job to keep us in the black, but we could use more sources of revenue.

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/finances1096.jpg

Foreign Affairs

I will renew negotiations with those obstinate ponces in England this year.

I will ask Princess Constance, if she is agreeable, to use her contacts in Rome to increase our reputation in the eyes of the Holy Father. (OOC: TheFlax, let me know what plans you have for Constance.) Only the Empire, at war with the Papal States, has worse relations with the Church among the Catholic powers.

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/pope.jpg

An attempt will be made to negotiate with the Empire, however there are currently no diplomats nearby.

Military Affairs

As I mentioned, the last German army west of the Rhine has been dispersed. However the Eastern Front is still very active.

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/easternfront.jpg

Frankfurt is threatened, and a company of Germans to the north might be trying to take an end run at Antwerp. The city is vulnerable, as there are no nobles there to lead a defense.

Survivors of failed German invasions, mixed with possible new recruitment, continue to gather in Bern and Staufen. They may become a threat.

However, we cannot ride off into German territory to face them or besiege their settlements. We are on the defensive so the coot in the Curia doesn't excommunicate us. Killing them on our lands is perfectly fine. Have at it.

Also, due to losses in my latest battle, my army is worn down. I have few spearmen left to protect my archers. Others, I hope, will step up to protect the area as I seek reinforcements.

Speaking of reinforcements, until Metz is properly built up, the only place in the Kingdom where archers and cavalry can currently be recruited is Toulouse. The only cities that can produce spear militia are Paris and Frankfurt. I would rather rely on home grown forces than mercenaries.

I ask the cooperation of the Dauphin and King when it comes to providing new companies and reinforcements. To bring properly balanced armies into the field, I will need their help and permission to move newly recruited companies from Toulouse and Paris to where they are needed. I can assure everyone that spear militia from Frankfurt will be available.

OOC: I'm asking that the SOT entries for Toulouse, Frankfurt and Paris be changed so that newly recruited units may be moved out of the settlements for deployment.

Recommendations

First, I need volunteers to build watchtowers in Iberia, in the areas bordering English possessions and anywhere we lack proper scouting. It's a dirty job, but it needs doing.

Upper Rhine: My own army will be seeking reinforcement. Would either Prince Louis, Duc Raymond or both assume responsibility for the area?

Lower Rhine: The Order and King Philippe are faced with a large German army commanded by Kaiser Maximillian. Should we face them in the field, or await a siege? Or are there other options?

Wales: With Dublin besieged, I see few reasons for the nobles of Bretagne to remain in the area, though I may be wrong. Considering we have only two flotillas of ships in the area, any withdrawal of men back to the continent will be in phases. Perhaps we should start now?

Duc Alain, please let me know what your Grace and your vassals wish to do. I will retain control of the ships, as our agent needs to be transported from Eire as well.

Please bring any suggestions or comments to the Conseil.

The save: KotF-1096-0 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5006)

If needed I will extend the open save period, since this is a new term.

ULC

09-17-2009, 13:28

Taking the save

ULC

09-17-2009, 19:42

Sorry bout the wait - save returned. (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5007)

Gaetan wishes to petition the Seneschal for a single unit of mercenary crossbowmen to defend the pass.

Ramses II CP

09-18-2009, 02:23

Taking the save.

:egypt:

Ramses II CP

09-18-2009, 02:32

Save is back:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/jrmz4yynjjb/KotF-1096-2.zip

:egypt:

KnightnDay

09-18-2009, 03:22

Taking the save

KnightnDay

09-18-2009, 03:26

Save back

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5008

Thomas went on a visit to Rheims to take in a play and returned to the ford.

Braden

09-18-2009, 20:52

Taking save

Braden

09-18-2009, 21:09

Save back - KotF-1096-4

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5009

_Tristan_

09-19-2009, 20:26

Taking save

_Tristan_

09-19-2009, 22:02

I'm handing the save over to OK directly... Please wait...

OverKnight

09-20-2009, 22:11

I am taking the save.

OverKnight

09-21-2009, 00:51

Prince Louis stuck his chin out west of Bern, and some Germans decided to take a swing.

KotF-1096-6 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5011)

Ramses, try to save as quickly after the battle as you can.

Ramses II CP

09-21-2009, 18:23

Taking the save for this battle now (in the middle of a thunderstorm :laugh4:)

:egypt:

Ramses II CP

09-21-2009, 19:14

Save is back, battle won, but I'm not happy with the way things happened. The prisoners from the battle were automatically released to Bern for some reason and Louis was attacked a second time, with those men being called as reinforcements. I probably could've fought that battle and won it anyway, but the AI wouldn't have attacked if not for the bug of the prisoners going free and it would've been a completely cheesy affair of charge, rinse, and repeat, so I retreated instead.

There's really nothing to be done about it, and it'll be good IC fodder for Louis' aggression, but I find it pretty annoying not to be able to control that after a battle. Anyone have any idea why it happens?

edit: Fixed the matter spoilered below on suggestion.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/zmnrnzdnvz0/KotF-1096-8.zip

http://www.mediafire.com/file/yiyxzzdnym0/KotF-1096-7.zip

(BTW I think this save is before the second attack, I saved as fast as I could, so just hit retreat for Louis OK)

:egypt:

Braden

09-21-2009, 21:34

Can't think why this is happening, hopefully it won't break the game we're having, don't think there's president for it though :2thumbsup:

...I'll check the M2:TW main sections for this tomorrow, might have been mentioned already.

OverKnight

09-21-2009, 21:47

Taking save.

OverKnight

09-21-2009, 23:27

Seneschal's Report for 1098

Please update your SOT posts.

Current Events

Prince Louis was attacked outside of Bern. I do not have his report, but I've heard he bled them before falling back. Bern seems packed to the gills with Germans, but many of them are likely depleted companies.

I'm sure that the Dauphin will be overjoyed to hear that he has a third daughter:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/gen1098.jpg

He also has another candidate for adoption.

Kaiser Maximillian has moved north and is now east of Frankfurt, well within a season's march.

The Pope has a task for us:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/pushypope1098.jpg

While I realize Valencia is not a priority for the Realm, as it is meant as a bargaining chip, we do not want to anger the Pope. Unless the King objects, I will order the construction of a chapel within the time allowed.

Domestic Affairs

No building projects were completed this year, though several were started in 1096. Metz has begun building a Garrison Quarters, Rennes and Dijon small Churches and Zaragosa a Town Watch.

I adjusted some taxes but kept them within the parameters given to me by the Nobles.

Two priests were recruited in Paris and Toulouse. While we must convert Cordoba, heresy is still rife in our own lands and must be addressed.

A merchant has been recruited in Paris. The first of many I hope.

Alphonse la Hire graciously volunteered to build watchtowers. He has built three already on our border with English territory. I'm sure the Chevalier, if willing, would be a fine addition to any House.

Foreign Affairs

Princess Constance contacted a represenative of the Church and made a donation offer:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/bribepope1096.jpg

As a result our reputation with the Church has increased (OOC: From 3 to 4).

I also had Geoffroi Cressonsacq approach the Germans at Staufen with a peace offer:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/gerpeaceoffer1096.jpg

Which was rejected. We will need to offer a great deal more money or land for peace. If anyone has any ideas, please bring them to the Conseil.

I have decided to remove Severin de Brie from the negotiations with the English. I have recalled Herve de Savoie from Iberia to start new talks. He negotiated our alliances with Portugal and Spain, and is by far our most skilled diplomat. He should arrive at Bordeaux within a season or two.

Instead of negotiating with the English, I tasked Severin with something more suited to his skills. He reached a deal with a Hungarian diplomat outside York. We granted them a trade agreement and maps for 1,000 florins, which they barely accepted. Severin will return to Scotland. Which reminds me, are we still interested in an alliance with them?

Military Affairs

On the Eastern Front, there are two major threats: Prince Louis's incursion near Bern has caused the Germans to gather there and the Kaiser still threatens Frankfurt.

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/easternfront1098.jpg

While I appreciate the Dauphin's aggresiveness, the Germans are far more likely to be excommunicated if they attack us on our soil.

I have reinforced at Metz. Once the Garrison Quarters is finished we will be less reliant on Militia.

I have accepted the Dauphin's gracious offer of his Mounted Sergeants. One company was dispatched to Dijon, where militia is also being recruited as requested, and one is on its way to me. Therefore two companies of Peasant Archers await the Dauphin's command in Toulouse.

Recruitment of spear militia has begun in Frankfurt, so that the city is garrisoned once the King leaves. I also took the liberty of recruiting a militia company in Antwerp, just in case Captain Hermann ever moves west. Reims also received a company of militia to ensure the city is always garrisoned.

Our spy in Ireland was picked up by our fleet, which is now back in Wales. I place this fleet under the command of Duc Alain de Rohan, so that he and his men may return to the mainland as they see fit.

Recommendations

I still need volunteers to build watchtowers in Iberia and anywhere we lack proper scouting.

Upper Rhine: The forces at Bern concern me, but we have enough men in the area, assuming Duc Raymond will allow his forces to leave Dijon, to counter any attacks or sieges. I would recommend that Gaeten de Rethel withdraw to a safer location. I would also like to know if Prince Louis will be staying in the area.

Lower Rhine: The Order and King Philippe are again faced with a large German army commanded by Kaiser Maximillian. Should we face them in the field, or await a siege? Are they even still interested in Frankfurt?

Wales: Duc Alain has ships to begin withdrawing his men, I leave it to him to arrange this. Just try not to get sunk.

Please bring any suggestions or comments to the Conseil.

The save: KotF-1098-0 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5012)

Cultured Drizzt fan

09-22-2009, 00:35

Taking the save.

Cultured Drizzt fan

09-22-2009, 00:47

Save back. Yvon established a watchtower to help us scout out the Milanese, with the Seneschals permission of course. As well as surveying my new land.

KotF-1098-1 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5013)

KnightnDay

09-22-2009, 02:25

Taking the save

KnightnDay

09-22-2009, 02:33

Save back

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5014

_Tristan_

09-22-2009, 11:18

Taking save

_Tristan_

09-22-2009, 12:56

Save is back. (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5015)..

The Reich is one Kaiser down... and 3232 florins poorer.

Philippe has hired two companies of Mercenary spearmen for the battle (1320 florins out of 1600) and has now taken position on the bridge south of the battle.

The German army has retreated to Nuremburg.

I took the liberty of building a watchtower at the border to keep a vigilant watch over that city.

I've also sent Gaspard de Neufville back towards Antwerp as that seemed Ignoramus' wish.

OOC : it might be a good idea to adjust the taxes in Frankfurt which turned red with the departure of Philippe and his army (though there remains a single full unit of militia in town).

GeneralHankerchief

09-22-2009, 18:03

Taking the save.

GeneralHankerchief

09-22-2009, 18:25

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5016

Built two watchtowers. We now watch over Toledo as well as the heretical Moors to the south. I will build more in the northern part of Iberia next turn unless the Seneschal says otherwise.

SOT has been updated.

Braden

09-22-2009, 20:40

Taking save

Braden

09-22-2009, 21:02

Save Back

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5018

Just moved Henri closer to the Kings army, candidate for adoption is still showing waiting acceptance/rejection...just minimised to the side.

KnightnDay

09-22-2009, 22:54

Taking the save

KnightnDay

09-22-2009, 23:01

Save back

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5019

Thomas moved slightly closer to Frankfurt and adjusted the tax rate lower.

Ramses II CP

09-23-2009, 01:13

Taking the save.

:egypt:

Ramses II CP

09-23-2009, 01:22

Save is back:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/21itdqzyhgz/KOTF-1098-7.zip

Louis (and as far as I'm aware de Perrone too) is available to build a watch tower at his current location if the Seneschal so desires.

:egypt:

OverKnight

09-23-2009, 13:17

Taking the save.

OverKnight

09-23-2009, 15:20

Seneschal's Report for 1099

Please update your SOT posts.

Current Events

The English have taken Dublin. Scotland and England have been at war the last season, and the English, bringing an army from Ireland, have laid siege to Edinburgh (OOC: I think passing the save around during the AI move prevented me from getting this announcement in 1098). I guess that answers my question about still seeking an alliance with the Scots.

The Mohomaddens have called a Jihad on Baghdad.

Venice and Milan are now at war.

Domestic Affairs

Some of our nobles have gained traits:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/traits1099.jpg

Many buildings were completed this season:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/builds1099.jpg

Several buildings were begun: A Church in Paris, a small Church in Marseille and a Town Guard in Antwerp.

Due to the fine efforts of many of our nobles, a number of watchtowers have been built around the realm.

Our spy, Aubert Fevre, impatiently left the fleet in Wales and is setting out across land.

Foreign Affairs

Princess Constance arranged an annuity of 500 florins for the Church that will last through the rest of my term. Our reputation did not increase immediately, but I hope it will in the future.

Geoffroi Cressonsacq has given up negotiating with the Germans and is heading north to pursue negotiations with the Danes.

Herve de Savoie, on his way to Bordeaux, discovered that the English have taken possession of Pamplona. He has begun negotiations anew with them. I will report on his preliminary findings in the Conseil.

Military Affairs

The Germans seem to be redeploying after the loss of their Kaiser. Many of the forces that had been concentrated in Bern are heading northeast.

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/eastfront1099.jpg

I have once again taken position at the Moselle ford, why mess with a good thing?

Militia companies were added at Dijon and Marseille. A Spear Militia company joined the Frankfurt garrison.

Recommendations

Upper Rhine: I recommend that Gaeten de Rethel withdraw to a safer location. I believe that between myself and Duc Raymond, we can handle any forces in the area. I would recommend that Duc Raymond give his subordinate Raoul de Châtillon permission to deploy their army from Dijon if needed. What use is an army, one larger than my own I might add, if it is never used?

Lower Rhine: There appear to be no threats as the Germans scramble to reorganize.

Wales: Duc Alain, you have command of the fleet, but you did not withdraw anyone from Caernarvon at all last season. If you want you and your men off that rock I suggest you begin moving, n'est-ce pas?

Please bring any suggestions or comments to the Conseil.

The save: KotF-1099-0 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5020)

The save will be open for around 36 hours.

Ituralde

09-23-2009, 15:24

Taking the save!

Never mind. I'm waiting for Tristan.

_Tristan_

09-23-2009, 15:24

Damn...

EDIT : taking save, then

_Tristan_

09-23-2009, 15:33

New save (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5021)

Disbanded some of the costly mercenaries of Caernarvon. Left the more experienced men with Alain.

Ituralde

09-23-2009, 15:43

Taking the save!

Ituralde

09-23-2009, 15:52

And here it's back:
KotF-1099-2 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5022)

Moved Gaspard de Neufville towards Antwerp and built a watchtower along the way with the Seneshal's permission.
Adjusted the taxes of Antwerp.

Moved Henri to join the Order in King Philippes stack with his permission.

GeneralHankerchief

09-23-2009, 17:48

Taking the save.

GeneralHankerchief

09-23-2009, 17:56

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5023

Built one more watchtower this turn. Unless the Seneschal objects, I'll build one to the north next turn to watch over Pamplona and that will finish Raynaud's tour of Iberia.

ULC

09-23-2009, 18:38

Taking the save

ULC

09-23-2009, 20:01

Save Back (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5024)

Cultured Drizzt fan

09-23-2009, 20:26

Taking the save.

Cultured Drizzt fan

09-23-2009, 21:11

Done (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5025)

taxes adjusted, and another watchtower constructed.

AussieGiant

09-23-2009, 22:31

Taking save.

AussieGiant

09-23-2009, 22:35

Back.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5026

Ramses II CP

09-23-2009, 22:41

Taking the save.

:egypt:

Ramses II CP

09-23-2009, 23:06

Save is back:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/cjwiwdglwnm/KotF-1099-7.zip

It appears that GH's watchtower building expedition was overwritten by mistake. I'm pm'ing him so he can recreate it. I looked at the other moves since and they all look like they're still in (YLC is towards Toulouse, AG is on a boat (cue ancient SNL reference: He's on a BOAT)). I didn't see anything else missing, but if you did something critical I'd check it.

:egypt:

KnightnDay

09-24-2009, 04:33

Taking the save

KnightnDay

09-24-2009, 04:50

Save back

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5027

Thomas arrives in Frankfurt and raises taxes there.

_Tristan_

09-24-2009, 13:11

taking save

_Tristan_

09-24-2009, 13:31

save returned (http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?oxzxdnyj5mw)

Philippe has left for Paris, with the two companies of mounted sergeants.

All foot companies are left in the care of the Order men to watch over our eastern border.

Ituralde

09-24-2009, 15:14

Taking the save!

Ituralde

09-24-2009, 15:16

KotF-1099-10 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5028)

Reorganized the Knights of the Order of the Fleur de Lys to put their Captain in command.
Stayed at the ford for now as Brother Henris movement wouldn't allow a better repositioning.

GeneralHankerchief

09-24-2009, 16:43

Taking the save (again).

GeneralHankerchief

09-24-2009, 16:50

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5029

Redid Raynaud's move for the turn.

Also, despite the filename of the savegames, we actually seem to be in Year 1100, not 1099.

TheFlax

09-24-2009, 19:29

Taking the save.

TheFlax

09-24-2009, 19:46

Save (http://rapidshare.com/files/284481244/kotf-1099-12.zip.html)

Constance has married the very young Barbus Selvio.

OverKnight

09-25-2009, 03:57

I am taking the save.

OverKnight

09-25-2009, 09:20

Seneschal's Report for 1101

Please update your SOT posts.

Current Events

The English have stormed Edinburgh. After the English moved some troops out of the area, Prince Edmund counter-sieged.

The result of all this:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/1101/engexcomm1101.jpg

The Pope has excommunicated the English! The old fogey has a quick draw when it isn't Germans.

Also Italy seems to be showing it's usual unity.

Speaking of shocking news from Italy, our own Princess Constance has robbed the cradle. . .I mean the Venetians of one of their Generals, Barbus Selvo, and taken him as a husband:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/1101/Barbus1099.jpg

The new happy couple already have a child:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/1101/camille1101.jpg

I'm not sure what my Duchy has to do with the new Princess, but the royal family is growing, if a bit gynocentric:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/1101/familytree1101.jpg

Domestic Affairs

It was a slow year as florins were devoted to other areas: A small Church was completed in Marseille and a bowyer has been ordered for Metz.

Two of our priests are now in Cordoba, a third will join them within a season. Our last two priests are now near Dijon. Besides Zaragoza, this is our least Catholic province.

Foreign Affairs

After much discussion in the Conseil, a deal was concluded with the English:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/1101/deal1099.jpg

Caen is now in the Royal Demesne. Herve de Savoie, our only diplomat worth a damn, will be sent to negotiate with the Germans.

The Pope canceled his request for a Chapel in Valencia:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/1101/donepope1099.jpg

But has called for another one:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/1101/bossypope1101.jpg

Our reputation with the Pope has risen to the heavens:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/1101/papalrep1101.jpg

I attribute this to the skilled diplomacy of the Princess, florins and our building of Churches. However, the Germans seem to rebuidling their reputation as well.

We even have a Cardinal in the Preferati:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/1101/pref1101.jpg

Military Affairs

Edit: The garrison of Valencia left the city when it was handed over to the English. I ordered them north into Aragon so as to avoid any violation of English territory. I believe they are now the King's men.

The smal Milanese forces that were within our borders are withdrawing back to the east. One is already gone, the other near our common border.

German forces seem to be massing at the ford southwest of Staufen.

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/1101/easternfront1101.jpg

Unfortunately, if I attacked them there, we would be subject to excommunication. The Germans seem to be recovering their numbers. This bears watching.

A militia company, previously funded, was added to the Dijon garrison. This completes Duc Raymond's prioritizations.

A German fleet has sailed within range of Duc Alain's transports:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/1101/fleettrapped1101.jpg

The Duc is outnumbered 3 to 2.

Recommendations

Upper Rhine: The threat grows in the area, but cannot be reduced until they cross into our lands.

Lower Rhine: The number of German forces has grown in the area, but they are scattered. However, Franconia is a salient, so threats could come from multiple directions. An end run to Antwerp remains a possibility.

Wales/The Channel: Duc Alain, at least you can offload your men before deciding what to do with the fleet. The possibility exists that your vassals in Wales might be stranded. Perhaps they should march overland and then take ship to Calais?

Please bring any suggestions or comments to the Conseil.

The save: KotF-1101-0 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5030)

Save period will be extended if needed.

_Tristan_

09-25-2009, 09:23

Taking save

_Tristan_

09-25-2009, 10:13

Save returned (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5031)

Ituralde

09-25-2009, 12:21

Taking the save!

Ituralde

09-25-2009, 12:35

KotF-1101-2 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5032)

Beat back some Germans that were trying to occupy the watchtower on the Lower Rhine.
Moved Gaspard de Neufville into Antwerp. Readjusted taxes.

Ramses II CP

09-25-2009, 12:52

Taking the save.

:egypt:

Ramses II CP

09-25-2009, 12:57

Save is back:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mgontmcnzzj/KotF-1101-3.zip

Louis has gathered his forces and ridden to the walls of Bordeaux.

:egypt:

AussieGiant

09-25-2009, 20:34

Taking the save.

AussieGiant

09-25-2009, 20:38

Moved Bretagne nobles.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5033

Northnovas

09-27-2009, 01:55

Taking save and returned.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5034

OverKnight

09-27-2009, 02:04

The save is closed until the Emergency Session is over.

OverKnight

10-01-2009, 07:07

Seneschal's Emergency Report for 1101

The Legislation that has emerged from the Emergency Session is a bit of a muddle. Allow me to present the passed Edicts along with the Edicts still in effect from 1095.

Edict 2.2: No further attacks are to be made on the Reich for the next Senechal term and suitable negotiations will be held with the Kaiser to regain a state of neutrality. Defending against attacks from the Reich doesn't impinge on this Edict..Should the Reich be excommunicated, the present edict will be void and agressive action will be authorized on all Imperial assets. If any provinces should be acquired in this fashion, they will be considered ratified.

Edict 2.3: A diplomat will be sent to Rome at the earliest opportunity. It is important that we build back the best of relations with the Holy Father, in the wake of his threat of excommunication.

Edict 2.4: A treaty will be signed with Guillaume of England concerning the return to the French crown of the settlements of Caen and Angers. Negotiations will be held also for the return of Bordeaux.

Edict 2.5: The next Seneshal will send at least three priests to Cordoba, where they will spread Christianity.

Edict 2.6: If Caen, Angers or Bordeaux are acquired during this term they shall be considered ratified and an integral part of the Realm.

Edict 2.7: During the next Seneschal's term, a port is to be constructed in either Bretagne(Rennes), Flandres(Bruges), or Brabant(Antwerp)

Edict 2.8: No armies under French command (OOC : under the command of an ingame avatar or an ingame avatar) shall cross the borders into Norman (English) lands for the duration of the King's truce, which is to be ended only by direct declaration from the King. The Seneschal shall be required to immediately disband the armies of any general who violates this Edict. Said edict will be suspended if the Seneschal successfully negociates military access or an alliance with England , and while that agreement lasts.

Edict 2.10: An alliance with England shall not be authorized, negotiated or accepted.

Edict E1.5: Since the entire Kingdom will bear the burden of this war and the German one, no House will recieve more than one province from any lands taken from the English.

Edict E1.6: Should war be declared with England in this session, Edict 2.8 is hereby considered null and void and Prince Louis's army near Bordeaux is not to be disbanded in violation of the aforementioned Edict.

Edict E1.8: The council pledges on honour and oath to God that upon the recapturing of our lands in France from the English and cessation of active campaigning thereof, we pledge to approach the Pope and request a Crusade against the Moors. The exact target province to be decided by normal council vote.

Edict E1.9: All English prisoners are to be released and all cities and castles taken from the English will be occupied.

Edict E1.10: During the war with England, all efforts shall be made to recapture the French settlements of Bordeaux and Angers and capture the city of London or any other English city upon which the Crusade is called or in which Guillaume (OOC : William for you English speakers) found asylum and until he is either captured, killed or reconciled. All settlements captured following the terms of this Edict are to be considered ratified.

A few things I wish to reinforce from these results:

There is currently no state of war with England. There will not be one until the King sees fit to declare war, and I remind the Conseil that no one else has that authority. This means that until we are at war at with England, Prince Louis and his army are in violation of Edict 2.8. However, I will not enforce it at this time, as I don't think my head would look good on a pike. I would suggest that the Dauphin withdraw back to his own lands. Surely a suggestion only qualifies for a light flogging, no?

A Crusade has not been declared at this time. Edit: Please see the addendum below. A clear mandate for a Crusade or its target did not emerge from the Emergency Session. Edict E1.3 was defeated, leaving much of the organization and finances of any Crusade in doubt. Edict E1.10 mentions a Crusade against the English, but seems to focus more on war aims. Edict E1.8 calls for a Crusade against the Moors, but only after hostilities with France have ended.

What I take from the above is this: I reserve the right to have a Crusade called against the English once we are at war. Having no clear guidance from the Edicts, the final call for the target of the Crusade is my own. However, since I will have to consult with the King and Conseil over organizing, manning and financing a Crusade this will no doubt be a matter of some debate and negotiation. Punishing the English and bringing King William divine Justice are noble goals, but bankrupting the Realm doing it is not acceptable.

I must remind everyone that Thierry de Rochefort and Alexander la Sueur remain in England. They have moved for this season and remain two seasons' movement from leaving the island. There are mercenary forces in the area, but they would be expensive, recruiting all of them would wipe out all our income for the year, not even considering prioritizations (the Prince has 4 queued I believe). Also earlier in my term, the English had four full armies in Ireland. Some of them may now be near York or any other place outside our view. Even with all the mercenaries in the area, the nobles of Bretagne could face terrible odds with their backs to the sea.

Our lone spy near Bruges will be reversing direction and scouting out England, looking for William. This will take time as well. I understand everyone is in a great rush, but if we strike rashly, events could turn against us very quickly.

With these considerations, the save is now open again (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5034) (We'll be proceeding from Northnovas's save).

OverKnight

10-01-2009, 09:06

Addendum

Uh, it seems Barbus Selvo has a bit more pull than the Scribes thought. Factoring in his royal marriage to the Voting results now shows that Edict E1.3b has passed by a one vote margin.

Edict E1.3b:

1. The Conseil authorises the Seneschal to request a crusade to be called on London from the Pope.

2. All nobles wishing to go on crusade must declare that intention and march to Paris, where the Seneschal will organise them into crusading armies under the overall command of the King. [OOC: only the Seneschal puts armies into crusade mode; crusaders have to modify their standing orders to reflect the armies they are assigned to.]

3. When the time comes to storm London, all crusading nobles will join the King in storming the settlement. [OOC: we create a stack that includes all crusading avatars so they all share the traits gained.]

4. All troops who rally to the crusade will be regarded as soldiers of France and after the crusade is successful will be either disbanded or gifted to specific army commands as the Seneschal sees fit.

The change did not effect the outcome on any other Edicts.

This resolves much of the ambiguity surrounding the Crusade.

I will not withdraw my previous statements, I look a fool, but most of the reasoning is still sound.

I would request that all those interested in Crusading declare their intent and begin to march to Paris, or a gathering spot of the King's choosing, as this will be his command.

A Crusade on London will be called once preparations are done.

Again my apologies for the miscount on the vote. Those responsible have been sacked.

ULC

10-01-2009, 11:55

Taking the save.

ULC

10-01-2009, 13:39

Save back (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5037)

KnightnDay

10-01-2009, 13:40

Taking the save

KnightnDay

10-01-2009, 13:50

Save back

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5038

Ituralde

10-01-2009, 15:58

Taking save!

Never mind. Didn't do anything.

OverKnight

10-02-2009, 12:27

Taking the save.

OverKnight

10-02-2009, 15:01

Seneschal's Report for 1102

Please update your SOT posts.

Current Events

I moved to the bridge near Staufen to bait the large German army south of there into an attack. Better here than let the Germans gather their strength even more or strike west. The Imperials showed their usual intelligence, and attacked from one side only. I crushed them:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/zrhinevic.jpg

(OOC: Another odd defensive battle: As before, my peasant archers were defaulted to flame arrows, as if it was a night battle, and I was not given the option of choosing the prisoners fate. The army disappeared from the map as if I put them to the sword, but Hugues didn't pick up any attributes from it. Also, despite killing the garrison of Staufen, my army didn't seize it.)

The German fleet that had our own pinned on the coast of Bretagne attacked:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/kriegsmarineattacks.jpg

After the defeat, our ships fled a long way to the coast of Anglia.

The new season has brought two shocking events:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/gerexcommoorwar.jpg

The Pope has such wonderful timing, no? As for the Moors, I can only guess at their motives for declaring war on us. Was it our missionaries in Cordoba, the belligerent talk in the Conseil or our alliance with Spain? I do not know.

Perhaps the Moors needed a declaration of war to cross our territories to reach Baghdad of all places. A Jihad army has been spotted southeast of Zaragoza:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/SultanTahar.jpg

Events seem to be moving faster than we can legislate.

The Egyptians have a new Sultan.

Domestic Affairs

Due in part to somewhat ornerous prioritization requests, no new construction could be ordered. A bowyer was completed in Metz.

Foreign Affairs

Geoffroi de Cressonsacq sold maps and trade rights to the Danes for 900 florins, who barly accepted the deal.

Our standing with the Pope remains excellent.

Our spy returned to England. Prince Henry is in London:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/henryinlondon.jpg

While King William is in Nottingham:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/williaminnotham.jpg

Military Affairs

The Dauphin's prioritizations were recruited at Toulouse: Three companies of mounted Sergeants and one company of Mailed Knights. Due to all this recruitment there was no space to build a cog to retrieve Princess Constance and Barbus Selvo from Italy.

A company of Militia was moved from Reims to Bruges while a replacement was recruited. Two companies of Sergeant Spearmen were added at Metz. Two companies of Spear Militia were recruited for Frankfurt.

With the destruction of the large German army near Staufen the Eastern Front looks a bit more manageable:

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb88/douglaslain/efront1102.jpg

I intend to seize Staufen, which is defenseless. A small German raiding force is east of Dijon. Frankfurt is somewhat threatened as well.

Recommendations

Does the Conseil wish to change strategies considering the new war with the Moors and the Empire's excommunication? Is the war with England an unaffordable luxury or manifest destiny? Peace might be possible with the Germans, but they could remain obstinate (OOC: M2's diplomacy AI is a bit psychotic).

Upper Rhine: With the excommunication of the Germans, the reins are off. It times to bleed them.

Lower Rhine: I would suggest that the Order reduce the German forces in the area before they can gather. Baron Thomas may be under threat, but he now has a decent garrison and I can reach him if needed.

The Crusade: I have no idea. We've found William, but we're now looking at the possibility of a three front war. Declare your intentions and gather at Paris.

Bordeaux/Angers: The Ducs involved seem to know what they want. Though we are not at war with the English yet.

Iberia: The Moorish army is on Jihad, it is not a direct threat to us unless it abandons this mission. However, I would not object if someone took a go at them.

Please bring any suggestions or comments to the Conseil.

The save: KotF-1102-0 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=5039)