Commentarii de Bello Gallico

[SwordsMaster]

Keep it in your pants, warman. Franc has power over your tribes.

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

Keep it in your pants, warman. Franc has power over your tribes.



Your tribe as well!:laugh4:

[Franconicus]

Ok - I don't want disturb.
Don't worry. You will soon get your chance!

Gents, I am overwhelmed with RL-work and so it will take some time. Although first strikes are counted.

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

Don't worry. You will soon get your chance!

Gents, I am overwhelmed with RL-work and so it will take some time. Although first strikes are counted.

I'm sorry for my impatience I'm just excited that's all Fran! :book2::2thumbsup:

[Franconicus]

Winter 57/58

At winter, weather is awful at Gallia. Rain and snow as well as low temperatures make life rather uncomfortable. Most of the men stay on their farms, repair the fences and wait for spring. So, life is rather quiet. Of course, there are always some scatterbrains, who cannot keep peace for a moment.

Britannia

The autumn campaign increased the influence of the “The Bren” of the Catuvellauni, but it could not ease his ambitions. He shows mercy to the defeated Trivobantes, spares them from destruction and tributes. Only thing he does is to appoint Glen, his cousin, as new chief of the Trivobantes.

Needless to say that the Trivobantes are pleasantly surprised by this attitude, also needless to say that his own followers are displeased, as they gave their blood and find themselves bilked of their wage. Most furious are the volunteer from other tribes, who had supported the Bren to get prey. As soon as the campaign is over, they leave the Catuvellauni warlord and begin to maraud through the country.

The nomination of his cousin seems to be a smart move. Glen knows how to gain the hearts of the new subjects. He renews the old connections with the Venetes and soon many merchants from the continent deliver their goods to the Trivobantes. Glen makes sure that the ordinary Trivobantes participate on the profit, too.

When winter comes and the Bren calls to arms again, many decide to turn a deaf ear and to stay at home rather than to go to a winter campaign. In the end, the Bren gathers an army of about 8,000 Catuvellauni, 4,000 Trivobantes and 200 chariots. The army decamps as soon as snow is gone. However, it is a hard and long march on the moody roads.

When they finally reach the country of the enemy, they find him barricaded in his capitol. The town is well defended, with a solid wall of earth and wood and a trench around. The trench is halfway filled with water and mood. Two sides of the walls reach into swamps.

The Bren decides to attack and to break the walls. 6,000 Catuvellauni with the chariots deploy on the dry land, while the rest uses the rain as cover to march around the walls. A soon as night comes, the second group crosses the swamps and begins to climb the walls. While they cross the swamp the sink to thy can use only narrow lanes or they would sink immediately.

The enemy must have had posts outside the walls, because when Bren's army finally reaches the walls, huge fires are lighten and the warriors are peppered with stones and arrows. Immediately, casualties are high and although the leaders give signals with the carnyx to continue the assault, the men turn around and retreat hastily. Still under the shooting from the walls, many are pushed from the lanes and clash into the swamp. Some throw away their arms to get lighter, others disappear without a trace. This assault costs 500 men.

After this first failed attempt, the Catuvellauni begin to prepare the second assault more carefully. They begin to build big wooden shield and cut wood to overcome the trenches. Patrols are chasing the posts of the enemy outside the walls. However, life is getting worse for the besieger. It is still raining and cold. The camp turns into a swamp. Bren's warriors suffer from hunger, as the food they brought with them is soon consumed. Desertion increases rapidly and an influenza epidemic weakens the army. Bren tries another assault, this time from the dry land. His men cross the trench and begin to climb up the wall. Although many fall, some reach the top and close combat begins. However, at that moment, a horde of the enemy makes an excursion and hits the flank of the besiegers. The right wing of the Catuvellauni is driven away. Bren orders his chariots to a counter strike and soon the enemy routes too, but that does not change that the assault is broken up and the army routes to the camp. From top of the wall, the sound of fighting continues, but soon it stops.

Two days later, the Bren tries to call his men to another attempt, but the other warlords urge him to give up. The campaign already took 1500 casualties, not considered the 3000 deserters.

Bren's popularity falls rapidly to 100%. Although he has still a good power base, there are many thinking that Glen would be a better leader.


Southern, Central and Eastern Celtica

Due to the season, fighting stops. Only some minor enterprises take place.
As the days are getting shorter, it is raining a lot. Roads become impassable and it is rather uncomfortable outside. However, the Suebes try to use this ugly weather for some smaller raids. First, a troop of 100 men under the leadership of Warman8 penetrate the territory of the Sequani. At daytime, they hide inside the forests and move only during night time. Rain and fog hides them from the defenders and they succeed hide several days. Then they break out of their hideaway and attack a large farm close. The habitants are all asleep, and so the Suebes gain an easy victory. Slaughtering men, women and children, they only spare ten peasants which they take prisoners. Together with their prey and the captured the return, trying to reach the border.
Sequani find out three days later, when a patrol came to the ruin of the farm. At once, fire signals were sent out. However, it takes a while to mobilize the Sequani army. Therefore the intruders are only shadowed by small cavalry platoons. These avoid to attack the Suebes in the open, but each night the Germanian warriors are shot from ambushes. Warman8 hurries as much as possible, as he knows that the number of his opponents is continuously growing and these invisible enemies cost first casualties. Thirty miles from the border, the Suebes find themselves encircled by impassable swamps and their hunters. Casualties are already as high as 35 men. Warman8 decides to leave the prey and to kill the prisoners. Then he tell his men to split up in small groups and to try to make the way home separately. He tells them where to meet, if the reach home. Actually, most of the men make it, but in total, this adventure costs the lives of 50 men.
At the same time, another Suebi warlord called Jagillius leads 125 riders into the territory of the Treveri. However, his raid is under a bad star. Although he passes the frontier unseen, one of many Treveri patrols discovers the trace of his horses. Although the Suebi do not know, Treveri cavalry shadows their march and attracts reinforcements. As Warman8, Jagellius hides at forrests during daytime and he feels safe, as he hasn't seen any Treveri patrol. However, one noon, one of his soldiers, who was hunting near the camp, gives alarm and tells Jagellius that infantry is approaching. Although the warlord can hardly believe that this is true, he orders his men to move deeper into the forest. Minutes later arrows fall on the troop and Suebi warrors die. Jagellius decides to flee. He tells his men to get out of the woods and ride eastwards as fast as possible. When he reaches the seam of the wood, though, he sees three or four hundred Treveri riders waiting for him. Jagellius hesitates a moment, but then he hears the breaking of wood behind him and knows that he does not have any other option. He tells his men to get on their horses. Soon the troops is surrounded by the Treveri cavalry. Jagellius is hit by a javelin as his men are falling all around him. Only 25 men make it home.

Aedui
This tribe keeps quiet during the cold season. Clans are busy to repair their fields and to stock food. The chief of the Aedui visits the clans to discuss the political affairs and to appeal to their readiness to fight if necessary. Mounted warriors patrol are send to recon all along the border to the Suebes. Road are repairs and there are rumours of bigger movements behind the frontier. Popularity stays at 110%.

Arverni
Arverni kept passive this turn, too. The leader also talks to the heads of the clans to get them prepared for a possible war. Popularity grows to 100%.

Sequani
Sequani watch carefully the movements in the territories all around them. So they were able to repel a Suebi raid. Popularity of their chief is at 100%.

Suebes
Many tribesmen are discouraged. Ariovist does not seem to have a plan to improve the situation. Times, when the Suebes dominated the battle field seem to be long gone. No more settler come from the other side of the River, many think of leaving next spring.
Popularity dropped to 70%.

Belgica

Eburones also plan a raid against the Treveri. Their warlord Sobieskius gathered 1,000 warriors, pure infantry. As the nights became longer, dark clouds cover the skies and rain was falling heavily. Sobieskius decides to wait, as it is almost impossible to march through the swamps and woods under this circumstance. Although his men complain, he uses the time for extra training. Three nights after the longest night, it stopped raining and it became cold. Sobieskius still waits. One moon later, it is as cold as if all hell freezes, he gives the signal to decamp. The swamps are frozen now and he can lead the troops through this deserted areas. His target is Three Limes, a spiritual place, where the herdsmen and their droves meet at spring and autumn, but which is almost unpopulated during winter. Three Limes is not far from the border. During one of these winter nights, Sobeskius' men take the town by surprise and slaughters every men, women and child and burns the place to the ground. Then the invaders hurry back home.
Soon they are discovered by Terveri cavalry. Here and then the Eburones are attacked by ambushes and have some casualties, but they reach the border before the Treveri can call their army.

Eburones
Eburones declare that they are now Roman protectorate. Popularity grows to 90%. The last mission was successful, but still the strategic situation is unchanged.

Remi
The new Remi leader realizes, that his reforms failed. So he turns to his hobby - hunting. All winter long, he organizes big hunting events, inviting warriors from all parts of the country. He offers big rewards for the best.
Besides that he fosters trade, especially with the Suebes.
His people like his new policy. However, they are irritated, when he hires 100 horsemen from Germania as his personal guard. Although it is not unusual, that noblemen have their personal guards, people wonder how he can afford them.

Popularity: 100%

Nervi
Nervi stay passive this winter.


Provincia Narbonensis and Alpes

Roman legions stay in their winter camps.
A confederation of Veragri and Seduni attack Roman merchants and travellers and block the passes through the Alps.

J.C. announces that the Eburones are now Roman protectorate.

Allobroges
Allobroges were glad that they were not involved in any fighting. Popularity raised to 100%.

Aquitani, Western and Northern Celtica

Venetes
Venetes send their merchants from the border to Hispania to the shores of Britannia.. Popularity 105%.

Sotiates
Sotiates were far from the trouble of the north or west. Popularity 100%.

Did I forget anything?

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

AHAHAHAHHEHEHEHEHEHEH SEQUANI,

CATCH WARMAN8 IF YOU CAN!

:knight: :clown:

[King Kurt]

AHAHAHAHHEHEHEHEHEHEH SEQUANI,

CATCH WARMAN8 IF YOU CAN!

:knight: :clown:

Let's see - 50% casualties, nothing to show except for some dead peasants and muddy legs - another great Warman victory!! Catch me if you can??? - seems they did!!

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

Let's see - 50% casualties, nothing to show except for some dead peasants and muddy legs - another great Warman victory!! Catch me if you can??? - seems they did!!

They didn't catch the Mighty Warman8 and in that case, they failed and will continue to fail in the future. :balloon2:

[The Celtic Viking]

Let's see - 50% casualties, nothing to show except for some dead peasants and muddy legs - another great Warman victory!! Catch me if you can??? - seems they did!!

Aw, you shouldn't be so hard on the poor little fellow. In times like these he'll have to claim whatever "victory" he can - even if that "victory" is merely the avoidance of a full, 100% casualty rate.


They didn't catch the Mighty Warman8 and in that case, they failed and will continue to fail in the future. :balloon2:

I warned you before about that impatience of yours. As it were, the fires of Hell weren't quite hot enough for the likes of you yet, but all in due time, my lad, all in due time.

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

Aw, you shouldn't be so hard on the poor little fellow. In times like these he'll have to claim whatever "victory" he can - even if that "victory" is merely the avoidance of a full, 100% casualty rate.



I warned you before about that impatience of yours. As it were, the fires of Hell weren't quite hot enough for the likes of you yet, but all in due time, my lad, all in due time.

If you say so new timer.


:bow:

[Arjos]

Ups and downs, still all very challenging and entertaining :)

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

Ups and downs, still all very challenging and entertaining :)

Indeed :clown:.

Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose.

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

Deadline by the way?

[Franconicus]

Remi...........A) 8....B) 70.000...C) 30.000...D) 500
Nervii..........A) 6....B) 40.000...C) 15.000...D) 200
Aedui..........A) 22....B) 120.000..C) 45.000...D) 5.000
Arverni........A) 22....B) 120.000..C) 45.000...D) 5.000
Sequani.......A) 7.5....B) 50.000....C) 17.000...D) 890
Venetes.......A) 12,5....B) 50.000....C) 20.000...D) 0
Sotiates.......A) 12....B) 40.000....C) 15.000...D) 0
Suebes........A) 5....B) 90.000....C) 33.000...D) 400
Allobroges....A)6,3....B) 25.000....C) 8.000.....D) 2.000
Catuvellau....A) 10.5....B) 70.000....C) 26.000...D) 800 (chars)
Suessiones....A) 15...B) 100.000...C)39.000...D) 1.000
Eburones .......A) 10,5..B) 70.000.....C) 30.000..D) 0

Deadline? End of winter - of course!!:laugh4:

[SwordsMaster]

Shouldn't I have an extra 100 cavalry, Franc?

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

Why does this IH always move slow :sad: :sad:?!

[King Kurt]

I am off on my hols for a week - back on the 1st - my traders are off to London

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

I will send my orders in tomorrow (Monday).


:bow:

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

I mean on Wednesday, I promise :yes:.


:bow:

[Franconicus]

deadline this friday, alright?

[AggonyDuck]

Sounds good.

[Arjos]

No problem here aswell ^^

[Franconicus]

deadline this friday, alright?

Just some items to remember:

Please make your orders as detailed and clear as possible. Keep in mind that motivation of your troops may be as essential as tactics and that food may be even more.

Also, forget all that 20th century stuff about motivation. Your men are farmers and hunters, not professionals (except Romans). They have to feed their families. If one dies from a clan, the rest of the clan may take care. If a dozen or more will die, the women and children will suffer from hunger and propably die too. Therefore, your men will hardly be motivated by that last man standing nonsense. They may fight to death, if they are trapped, that is all. And forget all that nationalistic nonsense: fight for your country etc. We are not in the Napoleonic era or 20th century.

[Kagemusha]

Sounds good.:bow:

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

Fine with me gentlemen :yes:.

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

Should have my orders in on Thursday when hopefully I get all my information back from everyone!

[SwordsMaster]

Sent, Franc The Remi are at your disposal

[Kagemusha]

Declaration of SPQR

Alpine tribes Veragri and Seduni are hereby declared enemies of the Republic. Attacking Roman citizens is cruel violation towards the good will,The Senate and Republic of Rome have shown towards you. Immediately stop your vile attacks or face consequences. Rome will show mercy for those who repent.But those who will not will be punished with extreme measures.

Julius Caesar

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/image.php?groupid=160&dateline=1310667733

[Ignoramus]

OOC: I need to recruit messengers - I've already sent my only message for this turn.

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

Declaration of SPQR

Alpine tribes Veragri and Seduni are hereby declared enemies of the Republic. Attacking Roman citizens is cruel violation towards the good will,The Senate and Republic of Rome have shown towards you. Immediately stop your vile attacks or face consequences. Rome will show mercy for those who repent.But those who will not will be punished with extreme measures.

Julius Caesar

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/image.php?groupid=160&dateline=1310667733




So much troubles around my lands! May the gods help my tribe this upcoming season!


Artv. of the Suebi

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

Fran,


I'll get my orders in first thing tomorrow (Friday) morning!


:bow:

[Arjos]

I'll get my orders in first thing tomorrow (Friday) morning!

And then you complain that turns aren't faster! Thanks for holding us down :D

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

And then you complain that turns aren't faster! Thanks for holding us down :D

You are welcome!!

[Franconicus]

I received a lot of orders, including the Romans. Some are still missing (like King Kurt) but I will start right away. However, it will take some time. I will contact you if I got questions.

So please be patient!!

[King Kurt]

Franc - sorry I thought they had gone on Friday - computer glitch - I will resend straight away.

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

I received a lot of orders, including the Romans. Some are still missing (like King Kurt) but I will start right away. However, it will take some time. I will contact you if I got questions.

So please be patient!!


I'll try. :laugh4:


Franc - sorry I thought they had gone on Friday - computer glitch - I will resend straight away.


EXCUSES EXCUSES!!!! :laugh4::laugh4::laugh4:

[Franconicus]

I received orders from:
Rome
Eburones
Arverni
Sequani
Venetes
Remi
Catuvellauni
Suebes:
Suessiones
Allobroges

Still missing: Aedui

[Kagemusha]

Gah! I thought we had em all already.

[The Celtic Viking]

Hm. Although I may not be the smartest pea in the package, I think to call my intelligence "artificial" as per the list on post #2 is uncalled for. ~;)

I think that's more for Warman's Suebi now that he went and got himself permabanned.

[Franconicus]

What happened to warman?:dizzy2:

[Kagemusha]

Permabanned. I guess there will be changes in the leadership of Suebes.

[Arjos]

Everyone lost his fighting spirit? :D

[Kagemusha]

Not the slightest.I guess it is just taking longer then expected for Franc to write the chapter.

[King Kurt]

Everyone lost his fighting spirit? :D
With Warmann gone, who is there to attack?:laugh4::laugh4::laugh4:

[Franconicus]

:skull: Well, I have to tell you , that Ariovistus passed away. He died as real barbarian! Now he is is gone and he will not return nor one of his reincarnations.

That does not have to mean that the future will be more peaceful, just the opposite. I have so many combats and battles to simulate, that it may take a while.
Further more I may need some more decitions, in this case I will contact you directly.

So enjoy the break and drink a beer to the ones passed away and to te health of the host! :cheers:

[Franconicus]

To be continued - soon!

[Franconicus]

Spring 57


Britannia

At Britannia, the Bren tries to improve the administration of his realm. He lures wise men, like the Greek philosopher Poseidonios to benefit from their wisdom. Furthermore he personally leads a campaign against the 3,000 marauders in his country. The hunting is not very successful, only few bandits can be defeated and forced to give up. During the hunt, the Bren also arrives at the capitol of the Trivobantes. Glen welcomes him friendly. During night, a big meal is done, with lot of meat and beer. Late at night, there is a dispute between some of Glen’s followers and the Bren’s personal guard. In the end, two men of the guard are wounded, three of Glen’s men dead. Hearing this, the Bren hurries furiously to Glen’s house. He blames his cousin for planning to assassinate him and to calls him to a duel. However, Glen goes does to his knees, offers his cousin his sword and declares his undivided loyalty for the Bren. The Catuvellauni leader gives Glen the order to leave the country immediately and to never come back. At the same day, Glen leaves the country on board of a foreign merchant ship.


Southern, Central and Eastern Celtica

The Battles of the River Moseal and the Hunsrück

At Eastern Celtica, war continues and the Treveri still have to fight simultaneously several invasion. During spring, patrols report of an invasion army of about 11,000 Eburones, coming from the north. A second army of about 20,000 Suebes approaches from the South, while a third army of about 15,000 Suessiones comes from the west. Patrols keep on shadowing these three armies, while the warlord of the Treveri works out his operational plans.
At first, he is sending out a small fore of about 5,000 infantry and 900 cavalry to slow down the advance of the Eburones. The Eburones, pure infantry led by Sobieskius and the warlord himself, soon find themselves bothered by permanent raids of the Treveri cavalry. Under these conditions, Sobieskius does not try to force a battle, but moves slowly southwards.

At the same time, the Treveri warlord gathers 21,000 warriors in the south in the area of the River Moseal. Among his men there are 2,000 riders. While the army gets ready for combat, a small detachment is sent to contact the Suessiones, to find out, if they come as enemies or as friends. The Suessiones attack the small Treveri force immediately, killing almost 200 men. The Suessiones set camp on the left bank of the River Moseal, obviously waiting for the Suebes, which are marching through the Hunsrück. The Treveri warlord decides to deal with the Suebes first. The Treveri army and the army of the Suessiones have almost the same size, but the Treveri has a significantly stronger cavalry.

As the Suebes march through the mountains, they find themselves ambushed by small bands. Usually, theses raids come from the forested mountain tops or under the cover of the night. The Treveri throw javelins or stones and then disappear again. Commander Warman8 decides to send his cavalry to call the Suessiones for help.
When the Suessiones learn about the trouble of their allies, they decamp. It takes some time for the army to cross the river, but the Suessiones cavalry together with the Suebes cavalry march in advance so that they can bring immediate support to the Suebes in the mountains. This advanced troop, 500 Suessiones and 100 Suebes, follows the valley of the River Dhron, a side arm of the Moseal, which comes from the Hunsrück. After a march of six hours, they find the valley blocked by barriers, built and defended by 100 Treveri. After a short break, the combined force decide of attack. The Suessiones ride towards the enemy and throw their javelins over the barricades. At the same time, the Suebes dismounted and approach the enemy from the side. When the leader of the Suebes shouts out his war cry, the Suessiones and the Suebes assault the lines of the Treveri. Soon a hard close combat starts. The Treveri begin to shake, but then cavalry comes from behind and supports them. At the same time, the leader of Suessiones notices, that two hundred warriors come from the forested hill on their left flank. He gives order to retreat and regroup. However, he soon is faced with another 500 Treveri riders, which come north western entrance of the valley. Cut off and encircled, the allied cavalry is massacred. Although this skirmish was rather small, the allied forces lost all of their cavalry.
When Warman8 learns about the defeat, he decides to dig in on the top of the Erbeskopf and to wait there for the next assault and the arrival of his allies. He waits three days, then he sends out patrols to find out, that the Treveri are gone.
In the meanwhile, the Suessiones reach the place, where the Dhrone meets the Moseal. And they also meet the army of the Treveri. The Treveri warlord changed his mind and decided to beat the Suessiones first. The Suessiones find themselves outnumbered. They are on the right bank of the River Moseal, with the river at their backs and the Dhrone at their left flank. The two rivers give the Suessiones good protection against the Treveri cavalry, but it also could turn into a deadly trap. While both sides deploy, the Treveri send messengers. They offer peace, if the Suessiones agree to make peace and return home, pay compensation for the killed Treveri warriors and give hostages.

The Suessiones warlord does not reply and says some words to inspire his men. He orders his best men as a reserve to uncovered right and waits for the enemy to come.
The Treveri sacrifice to the God of War and ask the augurs. Then they begin to attack.

The Treveri army forms a phalanx with a small reserve on its left flank. When the phalanx meets the Suessiones, this reserves tries to bypass the enemy. Immediately the Suessiones warlord also orders his reserve to attack and soon the most intensive fighting happens on this side of the battle line. The Suessiones are slowly pushed backwards towards the river. The Suessiones warlord tries to encourage his men to stand and hold the line and hurries to the right to lead there. When he arrives, his men shout the war cry and turn again against the enemy. The Treveri are taken by surprise and their left flank begins to retreat. The Suessiones' right flank is taken by bloodlust and chases the running enemy, while the main armies are still in an even fight. The Suessiones right wing almost reached the enemy's camp, when it find itself confronted with the cavalry of the Treveri. Stretched over a wide area and cut off from the rest of the army, the Sussiones cannot stand the cavalry charge. Most of them are slaughtered. Among the few which are able to escape is the warlord of the Suessiones. We manages his army, now chosen by the Treveri cavalry. The Suessiones are not able to build a line against the new threat and are pushed into the River Moseal. Many die in the water, but some escape, due to the fact that the Treveri do not try to follow them.

Instead, the Treveri warlord gathers his army and leads it against the Suebes. Ariovist makes his men hurry because he wants to assist the Suessiones and he does not know that those are already out of the campaign. Due to the fact that all his cavalry is gone, Ariovist does the reconnaissance together with his personal guard, the last mounted men in his army. Behind him marches his army in a long column through the valley of the River Dhrone.

At the heat of noon, Ariovist meets the first troops of the Treveri, a horse patrol. It is too late to turn and so Ariovist decides to charge. Although the Treveri have twice the numbers, the combat stays even until a second Treveri patrol arrives. The Suebes King is hit by a sword and falls from his horse. The rest of his guard turns around and tries to reach the infantry.
As the Suebes hear about the fate of their King, they take position to block the valley. Both sides are covered by the flanks of the valley and so the Treveri could only try a frontal charge. Yet, they hesitate. So the two armies stand face to face. When night comes, the Treveri retreat. The Suebes keep on holding their position for the rest of the night. Then, as there is no trace from the enemy, they begin to return to their homeland.

Having repelled the Suessiones and the Suebes, the Treveri hurry north to meet the remaining enemy, the Eburones. Those, still unaware of what happened to their allies, are still moving south, where they expect to meet their allies. They avoid any big settlements and are only shadowed by some Treveri cavalry.

One noon, the Eburone’s army finds itself confronted with a superior Treveri army. Even worse, behind its back substantial Treberi cavalry pops up. The Eburones have nothing to put against that threat, as it does not have any cavalry at all.
Sobieskius positions the army of the Eburones o top of a forested hill, where the hostile cavalry can hardly make a compact charge. However, Treveri archers can easily use the cover of the wood to shoot their arrows at Subieskius’ men. The Terveri deploy at the bottom of the hill, but hesitate to charge. Posts report that the Eburones are encircled. Then they see a messenger approaching. He tell Subieskius, that the Suessiones and the Suebes are defeated and whipped out completely and demands him to lay down his arms, because there is not the slightest chance that his army can leave the place. Sobieskius asks for a pause to discuss this item with his warlord. So a cease fire is agreed.

Romans

At the beginning of spring, the Roman Proconsul sends orders to the VII, VIII, VIIII, and XI to decamp. 20,000 Roman soldiers march from Narbo along the River Rhodanus to build a new camp at Vienna. From there, Caesar sends out patrol into the lands of the Segusiavi.

Soon, the Roman army is reinforced by an Arverni army of some 20,000 warriors and 2,500 riders under the command of the young chief Vercingetorix. As soon as the two armies unite, they begin to follow the Rhodanus into the land of the Segusiavi. Soon they receive the message that, while the main part of the Arverni army is supporting the Romans, a Aedui army invades its homeland. This causes unrest among the Arverni warriors, but Caesar and Vercingetorix decide to continue their campaign.

Their goal is the Segusiavi capitol Lugundum. When the allied forces reach it, they offer the garrison terms of surrender. Due to the massive superiority of the Roman numbers, Lugundum decides to lay down its weapons and rely on the mercy of Caesar. His conditions are hard, the people from Lugundum have to pay half of all their valuables and belongings including half of their lands, but they keep their lives.
Soon, J.C. is told, that a Segusiavi army is approaching. The Segusiavi have called their allies and with the support of Aedui, Mandubii and Senones they are able to field 10,000 men. Caesar immediately alerts his legions. However, this mean turns out to be unnecessary. As the Segusiavi notice that Lugundum is already taken by the Romans and that the Roman army has four times the size of their own, they decide to return home as fast as they came.
While the Romans and Arverni beat the Segusiavi, the Aedui invade the homeland of the Arverni. They quickly defeat the Averni cavalry, which had just tried to raid the Aedui territory. Then the Aedui marches against the capitol of the Arverni, laying siege on it and pillaging the area around. 20,000 Arverni are caught inside Gergovia. The besieging force is about twice as big.
The Averni are not prepared to stand a siege, and their food magazines are not full. Yet, they decide to stand until Vercingetorix and the rest of the army comes to their rescue. However, they do not appear. Therefore, the leader of the garrison has to negotiate with Aedui. It is agreed, that the Arverni may leave the town, but they have to leave all their weapons and gold and they have to give hostages to guarantee that the Aedui will not start aggressions against the Arverni. Gergovia is marauded, then the Aedui return home.

The Roman X. Legion under Titus Labienus is sent out for another expedition. It marches together with 7,000 auxiliaries from the Allobroges into the province of the Helvetii. Those welcome the Romans and provide them with food.
Labienus sends out messengers to the Germanian provinces to hire mercenaries. He also sends a force of 1,000 legionnaires plus auxiliaries into the land of the Sequani.

The Sequani warlord has already gathered his army and is able to send 14,000 men against the Roam invasion. When the Romans realize that they do not have the chance to win against the Sequani army, they quickly retreat and return to the main army.
At the same time, the Sequani have to fight a small raid of the Suebi, 1,000 men in total. The Sequani intercept the Germanians, which are defeated completely.




Belgica

The Remi to set up a fortified camp up the river, obviously making ready for war, gathering supplies, weapons, and beginning scouting into Ambiani, Viromandii, Atrebates, and Eburones territory. Small bands are raiding against the Viromandii and Atrebates.

Also the Remi begin to fortify the capital with earthworks and wooden stake walls, as well as a ditch.

The chiefs of the Attrebates, Viromandii and Nervii meet to discuss the strategic situation.


Aquitani, Western and Northern Celtica


At the west, Venetes invite the leaders of the Namnetes and their followers to a conference. When the guests arrive, many of the Veneti nobles are still on the way, but the warlord of the Veneti welcomes them and arranges a big feast. At midnight, when most of the Namnetes are drunk, the missing Venetes arrive with their guards. They penetrate the hall and kill the guests. Next morning, the Venetes army decamps and invades the territory of the neighbour. It then swiftly raids their lands. The Namnetes, taken by surprise and without their leaders, have to surrender.

[Kagemusha]

Thanks for the update Franc.:bow:

[Arjos]

Epic chapter Franconicus!
Awesome battles ^^

The Katuwellaunoi mourn for Lugdunon...

OoC: How ruthless the Venetes! XD

[AggonyDuck]

So I did not have that 15.5k tons of grain in Gergovia? It would be worthwhile to tell your players that grain isn't stored centrally and needs to be gathered when it comes to stuff like this as I was under the assumption that food would not be a problem.

[Arjos]

That's what you get for siding with the Romani: your men were sacrificed to let the enemy get tired and allow Caesar to win and your oppidon was sacked...

[King Kurt]

OoC: How ruthless the Venetes! XD

Moi? - you are too kind

[Franconicus]

Adjustments

1. I had to correct the story about the Roman campaign, as I made it with the wrong numbers. You find it in the violet part of the last chapter- Sorry for this!

2. Forget about that food thing and the limited diplomacy! Just care that your supply roots are open!


Numbers:
Tribe Population Inf Cav
Remi 70.000 30.000 500
Nervii 40.000 15.000 200
Aedui 120.000 45.000 4.900
Arverni 120.000 45.000 4.600
Sequani 50.000 17.000 880
Venetes 50.000 20.000 0
Sotiates 40.000 15.000 0
Suebes 40.000 10.000 0
Allobroges 25.000 8.000 2.000
Catuvellauni 70.000 26.000 800


Suessiones 100.000 31.000 500
Atrebates Bel 25.000 9.500 500
Viromandui 15.000 5.000 0
Eburones 70.000 30.000 0
Menapii 15.000 5.000 0
Aulerci 22.000 10.000
Carnutes 40.000 13.000 2.000
Namnetes 22.000 10.000 0
Parisii 40.000 15.000 0
Treveri 69.000 20.000 2.500
Veragri/Seduni 70.000 30.000 0
Cantae 20.000 8.500
Trivobantes 35.000 9.500 800
Mandubii 12.000 5.000 1.000
Segusiavi 12.000 0
Senones 12.000 5.000

[Arjos]

One question Franconicus: what's up with the Suebes now? Do they retain all the current diplomacy they have?

[AggonyDuck]

Alright, thanks for the adjustments Franc. It makes more sense now.

[Franconicus]

One question Franconicus: what's up with the Suebes now? Do they retain all the current diplomacy they have?

Ariovistus is dead and gone. And with him all agreements he made.
Many Suebes are leaving Gaul, but there are still some you can negotiate with.

[Franconicus]

Mery Christmas to all of you and a happy new year.
Maybe you can send your orders until January 10th.

[Kagemusha]

Happy holidays Franc , also friends and foes alike!

[Arjos]

What Lord Ma... uhm... Caesar said ^^
Happy Holidays everyone :)

[The Celtic Viking]

Merry Christmas!

[Fisherking]

Have a very Merry Christmas all.

[SwordsMaster]

Merry christmas lads, hope santa is good!

[Arjos]

Maybe you can send your orders until January 10th.

Hope everyone is set, 'cos I've been missing this a LOT ^^

[Franconicus]

Still waiting for your moves, gentlemen!

[Fisherking]

Still waiting?

I sent mine on the 10th or 11th of Jan.

[Arjos]

Fran, this... it can't be! :O

What's going on?

[Franconicus]

there are still mamy replies missing, esp. from the allmighty Roman pro-consul.

Any proposal how we can preceed? Seems to be rather lonely here in the Chapter House these days!