"The Warrior Isles" has begun..............

[Palamedes of Sarras]

Greetings fellow TW gamers,

For 4 weeks and numerous months of conversation RTK are happy to present The Warrior Isles online campaign. The focus of the campaign is to bring the Total War community into an online format. You may play 1 week and sit idle for the next 3 weeks. You may have personal issues with one clan and decide next week to wipe them out of the campaign. Any number of clans and players may join as rules are in place to allow all sizes of clans to compete. Success in the Isles is dependant on more than just battle field expertise. Back room negotiations, payoffs and good diplomatic ties will ensure you hold the status of Isles Lords and are known throughout the land as the dominant clan.

Currently the Warrior Isles is being played in a friendly format to ensure that when it starts in 4 weeks all players are familiar with play. Currently RTK have split into 2 teams Camelot and Mordred. You are welcome to join them or start your own team. Importantly this campaign allows for all players and so has included an important role for those players that do not belong to a clan. Ronins may regester as mercenaries that are available for hire to soften up clans before invasion or simply help out. Their goal is florins and the building of a mighty warband.

For the current status of the Isles visit the current map at: http://www.clanroundtable.homestead.com/CampaignMap.html

Or visit the Isles forums at: http://p066.ezboard.com/fclanoftheroundtablefrm29

to express your interest to join email Palamedes_of_Sarras@hotmail.com and with successful registration will be the keys to Isles life.

Regards

Palamedes

[Palamedes of Sarras]

Tales from the Isles....................

We huddled around the fire seeking warmth from the howling winds and light rain that sizzled with each drop in the fire. Looking through the gloom at the illuminated faces it seemed some two hundred of us had survived today’s battle. What seemed certain victory had been a crushing defeat. The Round Table Knights had hired us to soften an enemy border Warband and their intelligence had been far from accurate, so I assume. Our Mercenary Warband although small had gained considerable fame over the years and always negotiated a good contract fee ensuring the band consisted of well trained warriors from throughout the Isles. Today we had lost two thirds of our Warband and a quarter of those that successfully routed the field had not returned. We assumed they would not as they were cheap archer units from the local villages.

I watched our fearless Warlord survey the scene, he seemed undaunted and more interested in merging units that now required replacements to be effective in battle. To him this was just another day’s work as he now considered what type of troops to recruit from the local villages and taverns. There was always an unlimited supply of warriors seeking fame and fortune in the isles.

I looked at the arrow shaft that protruded from my leg and knew that soon it must come out to stop infection. Although well respected in the Warband I knew I would be left to fight my own way back to the hideout if too slow. We always move swiftly by the darkness of night after a defeat as Clan Warriors will be scouring the land to kill those of us that refuse to join their ranks.

With that thought a hand reached down grabbed the shaft and with a slight twist and pull had yanked it from my leg. Our Warlord looked down at me looked at the shaft and threw it to the ground, he passed me a piece of firewood glowing with heat and sat by me, “Well young fella, looks like you are the most senior now.” He looked at my wound, “Better get that sealed, we move soon and you must now lead a Szekely units to scout the way home”. I was truly honored, only our best warriors took cavalry into battle and often were the only survivors.

“How did this all begin, I was born in Logurs the son of carpenter. All I know is the life of the Isles yet I don’t know why we always fight, why ships with warriors arrive in our ports constantly and why clans kill each other on the battlefield and then negotiate trade terms as if they were business acquaintances.” I looked up at my Warlord waiting for an answer, his beard was thick and grey hair long and gathered at the back. He looked at me and grinned, “I asked the same question of my Warlord many years ago. He wasn’t born of the isles you know he came here as one of the first Clan Warlords from the mainland. Once his Clan’s home isle had been taken they disbanded and he roamed the land for many years before finally starting our Warband.” He bent over grabbed the piece of firewood and thrust it too my leg, the heat made my whole leg burn, but as it was drawn away a numbing warmth took over where the stinging sensation of an open wound had been. “Now that’s done I will quickly tell you the history of the Warrior Isles…………….”



“ Clans originally were mainland nations armies. These armies arrived here soon after Thrass was discovered on Avalon Isle. Thrass is of great value in the world, we take it for granted as we have an abundance of it, but it is found nowhere else. These nations armies all fought for dominance and ownership of the Isles and the precious supplies of Thrass. Conflict in the isles caused conflict throughout the world and soon the whole world was at war. After many years of fighting Nations negotiated that a solution must be found. It was decided that each nation would only send their best generals to the Isles and establish a base camp on one of the small islands within the Warrior Isles archipelago. The Nation that won ownership of the region of Avalon in the centre of Avalon Isle where the largest deposits of Thrass lay would be given the title of Isles Lords. The Isle Lords would have the only trading contract with the rest of the world. Any independent traders or Clans in the Isles would sell their Thrass to the Isles Lords at a fixed price. All Nations agreed to this as it would mean that war for Thrass would be isolated to the Warrior Isles only. Although the Warlords arrived on their own they were skilled diplomats with an abundance of florins. Soon they built considerable Warbands paying a good price for units that had traveled to the Isles looking for fame and glory. Local villagers were forced into service when seasoned warriors and florins were in short supply. The Warrior Isles became a world of its own, teaming with people from all over the world its cultures flourished, and with the Thrass florins were in abundance. Villages spread through the isles, and all form of tradesman came to make their fortune. The Clans no longer represented their national origins and often considered themselves independent with enough florins to no longer require assistance from the mainland. Now we have a land that is a melting pot of warriors, businessmen, tradesmen and villagers all out to make their fortune. There are no loyalties clans have disowned their mainland origins and only give loyalty to the clan and their fellow clans Warlords, Warriors only give loyalty to the florins and locals forced into service do all they can to return to their families and homes. This is a bloodthirsty land, but I would not live anywhere else, this is life at its best, the best wine, food, women, fellow warriors and best of all a good fight anytime you want it with a load of florins as payment.……………………….”

The sound of horses………………….. “Quick young man, the Clan are on us we must get to the hideout or live the lives as cannon fodder for those scum” We mounted our horses and rode into the darkness knowing that all those on foot would be left behind and most likely taken into Clan service.

[Palamedes of Sarras]

Some people have expressed their concern over the timing of the campaign considering Rome will be out soon.

This campaign is a lot more than a gaming platform it is a representation of the community. Currently we will use the Viking Total War platform for battles. However once Rome is available we will give it a few weeks and then convert to the Rome platform with no changes to campaign progress. Of course a fair conversion for units etc will have to be decided on but the progress will not be effected.

Who know in 2 years time we will move to another platfrom and maintain progress.

Palamedes

[Palamedes of Sarras]

Org Admin,

Could someone please forward these posts to a suitable location in the Multiplayer section of the forums.

Palamedes

[octavian]

i can move it if you like http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/bigthumb.gif looks very very kool http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

edit: i posted it in the barracks

[Gregoshi]

Welcome Palamedes. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif Thanks for bringing your announcement to these forums. I looks very cool. Best wishes to you and The Warrior Isles competition.

Thanks for copying the post octavian.

[octavian]

you are quite welcome gregoshi, one more post for me http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
j/k twas a pleasure

[Gawain of Orkeny]

Warning to you all the evil Gawain will be participating in this event http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/cheers.gif

[octavian]

uh oh, i guess i better not join eh http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Gawain of Orkeny]

I guess not no censorship there to save you from my evil tongue. But then again there I am a knight of the round table and act accordingly so you really only have my sword to worry about.

[octavian]

save me??? i need no saving from a conservative, unless that conservative likes flaming comrades http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Bezalel]

This sounds very interesting. I'll think I'll give it a shot. I miss the campaign days.

[Palamedes of Sarras]

Thanks heaps Octavian and Gregoshi,

Love to have as many people on board to make it all it can be. The friendly campaign will be fun also and an opportunity to make new friends. Currently Team Mordred are on the lookout for some experienced Generals.

Palamedes

[octavian]

i suppose you could put me down to join up , i would prefer to fight with {LORE} members if any join, however, you can just put me down for wherever you need me. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/bigthumb.gif

[Palamedes of Sarras]

Octavian,

Mordred need some Warlords, I would suggest you ask to join them. Contact Kay on tmartine@kings.edu and let him know you are available. There are some significant battles happening in the next few days so get onto him asap.

In 4 weeks we split into clans so Lore will have its own island if they join in with as many Warlords (players) as they whish to register.

Palamedes

[octavian]

alright, will do, i will also make mention of this on the {LORE} forums http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

[Palamedes of Sarras]

Octavian,

Actually it has been decided that the friendly game period will continue untill we have enough clans participating so it may go past the 4 weeks. There is currently room for 2 more teams on the current map. If LORE has more than 4 or 5 players that whish to play you are more than welcome to take a team spot and/or recruit other clan members to give you a hand.

Just send me an email of what you would like to do.

Palamedes

[octavian]

k, will do

btw, im on msn @ (i_luv_lotr89@hotmail.com)

[dessa14]

i am willing to play and i am a member of {LORE}.
it will be simple who would win if we entered.
thanks, dessa

[Palamedes of Sarras]

LORE mates,

Try and get in for the next season battles. Must have registered and post starting status by Monday 24:00 GMT. Have a nice arid little isle available for you guys hope you like some desert maps for home defence. Currently Mordred have made the early move on Avalon and neighbouring provinces to build their treasury. They will face 5k base moral 0 local militia warbands. But I am aware some mercenaries are trying to get a nice contract out of Camelot to help the local militia put a real dint in Mordreds Warbands.

Ooops hope no Mordredites come this way any time soon.



Palamedes http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smokin.gif

[octavian]

whene you say registered, do you mean just dropping you a line, or posting on your forums? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/bigthumb.gif

[Chimpyang]

Idf possibl i'll play with LORE and i'm angli_@hotmail.com with username {LORE} Chimpyang

[mercian billman]

I would also like to join as a member of {LORE}

tyler_barbian@hotmail.com

[Palamedes of Sarras]

LORE Guys,

Send me an email that LORE whish to enter. I will send a reply with details of how to get started and open your team thread in the Warrior Isles Forum.

BTW Mordred just took Avalon and are now the current Isles Lords.

Palamedes

[Palamedes of Sarras]

Ok LORE,

You are in I have emailed your starting regions and started your Warlords profile thread. Please post your Warlords profiles and build your armies. Email me your status and I will place you on the map. As you seem low on generals feel free to build relationships with Mercenaries or recruit Warlords from other clans or ronins.

Palamedes

[octavian]

*bump*