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Revolting Friendship

06-05-2008, 19:45

Map of current situation:

https://img256.imageshack.us/img256/5682/spring1563ya5.jpg

And here's the first map I did, for reference to see what has happened in the past 2 years.
Time is passing quite slowly, we may feel like not much has happened, but for this much to actually happen during 2 years. In reality it's quite much:

https://img359.imageshack.us/img359/1526/spring1561zq5.jpg

Seign Thelas

06-05-2008, 19:52

Was the info sent yet? I didn't get anything.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-06-2008, 01:14

From Lord Yamana Toyosada:

I, Yamana Toyosada, Must withdraw my duel attempt against Mori Motoharu. Some may call me the coward for this, but I am not. I just have a big mouth, and should think things though before I speak. Your Father is the coward, not you. While I may hate Mori Clan, At least the Sons Of The Retired Lord actually stayed on the mainland, while your father ran off. I would Duel Him instead, but he is dead. I need not prove your worth, since you would fight along your men, and I will fight along my men to retake Tssyumo Castle if need be.

However, Maybe in the Future, Once I deal with Ukita, I will actually decide to go though this, if Mori Clan is still around.

Lord Yamana Toyosada

Prince Cobra

06-06-2008, 11:51

My suggestions for deadline:

Certainly after 9th of June. I have difficult exams and my mind is busy with other things. And the sith reports are not ready yet.

The best possible scenario (for me): after 20th June when they are over.

-----

To Nagamasa and Oda from Miyoshi:

I'll reply you, brats soon. But your are the last people I need to tell me what to do.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-06-2008, 16:46

After 20th Of June is Somewhat Long to wait, isn't it? I like to see 1 more chapter get up in June and not have to wait untill July to get another one.

How about the 12th Kage?

Seign Thelas

06-07-2008, 05:25

Should I be expecting my information anytime soon?

Kagemusha

06-07-2008, 11:32

King Jan III Sobieski

06-07-2008, 17:22

You and the other eastern Clans should get their information tomorrow evening. Im sorry for the delay, but im leaving to a cruise boat to Tallin in about 5 hours and once i return tomorrow evening, il send the remaining info pm´s.:smash:

You're going on a cruise and didn't invite your IH-mates??? :furious3::furious3::furious3:

:beam::egypt::beam:

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-10-2008, 00:47

OOC:
Thanks Ravie. :laugh4:

Also I've done some research and compiled a list of Ôtomo vassals, made some corrections to governor-ship etc.:

Ôtomo Sorin 33
Ôtomo Daimyô
Governor of Bungo

Tachibana Dôsetsu 50
aka Hetsugi Akitsura
Head of council
Governor of Buzen

Tawara Chikataka 36**
Senior general
Governor of Chikuzen

Nabeshima Naoshige* 26
Temporary governor of Hizen

Narimatsu Nobukatsu* 23
Head of bodyguard

Senior generals
Yoshioka Nagamasu 47**
Egame Taketane* 31**

Junior generals
Takahashi Jyoun 22**
Yoshihiro Akitada 19**
Eriguchi Nobutsune* 26**

Court members
Ryûzôji Naganobu 24**
Ryûzôji Nobuchika 29**

Underage
Ôtomo Yoshimune(1558) 5
Ôtomo heir
Ôtomo Chikaie(1561) 2

Ryûzôji Masaie(1556) 7
Ryûzôji heir
Tawara Takatada(1556)*** 7
Tawara heir
Tachibana Tsukihara(1550)*** 13
Tachibana heir
Usuki Akichika(1552)*** 11
Harada Nobutane(1560) 3

Dead
Usuki Akihaya 39**
Senior general
Seppuko, 1563

*Formerly Ryûzôji vassal
**Real age unknown
***Fictional character

Deeds

Ôtomo Sorin
Led the winning attack against the Ryûzôji at Yanagawa, spring 1561
Won the siege against Akizuki Tanezane without blodsheed, spring 1562

Yoshioka Nagamasu
Led the winning ambush against superior Amako and Yamana forces in Bizen, summer 1562
Defeated by superior Amako forces at Gassan Toda, autumn 1562

Yoshihiro Akitada
Partook in the ambush in Bizen, fought in single combat for the first time, summer 1562
Partook in the battle at Gassan Toda, collected 1 head and recieved 2 wounds before withdrawing, autumn 1562

Tawara Chikataka
Led a successful mission to transport 5000 koku to the Asai, winter 1562-63

Tachibana Dôsetsu
Assisted in the victory over Ryûzôji at Yanagawa, spring 1561
Struggled to save the fleet during the disaster in Shimonoseki Strait, winter 1562

Usuki Akihaya
Commanded the fleet during the disaster in Shimonoseki Strait, winter 1562
Comitted seppuko, januari 1563

Takahashi Jyoun
Commanded the teppô contingents at Yanagawa, collected 3 heads in the pursuit, spring 1561

Narimatsu Nobukatsu
Collected 5 helmeted heads at Yanagawa, recieving 7 wounds, spring 1561

Nabeshima Naoshige
Led the fighting retreat to Yanagawa castle, spring 1561

I know I'm quaoting a Old Post, but I like to ask. How did you put together this nice list, and find out all the names here?

Revolting Friendship

06-10-2008, 13:51

I know I'm quaoting a Old Post, but I like to ask. How did you put together this nice list, and find out all the names here?

I've been making research. Entirely on the internet for that matter so you could do the same ;)
samurai-archives.com is your best shot for finding the info you'll need.

Seign Thelas

06-13-2008, 17:16

Decisions, I'd like to make them before the deadline. Info, I need it.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-14-2008, 02:44

I'm not going to be on .Org untill Monday, so give me some time to do Decsions if Deadlines gets posted here (I have my brother keep me posted).

Thank You :clown::egypt:

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-18-2008, 02:11

When is the deadline Kage? Has everyone recived their Reports to? I know some people (Including my brother) never got their's yet. We been moving so lately :sweatdrop::sweatdrop:

woad&fangs

06-18-2008, 02:13

I haven't yet gotten a report.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-18-2008, 03:46

I've been making research. Entirely on the internet for that matter so you could do the same ;)
samurai-archives.com is your best shot for finding the info you'll need.

That's cool. I found some stuff about Yamana Clan There :-).

How did you get the Fictornial Chracters?

Revolting Friendship

06-19-2008, 01:32

How did you get the Fictornial Chracters?

I whipped them together by myself. Something that is good to know is that the first name of these guys were usually formed by parts inherited by others, like the father. Then the next part in the name could be bestowed on them by some authority figure like the Daimyô of the clan.

So let's say Usuki Akihaya gets a son. And he choses to give part of the sons name from his own father, let's say his name was Nagamasu. So He gets Naga- from his grandfather. And then Sôrin, whoms actual name was Yoshishige. He bestows on Akihaya's son the part Yoshi- from his own name(which was considered a great honor btw). Usuki Akihaya's son gets the name Nagayoshi. I suppose not all combinations are legal, Naga-yoshi would work obviously because I've seen that name around. Aki-naga might also work, and Yoshi-haya. Naga-aki doesn't sound right but I could be wrong. ;) You'll just have to feel your way. Knowing only so much about japanese names.

This is just a game tho' and it doesn't really matter that much, as long as it seems believable.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-19-2008, 01:37

Seign Thelas

06-19-2008, 06:03

I whipped them together by myself. Something that is good to know is that the first name of these guys were usually formed by parts inherited by others, like the father. Then the next part in the name could be bestowed on them by some authority figure like the Daimyô of the clan.

So let's say Usuki Akihaya gets a son. And he choses to give part of the sons name from his own father, let's say his name was Nagamasu. So He gets Naga- from his grandfather. And then Sôrin, whoms actual name was Yoshishige. He bestows on Akihaya's son the part Yoshi- from his own name(which was considered a great honor btw). Usuki Akihaya's son gets the name Nagayoshi. I suppose not all combinations are legal, Naga-yoshi would work obviously because I've seen that name around. Aki-naga might also work, and Yoshi-haya. Naga-aki doesn't sound right but I could be wrong. ;) You'll just have to feel your way. Knowing only so much about japanese names.

This is just a game tho' and it doesn't really matter that much, as long as it seems believable.

Nagaaki would work as a name. There's plenty of names with a repeated vowel. For example:

Kamiizumi Nobutsuna
Uesugi Tomooki (Note, this is said Tomo-Oki, not TomUki.)
Ashikaga Haruuji
Maeda Toshiie (Toshi-EE-AY)

Then there's even names with 3 vowels in a row, all with different sounds.

Kakizaki Kageie (Ka-gay-EE-AY)
Shibata Katsuie

Alot of these are said quickly so the sounds blend together. In the case of Shibata Katsuie, it would sound like Katsu-YAY. But if you slow the word down, every vowel can be heard.

The thing with American (English) is we have a lot of different things going on in the language with silent letters and tricky groups of letters that make different sounds in different words, I find with most languages that aren't American (English) you say every letter, and every letter has a concrete sound.

I say American because we really have split off from the English spoken in the UK and Australia. It's just like Dutch and German, very similar, but very different.

And on a related not: If you look at the line of Tokugawa Shoguns you'll notice something very interesting about most of their given names, the same goes for the Ashikaga Shoguns.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-20-2008, 16:56

Not To be Annoy you Kage, But When will the deadline be set up? Lets not do another 2 1/2 month wait again :D

Prince Cobra

06-27-2008, 12:58

The Kanrei announces he cancels the alliance with the Asai and declares war on the Oda. These are his wise words to the claans of Oda, Asai and Otomo.

To Oda Nobunaga

You acted in dishonour and dishonourable your end will be. You disobeyed the Shogun and you should only blame yourself for the misfortunes of your clan. The only advise I can give you is to save what has left of your honour and to commit seppuku. I have nothing against your clan and the lifes of your relatives will be spared. These are my terms and I consider them generous for a rebel.

To Asai Nagamasa

Once again you are wrong, my dear Nagamasa. I had no choice but to fight against you. I admit you did your best to break our alliance. You allied with a man without honour and you betrayed your allies. Asakura even sent you men to defend your lands but you attacked him. Then you claimed you are still his friend as nothing has happened and soon after you killed his family. Mori Motonari helped you but once you felt he is no longer useful you abandoned him. Your attitude towards me was no different: you needed me to do your dishonourable acts and you did not hesitate to promise me everything you could including to become my vassal. You are a fool Asai Nagamasa, a young fool. How could you be so stupid to think that I, the kanrei of Nippon will close my eyes for your attrocities and join you? Or that I will abandon the man who helped me with troops during the siege of Takeyama and sacrificed his secure rear because of me, namely Asakura Yoshikage? Or maybe you relied on the fact your father recognized me as Kanrei? Your father deserved the trust of his allies but you are different. It was you who chose the wrong side and you should pay for it one way or another.

To Otomo Sorin

I have no intentions to betray my loyal ally Asakura Yoshikage. Furthermore, he will be awarded for his loyalty and help in critical moments with that marriage that will strengthen the position of our clans and will ease our efforts to restore the peace in Kinai. If you want to find people who betray their allies I am the wrong person to observe.

About Ito: Any words could not bring him back and I see no reason to comment the issue. I simply had no means to interfere in Kyushu. The only thing I could do is to start to reconsider the policy of the Shogunate towards Kyushu in order such situations be avoided and a dilaogue with the Kyushu clans be made possible.

Revolting Friendship

06-29-2008, 02:40

Miyoshi Chokei. As soon as you move additional troops against my allies, we are officially at war. This is as far as the dialogue with Kyûshû goes,

Ôtomo Sorin

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-29-2008, 03:54

Lord Yamana Toyosada: Lord Otomo Sorin. Thank You For Taking the Time to see me Today. I did not like your responces, but they are your own opinions,and I respect that/ However, I shall remain Allied to Lord Chokei. You need not have me inolved in these matters furthers unless my Clan is Threated.

Lord Yamana Toyosada

Prince Cobra

06-29-2008, 14:47

Miyoshi Chokei. As soon as you move additional troops against my allies, we are officially at war. This is as far as the dialogue with Kyûshû goes,

Ôtomo Sorin

I received your message. You are right in few things but you are wrong in many others. Yes, I avoid to interfere in distant areas where I have no influence (for example because the local clans refused to accept my nomination; yet I hope they will change their opinion for me). Instead I prefer to solve the problems near my borders. Is this wrong? Have I attacked somebody without a good reason?

My conscience about Asai is calm. I advised him to abandon the alliance with the Oda many times. It was in vain. I consider Kitabatake to be a peaceful clan and that he finally recognised my nomination. May I remind you that the Oda behaved in very arrogant way and offensed me and the Shogun several times? I supported Asakura for number of reasons and one of them is that he sent me help, something which Asai never did. We both know I had no other choice.

Finally, Otomo Sorin, I no longer want peace with you. It is useless. Your words confirmed my suspicions. Now we both know you will attack me not because of the Asai and Oda but because you fear me. But you are blind for the people you are allied with. If the next Kanrei came from these clans, you will remember my rule with good things (if you survive until then). They will not be weaker than me but just on the opposite. And you should know this. But look at Asai: he offered me to become my vassal if I am to help him. Is this an honourable step?

And I will ask you a question. As you said, you were unwilling to support Mori. Then I ask you what you promised to him to secure your success of the siege of Akizuki? I even start to think you urged Mori to hurry up (how come the fall of Akizuki coincided the attack on Yamana and Amako). And were you not greedy for power when you asked Ryozoji to become your vassal?

And is it not too early to speak in the name of whole Kyushu? Shimazu is well and his lands flourish... until you finish with Mori, Amako and Yamana.

But how generous is the mighty Otomo! How well he hides his greed behind beautiful phrases. If I am not a good Kanrei, tell me who are you and what good you did in order to have the right to judge me?

:bow:

Prince Cobra

06-29-2008, 16:20

Good Yoshitsugu,

Surely your wits have left you? I have been friends with the Miyoshi clan for many years as I have been friends with yours. I shall not intervene in your war, nor shall I hope for the eventual victory of one side over the other. All that I wish for is a continuing friendship between our two peoples.

However, if you are indeed serous about this, we shall consider our treaty with the Myoshi to be much more binding; for they are the ones who have kept loyal to it.

Asakura Yoshikage

Reminder:Dated after the autumn of 1561, after the battle of Takeyama. My alliance with Asakura is quite old, too.

Revolting Friendship

06-30-2008, 03:20

Many words have already been wasted, apparantly to no avail. Further words may therefore rest, I have no wish to argue on with you. Now we know where we have eachother, Kanrei. Count on me to never change my mind.

Asai, Oda, Hatakeyama, Tokugawa:
Your desire to expand sufficiently to be able to protect yourselves against stronger aggressors is well founded and entirely understandable. You have done what you could to try to dodge their threats, and I have done what I can to assist. I regret that I cannot do more for you until my strenght has been restored. As soon as I am capable, I will come to your further aid. I hope that others will take action on your behalf until then.

AggonyDuck

06-30-2008, 12:27

To Oda Nobunaga

You acted in dishonour and dishonourable your end will be. You disobeyed the Shogun and you should only blame yourself for the misfortunes of your clan. The only advise I can give you is to save what has left of your honour and to commit seppuku. I have nothing against your clan and the lifes of your relatives will be spared. These are my terms and I consider them generous for a rebel.

Care to enlighten me dear Kanrei of what exactly my dishonourable deeds are? It is a bit hard to prove you otherwise when I do not even know which of my acts you consider dishonourable. As to disobeying the Shogun; he is nothing but a puppet, your puppet, and as long as he doesn't have command of his own forces, he shall remain one. I have disobeyed the commands of the Miyoshi clan and I will not submit to your rule. We shall meet each other one day and it shall be the sword that decides the meeting, not eloquent speech.

Oda Nobunaga

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

07-01-2008, 01:11

https://img502.imageshack.us/img502/8795/yamana88toyokuni88cx0.jpg

Yamana Toyokuni, Son of Yamana Toyosada Arrives in the Camp of Yamana Toyosada, a few days after the Fall of Tsyunma Castle.

Yamana Toyosada, Dressed in his Samurai Armour, runs Over to his Son.

"My Son, How Are you!?"

"I am fine Father, What is happening?"

"Eastern Mimasaka Has Fallen to Enemies. We must recapture it or Our other Proviences will be open to attack, Plus our Ally Lord Amako will be under threat in Western Mimasaka."

The Pair walks over to a Tent and They Take a Seat inside. They begin to talk more.

"Father, Why Did you decline the challage to from the Mori Clan?"

" I have more things to worry about then Fighting And DYing in a Duel with Mori Motonari's Sons."

ToyoKuni Replies "But Father, are you not dishonored? Do you not Dishonor the Yamana Clan by decling this Challage?"

"Maybe, but There will be no clan If we don't fight and Deafet Ukita"

"No Body Dishonors Yamana Clan" Two Men say, out of the clear blue.

https://img206.imageshack.us/img206/3269/yamana88xf0.jpg

Yamana Toyosada Stands up and Hugs them.

"Yamanouchi Kazutoyo (in picture), New Governer Of Tajima, and Yamanaka Yukimori! Good To See you both"

"We Came as soon as we heard the news of the Castle falling. What do you wish us to Do?" The men asked.

"Well Yamanaka Yukimori, you will join along with me, and for you Yamanouchi Kazutoyo....."

"Dayimo, With all Due Respect, I want to challage Mori Motoharu, I am fully capable of doing so"

Yamana Toyosada repiles "This is no time for Duels. We must worry about our own proviences."

"Yes, But Not All Yamana Generals need be on our Soil. I think one of us can take the Risk to Take Him On."

"It is To Dangerous. You will be killed. Also, Lord Amako wants to destroy Mori Clan, Let him have the pleasure of doing it. We may assit him later on in doing so"

"Well Lord Yamana, Let lest have me take on a Ukita Warrior. I want to prove my worth to you"

"Ok, Yamanouchi, You have your wish, you may fight a Ukita General if you may. I will enjoy this."

A Messneger is summonded and leaves the Camp, and enters the Ukita Captital With this Message:

To Lord Ukita Naoie :

I, Lord Yamana Toyosada Challage your Clan to a duel. I however, will not fight, as in I have more important matters as you realize. Yamanouchi Kazutoyo Challages Your Brother, Ukita Tadaie, to a 1 on 1 Duel in the place of your choosing as long as it is Netrual Ground.

If Yamana Clan Wins, I demand that you leave Eastern Mimasaka and Never Return.
You Must replay Yamana Clan 3,000 Koku and 1 Cannon.
And Perhaps,Perhaps is a good word, we will engage in peace talks? Perhaps however.

Name your Terms if you win Ukita.

Signed, Yamana Toyosada"

Seign Thelas

07-01-2008, 06:38

Failure of a challenge. The brother of a daimyo is much larger of a loss than some general who shouldn't even be serving under a daimyo in the first place. Kazutoyo should be under the Oda clan.

Prince Cobra

07-02-2008, 17:33

Many words have already been wasted, apparantly to no avail. Further words may therefore rest, I have no wish to argue on with you. Now we know where we have eachother, Kanrei. Count on me to never change my mind.

You worked hard to achieve this result, Otomo Sorin. I see no reason to disappoint you. :bow:

Asai, Oda, Hatakeyama, Tokugawa:
Your desire to expand sufficiently to be able to protect yourselves against stronger aggressors is well founded and entirely understandable. You have done what you could to try to dodge their threats, and I have done what I can to assist. I regret that I cannot do more for you until my strenght has been restored. As soon as I am capable, I will come to your further aid. I hope that others will take action on your behalf until then.

How should I interpret this, Otomo Sorin, "defender of the weak"?

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Care to enlighten me dear Kanrei of what exactly my dishonourable deeds are? It is a bit hard to prove you otherwise when I do not even know which of my acts you consider dishonourable. As to disobeying the Shogun; he is nothing but a puppet, your puppet, and as long as he doesn't have command of his own forces, he shall remain one. I have disobeyed the commands of the Miyoshi clan and I will not submit to your rule. We shall meet each other one day and it shall be the sword that decides the meeting, not eloquent speech.

Oda Nobunaga

Ah, Oda Nobunaga. Yes, I will enlighten you since it seems you have lost any measure of honour

Some examples:

1) Using colours of the other clans without permission to do so. This is no longer be tolerated.

2) Offending the Shogun. I can not accept your lame statemenents.

3) You are lying without shame(the fake peace and the ambush of Kitabatake)

4)You poisoned the mind of my ally Nagamasa and turned him against his allies.

:bow:

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OOC: I could be missing until the end of the week or at lastest until the middle of the next. :bow:

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

07-02-2008, 21:50

Failure of a challenge. The brother of a daimyo is much larger of a loss than some general who shouldn't even be serving under a daimyo in the first place. Kazutoyo should be under the Oda clan.

Are you sure? He is Under Yamana Clan in Samurai Achives, so I believe he is a apart of the Yamana Clan , and if not, I will replace him with a Fictornial Character, since I'm not going to withdraw the challage.

Seign Thelas

07-03-2008, 07:44

Kazutoyo never served the Yamana.

And Yamanaka Yukimori was loyal to the Amago/Amako until his death.

Yoshioka Sadakatsu is a warrior under the Yamana, but as far as the Yamana clan goes, they didn't have much in the way of fighters.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

07-03-2008, 21:36

I shall re-edit it when I come back Saturday then :-)

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

07-05-2008, 21:36

Kage, Where Moo Go!? :sweatdrop:

I ask because he hasn't posted since the 7th, didn't get any of my PM answered but one, and the same thing that happen last cycle is happening now, but the Decsions are not in yet, which make it even worst.

Seign Thelas

07-06-2008, 00:17

I want my info PM. ;_;

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

07-06-2008, 03:01

I just we just have to sit and wait like last time.... But I hope this doesn't keep up or this IH might kill over soon then.

Revolting Friendship

07-08-2008, 02:53

But I hope this doesn't keep up or this IH might kill over soon then.

Well, if that should happen, I will start a new one similar to this.

Kagemusha

07-08-2008, 06:06

Prince Cobra

07-08-2008, 07:52

Well like i have already stated elsewhere. I cant currently access Org at all from home and the problem seems to be on my home PC. I will reinstall windows next weekend which will probably solve this issue.

Good luck, Kage! ~:) . Good news! Btw, I started to think if you planned RL timing but fortunately I was mistaken. ~;)

King Jan III Sobieski

07-09-2008, 03:04

AggonyDuck

07-09-2008, 07:12

Ah, Oda Nobunaga. Yes, I will enlighten you since it seems you have lost any measure of honour

Some examples:

1) Using colours of the other clans without permission to do so. This is no longer be tolerated.

2) Offending the Shogun. I can not accept your lame statemenents.

3) You are lying without shame(the fake peace and the ambush of Kitabatake)

4)You poisoned the mind of my ally Nagamasa and turned him against his allies.

:bow:

Thank you for enlighting me. Firstly both examples one and three were done out of sheer necessity. I am in a situation where only devious stratagems can ensure my survival. I do not have the manpower to fight a 'fair' battle and I think most would agree, barring my opponents, that it's the wisest approach for the Oda clan.

As to Nagamasa, the poison in his mind is his own. His ambitions were there before our alliance and contrary to mine they've not been culled by years of campaigning. To be clear, I would prefer to live in peace, but as a long as I do not hold the means to defend myself and my lands I will have to continue my campaigns.

As to offending your lapdog, well I hope he doesn't bite or go running to his master. That would truly be terrifying. He does not deserve my respect and will not do so until he himself leads an army to fight me.

Oda Nobunaga

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

07-09-2008, 18:01

Well like i have already stated elsewhere. I cant currently access Org at all from home and the problem seems to be on my home PC. I will reinstall windows next weekend which will probably solve this issue.

Sounds Good Kage! Come Back Soon!!! :clown::egypt:

You should Anyhow Revolt, could do one based in the 1400's and can cover the Onin War, be intersting to have two Japanese IH's up.

Prince Cobra

07-13-2008, 14:34

Ahem, Kage....

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

07-15-2008, 15:44

I think he sadly meant This upcomnig weekend! Why Do IH waits have to go so long lol.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

07-19-2008, 01:37

I won't be Back Untill Monday or Tuesday. I hope This IH is rolling then :-).

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

07-23-2008, 03:05

I'm going to be on Thursday, but I be away for 4-5 days to rest my wrists, Come back for 1-2 days, then I be gone for another 4-5 days.so I hope Kage comes back soon in that time span! Be Good While I'm gone :-)

Kagemusha

07-23-2008, 20:19

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

07-23-2008, 22:14

Im back.:bow: I am taking over Shimazu. Seingthelas will take over Hojo and {BHC} King Jan III Sobieski will take over Imagawa. Im just now starting to send the rest of the information to the central, eastern and Northern Clans.

Praise Be To Budda! Lord Yamana Toyosada is very pleased over the return of Storyteller Kagemusha!

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

07-28-2008, 15:39

Kagemusha

08-04-2008, 17:27

Everyone has now their information pm´s.Talk with the new players, your allies and enemies.Deadline for your orders for summer will be Monday 11th of August.:bow:

AggonyDuck

08-04-2008, 20:16

Do you still have my decisions for this Summer or do I need to send them again?

Kagemusha

08-04-2008, 20:19

Do you still have my decisions for this Summer or do I need to send them again?

I have them still.:smash:But if you want. There is still a week to enhance anything.:bow:

AggonyDuck

08-04-2008, 21:35

I don't think I can improve this stratagem. :bow:

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

08-05-2008, 03:03

I shall Send my Orders Friday Or Saturday, no Later then Monday at the absoulte latest!! :clown::egypt:

Kagemusha

08-05-2008, 18:03

]Declaration Of Ashikaga Shogunate

From this day onwards. The following persons have been declared rebels and enemies of the Shogunate, deprived from all their holdings, ranks and titles.

Oda Nobunaga

Asai Nagamasa

Otomo Sorin

Tokugawa Ieasy

the forementioned individuals should be captured or killed by any forces loyal to the Shogun, when met. No loyal subject to the Shogunate should provide food,shelter or anything else to them. For any Lord, capturing these individuals will bring glory and prestige in eyes of the Shogunate.

Also Shogun gives an strict warning to the prestigious Hatakeyama Clan of Noto, so they could see the errors in their ways and abandon these traitors and rebels. If the mentioned Clan wont take heed from this friendly advice, the Shogunate will be forced to declare the same faith also to the Clan Hatakeyama.

Ashikaga Yoshiteru

Shogun

AggonyDuck

08-05-2008, 19:13

Statement of the Oda clan

It does not surprise me that the Ashikaga shogun rules me as a rebel. I have never recognized his authority, because none of it stems from him. In declaring me a rebel, he gives me no choice:

The Oda clan declares war against the Ashikaga Shogunate and we will give no quarter to our enemy. One day we will crush the Shogunate; that has utterly failed to bring peace and prosperity to this land instead filling it with strife and poverty; and restore true ruler of Japan, his heavenly sovereign, Emperor Õgimachi to his rightful position. We will not rest until the Shogunate is eradicated and the Emperor has been given direct and absolute rulership over Japan.

Oda Nobunaga

Revolting Friendship

08-05-2008, 21:11

I wonder, if one were to remove the head of Miyoshi Chokei, would that of the shogun simply fall off too?

This decleration comes as no surprise, it has only attached the fate of the puppet shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru to that of his master irreversibly,

Ôtomo Sorin

Prince Cobra

08-06-2008, 18:20

Miyoshi Chokei is pleased to hear the Shogun has decided to punish those who offense his name, disobbey his will and cause chaos in Nippon. The Miyoshi clan is ready to fulfil its duty and to restore the order in Nippon.

Miyoshi Chokei, Kanrei

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

08-07-2008, 16:06

Lord Yamana Toyosada is suprise, but in another way, not suprise with this annocument. The Yaman Clan did not support the Kanrei years ago , however, times changes, and We,The Yamana Clan, gives support to Miyoshi Chokei. We Hope That Our Ally Lord Otomo Sorin however, may be able to somehow conveince the Shogun to clear his name and not be call a Rebel.

Lord Yamana Toyosada

Revolting Friendship

08-07-2008, 16:51

We Hope That Our Ally Lord Otomo Sorin however, may be able to somehow conveince the Shogun to clear his name and not be call a Rebel.

I do not. It matters nothing to me what a corrupt figurehead calls me on his masters behest. And do not stretch it, Toyosada. We are not allies. I'd welcome an alliance with the Amako, and as long as you're their allies I will not touch your clan, unless you attack me or my allies.

But let us be clear about one thing, I personally do not like you, we are not friends. Miyoshi Chokei seems to have a thing for butcherers of defenseless peasants. One is his ally and his soon to be son in law, the otherone seeks to be his lap-dog for the reason of him, paying his butchers-debts.

As far as I'm concerned, you're welcome to join the Miyoshi faction,

Ôtomo Sorin

King Jan III Sobieski

08-07-2008, 17:22

We, of the Imagawa clan, are pleased with the Shogunate to name Tokugawa and Oda as rebels. We will be gratefully to march into their lands and take their heads as trophies.

Lord Imagawa

Prince Cobra

08-07-2008, 18:19

I do not. It matters nothing to me what a corrupt figurehead calls me on his masters behest. And do not stretch it, Toyosada. We are not allies. I'd welcome an alliance with the Amako, and as long as you're their allies I will not touch your clan, unless you attack me or my allies.

But let us be clear about one thing, I personally do not like you, we are not friends. Miyoshi Chokei seems to have a thing for butcherers of defenseless peasants. One is his ally and his soon to be son in law, the otherone seeks to be his lap-dog for the reason of him, paying his butchers-debts.

As far as I'm concerned, you're welcome to join the Miyoshi faction,

Ôtomo Sorin

Dear rebel,

The time when your words were listened by the daimyo of Nippon had passed. What we have seen from the Otomo Lord is only chaos and lies. Blame yourself for the fact you are losing your lands, not others.

Allies? You have no allies! You are rebel and a man without any honour. I hope the men who are fighting along you would realise that. The sooner, the better.

Miyoshi Chokei, Kanrei

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

08-07-2008, 18:45

I do not. It matters nothing to me what a corrupt figurehead calls me on his masters behest. And do not stretch it, Toyosada. We are not allies. I'd welcome an alliance with the Amako, and as long as you're their allies I will not touch your clan, unless you attack me or my allies.

But let us be clear about one thing, I personally do not like you, we are not friends. Miyoshi Chokei seems to have a thing for butcherers of defenseless peasants. One is his ally and his soon to be son in law, the otherone seeks to be his lap-dog for the reason of him, paying his butchers-debts.

As far as I'm concerned, you're welcome to join the Miyoshi faction,

Ôtomo Sorin

Lord Otomo,

Great! I enjoyed your Nice Comments. Since you got that out of the way, let me say this, I do not like you ehtier. I do not backstab allies, and last time I checked, you sided with Mori Clan, then backstab them, and joined us. Yes, you a mighty good Ally Indeed. When I meant Allies, I did not mean actual allies, like the allanice I have with Lord Amako/Choseki, just a temporay allaince until this little war is over. I do not seek to attack you unless you assault me or my allies. I do not backstab my allies.

As far as I'm concerned, you can join Lord Oda, and the rest.

Lord Yamana Toyosada

Prince Cobra

08-07-2008, 18:53

Lord Otomo,

As far as I'm concerned, you can join Lord Oda, and the rest

Lord Yamana Toyosada

...in the outer word. :bow:

Kagemusha

08-07-2008, 19:16

Announcement of Shimazu Clan.

Shimazu Clan declares war to the Ashikaga Shogunate. While the wretched underlings of Miyoshi have not labeled us as rebels, we want to make sure that Ashikaga Shogunate should be destroyed. While on the other hand the Bakufu has never had real authority on Kyushu. It is time to free the Japan once and for all for these weaklings. We embrace the motion of Oda to reinstate the Emperors power and abolish the Shogunate for good.

Shimazu Takahisa
Lord of Satsuma, Osumi,Higo,Hyuga and Chikugo

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

08-07-2008, 19:35

Lord Yamana is not suprised that the Shimazu will declae War on Shogun. They would of course side with the Otomo.

Lord Yamana Toyosada

Revolting Friendship

08-07-2008, 21:18

Yamana Toyosada:

I do not backstab allies, and last time I checked, you sided with Mori Clan, then backstab them, and joined us. Yes, you a mighty good Ally Indeed.

I backstabbed a backstabber from knowing his plans. The Amako and thus also you have had nothing to lose from me making this sacrifice of honor, so do not test my patience.

You do realize that unless I had planned to oppose the Môri already from the beginning, over 40.000 Shimazu and Ôtomo men would now be supporting the Môri's 30.000 and Urakami's 10.000 to destroy the Amako and also you? Do you think the two of you would've prevailed against such a force?

While you use your dishonour to slaughter peasants for loot and burning their villages, I use mine to destroy traitors. If one is to be dishonest, one should at least be so for a good purpose.

I have already explained all this, did you fail to understand last time?

Shimazu Takahisa:

We embrace the motion of Oda to reinstate the Emperors power and abolish the Shogunate for good.

Then the Ôtomo will also support this cause. No longer shall the Daimyô of our land vie for power to claim the prize title of Shogun, and in doing so cause further instability,

Ôtomo Sorin

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

08-08-2008, 15:35

While you use your dishonour to slaughter peasants for loot and burning their villages, I use mine to destroy traitors. If one is to be dishonest, one should at least be so for a good purpose.

I have already explained all this, did you fail to understand last time?

Do I need to explain why I raided the Isshiki again?

I believe, Lord Otomo Sorin, We could have beaten back the your forces. The Yamana Clan does not back down from any threating dayimo, no matter our sitution. While I give you creidt for joining our side, I just have to wonder if you did it to help us, or did it just for the loot and had a change of heart?

Revolting Friendship

08-08-2008, 17:13

Do I need to explain why I raided the Isshiki again?

It matters not wether you have an explanation, but that it is good. Yours is not.
All my reasons and intents I have already stated, you can refer to them in our previous correspondance, further in kind I respecfully decline,

Ôtomo Sorin

Prince Cobra

08-08-2008, 19:46

You speak nonsense, Otomo Sorin. You backstab the Mori whom you urged to hurry up with his attack on Amako. I know what you have promised to Mori for his silence towards the Akizuki clan. If you were so convinced about the great combined power of Shimazu and Otomo why did you used deception and killed many Amako and Yamana men?

You support backstabbers and rebels in Kinai. Now you have supported the desperate attempt of Oda Nobunaga to make a quarrel between the Emperor and his loyal Shogun. Was it not you who spoke unpolitely, like a filthy barbarian to the Emperor? You, the Oda, the Otomo and maybe the Shimazu underestimate the wisdom of His Imperial Majesty, descendant of the Goddess Amaterasu.

I missed to say why I think you switched the sides. It is obvious: your greedy soul wanted more lands.

To Shimazu:

I sincerely hope you will change your mind and you will reconsider your stance towards that chatterbox you have as a neighbour. The Otomo are not able to create anything, they can only lie and bring chaos and death!

Miyoshi Chokei, Kanrei of Nippon

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

08-08-2008, 20:55

DeadLine is Apporcahing, Can't wait for the IH to actually be written

:beam::beam:

Revolting Friendship

08-08-2008, 21:26

You speak nonsense, Otomo Sorin. You backstab the Mori whom you urged to hurry up with his attack on Amako. I know what you have promised to Mori for his silence towards the Akizuki clan.

What is this? Present proof of this preposterous slander. I did not promise the Môri anything for not interfering in the case of the Akizuki. Our public discussion of the matter is all there was. Nor did I urge him to hurry his attack on the Amako. What I do know however is how you sent your lapdog Toyosada to me, to gather intelligence and to persuade me not to assist my allies. For this I will not only assist them, I will go out of my way to ensure they prevail.

If you were so convinced about the great combined power of Shimazu and Otomo why did you used deception and killed many Amako and Yamana men?

The ambush was Môri Motonari's plan, I had to play along until harvest allowed me to establish myself in his lands in strenght. Unfortunately my plan to both sieze and neutralize the threat of the Môri fleets recoiled back on me, and it has put me behind schedule.

I advice you to move swiftly, while you have a chance. Because mark my words, as soon as I have recovered, not one of your provinces will be safe.

I missed to say why I think you switched the sides. It is obvious: your greedy soul wanted more lands.

Yes I do want more lands, I have already admitted to this. I want more lands, so that I can ruin you. You, and the Asakura, and anyone else who threatens my allies or myself. I will bury all of them, kill the shogun and restore peace to Nippon. I will do this, or die trying,

Ôtomo Sorin

Ravie

08-08-2008, 23:06

Ashikaga Yoshiteru and Miyosh Chokei

Uphold your words with a blade and i shall listen, until that day i will hold them in the same hand as the words of Yamana Toyosada and Asakura, worthless.

Asai Nagamasa

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

08-08-2008, 23:18

I will bury all of them, kill the shogun and restore peace to Nippon. I will do this, or die trying,

Well, the latter may happen to you since you seem foolish.

The ambush was Môri Motonari's plan, I had to play along until harvest allowed me to establish myself in his lands in strenght. Unfortunately my plan to both sieze and neutralize the threat of the Môri fleets recoiled back on me, and it has put me behind schedule.

Your fleet being destroyed is what happens when you decided to support a backstabber, Mori Motonari. So you had to Ambush the Same "Allies" at Bizen, then assault Amako's proveinces until you deem it was time to backstab the backstabber. If you was so confident that you could have beaten us, why didn't you remain allied to Motonari? You could have beaten us maybe. Or Not.

Yes I do want more lands, I have already admitted to this. I want more lands, so that I can ruin you.

So you willing to Take the Mori Lands, then Come After Lord Amako And Myself, Besides Miyoshi?

Uphold your words with a blade and i shall listen, until that day i will hold them in the same hand as the words of Yamana Toyosada and Asakura, worthless.

Good Words From A Rebel, and your words are great?

Revolting Friendship

08-09-2008, 00:35

So you willing to Take the Mori Lands, then Come After Lord Amako And Myself, Besides Miyoshi?

Again, no I will not,

Ôtomo Sorin

AggonyDuck

08-09-2008, 01:00

You support backstabbers and rebels in Kinai. Now you have supported the desperate attempt of Oda Nobunaga to make a quarrel between the Emperor and his loyal Shogun. Was it not you who spoke unpolitely, like a filthy barbarian to the Emperor? You, the Oda, the Otomo and maybe the Shimazu underestimate the wisdom of His Imperial Majesty, descendant of the Goddess Amaterasu.

Exactly who have we stabbed in the back? I think we've haven't betrayed an ally and if you believe that Asai betrayed Asakura you are truly a buffoon. Asakura started the war due to his own greed and fear, and hoped that his oh-so-cunning plan would lead to quick victory. He failed and I believe that your support will only prolong his failure and bring along the downfall of the Miyoshi clan and your lapdog. As to attempting to start a quarrel between the Emperor and the Shogun, I believe the Emperor is hardly in a position to argue with you. I only informed him what I was planning and asked if he was ready to assume absolute rulership over Japan if I managed to destroy the Ashikaga Bakufu and the Miyoshi clan. He has yet to say no to my request.

Oda Nobunaga

CountArach

08-11-2008, 11:12

I just want to make it obvious to everyone - I have no idea in hell what is going on here...

Kagemusha

08-11-2008, 13:56

I just want to make it obvious to everyone - I have no idea in hell what is going on here...

I think you should consult Stephen Asen about what is going on.:smash:

AggonyDuck

08-11-2008, 15:16

I just want to make it obvious to everyone - I have no idea in hell what is going on here...

I believe that has been obvious for some time now. But don't worry, I believe that you will find clarity soon dear Asakura.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

08-11-2008, 15:27

All Of Japan Is Going To Hell :sweatdrop::sweatdrop:

Prince Cobra

08-11-2008, 16:05

Open Letter to the Rebel Otomo Sorin

Fine! I am ready. I expect your armada with the man foolish or unfortunate enough to serve you. Your words do not surprise me: I know you'll try to destroy me. Whatever it costs you and even if this is the last thing you'll do. This only shows how stupid you are. Such a man should be left to die alone.

You want to establish peace: nobody believes you.

:bow:

------

Oda Nobunaga

You attacked Asakura in Omi. Your general Shibata Katsuie did it. And now he rests in pieces. You'll soon follow him.

Asakura is in a difficult situation now and you dared to mock my son-in-law. But the times are changing, Nobunaga!

:bow:

-----

Asai Nagamasa

Dear lapdog of Oda,

I am afraid that the day you will start to listen is the one your head will not be on your shoulders. :bow:

------------
To my friend Asakura Yoshikage, my son-in -law,

The times are confusing especially after you have been betrayed by old friend who had sweared to defend you. Our victorious alliance will not fall and we will soon walk on the bones of our enemies.
------------

Sign,
Miyoshi Chokei, Kanrei

King Jan III Sobieski

08-11-2008, 16:22

Perhaps Oda and Tokugawa would like to surrender now and avoid the shame of losing in battle? Just a suggestion... :bow:

AggonyDuck

08-11-2008, 19:28

Perhaps Oda and Tokugawa would like to surrender now and avoid the shame of losing in battle? Just a suggestion... :bow:

Now, where have I heard that before? Your father gave me a very similar suggestion in the spring of 1560 and I refused. I welcomed a battle with the Serpent of Suruga and I will with sword in hand embrace any attempt by you, his spawn, to repeat his feats. Heh, but this time the odds are almost in my favour.

Oda Nobunaga

AggonyDuck

08-11-2008, 21:10

You attacked Asakura in Omi. Your general Shibata Katsuie did it. And now he rests in pieces. You'll soon follow him.

Asakura is in a difficult situation now and you dared to mock my son-in-law. But the times are changing, Nobunaga!
Miyoshi Chokei, Kanrei

The skirmish you speak of was an unfortunate result of my order to Shibata Katsuie to protect Omi from any Asakura attacks. I am afraid it was poorly written and led him to fight a confused skirmish against Asakura's forces. I had hoped that the ceasefire agreed upon after would had held, but sadly your son-in-law chose to turn a skirmish into a war, a war which has already taken a grievous toll and will continue to do so. As to your son-in-law being in a difficult position, he has only himself to blame. He has made critical mistakes in his campaign and he has paid a heavy price for them. I have no need to mock him, when his actions themselves do that for me.

Oda Nobunaga

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

08-11-2008, 21:59

My Decsions have been sent. Onward Yamana Clan!! :clown::egypt:

King Jan III Sobieski

08-12-2008, 03:34

Now, where have I heard that before? Your father gave me a very similar suggestion in the spring of 1560 and I refused. I welcomed a battle with the Serpent of Suruga and I will with sword in hand embrace any attempt by you, his spawn, to repeat his feats. Heh, but this time the odds are almost in my favour.

Oda Nobunaga

We shall see, we shall see.

Kagemusha

08-12-2008, 09:42

Im pushing the deadline with two additional days, because i have to play the parts of Takeda,Hojo and Date also, whom have not yet even read their situation pm´s.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

08-12-2008, 18:31

Shame. Hopefully the Chapter still gets up soon after the deadline passes then. :yes:

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

08-15-2008, 22:08

Deadline is up I think. Can't Wait!! :clown::egypt:

King Jan III Sobieski

08-16-2008, 00:59

Deadline is up I think. Can't Wait!! :clown::egypt:

Warman...CALM DOWN!!! :laugh4:

Besides, Lord Imagawa is not concerned with deadlines. :yes::yes::yes:

Tiberius of the Drake

08-16-2008, 21:57

cant wit for the update

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

08-18-2008, 01:30

Warman...CALM DOWN!!! :laugh4:

Besides, Lord Imagawa is not concerned with deadlines. :yes::yes::yes:

I Am! :clown::egypt:

I be taking 4 day break to rest my wrists, be back Friday, so hopefully Chapter is up by then. :yes:

Seign Thelas

08-18-2008, 09:15

Been out of the loop, sorry guys. I'll be having my orders in very soon.

Seign Thelas

08-18-2008, 09:24

The Lord of the Hojo, Lord Ujiyasu would like to call for negotiations with the Lord Ashina. (Message me for this, Kage)

Kagemusha

08-18-2008, 12:54

Been out of the loop, sorry guys. I'll be having my orders in very soon.

As i already have all the orders for this season in and im writing the chapter, would it be possible for you to take control over Hojo once the summer chapter is out. I would not want to delay the chapter anymore?:beam:

Seign Thelas

08-18-2008, 19:17

Works for me.

Kagemusha

08-18-2008, 19:21

Works for me.

Thanks.:bow:

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

08-22-2008, 02:24

King Jan III Sobieski

08-22-2008, 02:34

Can't Hurt To Give Up Now Eh Ducky? :laugh4:

Joke :clown:

I'm not worried, Lord Yamana. :yes:

Tiberius of the Drake

08-23-2008, 18:00

can we expect an update soon

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

08-23-2008, 22:28

can we expect an update soon

Anytime between tomarrow (Sunday) to Tuesday, in the next 3 days when I won't be on (won't be on until Wednesday for school) :laugh4: :laugh4:

As Long as he writes a good chapter and posts it in the upcoming week, I be happy. :clown::egypt:

Paradox

08-25-2008, 23:06

Sorry for not telling you guys before my absence, I had a busy summer and I won't be able to participate this month. So unfortunately, you can count me out.

Revolting Friendship

08-27-2008, 18:32

Come on Kage, we're dying here ;)

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

08-27-2008, 20:42

Sorry for not telling you guys before my absence, I had a busy summer and I won't be able to participate this month. So unfortunately, you can count me out.

Bummer M8! Hope you find some time for next chapter :yes:!

Yes, I argee with Revolting, Hurry Kage,I want to know the fate of my precious Yamana Clan! :beam::beam:

Derfasciti

08-30-2008, 13:59

Heya guys. Don't know if any of you remember me but a while ago I had played as the Shimazu clan and I think I might want to take up playing this wonderful IH again. Perhaps as the Imagawa if that's still available? :bow:

Revolting Friendship

08-30-2008, 15:33

Actually the Shimazu is vacant again, so if you want to pick up where you left, there's nothing keeping you from doing so. ;)

Derfasciti

08-30-2008, 15:47

Ah, very good. Sure, Shimazu sounds just right. Hello again, Revolting Friendship. :bow:

Revolting Friendship

08-30-2008, 22:09

Welcome back bro. We have much to do. :]

AggonyDuck

08-31-2008, 21:30

Is there anyway that we could encourage you to bless us with another update Kage? :2thumbsup:

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

09-02-2008, 14:50

Is there anyway that we could encourage you to bless us with another update Kage? :2thumbsup:

I know it takes awhile Kage, but still, give us a update, or better yet, the chapter! Excitement is killing me here! :clown::egypt:

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

09-05-2008, 16:13

I hope you all check out my Yamana Story

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?p=2007862#post2007862

I'm writing the History Of Yamana in game, so tell me how you like it!! :clown::egypt:

Paradox

09-08-2008, 04:55

Nice story, Warman. :bow:

I've kind of over-estimated the amount of work I would be getting this month so sorry for resigning in the first place. Can I please join as the Takeda again?

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

09-08-2008, 15:00

Nice story, Warman. :bow:

I've kind of over-estimated the amount of work I would be getting this month so sorry for resigning in the first place. Can I please join as the Takeda again?

Thanks M8! :bow:

Nice Picture you have there by the way :yes:. I think you could, but don't know when Kage will post chapter since he hasn't posted a update in weeks :sweatdrop:.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

09-11-2008, 19:21

Is this IH dead? We have No Chapters, No Sign Of Kage (last post on 9-5-08), and not even update (which only takes 2 minutes to post).

I'm trying to be patient and I understand he must have RL problems,we all do at one point, but how many chapters had we have since March....? :sweatdrop:

About 2 or 3? with 3 months breaks in between? Maybe Someone should do the IH for Kage until he beats the evil enemy named Real Life :clown:

Because there is no sense trying to do a IH if it will take 3 months for a chapter.

Paradox

09-12-2008, 21:13

Guess it's time to wipe the dust off of my copy of Nobunaga's Ambition: Rise to Power...

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

09-13-2008, 00:46

That was a good game :-)

Paradox

09-14-2008, 17:41

Has Kagemusha done this before? If so, I can wait.

Anyway, for all you Sengoku era enthusiasts, I highly recommend NA: Rise to Power as it is the best strategy game based on samurai history. I'm currently playing a Takeda campaign and it is almost 1560, an alliance has been formed between me and the Imagawa (marriage) and the Hojo. Now that I have a secure southside, I can set my sights to the north towards the Uesugi army and its vassals.
Uesugi Kenshin has the highest intelligence stat in the game! It's going to be hard to defeat him, especially since Kawanakajima is coming...

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

09-15-2008, 22:02

Has Kagemusha done this before? If so, I can wait.

Yea.... This IH Is dead I think. He hasn't been posting for about a month.

King Kurt

09-16-2008, 12:01

The last long delay was because Kage had internet connection problems - it could well be the same problem. I, for one, would wait to hear from Kage before we read the last rites.

Paradox

09-16-2008, 12:14

[Delete]

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

09-16-2008, 16:22

The last long delay was because Kage had internet connection problems - it could well be the same problem. I, for one, would wait to hear from Kage before we read the last rites.

Why was his last post on the 5th of Setember Kurt? He was posting quite a bit until 9-5-08. He posted in his KOTR game alot or whatever it is, but he can't post a simple 1 minute 2 setance update here....? :juggle2::inquisitive:

Franconicus

09-20-2008, 16:23

kage san is not the person to let a story like that this way.

I am sure he is working on a big bang to end it - or to go on.

While waiting for him - we could play something else!

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

09-20-2008, 16:48

Well. He not posting, not responding people's PM's. I mean, if you don't have time to make one simple post, then, that is not good. And If he has internet problems, why didn't he say so in the first place?

Ravie

09-21-2008, 13:14

Prince Cobra

09-22-2008, 14:06

This IH is in a coma. I think we shall prey to the Gods for his recovery... :bow:

I hope Dr.Kage is well and will be able to handle the case soon...

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

09-22-2008, 15:00

I believe Kage is owed some patience from us all, the quality so far has made this the greatest IH i've ever seen/been a part of.

We owe it to kage to wait for him to respond and let us know what is happening, and for people to stop clutching at straws as to the reasons and show some patience

Nice comment coming from someone who forget to send his decsions in a few times in this IH :laugh4:

Outside of the Joke,

The Wait been months. if he can't post by now, then, I don't know.

Ravie

09-23-2008, 00:45

As i said, Kage has been patient with some of us (myself included), so lets be patient for him, he hasnt failed us yet, and when he delivers.. he delivers in style.

Because unlike you warman... for people like myself and kage this forum isn't our life. We have stuff to do outside this forum, and cannot dedicate such time to like you.

Kage has alot of commitments inside and outside the community, as i do (outside, not inside the community)

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

09-23-2008, 01:35

This game isn't my life. It's just sad that people who always hold up the game (when it is active) are defending the host who is not posting. But it is not a suprise to me.

When I come here, I expect things to be running smoothly. I give it time. It seems like your eyesight is impaired, because I do not have much time as I used to spend on these fourms. I do not have time to always have to check this thread and put up with months long waits and delayers defending a host who can't make a 2 setance long post saying what is going on.

When he was posting here ,He had time for his Mod Ravie, and his little KOTR game or whatever the hell it was, but he didn't have time to post here.....

But Oh Wait Ravie, just like you, he has things outside of this game to do, and unlike a nerd like me, I apparently don't.

I am done checking this thread and wasting my time posting (and getting into a childish debate with you). I will post again once I get word this IH is back up.... Or Dead.

AggonyDuck

09-23-2008, 15:24

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

10-05-2008, 22:39

Meh! To be honest these waits do not disturb me greatly, simply because I know that once Kage gets back in the groove it will be worth the wait. Also the greater the wait, the more intricate stratagems I can devise.

Argeed. I don't mean to be a asshole about this, and I really don't got a lot of time Ravie, maybe a little bit more then you, but not much.

I just wish Kage would come back and post update. Maybe someone like to write this chapter for him, then have him write the chapter after, just we have something to talk about?

Csargo

10-10-2008, 02:04

Kage was dealing with personal issues the last time I talked with him in the chat. So, once he deals with those he'll probably be back.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

10-27-2008, 19:12

He's Alive :clown:

Going though RL Problems he is. Hopefully they clear up soon for him :yes:

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

11-17-2008, 21:02

Everyone in this IH still alive? I know I am, Kage is, and me brother is, along with Stephen Asen. :clown:

Tiberius of the Drake

11-28-2008, 04:20

Is this *gulp* dead? :frown:

Wundai

11-28-2008, 12:32

Hmm I hope not for you guys, but maybe some other people could give it a shot to formulate a story?

Seign Thelas

11-30-2008, 09:14

Hojo Ujiyasu is completely drunk and demands that father time advance the flow of time.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

12-02-2008, 17:37

Yamana Toyosada wishes to know how much longer this Kagemusha will take. I can not remain drunk forever :clown:

Seign Thelas

12-03-2008, 08:16

Prince Cobra

12-03-2008, 17:11

Hojo Ujiyasu apologizes for his dishonorable conduct while drunk and offers to force all 43 of his useless sons to commit seppuku as amends. For his heir, he will adopt the stalwart general Tsunashige Hojo.

The Kanrei thinks even great men make mistakes and as such Hojo Ujiyasu should not harm his sons. Furthermore, he could use the long pause to make (and raise) a few more.

Sign,

Miyoshi Chokei, Kanrei

P.S. Irony aside, Kage... Take your time but just keep us in touch with what is happening with the story... One sentence is more than enough...

AggonyDuck

12-16-2008, 23:08

How about giving us an update as Christmas gift Kage? We're aching for a battle or two.

Prince Cobra

12-18-2008, 17:23

Fate of a Daughter

The first rays of the rising sun reached the chamber of the foreign lady. She was having another sleepless night playing go with a maid of hers. Hachiko, the maid, was like her sister as they had been together since childhood. She remembered the happy days in the old Tokushima castle in Awa and how they were playing together. Later, the games slowly stepped back and the responsibilities of the mature life came into place. Their friendship became also more mature and stronger with the years. This was a blessing in the hard times she was destinied to live. For she was Lady Miyoshi Masako, the daughter of the Kanrei Miyoshi Chokei.

She was used to live in her own world behind the massive walls of the Tokushima castle. The maids, her mother, the favourite concubine of Chokei, her half-brother and her sister. This was what she knew. She heard there was a turmoil in Kinai and that his father was fighting for the welfare of their clan and for their own survival. However, three years ago she was called by His Highness the Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru in the capital where to witness the nomination of her father as Kanrei. On her way to her new home in Yamashiro she crossed many lands that still bore the chaos that the Hosokawa had left after them. Villagers were extremely poor, there were many brigands in the countryside. Then she clashed with the reality during the war against the Hatakeyama when the Tsutsui laid siege on Kyoto. She saw people dying with the name of the clan on their lips. She saw the hope in the faces of many common people, she also saw skepticism in many others. Then she swore to do her best in order to help her father in his cause. She started reading books about warfare and administrating lands. She also tried to learn more from his brother Yoshioki who always tried to help her. But she never forgot this was not her supposed role in the world of men. She was a woman and she was expected to marry for a suitable party and then to serve her new home loyally. There were many candidates: both from other daimyos and from the retainers of the clan. Yet she little expected to be married exactly to Asakura Yoshikage.

The rumours about the young Asakura daimyo were varying from portraying him as a brave hero and defender of the customs of Nippon to a vicious villain who enjoyed boiling men in cauldrons. In addition she had heard the stories of his family fate that was slaughtered by the traitorous Asai and Oda. Yet she obeyed her father and left for the Mino province by ship. The travel was long and exhausting and the poverty in Owari shocked her even more. She was tired and sick but she was determined to bear her destiny with honour as a real samurai. She also knew that the enemy was already on his way and time mattered. She arrived in the Inabayama castle half-dead of exhaustion and once again her strong will won a victory over her gentle female body. As Kanrei daughter and guest of Saito she did all the ceremonial that was required for the case. She also rejected the polite offer of the Saito daimyo to stay away for the conflict and to leave Inabayama. And finally, she met almost all of the notable Asakura generals and mainly Asakura Kagetaka, the man who captured Owari and killed Shibata Katsuie. She knew he had to do that as a wife of Asakura Yoshikage in these hard times. The biggest surprise was Asakura Yoshikage himself. For her greatest amusement he did not waited for her. Instead he had marched to fight his enemies. The concubines of the Asakura daimyo portrayed him as a gentle lover in bed and real samurai in manners. She also heard the story how the appeasing of the Kaga province and the battles against the Oda had strengthened his will. Of course, rumours could not compensate a personal meeting with the Asakura daimyo. She was used to testing the people around her personally.

“Masako-sama, “ her maid said silently. “ Are you well? Maybe you should go to bed”

“Thank you, Hachiko, I am well” She lied. “It is your turn, “she said as she put the small stone on the board of go . Her maid stared at the go board considering her next move. After a while she stretched her hand that was holding the black stone still hesitating where to put it. Suddenly the silence broke into the roar of hundreds of war drums. Hachiko-san dropped her piece that fell on the board and pushing aside a few white stones. The maid put her hand on her mouth hiding the terror on his face. Masako forced herself to stay calm as nothing was happening. This could have been the moment when her fate was determined but honour mattered more than her life.

The door slightly slid and a samurai entered. Masako immediately recognized Sogo Yoshimichi, the commander of the Miyoshi troops in Inabayama. This mysterious young man seldom appeared in the court but his remarkable skills as warrior were proven in the last battle against the Hatakeyama. She hoped his experience would be useful in this critical moment. He rapidly bowed and Masako nodded at him as a reply. He explained with a voice loud enough to be heard in the noisy drum beats that the situation was unclear but at this moment there was no danger for her life. However, it might be good idea that she went into the secret room for bigger safety. Her nod showed understanding and Sogo Yoshimichi quickly left in order to monitor the situation. Hachiko-san slightly rose but she just realized her mistress was still sitting on the soft cushion before the board of go. The short eye contact between them showed she had a different intention than hiding in the castle. Masako rose and slightly opened the window. She stared at the massive walls of Inabayama and the Saito, Asakura and Miyoshi men preparing to defend the castle if needed. She stared at the horizon and saw black squares maneuvering in the plain around the fortress. Somewhere there behind his samurai and ashigaru was the enemy led by Oda Nobunaga. She was sure his eyes were focused on the donjon. She felt his presence. The daughter of Miyoshi Chokei nervously smiled accepting the challenge of wills. Then she closed the window and retreated into her chamber.

This story is about manouvres of the Oda army and the immediate reaction of the allied garrison forces ready to defend the castle. And of course about Masako... she deserves a line. :pleased:

Waiting (little patience left) for the next chapter! I hope it is already written... :medievalcheers:

AggonyDuck

12-19-2008, 00:44

Although our honour might be questioned by some, we have no wish to harm a daughter of Miyoshi Chokei. We are willing to grant her free passage through our siege lines and a safe journey back to Kyoto, so that she can avoid the suffering included in a prolonged siege, if she so wishes. We are building a ring of wood and men around Inabayama and once it is closed, it will not be opened, so we will expect a decision soon.

Oda Nobunaga

(Excellent writing there by the way)

Prince Cobra

12-19-2008, 12:56

Letter:

I appreciate the offer of the rebellious Oda but if Oda Nobunaga thinks I am a cowardly and stupid woman, he is wrong. I am the daughter of Miyoshi Chokei, the Kanrei and loyal servant of the Shogunate and till I can breath, I will do my duty to my husband, my father and their allies.

Miyoshi Masako

P.S. Alas, it is indeed sad the local beautiful forests were cut down in such barbaric manner without any practical use.

(Thanks)

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

12-19-2008, 18:16

Do not worry Kanrei, these rebels do not know what they want. They will say anything to get ahead.

Yamana Toyosada

Good Story by the way. Stephen! I have to get around to writing my Yamana story :yes:.

AggonyDuck

12-19-2008, 21:18

Do not worry Kanrei, these rebels do not know what they want. They will say anything to get ahead.

Yamana Toyosada

Aaah, the pup of the Kanrei. Are you perhaps hoping for a treat from your master with your little bark?

Oda Nobunaga

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

12-19-2008, 21:56

Aaah, the pup of the Kanrei. Are you perhaps hoping for a treat from your master with your little bark?

Oda Nobunaga

Ahh, Oda. I, for one, know the meaning of loyalty. I do not fight to become Shogun. Is that your dark little wish you want no one to know,including your lackies?

I don't associate with rebels of the Shogun. May Budda help me if I ever join a rebel for his cause. Only reason I am with Lord Otomo the Rebel aganist Mori is because we share a common goal aganist him, and even then, I am aganist allying with Otomo Sorin.

I hope you decide to commit suppku Oda, make this nation a better place.

Lord Yamana Toyosada

AggonyDuck

12-19-2008, 23:00

Ahh, Oda. I, for one, know the meaning of loyalty. I do not fight to become Shogun. Is that your dark little wish you want no one to know,including your lackies?

Lord Yamana Toyosada

I have already understood the futility of such ambitions. It would take years of warfare to achieve anything even remotely close to control over Japan and I have neither the resources nor the will to fight for decades. Frankly I am weary of this warfare, but I cannot rest until my lands are secure and that means defeating Asakura, Saito, Miyoshi and anyone else that feels the need to threaten me or my allies. We will stand against all assailants with unyielding and bitter determination and return the favour to those who would destroy us.

As to your claim of loyalty; I am loyal to my allies, not my enemies and the Kanrei has certainly proven himself to be an enemy of mine.

Oda Nobunaga

Seign Thelas

12-20-2008, 08:59

Lord Hojo calls upon his enemies to visit him on the plains of Kanto to discuss a more...profitable future.

King Jan III Sobieski

12-21-2008, 05:46

Lord Hojo calls upon his enemies to visit him on the plains of Kanto to discuss a more...profitable future.

I support you, my ally, in whatever your plans may be.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

02-02-2009, 21:09

Prince Cobra

02-04-2009, 12:39

If Kage's can't write the chapter, maybe you guys can just forward your decsions to me and I just write the thing up (just this chapter) so we can get it moving. I still got my orders, my brother's and stuff. Sooner or later Kage will be back actively, and we all was looking forward to this chapter. I will be fair, and there won't be a conflict of interest since I'm only going to do it for this chapter so we can get the ball rolling again. What you guys think?

I don't think this is a good idea. You're a player and I simply don't think it is fair (esp. for certain clans) to know their info. I myslef am eager to know what will happen but I see in the times of the World crisis there must be hard work in RL. Better concentrate on the Concert of Europe before being wiped out by the stupid revolutions. Just switch on Franz, Your Majesty. GAH! It's ironical it is me who have to say that. :p

P.S. Yet maybe Kage shoulod have made an announcement he was going to halt (though not abandon) the IH... but that's clear for now. RL first. :sweatdrop:

Kagemusha

02-04-2009, 14:43

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

02-04-2009, 15:56

Thanks for the offer Warman, but i will write the chapter to the end and release it when ever i have bit of time on my hands. When i do that.I will also send a pm to every player, so we can get things moving on. Stephen is right, unfortunately RL comes first.My apologies.:bow:

You Welcome! Just wanted to offer my help :clown::clown:!

RL is poopy, I hope it goes away so Kage can come back :laugh4::yes:

:bow:

Revolting Friendship

02-04-2009, 23:19

Words from Kage, This is awesome. I sooo look forward to see this thing happening again. :beam:

Seign Thelas

02-08-2009, 01:28

I <3 Kage.

King Kurt

02-09-2009, 21:22

Good to hear from my old friend Kage - I hope real life is not too onerious and you are back on the boards soon

Your friend KK - aka - Lord Liverpool

King Kurt

02-09-2009, 21:26

Better concentrate on the Concert of Europe before being wiped out by the stupid revolutions. Just switch on Franz, Your Majesty. GAH! It's ironical it is me who have to say that. :

See - I told you all that the Kaiser is Metternich's puppet!!:laugh4::laugh4::laugh4:

Lord Liverpool strikes again:2thumbsup:

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

02-09-2009, 22:15

See - I told you all that the Kaiser is Metternich's puppet!!:laugh4::laugh4::laugh4:

Lord Liverpool strikes again:2thumbsup:

Who is Kaiser? Who is Metternich? Who in the Budda is Liverpool?

Yamana Toyosada

Prince Cobra

02-09-2009, 22:22

Who is Kaiser? Who is Metternich? Who in the Budda is Liverpool?

Yamana Toyosada

Well, it seems Gods punished us to be reborn as the Christian barbarians. Uck!

Miyoshi Chokei

Seign Thelas

02-10-2009, 07:25

Hojo Ujiyasu condemns Christians and their "god". Resurrection is impossible.

Isn't the Christian god money anyway?

:P

Kagemusha

02-10-2009, 22:40

Chapter 14, Summer 1563

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"Victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay it's price." - Sun Tzu

Spring turns into summer. Summer like has not been witnessed by many living souls around Nippon. It seems like the various daimyos competing for power and land are about to set the whole country on fire. Hardly any corner of Japan´s islands is left alone from the flames of war and destruction.

During first days of Summer, strange events take place at Western Japan. At 5th of June, Shimazu commander Ijuin Tadaao of the forces besieging Tsuwano castle in Iwami province receives worrying news. His scouts inform him that a Mori relief force is marching towards Tsuwano. Ijuin consults his fellow Amako commander, Uyama Hisanobu and the two come up with a plan, where the Shimazu force will defend against the Mori relief army, while the Amako force will keep the besieged Mori troops from sallying out from Tsuwano.

At the following morning Mori army of about 7000 men under Kobayakawa Takage, brother of Mori daimyo Motoharu appear on the plains near Tsuwano and immediately engages the Shimazu force, which is only marginally smaller then his own.
The old and cunning Shimazu commander feigns an retreat and with a sudden counter attack, catches the Mori vanguard as it has lost most of its cohesion while chasing down the Shimazu vanguard. Soon Moris vanguard is shattered and slowly but steadily the Shimazu force starts pushing back the ranks of the Mori army.
As Tadaoo hears that behind him the castle is not still sallying. He sends a messenger to Amako in order to gain some reinforcements, so the Mori force can be soundly routed.
The Shimazu Tsukai Ban messenger rides towards the entrenchments surrounding the Tsuwano in full gallop and witnesses something very disturbing. The castle is calm, but so are the entrenchments aound it, as the Mori and Amako forces are marching together towards the rear of the Shimazu force.

The scene of the two armies marching towards him is the last thing the Shimazu messenger witnesses, when a arrow pierces his throat and he drops from saddle, while his horse continues gallopping towards the castle.
Meanwhile on the plain Kobayakawa Takage has to put all his efforts in keeping his faltering army together in the face of relentless Shimazu attack, but after few moments a large smile appears on the face of the Mori commander, as large Nobori flags of Mori and Amako flags appear on the rear of Shimazu and a loud barrage of teppos, signal a full attack to the rear of the Shimazu.

With the rear attack, Ijuin Tadaao understands that everything is lost and gathers his personal Hatamoto bodyguards together, mounts his horse and charges to the ranks of Mori, followed by his men. That is the last thing he does under the sun.

During 16th of June, more unfortunate events take place for the men of Kuyshu,whom have been part of the attack on Mori domain.

Tachibana Dôsetsu has been following the plans of his lord, Otomo Sorin, carefully and has created an airtight defences around the besieged Mori castle of Hagi in Nagato. He has even fortified a strongpoint on high ground near Hagi, to use as fall back position. So while waiting for reinforcements from Kuyshu. He feels that his own and allied Shimazu troops are in good position to continue the siege. While soon reinforced by over 7000 Otomo and Shimazu troops, commanded by his master.

On the evening of the forementioned 16th, Dôsetsu understands that his earlier assesment might not have been an accurate one. His scouts inform him that three large colums are marching towards his position from East. One carrying Mori colours, one with Amako and one with Yamana flags. During the following night he can witness torches and campfires on the foothills to the east of his observation point. And on the morning his position becomes a target of cannon bonbardment, as the Mori and Yamana cannons open up their fire, while 23 000 Amako, 15 000 Mori and almost 7000 Yamana warriors start marching towards his position. Enemy totalling almost 45 000 men, leaves Dôsetsu with little options. He commands to torch down the strongpoint previously built, while his 8000 Otomo and Shimazu warriors start retreating towards the coast, while leaving rear guards behind to slow down the enemy.

The allied force of the three Chugoku clans easily lift the siege of Hagi and slowly but steadily start marhing after the Otomo / Shimazu force, while being constantly harassed by the rear guards of the former.

In a day the Otomo force reaches the coast and with all possible speed, starts to entrench on some coastal hills next to their initial landing area. After another day, the last rearguards join the force. Soon after that the enemy armies camp on the hills across a small plain. red and white Mori flags on the right. White and black Amako flags on the center and Black Yamana flags on the left. From the insignia. The Otomo force can see that all three Daimyos are personally present with their forces.

The large enemy force moves slowly ahead. Only to the range of their cannons and starts pounding the Otomo positions, while they cant return fire. Dôsetsu wisely deploys most of his men behind the hills, so most of the area bombarded holds mostly just flag bearers, thus the casualties are rather low.

On 22nd of June the reinforcements from Kuyshu enter the scene. Behind the coastall hills. Otomo Sorin personally embarks with more then 7000 men and takes command of the defenses. The rest of the season the two armies keep staring to each other, while the larger one keeps bombarding the positions of the smaller one, with its limited amount of guns. Will there be a decesive battle during Autumn, will be decided by the opposing sides. During the face off on Chugoku, further news are officially declared. Amako, Mori, Yamana and Ukita have all declared peace between each other. Mori Motoharu has declared that he will marry the sister of Amako Yoshihisa and Mimasaka province will remain in possession of Amako and Yamana now officially. Also as the monument of the power of Amako. Their capital castle Gassan Todas upgrading was finished and now the Amako capital stood as the largest castle of Western Japan.

On Shikoku everything remained calm, only thing worth mentioning was that Chosokabe Motochika held an funeral to the former Mori daimyo Motonari and sent his ashes back to Mori domain, along with Motonaris personal men.

If the war on Chugoku was turbulent, Kansai suffered even more as large armies were marching around and fighting for the control of central Japan.

Miyoshi who had attacked Iga during Spring had been teached a lesson of the fiersome nature and unconventional tactics of Iga warriors. As the casualties kept piling up. Miyoshi Nakamura, obeying orders of the Kanrei. Lifted the siege of Ueno castle and started retreating from the province on June 3rd. Little did he know that the Iga Samurai did not share his opinion that the matter was concluded.

On his way out from Iga, Nakamura was constantly harassed by atleast 3000 Iga warriors, making hit and run attacks against both his main colum, vanguard and rear guard. The actions of Iga warriors slowed down the retreat of Miyoshi army, while other army of Asai and Iga warriors was marching with all possible speed to cut off the retreating Miyoshi.

After days of tenacious march on hostile country, Nakamura made an harsh decision. His surviving Scouts informed him that the Asai Iga force was not coming from Omi, which would have made it easy for them to cut off his route to Yamashiro, but from Ise, which meant that while the enemy was getting closer from behind. There was still a chance to get out from Iga, with atleast moderate force. Once the Miyoshi army arrived to more open country, Nakamura ordered a third of his army to entrench on a hill and stop any enemies from following the main body. In reality it meant that he sacrificed a third of his remaining army in order to save the other two thirds.

After a bried goodbyes, the Main Miyoshi army started a speed march in direction of Yamashiro, while the rearguard raised lpalisades on the hill and prepared for the enemy, the best they could. After the sunset the 2000 strong Miyoshi rear guard was infact surrounded by 4000 Iga warriors and that night the game of cat and mouse had begun. in small parties the Iga Warriors attacked any patrols, lone guards or anyone who had left the palisades and soon after those men were killed. During day time the surrounding country of the hill remained treacherously calm, while any patrols sent from the palisades never came back.

After two days and nights. The Miyoshi rear guard was a wreck. Wihout hardly any sleep and in constant danger, the nervs of the men had given up. During the next night the previously brave Miyoshi warriors at last were given freedom from their agony, as the rest of Iga warriors with 3500 Asai warriors had arrived. After nightfall the combined enemy army assaulted the palisades, before hand setting most of it and Miyoshi encampment on fire. The slaughter was short, leaving none of the Miyoshi alive.

Meanwhile, seemingly disturbed Miyoshi Nakamura arrived at Yamashiro with the remnants of his forces.Numbering no more then 4000 men.

On the Northern part of Kansai Asakura Yoshikage made his own moves. Against what the Oda and its allies had thought, Yoshikage marched his force straight through Echizen, with apparent amazement of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and marched to Kaga.

Once he reached Otamo Kobo castle in Kaga, Yoshikage lost no time and ordered an assault against the already damaged castle. The 1000 strong garrison of Hatakeyama had little means to stop the 17 000 strong Asakura army and was annihilated with no more the 2000 casualties.

Meanwhile in Mino, Oda Nobunaga was creating his own stratagems. Secretly during the night of June 6th. Buld of the Oda and his allied forces retreated from their positions around Inabayama castle and started marching West, towards Echizen, leaving only the Tokugawa force under Tokugawa Ieasy behind as screen and to keep up an illusion that the sige was still going strong. Nobunaga arrived to Echizen after about a week of marching and was astonished, when messengers of Hideyoshi were greeting him as he entered Echizen.

"Lord, Asakura is not here anymore. Our reports indicate that he has marched to Kaga and has conquered the province from Hatakeyama."

Those news gave lot to think to the coalition leaders, about what the next step should be.

Meanwhile Ieasy was keeping up appearances for an day as had been agreed before, when disturbing news reached his headquarters. Takeda and Imagawa had invaded his home province Mikawa. Ieasy did not waste time and slipped off around the Inabayama the following night, heading towards Mikawa with all possible speed.

Takeda and Imagawa forces had met in the North Easten part of Mikawa and then marched towards Tokugawa capital Okazaki. 7500 Imagawa and 10 000 Takeda warriors aproached Okazaki carefully and when Ieasy and his 4000 Tokugawa warriors came near the castle, the enemy army had encircled it and were preparing for assault against the 2000 defenders. The allied plan was simple. Imagawa, whos main enemy Tokugawa was, or a dog of a retainer, like the Imagawa Ujizane expressed his view, would assault the castle, while the Takeda force would cover them and help if needed.

With all rage that they felt against the mortal enemy, Imagawa forces charged against the castle from all sides, while the Takeda limited at covering the Imagawa force with arrow and teppo fire. The defenders of the castle fought bravely, but after each repelled charge there were less and less men to fight of the enemy. after three failed charges the Imagawa hacked their way through the estern defenses and the defenders were forced to retreat to the inner walls.

On a nearby hill a small group of riders watched as the dfenses of Okazaki were braking down, piece by piece. Tokugawa Ieasy could barely hold his anger and he bited his own horse whip, with feelings of hopelesness and frustrated rage he said grinding his teeth.

"This is not happening! Wretched Takeda! What brought those dogs here? Without those bastards, we could easily rout the cowardly Imagawa!"

Man next to him, Ieasys right hand man, Honda Tadakatsu replied.

"Sire. The situation is what it is. We do little good attacking the Takeda, who are more then twice as strong in numbers then we are, while they are hardly engaged. We cant do anything here today, other then pray for the souls of our brothers dying there and avenge them another day. It would be foolish to die in a battle that cant be won."

I easy turned his gaze to Tadakatsu and replied with tone dripping murder.

"You are right. Damn Imagawa! Damn Takeda. One day we will burn those wretches in their castles."

Honda understood that the decision had been made and rode to the back side of the hill. There with his spear he signalled to the Tokugawa army concealed in forest to retreat and rode after them, while the army silently started withdrawing.
Ieasy took one final glance at his capital and witnessed how flames started rising from the main tower. While turning his horse around he said with quiet voice.

"You will pay for this. All of you wretches."

The victory was not a cheap one for Imagawa. 5000 of Imagawa and 1000 Takeda warriors had perished, while the 2000 Tokugawa warriors fought to death.

At the base of the burning main tower Takeda commander Kansuke met the Imagawa Daimyo Ujizane and said to his seemingly frustrated ally, worried of casualties.

"This had to be done. Todays work might be the key to victory."

In Shinano the stand off between Uesugi and Takeda continued. Near Kawanakajima Uesugi Kenshin ordered third of his army under Kakizaki Kageii to manouver around the Takeda army commanded by Shingen, while he tried to lure Takeda in battle over the river dividing the two forces from each other. Unfortunately Takeda scouts spotted the Uesugi force manouvering to their flank and two thirds of Takeda army started marching towards the Uesugi flanking force, while leaving rear guard to keep the Uesugi on the other side of the river. Kenshin understood the futility of attacking over the river against entrenched enemy and ordered Kakizaki to withdrew to original positions. Which he did with negliglible casualties before meeting with the Takeda main force. Thus the stand off continued.

At the Kanto, Satomi and Satake again fixed their sight to Musashi, invaded the province. Satomi army, marching first sent messengers ahead to Hojo, challenging them to open Battle, but Hojo neglected. Thus Kawagoe castle was once again besieged by Satake and Satomi. This time both sides had good number of cannons and the start of the siege became duel between the 6 cannons of the castle and the 10 cannons of Satake and Satomi.

In the Northern Honshu the days of Nambu were getting low if miracles would not happen. It seemed that the castle would run out of supplies during the Autumn and it seemed nothing would prevent that from happening.

I will send the information to the players as soon as possible. Hopefully we can get next chapter out more quickly then this one. Sorry for the long wait.:sweatdrop:

AggonyDuck

02-10-2009, 22:59

Thanks for the new chapter Kage!

King Kurt

02-11-2009, 11:26

Kage - good to see you back - a memorable chapter with peace coming to the west of Japan - the Lord Amako is quietly pleased:bow:

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

02-11-2009, 15:55

Long Live Yamana! Long Live Amako! Long Live Mori, Ukita,Imgawa and all of our allies aganist these Rebels!

Lord Otomo, I told you that I did not trust you. You will be punished for your rebllious acts!

Lord Yamana Toyosada

Revolting Friendship

02-11-2009, 16:03

Kagemusha

02-11-2009, 16:22

From Clan Mori to Otomo

Could we ask, what kind of terms Otomo Sorin is offering?

Mori Motoharu

Prince Cobra

02-11-2009, 16:27

"I feel deep grief for the 3 000 men I lost on the plains of Iga. It seemed the men of Iga fought braver than expected. Miyoshi Chokei appreaciate bravery when the enemy stands and wins. I hope the Iga will stay as brave as they are now when they face the inevitable defeat. This first battle ended worse than I expected for the Miyoshi but the war is far from over. This was only a small detachment of the mighty Miyoshi army. It seems that the wars of the Miyoshi always start with minor defeats only to have a big victory afterwards. The successful war against the Hatakeyama started also with deafeat. But now the Kwatchi branch of the Hatakeyama are non-existent. The Asai and the Oda will share the same fate. Furthermore, the death of 3 000 men will only anger their fellows from the Miyoshi and revenge will be seeked.

I also see that the cowards from the Oda and Asai abandoned their ally Tokugawa Ieasy. I also see the siege of Inabayama ended with victory, though incomplete for the Saito, Miyoshi and Asakura men. I say these are only the beginning of the hardships for the enemies of the Shogun!

I am also glad that the wretched daimyo of the Otomo will face his end soon. I also bless the marriage that will tie the Mori and the Amako clans and will restore the peace in Western Nippon. "

After this speech Miyoshi Chokei orders his retainers to be left alone in order to pray for the dead heoroes in the battle of Iga.

Revolting Friendship

02-11-2009, 16:28

We offer a white peace, between Ôtomo and Shimazu, and all the clans of your alliance. No provinces will change hands, and the Ôtomo will pay you 1000 koku next season for the safe passage of all our troops out of Nagato.

Ôtomo Sorin

Prince Cobra

02-11-2009, 16:40

From clan Ôtomo to the allied forces of Chûgoku:

Unexpected, but understandable. I have given none of you any reason to trust me. I suppose I should have been suspicious when the Amako offered me all the Môri provinces for nothing, but I choose to trust them. However, that is now unimportant.

If your three clans will agree to it, The Môri, Amako and Yamana, we will pull our forces back home and leave you all alone. Neither of us will have anything to gain from carrying on our fighting.

Ôtomo Sorin

OOC: Thanks for the new chapter Kage, it has been much awaited. :2thumbsup:

Ah, Lord Otomo, is this you? So humble, so sneaky. Maybe you want to aid the enemies of the Shogun only to have formidable allies in the back of the Amako, Mori, Yamana and Ukita? Yes, I'm also inquisitive to hear the terms of the snake with broken teeth from Kyushu! I'm inquisitve how much arrogance is left in your dying body.

Kagemusha

02-11-2009, 16:51

Announcement of Suzuki Clan from Kii province

As few might know, we have been producing teppos for a while in our capital and as the production numbers have been good, we are now ready to sell teppos, 9 koku per gun to any Buddhist daimyo. Heretics called Christians we do not deal with. We have now 1000 guns for sale and the number will rise in the future.

Suzuki Sadayu

Revolting Friendship

02-11-2009, 16:52

Miyoshi Chokei,

We shall soon see how much fight there is left with me, but I'm not foolish enough to waste money and lifes in a conflict that could at best be brought to a stalemate. And do not be so presumptious, it took 4 clans united, whereof two among the strongest in Japan, to force Kyûshû to step back. I suggest you have a healthy bit of respect for our potential. If it was not for my unfortunate reversal in the initial naval invasion, where I lost so many men and ships, it would have already been too late for the Môri, and Amako would have had no choice but to be my neighbour, no matter how little he would've cared for it.

Ôtomo Sorin

Revolting Friendship

02-11-2009, 19:17

OOC:

https://img18.imageshack.us/img18/2762/japansu1563zo7.jpg
This is the map updated for the current situation. As you can see this is an alternative projection. I was going to use this one for a secondary Sengoku IH, in case Kage was to drop his game. But since he hasn't, happily, I converted it to run with his IH instead. :beam:

https://img145.imageshack.us/img145/9640/japankunijo4.jpg
This is a province map for quicker reference, with the province names to go directly on the area concerned. In addition, there is information about the names of greater regions in Japan, and the name of some islands and other areas. This too was going to be used in the alternate Sengoku IH

https://img145.imageshack.us/img145/885/japanclansea9.jpg
And lastly, as an added bonus, the faction situation of the game I was going to run(still work in progress), starting 1550 sharp. I put a lot of work into this one, and althought the domain borders are mostly guesswork, the aproximate extent of each clan is fairly accurate. Some minor ones might not be featured, I based this mostly on the information in www.samurai-archives.com

Some notes of interest:
White names: are vassals of the domain they are written in. Some clans having hordes of vassals while others don't relies on wether their masters were successful enough to go down in history, and they themselves distinguish themselves during their rise. In reality, most clans had hosts of vassals.

Shimazu: is at this point in civil war between two branches of the family. The renowned Iriki-in family sided with the losing branch, but were pardoned and made themselves famous by their valiant service during the Sekigahara campaign, 50 years later.

Oda: is also suffering internal conflict between the Kiyosu branch(Nobunaga) to the south and the Iwakura branch to the north. Through even this, the unlikely character that Nobunaga was, struggled his way up to the top. It's worth to note that officially, the Oda were themselves vassals of the Shiba clan, however they had held no true power since the early sengoku.

Mizuno and Miyake: are worth to note as sharing provinces with the Oda and the Matsudaira(later Tokugawa) respectively, and competing there for domination. This area was much splintered, like central Kinai and many other places, and further illustrates the bewildering level of division Japan was in at the time.

Ikko-Ikki: -controlled areas exists in Northern Ise(bordering the Oda), in Izumi and Kaga. The communities in Izumi are strongly supported by the Suzuki, and northern Ise is in great turmoil.

Ôuchi and the Shôni: are just about to be overthrown by their own vassals, Shôni by the Ryûzôji in 1553, Ôuchi by the Sue in 1551. Althought the Shôni were to hold out for some years, both clans were internally weakened at this point, and even under Sue Harukata, the formerly mighty Ôuchi collapsed in struggles with their neighbours.

Iga: is still under official control at the hands of the Niki clan, even while the province is slipping out of their grasp.

Nagao: is the clan of Nagao Terutora, the soon to be Uesugi Kenshin, who holds no heriditary affiliation with the actual Uesugi, but is rather their vassal. Even so, he has by now eclipsed them in strenght.

Uesugi: of the Yamanouchi branch are hard pressed in their war against the Hôjô, with the Ogigayatsu branch having already fallen. In 1551, their last stronghold of Hirai will fall, and their daimyo will flee to his northern vassal Nagao and take refuge with them, for the price of adopting Terutora as his heir.

Murakami: are the inland pirates of Japan, situated along the southern coast of chûgoku and on its many islands. Even into the mid 1560's, these areas were badly splintered between many small and long forgotten clans, only to be fully unified following the Amako defeat at the hands of the Môri(1566), finally bringing a strong central power to the area.

Takeda: are currently busting their way into shinano province under Takeda Harunobu(later Shingen) at break-neck speed. Many local clans surrender and become vassals, while others, notably Murakami and Ogasawara, put up fierce resistance. Already by 1552, all notable opposition within shinano would've be swept aside, and total subjegation would be checked until 1564 only through the intervention by Uesugi Kenshin.

Kagemusha

02-11-2009, 19:39

Great work Tomte.:smash:Both artistically and thoroughly researched. Now i feel bit sad about all your work, but maybe you could run that setting next after this one has been concluded.Id love to be just another player so very much also, instead of host.:bow:

EDT: Also everyone has now received their situation informations, so get playing.:yes: I have taken over Date since the player has been inactive for over 3 seasons. There are quite few interesting clans available so new players are more then wellcome.:bow:

AggonyDuck

02-12-2009, 03:49

The Oda army in Echizen is assembled on a field outside Ichijo-dani. Oda Nobunaga, accompanied by his hatamoto and dressed in full battle equipment, with the exception of a missing face mask, rides to the center of the army. The hatamoto splits and each rider takes position in front of the different contigents. They take out a parchment and wait for the order. After a moment Nobunaga draws his sword and a wave of rising banners moves from the center towards the flanks of the assembled army. As an expecting silence falls on the assembled army Nobunaga, in a clear and stern tone, begins his speech. The hatamoto follow suit and read the speech from the parchment to the other contigents.

'As you may have heard, Kaga has been lost to Asakura Yoshikage and his men, who scurried away from us and instead attacked the weak garrison in Otamo Kobo. Even graver reports have recently arrived. It seems that while the Tokugawa supported us in siege efforts in Mino, a large Imagawa-Takeda army successfully captured Okazaki in an assault. Even our reports of victory in Iga by our allies fail to offer me joy on this sad day.

I am saddened by these losses suffered by our allies, especially due to my responsibility for them. But fortunately our allies are still breathing and fighting our enemies, and they need us to be stronger than ever. We can not afford to lose heart and falter at this dark hour. We can not rest until the men who wish our ruin are dead and our ancestral lands are again under our protection. This will demand of you the utmost effort and sacrifice, because our enemies are plenty and they will stop at nothing to see us dead. But I know that you will fulfill and exceed the demands that this situation will ask of you.

I am honoured to be in command of such a fine band of warriors. You have time and time again impressed me with your discipline and proved yourself against our foes. Your ferocity, courage and prowess are unrivalled in Japan and our enemies know this. Why do you think the Kanrei, commanding the largest army in Japan, is still mustering his forces instead of already marching to crush our 'little rebellion'? He knows that he needs to exhaust you with numbers, because in a fair fight with even odds they cannot defeat you. I will use all my power to ensure that the odds are never too much in their favour and that we will never engage them in a fair fight. You, my men, are the greatest treasure any Lord could ever possess and I will not squander you, because only together can we defeat our opponents and achieve the peace and security that we deserve!'

As Nobunaga raised his sword high a spontaneous, spirited roar bellowed by the army assembled in front of him. He turned his horse and started riding at a canter towards Ichijo-dani and the hatamato followed suit at a gallop, until they had caught up with their lord and slowed down to a canter as well. They rode to the inner courtyard of the castle and dismounted, where the young daimyo, with a grim and determined expression, withdrew to his quarters with his nearest advisors to plan for the coming campaign.

Seign Thelas

02-12-2009, 08:02

No use bandying pointless words now. Total war is what it will be.

- Hojo Ujiyasu

King Kurt

02-12-2009, 10:45

A public statement from the Lord Amako to the Clan Otomo

My dear Lord Otomo

The lords of western Nippon have consulted and this is our offer.

We are only interested in bringing peace to our lands and do not seek furthur bloodshed. We are happy to allow your army to return to your lands in return for the payment of 30 ships from your navy and a commitment from you not to return to our lands with hostile intent. This is our once and only offer and is not negotiable. Refuse and we will slaughter every last man left on our lands.

Thus speaks the Lord Amako

Prince Cobra

02-12-2009, 14:48

I hope Lord Otomo will take the proper deicision and will pull out his men from Kinai. I think this is important condition for starting the negotiations.

I also think the terms of Lord Amako are too generous. 30 ships tribute are too few.

Kagemusha

02-12-2009, 15:10

OOC: As it seems most players have read their situation reports. Id like for every player to post whether they are still playing, so there wont be any unfortunate events caused by inactivity of a player.

Other then that. If you want to make my life easier. As you have noticed. I send each player a kind of chart that shows the essential things for their clan. If everybody would be so kind. They should fill the changes made in that chart and send it to me with their decisions, with general explanation of what they are doing. This would lessen my work as the host lot more. In worst cases now. I have to dig the answers for a single player from multitude of pm´s, which doesnt do very good to my pm space either.:smash:

Revolting Friendship

02-12-2009, 15:14

This negotiation is off. I will have peace with no allies of Miyoshi Chokei. Even if it costs me everything, I refuse to abandon my friends.

Ôtomo Sorin

Prince Cobra

02-12-2009, 15:46

This negotiation is off. I will have peace with no allies of Miyoshi Chokei. Even if it costs me everything, I refuse to abandon my friends.

Ôtomo Sorin

Since your resources are wasted in fruitless attempts to broaden your territory you are determined to find allies ready to bring down the alliance of the Four that stood loyal to the Shogun. You should know when everything is lost and to step back accepting the compromise you are offered. Alas, it seems you have lost your mind. I give you last chance and to ask the Shogun and the Allies of the Four for being pardoned. If not, you will see how this war truly costs you everything.

Revolting Friendship

02-12-2009, 16:21

Sorin sits casually in his audience hall, going through diplomatic correspondance. As he recieves the letter from the Kanrei, his eyes light up with glee. With an expression bursting of amusement, he starts to read:
.....mhm... Heh....'The four who stood loyal to the shogun'?
...
WAHAHAHAHA, HAHAHAAAHAHAAAHA

Letter from the Ôtomo to Miyoshi Daimyô:

I will let tomorrow speak for itself,
Ôtomo Sorin

Prince Cobra

02-12-2009, 16:37

Sorin sits casually in his audience hall, going through diplomatic correspondance. As he recieves the letter from the Kanrei, his eyes light up with glee. With an expression bursting of amusement, he starts to read:

Letter from the Ôtomo to Miyoshi Daimyô:

I will let tomorrow speak for itself,
Ôtomo Sorin

How do you dare to laugh at the Chugoku clans??! Well, it seems the madness have truly darkened your mind!

Sign,
Miyoshi Chokei, Kanrei

Revolting Friendship

02-12-2009, 17:18

Not their clans but your fancy assumptions. I do not blame the Amako for not trusting me, I have given him little reason to do so, this I realize. I understand why the clans of Chûgoku have joined forces, but I also understand that it has little or nothing to do with loyalty to the shogun.

Ôtomo Sorin

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

02-12-2009, 17:31

This negotiation is off. I will have peace with no allies of Miyoshi Chokei. Even if it costs me everything, I refuse to abandon my friends.

Ôtomo Sorin

Then die then, Otomo Sorin. You refuse to accpect our generous deal, then you can die then. I be pleased to see your head brought to me and my allies. I am very loyal to the Shogun, and I don't plan on rebelling aganist him, like you and your dog allies.

Yamana Toyosada

Revolting Friendship

02-12-2009, 18:15

In more private circumstances, I have heard of all kinds of loyalties and lack thereof from you, Toyosada. We shall see who dies and who doesn't, this war is not over yet.

Ôtomo Sorin

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

02-12-2009, 18:18

In more private circumstances, I have heard of all kinds of loyalties and lack thereof from you, Toyosada. We shall see who dies and who doesn't, this war is not over yet.

Ôtomo Sorin

From who, your dog troops? Yes, I don't backstab enemies. Besides, we all know about you. Yes, We will see who dies. But even if I die, I promise you that you and your clan will be destroyed by the Yamana Clan and our allies. This war is over when it's over.

Yamana Toyosada

Revolting Friendship

02-12-2009, 22:42

The incoherent blabberings of Toyosada, when can we ever get enough of them? I long for that day.
Tell me, how exactly do you backstab an enemy? If someone is indeed your enemy, doesn't it rather count as a strategem?

No need to answer.

Ôtomo Sorin

Kagemusha

02-13-2009, 14:08

It seems from my mail recipients that everyone else other then Tiberius of the drake has read their situation reports. So i would like to hear from the following clans whether they are still playing or not, because i havent received any pm´s or noticed them posting in the thread after the last chapter. Following players, please post your status by posting in this thread: Asakura,Tokugawa, Uesugi and Satomi.:smash:

Also for the current players. If you can please market the interactive, because the following major clans are under my control and i have no desire to effect the game bit more then minimum. Probably any of these clans could tip the situation on their areas of Japan if you look at the map and each is playable if a player appears. The clans are: Mogami, Ashina, Tsutsui and Ukita.

King Kurt

02-13-2009, 14:54

The Lord Amako will be on holiday from today until a week monday so sadly he will not be able to respond to your messages until then.

AggonyDuck

02-13-2009, 16:29

Asai is definately still playing. We've already started our planning for next season.

Ravie

02-13-2009, 16:52

I am still here, just like to steer clear of the pointless chatting of the other daiymo's, I back everything Lord Otomo and Lord Oda have said, with steel and men!

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

02-13-2009, 16:54

Suit yourself then dog :clown:

My brother is still playing as Imagawa (I have him post here and confirm anyhow :clown:.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

02-13-2009, 20:51

I will return Sunday fyi!

King Jan III Sobieski

02-14-2009, 01:54

Lord Imigawa is still plotting for his dominance in this IH.

Seign Thelas

02-14-2009, 02:37

Still in.

Paradox

02-14-2009, 06:36

Still in, Kage, just thinking over what I'll do thoroughly this time. And still supporting the Shogun!!

Kagemusha

02-14-2009, 18:58

As few of the players are in more or less mortal danger in the game. You should add to your decisions, if you are engaged in decesive battle, what is your stance if you loose. Do you want to fight to the end, die fighting or be executed, commit seppuku if you loose or try to run from the battle to save yourselves, or try and submit to the winner and become his retainer.

I am very happy that so many of you still have not lost interest after my long inactivity. ~:cheers: I would still like to hear from, Asakura, Tokugawa, Uesugi and Satomi, whether they are still playing.:yes:

Revolting Friendship

02-14-2009, 19:43

Ôtomo Sorin always fight to the end, neither surrender nor capture is an option. The daimyô of the Ôtomo would rather kill himself with a spoon than be a trophy prisoner.

Kagemusha

02-15-2009, 08:27

Everybody, please wellcome two new players. patdj, who will take control of Shimazu after next chapter and Herakleitos, who will take control of Date at the same time. Wellcome guys.~:cheers:

Revolting Friendship

02-15-2009, 13:32

Kagemusha

02-15-2009, 13:40

Welcome guys. :2thumbsup:
And Kage. I think that, for the sake of keeping the game balanced and new players unbiased, it would be kind of better if you recruited for the game. Unless, players would start to invite siblings and friends just to build strong alliances. I don't think that's quite fair to the other players, looking forward to an interesting experience; Exclusive to what goes on in the game, and not ruled by who can invite the most buddies to back them up.

imho

Ive had some pm conversations about this and so far players have been able to follow the spirit of the rules quite well. I am sure that if an player that will play only to benefit another players agenda, without any personal ambitions, appears. It will surface rather quickly.

Prince Cobra

02-15-2009, 14:17

Welcome to the new players!

Herakleitos

02-15-2009, 14:50

My sincere gratitude is yours.

I will assume command of the Date forces and continue our war with the despised Nanbu clan as soon as the next chapter in Nihon's history is written.

Date Harumune

patdj

02-15-2009, 16:36

I thank you, too, for welcoming me in the ranks of such noble men. I am looking forward to crossing sword and word with the Great Daimyôs of Nihon.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

02-15-2009, 16:36

Ôtomo Sorin always fight to the end, neither surrender nor capture is an option. The daimyô of the Ôtomo would rather kill himself with a spoon than be a trophy prisoner.

Then I will have the honour of looking for you on the battlefield Sorin. I must have the honour of killing you personally :yes:.

OCC: For the record, and to respond to Revolting post, my brother does what he wants to do. If he wants to do something, I'll give him advice, but I don't force him to do such and such a thing, and he doesn't tell me things half the time anyhow, so he plays by the rules :clown:.

Prince Cobra

02-15-2009, 16:40

Welcome , Lord Shimazu Takahisa! Once again welcome to Date Harumune! :bow:

The Kanrei

Wishazu

02-15-2009, 22:07

Kagemusha

02-15-2009, 22:31

I`m not sure if this is the right place to make this request but I saw the Host`s post in the Sword Dojo requesting more players. If Chosokabe is still available I would like to take over their leadership. :bow:

Wellcome Wishazu.:bow: I will send you your starting information as soon as possible and then you can take over your clan, once the next chapter is out.:yes:

seireikhaan

02-16-2009, 01:06

I'm afraid I'll have to drop out of this. Sorry Kage.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

02-16-2009, 02:43

I`m not sure if this is the right place to make this request but I saw the Host`s post in the Sword Dojo requesting more players. If Chosokabe is still available I would like to take over their leadership. :bow:

Hey Wish, What a great suprise to have you here :rtwyes:

Kagemusha

02-16-2009, 05:32

I'm afraid I'll have to drop out of this. Sorry Kage.

Im sorry to hear that Khaan. Hopefully you will come back one day. Il take control of your Clan for now and do that for couple seasons, incase you change your mind, but if you dont, thanks for playing.:bow:

With sad news, there are happy news also. Everybody, please wellcome Monk, who will take over Mogami.:2thumbsup:

Xehh II

02-16-2009, 06:28

Is this game still open, if it is I'd like to play, doesn't matter what clan.

AggonyDuck

02-16-2009, 06:39

The Oda clan wishes the new daimyo welcome to our divided and war-torn Japan.

Monk

02-16-2009, 09:04

Greetings, wise and powerful Daimyo. The strategic situation is still being presented to our Diamyo, and truly he admits to having much to learn before he is ready to offer up his voice upon any issue, be it war or diplomacy. Soon we will join you in this glorious age, standing side by side with, and against, many of you.

However, the Mogami wish nothing but well tidings to you and all your kin, for in this moment we are neither friend nor foe, and truly in this moment more than any we recognize you as brothers because of this. There will be a time for sides to be chosen soon enough, but for now. Good tidings, and be at peace.

~Representative of the Mogami Clan.

Kagemusha

02-16-2009, 14:48

Is this game still open, if it is I'd like to play, doesn't matter what clan.

Xehh II. Please pick one of the following: Ashina, Tsutsui, Ukita or Mori.. Here is the map of the current holdings of various Clans, so you can see where they are located:

https://img18.imageshack.us/img18/2762/japansu1563zo7.jpg

Wishazu

02-16-2009, 15:00

Honoured friends and potential adversaries. The Chosokabe send greetings and thanks for the invitation to your esteemed Nobility. We currently have no wish to join in the bloodshed as of yet but we will warn you that our castles are strong, our Samurai are brave and the numbers of our guns are uncountable.

Chosokabe Motochika

Kagemusha

02-16-2009, 15:20

It seems majority of players have returned into activity. Unfortunately we have lost Sereikhaan, who has played the Satomi from the start.:embarassed: Im still waiting to hear from Tokugawa , what his status is. Once we will hear from him. A deadline can be set.:yes:

Also to the new players. Whiel you cant give orders for the next season for your clan. Nothing prevents you from talking with the other Clans, about the future. As it has been witnessed many times, knowledge is power.:smash:

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

02-17-2009, 18:32

woad&fangs

02-18-2009, 00:02

I'm really sorry Kage, but I'm afraid I'll have to drop out. I'm just too busy with school and LOTR right now. This is an amazing game and if its still going during the summer I may jump back in.

Kagemusha

02-18-2009, 05:41

I'm really sorry Kage, but I'm afraid I'll have to drop out. I'm just too busy with school and LOTR right now. This is an amazing game and if its still going during the summer I may jump back in.

No problemo mate. Thanks for participating and wellcome back when ever you feel like it.~:)

So i guess we know the status of everyryone now. If it is ok with everyone. I am setting the deadline to Friday the 20th of this month. Then i have time to write up the chapter during the weekend. If there is no way any of you cant make it with your decisions until friday. Post here in this thread about it.I already have answers from few Clans and hopefully soon from the rest also.:smash:

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

02-18-2009, 15:59

I get mine in Friday, maybe Saturday at the very latest Kage. :yes::clown:.

Kagemusha

02-19-2009, 17:40

Everybody. Please wellcome Xehh II.:bow:He will be taking over Clan Mori.:yes:

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

02-19-2009, 17:43

Welcome Xehn!

Kagemusha

02-19-2009, 19:24

Orders received so far from: Otomo, Takeda, Hojo and Uesugi.

Monk

02-19-2009, 20:09

Welcome to the game Xehh II!

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

02-19-2009, 21:06

Is it ok Kage if I get my decsions in tomarrow (Friday) or Saturday Afternoon at the latest since King Kurt is still gone on vacation?

Prince Cobra

02-19-2009, 21:34

Everybody. Please wellcome Xehh II.:bow:He will be taking over Clan Mori.:yes:

Welcome aboard, Lord Mori!

King Jan III Sobieski

02-20-2009, 02:14

The Mighty Imagawa Clan is pleased with the success of the Imagawa-Takeda allies. This shows the weakness of the Tokugawa clan. Maybe it's time for Tokugawa to become a vassal.

Seign Thelas

02-20-2009, 02:47

With due respect, Lord Imagawa, Tokugawa was your vassal. I say a healthy bit of total destruction would be in order. :yes:

patdj

02-20-2009, 10:49

The House of Shimazu Takahisa welcomes the new players. :bow:

AggonyDuck

02-20-2009, 16:17

Decisions sent. :bow:

Kagemusha

02-20-2009, 17:11

Orders received from: Otomo, Amako, Oda, Takeda, Uesugi, Hojo, Yamana and Miyoshi.

Waiting orders from Asai and Asakura. :bow:

Prince Cobra

02-20-2009, 18:03

Waiting orders from Yamana, Miyoshi, Asai, Asakura and Imagawa. :bow:

And Satake, I presume.

Kagemusha

02-20-2009, 18:13

And Satake, I presume.

Im controlling Satake as Tiberius is away.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

02-20-2009, 18:59

In! My bro will send them in later today :clown:!

patdj

02-20-2009, 22:23

Everytime a raindrop falls onto the hard stone of Kagoshima castle, it looks like a little explosion. The tiny ball of water, drawn to maximum length by his long flight from his cloud of origin, bursts into a haze of infinitesimal water pearls, before being assimilated by the wet cover that lies on the solid stone wall.
Running down the main tower, the water pearls may be able to witness the big event that was taking place that day in the front court. Shimazu Takahisa, Daimyô of Southern Kyûshû and head of the important Shimazu family, was about to give a public statement on the current political affairs to the town of Kagoshima. Still, his words would be carried even to the utmost edge of Mutsu and Dewa.
It has been a long time for him to hold a public speech, but the aged warlord looked cold and resolute as always.
"Samurai of Nippon!
Long has my House not spoken in public. Long have our trusted allies, the Ôtomo, wielded the word of Kyûshû alone. Long have the Shimazu remaint silent and prefered action rather than talking. But the times are changing. In the past three years there has been to much talking that needs to be corrected. The mighty men of Kyûshû intended to do so by the Sword, but were pushed back by the massive alliance of the Chûgoku clans. These, supporting a man that claims to be the military ruler of all Nippon, speak with nice words and nice pictures, but communicate nothing but disrespect and madness. It is a Samurai's duty abolish this sort of regime as they are basing on lies and intrigues.
I want every man in Nippon to know, that Kyûshû will not subordinate to people that have forgotten about our honourable origins. People that field teppo rather than the Sword, people that support a mortal fool in his campaign of overthrowing the free Daimyô of Nippon. People that do not show the adequate respect to the Tennô, but instead use him as a marionette of power!
Be assured that the Blades of Kyûshû will drive these cadgers off of Honshû if they do not acknowledge that we do not submit to none but our free and divine Lord, Tenno Ōgimachi.
Depose your mundane master and beg for forgiveness in front of our Divine Father.
Thus speaks Shimazu Takahisa."
There was an uproar of approval among the townspeople. Most of the present Samurai still kept their composure. They knew about what was behind this statement. They knew that the promise their Lord had just given meant years of bloodshed, death and misery. Some of them were already looking forward to the fighting, others seemed unsure whether this was a reason to celebrate. The Samurai of Kyûshû had entered the Total War.

OOC: Consider this my debut, folks. :sweatdrop:

Kagemusha

02-21-2009, 13:13

Waiting for orders of Asai and Asakura. All the others are in.:yes:

Paradox

02-21-2009, 13:22

Some members need to get their inbox cleaned. :bow:

Kagemusha

02-22-2009, 15:56

Still waiting for Asai orders.

Ravie

02-22-2009, 16:09

Will be done now, apologies for the delay, i work long, awkward, hours over the weekend,

Kagemusha

02-22-2009, 16:16

Will be done now, apologies for the delay, i work long, awkward, hours over the weekend,

No problems. Take your time.:bow:

Ravie

02-22-2009, 17:15

All done, sorry again for the delay. Any problems kage please pm me, or with any questions about tokugawa.

Kagemusha

02-22-2009, 21:22

Chapter 15, Autumn 1563

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Autumn wind of eve,
blow away the clouds that mass
over the moon's pure light
and the mists that cloud our mind,
do thou sweep away as well.
Now we disappear,
well, what must we think of it?
From the sky we came.
Now we may go back again.
That's at least one point of view.

Death poem of

Hôjô Ujimasa
1538-1590

Chapter 15

Harvest Season arrived this year like it had arrived before. Peasants gathered what there was left from rampaging armies, stored it and then their Lords took it a way, leaving barely enough for the peasants to survive.If the peasants were lucky.

In Nagato, the stand off between the Alliance of Mori, Amako and Yamana versus alliance of Otomo and Shimazu was about to end. On 1st of August the daimyos of three allied Clans gathered to the headquarters of Amako force.

Amako Yoshihisa stood at an end of a table, leaning over a map,in full brown laquered armour. On his left Yamana Toyosada, covered in black armour watched the same map with anxious expression on his face. On the right Mori Motoharu sat on a camp stool, wearing red armor with black lacings, tapping quitly the table with his fingers.

Lord Amako started.

"Tomorrow morning, before dawn this will end."

He pointed figures placed on the map with his horse whip and continued.

"Yamana. You will secure our left wing with most of your troops. Only your teppos will move to the right and join the Mori. Assign one of your retainers to command those forces. The main attack will come from our right and it will crush the left of the enemy. I will assign my teppos, third of my infantry and most of my cavalry to Mori, while i will hold center personally. You will command the left wing."

Lord Yamana looked at the Amako daimyo and started.

"Lord Amako. I would rather lead the attack. Nothing would satisfy me more then taking the head of Otomo Sorin myself..."

Amako Yoshihisa turned suddenly towards Lord Yamana and leaned forward closer to Toyosada, so that the Yamana Lord could feel the breath of Yoshihisa on his face. Lord Amako spoke with calm voice.

"No. This is a complex plan which has to be conducted with precision and carefully.There is no room for personal Ambition."

Lord Amako turned towards Mori Motoharu, who was still sitting and was observating the converstation between the two other daimyos carefully. Amako said to the Mori.

With mine and Yamana´s teppos. You can create a local firepower, so large that you can brake the extreme left of the enemy. When a gap appears you should pour our combined cavalries from that gap and roll their flank. From there you can commit general charge while me and Yamana will keep the enemy from escaping. Also Yamana should use those boats we have been gathering and send them as fire boats amongst the enemy navy to create chaos. Last, Lord Mori, you should deploy half of your cannons to my battlements. So we can bombard at the enemy all across the line."

Mori Motoharu stood up from his camp stool and pointed his finger towards the figures representing the enemy army.

" I think your plan is solid, lord Amako. I will deploy my forces as you say and just before first light we will commense our attack."

Amako Yoshihisa looked at lord Mori with a smile on his face and said to both men.

"Good. Then it is settled. May the buddha smile upon our plan."

Lords Mori and Yamana nodded in agreement. The two other daimyos left to their camps, while Lord Amako stood by the map for a while. Then with slow and carefull move he pushed the figures representing Otomo and Shimazu forces in to the sea area of the map, with his horse whip.

Around midnight all hell broke loose. Shimazu and Otomo had taken initiative even when the allied enemy force was confident that they would have it. The attack moment of Shimazu and Otomo was schedualed already to midnight, while their enemies were about to attack just before dawn.

During the evening, the allied Western forces manouvered according to plan of Amako. After night fall, the entire Shimazu force of 1700 acting as vanguard, together with 4700 Otomo forces, started creeping towards the left flank of the enemy. The camp of Yamana.

The Shimazu force was commanded by Shimazu retainer called Godai Katsuzaemon.Otomo forces were under Yoshioka Nagamasu. Otomo retainer Narimatsu Nobukatsu, commanded a 500 strong force within the Otomo army, which had direct orders from Otomo Sorin, to find and kill Yamana Toyosada if possible.

The guards of Yamana outposts in the small valley between the opposing forces were silenced by sudden arrows from Shimazu vanguard. Those ouuposts had been carefully observed by the Shimazu for days and as the outposts fell, the patrols between them were surprised and killed. Once the all clear signal came from the other side of the river, the Shimazu force crossed the small river which was floating peacefully in the bottom of the valley. Without further delay the Shimazu troops started moving uphill towards the Yamana position. At the same time, the Otomo force followed across the river. Once the Shimazu saw the fires from the Yamana watchtowers the force stopped, while the Otomo men started climbing the hillside behind them. Then suddenly large amounts of torches were lit in the forefront of Shimazu force and with a chilling roar the Shimazu Samurai and Ashigarus stormed into the Yamana position, throwing torches around them, setting tents and everything else which could be torched on fire. The Yamana guards could only shoot arrows from their towers and bang drums and blow into conch shells, sounding alarm to the sleeping men. But as the Yamana warriors stumbled out from their tents, or woke up under the starlight sky, Shimazu warriors were upon them , stabbing, slashing, cutting the confused men to death.

Soon also the Otomo contingent had reached the Yamana camp. Narimatsu Nobukatsu roared at his men.

" Get Toyosada! I want his head!"

As Narimatsu´s men moved towards the center of the camp, where Yamana daimyos living quarters were located, other Otomo warriors turned few cannons towards the Amako camp in the center and fired upon it.

The same time loud noises started all along the Otomo lines and it could be seen that the troops all along the line started marching right towards their own right flank which was opposite to Yamana positions.

Lord Amako had a ruud awakening, when a cannon ball struck near his tent. A messenger yelled outside.

"My Lord! My Lord. cannon fire from Yamana positions!"

Amako Yoshihisa rushed out from his tent in full armor only to witness the fires in the Yamana camp and muzzle flashes from cannons shooting at his own position from that direction, striking cannon ball around his position.

Yoshihisa ordered with strong voice.

"Messenger! Order to the reserves at left. To the Yamana camp with double quick!"

At the right side Mori Motoharu had also been awaken and he was trying his best to make sense of the situation. retainers around him from Amako, Yamana and his own men were all yelling and shouting to each others mouth, about what the best course of action would be. After a moment Lord Mori stood up and roared.

"Silence! I dont know what i should make of this, but we wont stand idle. Commander of Amako forces! Take your men and join your Lord . He will give you further instructions! Yamana commander! Take your men and go find out, what the hell is happening in your camp! All the teppos will stay with me. Mori Army! General advance towards the coast!"

Meanwhile Yamana Toyosada tried to gather his faltering army rallying his men as best he could, but as soon as he was able to regain some cohesion. Narimatsus 500 Otomo warriors charged his headquarters.

Amako warriors deployed as reserve behind Yamana camp, were climbing the steep hill to the camp. When they were almost at the top, the Shimazu vanguard crashed at them. The weight of the enemy charging downhill shattered the reserve troops and they fled to any direction they could.

At the Amako camp. Yoshihisa ordered so that a light screening force would be left to the center facing towards the coast, while the Majority of Amako army started marching towards their left, to save what could be saved from the Yamana.

Mori vanguard moved over the hills unopposed and got a view to the shore. There some of the Otomo army had already embarked their ships, while majority of the army was standing deep in the water, waiting to be picked up by the ships. As the Mori vanguards mounted warriors reached the shore, they were met with a barrage of teppo fire from the ships, mauling both men and horses. It seemed that the men armed with firearms had been the first ones to board the ships and they were staying near the beach to cover their comrades.

Mori Motoharu spend no time pondering the situation and commanded his own teppos to the front. Soon all over his front a shout was yelled.

"Utteeee!!!" And the allied muskets started shooting at the mostly immobile Otomo troops in the water, while the Otomo teppos concentrated their fire on the enemy shooters."

Meanwhile in the Yamana camp, the Hatamoto of Yamana Toyosada were fighting to the death defending their master, while the Otomo troops attacked towards Toyosada relentlesly. Yamana daimyo was already struck by an arrow to the shoulder as his men created a wall of flesh, taking hits from arrows aimed at their lord.

One by one, Yamana warriors died defending their master and he had to draw his own sword to defend himself, despite of the injured shoulder. When it seemed nothing could be done to prevent the Otomo troops from over running the Yamana headquarters. His retainers started shouting at him.

"Please My Lord, save yourself! Mount up and withdraw. We can hold the Otomo dogs for a little while!"

Yamana Toyosada looked at them with expression of despise on his face and shouted.

"Id rather die here then run in face of the enemy! Fight men, kill the enemy!"

But at the last minute the mounted Yamana samurais rode into the camp, into the back of the Otomo. Narimatsu Nobukatsu was one of the first ones to fall from a stab of Yari spear on his back.

Soon after Amako vanguard also appeared on the camp and started hacking down the remaining Otomo and Shimazu men. At the beaches, the first light was starting to appear and the teppo fire started mellowing down, while blasts of cannon still scored few hits on the Otomo ships, which were steering to the Sea, carrying many of the Otomo army. The rest of them floated on the shores of the beach. Without any griefs of this world bothering their souls.

At a nearby hill Shimazu retainer Godai Katsuzaemon, took one last look towards the smoking hill that was once the camp of Yamana and hurried after his men, whom were marching with all speed towards Suo province. While Narimatsu Nobukatsu´s men had assaulted Yamana headquarters. The majority of Shimazu and Otomo men had pushed straight through the Yamana camp and continued their forced march, with a small hope of survival blinking in back of their heads.

On the morning after the battle, scouts and cavalry were sent after the Shimazu and Otomo forces marching South. In order to locate and harass them.

On the beach, the allied daimyos were gathered with some other high ranking retainers. Yamana Toyosada was also present, while injured to his shoulder.
In the center of the group was Mori Motoharu´s 15 year old son, Motonaga. Motoharu addressed his son with loud voice that everyone could hear.

"My son. Now you have witnessed war and i have decided that here today, we will have your coming of age ceremony.
As you witnessed during last night. War is a tricky beast and battles dont go as planned, no matter how good the plan might be. With these lessons learned last night and the continuous lessons given by my brother, Kobayakawa Takakage, who have acted as your Guardian from a newborn. I think the time for you to become a man has come."

Next Kobayakawa Takakage, brother of Motoharu spoke.

After the death of our beloved father. I have acted as heir of the Mori Clan. Today i will step down from that position and Motonaga will take my place, as the future Lord of Mori, once my older brother retires, which i hope does not happen soon."

Takakage set an headwear of adult, to the head of Motonaga and turned towards the men gathered around them.

"I present to you the new Mori heir, Mori Motonaga!"

In the Kuyshu the workshops and docks were working day and night as new ships were constructed like never before. Ships with Shimazu Mons on their sails were being released from docks all over Kyushu on daily basis.

At Shikoku, the relative calm and peaceful situation continued.

In Kyoto, Miyoshi Chokei watched his armies depart to various missions with his son. The Kanrei said to his son, who listened carefully of the words of his father.

“This is it, my son. The time to decide the fate of the Shogunate has come. Today, I have just received the news that my former master Hosokawa Harumoto died in the monastery he was exiled. I will pray for his soul because despite his weaknesses, he was a noble warrior. But I had no other choice. Many blame on me that I have betrayed my master. In fact, it was the Hosokawa that betrayed the Shogunate many years ago. Their intrigues and feuds knew no limits and had no ends. I could also never forget they were the reason for the death of my father. “The Kanrei fixed again his sight on his departing army and smiled” It is as it was yesterday when I won my greatest victory against the Hosokawa. We will see if we can win this one."

Next happened what could have been described as cross marching of several armies. On August 1st Kitabatake Tomonori, who had been under a false name acting as the commander of bodyguard unit of Miyoshi princess. Revealed himself publically and started marching towards Ise with all speed, in head of 2700 men.

Meanwhile Asai forces from Iga, with 2000 Iga warriors started a speed march towards Owari. 800 additional warriors was dispatched from Ise, Anotsu castle to reinforce the army marching towards Owari.

At the same time Miyoshi force of 8800 men with 3 cannons was dispatched towards Ise under Iwanari Tomomichi, while Saito send patrols to the border of Mikawa, in order to find out if Tokugawa Ieyasu were marching out from there. Which was true.

At Mikawa.While Imagawa concentrated on defending their new conquest. Takeda troops under Yamamoto Kansuke started combing the countryside in order to find the Tokugawa force. Ieyasu wasted little time and started marching towards Owari.

On August 15th the Asai Army reached the border of Owari, where they were reinforced with 800 men from Anotsu castle. The force numbering now about 6000 men Entered Owari under the personal leadership of Asai Nagamasa. Soon after entering the province. The Asai army stumbled in the scouts of Miyoshi. The Iga men screening the Asai army made short work of most of Miyoshi scouts, but some returned and reported to Iwanari Tomomichi.

It was hard to say the exact number of the Asai force, but the scouts thought it could not be much more then 10 000. Asai has intentionally put lot of large flags of his own and allied troops in sight, to make his force look larger.

Meanwhile in Southern coast of Ise. Miyoshi navy landed a force of 4600 men, while Kitabatake Tomonori marched behind the Asai army straight towards Anotsu. He dispatched scouts to East but soon learned that there was a Asai army between him and Owari. Nevertheless as he was aware of the Miyoshi landing he continued to Anotsu. At the same time the Miyoshi force marched from the coast and the two forces met near Anotsu castle on 19th and laid siege to the castle immediately. After initial probes. It seemed that the enemy did not have much more then 2000 men in the castle, while the combined force under Kitabatake was little less then 7500. But Kitabatake had no cannons, as Asai was blocking the way of his reinforcement army from Owari.

At Owari. The two armies came on sight at each other on a large plain in Western Owari. Miyoshi deployed in battle formation and started pounding the Asai army with its few cannons. After a half a day of skirmishing and cannon bombardment, Iwanari was sure that the enemy army was not larger then 6000. He had a dilemma in his hands. He had direct orders from Kanrei to do anything necessary in order to support Kitabatake´s assault to Anotsu. If he would retreat to Kiyosu. It would allow the Asai army to turn South and attack Kitabatake to the rear. If he stayed put, Tokugawa could march to his back. The Miyoshi commander came to an conclusion and said first on softer voice.

"Attack."

Then as his sub commanders turned towards him he yelled with loud and determined voice.

"Attack!!"

His sub commanders bowed their heads and went to their directions. Soon after all along the Miyoshi line commands were shouted.

"Utteee!!! Hanateee!!!"

Cannon balls, musket balls and arrows started flying with rapid speed to Asai army. Asai Nagamasa understood quickly that the enemy was for real. He thought in his head.

"This was supposed to be a diversion. Enemy outnumbers us and he has cannon. I cant commit to an battle now."

With fast orders Asai Lord ordered a fighting withdraval, while a 2000 strong rear guard tried to hold the enemy in place under command of Isono Kazumasa, buying time for the rest of the army to withdraw.

Asai warriors did as they were ordered and were able to disengage from the battle. As soon as they were clear, the withdrawing turned into a forced march to the direction of Ise. While the Miyoshi force made a short work of the Asai rearguard, by surrounding and annihilating it.

The same day Tokugawa Ieyasu crossed the border to Owari. He had been skirmishing with the mounted vanguard units of Takeda, but the enemy had failed to pin his army down yet. His scouts reported that Saito patrols were harassing them and there was no doubt that the enemy knew that he was at Owari. Ieyasu gave direct orders to continue marching towards Ise, without any further delays.

After finishing off the rear guard of Asai. Miyoshi forces started rapidly marching towards Ise as they were ordered by Kanrei. The Asai army had the same direction in front of them and soon the rear elements of Asai and vanguard of Miyoshi had their first skirmishes. After three days the forward scouts of Asai reached Anotsu. When the first raiders appeared to the vicinity of castle. The sight was clear. Corpses were lying all around near the walls and once the first few men approached the castle. A hail of arrows and lead was the only greeting for them. It was obvious that Kitabatake had taken the castle.

Once Asai Nagamasa heard the news he was enraged.

"Damn i have a Miyoshi army breathing down my neck, while the enemy has taken my castle! Damned wretches!"

He asked the scouts, what the estimate of the enemy force in castle was. The answer was that it was hard to say, but not many thousend. After a short period of thinking. Nagamasa made his decision.

"The army turns to the North after turn to the West. We are going home. If Miyoshi wants a battle, let it be in our home domain, near our allies."

But after few days of march. For the amazement of Nagamasa, Miyoshi force did not follow him, but instead marched straight to Anotsu. There Kitabatake had already received good news from Shima. Apparently Asai had left the small province un garrisoned and the local Kitabatake loyalist and peasants had killed all the Asai officials, thus Shima was back in the hands of Kitabatake also.

On August 30th, As the Asai army was about to move into Omi. They met with Tokugawa scouts. Ieyasu had been able to march through Owari, while he had been under the constant harassment of Saito forces. The Takeda force had stopped on the border of Mikawa and Owari.

After a day of march towards Odani castle. The Asai capital, a messenger from Odani galloped to the Asai camp, like he was chased by Demons. He reported to Asai Nagamasa.

"My Lord! 10 000 strong Miyoshi army has besieged Odani. The fortress is holding for now."

Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was standing next to Asai Nagamasa, took a step back and his face looked like if his jaw had dropped. Asai Nagamasa grabbed his forehead and bowed down it, without saying a word.

In Kaga, Asakura Yoshikage did his utmost best to prepare to defend Kaga as best he could. Scouts had been dispatched to every direction. Foraging parties were sent all over Kaga to gather any provisions for the Asakura army they could find. The main army worked to repair Otama Kobo castle any way they could, but Yoshikage understood that in its current state, Otama Kobo was not the fortification it once was.

At 1st of August, the enemy of Asakura, Oda Nobunaga gave his orders. Leaving only the garrison force under Toyotomi Hideyoshi behind. The entire allied army under Nobunaga started marching towards Kaga. North from Kaga, Shiina Yasutane moved out from his Matsukura castle in Western Etchu, with army of 5000 men. Their direction was Noto, where Hatakeyama army numbering almost 4000 men waited anxiously, so the combined force could move to Kaga.

On the 3rd of August, the mounted Vanguard of Oda army appeared at Kaga, numbering about 1000 men. These scouts started engaging Asakura foraging parties and soon Asakura Yoshikage gave orders to stop foraging and the Asakura army withdrew to Otama Kobo. With the gathered supplies, they were positive that they could last atleast two seasons. Surely their allies would come during Spring and drive the enemy away.

After few days. The main enemy force arrived from the South, instead of immediately besieging the castle. The Oda army took a defensive position from a nearby hill, sending only mounted parties to harass any movement from in and out from the castle.

After additional week, the reason for Oda behaviour became evident, as about 9000 strong Shiina and Hatakeyama army marched in from the North. Carefully the two forces approached the castle and laid siege to it.
Asakura Yoshishige did not like how the events were unravelling. Instead of facing 25 000 enemies, the number of enemies had grown to almost 34 000 men. Yoshikage understood that with those numbers the enemy could launch an assault and be successful in it.

For an week, the siege ring of allied armies was like a beehive, as they build ladders and portable shiedls for the assault.
On 23rd of August, drums and conchshells signalled the start of an assault.

The forces of Oda, Asai, Hatakeyama, Shiina and Otomo rushed against the walls like multicolored wave, with different coloured Sashimonos and Nobori flags waving in the air as the troops rushed against the defenders. The Asakura defenders fought fiercely and pushed the attackers back on everywhere else, but a section of walls, particularly damaged.
There Nobunaga had gathered all the allied teppos and the covering fire was so fierce that any defender crazy enough to raise his head over the wall was shot immediately and the shooting holes on the Asakura side of the wall were pouring led, making the defenders unable to return fire effectively.

A hand picked force of Oda warriors stormed the section with the support of the Teppos and soon Asakura had no choice but to abandon the outer ring of walls. The allied troops did their best to catch Asakura warriors behind their advance, but Yoshikage ordered majority of his own muskets to delay the enemy and crossing the courtyards became deadly affair for the attackers as their numbers did little good for them in the confined hallways.

Nevertheless when the night fall came, Asakura ordered last of his men inside the inner wall and the fighting ended for the day.

Next morning started with heavy rain of arrows to the inner bailey. Asakura officer carried a note to his Lord which had been wrapped to the majority of the arrows. Yoshikage read the note.

"We do not hold a grudge against the common man serving in the ranks of the Asakura. We hold only Lord Asakura responsible for his aggression and the acts committed in his name. Hence, all who willingly surrender to our forces will be spared and allowed to return to their families and fields in Echizen. If you have doubts of our integrity, I will remind you that the Kitabatake family was saved, spared and returned to Kyoto on my command. Be wise, there is no need for you to die for this lord of yours, who has led you into this trap. Additionally we will reward the man, that delivers the head of Asakura Yoshikage to me, with 200 koku."

After reading the message through. Asakura Yoshikage said, half to himself and half to the surrounding retainers.

"I see. Well i guess the time has come."

An hour or so after the last arrows had flown to the inner bailey. The Asakura army was gathered to the inner courtyard, only leaving guards to the walls.

Before entering a platform erected on the middle of the yard. Yoshikage spoke with his leading retainer, Kawai Yoshimune. Lord Asakura smiled to his old friend and spoke.

"Yoshimune. I have one last task for you. Your task is to stay alive."

Yoshikage handed his helmet and short sword to Kawai and continued.

"Here is my Wakizashi and my helmet. When the assault starts. I want you to ride through Oda lines with 100 hand picked warriors. Ride to Mino, without looking back and give these items to my bride. Tell her that i am deeply saddened for making her widow, before even getting married. Also give my regards to my allies and tell them to avenge me and my Clan. I am sorry that i could not help more in destruction of Asai, Oda, Hatakeyama and the rest of those wretches.
If i have any last wish. That is to have Asai Nagamasa to put to sword along all his family. Traitors pay is death."

Kawai Yoshimune understood that there was no arguing about the issue. For one last time he looked at the determined eyes of his master and bowed down his head. Yoshikage set his armored hand on the shoulder of his long time friend, kep it there for a second and then walked onwards to the yard, where the Asakura army was waiting for their Lord.

Yoshikage walked to the yard in full arms together with his top retainers. All of them were bare headed and had only a white cloth wrapped to their heads. On the cloth, each had their name written on it.
Asakura Yoshikage walked on the platform, raised the message of Oda high to the air and started with loud voice, each man could hear.

" MEN! Here is the message of Nobunaga! If some of you have not yet read it. I will tell you what it says! In this paper Oda Nobunaga offers 200 Koku from my head! He also says to you that he holds no grudge towards any of you, except me! If there is any man who wants to surrender or take my head, please step forward!

The whole army stood in complete silence and not a single soul stepped forward. Lord Asakura continued.

" Men! I am tired of hiding! I am tired of waiting for our enemies to slowly grind us to death! I am not afraid of death! These dogs have already killed my wife and children, butchered my family! They have taken your homes and ravaged you wives! I have nothing anymore in this world of suffering and i would like nothing better then leaving this misery of life and joining my ancestors and my family on the other side! Live with them for eternity, without worries of this sad and cruel word!"

"Men! It has been honour to command you! Honour to bleed together with you for all these years! I could have never asked for better men to fight alongside with! Now on this final moment i say to you! Why die like cowards??!! Behind these walls, when we can go out and show Nobunaga and his henchmen how real men die!!!!

Without pausing Lord Asakura yelled from the top of his lungs.

DEATHHH!!!, DEATHHH!!!

The whole army joined the morbid warcry and the officers on the walls signalled the Asakura teppos and bows to fire at the enemy, while the inner gates of the fortress flew open from the way of the charging Asakura army.

Oda sentinels died where they stood and the gates of the outer walls were opened. Sounds of alarm screeched all along the besiegers camp, while samurais and Ashigrus grapped their weapons rushing to fight the sallying enemies. The allied commanders whipped their soldiers to formations as the Asakura poured upon like wild animals shouting their warcry.

"DEATHH!! DEATH!!!"

From the front gate, Lord Asakura raged onward with his closest men. Infront of him was the Oda camp. The slaughter was terrible, as the Asakura army cut their way into the numerically superior Oda force, while the Asakura teppos and archers poured led and arrows amongst them after they had retaken the outer walls.

In the midst of the battle Asakura Yoshikage roamed like a demon. trading blows from horse back to the left and right. Nobunaga sat on his camp stool like a stone, while his sub commanders gathered more men to push back Asakura. Steadily the Asakura pushed forwards, while a detachment of their cavalry pushed through the lines.

With the intensifying Oda resistance, each meter Asakura men fell. Yoshikage now fighting on foot after his horse had been shot under him continued towards the Oda Headquarters, stabbing with his spear like a mad man. Soon Lord Asakura lost his spear after parrying a sword blow, which cut it on two halves. Arrows were sticking out from his armour, but relentlesly he continued fighting. Oda Ashigaru stabbed his spear on the stomach of Yoshikage and he could feel the burn on his stomach, while blood ran under his armour. Lord Asakura slashed the shaft of the spear with his sword and continued, like nothing had hit him. While most of his retainers laid on the ground, without their heads. Still the Asakura army pushed on, with less and less men.

In the end. Asakura Yoshikage met his destiny right after he got the peronal standard of Oda Nobunaga to his sight. His stomach bleeding and countless arrows in his flesh he tried to hack his way to the Uma Jirushi of Oda Nobunaga.

In front of the Asakura daimyo, Teppos of Nobunagas Hatamoto fired an salvo, killing most of the men around Yoshikage instantly. Yoshikage dropped on his knees, his armour penetrated by dozen musket balls. He struck his katana on the sand and slowly rose up on his feet. He could not feel any pain anymore. The noices of the battle became muted as Lord Asakura looked in front of him. He saw how an Oda Samurai walked towards him, mempo on his face, which made him look like a demon. Holding Katana with both hands the Oda Samurai walked towards Yoshikage. With his last breath Asakura Yoshikage smiled to the samurai in front of him and whispered from his mouth filled of his own blood.

" Good death."

The Oda samurai nodded his head to the Asakura Lord and raised his sword. That was the last thing Asakura Yoshikage saw in this world.

The carnage was devastating. During the hours after mid day. The last Asakura men inside the castle, sat it on fire, creating a huge funeral pyre to the Lord Asakura Yoshikage.

The surviving allied troops sat on the ground where they were, completely exhausted from the bloody work of the day. Majority of the allied army together with the Asakura army laid dead or dying on the field.

On the 4th of September, few exhausted riders appeared to Inabayama castle. In the main hall Saito Yoshitatsu with Natsuki, daughter of Miyoshi Chokei greeted their guests.

Kawai Yoshimune kneeled down in front of the two and took the helmet and Wakizashi of Asakura Yoshikage out of their wrappings. As the Miyoshi bride broke down in tears. Saito Yoshitatsu listened the last wishes of Lord Asakura, while holding the Miyoshi bride in his arms.

In Shinano, Uesugi forces started suddenly marching North. On the morning of August 27th, Uesugi army had disappeared from the vicinity of Takeda. Takeda Shingen ordered his scouts to locate the Uesugi and to prepare for attack the Uesugi rear guard, if they were on march somewhere. After few leaks. The Takeda scouts spotted the Uesugi encampment on a steep hill.

Shingen ordered that no attack should be made, but instead he took the crossings of Tedorigawa river and moved his main army on the North Side of the river, in the vicinity of Uesugi Kenshins army. After few days, Uesugi started firing with cannons on the Takeda positions below them. Ten cannons started drumming the Takeda positions, creating casualties.

After a day of bombardment, Takeda Shingen ordered his army to withdraw back to the Southern side of Tedorigawa. Uesugi followed and continued bombarding the Takeda positions for the remainder of the season. Shingen made his best to keep the casualties down, by posting very light screens near the Uesugi. It seemed that with the new cannons, Uesugi had gained a small edge to the stand off between them and Takeda in Shinano.

In the Hojo domain.The armies of Satake and Satomi had been waging a fierce artillery duel with the cannons of Kawagoe castle.Hojo Genan, the governor of Musashi province and 69 year old veteran of countless campaigns, watched above as the Satomi and Satake gunners run around their cannons, carrying ammo, loading and firing their weapons. After standing up from ducking a close hit, Genan talked to one of his sub commanders, with frustrated voice.

" Damned wretches. Each time i get this castle together from ruble. These sons of female dogs come and blast it back to pieces. Id like nothing better then if my nephew would allow us permission to make a counter visit and throw few cannon balls to their walls."

The following night, a messenger woke up the old Hojo warhorse from his futon in the middle of the night. Like all old men, Genan was not particularly happy about someone interfering the short sleep he could get with his advanced age, but the messenger convinced the Hojo general to follow him to the battlements of Kawagoe. There a captain of the guardshift pointed his finger to the East and said.

" My Lord. Something is not definetely right."

Genan rubbed last sleep dust from his eyes and looked at the Eastern Horizon. There he saw fires lighting more and more east, as the villages of eastern Musashi were put on fire. The horizon looked like if it was filled of candle lights here and there. Genan snarled between his lips.

" And if wrecking my castle was not enough."

The old Hojo general watched the fires for few seconds and commanded.

" Messenger! Word to Odawara. Our guests have decided to leave before the party really started."

In the far North, time was running out from Nanbu. In the Date camp, the atmosphere was anxious as men were waiting for the long siege to end. The feeling was mutual with the Satake and Satomi men, who were long way from home. On the 15th of September man came out from Mito castle, under the flag of truce and was allowed to pass through the besiegers pickets.

The man was guided next to a large tent. There he waited for an audience for a quite bit of time. The guards looked at his terrible state, with no sympathy on their face at all.

After a period of time the Nanbu messenger was escorted inside the curtains carrying the Mon of Date Clan. There he met Date Harumune, Lord of Sendai.

The messenger kneeled before the Date daimyo and put his hand inside his garments. The guards tried to rush forward, but Harumune stopped them with a gesture of his hand. The messenger pulled out a beautifully decorated Wakizashi, short sword and started speaking.

" This is the sword of my Lord Nanbu Harumasa. After consideration and discussion with his retainers. He has understood that it was mistake to ever invade the Date domain and he aknowledges that he cant coupe against the power of Date and their Leader, Lord Date Harumune.
With these conclusions he wishes to surrender. Leaving his own life, lives of his Clan and his lands to hands of Lord of Sendai, Date Harumune. He sends his sword to you and offers it to you as sword of retainer to the mighty Clan. Or if lord Date decides so. He will cut open his stomach with it and pay the prize of his insolence. So speaks Nanbu Harumasa."

Silence fell to yhe Date headquarters. Harumune stared at the short sword for a while and then replied.

" Tell your Lord that i will accept the surrender of Mito castle tomorrow morning. Take his sword back to him. I will decide its faith at later point of time."

Next morning. The allied army stood in full armor,infront of Mito castle. With polished armour and flags flying over their heads. the men of Date, Satake and Satomi stood at absolute silence.
It seemed like the time had stopped as all the eyes, that could see it, gazed at the massive wooden gate of Mito.
Suddenly a large noise came out of the hinges of the gate, as it started to open, slowly but steadily.

Once the gate was fully open. Nanbu Harumasa rode out from the gate. Man of 46 years old, he seemed like a old man. While dressed in elaborate armour. The Nanbu Daimyo looked miserable as he slowly started moving through a gap between the enemy forces.

After him a ghastly line of men, women and children poured out. Samurais and Ashigarus were throwing their weapons to piles made on both sides of the gates, as they slouched forwards, wounded, starving and demoralized.

The defenders looked more like ghosts of dead people then living souls, as their skeletal appearances moved forwards in the vicinity of Date Harumune. Who stood still mounted, in fully black armour near the gates. He did not turn his eyes towards the Nanbu Lord, or any other one coming out from the castle. Lord Date gazed somewhere in the distance, without any hint of emotion on his face.

Finally the last wounded and dead were carried out from the castle, by Date Ashigarus. A retainer signalled to Harumune that the castle was ready to be entered. Lord Date turned his horse towards the gate and without any hurry rode into the castle, with his closest retainers. As he entered from the castle gate a cheer, loud like thunder started outside as the army started cheering with a note started by the sub commanders. Date Harumune could here it clearly.

"Hei, Hei, Hoooooo!!! Hei, Hei. Hoooo!!!! Hei, Hei, Hoo!!!!

And with that loud sound of Cheer in his ears, Date Harumune stopped his horse and dismounted next to the Main Donjon of Mito. His Mito.

I will send the situation reports to the players as soon as possible. Everybody should have theirs at latest tomorrow evening.:bow:

Revolting Friendship

02-22-2009, 22:18

Not this day Toyosada, not at this place.
None the less, the death of my brave vassal Norimatsu Nobukatsu stings me no less, I'm sure, than that wound to your shoulder. I wish that I could have died beside him, chasing your head. I grieve greatly over this. But I did not have time to die on that beach. I have much left to do before my time in this life is over.

OOC:
Awesome chapter Kage. Could hardly read it from all the excitement. :laugh4:

Ravie

02-22-2009, 22:36

Awesome :)

Kagemusha

02-22-2009, 22:47

Thanks guys.:bow: I would recommend with it: A small measure of peace from Hans Zimmer, for music. Atleast thats what i was listening while writing it.

Revolting Friendship

02-22-2009, 22:53

Map updated:
https://img264.imageshack.us/img264/5332/japanau1563.jpg

Kagemusha

02-22-2009, 23:28

Announcement from Ashikaga Shogunate

The Shogunate grieves of the loss of the Shugo of Echizen, Asakura Yoshikage. A loyal and brave servant of the Shogunate is gone, killed by rebels. With this proclamation, 1st of October is declared as day of mourning and sorrow flags are to be set all over Kyoto.

The Shogun ask´s for any forces loyal to the Shogunate to avenge the death of our loyal servant.

Ashikaga Yoshiteru
13th Ashikaga shôgun

AggonyDuck

02-22-2009, 23:56

What a wonderfully bloody chapter Kage! :2thumbsup:

Monk

02-23-2009, 00:09

What a wonderfully bloody chapter Kage! :2thumbsup:

Indeed, the growing power of the Date can't be denied. :sweatdrop:

AggonyDuck

02-23-2009, 00:16

To Miyoshi Chokei

The bloodletting of this autumn
was a prelude of that to come,
as the cherry blossoms of Japan
will run crimson at the rise
of this sanguine Spring sun.

Oda Nobunaga