Megas Logothetes' and Senators' Reports

**TinCow** · 08-22-2008, 20:29

Taking the save for Crusade movement.

**TinCow** · 08-22-2008, 20:48

Annios Solomon (woad&fangs) was not in too great a hurry in his march to Alexandria. The city was close, his ally Methodios Tagaris was supervising the siege, and there were no enemy armies nearby. As they marched towards the rendezvous with Methodios' men, Annios' column passed another mass of Crusaders along the road. This was the army of Efstathios Laskaris (Ibn-Khaldun). It seems Laskaris' Great Cross had broken an axle... a break that was so clean that it was surely caused by a handsaw. Despite knowing that this was an act of sabotage, Efstathios' men were fearful of abandoning such a powerful symbol of Christ on their Holy Quest, and refused to move until the Cross was repaired. While this work was eventually completed, the army has made no progress this year. As Annios Solomon rode by, his men simply laughed at the misfortune of their fellow Crusaders who had so recently done the same to them out at sea. Eventually Annios joined Methodios Tagaris in his siege of Alexandria, and the combined armies stand ready to assault the city.

Vissarionas ek Lesvou (Ramses II CP) and Stavros ek Amarinthou (Knights_of_Palma) continued their combined marched to reach the precariously positioned Vartholomaios Ksiros (Rowan). Despite the large size of their army, which made logistics a bit less efficient than before, they made good time. Skirting a large Egyptian force on the east side of the river bank, the Crusaders hurried to join Ksiros' camp in the optimal defensive position at the bridge. The effort of the march was very great, though, and they could not muster the strength to reach Cairo this year. However, all three Crusaders are finally encamped together with a major army and they are within striking distance of their objective. Unless there is some significant act of God or treachery of man, they will surely besiege the city next year.

http://www.mizus.com/files/pbm/LOTR-1125-8a.zip

I have also moved Savvas ek Militou (Andres) to Arta for safekeeping. I have decided to keep him alive and in possession of his province and Oaths for 1 full Megas term. If Andres is still absent at the end of this term, Savvas will be killed off according to his wishes and his property will be divested according to his last Will.

**_Tristan_** · 08-22-2008, 21:01

Taking the save

**_Tristan_** · 08-22-2008, 22:36

Save is back

http://www.mizus.com/files/pbm/LOTR-1125-9.rar

Per our agreement with woad&fangs, I assaulted Alexandria. The fight went well with only 120 dead on our side. All defenders have been either killed or taken prisoner. Prisoners were offered for ransom for 276 florins, an offer which was refused by our enemies.

In contradiction with our current Megas' proposed Edict, Alexandria was sacked for 8011 florins. (OOC : I'll write a battle report justifying this IC, let us say that it is related to Kosmas' death under the walls of the city).

Will update my SOT soon to reflect the capture of the city.

**Smowz** · 08-22-2008, 22:57

taking the save

**Smowz** · 08-22-2008, 23:26

Save returned

http://rapidshare.com/files/13936209...25-10.rar.html

As per the Megas suggestion I have disbanded unneeded garrison troops in Belgrade.

Nevoulas has moved into Central Anatolia towards the still wild mountain regions.

**TinCow** · 08-23-2008, 00:57

Taking the save to kill off Efstratios Monomachos, as I forgot to do this earlier. (ATPG has repeatedly asked me to do this.)

I also have to add in NN's University trait, which he didn't submit in time for the Senate session.

New save:
http://www.mizus.com/files/pbm/LOTR-1125-11.zip

Aleksios ek Ikoniou was given the first level of GoodBuilder.
With Efstratios Monomachos dead, Durazzo is now completely empty. It should probably be garrisoned by something, such as its owner who is right next to it...