Will of the Thengoz - An interactive Swêbóz AAR

**HunGeneral** · 02-10-2009, 10:54

Hadubrand steps forward completely silent then begins to speak.

(Takes a sharp look on the two who interrupted the High king earlier the turns to Hêruwulfáz) "High King. Will you simply allow such fools to question your position because the Sueni and Silengoz are too stupid and foolish to be willing to join our confederation peacefully?"

(waits a few seconds for silence and continues) "Of these two tribes the later are more in need of “convincing” if you ask me. They openly defy you and sacrifice your messengers who would bring them an offer of peaceful union. The have rejected this offer. So let us show them what happens to those who defy the High king….

(turns to the Richemer and the other Markomannoz) .. Markomannoz!! Are you ready to show the Silengoz what fate awaits those who refuse our will?!?! Are you ready to strike down upon them with all the might of the Germanic peoples?! Then let us do so!! let us teach them the horros of war so they learn the value of peace! If they refuse to be our allies then they will become our slaves!!"

**SwissBarbar** · 02-10-2009, 11:02

Ah, the Markomannoz. True warriors who have my full respect. But why attack the weak Silengoz, stupid cowards they are. There will be time enough. I say enough Germanic blood has been shed for now, let the Celtic tribe pay! Especially the Belgae! When we take their lands, the Silengoz will join us automatically

**everyone** · 02-10-2009, 11:19

"Yes, why attack the Silengoz? the lands to the west are where more riches are! we'll have lands to feed our people, the tribes, our armies who would soon be the dread of all tribes, German or Gallic!
The land of the Silengoz may have some riches, but if not to Gaul, why not the east? at least there is amber there to trade, and I'm sure that all who are here at this Althengoz would gladly support expansion, as long as it leads to riches."

**HunGeneral** · 02-10-2009, 11:32

Hadubrand again steps forward and speaks:

"Yes of course the true reward for any warrior who fights bravely are the spoils of war. Both Arnulf and Theudanaz are right that the lands of the east and west could give us more riches than the Silengoz.
However we could take the east later but the kingdoms and other great tribes to the south are more than willing to conquer and subdue other peoples and tribes and if they subdue the Silengoz or the Silengoz submit to them freely then we would have to fight these aswell. About the Celts to the west - let them fight eachother now, when they are weak enough we can conquer them easely"

**SwissBarbar** · 02-10-2009, 13:45

They fight each other for decades. They are weak now. We should not wait until one tribe gets the overhand, especially the Aedui or Arverni, who are getting more powerful every day. Now is the time when they are weakest. Now is the time to strike and get their lands. You keep the wealth, Hadubrand, I get the women! laughs loudly

**Tolg** · 02-10-2009, 15:40

(Segmer who seemed to have been lost in thoughts ever since Arnulf mentioned the harbours of the Belgae, suddenly rises and starts speaking, once again addressing only the king.)

"My King, we all say the Gauls are weak. So why are they weak? (He makes a short rhetorical break) Because they aren't united, because they fight against their own people, their own blood, let's not make the same failure!
The Sueni are of no significant importance and the lands to the east aren't worth the endeavors of conquering them. However it is necessary to show the Silengôz that it won't do them any good to defy your power.
Hence I propose: First, let's head south to the lands of our noncompliant brethren and then west to spill the blood and take the towns of the Gauls, before they can regain their former strength.

**SwissBarbar** · 02-10-2009, 16:00

The Rugôz has only one eye, but he sees the facts concerning the Celts sharp-eyed and with keen mind.

**Olaf Blackeyes** · 02-10-2009, 16:28

(Richemer steppes forward to speak)

My High King i would have to agree with Segmer on this point. The disunity of the peoples beyond the mighty Rhine is a mistake that we should learn from it first and THEN exploit it. I agree that the celts have many nice things, whether they live in Gaul, Briton, or Ebornum. But with so many enemies around our great people we need to stand united and have our homeland secure, before we can even dream of attacking our foes across the Rhine.
(He then turns and stares at Arnulf)
AND AS FOR YOU BOY! You do your King a disservice for not honoring his accomplishments AND his title that he has earned accordingly, and if it were left up to me you would be skinned alive.
(Several Makromannoz roar their agreement)
But it is not my place to make such choices so count yourself LUCKY!

(Richemer steppes back into the crowd)

**the man with no name** · 02-16-2009, 21:48

Is it to late to join(forgive me as I just noticed this thread today)? If it isn't...

Name:Herumannoz
Age:29
Description:6'5, Black hair, Hazel eyes, rather muscular, intimidating(because of his size.)
Tribe:Markomannoz
History: Trained to be a warrior since he was 5, he is a ferocious war machine, ready to die for
the Druhtenoz Theudonom Alaizom. He is the patriarc of his family, married at age 23, he has a son and a daughter, which are twins. At age 16, he joined the the army, coming to be known as a ferocious, battle-hardend warrior.
Traits: Sharp/Charismatic/Vigorous and Unselfish/Optimistic/Loyal
Interests:Wife and children

I hope it isn't. If it isn't...