The land of the exiles. Owned by the Kingdom of Aresea- Spring 5BB



After the crime they have comitted, men of White_eyes and their followers were exiled to this distant land. King Yoyoma thought the exiles were no threat in the land with nothing but sand, but after the discoveries of silver mines and various rare metals, Exiles was able to make fortunes out of it.

However, their lives weren't easy. As the land was already occupied with aggressive barbarians, always eagar to snatch a bit of shiny things. Already low in numbers, house of White_eyes had no choice but to go on defensive, fortifying using their technology, and slowly increasing their man... Making alliance treaty with the locals. They were betrayed many times.. But eventually they made a country out of barbarians, rejects... and the noble... yet exiled men of White_eyes.

Of all the forts, the one located on the Mt uppljóstrun, Mountain of Betrayal were by far the oldest.. And the strongest. Their flank are surrounded by mountains, and from the top, they were able to observe the entire land of the exiles. The only entrance is the front entry. To get there, theres only one way. 300 meters up a steep hill. Get passed a 30 meters tall stone wall covered by archers and various artillary. Then infiltrate the main hall which was easily defendable.

The main gate was covered with sharp spikes, stabbing anyone who dares challenges the door.
Inside there is a narrow pathe, filled with pikemans and archers.

(If you can't picture it, think Helms deep from LotR)

The freshly arrived Areseans had difficulties adapting in the tough nature of this land. As some of the men of Aresea were... what others might call "an fish". Many fell as they weren't able to find food or a water with the right tempereture. But they learned to adapt.

Areseans prepared for possible invasions. They stock piled the food... Mainly fishes from the coast, and some half rotten veggitables left by the previous owners. They did not welcome it. But if they had no choice, they would rather fresh veggies then half rotten.

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Coast of the exiles land. Spring 5BB

Eventhough they were defeated, Areseans still had one of the best navy in the region. Not to mention, all of their men was capable of diving and act as a navy them selves. The first to spot the invaders was one of the scouts. Being a fish, they were harder to get spotted in a pitch dark.

The ships seemed to be like a trade ships. However it seemed odd that soo many were coming in the same directions. The scout saw the men carrying weapons. This was enough reason for the scout to go back the king and prepare for the possible invasion.

Backbone of the Aresean navies are not its ships. But the fishes who can dive under water and make holes in the hostile transport. Ships were controlled by skilled sailers, able to manuever around and ram into the sie of the enemy. However they were unfortunate.. that the hostiles were led by no soldiers. Rather a suicidal mad men.

Areseans warned the enemy ships to halt, however when they saw the ships ignoring their orders and kept moving, Areseans decided that this is invasion and a threat.

Aresean fleet came out of the port, preparing for the naval battle. It seemed the transport boat was no match against the proper navy fleet in size and speed. Fish soldiers dived down and started punching holes in the front row ships, while Aresean navy judged that they can just ram straight into them and the battle will be over.

However when the Aresean fleet touched the first few ships, huge explosion killed both the ship and the man under the water.. Too late for changing directions. They weren't able to dodge the next lot of suicidal ships. The mighty fleet of the Areseans... was massacred.

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However it was the exiles who were going to regret it. As there were hardly any men in the city. Just the arrows raining from the uppljóstrun fort. The exiles stook cover and slowly advanced towards the fort. It was too steep. Not even the heavily armed men of the exiles were able to get through. If only they had those explosive arrows... But they didn't.

They had no choice but to get out of the arrow range. Back to the ships, and join the other invasion crews.


"Are they here yet?"

"About time!! Here comes the Honored Helms!!"

The men armed with explosive arrows came off the boat and quickly got into cover.

"Our mission here is surpressing fire while others sabotages the important facility... GO NOW!!"

The explosive arrows was fired near the enemy fort.. Enough to surpress them with sounds and flying hot dusts. Black smoke covered the screen, while the cavalry rode around, torching important enemy facilities. Ports, markets, barracks.

"Our job here is done. Quickly retreat!!"

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Port Sarathos was getting crowded..