Seneschal's and Nobles' Reports

**Ferret** · 11-04-2009, 00:10

**Northnovas** · 11-04-2009, 05:13

Taking the save.

Saved returned

Save KotF-1117-4

Moved to Antwerp

**Ramses II CP** · 11-04-2009, 13:56

Taking the save.

**Ramses II CP** · 11-04-2009, 14:19

Save is back:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/zjkijd...otF-1117-5.zip

Moved my various forces near Granada towards the bridge south of Cordoba.

edit: Forgot to add I hired a merc ship to block the pass at Gibraltar per the Seneschal's request!

**OverKnight** · 11-04-2009, 16:07

Taking save.

**OverKnight** · 11-04-2009, 16:20

Save back, I moved Chretien towards the fun, he's east of Metz.

KotF-1117-6

**Ituralde** · 11-04-2009, 18:59

Taking the save!

**shlin28** · 11-05-2009, 20:09

Apologies for the delay, had to go and eat dinner

Anyway, got a heroic victory. Before I could press escape however, another German army immediately attacked me. I saved it at the pre-battle scroll. Please make sure my army retreats, Tristan

KotF-1117-11

**_Tristan_** · 11-06-2009, 00:20

Le Rapport Royal de l'an de Grâce 1119

This year has once again seen the House of Lorraine distinguish itself on the battlefield. Sieur de La Salle has managed to hold a bridge from twice his number of Imperial men, scoring an heroic victory. Only the arrival of a German relief force forced him to retreat and abandon the bridge he held so valiantly.

Affaires diplomatiques

Our diplomatic dealings remain inconclusive. Neither the Scots, the Poles nor the Venetians are willing to enter into an alliance with us.

In Constantinople, Geoffroi de Cressonsacq managed to extort trade rights from Emperor Alexius.

In Germany, our diplomat has gone to their capital to discuss a ceasefire that would benefit both our kingdoms.

Another of our diplomats has almost reached Rome but his reports tells of strange events happening in the Holy City. Egyptians diplomats are rumoured to have been seen walking the halls of the Papal Palace, takng flight from the city when arrival of our diplomat was announced. And now, one of the Pope's general is preventing our man from crossing the Rubicon. What is happening in Rome ?

Affaires militaires

Recrutement

Frankfurt retrained one company of Sergeant Spearmen. Bern retrained two such companies and one of Peasant Archers. Nottingham retrained one company of veteran (OOC : Gold chevron) Mounted Sergeants.

Metz trained two companies of Sergeant Spearmen and one of Peasant Archers. Nottingham trained a new company of Mailed Knights and a Cog.

Albion

As feared, the Vikings have disembarked near Edinburgh. After sending some of his veteran cavalry to be retrained in Nottingham, His Majesty has sailed back to Scotland and has taken position in the city. It is the second largest in our Royaume and deserves to be duly protected.

The fleet hired in Antwerp has been sent towards the port of Arhus to prevent any reinforcements of this invasion force and to pursue the goal wished by the Council of Nobles.

Germany

Time and again, we have repulsed the German aggression on our lands and still they keep coming.

But now, the Germans may face a new threat as many of their armies are reported to have marched east.

Still, a large part of their military might threaten our lands.

Herrmann Erlach is back to the frontline and he marches on Antwerp.

While the force that forced Sieur Villain to withdraw has taken possession of the bridge in Franconia.

Iberia

The straits have been blockaded by the fleet under the Prince's command. Further incursions by the Moors should thus be prevented.

But the Germans, villainous miscreants that they are, are threatening to remove our fleet and open Europe to the Muslim hordes.

Thanks to Sieur d'Anjou watchtowers, our men have been able to locate the fleet used by Prince Henry of England in his foolish attempt to capture Bordeaux.

Italy

The Milanese have lightened their massing of troops on our border, taking on a more defensive stance.

Affaires intérieures

Military buildings have been completed this year, further strengthening our northern, southern and eastern borders, ie Garrison quarters in Bordeaux and a Bowyer in Pamplona.

Some more military buildings have been commissioned : a Drill Square in Bern and a Bowyer in Caen.

A spy has been recruited in Reims and will make his way posthaste towards Spain. A merchant has been established in Paris. A priest has also been ordained in Zaragosa to help spread the word.

Our priest sent on a mission to track down and bring to God’s justice the heretic Abraham, who preached that Germany and France are the new Sodom and Gomorrah, has successfully brought his lies to the light. The blasphemer has been burnt at the stake. This has earned our man of the cloth some kind of respect as a true Servant of God.

Even the Inquisitor bowed before his accomplishments.

But we must not weaken in our faith or we could meet the same fate as this blasphemer. A Holy Questioner has been spotted making inquiries near Dijon. Let us pray he will not find any of us wanting in our faith.

Our merchants in Africa have secured the deposits of gold and stock of the fine ivory that is carved out of the tusks of famed elephants. His Majesty would pay a king's ransom to have such an animal in his army.

Affaires de la Cour et du Monde

Sieur Villain de la Salle is the Man of the Hour in Paris. He is celebrated and toasted in evety inn, tavern and manor of the city. Maybe will he be noticed by Prince Charles ? (OOC : Got a MoH offer for Villain de la Salle with Charles as benefactor... Ibn's choice...)

War rages in Sicily with the Kingdoms at each other's throat. Not only is Sicily at war with Milan but it is now also at war with Venice.

If any of you find their faith in God flatering, be reassured that He stands on our side. Only this year he has claimed the lives of both the Moorish and Turkish Sultans. May they burn eternally in the fires of Hell.

A new noble has made his appearance at court (OOC : Tamur's avatar). Only the future will tell if he will make an impression or be forgotten come next year.

Recommandations

His Majesty will deal with the Viking threat.

His Majesty would be much obliged if his son Louis could march against the Moors that threaten the Catholic Kingdom of Portugal. Requests for reinforcements should be adressed to his Majesty's aide de camp.

OOC : Fewer screenshots this time as I didn't get the construction and recruitment reports (maybe due to the save during the AI's turn).

OOC : Please update your SOTs (with a date, please... it helps keeping track of what changes have been made... )
Posting build queues will help your settlement have construction started. No build queue may mean no construction.

New save is here : KotF-1119-0

Save will be open until Saturday 12:00 GMT approx.