Bandits and Mercenaries

**Axeknight** · 08-31-2004, 23:14

Could I take a grant to the sum of 650 fl please? Not sure if I can play before Sept 17th, so 650fl would keep me out of the dungeon if I can't.

**Nigel** · 09-01-2004, 18:08

Sure, Axeknight, the Guild is happy to support its members in these times of hardship.

Times are hard indeed for the Mercenaries. But it seems the Bandits have been doing quite well. At this pay day, Shaka and Chimpyang are easily able to pay their men, with money to spare. Octavian still had his store full of beer and his soldiers are happy to accept that in lieu of money (no point selling the beer, giving the money to the troops who then go out and buy the beer again

). Only Steeleye is short of a few florins, leaving his highlanders somewhat disappointed.

In the mercenaries camp, only Guy has managed to earn enough money to pay his troops. Well done Guy

. Axeknight will get his grant, but what about the others? Socio is still stuck in the marshlands, cut off from communication (computer probs), Liao has just returned, full of energy, but with empty coffers, and Amatzu too is short of some Florins.

Well, I had a word with the Guildmaster of the Mercenary Guild and we decided to give grants to cover the missing money for all the mercenaries. With the bandits so strong, we just need every lawful fighter in the field, not in the dungeon. And the offer for the bigger grants is still there. Lets hope we can still put an army together to stand up to those bandits.

**Nigel** · 09-02-2004, 22:13

Meanwhile, I got note of a mission which could interest bandits and mercenaries on either side.

-------------------------------------------------------------- Mission #18 -----------------------------------------------------

Their dispute goes back a long way. The rich merchant cities Arlington and Bramston have been arguing over the toll rights of the bridge between them for many years. Recently however, the King has issued a new law, which effectively means a very significant increase in the profit, which is gained from toll bridges. So all of a sudden there is a lot of money at stake now, and the moderate dispute has grown into a full out conflict. Both cities are now seeking the help of armed fighers to secure the bridge for themselves.

Yes, this is about a lot of money, and in their greed, the two cities care little about where the help comes from that secures their advantage. Each of them is willing to sign up mercenaries or bandits alike. 1200 Florins on sign up and 1000 Florins of victory bonus are offered by Arlington. Bramston offers only 600 Florins on sign up but 1000 Florins for victory. Ownership of the bridge will be granted to the side, whose men hold both sides of the bridge by the end of the day. No money at all will be payed out to anyone whose men are seen merely camping on their side without making any attempt to cross the river.

Signed up for Arlington : Steeleye
Signed up for Bramston : Octavian

Mission completed.
There is a nice writeup here

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Map details :
1v1, flatcoastalriver01.
Summer, Southern European, 35 min, Arlington = attackers side

**octavian** · 09-02-2004, 23:13

GAH, i will sign up for Bramston if i am allowed

**Nigel** · 09-04-2004, 10:18

lol, Octavian, you sure are keen on making a name for yourself as our most active player.
OK

The shock was great when the news reached the town. Hearing that their rival city had managed to secure the services of the lands most feared and famous bandit, the people of Arlington increased the promised revard to 1200 Fl plus 1000 Fl for victory. They are also promising the support of their militia to any man brave enough to take on the feared bandit.

**octavian** · 09-04-2004, 20:55

hey, whats the point of doing something if you dont do it well and give it your all?

btw, i think Bramston may have increase my bonus if i should be so fortunate as to win... otherwise i may decide, to um... let me see, withdraw my support shall we say? perhaps even work for their wealthy neighbors...

hey, who ever said bandits had to be chivalrious?

also, it would appear that there is no merc brave (or perhaps foolish) enough to take that dried fish through my lands, shall we say, give them 5 more days, then say that i am either A) the winner or B) going to be faced by the town militia?

**Nigel** · 09-05-2004, 10:16

That's ok, Octavian. I am actually quite happy about players as active as you are.

As for the fish, 5 more days (10 days after you signed up) is the idea. After that we see what we do. It could be eigther A) or B).

How are you and Xiahou Liao getting on with mission #12 ?
Perhaps you can suggest a few battel dates to him.

From the people of Bramston, I have not got a definite response yet. But at the moment they are so anxious to obtain posession of the bridge, that they would promise you almost everything. We shall see

**octavian** · 09-09-2004, 21:12

Originally Posted by Nigel

1200 Florins on sign up are offered by Arlington. Bramston offers only 600 Florins on sign up

Signed up for Arlington : Steeleye
Signed up for Bramston : Octavian

ahem

**Nigel** · 09-09-2004, 21:41

Yes Octavian,

Arlington had originally only offered 800 Fl on sign up. But when they saw that their rival got you under contract, they feared - knowing that you had the strongest army around - that they would not be able to recruit a fighter for their cause and increased the money (as well as promising a little support from the town militia).

Now the councillors of Bramston have had a long debate about this matter and hoping to assure your continued services, they have decided to increase the reward on successful completion to 1600 Fl (giving you both an equal total on victory).

The stakes have surely risen in this gamble. Now it is time to arrange for the battle time.

If I am to take part commanding the militia, it would have to be next week, since I am away for the time 18th - 29th September. How about next Tuesday at 20:00 pm GMT?

**octavian** · 09-10-2004, 02:54

i believe you said in that post however... upon sign up

perhaps i misread that to mean that once i sign up i would get that money... and you really meant that that was the garuanteed amount that we would get. doesn't really matter though, just clearing things up in my own mind.

Liao would this Saturday or Sunday work for you. with school starting up, it is very hard for me to get on the computer at a specific time of day (homework and such) could you get back to me with a few times if saturday or sunday would work for you.

Nigel and Steeleye... see above

also, it twould appear that as of today, it has been ten days since i signed up for that fish... could we resolve that mission before monday as well (i would hate to go another week with just beer to survive on.

**Nigel** · 09-10-2004, 21:05

Octavian, weekend days are usually not too good for me. However, I should be able to make it Sunday at 20:00 GMT. Well, I'll try to log on to MSN and see if I find you there and hopefully Steeleye, too.

Ohh and you know what they say: beer is a liquid form of bread.