The Kingdom of Outremer

**FactionHeir** · 06-08-2007, 07:39

*Hans rushes over to the old knight and sets him down on one of the makeshift tables*
Someone bring a bucket with water!
*turns to one of the guards staring at the scene*
You. Send word to Salier that the troops are assembled for him to assault Damascus.
*to Dirk:*
Send me a physician will you!

**econ21** · 06-08-2007, 09:00

Henry: Well fought, King Otto - you have avenged the loss of my brother; I am in your debt once again.

Chancellor, I wonder if I may return to Edessa? I have some unfinished business there. I would like to see the Kingdom of Outremer completed before I die. I know men are short and I do not require a full army - perhaps a more modest force might entice the Egyptians to leave their fortifications. However, if you could send some priests ahead of me, it would be appreciated. Also, if your brother Elberhard could be spared, I would like him to join me and perhaps continue the work if I should be called away.

**econ21** · 06-09-2007, 11:33

Henry: Congratulations to Fredericus von Hamburg on his taking of Damascus. Like most of our recent gains, it was costly but well fought. I was surprised to see Medhat Kafur commanding the garrison - I ransomed that chap outside of Edessa; he would have been better advised to stay there.

The establishment of Outremer is nearly complete - there remains only Edessa.

**FactionHeir** · 06-09-2007, 12:20

I applaud Fredericus and our other noble crusaders for taking Damascus and showing their faith by marching all the way from Europe. You truly deserve your new positions.

Now, I shall retreat and make arrangements for our emperor's mission to Damascus and send word to Elberhard as well.

**GeneralHankerchief** · 06-15-2007, 01:03

Conrad Salier:

Gentlemen, the Horse Lords have arrived for another try at our lands. While their forces do not seem as large and we will be more, er, prepared (*Conrad pales*), please keep in mind that we will most likely be facing invasion when you authorize build queues next Diet session.

**FactionHeir** · 06-15-2007, 01:13

My fellow crusaders.

After receiving reports of the Mongol invasion, I have ordered all fortresses in Outremer to produce troops to raise our level above what we had to show the original invaders. This is to compensate for any mishaps that may occur in battle or due to logistics.
I am open to further suggestions regarding Outremer.

**econ21** · 06-15-2007, 09:01

Kaiser Henry: I believe we should learn from our last experience. To defeat the horse lords, we had three full strength armies of good quality (horse and crossbows are particularly important, I believe). I believe we should work towards recreating such a force. It would be helpful if the three armies were each led by night fighters - I volunteer myself and Elberhard to jointly lead one of the three armies; we have nearly sufficient pavisiers but are in want of other troop types.

It is not clear at this stage where the Horse Lords are heading. Baghdad was merely sacked - they do not intend to make it their homelands. It is possible they will take on the Turks after the whipping we gave them last time. But I fear once again that Outremer has the most tempting targets for their invasion.

I am of the opinion that we should mobilise and march on them as soon as possible. Meet them head on.