Rise of Civilizations Part 2 [Concluded]

[Motep]

Nothing!

Everyone attack Syracuse!!!!!

Your not really in a position to attack a bug, let alone a nation......

[Crazed Rabbit]

Mmm.

Looks like two nations may get the lightning this turn.

CR

[Caius]

I guess your is one...

[Crazed Rabbit]

Rise of Civilizations
Chapter IX: WORLD AT WAR

The whole world has erupted into war; nearly every nation is now at war.

In the west, the Venetians have sent a fleet with soldiers and settlers to found the city of Bastia northeast of Kender. Workers labor furiously on a great castle around the city, until the massive stone walls stand high above the seas. The leader of the Venetians said his soldiers had come to help the Kendish against Carthaginian aggression.

An armada of Sardinia approached from the south and began to blockade the port of Kender, but was sunk by the Venetian fleet that had come from Pisa.

The Carthaginian army sailed from Sardinia to Corsica, where it laid siege to Caleim. The Kendish army that had defended Tathari razed the city, slaughtering those who remained after its recent sacking, as the Carthaginians left, then marched south. An army from Karalis marched north and attacked the Kendish army, destroying them.

Much further south, an armada of Syracuse was attacked and sunk by a Carthaginian armada in the open seas. On Italy, the combined armies of Rome and Umbria captured and sacked Taras, their great forces overwhelming the city's defenders.

Even as their home was pillaged, the last Epeirote army sat outside the city of Norcia. The Umbrian garrison rushed out to attack, but the Epeirote army fought with great skill and luck. The archers drew back their bows and shade fell over the land as the arrows flew to their target. Again and again the massive contingent fired, decimating the Umbrian army. After the garrison had been destroyed, the Epeirotes attacked Norcia and sacked it.

To the east, the Umbrians launched a great sea borne attack against Illyria, taking and sacking two cities, while a third fleet sailed east. In one, Umbrian soldiers discovered the mythical Palace of Skittles, and while sacking the city inflicted great destruction upon the palace, taking the many bountiful bowls of skittles and tearing down the ornamental carvings.

In two places, Sicily and Norcia, thunder and lightning boomed from the sky, killing peasants and terrifying townsfolk, who cursed their rulers. A great booming voice demanded punishment of the Syracuse and Epeirotes for their scorn of the gods.



Turn ten has begun. Your orders are due by Friday.

NOTE:The blood on the ground and in the water indicates a previous battle - the less recent, the more faded the blood.

Crazed Rabbit

[seireikhaan]

From the leader of Carthage: We would question the idea of "Carthaginian aggression". We were merely coming to the defense of our ally, to prevent them from being exterminated by the Kender. What were we to do, stain our honor and stand by while one who counted us a freind was being exterminated? Such is not the way of Carthage. We stand by our allies in times of need, rather than abandoning them.

Second of all, we were not initiators of conflict with Syracuse. By coming within range of our fleet and threatening our borders, they leave us with little choice but to make sure that they do not have the oppportunity to attack our cities. It was Syracuse, not Carthage, who waged needless war. We urge Syracuse to stop this charade and accept a ceasefire.

[Crazed Rabbit]

Twas your ally that started the war in the islands, who attacked the once peaceful cities of Kender time and again. Only when their nefarious plans had been foiled did you attack.

I give you one warning; take your army and your armada and leave these islands and waters. Tell your allies on Sardinia to stay on their island and cease making war. If you do not, the glorious forces of Venice shall throw you from these lands and restore peace.

As to the Umbrians; what is your excuse for so violently attacking our good allies, the Illyrians?

[Twilightblade]

Ghost yearly: Fate is Crule edition

One but cannot help smiling at the irony of the Illyrian situation
Such a peaceful nation so economically advanced who had until now remained out of the devestating effects of war, then in one fell swoop the Umbrians take two of their city's thus throwing them into the now worldwide war.

[seireikhaan]

Twas your ally that started the war in the islands, who attacked the once peaceful cities of Kender time and again.

As to the Umbrians; what is your excuse for so violently attacking our good allies, the Illyrians?

Is Carthage the only nation which finds it ironic that the Venetians, who brutally reduced the Gauls to a state of utter dependancy, completely unprovoked, now find other agressors to be punishable for attempting to expand their realms?

[pevergreen]

Who controls these Umbrians.

Faust. Say goodbye to your puny army.

[Twilightblade]

The reaction was worth the tip off

[pevergreen]

there are about 2500 infantry and missiles and 1500 cavalry. At Skittle there were 700 infantry and missiles, and 500 cavalry.

Oh fun

Expect an army about 10 times that size to come your way.

[Crazed Rabbit]

Is Carthage the only nation which finds it ironic that the Venetians, who brutally reduced the Gauls to a state of utter dependancy, completely unprovoked, now find other agressors to be punishable for attempting to expand their realms?

Is that another way of saying, 'No, I'm not leaving Corsica?'

CR

[seireikhaan]

Is that another way of saying, 'No, I'm not leaving Corsica?'

CR

Not at all. Is that your way of avoiding the question?

[Crazed Rabbit]

The Gauls have the same number of cities as the Kender people you seek to destroy to enrich yourself. So no, I don't consider it ironic. Kender is my ally, Gaul was not.

Now, are you going to leave Corsica?

CR

[seireikhaan]

The Gauls have the same number of cities as the Kender people you seek to destroy to enrich yourself. So no, I don't consider it ironic. Kender is my ally, Gaul was not.

Now, are you going to leave Corsica?

CR

Interesting that Venice would so clearly defy the wishes of the Gods. Not long ago, the Gods clearly expressed their discontent with Kender. Me and my ally were merely attempting to honor the wishes of the Gods. I would be careful, if I were you, Venice, lest you too draw their wrath. Defying the Gods may result in divine retribution.

Additionally, you seem to fail to see the point I am making regarding Gaul. There was once a time when Gauls lived in their native regions, in their own capital. Yet you decided to crush them into subserviance, for no other reason than to increase your own power. And now you criticise other nations for doing the same thing. Please, Pot, stop calling the Kettle black.

Also, you will have my answer soon enough.

OOC-Yes, I realize the irony of the first paragraph.

[Faust|]

there are about 2500 infantry and missiles and 1500 cavalry. At Skittle there were 700 infantry and missiles, and 500 cavalry.

Oh fun

Expect an army about 10 times that size to come your way.

pfah! Our only regret is that we did not sack all five of your coastal cities at the same time!

... and that we could not yet make little bloody splotches of your men on the map.


As for our aggression... well face it, you were probably already eyeing the smaller and embattled Umbrian territory as a colony. We mean no threat to the Venetians, but we cannot stand by idly while to the east an audience to the stage of Italy prepares to feast after the show... on the actors!

[Faust|]

Ghost yearly: Fate is Crule edition

One but cannot help smiling at the irony of the Illyrian situation
Such a peaceful nation so economically advanced who had until now remained out of the devestating effects of war, then in one fell swoop the Umbrians take two of their city's thus throwing them into the now worldwide war.

Why should we pay heed to a vanquished man's words? Trust the words of the victor instead!

[Crazed Rabbit]

We mean no threat to the Venetians, but we cannot stand by idly while to the east an audience to the stage of Italy prepares to feast after the show... on the actors!

A tradition begun, you must admit, by the actors themselves.

You have brought war to a once peaceful part of the world, where strife and conflict was unknown. And in doing so you have threatened my people, whether you meant to or not! Why should I tolerate such an invasive neighbor?

Crazed Rabbit

[Twilightblade]

Why should we pay heed to a vanquished man's words? Trust the words of the victor instead!

I tell it as it is no more no less

And had I more time our situations may have been reversed eh?

[Caius]

Why should I tolerate such an invasive neighbor?

Because you have to tolerate yourself?

[Crazed Rabbit]

I am not my neighbor, though, I am myself, and I know I'm not going to invade myself.

CR

[Faust|]

I am not my neighbor, though, I am myself, and I know I'm not going to invade myself.

CR

While the Umbrians want very much to have good relations with the world at large, we cannot rest the security of our nation, our mothers, daughters, and sisters, upon the mere feelings of foreign rulers.

This conflict was a matter of course. If we had not sailed our ships east over the horizon, many more things than just boats would have disappeared from our land soon enough. This is not a frivolous war, and all we ask is that it be decided only between the nations of Umbria and Illyria. On the other hand, Rome's hands are completely clean in this matter, and no retaliation should be sought against them by any party.

[CountArach]

The Roman people, though we are technically allied with the Umbrian people, do not support this blatant war of agression against the homeland of these Skittle people.

[Crazed Rabbit]

While the Umbrians want very much to have good relations with the world at large, we cannot rest the security of our nation, our mothers, daughters, and sisters, upon the mere feelings of foreign rulers.

Have ye no brothers or sons? Or are you like the amazons?

This conflict was a matter of course. If we had not sailed our ships east over the horizon, many more things than just boats would have disappeared from our land soon enough.

Was the skittle stock running low?

This is not a frivolous war, and all we ask is that it be decided only between the nations of Umbria and Illyria.

Why should I stand idle while my ally is attacked? If you want good relations, you cannot simply attack whenever your candy supply runs low.

On the other hand, Rome's hands are completely clean in this matter, and no retaliation should be sought against them by any party.

We have no quarrel with Rome.

And had I more time our situations may have been reversed eh?

...Probably not...

CR

[Faust|]

Have ye no brothers or sons? Or are you like the amazons?


Was the skittle stock running low?


Why should I stand idle while my ally is attacked? If you want good relations, you cannot simply attack whenever your candy supply runs low.



We have no quarrel with Rome.


...Probably not...

CR

1. Our brothers and sons, down to nearly the last, are now in the military... fighting to protect the civilians that are left.

2. We meant that it was a matter of course in the widest scope. Illyria would have found some pretense to attack us in the future. It looks as if all the saltwater has affected the Venetians mind for symbolism as of late, we think.

3. This is a matter of security. We believe that the very survival of our population is at stake.

[seireikhaan]

Message from Carthage:

After discussing the matter with our ally, we have detirmined that we will accept the offer of ceasefire with Kender and Venice. As per the agreement, we ask that Venice and Kender stay off of the Island of Sardinia. In return, we will not land forces on Corsica.

[Crazed Rabbit]

And you'll withdraw your forces currently on Corsica, I presume?

Note to Sardinia and Kender: be sure to include in your PMs that you wish to sign a ceasefire, so that the 4 turn period before you can expand you economies can begin.

To Umbria; Illyria posed no threat to you. All you've done is awoken a sleeping giant.

CR

[seireikhaan]

And you'll withdraw your forces currently on Corsica, I presume?

Obviously. Unlike certain other leaders, I do not attempt to wiggle my way out of the truth with loopholes.

[pevergreen]

To Umbria; Illyria posed no threat to you. All you've done is awoken a sleeping giant.

CR

And what a giant it is

I'm just happy there is no limit on how many men i can raise. 40 thousand puts a strain on my economy.

[Faust|]

We can defeat giants, especially smug ones.