Court of the Caliph: BC Hotseat Council Thread

[phonicsmonkey]

The Vizier stands once more, looking daggers at the Roman and Latin delegations.

We hope, but are not optimistic, that this deal is one which the odious Baldwin can keep to.

As for the Roman dogs, they are free to continue their march to their certain deaths. They will never reach Baghdad alive, but we very much hope they continue the attempt so that we may have the opportunity of destroying them utterly.

[Redemption]

Bold words for one so utterly defeated that he takes orders from his former vassals.

[Ramses II CP]

The emissary of the Rajputs arises with a wry look on his face,

It has come to our attention that a remarkable militarization of the cities of our vassals has taken place this past year. Hundreds of men, mostly simple Ghazis to be sure, have taken up arms. The Maharaja is most curious, has there been an outbreak of lawlessness in Ghorid lands? Do you require the aid of your master's soldiers to keep order?

Rest assured men are available if their presence is required.

Our sympathies as well on the loss of your governor at Mitankot (I think that's the right name). Is this related to the build-up of troops and the evident lack of order? Our people have also lost a governor to unforseen circumstances this year and, though sad, it seems only fitting that tragedy should strike us equally.

As it surely will in the future.

The emissary bows deeply to the Caliph before returning to his seat.

[Redemption]

Recent weeks have seen many hushed reunions between the Roman delegation and Abbasid officials. Finally, one day, the Roman ambassador walks to the center of the court room, a small parchment in hand. He looks for the vizier who gives him a nod, and reads it in a gruff voice:

The Caliphate and Roman Empire recognize each other's rightful existence and sovereignty within each other's respective borders. In sight of these considerations, the Caliphate accepts to cede the settlement of Erzurum against an indemnity of 20,000 gold solidi to be paid by Rome over a period of one full year.

The ambassador mumbles something about how it's a shame gold bought what swords could've reached before turning to the Seljuk representatives:

I pray your Sultan is open to some sort of resolution as well. We tire of this pointless struggle. But know that unless you show yourself reasonable, the armies of Rome will rain a terrible storm of war and destruction upon you and your kin until you yield to our just and rightful demands.

With that the Roman returns to his seat.

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OOC: Now, as per phonics' request, I will let you meditate on this:

[barcamartin]

The Seljuk ambassador stands.

' It has come to my attention that my Sultan has recieved contacts from your Emperor, and he is preparing a reply as we speak. It seems there will be peace, after all. '

[Redemption]

Indeed, it seems peace will finally settle over the West. If this deal works out, a new era will begin for the people of Anatolia who have suffered much destruction in the last decades.

[Ramses II CP]

Just as the man from Ghor is standing to speak the emissary of the Rajputs rises and cuts him off with an imperious gesture,

Yes, yes, you have betrayed your vows once again and declared war on your peace loving masters. Anyone not see that coming? Anyone?

Of course the Maharaja, may his soul be elevated in it's next cycle, foresaw it and planned against it, which is why I can sadly annouce the fall of Kolachee and Devapala castle in formerly Sindh lands, and at the same time joyously proclaim the recapture of Somnath, Uch, Ghor, and Peace Treaty Castle. If only the Ghorid armies will consent to trade two provinces for four every year then India will be back in the rightful hands of the Rajputs in under a decade!

There has been much rejoicing in India of late, and soon there will be much more I am sure.

Bowing derisively to the court the emissary returns to his seat with a rather dry smile.



P.S. I expected the game to be over before we could run through another round of this, and with almost all the same details in place even...