Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-17114085-20160322224717/@comment-17114085-20160408134519

(@Red: All the Dragoons? How many would that be, I don't recall the number?

@Maxi: By 25 siege engines do you mean catapults or what? They would be much more expensive to buy than 10,000 gold. Since the usual amount used is around 5, I'd said that 5 would be worth 10,000 gold. Also remember that for mercenaries, you have to pay them that amount each month that they are used.)

~10th of Sun's Dawn

As they passed through the streets they could see the manor looming over the other buildings. When the Lady's residence came in clear view the Imperium could see that Crowhaven's army had dug themselves in around it, setting up barricades around the perimeter and pooling all their strength there.

When the Crowhaven guards spotted the army coming towards them, a horn was blown. Then something truely unexpected happened. A large number of citizens (roughly 200) charged out of their homes and attacked the Imperium army from all sides in a sneak attack. They wielded a large variety of weapons, from pitchforks and woodcutting axes to swords and daggers.

From inside her manor, the Lady watched the battle. She smiled as her plan unfolded. She had been truly genius in having sent the messenger carrying a white flag as he left he village. The citizens had seen him leaving with the flag and when news of his death reached the lady she told the populace. With the death of the white flag carrying messenger and the "attempt on her life" by General Agrippa during the negotiations, she convinced many of the citizens that the Imperium were dishonorable, bloodthirsty, savage barbarians that killed indiscriminately and without mercy. That allowed her to form a sizable militia from the citizens that could fight to help defend her village.

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~15th of Sun's Dawn

King Korst had some space cleared in front of the keep and had his men gather there, as well as bringing some of the Amol guards and the citizens. He wanted to make a spectacle of it. When everything was ready, a chopping block was moved to the center of the cleared area and Thane Igna was brought.

As soon as she was escorted out of the keep the Amol guards began to get agitated, but they were unarmed and with the Old Holds soldiers surrounding the area they would be killed if they tried anything.

Korst exited after her, with Craven's Bane in hand.

"Thane Igna!" The blonde officer called out. "Don't worry, we won't let anything happen to you!" He was the one mostly agitating the others. The officer was a strong looking lad, so not having a weapon didn't seem to bother him.

The old thane looked up at him. "Baslod, don't! If a fight breaks out innocent people will get caught in the crossfire."

Korst frowned when he heard that name. I knew he looked familiar... "Well, if it isn't the bastard. It has been a long time."

Baslod turned from the Thane to the king as they were placing Igna in front of the chopping block. "Brother, don't do this. You've already won. There is no need to kill her."

"You are no brother of mine! You're nothing but a lowly bastard, born to a common tavern wench." Korst spat angrily at him. Just looking at Baslod and his blonde hair angered him. He looked so much like Engar, the resemblance was uncanny.

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~18th of Sun's Dawn

The defenders on the wall held firm, not letting the enemy gain ground.

In the town square, the Firsthold soldiers were able to break past the shieldwall, cutting right through the center of their weakened formation. Of the initial 340 soldiers, only 250 remained. With their formation having been broken, the mages and archers retreated a block away to gain some distance from the enemy. The remaining warriors were trapped, but they continued to fight against their foes.

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~23rd of Sun's Dawn

The shot hit, killing the guard, but as their comrade fell one of the guards yelled. "We're under attack!"

They formed up, getting in a defensive position and holding up their shields. They searched for their attacker.