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RP: Hostages

With the victory at the Battle of Pasten's Wood, the Nationalists captured around 1,000 Concordean volunteers. The leadership had a debate on what to do with them. Some suggested filming executions as to warn foreign powers about aiding the Socialists. Others suggested simply sending them home and warning them to never return. Ezrael made the decision to hold the volunteers as hostages and only release them when a ransom is paid by Concordaia. The ransom is 1,000 Concord Credits for one captured volunteer Concordean volunteers currently in their possession. That means the ransom for all the captured volunteers is 1 million Concord Credits.

Ezrael reaches out to the government of Concordaia to see if they want to pay the ransom.

Dwarf land4 wrote:

OOC
Isn't it a bad idea to send your whole navy to one spot to threaten three ships of a nation making sure conflict doesn't spill over and not taking action against you, while you're in a war with other nations.

oorp

I meant 11 ships, I just woke up

Windardia wrote:

RP: Battle of Pasten's Wood

The 10,000 Socialist soldiers marched along the trail the Nationalists left behind when they were routed. They figured they could possibly defeat the Nationalist once and for all if they managed to find them. They marched for several miles, before coming across a small area of the Great Windardian Forest called Pasten's Wood. A disagreement broke out, about whether to continue into the forest to find their enemy, or to head back to Kempten and wait for the Nationalists to take the fight to them.

Many of the Socialists believed the Nationalists might be waiting in the forest to spring an ambush, but others argued letting the Nationalists control the pace of the war was a bad idea. After around an hour of arguing, they decided to head back. As they all turned to leave, artillery fire erupted from the forest, decimating many men in one shot. Taken aback by the sudden eruption of fire, they were even more surprised when Nationalists charged out of the forest, bayonets fixed on their guns. Their charge killed many on the front line, and their charge was supported by more artillery fire. After about half an hour of fighting hand to hand, the Nationalists retreated into the forest, despite suffering small casualties. The Socialist forces charged in after them. A deadly mistake.

In the forest, they faced a tank head on, which ran over and blew many soldiers up. Then, more tanks showed up. As the Socialists tried to combat the tanks, the Nationalist infantry whom had charged them doubled back to the mouth of the forest. The plan was to have the Socialists so focused on destroying the tanks, they didn't know they were being surrounded. The Nationalists silently charged into the forest, flanking the Socialists. Many of the Socialists knew there was no escape, so they fought with a desperate ferocity which inflicted more casualties on the Nationalists then expected, but it was futile, After 20 minutes of fighting, the remining 3,000 Socialists surrendered to 5,000 Nationalists. The Nationalists had earned their first victory, and now Ezrael planned to march back to Kempten to take the capitol.

Ezrael looked at the tanks and artillery they had stolen from the Operation Porcupine locations. They were good, but they could be better. Foreign nations with better equipment would tremendously help their campaign. Inspired by the Concordean volunteers, Ezrael reached out to a country he knew would help. That nation was Blayredeshia.

RP: Sending in the Army
The Imperial Ministry of War has announced that it will be intervening in the Windardian Civil War with a force of 500 fighter jets and 300 bombers which originally served in the initial bombing of Windardia; making their way south to establish aerial supremacy over the country. Meanwhile, transport planes are being assembled at Fort Texar as the 3rd Army under Major General Joseph Hill consisting of 72,000 Infantry, 120 tanks, and 34 Artillery Pieced. The 3rd Army most famously includes the 69th Wakoehn Regiment which is commanded by Prince Blayre von Krieg who is commissioned as a Captain in the Blayredeshian Army. Although many expressed concern over the heir to the Blayredeshian throne partaking in the War the Prince himself ha silenced all protest as his father has agreed to let him go. It is estimated the 3rd Army will take around a month before it can fully arrive in Nationalist territory via airlift.

RP: Blayredeshian Trade in the North
Meanwhile, ships from the Texar Oil Company are headed north to Ygdzenge to set up drilling operations near that country’s water border with Northern new solingarch. In addition to this the East Dixia Trading Company has sent representatives north to Ygdzenge to both sell furniture to the country and purchase jewelry from the people as well as other small noteworthy goods, the Collective Crop Commission has also sent representatives north to begin shipping different food crops to Ygdzenge most notably Corn, Wheat, Potatoes, and Carrots, and the Blayredeshian Livestock Association (a cooperative comission of Blayredeshian ranches and slaughterhouses to buy and sell livestock) have also sent reps north to Ydgzenge as they’ve heard word the country is abound with different livestock animals.

Candain wrote:

RP: Unopposed
The shaman would be able to travel where ever he would like to and would be able to obtain food if they would ask for it. All charges would be added to his identification card.

RP: Unopposed

As the shaman interacts more and more with these Gīrbirdzī (Butterfly People), he then knows that this is a country with a legitimate government as he begins to discover more about these people, given the Dzē have an afinity for language and communication with animals, he also uses his butterflies to communicate in a more telepathic manner. He then starts to convey a message "Guide me to your capital" to all Gīrbirdzī he encounters via emotions (and the Glowing Butterflies).

Fardland mark 2 wrote:

The desert badlands

rp:try again
Upon turning abruptly and consulting base, the order to try again is confirmed. Shakily, the pilot turns back into the storm.

RP: you should probably leave

Upon their return, the serpent cloud is not present, something new is there is its place. There are multiple of the humanoid entities that were initially observed to sit upon the serpents head. The difference is this time is that they are standing on much smaller clouds and are equipped with long spears. One of the entities then swings their spear as if it were a staff and releases a bolt of lighting that shoots past the plane, proving they are more than in the attack range of all of them. Suddenly, a thunderous voice permeants the plane, "If... Want... Learn... Old... Ways... Meet... Forest... Edge". The entities do not attack again, seemingly waiting for the pilots decision.

RP: Increases in Numbers

After the battles of Kempten and Pasten's Wood, both the Nationalists and Socialists have seen increases in young men and women joining their respective sides. Originally at 150,000 manpower, the Nationalists now boast 210,000 soldiers. The Socialists increased from 20,000 (was 30,000 before the defeat at Pasten's Wood) to 69,000 (heh, nice). The Socialists are still tremendously outnumbered. With more young soldiers joining the fight, that of course means larger possible deaths. The war is reaching new levels...

Concordaia wrote:

RP: Escalation

The news of the Concordean prisoners of war was devastating. Many within the Grand Congress originally called for the ransom to be payed and for Concordean involvement in the Civil War to end. This debate was quickly ended by notable Unionist Councilor, Carol Arriaga. In a fiery speech where she denounced the Windarian nationalists as "fascistic dogs", "sniveling cowards", and "heinous bastards". Her long ensuing speech further insulted the Nationalists, and their families, with it coming to an end with a resounding cry: "Concordeans do not negotiate with fascist slime, instead we trample them!" Her speech seemed to have resounded with the GLC who voted to instead authorize the People's Military Central Command to prepare more Concord Guardmen to be deployed to Windaria in the role of combat advisors. The total force of the Guardsmen being deployed ranges to around multiple divisions, with the estimated manpower being about 68 thousand. There are rumors of the Senate petitioning the federalization of PDF units to send as volunteer forces to assist the Windarians, though the validity of these claims are unlikely at best.

RP: Show Mercy, and Prove the Commies Wrong

After Samilo Ezrael heard the news in Concordaia, he saw an opportunity. His men asked what to do with the Concordean prisoners. "Treat them better you would your own sons and daughters. Give them a feast, give them shelter and a warm bed to sleep in. We have a message to send" he ordered.

The Concordeans were marched to a settlement, where they expected to be executed, tortured, and held until their nation came for them. Their hopes were shattered when their guards talked amongst themselves about the Concordean government abandoning them. For the rest of the march, the prisoners were silent.

When they arrived, there were surprised to see Ezrael, leader of the Nationalists waiting for them. They expected to be told they would die brutal and cruel deaths. But that was not what they were told. "I'm sorry to hear your own country has abandoned you. But that goes to show what evil socialism is. Nationalists would never abandon their countrymen. But fear not. You will be treated as guests. I respect your fighting, your bravery. Such prowess in battle shall not go unrewarded. Come, your dinner is getting cold."

The prisoners were brought inside a large cafeteria, where delicious meals lay waiting for them. As they enjoyed their meals, they were recorded by a cameraman from the Nationalist Information Agency. The footage was then sent broadcast all over Windardia, and sent to the Concordean government. There was narration over the footage, which was "Look at these men eating the greatest of meals, provided by their captors. A short while ago, their faces were written in fear and despair, for their country had abandoned them. Now look at them. As happy as a POW could be. Us Windardians, though brutal at times, are not evil. We respect life. We will not take it if not required. We will treat our prisoners with dignity and respect. We will be Windardians, as this is how a Windardian behaves." The footage boosted public opinion in Windardia for the Nationalists, and popularity of the rising star Samilo Ezrael.

RP: taking the reigns

Adjusting to the Rekkenian climate, once again, Karz would stand over the palaces balcony, overlooking the desert. A clit cigar in his hand, he brought it to his mouth, and drawed himself a good smoke. Getting a ring, he would quickly grab his phone. Sighing who it was, he would answer

"Yep?"

"You mad man! Have you any idea what you have done?!"

"Good to hear from you too, Kira"

"Cut it Karz! Have you any idea what she did?!"

"Im very aware, Kira. What was I suppose to do? I couldn't lie to Esolda anymore. She was... too crazy and would have been the death of me one day"

"She burned a Hospital! Shes coming for both of your heads!"

"She wouldn't kill us, I know she wouldn't. Regardless, I know this isn't a call for complaining, you rather do that in person"
Kira would sigh. Karz would be able to hear a glass being sat down on Kiras end

"Yeah, you're right. Things are going as planned over here. Even that grandson of yours has let our things slide. What about... Dawn?"

"I will find her, don't you worry. She is either in Archron and Schwypia I reckon. Schwypia we might be able to get by with using Roma. His connections with Boran will be the upmost useful"

"Who said he is wiling to help us? He might just want to stay out of it"

"Well, thats very true. He got what he wanted after all. Im sure he would be willing to help us find her"

"Bold, always was willing to make a gamble eh?"

"You just have to play your cards right. If what we are doing works, we will both be Legends again"

"Sure Karz, whatever you say. I just want her back..."

"I told you Kira, I will try. She is married already, has kids and everything."

"I was something when I had h-"

"Silence, you were more when we dealt with the Kowenians, so was I. But those days are long gone. Just continue to run the Arcborn as planned."

Karz would turn and looked inside the palace

"look, I gotta get back to making sure the Rekkenian doesn't get her other arm taken off. I will talk to you later yeah?"

"Heh, sure boss"
The Call would end, and Karz would walk back to the palace, with a smile on his face. His joy had returned

Meanwhile, Kira would slouch over his chair, his phone in hand, and peer out the window of New Vaskia. While Karz had gained everything, Kira was lost with nothing. Standing up, and walking over to a nearby crate, he would crouch and open it. Digging for a bit, he would pull a relic of the past, his proto blade. Stepping away, he would ignite it, and reveal a worn Archinite crystal. the Red becoming more dull, and the beam wisping.
"I better get it all back, Karz..."

Within the Volkshalle, Roma would stand over his balcony, Both Eden and Helmuth standing beside him. He smiled, but not for long. A sudden and grueling pain would attack his mind, causing him to grunt, and lean against the railing. He would turn to Eden and Helmuth, and not recognize what was happening. As his vision was tunneling, and his mind in pain, his vision also shaking, he would see a glimpse of what was to come. A mirror like portal, would show Eden and Helmuth, arguing with one another. Both of them being more grown, and Eden with Kaiser apparel.
"W-What?! This is..."
As he watched, he would see more and more, but not understanding. Soon, he would cease in pain, and fall to his knees, the mirror gone. Both Eden and Helmuth would rush to his side. Only being young, they would have no idea what was happening. However, as they placed their hands on him, his vision would come back. This time, seeing the two as adults, crouching to him. Echos of their voices would fill his mind. Them asking "what happened" and "are you alright". His would look to himself, a older man. As he panicked, the vision would quickly leave him. He would look into the entry way of the Balcony, terrified

Werewolf Islands wrote:

RP: The Eruption of the Century

July 11th, 2139, 13:45 local time, Yellow River

The sky is fair, people are at their local religious sites in prayer, things relatively quiet except the bustling noise of the city. Vehicles leaving in and out of the city on the National Highway, planes taxiing on the runway waiting to take off. Then, seisometers start detecting minor tremors that quickly esculate from an original 3.1 to a moderately strong 5.9, this tremor startles many as people ducked under tables and ran onto the streets away from buildings, on Mount Asphalt, the 3,700 meter high mountain on the east side begins to collapse into a landslide. Smoke billows up into the air nearly 10,000 feet as pyroclastic flows start up following the landslide East. The Eruption blows out windows across Yellow River causing many to have ruptured ear drums, hearing loss, or deaf. Luckily the East side didn't have many towns or villages though small cabins are there but they are vacant during the summer months. Lava flows seem to be non-existent luckily but Lahars are noted flooding the valleys kilometers away.
Archron empire
Icewindia

RP: The Queen activates the emergency protocols

After hearing of such a event, Aerials stress would only be added. Screaming at her advisors, she would force the Republic to open up to Foreign Trade and companies. Only knowing a few off hand, she would contact Omi Construction, from Archron, to begin allowing them to Invest in the Republic. As well, as aid in the recovery from the eruption. Aerial as also seen to have taken a several turn for the worse in health. While she is still healing, her mental state decreases rapidly. The Avian is not as strong, as the wolf. Pushed to far, there may no longer be a Queen, or even a Aerial. Such facts Have been HIDDEN from Hemlock of Icewindia

Etrius wrote:

RP: Concordaia and Windardia - everything ok over here?

Inquiries are made to the Concord and Windardian governments about hostilities with the fascist rebels, or whether there is anything Etrius can do to help bring about a resolution. The goal being the return of the status quo and stability to the region. The means being either direct or indirect involvement in the conflict by way of deployment of peacekeeping forces or sale of arms and ammunition

Concordaia
Windardia

RP: Report to the Etrian Government

A detailed report about the Concordean intervention with the Windardian War is sent to the government Etrius. It details a rudimentary list of military assets that are being dedicated for the transport to Windardia to support of the socialists. The goals for Concordaia are similar to that of peacekeeping but with a stronger focus on crushing nationalist influence. The report ends with a conclusion stating that Concordaia shall contain the expansion of nationalism across the world, through direct and indirect means.

Windardia wrote:

RP: Show Mercy, and Prove the Commies Wrong

After Samilo Ezrael heard the news in Concordaia, he saw an opportunity. His men asked what to do with the Concordean prisoners. "Treat them better you would your own sons and daughters. Give them a feast, give them shelter and a warm bed to sleep in. We have a message to send" he ordered.

The Concordeans were marched to a settlement, where they expected to be executed, tortured, and held until their nation came for them. Their hopes were shattered when their guards talked amongst themselves about the Concordean government abandoning them. For the rest of the march, the prisoners were silent.

When they arrived, there were surprised to see Ezrael, leader of the Nationalists waiting for them. They expected to be told they would die brutal and cruel deaths. But that was not what they were told. "I'm sorry to hear your own country has abandoned you. But that goes to show what evil socialism is. Nationalists would never abandon their countrymen. But fear not. You will be treated as guests. I respect your fighting, your bravery. Such prowess in battle shall not go unrewarded. Come, your dinner is getting cold."

The prisoners were brought inside a large cafeteria, where delicious meals lay waiting for them. As they enjoyed their meals, they were recorded by a cameraman from the Nationalist Information Agency. The footage was then sent broadcast all over Windardia, and sent to the Concordean government. There was narration over the footage, which was "Look at these men eating the greatest of meals, provided by their captors. A short while ago, their faces were written in fear and despair, for their country had abandoned them. Now look at them. As happy as a POW could be. Us Windardians, though brutal at times, are not evil. We respect life. We will not take it if not required. We will treat our prisoners with dignity and respect. We will be Windardians, as this is how a Windardian behaves." The footage boosted public opinion in Windardia for the Nationalists, and popularity of the rising star Samilo Ezrael.

RP: Outrage

The government of Concordaia has expressed outrage for unethical treatment of prisoners. It claims that the Windarian Nationalists' bluff to execute the Concordaian prisoners as cruel and immoral. Interim Premier Kingsley has called the footage "a clear show of nationalist propaganda" and expressed that the Concordean prisoners "would remain steadfast in their revolutionary beliefs against the reactionaries". Black Army officer and son of former Premier Greymoore, Kellum Greymoore, has decried the government's response and has urged for a larger dedication of Concord Guard to assist their fellow revolutionaries. Public support for the Windarian War is high among the populace.

Etrius wrote:

RP: Midribbonia - outreach

Regent Saleem invites a delegation from one of the federation's closest neighbors to discuss current relation between the two countries and possibilities of becoming closer to support stability in the region

RP: Response
Finally, our House of Leaders voted on approval of all 6 delegates for negotiations with Etrius, and those will be:
- Magrov Prishtin, member of the House of Leaders, Foreign Affairs Committee; leader of delegation
- Svenel Lomov, vice-minister of Ministry of Foreign Affairs; secretary of delegation
- Yadle Sayta, member of the House of Representatives; expert on trade and logistics
- Invarg Scrolov, member of the House of Representatives; military expert
- Ulrich Motonin, Ministry of Culture official; culture expert
- Herman Dralov, "Midribbonian Release" newspaper journalist; expert on racial and national interactions.
Delegation also includes 2 translators and 2 guards, to ensure mental and physical safety of our citizens. They will leave for Etrius at September 1st, and will wait for negotiations there. Other members will wait for response from Etrian officials. Our nation truly hopes for efficient and polite parley, beneficial for both sides.

Asukiro wrote:

OORP

Windardia (are you continuing or should we autoresolve a diplomatic outcome?)

OORP

We should just autoresolve. I forgot about this diplomacy subplot and just too much has happened since the meeting. Sorry about that.

Asukiro wrote:

OORP

(Should I just write a post auto resolving with something like "passage opens for travel on the border, relations open, exemption from tax when transporting resources for a humanitarian cause, protection of windardian trade ships by Asukiro in times of peace, nationalist governments are exempt from privileges granted?")

OORP

Yeah that'll be good