[WARCLAIM] FALSE FRIEND

[Mickaelhz 4300]

 

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[!] A beautiful painting depicting Balthazar II of Myrine and a jolly King Sigismund III of Hanseti-Ruska betting on the outcome of a Myrinian joust together. ( 4/11/2021)

 

In times long past, house Mareno and house Barbanov maintained relations stronger than any other. The two would support each other through any and all squabble, no matter the scale or scope. The most successful Haenseni military advisors are even known to be descendants of Balthazar I, often finding themselves as the last line of defense between the crows and re-vassalization under their former Novellen overlords. All of this out of friendship, not out of coin nor favor. Together, they restlessly worked to root out imperialism from the core. Gone were the times of THE HOLY ORENIAN EMPIRE, away with the times of social seasons where girls were auctioned away to old men like cattle on a farmer’s market, all because of the glorious work our ancestors delivered together. We paved the way towards a bright future we could trust with our own children, or so we thought.

 

After the passing of Sigismund III and his friend Balthazar II, a droplet of imperial blood began corrupting the aulic council. House Mareno watched as descendants of the brave comrades that once accompanied them to the fields of war, turned into cravens who could only find courage as they approached women when Lifstala came around. Men with the same blood in their veins which tore down an Empire years before - and now they could only dream of tearing away at a feast until they are perfectly rotund.

 

And even then still, we supported them, nurturing a mere vassal-kingdom of crows into the undisputed seat of hegemony enjoyed since the fall of Oren. House Mareno and House Barbanov lived separately within the legacy of this legendary shared history. Even as friendship faltered, the two still had respect for another. 

 

It was only until I, Caius of Myrine, heir of Balthazar II, found myself captured and imprisoned within the cell of my former allies that this was betrayed. I was helpless in this cell, fed tales and stories about the fall of my hometown and its destruction, a ruthless end to Breakwater. 

 

Was this necessary? Did you entertain this bout of mental torture? What were you so afraid of? I do not understand – did you fear my blood’s robust capability, or were you jealous of my military acumen? This is something I inherited from Balthazar I; did you fear that you would never assume this same tact?

 

 

[!] Another wonderful painting of the two leaders’ little wager, in which they came down from the viewing booth together to put on a show for an audience of 80 Haenseni and Myrinian. This painting captures the moment in which King Sigismund III was gracefully defeated.

 

 

[!] A final painting of King Sigismund III and Balthazar II (both wearing protective jousting hats) shaking hands and smiling, what a wonderful time they had. Better times.  @xarkly

Or is it a matter of pride? Was there more to this wager, where King Sigismund III challenged his Myrinian friend, Balthazar II to their own contest, a joust?

 

Know this, King of Crows. Just as my ancestor’s lance found your ancestor at its tip during this friendly wager, so too will my lance find your deformed skull in the battle to come if you do not immediately release the fallen fort of Breakwater from your clutches. You have taken my home without honor or a chance to defend it. 

 

Just like King Sigismund III found a true friend in Balthazar II, so too will you find a true enemy in me. 

 

TO MY FALSE FRIEND, FROM YOUR TRUE ENEMY

Caius Mareno, Margrave of Myrine

 

WARCLAIM

Goal: tile_midlands_21

 

 

 

raguel was here

 

[DancingZebra267 1626]

Holy Ser Vincenzo stood at the edge of the war council, raising his blade high. "Deus Magnus!" he bellowed.

[helldiving 5793]

[megavoltar 1634]

 

"Bwoh. . .  Bwoooooooooooooh. . ."

 

From the grounds of Koyo Kuni, zombots prepared for war, and to destroy Haenseni plants.

[Orlanth 4667]

Calias Mareno ran over to @MaltaTHE SKIPPER and began to shake him, whilst shouting "WE'RE GOING HOME SKIPPER!"

[sam33497 7356]

Siôn Marsyr set his sights upon the distant castle, many things running through his mind.

 

Complacency was not an option. This battle must be won.

[Werew0lf 24180]

Sir Honk 'the Auspicious' prepares to fight, his longsword brandished for the righteous side!

 

 

 

now let me explain myself

[Asutto 2452]

An elf from the ranks of the Grense sat down to do her daily 'Connections' puzzle provided by the wonderful Ferrymen. She found much humor and amusement in it and eagerly awaited tomorrows.

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[Rig 17580]

Meracahe quietly boiled some chicken in the war camp, patiently considering how long of a road it had been. From Breakwater to New Valdev, from Vikela to Silasia. Once he had friends in Haense who he considered to be close. Now those friends were dead or had been pushed out by a new regime. 
 

The Dark Elf resolved that the time had come for a restructuring of global politics, and after the last battle he felt reasonably confident he’d live to see the world changed — potentially for the better. 

[D3F4LT 1026]

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[Coronate 5519]

The ship which carried the Prince from Agarthea where he had communed with the Elders to Aevos swayed on troubled waters. The man in the teal green bandana he had paid to see to his safety on the journey had left him a puzzle… Staring blankly at the sheet he slammed his fist into the table.

 

”THIS CONNECTION PUZZLE IS TOO HARD!”

[Cryothane 809]

11 minutes ago, rigorous said:

Meracahe quietly boiled some chicken in the war camp, patiently considering how long of a road it had been. From Breakwater to New Valdev, from Vikela to Silasia. Once he had friends in Haense who he considered to be close. Now those friends were dead or had been pushed out by a new regime. 
 

The Dark Elf resolved that the time had come for a restructuring of global politics, and after the last battle he felt reasonably confident he’d live to see the world changed — potentially for the better. 

Upon passing by the familiar darkelf, she stopped her friend on the street, patting the missive with the back of her hand.

"Meracahe, how the **** do you do this connection puzzle? I think I nailed down the Haenser part. Rat, pig, snake.."

[Rig 17580]

2 minutes ago, Heartesy said:

Upon passing by the familiar darkelf, she stopped her friend on the street, patting the missive with the back of her hand.

"Meracahe, how the **** do you do this connection puzzle? I think I nailed down the Haenser part. Rat, pig, snake.."

“I’m not totally sure,” he said. “I think I might have found St. Beboon though.”

[Ryanark 2738]

Isleífr poured over the page, trying to find the fabled St. Beboon..!

[Ninjay 1184]

Jay Amaranth smiled towards the sky, while flipping the shiny Ferrycoin he'd been given as a reward for finding the hidden BB00N.

"☺"