THE PONTIFICAL WARGAMES

[TheIchorDruid 1986]

 

 

Do not allow yourself to fear, to hate, or to love these creatures. You have a duty, which is to spare them the fate of existence. Fulfil what the Lord requires of you, and you will have done rightly in His eyes.     —Caius II, speaking to his two young Wards Martin & Ithmere.

 

IN ALL THINGS, THERE HAS BEEN A BALANCE. Life walks beside death, joy softened by woe and each held in a fragile accord. Yet when one force bloats beyond its measure, the balance does not merely falter. It teeters, and in that tilt it lays catastrophe, paves ruin. 

 

In recent years, this very imbalance has plagued the Silver Isles; the ilk of the undeath have grown bold beyond reason. These creatures are no longer content to stay in their graves; they have clawed and writhed their way forth with a profane hunger. From their burrows and lairs, they have spilt a tide of rot and malice. Feasting upon the flock without reprieve.

 

Yet such transgression cannot be suffered. It is decreed that this affront will be answered for. With the Lord at our backs, the faithful will rise, and these malefactors will be cast down into their pits. Their Black Church will be rendered to rubble, and the land reclaimed in the holy name of the heavens.

 

 

The purpose of the Wargames is to sunder those of valour and tempered steel from those whose gifts bend toward stratagem and design. For two years [two weeks] in the measure of the field, shall the trials endure wherein an array of contests is set forth. From these participants are the worthy drawn, chosen to serve by merit proven beneath strain and spectacle alike. Thus is the Crusade ordered, its hierarchy rendered as follows;

 

The War Council;
Chosen by His Holiness alone, composed of sovereign Lords and commanders of high esteem.

 

The Honour Guard;
Drawn from the honour trials, sworn as the Pontiff’s immediate shield and vigilant wards.

 

The Vanguard;
Those risen from the Wargames, set to the frontlines where the clash is fiercest.

 

The Reserves;
Held in readiness, called forth in hours of siege or grievous loss, when the line falters.

 

TO SIGN UP!

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To be considered for the ranks of Honour Guard, Vanguard and Reserves, please complete the following form and specify which Games you will be attending. Signing up does not secure your place in the ranks; these decisions will be made based on performance during the events.

 

Username:

 

Character Name:

 

Affiliation: [Empire of Man, Shugonate of Kurai Kuni, Kingdom of Idunia, Kingdom of Norland or Principality of Caurost. ]

 

Desired Rank [ Honour Guard | Vanguard | Reserves ]

 

Which games will you be attending?: [ For those wishing to aspire for Honour Guard must specify the Honour Trials. And for those who cannot make it, please specify 'unavailable'. ]

 

 

 

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For those who find themselves unable to attend the dates below, please do state ‘unavailable’ within the form when asked to which games you will be attending. Please do let Nectorist or I know, and arrangements can be made in RP!

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THE BATTLE OF ELDMYR | NORLAND | SUNDAY 19TH APRIL - 3 PM EST | -660 11 -2388

 

The opening event of the North focuses upon the strength of arm and to survey such a mock field battle shall be held within the marshes of Eldmyr of the High Kingdom of Norland, courtesy of High King Haraldr Haakonsson Ruric. Therein shall the warriors of the Empire of Man, the Shugonate of Kurai Kuni, the Kingdom of Norland, the Principality of Caurost, and the Kingdom of Idunia be gathered into equal groups, tasked to CAPTURE and DEFEND their flag while treading the flat marshes.

 

 THE SIEGE OF TOTENPFALZ | EMPIRE| SATURDAY 25TH APRIL - 3 PM EST | 1039 101 -1160

 

To assess the mettle of steel and the cunning of mind, a mock siege is ordained to be set upon the County of Totenpfalz by the courtesy of Count Volker van Hurst. Therein shall the legions of the Empire of Man, the Shugonate of Kurai Kuni,  the Kingdom of Idunia, the Kingdom of Norland, and the Principality of Caurost be woven into mingled ranks, tasked to either DEFEND or SIEGE the Castle of Totenpfalz.   The outcome of this contest bears no true weight, for victory is but a shadow to the greater design. It is the display of stratagem and resolve that is sought, each motion or decision laid bare beneath watchful eyes. Two are elected to either side, charged to observe and record, so that the worth of every warrior is known amidst the tumult of the games.

 

THE TRIALS OF HONOUR | ALDUUN | SUNDAY 26TH OF APRIL - 4 EST | -900 128 -70

 

To Lastly, an Honour Guard, to fight beside the High Priest in the field of battle, shall be drawn from the most esteemed warriors of Azuras. Each peer and recognised vassal of the Empire shall nominate a champion to participate in the Trials of Honours, to be held in the City of Alduun. The participants shall undertake three trials to determine who among them shall be chosen for the Honour Guard:   I) A match of Duke of the Mountain, including all participants in a single round, to demonstrate their strength.   II) A battle-prayer written and recited by each, to demonstrate the zeal which their faith inspires within them.   III) Answering a riddle, to demonstrate the soundness of their mind.

 

EXITING PRAYER   Almighty God: our sons and daughters, the flower of Humanity, has this day begun the worthy endeavor of holy war, undertaken in Your name, by which Your Light may be brought to the darkness of the world beyond us, where our power may only be that which You guide. Lead them true as they unite this world beneath the common Virtues which You have instructed us to live, and which we seek to embody as we march to rid the surface of the darkness which profanes to good world which You have given to your children, the living.   Guide their steel as they fight for You, stoke the soul-fires within them as they bring righteousness to this world, and alleviate the burdens of their hearts as they dedicate themselves to the cause of the living.   To You, we dedicate our victory. Amen.   LIST OF FORMAL INVITATIONS   His Imperial Majesty, Marcus I Horen & The Empire of Man & their vassals   Shugo, Honda & The Shugonate of Kurai Kuni & their vassals   His Majesty, Tar Pharazon & The Kingdom of Idunia & their vassals   His Majesty, Haraldr Haakonsson Ruric & The Kingdom of Norland & their vassals   His Highness, Galahad Ilumrin & The Principality of Caurost & their vassals   Lady, Emaelia Tundrak & the Archonate of Fenn

 

SIGNED

HIS HOLINESS, CAIUS II

High Priest of the Temple of the True Faith, Successor of Clement and Evaristus, High Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Servant of the Servants of Heaven, Servant of the Holy Flame, Apostle of Saint Lucien, Envoy of Aeldin, High Servant to the Prophet’s Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of GOD

 

MISS, ITHMERE ALDOR
Herald of the Holy See

 

 

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A huge thanks to;

@Nectorist for putting together the crusade and organising a promising CRP war system.

@mojanghunter & @Kabaffahp for formatting the post.

 

 

[Wyrvun 1808]

Emaelia Drakon gazed over the invitation as it was presented to her. "Ah, that's what Caius meant.." The missive was set aside, bidding one of her aides "We will summon the other Archons, draft me a missive." . . . "Wait, Tundrak?"

 

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Username: Wyrvun

 

Name: Emaelia Drakon

 

Affiliation: Archonate of Fenn

 

Desired Rank: Vanguard

 

Planned Attendance: All

 

 

 

[MunaZaldrizoti 8037]

Username: MunaZaldrizoti

 

Character Name: Julia de Rafal

 

Affiliation: Archduchy of Alba, Empire of Man

 

Desired Rank: Vanguard, Reserves

 

Which games will you be attending?: The Battle of Eldmyr, The Siege of Totenpflaz

[Lbunz120 41]

Username: Lbunz120
Character Name: Sir Leoni
Affiliation: Empire of Man
Desired Rank: Honour Guard | Vanguard

Games I'll be attending: The Battle of Eldmyr, The Siege of Totenpfalz, The Trials Of Honour.

[souleater007 858]

Username: TheVoiden

 

Character Name: APA Warlock

 

Affiliation: Empire of Man, Kingdom of Norland

 

Desired Rank Vanguard

 

Which games will you be attending?: The Battle of Eldmyr

[Unwillingly 18096]

Username: Unwillingly

 

Character Name: Galahad Ilumrin

 

Affiliation: Principality of Caurost

 

Desired Rank: Vanguard

 

Which games will you be attending?: The Battle of Eldmyr

[Sladetricity 101]

Username: Sladetricity

Character Name: Sir Klaus von Augusten

Affiliation: Archduchy of Alba, Empire of Man

Desired Rank: Honour Guard or Vanguard

Which games will you be attending?: The Battle of Eldmyr, The Siege of Totenpflaz, The Trials of Honour

[VoidDimensions 280]

Angruth saw the missive, and a great smile crossed his face
"Good, the war amongst men has been boring. I am ready to finally purge the dark."


 

Vanguard

 

Username: VoidDimension

 

Character Name: Angruth

 

Affiliation: Idunia

 

Desired Rank [Vanguard or reserves (depends on when the events will be on)

 

Which games will you be attending?: [ For those wishing to aspire for Honour Guard must specify the Honour Trials. And for those who cannot make it, please specify 'unavailable'. ]
unavailable

[sam33497 7356]

Súrion Arthalion stared dejectedly upon the missive, just having suffered the loss of his infant son. His eyes lit up a bit. "Oh, what fun..." he scrawled somewhat arbitrary choices in reply, and paid a peasant boy by means of a few coins and a riddle to carry it.

 

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Username: sam33497

 

Character Name: Súrion

 

Affiliation: Idunia

 

Desired Rank: Honour Guard

 

Which games will you be attending?: ALL

 

[ibraheemc2000 2965]

Username: ibraheemc2000

 

Character Name: Sir Zubayr Bin Shamil Al-Assad 'Sandsworn'

 

Affiliation: Empire of Man, Knight of The Imperial Order of The Red Dragon.

 

Desired Rank : Vanguard "SEND ME TO THE FRONT LINE!"

 

Which games will you be attending?: THE TRIALS OF HONOUR & THE BATTLE OF ELDMYR

[RaiderBlue 1064]

Martin looked over the sign-up sheet with a frown. "Do I really need to sign up? Surely you know I'll just be present." A complaint was made against his fellow ward, Ithmere, though it was promptly denied, and he was encouraged to simply do it like everyone else. To which the young prince did.

 

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Username: RaiderBlue

 

Character Name: Martin Tiberias d'Asturias

 

Affiliation: Empire of Man

 

Desired Rank: Any shall do.

 

Which games will you be attending?: As many as possible

 

[kuerbis 3802]

Username: kuerbis

 

Character Name: Valentina of Asturias

 

Affiliation: Empire of Man

 

Desired Rank Any

 

Which games will you be attending?: All that I can :]

[Castelleo 8]

Username: Castelleo

 

Character Name: Bryden Baruch

 

Affiliation: Alba, Valwyck

 

Desired Rank: Vanguard, Reserves

 

Which games will you be attending?: Any and all

[truelarper 593]

csjs

Kusi

Empire of Azuras

Vanguard

All
 

[Morigung-oog 5697]

A well-known, infamous Fennic rebel looked upon the missive and those invited with that of a faint smirk, remarkably unperturbed upon noting the invite extended to her longtime tormentors.

 

"As much as I loathe them, they do make good meatshields."

 

The knight mused to her husband over her morning tea.