AAR: Time of the Ice Giants

[MythicalMino]

this is great writing.....i used to read your se4 aar, until i was away for a month, and got too far behind....

Really enjoying this dom2 aar though.....looking forward for more

[sachmo]

Originally posted by cpbeller:
this is great writing.....i used to read your se4 aar, until i was away for a month, and got too far behind....

Really enjoying this dom2 aar though.....looking forward for more

Thanks! This one probably won't turn into a story similar to Remorhaz, because I wanted to write an actual AAR and not another novel! Glad you are enjoying it!

As for Remorhaz, you could probably pick the story up now without missing too much. One more enemy down, two to go!

[MythicalMino]

this dom2 aar is actually the types of aar's i enjoy reading the most....

[sachmo]

Turn 7
Fall, Year 1

It was the fall of the first year when the picture became clear for Jotunheim. Word spread that the forestfolk of Pangaea were expanding their kingdom in the northeast, and Dershid was the latest province to fall to them. This province was only two removed from Jotun lands. Horvan the scout had witnessed the province of Lettia fall to the forces of Men, forming a buffer between the Jotun and Pangaea, but this would probably not Last for too long. Eventually, Jotun and Pangaea would fight.
When Visbur and Farbaute conquered the province of Inarime, they discovered that it was adjacent to the capitol of Mictlan. Nothing else was known about their lands, but they were definitely a threat to the power of Rhyvinter.
Finally, in the southeast, rumors could be heard everywhere of the advance of the undead hordes of Ermor. This news more than anything else made Rhyvinter uneasy. Ermor was a blight on the land and would have to be destroyed before they grew to powerful, but they were also far away from Jotun lands. Rhyvinter took all of the information given to him by his followers and retreated into his inner sanctum, where he would decide what course of action they would take to confront these new threats.

Treasury: 249
Income: 322 (+32)
Provinces: 8

Research in Conjuration was completed. Research began in Construction and Alteration.

Jord and Kingfc22 both cast Reanimation. Kingfc22 was now in command of 13 Longdead giants and 7 Longdead. He was now a force to be reckoned with.

Ryleth named a Traitor Prince as Prophet. Now we want to kill him!!

Horvan witnessed Man battling the independents in the province of Lettia. Mostly spearmen and some tower guards were seen. If Man didn�t have stronger forces, it would be a pretty easy conquest for the giants.

All of the unrest was quelled in the Farseer Mountains, Ard, and the Forest of Gila. All of their tax rates were returned to 100%.

Visbur and Farbaute recruited about 50 local villagers to guard the newly captured province of Inarime against any possible move by Mictlan. They attacked to province south of Inarime which seemed to be defended by local militia only.

Godzilla Blitz, now reinforced with 4 spearmen, 1 hirdman, and 1 woodsman, attacked into the province of The Second Forest.

Kingfc22 attacked the Forest of Idun.

Rhyvinter moved into the Farseer Mountains. For his magic to be at it�s most effective, a source of Earth gems would have to be uncovered somewhere in Jotun territory, and he was the only mage capable of finding this source.

155 gold was offered to Rexor to convince him and his mercenary Barbarians to fight for Jotun.

[sachmo]

Double post. Patience is a virtue, I've heard!

[ June 28, 2004, 02:28: Message edited by: sachmo ]

[Norfleet]

Originally posted by sachmo:
Patience is a virtue, I've heard!

That rumor is incorrect. I saw her in a fight Last turn, and she's definitely a Vampire Queen.

[sachmo]

Originally posted by Norfleet:

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Originally posted by sachmo:
Patience is a virtue, I've heard!

That rumor is incorrect. I saw her in a fight Last turn, and she's definitely a Vampire Queen.

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Nice one!

[sachmo]

Turn 8
Late Fall, Year 1

The birdman of Caelum entered the hall without a hint of reverance. Rhyvinter remained in human form, not wishing to scare the puny creature.
�Hail, birdman of Caelum. I am Rhyvinter, Lord of the Jotun.�
The birdman gave the pretender god a shallow bow.
�I was sent here by Keresaokhshan, Lord of the Shadows, Prince of Corruption, and heir to the throne of the One God!�
Rhyvinter hid a smile. How easily impressed the Caelum must be to worship a fool such as this!
�My mission is simple. I am to deliver this message and await your reply.� The birdman reached into his belt pouch and withdrew a wooden scroll case. He handed it to one of the acolytes. The acolyte quickly scanned it for magical traps and hidden devices. Finding none, he passed it on to Rhyvinter.
Rhyvinter casually opened the case and withdrew the paper inside. As he read over it, his eyes narrowed.
�It simply says that Caelum and Jotunheim are now at war,� Rhyvinter said loudly for all in the hall to hear. A few of the templars drew their longswords and axes, prepared to rend their newfound enemy limb from limb. Rhyvinter held up his hand, and instantly they stopped.
He looked down at the birdman.
�I do not understand what game your �god� is playing, but he would be wise to realize that it is a dangerous one. We have no border in common with your people, and we have had no contact until you appeared at our frontier. Nevertheless, Keresaokhshan wishes war with us. We will oblige him. Since you are here on our oath, you will be allowed to leave here with your head.�
The birdman visibly relaxed. He had no idea of the plans his god had for these giants, and upon hearing of the declaration of war, had seriously doubted his chances of escaping with his life.
�You may leave, messanger, but I beg you to take a message back to your ruler. Tell him�,� Rhyvinter grinned maliciously, �tell him that we will see him soon.�

Treasury: 344
Income: 392 (+70)
Provinces: 11

Research in Thaumaturgy was completed. Research continued in Construction.

While marching on the province of Pholothras, a group of assassins was able to penetrate the guard around the camp of Visbur the Prophet. One of them launched an arrow at the prophet, striking him in the heart. The guards slaughtered the men, but the damage had been done. It was a near thing, but the prophet survived the attack. The wound was grevious, however, and would never heal completely.

Rexor�s barbarians joined the Jotun cause. They would be put to immediate use in conquering independent provinces.

Farbaute and Visbur conquered Pholothras. 140 light infantry and cavalry were killed for the loss of one Jotun Woodsman. This province had training facilities for light and heavy cavalry, as well as a Library where Sages studied.

Godzilla Blitz and his troop captured the Second Forest without loss. 200 independants lost their lives before the province surrendered.

Kingfc22 and his undead horde were able to conquer The Forest of Idun. Losses were relatively light, with four longdead being destroyed. The entire enemy force was wiped out.

The taxes in the three new provinces were lowered dramatically to discourage unrest.
Inarmie�s tax rate was raised to 90%. There was still a small amount of unrest in the province.

Godzilla Blitz moved back to Temiglia. Once there, he and his troops would construct a temple for Rhyvinter.

Visbur began to build a temple in Pholothras. Farbaute took up a patrol, watching for any sign of movement from the Mictlan.
The Mictlan had conquered another province; this time the province directly to the south of their capitol. This move left their fortress dangerously low on defenders, but Jotun was not in a position to take advantage of this situation�yet.

Rexor and his rabble were ordered to conquer Halemyre for Jotun. It was defended by a medium sized force of infantry, but they should prove no match for the barbarians.

In Jotunheim, the following forces were recruited:

1 Vaetti Hag
1 Jotun Spearman

In the Second Forest:

1 Scout

The defense of Inarime was raised to 4.

[ July 01, 2004, 03:33: Message edited by: sachmo ]

[sachmo]

Turn 9
Early Winter, Year 1

Rhyvinter flew over the Farseer Mountains, letting the magic guide him. For a score of days he flew, into canyons and around tall spires, searching for the power that was guiding him. Finally, he came to a hollow cave in a mountain that seemed to be turned on its side. Only the most powerful magic could turn the land in this way, and Rhyvinter could feel it. The cave radiated power, and inside, he could her the howl of winter wolves�

Treasury: 350
Income: 419 (+27)
Provinces: 12


Rhyvinter discovered Mount Frost in the Farseer Mountains. It produces 2 water gems per turn, and a water mage can recruit winter wolves here.

Dargan the Sage left the service of the Jotun, but not before he was able to assist in the research of Construction. The first level of this path was attained, allowing more powerful magic items to be produced.

Danfozar witnessed Man attack the independent province of Ireme. Their armies of Axemen and Spearmen were more than a match for the undisciplined rabble of the province defense, but the armies of Jotun would make short work of them when the battle came.

Mictlan was able to take another province, this time The Great Feral. Their army of 700 warriors swept of the local defenses like a tide. Again, these forces would not be much of a match for the giants.

Rexor and his mercenary army of barbarians terrorized and conquered the province of Halemyre for Jotunheim. He was ordered to immediately attack into the Old Man Mountains, which were defended by a formidable force of heavy infantry and militia.

Visbur finished construction of a temple in Pholothras. With the temple spreading the word of Rhyvinter in the lands so close to the capitol of Mictlan, the prophet would be able to counteract the power of the followers of Nobb, their leader. Visbur began to preach the word of Rhyvinter to help supplement the power generated by the temple.

Rhyvinter set out for Pholothras to prepare for the attack on Mictlan.

In Jotunheim, the following units were recruited:

1 Jotun Herse
2 Jotun Spearmen

The remaining gold in the treasury was spent on improving the defenses of Inarime and Pholothras.

Gunnhild began preparing to cast Reanimation in Jotunheim. These undead would join Kingfc22 in Pholothras once he arrived there, and from there they would eventually assault Mictlan.

[Norfleet]

Wow, a turn a week. This is gonna be a LOOOOOOOOOONG game.