In one of the drawing rooms of the royal palace, Agent Zela, who barely escaped with her life from the Seleucid garrison, cries her eyes out in front of Princess Zenobia. "How the hell was I supposed to know he was gay?!" Zela shouts before taking another spoonful of ice cream.
Zenobia shakes her head, thinking, I better start training a male agent for these situations. And get better intelligence on our targets.
"Are you saying, if I allied with Sparta and Macedon, their fleets would attack Athens' navy and there would be this huge battle in the Aegean with hundreds of ships on fire and thousands of men drowning?"
"Uh, well, um, yes."
King Mithridates and his son look at each other and grin. "That sounds awesome! Dispatch two ambassadors at once to Sparta and Pella."
Another advisor steps up. "My king, I don't think it would be a good idea to request help from other nations. It would make us look weak, reduce our prestige."
"I'm not asking for help. I'm asking for chaos! Ha ha ha!"
"Oh." Then, "Most great powers don't like that either. Our prestige will still--"
"Silence!"
The advisor immediately says nothing and steps away. Mithridates and his son then begin planning the invasion of the Seleucid Empire.
Pontus' Move
Spend 2 prestige to make an alliance with Sparta and Macedon.
[5] Sparta needed no convincing - they were eagerly awaiting an opportunity to strike at Athens and happily accept the offer of Alliance with the Kingdom of Pontus. (-1 Prestige for Pontus)(+3 prestige for Pontus for alliance)
Meanwhile, Macedon concentrates its efforts on nearby rebels and on completing the construction of its city. [2] It does not appear to be interested in a war at the moment and rejects the Kingdom of Pontus's offer of Alliance. (-1 Prestige for Pontus)
Alliance Forged
The Kingdom of Pontus has cemented an alliance with Sparta. +3 Prestige for Pontus. +0 Prestige for Sparta.
(NPCs cannot gain or lose prestige as a result of diplomacy)
WAR! Sparta declares war on the Seleucid Empire & Athens in defense of its ally, the Kingdom of Pontus!
Aegean Sea Battle of 261 B.C.
Sparta vs. Athens Dice log
War has broken out in the Peloponnese, and the admiral of the Spartan war fleet patrolling the Aegean Sea receives orders to engage the Athenian war fleet in the vicinity.
Battle commences between the two colossal war fleets.
Both sides utilize the logistics advantage provided from their coastal cities, in addition to their factions' recently improved naval capabilities.
(+2 to battle rolls from coastal cities and Maritime Supremacy edicts)
2(+2) + 2(+2) + 1(+2) = 11 (Sparta)
3(+2) + 5(+2) + 3(+2) = 17 (Athens)
A decisive victory for the Athenian fleet! The defeated Spartan fleet is destroyed
The few survivors race back to Sparta to relay this dark news, but they find...
REBELLION!
The returning Spartan survivors of the disastrous Aegean Sea battle are dismayed to find that Helots have taken this opportunity to rebel against their Spartan overlords!
With the bulk of Sparta's army marching towards Athens, the troublemakers seized weapons, overpowered the diminished garrison, and have taken control of the capital City.
A dark day for Sparta... (-3 Prestige for losing capital)
(Athenian agent's attempt to incite rebellion: [6] Success! the region is now controlled by rebels. +1 next time Athens sends an agent to incite rebellion)
Last edited by ♞Rogue General♞; July 18, 2023 at 08:09 PM.
"Well, our new ally sucks. So much for the 'This is Sparta!' boasts they made to my ambassador," King Mithridates the Poisoner says. "Still, this news was entertaining. I love that by sending one man to speak a few words, I have caused so much chaos to break out in Greece." He chuckles. "All it takes sometimes is to add one little ingredient to make a deadly concoction!"
Last edited by Lord of Cats; July 18, 2023 at 09:37 PM.
Onomaris then gathered a great army to march northwards into the Taunus mountains to conquer the territory of the northen Taunensii, which reached till the Laugona (Lahn river). The arny was well supplied by nearby Moenus river. They marched to Artaunon, which guarded the entrance to the Taunus mountains. Rich by iron, sliver and lead mining.
Artaunon lied on two mountain ridges. The 1614 feet high Goldgrube and the 1886 high Altenhöfe, between them the Ursel Creek valley.
Pontic - Seleucid War
Sparta and Athens will both roll a dice for initiative - whoever rolls higher will make their move first.
Sparta attempts to recapture Great City of Sparta, which has rebelled.
Athens will attempt to capture the Great city of Sparta by sea (using the Ionian fleet). If Sparta acquires the city first they will instead build a fortification in Athens (the capital).
Seleucid Empire attempts to conquer a rebel region bordering the Pontic capital, as indicated in the map below. Other NPC moves
Macedon attempts to build a fortification in its southern region bordering Epirus.
All other NPCs attack rebels as indicated in the map below.
The Kingdom of Pontus, having failed to incite rebellion in the Seleucid Empire, now invades in earnest.
It additionally cements an alliance with Sparta to distract the Athenians from interfering with their conquest of the Seleucid empire.
This causes a war to break out between the rival Greek states of Athens and Sparta!
A sea battle between Sparta and Athens results in the destruction of Sparta's colossal fleet in the Aegean Sea.
And a Helot uprising in the Great City of Sparta has caused the region to fall to rebel control.
The Spartan army turns around and marches home to recapture the Great City and eliminate the traitors...
End of Year Report 261 B.C. (Turn 12)
Move Results for Pontic-Seleucid War (click to expand)
Mithridatic Kingdom of Pontus (Lord of Cats)
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Originally Posted by Lord of Cats
In one of the drawing rooms of the royal palace, Agent Zela, who barely escaped with her life from the Seleucid garrison, cries her eyes out in front of Princess Zenobia. "How the hell was I supposed to know he was gay?!" Zela shouts before taking another spoonful of ice cream. Zenobia shakes her head, thinking, I better start training a male agent for these situations. And get better intelligence on our targets.
In the army camp at the newly conquered region, King Mithridates receives news from various messengers. He is disappointed about the agent's failure. Sighing, he says, "We'll just have to fight the Seleucid army there then." When told Athens has allied with the Seleucid Empire, Mithridates shrugs. "Unless they sail their fleet into the Black Sea to attack us or into the Levantine Sea to land an army in Cilicia, I'm not concerned."
One of the king's advisors says, very nervously, "Perhaps it would be wise for us to seek our own allies? Sparta has a large navy and hates Athens. Macedon and Pergamon also--"
"Don't speak to me about Pergamon! They keep expanding east towards us. So they're next after I deal with the Seleucids."
The advisor's jaw drops upon realizing his king was planning another war. When he recovers, he says, "Well, uh, Macedon and the un-namable city both have fleets, so--"
"Are you saying, if I allied with Sparta and Macedon, their fleets would attack Athens' navy and there would be this huge battle in the Aegean with hundreds of ships on fire and thousands of men drowning?"
"Uh, well, um, yes."
King Mithridates and his son look at each other and grin. "That sounds awesome! Dispatch two ambassadors at once to Sparta and Pella."
Another advisor steps up. "My king, I don't think it would be a good idea to request help from other nations. It would make us look weak, reduce our prestige."
"I'm not asking for help. I'm asking for chaos! Ha ha ha!"
"Oh." Then, "Most great powers don't like that either. Our prestige will still--"
"Silence!"
The advisor immediately says nothing and steps away. Mithridates and his son then begin planning the invasion of the Seleucid Empire.
Pontus' Move
Spend 2 prestige to make an alliance with Sparta and Macedon.
From the newly conquered region, attack the Seleucid region where the rebellion failed to happen.
(-2 prestige from diplomacy attempts with NPCs)
(+3 prestige for alliance with Sparta)
[2+1=3] The army finally meets some worthy resistance entering Seleucid territory. They've prepared for your arrival with decent force to repel your troops [2+1=3] The going is a bit slow and your war council estimates you will reach Antioch after the new year, at this rate.
But... something is not right here. Where are the massive Seleucid war beasts, their famed army? This cannot be all the enemy has to offer, can it? None of the contingents you've stationed within your borders have reported sighting the enemy. Perhaps the Seleucid King has holed himself up in his tidy little city...
...You finally receive the answer and it is not reassuring. Scouting parties near Amaseia report sighting massive columns of Seleucid troops in Armenia Minor, rapidly approaching the Kingdom's borders. The slippery bastards have taken the long way around your territory to avoid detection and now threaten your capital city directly!
Average roll: [3]
+1 Prestige per turn from Cities You have 1 Secret Agent at your command (can be used again when turn 16 begins)
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Great Cities & Edicts
--Amaseia (Advanced Espionage: Revolutionary)
The Seleucid Empire marches north, bypassing Pontic territory. [4+1=5] Victory! The rebel region bordering the Pontic city of Amaseia is conquered, and the city is now within reach. +1 Prestige.
Average roll: [5]. +1 to one dice-roll next turn.
+1 Prestige per turn from Cities
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Great Cities & Edicts:
--Antioch (Maritime Supremacy)
Meanwhile in the Pelloponese...
Sparta was forced to relocate its capital due to rebellion (-3 prestige from loss of capital). The Spartan army now returns to the Great City of Sparta to quell the rebellion. [5+1=6] They successfully put down the revolt and execute the traitors. +1 Prestige, the region has been reconquered! Average roll: [6]. +1 to 2 dice-rolls next turn.
+1 Prestige per turn from Cities
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Great Cities and Edicts:
--Sparta (Maritime Supremacy)
Athens, in the meantime, attempts to fortify its capital in anticipation of the Spartan invasion. [2+1=3] No fortification built, +1 for building a fortification in the capital next turn. Average roll: [3].
+1 Prestige per turn from Cities
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Great Cities & Edicts:
--Athens (Maritime Supremacy)
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Greco-Baktrian Kingdom (NobleWoman)
Originally Posted by NobleWoman
Gen Miltiades moves west and attack the tribesmen refusing to bow before Baktria.
Move--attack region to the west of the newly conquered region.
@GM--I will be away for a few days, so just keep taking territory to the west till the Parthian border is reached. Then take regions to the north.
[1+1=2] Close Defeat! +1 for attacking again within one turn.
Average roll: [2]. +1 Prestige per turn from Cities You have 1 Secret Agent (can be used again once Turn 12 starts)
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Cities & Edicts
--Heliopolis (Royal Guard)
The Boii (Morticia Iunia Bruti)
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Onomaris then gathered a great army to march northwards into the Taunus mountains to conquer the territory of the northen Taunensii, which reached till the Laugona (Lahn river). The arny was well supplied by nearby Moenus river. They marched to Artaunon, which guarded the entrance to the Taunus mountains. Rich by iron, sliver and lead mining.
Artaunon lied on two mountain ridges. The 1614 feet high Goldgrube and the 1886 high Altenhöfe, between them the Ursel Creek valley.
On the top of the oppidum was an acropolis, a lower town was in the small Ursel Creek valley.
Onomaris laid siege to the Oppidum and let her army begin to redirect the Ursel creek.
Let thirst and hunger make them attack.
The Boii first encircle the enemy settlement, cutting them off from all contact with the outside world. Your army then begins the task of redirecting the Ursel creek. The enemy can only watch as their water supply slows to a trickle, as they don't have enough troops to challenge you in direct combat. All the messengers they attempt to send to allies nearby are either captured or killed by your army. There would be no supplies getting in or people leaving until they surrender to you, and all the enemy's defenses are useless against hunger and thirst. With no other choice at hand, the enemy finally submit themselves to the Boii. [6+1=7] Heroic victory! You've conquered the region with an expertly-planned siege and minimum losses. (+2 Prestige)
Average roll: [7]. +1 to three dice-rolls next turn.
You have 1 Secret Agent at your command (can be used again when turn 14 begins) +1 Prestige per turn from Cities
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Cities & Edicts
--Oppidum of Boiodurum (Royal Guard)
Republic of Carthage (High Fist)
City renovation was completed, no move posted for this turn.
Average roll: [n/a]
+1 Prestige per turn from Cities
You have 1 Secret Agent at your command (can be used again when turn 13 begins)
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Great Cities & Edicts
--Carthage (Maritime Supremacy)
Egypt - Ptolemaic Dynasty (Abdülmecid I)
Originally Posted by Abdülmecid I
Well, they definitely took their time, that's for sure. Now that we finally have our big fat Great City, the Pharaoh commands Poseidonius, Sosibius and every other available dignitary to mobilise the remaining workers and to continue with consolidating Chrysippus' fiscal authority over the Nile valley.
It appears the locals are resisiting your (very generous) terms. Perhaps giving them an architecture lesson on the... interesting building material of your city might convice them be be a bit more compliant. ([2] The locals resist but you make some progress, +1 for consolidating your fiscal authority here next turn)
Average roll: [1] +1 Prestige per turn from Cities You have 1 Secret Agent at your command
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Great Cities & Edicts
--Chrysippopolis (Advanced Espionage: Revolutionary)
Mithridatic Kingdom of Pontus (Lord of Cats)
See results above in: "Move Results for Pontic-Seleucid War" contentbox.
Kingdom of Suebi (crispy_kiko)
Originally Posted by crispy_kiko
Suebi will attempt to conquer the region south of the Great City of Rugium.
[5+1=6] Well-supplied with your nearby city and invigorated by recent success, the Suebi march on to obliterate the pocket of resistance in the south! (+1 Prestige) Jade feels secure in the knowedge that a direct connection has finally been established between the city of Rugium and the capital. But there still remain the rebellious tribes to the east and west, much too close to the Great City for your liking...
Average roll: [6]. +1 to two dice-rolls next turn.
+1 Prestige per turn from Cities You have 1 Secret Agent (can be used again when turn 14 begins. +1 bonus to spy mission expires at the end of turn 14)
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Great Cities & Edicts
--Rugium (Advanced Espionage: Double-Agent)
NPC Factions
NPC move results (click to expand)
Aorsoi
[6+1=7] Heroic victory! The region is conquered. +2 Prestige
Average roll: [2].
+1 Prestige per turn from Cities
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Great Cities & Edicts:
--Campus Aorsi (Advanced Espionage: Revolutionary)
Notes:
--Agent can be used again once turn 13 starts.
Arverni
[3] Pyrrhic victory! The region is conquered. Average roll: [3]
Athens
See results above in: "Move Results for Pontic-Seleucid War" contentbox.
Epirus
[2+1=3] Pyrrhic Victory! The region is conquered.
Average roll: [3].
+1 Prestige per turn from Cities
Also small balance change, for the future I'm reducing the prestige gain from NPC alliances to +2 (instead of the previous +3). Alliances that players make with each other will still grant both parties the full +3 prestige.
Last edited by ♞Rogue General♞; July 19, 2023 at 10:18 AM.
Reason: NPC diplomacy thread in Social Group
Pontic - Seleucid War
Sparta and Athens will both roll dice for initiative - whoever rolls higher will make their move first. GM rolls dice.
Sparta's move: Sparta will try to invade the Athenian capital. But if Athens has the initiative and Sparta's city is lost to the enemy, Sparta will instead attempt to reconquer the city.
Athens move: Athens will attempt to capture the Great city of Sparta by sea (using the fleet in Ionian Sea).
Kingdom of Pontus (Lord of Cats) and Seleucid Empire (NPC) will both roll dice for initiative - whoever rolls higher will make their move first. GM rolls dice.
Seleucid Empire's move: will attack the City of Amaesia, if possible. If this move is not possible due to loss of Armenia Minor, it will instead attack the existing Pontic region bordering Amaesia.
Other NPC moves
Macedon attempts to build a fortification in its southern region bordering Epirus (again)
Arverni starts building the City of Gergovia in the indicated region.
All other NPCs attack rebels as indicated in the map below.
(NPC Attacks are indicated in cyan)
Last edited by ♞Rogue General♞; July 19, 2023 at 09:58 AM.
Reason: moves clarification
Kingdom of Pontus (Lord of Cats) and Seleucid Empire (NPC) will both roll dice for initiative - whoever rolls higher will make their move first. GM rolls dice.
Seleucid Empire's move: will attack the City of Amaesia, if possible. If this move is not possible due to loss of Armenia Minor, it will instead attack the existing Pontic region bordering Amaesia.
I thought NPCs could only defend? At this point I'm basically fighting another player.
If NPCs can actively go on the offense, then Pontus will propose peace to Seleucids. If NPCs only defend, then I'll post my next move.
Also, I thought a fortification can't be built in the same region as a great city. So how is Athens building a fortification in the region with its great city? Is it replacing its city?
Last edited by Lord of Cats; July 19, 2023 at 11:54 AM.
Chrysippus is appalled at his misfortune. For what wrongs and crimes does he pay so dearly? Anyway, in a sincere show of remorse, the Pharaoh orders all statues of the goddess Fortuna/Tyche to be burned and all dices to be fed to the crocodiles. Poseidonius is tasked with whipping a dozen of random widows and orphans as convenient scapegoats, while Sosibius is urged to convince the locals of the merits of Chrysippus' consolidated fiscal authority.
After reading the rules again, apparently NPCs turn into an aggressive player-like faction when attacked and the attacker will find themselves fighting the Game Master. Between that and the fact the Seleucids have a +1 on their next move while Pontus does not, this is a very bad situation. So, I'll be proposing peace to the Seleucids in the NPC diplomacy thread.
I thought NPCs could only defend? At this point I'm basically fighting another player.
If NPCs can actively go on the offense, then Pontus will propose peace to Seleucids. If NPCs only defend, then I'll post my next move.
Under current rules NPCs will not attack a player unless they are attacked (or alliance called). The Seleucids have been attacked, so now they are also attacking. But we can change this rule to make NPCs easier to deal with.
First, under the current rules:
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Originally Posted by ♞Rogue General♞
Rules (The Basics)
(cut out irrelevant stuff)
How to Join, and NPC-controlled Factions
(cut out irrelevant stuff)
NPC-controlled Factions
Any faction not controlled by a player will be NPC-controlled instead, in order to maintain map balance. New players can still join at any time! When a new player joins the game, they can choose any (one) NPC-controlled faction to take, and that faction will be given to that new player.
Factions controlled by the NPC:
Cannot win the game!
Cannot perform Assassination or Rebellion missions against non-NPC players
Can engage in diplomacy
Plays passively (cannot attack a non-NPC player unless attacked, or an alliance requires them to declare war)
In essence, you may ally yourselves with NPC factions and even coordinate attacks together against other NPCs. And you can expect NPCs to defend themselves and make defensive alliances amongst themselves. They will not war with a real player, unless they are attacked or an alliance requires them to declare war (more on diplomacy later, under "Advanced Rules").
Additionally:
A player can only switch factions if their current faction owns less than 5 regions.
An NPC-controlled faction with 75 or more regions cannot be taken over by a player because it is too close to the 100 region victory condition. Again, NPC-controlled factions cannot win the game.
Emphasis mine. Now for my suggestion to make NPCs easier:
In a war with Players, NPCs will first prioritize retaking their lost territories first, and only afterwards will begin taking nearby enemy (Player) regions.
In your case Cats, this means the Seleucids will first attempt to take back any territory you've taken, then afterwards attack Pontic territory starting from the South. They won't go straight for the Pontic capital. Does that seem more fair?
Originally Posted by Lord of Cats
Also, I thought a fortification can't be built in the same region as a great city. So how is Athens building a fortification in the region with its great city? Is it replacing its city?
There is no Great City in Athen's capital - the city is in the region to it's north (Thebes). Since the Athenian capital contains no structures, yes it can attempt to build a fortification there.
Last edited by ♞Rogue General♞; July 19, 2023 at 12:36 PM.
Well, basically I ed up. This being the first war, I didn’t know what to expect. But now I realize I began the war unprepared. So I’ll need to rectify that.
About the rules: I’m good with the changes. Yeah, the NPC should be allowed to attack the player I guess, but if it prioritizes lost regions over the capital region, that’d be fine.
The biggest problem with my current situation that no rule changes can abate is that the Seleucids have a +1 and Pontus does not. So it’s best to pull back and regroup.
Pontus’ Move Pontus offers a peace treaty to the Seleucids that includes trading each other’s newly conquered regions. When accepted (NPCs supposedly always accept peace), Pontus will attack the rebel region directly west of its capital region by sea. Map:
Pontus offers a peace treaty to the Seleucids that includes trading each other’s newly conquered regions. When accepted (NPCs supposedly always accept peace), Pontus will attack the rebel region directly west of its capital region by sea. Map:
Have ye learned nothing yet? The dice gods must have their due!
Updated Seleucid Empire move: they will attack Cicilia (the rebels just north-west of its capital). Actually, they will just fortify the region just north of its capital (which was attacked by Pontus last turn)
Last edited by ♞Rogue General♞; July 19, 2023 at 02:57 PM.
Reason: Seleucid move
you can bribe [NPCs] to make peace with you by spending some Prestige and they'll happily make peace
It sounded like NPCs would accept peace treaties automatically.
Anyway, Pontus is going to be quite the peaceful kingdom for a while. Need to build up prestige and figure out how to gain an advantage over these NPCs.
Jade and her forces head east towards the region bordering Rugium and launch a new attack, feeling confident with a recent string of victories under her belt. She rallies the troops and capitalizes on the +1 advantage.
After the surrender of Artaunon Onomaris donated food to the population. She also invited free- and noblemen from the Boii, Volcae and Taunensii to a big official celebration on Lughnasadh. Her wedding with Segovesos, a boian Epenoi(=Equites), which had become her love during the long siege of Artaunon. And as she got pregnant it was time to legitimize their offspring as royal heirs. It was a great festival. Artaunon was overcrowded with people. The people were literally thirsting for a celebration to forget the past black days of siege.
After the wedding night Onomaris stood up and hugged him from behind, kissed his neck:
"Would you make me proud my love? South of our territory at right bank of the Rhenos till the mouth of the Nicer (=Neckar) river are settling the Toygeni, one of the four pagi of the great Helvetii tribe. Subdue them and secure our southern border. Take Bellovesus and our army with you."
"Yes, my Queen." He kissed her gently, before he put on his armor.
Later on that day he left Artaunon with Bellovesos and the army, leaving Onomaris with a garrison of 3000 warriors behind. Onomaris waved them from the gatehouse caressing her belly.
Cause tomorrow is a brand-new day
And tomorrow you'll be on your way
Don't give a damn about what other people say
Because tomorrow is a brand-new day
Peace Treaty Signed
The Kingdom of Pontus and Seleucid Empire have signed a peace treaty!
They have agreed to trade their recently-conquered territories as part of the agreement.
Neither side may declare war on each other for 10 turns, else they will suffer a Prestige penalty.
(-15 Prestige penalty for Players who break treaties. NPC factions cannot break peace treaties.)
Greco-Levantine War
This war will henceforth be known as the Greco-Levantine War (previously Pontic-Seleucid war). The Kingdom of Pontus and Seleucid Empire have agreed to a peace treaty and cease hostilities.
The Seleucid Empire attempts to fortity its territory to discourage future incursions.
Meanwhile, Sparta and Athens continue the war.
Athens, having failed to fortify its capital, now attempts a naval invasion of the Great City of Sparta.
And Sparta has managed to put down the helot rebellion in its Great City and now marches on the Athenian capital...
End of Year Report 260 B.C. (Turn 13)
Greco-Levantine War - Turn Results (click to expand)
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The Seleucid Empire attempts to fortify the region that was attacked by Pontus previously [1+1=2] but fails miserably. Due to the peace treaty signed with Pontus, the workers don't really see the urgency in building a fortification right now.
Average roll: [2].
+1 Prestige per turn from Cities
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Great Cities & Edicts:
--Antioch (Maritime Supremacy)
Meanwhile in the Peloponnese...
Sparta marches on the Athenian capital [6+1=7] and crushes the enemy! Heroic victory! (+2 Prestige) Average roll: [6]. +1 to 3 dice-rolls next turn.
+1 Prestige per turn from Cities
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Great Cities and Edicts:
--Sparta (Maritime Supremacy)
Athens, in the meantime, launches a naval invasion of the Great City of Sparta. But it appears the Spartans have already put down the rebellion and have added troops to the garrison. [2] Clear defeat! Athens fails to capture the enemy city, and word soon arrives of the loss of the Athenian capital as well! (-3 Prestige from loss of capital). Athens is forced to reassign a new capital.
Average roll: [2].
+1 Prestige per turn from Cities
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Great Cities & Edicts:
--Athens (Maritime Supremacy)
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Greco-Baktrian Kingdom (NobleWoman)
Originally Posted by NobleWoman
Gen Miltiades moves west and attack the tribesmen refusing to bow before Baktria.
Move--attack region to the west of the newly conquered region.
@GM--I will be away for a few days, so just keep taking territory to the west till the Parthian border is reached. Then take regions to the north.
[6] Victory! +1 prestige.
Average roll: [6]. +1 to two dice-rolls next turn. +1 Prestige per turn from Cities You have 1 Secret Agent (can be used again once Turn 12 starts)
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Cities & Edicts
--Heliopolis (Royal Guard)
The Boii (Morticia Iunia Bruti)
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Originally Posted by Morticia Iunia Bruti
After the surrender of Artaunon Onomaris donated food to the population. She also invited free- and noblemen from the Boii, Volcae and Taunensii to a big official celebration on Lughnasadh. Her wedding with Segovesos, a boian Epenoi(=Equites), which had become her love during the long siege of Artaunon. And as she got pregnant it was time to legitimize their offspring as royal heirs. It was a great festival. Artaunon was overcrowded with people. The people were literally thirsting for a celebration to forget the past black days of siege.
After the wedding night Onomaris stood up and hugged him from behind, kissed his neck:
"Would you make me proud my love? South of our territory at right bank of the Rhenos till the mouth of the Nicer (=Neckar) river are settling the Toygeni, one of the four pagi of the great Helvetii tribe. Subdue them and secure our southern border. Take Bellovesus and our army with you."
"Yes, my Queen." He kissed her gently, before he put on his armor.
Later on that day he left Artaunon with Bellovesos and the army, leaving Onomaris with a garrison of 3000 warriors behind. Onomaris waved them from the gatehouse caressing her belly.
The Boii are well-rested and inspired by the festivities and the new union between tribes. With Segovesos and Bellovesus at the lead, the bulk of the army marches south to subdue the Toygeni tribe. Each and every small group you encounter quickly submit without much struggle. By the time the main Toygeni settlement is finally reached their leaders have heard of your conquests and are no longer eager for a fight... As ranks upon ranks of Boii warriors emerge from the forest and descend into the river valley, the Toygeni causally greet you as though being integrated into the Boii confederation was their idea and not yours! [5+1=6] Clear victory! You've conquered one of four pagii of the great Helvetii tribe and have expanded your influence. (+1 Prestige)
Average roll: [6]. +1 to two dice-rolls next turn.
You have 1 Secret Agent at your command (can be used again when turn 14 begins) +1 Prestige per turn from Cities
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Cities & Edicts
--Oppidum of Boiodurum (Royal Guard)
Republic of Carthage (High Fist)
City renovation was completed turn 11, no move posted since.
Average roll: [n/a]
+1 Prestige per turn from Cities
You have 1 Secret Agent at your command (can be used again when turn 13 begins)
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Great Cities & Edicts
--Carthage (Maritime Supremacy)
Egypt - Ptolemaic Dynasty (Abdülmecid I)
Originally Posted by Abdülmecid I
Chrysippus is appalled at his misfortune. For what wrongs and crimes does he pay so dearly? Anyway, in a sincere show of remorse, the Pharaoh orders all statues of the goddess Fortuna/Tyche to be burned and all dices to be fed to the crocodiles. Poseidonius is tasked with whipping a dozen of random widows and orphans as convenient scapegoats, while Sosibius is urged to convince the locals of the merits of Chrysippus' consolidated fiscal authority.
What do you know, whipping a bunch of random widows and orphans seems to have worked! [3+1=4] The locals finally agree that indeed, they were foolish not to accept your terms last year and they promise to be your loyal subjects henceforth.
Average roll: [4] +1 Prestige per turn from Cities You have 1 Secret Agent at your command
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Great Cities & Edicts
--Chrysippopolis (Advanced Espionage: Revolutionary)
Mithridatic Kingdom of Pontus (Lord of Cats)
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Originally Posted by Lord of Cats
Pontus Move Change
Pontus will attack this western inland region:
(-1 Prestige from negotiating with NPC this turn)
(+2 Prestige for establishing Throne Room in Social Group)
Disease has broken out in this region! [1] You suffer loss of troops while attempting to traverse this territory, and are eventually forced to pull back. It is advised to avoid this area for now. (-1 for invading here next turn, -1 Prestige)
Average roll: [1]
+1 Prestige per turn from Cities You have 1 Secret Agent at your command (can be used again when turn 16 begins)
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Great Cities & Edicts
--Amaseia (Advanced Espionage: Revolutionary)
Kingdom of Suebi (crispy_kiko)
Originally Posted by crispy_kiko
Jade and her forces head east towards the region bordering Rugium and launch a new attack, feeling confident with a recent string of victories under her belt. She rallies the troops and capitalizes on the +1 advantage.
As your troops march along the Baltic, the remainder of the Rugii tribe that was holed up here is forced to retreat even further east. They dare not oppose you in direct battle at this time. [6+1=7] A heroic victory! (+2 Prestige)
Average roll: [6]. +1 to two dice-rolls next turn.
+1 Prestige per turn from Cities You have 1 Secret Agent (can be used again when turn 14 begins. +1 bonus to spy mission expires at the end of turn 14)
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Great Cities & Edicts
--Rugium (Advanced Espionage: Double-Agent)
NPC Factions
NPC move results (click to expand)
Aorsoi
[3+1=4] Victory! The region is conquered.
Average roll: [4].
+1 Prestige per turn from Cities
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Great Cities & Edicts:
--Campus Aorsi (Advanced Espionage: Revolutionary)
Notes:
--Agent can be used again once turn 13 starts.
Arverni
Construction of Great City of Gergovia:
[5] built points added.
City status: [5/10]
Average roll: [5] +1 to one dice-roll next turn.
Athens
See results above in: "Move Results for Pontic-Seleucid War" contentbox.
Epirus
[5] Victory! The region is conquered. (+1 prestige)
Average roll: [5] +1 to one dice-roll next turn.
+1 Prestige per turn from Cities
The Kingdom of Pontus has made their Royal Palace accessible to foreign dignitaries, and so their Prestige grows (+2 Prestige for Pontus).
Kingdoms near and far will no doubt seek to emulate this and form diplomatic channels of their own.
OOC: All players are encouraged to establish their own "throne room" in the social group where other players can approach your faction and propose treaties, have debates, and form agreements with your faction. Factions that establish a throne room in the social group will gain a one-time +2 Prestige bonus. (example here)
Last edited by ♞Rogue General♞; July 20, 2023 at 01:44 PM.
Reason: Faction Scoreboard fix, example throne room
Greco-Levantine War (previously the Pontic - Seleucid War)
Sparta and Athens will both roll dice for initiative - whoever rolls higher will make their move first. GM rolls dice.
Sparta's move: Sparta will invade the Great City of Thebes by land.
Athens's move: Athens will again attempt to invade the Great City of Sparta by sea (using the fleet in Ionian Sea).
Seleucid Empire's move: Build a fleet in the Levantine Sea, and if successful use the "Maritime Supremacy" edict to sail to the Aegean Sea.
Other NPC moves
Arverni continues building the City of Gergovia.
All other NPCs attack rebels as indicated in the map below.
(NPC Attacks are indicated in cyan)
High Fist hasn't posted in a few days, if he doesn't make a move Carthage will revert to NPC. Rome needs competition! (I'll still reserve the faction for him temporarily in case he returns)
Well, it's a damn good thing I ended the war. My bad luck has returned.
~ Pontus ~
King Mithridates the Poisoner, now age 50, sighs wearily. He was out-manuevered by his archenemy, King Antiochus the Tidy, and then his army was struck by disease whilst trying to conquer Galatia. The king rests his chin on a fist, staring at the gloom of his throne room. To his right sits Crown Princess Zenobia the Cruel, and to his left Prince Mithridates.
Little Xenia, Zenobia's only child, plays with dolls on the floor by Zenobia's feet. Her play involves sticking pins into the dolls and twisting their limbs. Nobody knows who Xenia's father was; Zenobia claims she was visited by a demon in the night and that Xenia is a special Child of Darkness. Since Xenia has flaming red hair, several councilors believe Zenobia had slept with a Celtic warrior. On the other hand, Xenia enjoys biting the servants (her teeth are quite sharp) and enjoys the taste of blood.
The councilors, all standing around the chamber, debate different courses of action. They come to a consensus that since the attack to the west had failed, they should instead attack to the east. Mithridates rolls his eyes, then leans back. "And who do you suggest should lead this attack?"
The councilors shuffle nervously. "We thought that your majesty and Prince Mithridates would--"
"No. We have been cursed. I'll not lead an army until I know the curse has worn off."
"Oh, well, then--"
A servant runs into the chamber and bows to Mithridates. "A warrior has come to request an audience with you, sire. He is a Balt, but represents only himself."
"He's a what?"
"A Balt, sire. Somebody from the Baltic lands."
"Oh." Mithridates shrugs. "Send him in."
A giant of a man wearing a bear's pelt stomps into the chamber, with a massive club swung over his shoulder. "I am Kull the Skull Crusher!"
Mithridates and Zenobia both arch an eyebrow while Prince Mithridates' jaw drops. "Did you... kill that bear?" the prince asks in awe.
"Aye, Kull smashed its skull and wears its skin!"
The prince whispers, "Father, I've discovered I'm bisexual."
"Keep it to yourself," Mithridates says.
"Ew," Zenobia whispers.
"What do you mean 'ew", sister? You're bisexual."
"Yeah, but I only lie with beautiful people."
"Kull is--"
"Silence!" Mithridates shouts. Then to Kull, he says, "Why have you come to my palace?"
Kull lifts his club high in the air. "To fight for the Poison King!"
Mithridates nods. "Alright. I'm placing you in command of the army that will attack the Armenians to the east."
Kull grins. "Kull will smash their skulls!"
Spluttering, one of the councilors says, "Sire, this is most unwise. Has this... Kull any experience with commanding?"
"Yes!" Kull shouts. "Kull commands his arms!" he says, using his arms to swing his club in demonstration.
After recovering from his shock, the councilor says, "I meant have you ever commanded other men?"
"Yes! Kull has commanded many men to get out of his way."
The councilor is about to protest again, but Mithridates raises a hand for silence. "Kull will conquer that eastern region for us."
Pontus' Move
Attack the region to the southeast that borders Lake Van.
Re: Warlords of Antiquity (RTD map game)
Originally Posted by Lord of Cats
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ed up. This being the first war, I didn’t know what to expect. 
But now I realize I began the war unprepared. So I’ll need to rectify that.
