The Cuman Exodus

[PerXX]

The AAR as this turned out to be, can be found here: The Cuman Exodus


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Hey all,

I've been wanting to try out the Cuman Khanate, but i simply cannot stand their starting location. Therefor I'm thinking about starting out a new game with them, but then relocate them to somewhere else on the map. But where?

I've got several ideas, but not sure which one to go with.

Scandinavia - It's probably the easiest to reach, and close to my natural allies, Lithuania.

Brittain - Nice and secluded area. Easily defendable, and good riches once the entire area is conquered.

Spain - I generally like this area, but it's on the complete other side of the map. Alot of conflict, which would make it easier to gain a foothold.

Italy - Like Brittain, an easy defendable area, with good amount of wealth. The italian militias could be hard to defeat with the peasants I start out with though.

Greece - Lots of potential wealth, and maybe not too far away from my starting point. An area full of combat though, which could be hard to manage with a newly migrated nation.

- The middle east. Another interesting area, with the templar - muslim conflict. Again, good wealth opportunities, but the advancing egyptians would be a hard struggle for my poor starting cumans. An alliance with the Templars could prove needed.

[Gorrrrrn]

I'd go for the Black Sea coast (northern).

That's where the Kychaks should be anyway. Lots of good land to cultivate, plenty of ports, fewer nasty forests for rebels to hide in. Shove Kievan Rus out the way asap.

[The Noble Lord]

I'd go for the Black Sea coast (northern).

That's where the Kychaks should be anyway. Lots of good land to cultivate, plenty of ports, fewer nasty forests for rebels to hide in. Shove Kievan Rus out the way asap.

Thats right. Go there and make it your homeland. From there raid Byzantium,
Hungary, Poland, and even Austria and Venice.


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[PerXX]

The Cuman nobles was in great disagreement, and of no clear mind. In the end, the Italian lands, where the selfproclamed leader of the heathen Christians resided, was chosen.

Khan Asim travelled southeast, alongside with his two sons, the Prince Hakki, and his brother Munir, the priest Izzeddin, the spy Dursunand a host of cuman soldiers. They travelled along the coast of the Black Sea, untill finally they were able to hire boats that could sail them further down. They sailed past the magnificent city of Constantinoble, and several great castles.
Several times, they spotted pirates in the distance, but luck was with them, and they were not attacked.

Finally arriving at the shores of Sicily, at the foothills below the Castle Palermo, the Khan and his sons assembled their forces. Before them stood the Sicilian king, with his many knights. Behind him another host of Italian spearmen marched.

It was a bloody battle indeed! The Khan send the cuman horsearchers out to circle around the italian forces. Both horsearchers, and infantry archers let loose countless arrows at the Norman Knights, but weary from the long travel, only few founds their marks. The Knights sounded their charge, and many of the infantry militias fell to their lances and was trambled under their thundering hooves.

The Khan and his son encircled the italian forces, and charged home deep within the already engaged italian forces. The militias was all but destroyed, and many of the archers were forced into close combat with the italians. Many of the horsearchers had been on the recieving end of arrows from muslim archers, and several had been caught up by the christian Knights.

At some point it could have been feared that the Cuman Exodus would end there on the shoreline before the Castle. The Khan broke from combat, and searched for the Sicilian King. They spotted eachother from far across the battlefield, looked into eachothers eyes, and both sounded the charge.

Lances clashed, swords rang, and the noblemen of both sides fell. Suddently ran the sound of another horn. Hakki had maneuvered his nobles behind the battle, and charged hime at the rear of the italian kings knights.
Several fell instantly, and there was much confusion amongst the italians. The King was distracted by this, only long enough for the Khan Asim to bury his sword in his side. The italian king fell.
This struck terror in the remaining italians, and many turned tail and ran.
The Khan and his sons charged forward, and soon the battle was won!

The Cumans entered Palermo, and several opposing citizens were cut down by the hand of the Khan. The remaining cumans were let loose to pillage the town - to a certain point naturally. By nightfall 1500 civilians had been slaughted, but no more resistance were to be seen.
The Khan now sits at the thone of Palermo, and asserts the situation.
Out of the 900 cumans he arrived with, less than 300 still stands.
But the Cumans have arrived at their promised lands, and Palermo stands as the new capitol. Both his sons survived the battle, and several children were born during the travel.

If they can stand their ground here long enough to build up their forces, the Cumans wil soon be a force to be feared as it should be!

[ssmarine]

Starting locations are part of the flavor and challenge of each faction to me. Still, I voted for Italy because the idea of the Cumans taking the boot is completely ridiculous.

[PerXX]

Starting locations are part of the flavor and challenge of each faction to me. Still, I voted for Italy because the idea of the Cumans taking the boot is completely ridiculous.

Yeah I know. But I simply cannot stand the long distances on the steppes. I just don't find it very much fun, which ofcourse is the main factor in this game. And i would feel sorry for the Cumans if they never got any action, just because I don't like their home.

[Bacon!]

when i played as the Cumans i went to Tunis and attacked the Moors and Sicily, that was fun

[Old Geezer]

Move into some heavily forested area so that their cheesy horse archers can have a challenge.

[PerXX]

So far, it's a tie between Italy and the spanish peninsula.
I'll start my game in around 4-5 hours, and then start heading in the direction of whatever has the most votes at that time.

[moosey]

great stuff

[obbob]

lol, imagine if the story went...the Khan set off with his massive army on 3 ships, then some stupid pirate ship came and sunk them. Stupid overpowered Pirate ships.

[Sonny WiFiHr]

America. Fight with Astecs if you can find one

[Friesian]

Good story PerXX. Ever thought about making a AAR?

[PerXX]

Good story PerXX. Ever thought about making a AAR?

Well, not really. But I might continue the story of the Cuman Exodus here in this thread.

[moosey]

call me a noob but what is an AAR? never been good with abbreviations lol

[moosey]

ah after action report, sorry about the double post

[Aldgarkalaughskel]

Italy would rock.

This is good stuff, include some pictures too.
And I think this should be moved to the AAR sub-forum.

[PerXX]

Khan Asim lay a extravagant bed, in Naples. He was old now, he could feel it in his bones. He would not have long time left on this earth. He did not mind much though. He had had a most glorious life. The Comans, once normads on the great plains in the far east, now held claim to a fair amount of Southern Italy, at the heart of Europe.

Alongside with two of his sons, Prince Hakki and Munir, he had taken Naples from the Sicilians, only a few months ago, finaly pushing them away from the mainland Italy. The Cuman now controlled all of the island Sicily, and the southern lands of Italy, Bari and now Naples too. The scouts in the watchtowers, he had ordered constructed along the borders, could see all the way to the city called Rome, where the Pope held residence. One day, that would be the capitol of the Cuman Empire, he thought to him self.

Not now though. His forces were spend, and the coffers empty. This was not the time for war. He wondered if his sons would manage to keep control of the growing empire. Hakki was a supreme warrior. Asim remembered with great pride how Hakki had engaged the sicilian crown prince, under the shadows of the volcano Vesuvius, and defeated him in glorious battle, to send the last sicilian troops out of Sicily.

He could defeat any enemy in battle, that much Asim knew for sure. But could he also rule? (Great Khan!) Well, time would tell. He would have good advisors at the very least. Several of his own children, and grandchildren had come of age, and all but one have shown great interest in the management of the public. As such, Palermo, Syracuse and Bari each had their own member of the Khan's family to govern them. (Great Khan!)

Suddently a man, barged through the doors, which swung open with a loud clang. His clothing marked him as a scout. 'Great Khan! I bring dire news!'
Clearly annoyed at having his chain of thoughts interrupted by this man, Khan Asim angrily sneered at the man.
The intruder bowed deeply; 'Great Khan! We are besieged! An immense army have gathered just outside the walls!

Khan Asim leaped up, pushed the scout aside, and hurried directly to the walls. When he arrived, Hakki was already there. As he reached the wall, and looked out from the battlements, his face turned grim. Outside the walls was a grand army. A quick assessment told him they was well over three times as numerous as his own forces. Even worse was the fact that a large part of his army consisted of cavalry, which would have a hard time to manouver within the castle walls. As he inspected the banners of the sieging army, he realised that this was not the Sicilians who had come to reclaim their capitol. This was an army out of Rome. These men wore the markings of the Pope!


He looked to Hakki to his left, and then to Munir, who had arrived at his right. The odds looked grim. Conflicting feelings surged through his mind. He was not afraid of death. In fact, he was most thankfull that he would have to chance to die in glorious battle, and not in his deathbed. But his children! He feared for their lives. This would be their greatest challenge yet.

He quickly regained control of his thoughts, and started yelling orders. His men fell into place, and prepared for the attack.

Alongside Hakki and Munir, he took place at the castle grounds.



In the distance, he heard the horns sound.


Would the Cuman Khanate be able to survive this?

[Warspite_TW]

Keep up the good work! I really enjoyed this. +rep for you.

[The Noble Lord]

Very interesting PerXX. Keep it up.
Continue your story.


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