Armies of Mighty Poland but soon to be Germany (Riverlands Muster Thread)

[The Mad Skylord]

Armies of the Riverlands

29'250 Light Infantry
13'076 Archers
4'100 Polearms
3'638 Heavy Infantry
1'838 Light Cavalry
1412 Heavy Cavalry
1600 Knights of the Riverlands
54'914 Men

[Lord Dread]

A raven would arrive at Riverrun, sealed with the eagle of House Mallister.

To Lord Hoster Tully,
our men stand ready for the course of the rebellion and will ride loyal into battle.
Before we can follow your call, I will have to investigate the absence of Lord Rushmoor and his host, given that he is the only vassal lord, who has not followed our call.
I fear that the henchmen of the Targaryen might have made their move already and have either intercepted his movements or, worse, convinced him to fight for their side.
In light of my brother's death by the hands of the Mad King, I can't risk the safety of the Riverlands for ignoring the absence of one important vassal of mine.
When these lines reach Riverrun, I can hope that you can reason my decision, mylord and, if necessary reinforce our position, should no further message of mine arrive at your camp.
Should you order me otherwise, I shall follow your command obediently, though I fear that I will already be at Rushmoor, when your answer arrives, mylord.

May we be victorious and avenge those, who were murdered by the Targaryens.

Above the Rest
Lord Jason Mallister, Lord of Seagard
[SIGNED AND SEALED]

[Lucius Malfoy]

Host of Harrenhal (18,075 men)

Commander: Duncan Whent, Lord of Harrenhal Traits: +1 Battle, +9 Duel, +8 Survival Equipment: Partial Plate (+20 hp, +4 Duels, +2 Survival) and a bastard sword (+4 Duels, +4 Survival) Professional Army - 1,800 men 2x Mercenary Crossbowmen 4x Mercenary Heavy Infantry Levy of Harrenhal - 14,000 men 10,500 Light Infantry 3,500 Archers Militia of Harrenhal - 2,275 men 867 Polearms 650 Archers 325 Heavy Infantry 325 Light Cavalry 108 Heavy Cavalry

Host of the Red Fork (1,250 men)

Commander: Roger Whent, Guardian of the Red Fork Traits: +2 Battle, +2 Duel, +2 Survival Equipment: N/A Professional Army - 500 men 500 Riverland Knights Levy of Red Fork - 750 men 562 Light Infantry 188 Archers

Lord Duncan Whent and Ser Roger, his brother, arrive at the Riverland's encampment.

[Adamat]

Stannis Baratheon was present, ready to be of service to Lord Hoster, and, indirectly, his brother.

Traits (5): +2 Battles, +2 Logistician, +1 Survival

[Lord Dread]

An outrider arrived at the camp of Lord Tully, dressed in the colours of House Mallister. The messenger delivered a message, being written and sealed by Lord Jason himself, stating that he will arrive at the camp within the next weeks (10.8 hours).
Lord Mallister further states, that the royalists have neither taken a foothold within the Riverlands already and that Lord Rushmoor was convinced to join with his militia forces the forces of his overlord.
Over 4,000 men will faithfully arrive at Riverrun, awaiting further orders of House Tully to reinforce the ranks of the rebellion.

[The Mad Skylord]

Lord Hoster called his bannermen to a war council.

[Adamat]

Stannis attended.

[The Mad Skylord]

Army of Lord Hoster

6'000 Light Infantry
6'000 Archers
4'100 Polearms
3'638 Heavy Infantry
1'838 Light Cavalry
1412 Heavy Cavalry
1600 Knights of the Riverlands
23'588 Men
Commanders:
Lord Hoster Tully
+3 Battles, +3 Survival, +2 Wealth, +2 Logistician

Lord Warden of the Blue Fork, Ser Brynden Tully
+3 Battles, +3 Duels, +3 Charisma

Guardian of the Ruby Ford, Ser Roger Whent
+2 Battle, +2 Duel, +2 Survival

Stannis Baratheon
+2 Battles, +2 Logistician, +1 Survival

Army of Lord Duncan Whent

23'250 Light Infantry
7'076 Archers
30'326 Men

Commander:
Lord Duncan Whent
+1 Battle, +9 Duel, +8 Survival
Equipment: Partial Plate (+20 hp, +4 Duels, +2 Survival) and a bastard sword (+4 Duels, +4 Survival)

[The Mad Skylord]

Lord Tully glanced around the assembled lord. "My friends, I will take the bulk of our main forces and march south to clear a route for the forces of Arryn and the North. My goal will be to attempt to crush the main forces of the Crownlands - presumably under the Hand of the King or Prince Rhaegar - and unite with Lord Baratheon.

Lord Whent, you will take your host and secure the crossings for the Northerners and for the Valesmen. I want you to force the Loyalist strongholds in the Riverlands to surrender. Then, combined with Lord Mallister, you will march south to join the campaign against the Royalists. I will trust you to conduct your own campaign, although I will attempt to keep closely in touch with you. Now gentlemen, to war!"

[Lord Dread]

During the next weeks, Lord Mallister's army arrived to meet with those, who are still present at Lord Hoster's camp.
As he promised, his full militia force came with him.

Host of Lord Mallister

Commanders: Lord Jason Mallister: +20 HP, Survival +5, Duel +6, Battle +3; armored with Partial Plate (without boni: Survival +3, Duel +2, Battle +3)
Ser Manfred Mallister, uncle of Lord Mallister (aux)
Lord Hawick, Lord of Gravesham (NPC Lord)
Lord Grell, Lord of Martlet Bay (NPC Lord)
Lord Rushmoor, Lord of Rushmoor (NPC Lord)

Retiniue of Lord Jason: Siege Engineer

Mallister forces:
733 Polearms
950 Archers
600 Heavy Infantry
475 Light cavalry
192 Heavy cavalry

Vasall forces:

500 Polearms
375 Archers
188 Heavy Infantry
188 Light Cavalry
63 Heavy Cavalry

Total: 4,263 men

OOC: Given that the war council was attended, when Mallister technically marched with his forces, I assume that he's not aware of what was discussed.

[Lucius Malfoy]

Lord Mallister is met with Lord Duncan Whent, the young commander of the Riverland's second host.

My Lord Mallister, Lord Tully has named me in command of 30,000 men who are to cooperate with you in securing the northern approach of the Riverlands for our Northern and Vale allies.

[Lord Dread]

Lord Jason lowered his head briefly.

"It is good to hear, that Lord Hoster has faith in you, given the ammount of men", he said diplomatic, "Given our position, it might be in our main interest it might be wise to move to Lord Harroway's Town, as the ferries of the Lordship will provide Lord Arryn and Lord Stark a safe passage over the river, if we can keep controll over them. Had the banners of Lord Darry arrived at Riverrun, mylord?"

[Lucius Malfoy]

I would agree with you, Lord Mallister. Let us see if we can at least convince the Lord Roote to change sides with a show of force! Otherwise, I will gladly storm the castle and drag the traitor out myself!

As for the word of banners of Lord Darry, Lord Whent was uncertain.

​I have been told nothing yet, Lord Mallister.

[Lord Dread]

"Indeed, mylord", Mallister said while musing, "Given the ammount of unarmed warriors I saw at our campsite, I presume it might be best to send forward my army first, as your host might get some attention if we're not careful. Should Darry have alligned himself with the Crown and only wait for an opportunity to surprise our forces, my scouts will not only be fast enough to warn your troops of potential danger, but it will also minimize the loss of manpower, should my force get lured into a trap by the Royalists. With a postponed movement, our chances are also better to surprise the enemy in his rear, as he might not suspect a larger host approaching, when hunting an assumingly easy prey."
He mused while thinking the plan through.
"And should nothing happen on our way, it doesn't matter. Once the armies are at Harroway's Town we can ensure that siege weapons are build immidiately. When your forces arrive and Lord Roote was not impressed at all by our presence, we gain an advantage in terms of time. The sooner Harroway's Town bows to Lord Hoster's authority, the better it is for our course. While it also saves probably more lives for us and our allies."


OOC: I already have send the Mallister force a day ago to Lord Harroway's Town, so we already can prepare siege weapons, when your troops arrive. Even if the city is fortified, we would save some immense time to secure the ferries, should the Battle at King's Landing end in a bad way and in case they need reinforcements or a fast retreat route.
Timewise it barely matters now, as no moderation happened though far - however, it's benefitial, as it means that we already have a siege ongoing since the day Mallister arrived, thus making it easier to gain controll over the castle and we would also have the scout rolls, I made earlier on, already. (See below)
That way it also benefits your army, as it moves 125% faster, if it's only consisted out of Light Infantry, Light Cavalry and Archers - provided Whent doesn't lead Heavy Infantry and Cavalry as well, only know what Skylord gave you.

Another info, Mallister btw made on his way via scout rolls: Neither Harroway's Town nor Darry inhabits any troops except the garrison.

[Pontifex Maximus]

A raven arrives from Lord Tywin Lannister by means of desperate ravens sent to the closest keeps within the Riverlands (you can assess a proper time penalty for this raven actually finding his army)

"Lord Hoster,

Word has reached my ears of the battle outside King's Landing. I move now immediately to engage the force that drove you off. I advise you to rally your men as quickly as possible and march south again, surely this army cannot stand up to more sustained attacks. My force approaches from the south.

Signed,
Lord Tywin Lannister
Lord of Casterly Rock
Warden of the West
Shield of Lannisport"

[Iron Aquilifer]

OOC: Since Whent's army can't actually accommodate the Frey militia, they should now be attached to Lord Hoster's.
Stevron
- 3 wealth
- 3 battle
- 2 survival
- 2 charisma
- 2 joust

Emmon
- 3 survival
- 3 battle
- 3 capture
- 2 assassin

Frey Professionals/Militia
- 300 Household Cav
- 1,800 Heavy Cav
- 200 Archers

Frey Vassal Militia
- 50 Heavy Cav
- 150 Light Cav
- 150 Heavy Inf
- 400 Polearms
- 300 Archers

[Iron Aquilifer]

Following the battle at Kingslanding, Doran dispatches a small party under the rainbow banner of peace to Hoster's host. They wish to express the condolences of the prince and deliver a letter, which the riders claim is to be distributed to the leading rebels.

Rebels,

For as long as my beloved sister and her children are under threat of death by the King, dorne must defy you. Once they are reclaimed from the clutches of King Scab, then what men are left to me will return home. For the dishonour Rhaegar has forced my sister to bear, I offer no resistance to his removal, in favour of a regnet council for Elia's children. They would be betrothed to members of the rebel paramouncies, so that peace and stability and return to this realm.

signed, with styling

[Alexandrine]

OOC: I posted this last week, my troops should be merged with Harrenhalls, but not yet in this thread.

Commander:
Olyvar Rivers
Skills (8 base points)
3+ Battle
2+ Survival
2+ Duel
1+ Capture

Army of Maidenpool (Levy + Militia)
Light Infantry 3850
Polearm 200
Heavy Infantry 200
Archers 1650
Heavy Calvary 100

Total men: 6.000