War in 1700 Cont.

[Lady Ashenwyte]

 Groddil

Very well. Once Paris is safe, I shall journey there for my son's coronation.

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[Groddil]

Ashenwyte

Emperor Ashenwyte,
I have decided to agree to your plan. I am on my way to Paris now with a contingent of 5,000 guards. Please be advised that I also have 50,000 mercenaries spread across France, who can assist us in our scheme should we require them.
His Excelleny, King Liddorg I of Switzerland.

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His Excellency King Liddorg I's private records.

To whoever reading this.
This document contains important information on Swiss Troop Movements, for the King's eyes only. Do not read under penalty of death.
His Excellency Liddorg I, Ruler of Switzerland.

Swiss Troop Movements

Troops:
95,000 Soldiers within Switzerland.
5,000 Soldiers escorting King Liddorg to Paris.
50,000 Swiss Mercenaries deployed in France.
50,000 Swiss Guard deployed in the Papal States.
Conscription is not in effect.

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*5,000 Swiss soldiers begin to escort King Liddorg I to Paris.*

Meanwhile, in Russia...

*Tsar Vladimir Groddil I arrives in Kiev, as does the cargo from Portugal. The Tsar and his men march up to the palace gates.*
"Lord Soren! Open the gates, it is time for us to discuss something..."

*Led by Dimitri the Merciless, Russia's forces have pushed through much of Eastern Lithuania-Poland. Catching their neighbors unaware, the Russians suffered minimal losses and now control most of Lithuania-Poland. Dimitri and the bulk of the troops have surrounded Warsol, while the Cossacks are spread around the country weeding out the resistance.*

[Lady Ashenwyte]

 Groddil

Very well. The Prince moves to Paris with the Grandmaster. When our plan is complete, I will send 50,000 troops to France while we work out which areas we will get. He should be in Paris by the time you read this letter.

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*Prince Brocksword journeys to Paris with 5,000 men*

*The Italian fleet weeds out pirates threatening Italian and Spanish trade routes. This is done by Admiral Corax*

[LT Sandpaw]

OOC: Hey guys go easy on the names, and please don't be offended if I refer to you by forum name and not by your proper title. There is no way I'm going to remember them all, or even bother memorizing them.
Also hey everyone is copying my method of establish their country into the game. Cool.

IC:

For Lord Ashenwyte of Spain

Great King, it is true that our country shares boarders. And as seen in the East Russia has begun to claim lands that are not hers to take. If she should decide that we are no match for her power we may be forced to work together. My people will not like the idea of working with Spain, yet I see no alternative. However if you declare war and expect Portugal to aid you, it shall not be so. We shall only help defend these lands, Portugal will not be dragged into any wars involuntarily.

Salutations
~King Sandpaw II

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*The Portuguese East Indies company has, with the King's blessing, begun to raise a small army of Indian volunteers. The force is being formed for the concern of Chinese and other national invasion by European countries. They shall remain in India and along the islands as a shield against attack. Similar forces on a small scale are being created in Africa, should any outside forces attempt invasion.*

*A group of brave Dutchmen sail towards Greenland hoping to set up Colonies in the icy lands. The explorers are funded by the Portuguese, however few of the men are actually from Portugal.*

*All trade with Poland is put on hold during the Russian attack. Many trade caravans are forced to stop in Hapsburg, and Saxony waiting for the war to end. People in Lisbon and Amsterdam are concerned by the sudden attack. Seeing so many powerful neighbors surrounding them causes more then one wealthy citizen to become concerned that Portugal's wealth but small army would become a target for lager countries. King Sandpaw insist that the nation is well protected, however moral continues to fall as 20,000 more regulars are recruited for training.*

[Delthion]

-Count Radbot leads the rest of the army to fortify the Monarchy's northern border.
-Guntram the Rich meets minimal resistance, conquering Bavaria with few losses.

OOC: 20,000 men added to the professional army, 10,000 to the militia.

And of course they're German, so now you guys can't beat me.

[Lady Ashenwyte]

*Emperor Ashenwyte I personally funds multiple expeditions to America*

*One fleet is blown off course, and is headed to South America*

[Delthion]

-Guntram the Rich leads the newly expanded professional army in an assault of Venice.
-Count Radbot fortifies the Monarchy's borders with the new militia.

To LT

Greetings honorable lord! In such times as these, friends must be plentiful, and enemies few. I propose that we form an alliance, against the Russian tyrants that will eventually attempt to sweep across the land.

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[Søren]

*Kiev guard opens doors for Russian forces*

[Groddil]

Soren

Ah, Lord Soren. It is good to talk to you in person instead of sending all these letters. As you know by now, Dimitri has Warsaw surrounded. The Lithuania-Polish empire is on its last legs, and when it falls, that land shall be yours. No doubt Warsaw will be devastated in the battle, so you should stay here in Kiev for the time being. Besides, its a lot safer within Russia. I have no doubts that the other countries are plotting against us for what we have done today, but Russia will not falter. I have 100,000 men stationed in Siberia, watching China. They are coming here as we speak to serve as your personal army. They will keep order while my soldiers guard your borders. At this moment, I have no intentions to spread further west, we cannot make any more enemies. One more thing, the crates you see in your courtyard? They were a gift from King Sandpaw of Portugal. 50,000 gold. Keep it, use it to fix up your new kingdom. Now, we just have to sit tight and wait for Dimitri to arrive.

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*Dimitri the Merciless and his soldiers breach Warsaw. The Russian troops swarm over the streets to the castle. The Russians cut down the Royal Guard and capture the King of Lithuania-Poland. The Russian troops move up to the borders to protect against attack, while Dimitri and a small force transport the captured King to Kiev.*

*The Russian rear-guard of 100,000 soldiers leave Siberia for Kiev.*

Letter captured by your spies *cough*anyonecanreadthis*cough*

To the Ruler of Prussia,
My name is Tsar Vladimir Groddil I. As you may by now know, my forces have taken over Lithuania-Poland. You are cut off from Brandenburg and completely surrounded. While I have no intention of stretching my forces thinner by taking over more countries, I have intercepted letters between yourself and the King of Poland, and the results alarmed me. Taking part in conspiracies against Russia is a good way to die, so I am sending Dimitri the Terrible bring you back to Russia for execution. Your lands, and the lands of any other conspirators, are now granted to Lord Soren. Say your prayers and ask for mercy, because you shall not receive any from the Russian Empire.
Tsar Vladimir Groddil I, Ruler of Russia.

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*Dimitri's forces change course and head for Prussia.*

Tsar Vladimir Groddil I's private records.

To whoever reading this.
This document contains important information on Russian Troop Movements, for the Tsar's eyes only. Do not read under penalty of death.
Tsar Vladimir Groddil I, Ruler of Russia.

Russian Troop Movements

Troops:
548,300 regular troops and 249,870 cossacks stationed on the Borders.
100,000 serving Lord Soren in Lithuania-Poland.
200,000 across the empire.
45,000 stationed along with the navy at Ingria.
5,000 stationed in North Africa.
1,250 Soldiers and 130 Cossacks killed in the Invasion of Lithuania-Poland.
450 Soldiers killed in the Invasion of Prussia.

Ships:
6 1st Rate ships-of-the-line stationed in North Africa.
94 1st Rate ships-of-the-line docked at Ingria.
200 Ships-of-the-line ranging from 2nd rate to 4th rate docked at Ingria.
300 Frigates docked at Ingria.
400 Sloops docked at Ingria.

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[Delthion]

-Count Radbot attacks Saxony with the militia, they sustain minimal losses, the only resistance was bandits in the hills, the people were tired of their anarchy and welcomed Habsburg with open arms.
-Count Radbot leaves the professional soldiers to defend Saxony against Russia, and takes the militia back to Habsburg.
-Guntram the Rich marches into Venice, triumphant, and gains access to the sea.

OOC: 30,000 professional soldiers, 40,000 militia, 10 Galleons, 30 Caravels.

Total: 80,000 professional soldiers, 125,000 militia, 10 Galleons, 30 Caravels.

[Groddil]

Delthion

Dear Count Radbot of Klettgau,
Unfortunately, Tsar Vladimir Groddil I is in Kiev at the moment, but I was told to write you a letter. My name is Boyar Ivan Slavic. The Tsar knows of your recent push north into Saxony and would like to let you know he has no desire in attempting to conquer your lands. His only request is that, should you choose to take over Brandenburg, you deliver the former ruler here to Russia to answer to the Tsar for his crimes.
Yours honorably, Boyar Ivan Slavic, Chancellor of the Russian Empire.

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*Dimitri the Merciless and his forces push into Prussia. After a bloody standoff, they capture the country's ruler.*

[Hickory]

The Ottoman Empire declares open war against the forces of Sweden and Russia, disgusted by their attempt to take over Europe. The Sultan publicly displays a letter signed by Tsar Groddil himself, showing the treachery of Russia and the true plans of the Tsar.

Publicly displayed letter from Tsar Groddil to the Sultan

Most Honorable Sultan Sagetip of the Ottoman Empire,
As you may be aware Lord Daskar, ruler of Sweden, and I have formed an alliance and plan to annihilate all opposition within Europe. I am glad to say that you are not included among the opposition. We wish to extend an offer of peace to you in the hopes of forming an alliance. Should our plan succeed, we will be fine with your choosing of conquered nations to expand your powerful empire.
Yours Faithfully, Tsar Vladimir Groddil I, Ruler of Russia.

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[Delthion]

To Vladmir Groddil I

I find this perfectly agreeable. I hope that we can come to more agreements such as these in the future.

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[Groddil]

Public Notice from Boyar Ivan Slavic

To the nations of Europe, in particular Sultan Sagetip of the Ottoman Empire,
After viewing the letter you have so generously made public, I have noticed that the letter you were sent was not stamped with the Royal Seal, and thus cannot be verified as actually being sent from the Tsar. Your declaration of war is most inconvenient.
Boyar Ivan Slavic, Chancellor of Russia.

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Sagetip

Most Honorable Sultan Sagetip,
As you are aware, the Tsar is preoccupied in Kiev at the moment. I have no love for Groddil either, and with my assistance, you will be able to defeat him easily. The tsar is unaware of your declaration of war, so I can convince him to relocate to Poltava, then move all Russian troops away from the borders between our countries. A small force of your soldiers should be able to slip in and assassinate the Tsar. I will take over Russia and hand our conquered territories to you as a sign of good faith.
Boyar Ivan Slavic, Chancellor of Russia

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*Dimitri the Merciless arrives in Kiev with the captured rulers of Lithuania-Poland and Prussia.*

*100,000 Russian troops from Siberia arrive in Kiev.*

[Hickory]

The publicity officer of the Sultan's cabinet claims that the letter on display (and read) by the general public was a close replica of the real thing and was made so that any Russian spies did not steal it to discredit the Ottoman Empire. The Sultan urges that the Chancellor check again.