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Post by Pitman on Jul 4, 2014 19:38:04 GMT -6
Asher continued to make his way to Magnes Port, with keeping low profile and covering his tracks he managed to get close to a nearby village. When arriving someone from the village found him near exhausted which helped him to a nearby small buildings which belonged to the village chief. There he sat thinking how far he had to do to keep himself save.
'With the rebels out there I need to get to Magnes Port then to Valhedge.', Asher thought as he sat down.
The Chief soon arrived an elderly man but one could tell he was a warrior in his youth, likely fought in the Imperial War 40 years ago.
"I hear you arrived in our village this morning, looking both ragged and tired. As well from the looks of your clothing I can tell your likely of Noble birth and ran into trouble?", The chief soon asked.
"You can say that again, right I am Dragoon Asher Rorke I... ran into trouble not too far from here.", Asher soon said with a bit of a forebodding.
"I see, I take it was bandits?", the Chief soon asked.
"Yes well no actually, more like rebels.", Asher then added which gave the Chief a pause as a young woman came in with cups of coffee.
"Rebels? My is that interesting.", the Chief said in a way made Asher wonder if he knew something Asher didn't.
He took a sip of his coffee which tasted good, then gave his thanks to the young woman.
"My granddaughter makes the best coffee in the Village of Hillna. Regardless hearing this now gives me own suspensions and confirms it.", the elderly chief soon said drinking his coffee once more.
"Suspicions? Chief you know what is going on in Paemir since I left a month ago?", Asher soon asked.
"Rumors... bad ones, its spread even to this village. Many disgruntled people displaced by the Imperial Raids and lords taking advantage of a situation that has grown dire. We are lucky to be here in the western portion but rumors been flying in the east more and more villages are at the brink. Two years of bad harvest and a central authority who continue to punish trade. It has never been this bad before even as the bad blood from those with much more never has gotten this bad.", the Chief then informed him which Asher's head went up.
"The rebels were lead by a man who seems to have a quite distaste in nobles. Showing from your demeanor you looked to to be former soldier who fought in the previous war. They were going on that entire villages were drafted and nearly destroying what was left of their population. Any of this ring a bells?", Asher soon asked.
"Hrmm I am a simple man young Rorke but I have hear rumors. Rumors of something similar.", the Chief soon said which got Asher's attention.
"Those rumors are?", Asher soon asked.
"That the Paemir Military Council is drafting more boys in preparation of something large. There has even been rumors of mass rounding up of citizens as well with most disappearing over night. They have been spreading all over so quickly many commoners are starting to think of this as true.", the Chief informed Asher.
"Strange... what the hell is going on.", Asher soon said which the Chief got up leaving Asher with saying, "Rest for now I already have told our militia to keep in eye on the town. For now your safe so do not worry."
Asher soon was left alone with him commenting, "Safe... huh but for how long?"
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Post by Rabite on Jul 4, 2014 22:30:12 GMT -6
[Back the rebel camp...]
It's been a few days since Asher had escaped from his captivity, so the camp has already been abandoned. Any material that could be savaged would already have been done, so only a pile of waste remains in the area. The army that Keiana and the others have asked to save Asher would have arrived, but not be able to find anything except that some trails lead to the North East...
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[To the North of Port Magnes]
As time passes, more and more people join the rebels for different reasons. Some agree that Paemir need to be liberated from the current clans, some wishes to gain wealth and power from the victories, while others simply wanted to be employed for combat. Of course, most if not all of the new recruits are simply the common men with no training, but they're armed with the equipments that were taken from the lords that kept them chained, so they could still have some level of fighting ability.
Though their commander's main goal is to make the clans pay, that doesn't affect their overall mission of getting those that support them to fight together with them against the clans, so they welcome those that share similar views against the Paemir clans. But recruiting them one by one is not enough to form an army, they need combat experience and resources, both of which could be obtained by attacking more villages.
With a fairly large amount of Levies joining their ranks, it makes it more difficult to carry out complex tactics in a group, so the plans became more simple. The commander knew that Asher's friends had escaped to get help, so they have decided to make use of the situation. The rebels took a different route, and wait until the Magnes Port army has moved towards their former camp. Though the defenders have left, there is still a decent number of trained men in the Port, so they did not aim for the larger area. Instead, they target the villages around, as with reduced numbers due to their rescue operations, the remaining troops at the port would be reluctant to move in the case that more rebels are waiting.
This time they attack at night, making use of the enemy's lack of knowledge of their location and numbers. The army slowly and quietly approaches to as close as possible, once they done so, the Levies would open fire with their rifles towards the visible guards and armed men near the gates. Though they have little to no training, it doesn't mean their blind, so their shots would still go in the general direction. No matter how low the accuracy is, it would not be as much of a problem if you could make that up with numbers. The Levies just kept on firing, trying to hit as much enemies as possible, as only be doing that would they be able to fight off any trained soldiers.
Behind the Levies are two Jaggi Armored Light Vehicle that the Rebels managed to buy or have plundered from areas they attacked, it might be an Exion design but it's one of the most produced unit in Zalboria, so it can't prove anything... in truth they're actually not responsible for this, the two vehicles were sold to a local merchant caravan, but was attacked by the rebels and taken before the merchants could make use of it. Now it stays in the shadows behind the Levies, ready to use their turrets to mow down any enemies that dares to come out.
The Cavalry stays hidden, and watch from the side. If the enemies move out to fight against the Levies, then they would charge into the enemies and destroy them. If not then the Levies could grind down the enemies and finish them off with little damage, either way it'll be beneficial to the Rebels.
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[Paemir Rebels]
45x Paemir Rebel Heavy Cavalry (7.7mm Bolt Action Rifle, Heavy Glaive, Cavalry Saber) (5) 170x Paemir Rebel Light Cavalry (Shortbow, Cavalry Saber, Molotov Cocktail, Frag Grenade, Flash Bang, Tear Gas Grenade, Nets)(5) 88x Paemir Rebel Levies (Bayonet Short Sword, 8x50mm Paemir 872 Bolt Action Rifle) (5)
2x Jaggi Armored Light Vehicle (60/60) (1x 2-Barrel 7.92mm Machine Gun, 2x 7.7mm Machine Gun) -12x Paemir Rebel Levies (Bayonet Short Sword, 8x50mm Paemir 872 Bolt Action Rifle) (5)
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Post by Pitman on Jul 5, 2014 2:03:14 GMT -6
With the night came, the villages themselves were already on alert. Keiana's warning though came much too late for this one as the village of Eamia only had militia. In fact this attack would face no noble lord nor soldiers but regular people like themselves. When the attack came a bell began to ring that enemies were coming. The militia who were guarding all instantly fell. With no mercy towards them the militia quickly took positions.
"Enemy raid!! Everyone to arms one man soon said with a bullet going through his head.", one milita man soon said.
With most coming out of the barracks wearing whatever they had soon they were all mowed down by machine gun fire from the Jahhi Armored Light Vehicles. Soon no more shots could be heard as it was now safe for the bandits to move in. On a closer inspection the bandits will notice the people they shot had no visible uniforms and helmets looked a bit old. In fact they would now recognize the various people they attack were simply militia using plain clothing and looked they lived here. In fact most of them all look no older then 18 or 19 years old, regular kids to be precise. After all the older adults were called on by their Lord Viscount Magnes to move against a bandit camp thus taking most of the fully trained men and left greenhorns to defend the village.
Elsewhere
The flag of Clan Magnes could be seen as they arrived at the location, looking around they noticed the tracks leading north east.
"Lieutenant it seems the enemy already broke camp.", a Master Sergent soon said with his own nod. When looking though they were expecting a smaller camp but what they found was evidence of a larger camp almost like a size of a full regiment.
"Say... there was only less a hundred was the intel right?", the Lieutenant soon asked his second in command.
"Yes but from we can see.", the Master Sergent was saying which got the Lieutenant realizing something.
"For now we will head back to Magnesport have the militia who are blustering our forces return to their village when we pass it. We must report to his lord this is no small bandits... this might be an army, not sure of origin but possibly Imperial.", the Lieutenant soon ordered which made him nod, without knowing the truth yet.
With Asher
Asher sighed as he sleep in the upper part of the Chief's house, a good night's rest was needed but he was restless he soon got up to head to the buildings balcony as he began to look around.
"Peaceful huh, I am still wondering why is this rebel think he is doing. Some nobles maybe dicks that is true but to go so far to try to spark a rebellion.", Asher was saying to himself then stopped then continues, "He is an idiot... blinded by revenge he is only going to destroy our autonomy and bring Paemir only ruin."
Staying silent Asher then only soon sighes then says to no one, "You know I never gave you a proper thank you."
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Post by Rabite on Jul 5, 2014 2:35:29 GMT -6
[North of Port Magnes]
Whatever that might remain in the village are quickly held by gun point, and were tied up. The few that attempted to resist are taken and killed in front of the others, to make an example of those that tries to resist. But other than that, those that followed the orders of the rebels were generally unharmed. The houses of the ruling classes were plundered, and the Levies leads the villagers out of the village. Before they were able to be led out, the Commander walks over and stand before them.
"Angry? Scared? Well you should be, wondering why your lord didn't send help? Well I can tell you why, that's because he's too busy sending the army to perform the personal wishes of the clans, off to save a member of the 'noble and proud' Rorke clan. That's why the Paemir army is, not an army that'll protect their people, just a tool of Paemirian clans to carry out whatever values they force on their people... don't worry, as long as you don't fight back, we're not going to kill you. We just wanted to... show you something."
The villagers were led to a far distance away, far enough so that no one nearby would notice the group, but just enough so they could see the village. They're fairly far away from the roads, so they shouldn't encounter anyone that might be traveling.
While the villagers were led away, the others get ready. First they tore apart some of the buildings, and pile it in the center of the town. Some of the bodies of the deceased are moved from their places, towards the center of the town, and are then placed next to walls or piled with the building materials to make it seem like they're burning the bodies. Then they start to set up series of traps using their grenades, gunpowder of the ammo of the militias, and any flammable materials they have on hand and could find in the village. These are all used to set up many, many series of traps which are then wired to the bodies that were moved. The moment that any of the booby trapped bodies were touched, the traps would all be set off at once, and create a massive explosion that were not only destroy the entire village, but also kill anyone that were inside. The traps were placed mostly in the center of the town, so the traps would only activate once a good number of the troops have moved inside.
The walls were left alone, but locked tight and barricade up somewhat, so it would take time for the attackers to break through. The amount of body and destruction would help cover the intention of the rebels, making it seem like any other one of their attack on Paemir villages. Once everything is ready, they set the pile in the center of the town on fire, as a lure for the Magnes army to come check out the village. As for the fire possibly setting off the traps, the stone piled around it would be able to keep that in check. They then leave using the few remaining exits, and destroys it after they're gone. Moving away from the village, they take another position just as far away as the captured villagers and Rebel Levies, and prepare for the next plan.
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[With Asher]
A voice seems to return Asher's thanks. The woman that rescued Asher before still seems to be around, and she just noticed something that he didn't.
"It is my job. But you might want to take a look to the East."
She's referring to the fire that was just started up, over at the village that the rebels have attacked.
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[Paemir Rebels]
45x Paemir Rebel Heavy Cavalry (7.7mm Bolt Action Rifle, Heavy Glaive, Cavalry Saber) (5) 170x Paemir Rebel Light Cavalry (Shortbow, Cavalry Saber, Molotov Cocktail, Frag Grenade, Flash Bang, Tear Gas Grenade, Nets)(5) 88x Paemir Rebel Levies (Bayonet Short Sword, 8x50mm Paemir 872 Bolt Action Rifle) (5)
2x Jaggi Armored Light Vehicle (60/60) (1x 2-Barrel 7.92mm Machine Gun, 2x 7.7mm Machine Gun) -12x Paemir Rebel Levies (Bayonet Short Sword, 8x50mm Paemir 872 Bolt Action Rifle) (5)
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Post by Pitman on Jul 5, 2014 3:02:02 GMT -6
Asher soon moved his head when she said east which then in then saw a fire not too far in the distance.
"One of the villages... large fire... no... its them.", Asher soon realizing that they were going so far to burn one of the villages to the ground.
"I need to wake the chief up if their that close this village will be in danger as well!", Asher soon said moving quickly headed back in to wake the Chief up.
With the Company
"Sir there is fire at the village!!", one of the Highlanders soon shouted.
"Quickly back to the village on the double!", the Lieutenant ordered.
Quickly they moved with great speed.
Magnesport
"So what you think of those bandits with the D Company went to investigate?", one of the guards soon asked.
"Hell if I know, lately there has been talk that bandit attacks on nearby region. But to attack Wyvernmill... these bandits must be bold.", the second guard soon asked.
"Regardless with them dealing with them it sho- hey look over there!", the guard soon asked.
Both soon looked to see a light of fire in the distance at a nearby village. During this Keiana sat in her room in the Magnes Mansion looking out the window in worry, every night she forced herself up still worried about Asher.
"That idiot... going off and trying to be hero. Does he realize how important he is for the future? Really... sometimes I think James was right. But still.... wait that light...", Keiana soon said noticing the fire.
At the village
D Company arrived as fast as they could, they were in formation bringing up their 899 Bolt Action Rifles. Moving in formation they moved into the village but what was weird was they were meant with silence.
"Lieutenant...", Master Sergeant whispered as they moved into the village cautiously with their weapons drawn looking around.
"Odd... where is everyone.", another soldier asked.
As they made their way coming to the center soon they were meet with a gruesome sight, which would make anyone stomach sick.
"Their...", the Master Sergeant soon said.
"They massacred the entire village and then put them up like trophies.", another soldier soon said.
The Lieutenant stopped thinking about something, this was itself off and didn't feel right.
"Strange...", the Lieutenant said well one of the militia put his rifle down and he ran towards the nearby body seeing his son.
"My son... no... no... no!!", he soon cried.
"Lieutenant?", Master Sergent soon asked.
"They had time to move the bodies to the middle to do this, unless their quick they must still be around. If so why do this only for... wait stop that Man!!", the Lieutenant shouted as the Militia soon grabbed the body before anyone could stop him then suddenly a massive explosion rocked the town.
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Post by Rabite on Jul 5, 2014 10:56:25 GMT -6
[North of Port Magnes]
After the trap has been set, the Cavalry regroup with the Levies, and the Command begins to talk to the captured villagers again.
"Now, you can see, the army is but of little use but for the Paemirian clans to show how important 'pride and honor' is to them... they can't save you. I'll give you all two choices... one to join us. What we aim for is a Paemir that places more interest on the lives of its people, not on personal values. So if there are anyone of you that do not wish to be treated like dogs by the clans, then we welcome you to take up arms and join our ranks. As for those that don't... well, you're free to go. Though we kill with no mercy, you could see that only those that resist us has been shot, even during our past few attacks we rarely target the unarmed. So we won't be killing anyone of you that refuses... perhaps you could, escape off to Port Magnes, if you still think the Paemir Army could save you. Now take your choices and go, tell the rest of Paemir, that we the 'Faceless Terrors' shall bring forth destruction to the false values that the Paemirian clans swore upon!"
Those that are unwilling to join are untied and sent away to the South, while those that agrees with them would wait here. A few moments later another team, the one that helped in capturing Asher, arrive and take the new recruits to another place for training. They also brought more explosives for the combat team to use, allowing them to restock on Grenades and other weapons.
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That of course is not all, they spent quite some effort to build up that trap, and they're not going to waste it on dealing with a single company. Next they make use of the situation, by moving some distance ahead, and laying an ambush at the road between the village and the Port. They however, did not unleash the ambush on the first pass through of the enemies, instead they wait until they have returned. Not only would they be less alert compared to their trip to investigate the village, but they might possibly be carrying bodies or other evidence as they return, making it more easy to carry out a surprise attack.
They are positioned so that the Levies are equally placed on the two sides, hidden behind hills to cover their existence, with a Jaggi ALV on each side as fire support. It wouldn't be nearly as easy if they try to carry out the same plan in a more flat area such as Exion, but with the large amount of hills here in Paemir, the difficulty level would be much lower. They of course, stay further away from the road during the first pass through, to further lower the chance of being discovered.
The Cavalry does the same by staying hidden and far away, but then after a bit of time has pass since the first pass through of the enemies, they would move back to the road, and light up their torches. Making it seem like that the Cavalry has went around the Magnes army, and is trying to carry out a raid or siege on the Port while some of the army is away or distracted. Their actual number is still not too clear, even with the escaping villagers informing the Magnes army, normal civilians would less likely to be able to give a detailed and accurate number. Nevertheless, the firework shown at the village would make the estimated numbers much higher than the initial 100ish that Keiana had guessed.
The main goal of the Cavalry is to force any army that have moved to check out the village to have to rush back, making them more tired and have less ability to be alert of their surroundings, increasing the chance of success for the ambush. The Cavalry are also mounted, so if anything goes wrong, they could simply avoid combat and retreat before they take too much casualties.
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[With Asher]
The explosion seems to have got the woman to stop and cover her eyes, she didn't say anything for a few moments until the light dies down, before saying a few more things to Asher.
"That man is a lot more dangerous than you have expected, at this rate all of Paemir would be in flames... perhaps you might want to consider putting down your pride and ask for help, from a source that's much more experienced at such tactics."
That person is of course, Gransela and James. Fierce warriors that uses merciless tactics on the battlefield, Gransela would have less trouble in dealing with a group like the Rebels, having more mobility and experience in dealing with other Cavalry forces. But of course it would be costly, again, for Asher to ask James for help even more than the ones he's receiving now.
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[Paemir Rebels "Faceless Terrors"]
45x Paemir Rebel Heavy Cavalry (7.7mm Bolt Action Rifle, Heavy Glaive, Cavalry Saber) (5) 170x Paemir Rebel Light Cavalry (Shortbow, Cavalry Saber, Molotov Cocktail, Frag Grenade, Flash Bang, Tear Gas Grenade, Nets)(5) 88x Paemir Rebel Levies (Bayonet Short Sword, 8x50mm Paemir 872 Bolt Action Rifle) (5)
2x Jaggi Armored Light Vehicle (60/60) (1x 2-Barrel 7.92mm Machine Gun, 2x 7.7mm Machine Gun) -12x Paemir Rebel Levies (Bayonet Short Sword, 8x50mm Paemir 872 Bolt Action Rifle) (5)
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Post by Pitman on Jul 8, 2014 22:38:55 GMT -6
With Asher
When the chief up and much of the entire village up after the explosion rocked the night many of the villagers had worries on their face. Asher looked at the nearby Chief who a veteran frowned on what he looked. Turning to Asher he soon says, "I seems they would go that far..."
Asher's head perked as he heard this which meant he knew more then he let on. With soon asking, "The rebels right?"
"Yes, it seems they have just massacred the nearby village of Soles. If their going that far...,", the Chief said which Asher understood what that meant.
Nodding he soon gathered everyone in the village as the distance fire could be seen. During that Asher soon walked back where his 'protector' was and soon hears what she said next which made Asher pause.
"You know people of Paemir are very prideful. Especially when it comes to these kind of situations, we normally handle it ourselves. Paemir problems belongs to Paemirians, but so far Gransela has been more willing to help unlike the lords you serve.", Asher soon said which of course meant the Exion Clan, but he wasn't done he soon adds, "But even if its our problems I will keep in mind of the offer your liege has given. It will be taken into consideration when I get back to Valhedge. After all I have no such power to make that decision without the approval of the Military Council, and Margrave Bachelet."
Magnesport
The fires could be seen from the distance and the explosion loud enough that all within Magnesport could hear it. Everyone was getting up as looked to the north where the village was which got some average commoners a bit panicked after all an attack like this never regularly happens and some were even thinking the Empire was attack.
"What is going on?", one woman soon asked in a crowd as many were walking up to the nearby walls to get a view.
"I am not sure.", another man soon said as the entire city guard were moving quickly to the city walls themselves, they were totally on alert with their rifles already ready, after all they were warned of Bandits.
"Damn Soles is on fire... didn't D Company went that way?", one of the guards asked another.
"They were but if the village is on fire and that explosion...", another guard said which soon began to think, they were likely under attack.
Well this was happening back at the mansion Keiana was staring into the distance, as the explosion surprised her but at most made her worry.
"At this rate they will all panic... if these bandits are willing to attack Wyvernmill and a village who says they wouldn't strike..", Keiana soon said with realizing something and soon prompted to get dressed extremely quickly.
Though a Princess of Zalboria, she simply began putting what clothing the Viscount Magnes's wife gave her. With Lord Magnes out to Valhedge the Lady of the Magnesport and the Captain of the Guard of Magnesport were in charge of its defense. She briskly moved from her room, and even others in the mansion were fully up as many were looking out at windows. She soon made down stairs noticing the a few guards at a nearby room which was open, likely a meeting room.
"Has there been any word from D Company?", a older voice soon asked.
"None sir even so the short wave radios have interference it would be hard to get in contact unless we send a rider out.", another man soon said.
"All this happening as both Viscount Wyvern and Viscount Magnes are at Valhedge during the annual conference.", an older female voice said which Keiana recognized as Lady Jen Magnes the wife to Viscount Magnes.
When Keiana came to the room she soon noticed all were around a table with seemed to be a map of the Viscounty of Magnes. Looking down she saw various piece which represented military companies. After all she learned much when with her brother Kylan, when he discussed his dreams of going on the field of battle. A Silly notion after all usually young men who go to war end out dead most of the time. Thus why Keiana always thinks the ones with most experience should lead the military affairs til one learned enough. As she soon entered one of the Lieutenants soon bows and says, "Lady Anna Greenmere, please currently we are-"
"Allow her in after all she was the one who warned us of these bandits.", the Captain of Guard Kei soon ordered.
"Yes sir.", the Lieutenant soon said as they were still discussing much.
"I do hope you had a good nights rest Lady Greenmere.", Lady Jen Magnes soon said as she looked like she just woke up.
"Rest can only do so much especially what is going on at the moment.
"As we are continuing, the explosion rocked at the village of Soles where a fire was reported from our looking glass. D Company was sent to rescue the young Dragoon Asher Rorke, with the thought of not many bandits. So far I can haphazardly to guess the village of Soles was likely attacked by these bandits, as for D Company no word at all.
"That should suffice Captain.", Lady Jen soon said looking at the map, she was wearing night clothing with a robe covering her body to keep it warm.
She was much older to Keiana and even older then her mother so Keiana gave much respect to the olden Lady as courtesy dictated it. Regardless hearing all so far that has transpired she was even more worried about Asher, which was making her think has something changed since she began this journey with Asher. She had to be strong but the more she spent with Asher the more she felt she should put the mission at hand in the back burner. Such thoughts were poison, after all the fate of this region and the fate the kingdom as a whole was in the balance. She didn't like Zalborian killing Zalborians and would do everything in her power to stop it even if it meant betraying her own father who she saw as a fool and never seeing the big picture. Getting this far she even suspects Exion and her uncle had other plans which she wondered about it.
'First the Society attack during the Trial, then the Jade Company showing up at the right time, and now this... something doesn't feel right almost like... no they wouldn't nor that foolish. Regardless, Asher.... you better be ok.', Keiana thought then she soon heard a soldier rushing in out of breath to give his report.
"Sir... *huff* the people are demanding *Huff* answers!! Outside there is a rather large *huff* crowd!!", the soldier reported which the everyone in the room looked up.
"Well tell them it can wait, we are preparing for a plan of action just tell-", the Captain soon which but then Keiana soon adds in something they didn't expect.
"Just like I thought..", Keiana soon muttered as she heard the news.
Others looked at her which she soon says, "Let me make a suggestion, the bandits who ever they may be have been strangely smart. First they attack Wyvernmill well the Regiment was away which as well could be a trap for you. But also managed to do all this its strange almost like their organized. I suggest to wait til daylight before moving out after all, though I do not know the ways of war." Turning back to the soldier Keiana soon asks, "Who exactly is outside at the moment?"
"Mostly the commoner's Milady... they are demanding to know what is transpiring.", the soldier soon said as he bowed his head.
"I will handle this, after all a people who are panicked will only make the problem to grow bigger.", Keiana soon said as she began to talk out.
With Asher
The group of villagers were gathered together by the chief who soon walked up with the help of his granddaughter to get everyone's attention. With everyone worried on the events not too far the Chief soon says in a solemn tone.
"You all know why I called you all here. After all it seems our neighbor of Soles seems to be in a pickle.", the chief said with one of the younger men soon shouting, "We should prepare the defenses and hope for aide to come!!"
Others soon yelled in agreement which the Chief soon shook his head and then says, "No... we will not stand a chance if Soles could fall so easily so can we."
"But won't the Magnes Regiment come as well and handle the bandits?!!", another yelled out.
"They won't be able to.", Asher soon rang out as he walked up to the place where the chief was.
"What? Who is this guy?", one man soon shouted.
"I am Dragoon Asher Rorke, son of the Hero Dragoon Achmetha Rorke. I am telling you now these bandits your facing is not the normal group of bandits. They are much larger and from I can tell can easily defeat this village if they desire. Regardless the attack on Soles was likely an attempt to draw out the Highlander Regiment and possibly attack Magnesport itself. They are lead by a man who sprouting non sense about destroying the Nobility of the Paemir Region, all of it lies by a mad man. He is willing to destroy one village what of another in his vendetta. Even so we cannot hope to stand against him like this it would be best to head towards Magnesport itself. At least there the Magnes Regiment would be easier to protect the outlying villages by consolidating all commoners near it. At least til aide can come, though I know not everyone would be able to go.", Asher soon said which got the villagers silent for a second.
"But why this is our home and we must defend it against any who would attack it!!", another villager shouted.
"He is correct Dragoon Rorke, even if run now then what? This village is our home and even I know staying would not be able to even hold out against an enemy. That is why all who cannot fight will go with Dragoon Rorke to Magnesport everyone else will stay and defend our home. As well we will send our best riders to the other outlying villages to spread the word of this attack.", the Chief soon said which Asher soon nodded.
"Alright we can begin preparations then.", Asher soon replied which meant it was time to get moving. As the crowd of villagers dispersed Asher was about to walk away but then the Chief came to Asher for one moment. "One moment Dragoon Rorke I have a request please take this granddaughter with you on the way to Magnesport, she maybe young and strong but she has much to see in this world."
"Grandfather!!", the teenage girl soon said trying to word her opinion, "I am just as strong as the others and I am the best sharp shooter in the village!!"
"Do not test me Marissa!! I know that but your still too young only fourteen years old and both your parents died in the Fafian Rebellion. I will not and cannot allow you to stay, you have more potential alive then dead!", the chief soon told his grandfather with a stern voice.
"But...!", she was about to say only to be interrupted by Asher, "Listen to your grandfather I may not look it but I am only sixteen, but unlike you I have been trained since the day I was born to fight and lead men into battle. I also am inexperienced but if your good of a shot as your grandfather says, then I think it would be best to come with us. Not only you can help protect the others to Magnesport but also can have potential as a soldier within the Highlander Regiments. After all we do not care for gender within those ranks only skill and what one can do is required."
"Er... fine, I will do as you say grandfather.", Marissa soon said with a sigh which the Chief panted her head.
"That is a good girl, now go get ready and be ready to leave.", the Chief soon said which once she left Asher soon says, "You know you guys won't be able to last a day against them."
"Of course I know that, that is also why I want her in a safer place. As well tell that lady who has been hiding in the shadows to look out for her too, though I understand her job is getting you back safely eh?", the Chief soon said.
"No guarantees.", Asher replied.
Magnes Highlander Regiment Headquarters
"I want all guards and companies ready on the double!! I don't care if their all half a sleep there can be an enemy out there at any time!!", a Lieutenant soon shouted.
"Sir we received orders only to send a small scouting party to check things out, and not to directly march towards the village!", A Sergeant soon said which got the other man angry.
"What?! How can we just on our arses well the enemy is likely destroying the very people we swore to protect!! At this rate all the villages would be burned by these bandits!", the Lieutenant soon shouted when another Highlander came in giving his report.
"Sir there seems to be a lot of villagers coming from the north, their likely refugees who managed to escape Soles!", the soldier soon reported.
"By the White Hero, quickly get them inside this instant!!", the lieutenant soon ordered.
During this of course at the walls of Magnesport the Guard and Regiment Companies were in battle position throughout the city. As the commoners of the village would see the soldiers of the Highlands looked ready for battle. As they would see they are lead to a very large square to be treated if wounded, throughout all this many questions were soon asked. About the number of enemies and what happened to D Company. Waiting on the reply of the people, meanwhile many others were at the brink of rioting into the mansion well the guards kept the people away during this large doors soon opened to reveal Keiana who of course under cover as Lady Anna Greenmere.
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Post by Rabite on Jul 9, 2014 11:18:05 GMT -6
[With Asher]
"Perhaps you had the wrong idea, though I was asked to save you by Lord Gransela, I'm not his follower. We of the Eclipse won't move if it would be against the wishes of the Exion clan."
Eclipse Clan, one of three of the most important clans of Exion. While Gransela is the military fighting power of Exion, the Eclipse are responsible for information and assassinations, black ops. But generally all three of the clans have a decent relationship, as the other two need Gransela's strength, while Gransela needed their support in battle.
"If you want to hire Gransela then feel free to do so, but know this, they would not move if it would be disagreed by Exion. More so when Lord Gransela himself did not have much of an impression with you and your region, I'd suggest you not try the favor card and keep it straight to business... or you could try it with other influential people, such as Lady Florina."
Though she had corrected Asher of his incorrect knowledge on Exion, she did give him a few suggestions that might be helpful in the case that he wants assistance. One is to talk business with James, if not then send someone that might make an impact and try to get Florina to agree to help. Though of course, either way you won't be able to get help from them for free, if it is then you should worry even more, as there are nothing more expensive than free.
"As for the rebels... they're not going to attack here. Haven't you think about why they made such a big show? It's to make an example for the others to see, strike fear into their enemies. But if you want to go to the Port, I won't stop you. However, I won't be following, you'll have to be on your own. I'm a scout, I'm not going to attempt to fight an army head on, nor would I be helpful in such situation."
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[Port Magnes]
Those that arrived at the Port gets taken to a square so that their wounds would be treated... or so it would be if they had any injuries, they were pretty health other than fatigue from running all the way to here.
"There were hundreds of them!"
"My son... he... he..."
Many of them were still affected by the attack and the 'show' that they saw, and generally can't give out too much useful information.
"Everyone died, they had a trap, and everyone from that team that passed by our village went down with it. And so did those from our village that were asked to go with them."
"I don't know, there's roughly... five hundred... there was some knights too, a lot of them..."
"One of them called themselves... Faceless... yeah, Faceless Terror."
Some of them managed to tell the soldiers what have happened, and a rough estimate of the rebels that they have saw. That said they have spent most of their time with the Levies, and the numbers of the cavalry are not as clear. But one message is clear, everyone of the D Company is KIA, by a massive trap that the rebels have laid.
"If only the soldiers came to help us... and not go find some kid... we paid so much tax and got nothing when we need it..."
"Hush! Sorry sir, he's still in shocked of what has happened and have no idea what he's talking about, please forgive him."
Many of them share a similar view on how Port Magnes did not send a helpful force to protect them, and are quite angry at what has happened. The problem is, their anger is not just directed to the rebels for the attack, but also to the noble clans that failed to protect them.
"We're not sure where they went, but please go retrieve the bodies, I don't know what they might do with them. If they put another trap down with the bodies then we won't even have anything to bury..."
But it's quite clear that the villagers want the army to move, not just to get the bodies back, but also to provide protection for when they rebuild the town. The army didn't move in time before, so now's a great opportunity for them to show that some army of Paemir are not useless. At this rate they'll be the laughing stock of the entire Zalboria, and possibly means the other regions would have to reconsider about having the Paemirian clans guard the area, from this display of inability to fight even a band of rebels or to allow them to form a group of this size. Either way Paemir won't be able to get out of this without quite a few of punishments, and it'll be a just reason to do so too, unlike the few times that the High King has done before.
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[Paemir Rebels "Faceless Terrors"]
45x Paemir Rebel Heavy Cavalry (7.7mm Bolt Action Rifle, Heavy Glaive, Cavalry Saber) (5) 170x Paemir Rebel Light Cavalry (Shortbow, Cavalry Saber, Molotov Cocktail, Frag Grenade, Flash Bang, Tear Gas Grenade, Nets)(5) 88x Paemir Rebel Levies (Bayonet Short Sword, 8x50mm Paemir 872 Bolt Action Rifle) (5)
2x Jaggi Armored Light Vehicle (60/60) (1x 2-Barrel 7.92mm Machine Gun, 2x 7.7mm Machine Gun) -12x Paemir Rebel Levies (Bayonet Short Sword, 8x50mm Paemir 872 Bolt Action Rifle) (5)
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Post by Pitman on Jul 14, 2014 18:50:30 GMT -6
Asher soon heard what the woman soon said with an understanding nod.
"So your from the fabled third clan of the Exion Region, I always wondered who they were after all it is a rarity to meet someone from that clan. Alright I understand, just give a message to Lord Gransela that I will take that offer into consideration but I cannot make the choice myself, after all options must be discussed with the Military Council who have control of the entire military of the Paemir Region.", Asher soon said which meant it was up to the MArgrave and Lords of Paemir to accept such a move. With that he soon wondered how much was going to happen as the entire village was preparing, after all the enemy so far shown enough training to many any man pause. The problem Asher wondered what will be the Clan Regiments response, they likely didn't know the exact numbers which Asher figured must be large and may end up walking into a trap. The only difference though is the Regiment itself are far better trained then the enemy and even can deploy the air brigade if they must. Magnes still has the advantage even if their numbers are less then a thousand. With that the group of villagers prepare to head to Magnesport, in hopes to stop the Regiment not to walk into a trap.
MAgnesport
One could tell the Regiment itself was already preparing for combat, rifles were picked up and ammunition as well, even the support units the Mocking Bird Anti Tank Guns were being prepared as well the Pepper Shooters themselves. The Air Brigade already began to fuel and be ready to take off at a moment's notice. Really the only thing that has not allowed them to leave towards the enemy was that the Captain of the Guard said for now to man the defenses. After all they already knew what happened to Wyvernmill when majority of the Regiment left. With hearing the news of how many enemies there was likely which was much larger then they expected in fact it gave them pause, questions began to crop up, where did they get such numbers? How are they being armed? Did they raid various places and caravans and if so why they didn't hear of it til now? Now with many of the refugees being a bit how you put it, troublesome with them not being there much was wondering this Faceless Terror was and is. Regardless the Lieutenant and others in the Regiment in fact wanted to head out and deal with these threats, after all those who join the Regiments are loyalty to the protection of Paemir in its entirely.
But as things were becoming rowdy as both commoners of the town and the refugees begin demanding action a voice soon spoke out to quiet everyone down which made everyone turn.
"Who the Red Demon's name is that?!", one of the commoners of Magnesport soon shouted which got everyone's attention to the young but beautiful woman who looked and dressed like a noble.
"Please everyone calm yourselves, just arguing and demanding action will not get you far!! For doing so without a plan would only lead to the death of many more!!", Keiana soon said with a beautiful soft voice.
"So what? The Regiment's job is to prevent this why couldn't they just prevent it in the first place huh!! And who are you saying such things, I never seen you here before!!", that same commoner shouted.
Keiana soon shook her head then begins her next line.
"Of course please forgive my rudeness, I am Lady Anna Greenmore of the Clan Greenmore. My Clan serves directly under the Royal Clan of Lamont and have been sent here by First Princess Keiana Lamont to help the Paemir Region in its current crisis and plight. Right now the ones who you call the Faceless Terror this attack is not the first but managed to attack Clan Wyvern's own seat of power Wyvernmill. They are not normal bandits but have managed to elude being noticed til now by attacking and moving before news of their attacks arrive to any nearby towns. If it wasn't for and and the Dragoon Asher Rorke son of the Hero Dragoon Achmetha Rorke, this town too would of suffered the same fate. We came to warn your people of the impending enemy and doing so the Regiment has not left you to be attacked by them. Right now Asher Rorke was captured well we were heading here by them and only to his sacrifice I made it here to Magnesport. Before rushing towards the enemy you all must be calm and think about it, if the Regiment leaves the town to engage the enemy, who says they aren't waiting to attack the Port well the Regiment does it duty in protection of the People under the Magnes Protection? It is no simple matter for I say to you all, why call for the blood of those who has bleed for you, protected you, and even died for you?
The Nobles will see to your protection and will end this enemy that is our duty as nobles. Without this duty we become nothing more then a existence with no value. For everyone please be calm, and think for yourselves, the enemy wishes for us to attack each other and break our bonds of brotherhood. The people of Paemir have fought many wars and even kept this Kingdom safe to the likes of the Empire. It is this I know that the people of Paemir are stronger then this, your pride and honor is one of the most well known throughout the nation. Your people have done so much as we of the other lands so little. This is why I am come under the command of my Princess, to help the people who have helped this nation so much. In her name I have come to correct the problems of this land and help the people Paemir to not see another starving child. So please, I beg you all to stay calm in this matter the loved ones you left have perished but if we act out of emotion we will only add more those to bury!! Another mother will mourn to loss of their child and another tragedy to occur. Let the Regiment do its duty and I have my word as a noble you will get your loved ones back for all rights of the dead. As well you will have see a form of justice that has been done wrong to your people!! I Lady Anna Greenmore, in the name of My Princess Keiana Lamont promise you this much!!", Keiana soon said as she bowed before everyone which itself was unheard of in much Paemir Region. After all nobles rarely even did this but for one to do this must meant this woman meant business and speaking with her heart.
Elsewhere watching both the Lady of Magnes and the Captain of the Guard watched.
"Strange... giving a speech like that.", the Captain of the Guard commented.
Lady Jen Magnes saw this with a great interest which made her wonder, the way she spook the way she moved her body. It was as if this Lady Anna was the Princess herself who have come to help the Paemirans in their plight. She had wondered it was said that Keiana Lamont had red hair that was truth similar to this girl has, as well pale skin and white as snow same as her. Only exception is that Clan Greenmore was known to look just that like as well.
"For now have the regiment ready to go at dawn, attacking at night would be folly, as well it gives us more time to prepare and rest before battle is meet.", The Captain of the Guard informed Lady Jen.
"Good, see to that the city defenses are reinforced as well, as well have a guard near Lady Anna, after all she is a guest and her speech right now might not exactly help her cause.", Lady Jen ordered which the Captain replies, "At your command My Lady."
Magnesport Defenses:
10x Paemir Guard (100)
Magnes Clan Regiment:
3x Mocking Bird (3) 10x Pepper Shooter (10) 50x Highlanders Infantry (500) 20x Highlander Engineers (200) 1x Highlander Clan Guard Infantry (10)
Magnes Air Brigade Squadron:
5x Wolfsbane Interceptor Combat Fighter (5)
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