Kings of Greece 2: Babylon Rising

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>>1582511

>>1582504
>>1582511
>>1582516

FIRST

>>1582516
Have to ask, but wtf was troy doing during the middle of this did those upstart high walled bastardso sell us out?

>>1582582
YES THEY FUCKING DID. I MOVE FOR A INVASION OF TROY AFTER WE FINISH THE PERSIANS.

WITH ASKELIAS LEADING THE WAY

>>1582597
That or they just stright up went around via land route but even then I don't think the Persians are arrogant enough to leave a city like troy untiuched, that means either the Trojans betrayed us, they fought back and were defeated or they are facing a seige, gods know that the bastardso have enough men for it.

Hopefully the sea focused city states will be able to block the sea for the persians

>>1582606
Maybe so. Either way, Fuck Troy.

Turn 9
All cities generate 20 gold + city and trade modifiers

Lysanicus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY0rlYxA0bE&list=PL21zCSyqLCMMtdu-1vgxtq85-lB6_ONw9&index=25

>The Rainy Season has begun! The heavens open and the rains pour. The streets of Lysanicus are awash and the people of the great city have erected tents over causeways. The earth is soft now, and ideal for building. The great men of your city have gathered to discuss a new idea: A horse racing Colosseum!
>Begin digging the grounds for a new entertainment venue!
>No.

Lysanicus's wings take him high above the ocean. He escorts the trireme back from the Island of the Lotus Eater from the air, and the people are amazed! They gather at the great harbor to welcome their great hero! After several hours of warm welcomes and meeting with the people, Lysanicus goes to the Temple to meet with Persephone! She rushes to him, informing the hero that his wings are attractive and also she is with child. His child, specifically. No sooner has these words left her mouth then the temple is filled with smoke. Lysanicus pumps his wings while protecting Persephone, sending the smoke away. In the center of the temple stands a three-headed dog
Roll 2d10 for Lysanicus attack and defense

>The 3000 warriors of Lysanicus continue to march for Askelias. They will arrive next turn

Mudryan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN711viMMe8&index=20&list=PL21zCSyqLCMMtdu-1vgxtq85-lB6_ONw9

>In the great northern woods, Hapsus Trireme's pierces further and further into the center. The woods grow tangled and thick, the light fades. A wall rears up before the ship, composed of tangled vines
Roll 1d10 for ramming action

>Pagantese and the other wisemen wish to build a school! A great place of learning! They gather at the Palace and argue, causing the King's household to have to move around them everytime they want to come or go
>Build The School
>No

>The 2000 warriors of Mudryan continue to march for Askelias. They will arrive next turn

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Askelias

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YT3jTtLbb0&list=PL21zCSyqLCMMtdu-1vgxtq85-lB6_ONw9&index=15

>A man has entered your city! He says his name is Archimedes, and for the hand of one of your three daughters in marriage he will construct for you a weapon to defend your city. The weapon's name is the Lens of Apollo, and apparently requires tons of glass and a lot of sunlight. Whatever could it do?
>Agree to give your daughter to this man
>Throw him from the city

>The Second Day of Battle begins. More Slaves Legions, but the archers spot something in the distance. What could it be?

Roll 2d10 for archers
Roll 2d10 for hoplites
Roll 1d10 for Tarsus's Bow

Rolled 4, 6, 3, 5, 7 = 25 (5d10)

>>1582701
Tell him if he constructs a excellent weapon then he may marry the middle daughter.

HOLD STEADY MEN

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>1582641
Current gold: 30

>Satyr problem
RAMMING SPEED!
BRACE FOR IMPACT!

>The Philosopher Pagantese
Of course, build the school! A palace of learning and respite is needed for our people. Who knows what our wise men will invent thanks to it.

Argantius

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPobEVU7B7U&index=16&list=PL21zCSyqLCMMtdu-1vgxtq85-lB6_ONw9

>Having thoroughly won the drinking contest, Odius stumbles out of the inn.
>"Odius" A voice says. "Are you not my champion? What are you doing drinking yourself to death when you should be bringing it to the Persians instead?
>Odius looks around, where was the voice?
>Odius!" The voice said. "You are the champion of Ares, and you will be in the thickest of fighting!"
>Odius is attacked by ravens, who flock onto his body. A moment later they dissapear, and Odius is on a slope. Massive rock walls line along either side of him. To his rear are minotaurs, and ahead.....thousands. Odius recognizes them. Persians.

Odius is now at Fools Pass. Roll 1d10 to leap into the battle.

>The Rainy season has begun! The heavens open and the rain pours. The fields are starting to flood though, as are the foothills. In fact, there seems to be a lot of flooding going on around you. People are streaming in from the countryside to hide inside the city, and the wisemen are advising we start digging trenches to divert any flood waters.
>Dig the Trenches, call all the people inside the walls.
>No need, it will pass

>Six thousand men, the largest army of any of the Greek Kings, marches south to Askelias. They will arrive in one turn.

Oh man this looks cool as hell. Anyone up to give me a short description on what is going on/how any of this works.

Undereth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MzHTDQSS24&list=PL21zCSyqLCMMtdu-1vgxtq85-lB6_ONw9&index=28

>It seems Zeus is not done showing his displeasure. The God of Gods took the form of a lion and slept with the high priestess. Or maybe just batted her head with a magic paw? Whatever he did, she went through a nine month pregnancy in one night. The child though is born monstrous! Fangs and fur! Half the priests say to kill it, the others, sacrifice! The High Priestess begs for you to keep the child
>Kill
>Sacrifice
>Keep

>Talia stands at the prow of her Trieme, peering across the horizon. Despite her vigilance, she is not the first to see the bumps on the horizon.
>Ships ahead!" Calls a lookout.
>It is a Persian Scout fleet, composed of two Persian War Vessels

If Attack
>Roll 2d10 for row speed.
If Evade
>Roll 2d10 for row speed.

Rolled 1, 6 = 7 (2d10)

>>1582713

Rolling for First Slave Legion

>Archimedes begins construction on his weapon. Oxen carrying glass panes are carefully shepherded through the city. Brass is hammered out, the dull rings echoing through a city gripped in anticipation of war and slaughter.

>>1582905
City Builder quest, this is the Grand Finale of >>1563931

>>1582713
>>1583012

Your Left Flank of Archers arrows fall short, but the right flank finds the flesh of the enemy is short order, bringing numerous persians to the dirt. The Hoplite spears are evaded by the slaves, but the Hoplite's shield wall hold strong. The slaves crash against it.
>Hold!" A commander says. They Hold.
>Push!" The Commander says. They Push

>Tarsus has found his tune, and it is a song of death. His arrows fall among the enemy ranks like soft rain, and many a Persian staggers to the ground, gurlging and grasping at the shaft that protrudes from their necks

>The Slaves are battered, but regroup and charge once more.

Roll 2d10 for archers
Roll 2d10 for hoplites
Roll 1d10 for Tarsus's Bow

>>1582717
The tireme shudders, impacting against the wall and spinning away. The men grip tightly to the railing until the oarsman rights the mythic ship. Satyrs appear on the top of the wall, placing arrows to strings and drawing them.

Roll 1d10 for second ram attempt
Roll 1d10 for archers

Rolled 6, 9 = 15 (2d10)

>>1582621

Rolled 4, 2, 9, 4 = 19 (4d10)

>>1583061
I'll occasionally breakdown game mechanics during battle for the curious

Rolling for monstrous three headed dog

>>1583061
>>1583090

Before the dog creature can charge Lysanicus, and therefore Persephone, the hero pumps his wings and charges with bow drawn. He lets loose three arrows in quick succession, all three find their mark. One head lets out a cry of bestial pain, then all three attempt to fang the hero. Lysanicus barrelrolls, then glides above the dog waiting for his next shot.

Roll 2d10 for Attack and Defense

Rolled 2, 5 = 7 (2d10)

>>1583058
ROLL OVER THEM LIKE THE VENGEFUL SEA-SERPENT!

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>1583114
Rolling for Satyr Archers

>>1582998
If i may jump in?
Listen to the high preistess story of what happened
Then we shall judge

>>1583114
>>1583124

The trireme circles back, the sails across the forest floor. The Mudyran crew looses arrow after arrow, many finding targets in the fur of the goat men. The ship impacts against the wall, splintering the prow and sending the ship back. It is clear the wall cannot be rammed.
>Circle around the wall
>Fall back

Rolled 1, 5, 5, 10, 6, 3 = 30 (6d10)

>>1583050
>Send Undar to the front lines. His vengeful hammerblows will shatter many a Persian skull.
>Have Tarsus aim specifically for the Persian officers and slave drivers.

Rolled 9, 5 = 14 (2d10)

>>1582998
Attack

>>1583132
The priests quiet down at the elders suggestion, and all eyes turn to the high priestess. She clutches the child to her breast, fearful eyes darting this way and that.
>It is true," She says. "The God of Gods came to me in the form of a lion and made me with child. But it is a child, no matter its form! Before he left, Zeus himself said that if the child lives through the time of the Persian's invasion, he will grow to be a great hero!

>>1583025
Damn, it's a shame I got here so late.

>>1583135
Circle around the wall! We shall not retreat!

Rolled 6, 10 = 16 (2d10)

>>1583138
Rolling for slave legion

Rolled 7, 6 = 13 (2d10)

>>1582998
If the King of Gods has seen fit to dispense this displeasure on us then let it be so. Talia did what she thought was just, if this is the price then so be it. As for the child, let it be known that the King of Undereth is not a child killer, allow the priestess to keep the child. However for the safety of the citizens and of the child itself it is bound to the temple grounds never to leave unless there is great need. Warn the citizens of this and make sure to cordoned off a section that let's them know of the child's domain. The king shan't let the child be starved for affection however if any be brave enough to greet the child may it be so.

Meanwhile on the tides of battle Talia spots the Persians and a great vigor courses through her veins, here is a chance to do good for all Greeks! Talia raises the Promethues spear and roars for all brave Greeks to the attack!

>>1583151
The child shall be raised by the preistesses, and if persia is at our border he shall be sent with a band of calvery accompanyed by the best scholars teaxhers and retired solduers of undereth ready to run as soon as persian boats are at our borders
He shall also leave with his mother

If undereth ever falls he shall be the last of hope of our great city and will be raised with a hatred for the persians

Rolled 6, 7 = 13 (2d10)

>>1583145
>>1583184

Successful rolls on row speed and ramming

>The two triemes slam into the persian war ships! Men scream, falling from the sides and drowning in the water. Masts topple and rigging snaps.

Roll 4d10 for boarding action
Roll 1d10 for tortoise archers

>>1583153
If you stick around I can make you a Persian commander, kind of one off character with just 2 or 3 legions but Itd give you chance to jump in

Rolled 3, 5, 4, 4 = 16 (4d10)

>>1583213

Gonna take a quick break, update notice will be shot out on discord

Rolled 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 = 10 (5d10)

>>1583213
Take their heads!

>>1583364
Five 2s in a row. Wow.

>>1583404
Its fine
Everything will be fine
We have the catman if we fuck up to hard

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>1583213

>>1583138
>>1583182

>The left flank's arrows falls short once again, but the right flank of archers lands their arrows again into the ranks of the slave legions behind the first.

Another legion down, 98 to go
A unit has achieved veteran status, please name them
>The Archers on the Right Flank
>They just don't quit, they always hit

The slave legions slam into the hoplite line once again, but the hoplite shield wall holds. After three successive attempts, the hoplites finish off the slave legions

A veteran unit has been created
>the Hoplites who keep rolling good defense rolls
>Thou shall not pass

Getting ready for one more round of combat at Fools Pass. A legion of Immortals

>>1583160
The trireme shakes and shudders as it sails along the wall, seeking an opening. After several leagues one is found, and the Helmsman makes a hard right, sending everyone to the railings. They quickly right themselves and ready their bows. Not a moment later a satyr legion of spear users appears

Roll 1d10 for archers

>>1583364
You are repelled! The Persians fight fiercely moving your men back to their own ships. The hoplites ready thier Spears, and The Bowman in the tortoise draw their bow strings

Roll 4D10 for boarding action
Roll 1d10 for tortoise archers

Rolled 3, 9 = 12 (2d10)

>>1583105

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>1583704
Now is our chance!
ARCHERS, PROVE YOUR WORTH ONCE MORE!

Rolled 7, 7 = 14 (2d10)

>>1583721
Rolling for Three Headed dog

>>1583727
The trireme is moving too fast! The arrows miss, and the trireme gets caught up in some trees! Several sailors jump out and lasso the ship with ropes to pull it from the thicket, while the rest of the crew forms a defensive line around the ship

Roll 2d10 to defend the ship until your men can get it unstuck

>>1583721
>>1583728
The dog visousously attacks Lysanicus, and try as he might the hero can't get his sword close enough. He is getting the hang of wings however, and evades the snarling jaws of the monster

Roll 2d10 for third attack attempt

>>1583696
The right flank archers will be "The Red Rain". Their Hawk feathered arrows never miss a target.

The Stalwart defender legion will be "The Iron Shields" for their unwavering defense

Rolled 7, 4, 7, 7, 10, 3 = 38 (6d10)

>>1583696
HOLD STEADY MEN. ASKELIAS DOES NOT FALL. NOT THIS DAY.

>Have Tarsus and the Minotaur legion attack from the flank of the immortals, Undar standing with the defending hoplites.

>>1583771
KEK. HEROIC FEAT INBOUND.

Rolled 1, 4 = 5 (2d10)

>>1583752
LEAVE US BE BASTARD OF HADES

>>1583771
Rolling for Persian Immortals

Rolled 5, 1 = 6 (2d10)

>>1583800

Rolled 8, 9 = 17 (2d10)

>>1583794
Rolling for Dog monster

Rolled 6, 3 = 9 (2d10)

>>1583741

>>1583794
KICK HIM RIGHT IN HIS DOG NUTS

>>1583771
>>1583810

It is.......a slaughter. Both flanks of archers pours their arrows into the immortal ranks. The Iron Shields lock ranks and stand strong. And Tarsus....well.

Tarsus whistles, and his battle donkey leaps over the heads of the minotaurs. With one fluid motion the hero jumps on the back of his stead and begins the dance of death. One arrow. Two arrows. Three arrows. Four. How many Persians will hit the floor? Tarsus ensures it is many. His hands become a blur, the shafts are loosed so quickly they change pitch. When he runs out of arrows, Tarsus lands among the Iron Shields and grabs Persians with his bare hands, smashing their heads together

The Persian assault is broken for today, but tommorow the true battle begins

>>1583794
>>1583821

The dog catches Lysanicus in his middle head, shaking him violently and throwing him against the temple wall. The hero slides down to the marble floor, then gets to his feet unsteadily. There is righteous anger in the hero's eyes

Roll 2d10 to slay this brute!

Rolled 5, 1 = 6 (2d10)

>>1583921
DONT TEST ME MUTT OF THE UNDERWORLD!

I shall try and grab onto him and fly way up and drop him, like I shouldve done!

Oldman anon I appreciate your contributions but the five players have already been selected last thread, we have a discord all the that jazz. I could do for you what I said up here though if you're interested

>>1583273

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>1583930
I SHALL CALL UPON MY HORN OF DEMETER

Rolled 1, 5 = 6 (2d10)

>>1583930
Rolling for Hades War Dog

>>1583930
>>1583945
>>1583948

The dog charges, but slides across the slick marble floor, howling wildly. It slams into a pillar, shaking the temple. Lysanicus goes in for a slice but misses, rears back, and blows the horn

>Rolled 2
A handful of seeds appears in his hand
Roll 2d10 for next round of combat, 1d10 to use seeds

Rolled 10, 1, 10 = 21 (3d10)

>>1583967

>>1583975
THESE FUCKING ROLLS.

>>1583895
The men of Askelias tend their wounds, binding cuts and gashes, sharpening weapons. The Archer legions move among the dead, retrieving their arrows and dipping the arrowheads in a mixture of corpse blood and Oil. The Persian legions my outnumber them but they will beat them in lack of mercy.

The Hoplite legions work into the Kate hours of the night, digging ditches at their positions and filling them with sharpened stakes and pots of oil.

Tarsus and Undar rouse the mens spirits with battle songs and chants tie the Glory of Askelias.

>Assuming Prebattle preparations are still allowed

Rolled 5, 4 = 9 (2d10)

>>1583975
Rolling for dog

>>1583975
>>1584014

Lysanicus pumps his wings, bends his knees, and leaps into the air. Never before has he worked himself this hard, his feathers flashing before his eyes. The dog snaps its heads at the hero, catching his leg in the middle's jaws. Lysanicus drives his blade into the eye of the dog. It screams, shaking the stones in the walls. The middle head tosses Lysanicus to the left head, but before it can clamp down the hero jams his sword into its throat. Gripping the seeds tightly in hand, Lysanicus throws the seeds into the throat of the left head. Using the hilt of his sword as leverage, the hero then leaps out of the dog's mouth.

Lysanicus falls violently to the floor, bouncing off the marble and rolling to a stop. The dog rears all three heads, then pauses. The left head cocks itself in confusion, then all three heads explode.

An olive tree, tall and majestic, grows out of the heads of the Beast of Hades.

Persephone runs to Lysanicus and helps him to his feet. They embrace, the goddess shedding a single tear of relief. Then the couple turns, still holding each other, to gaze at the majesty of the olive tree.

Rolled 5, 1, 9, 4, 2 = 21 (5d10)

>>1583712
Talia tires even as the Persian sailors surprise the Greeks pressing them hard. None the less she'll cry out, "Fight! Fight to the last! Fight for our home! Fight for our people!"
The gods are fickle it seems.

Rolled 2, 6 = 8 (2d10)

>>1584190
Rolling for Persian crews

I'm late AGAIN!

Rolled 2, 8 = 10 (2d10)

>>1584504

>>1584190
>>1584504
>>1584549
Both sides struggle at the rails of the interlocked ships. Neither can pierce the other's shields, though some men fall inbetween the rails, drowning quickly

Roll for round 2 of sea combat
4D10 for crew
1d10 for Tortois archers

>>1584540
>>1583273

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>1582765

>>1582765
Forgot the second bit.
>Dig the Trenches, call all the people inside the walls

Rolled 4, 6, 9, 8, 3 = 30 (5d10)

>>1584562
"Hold fast! We'll show them Greek vigor yet!" Talia yells out over the din of battle kicking a Persian into the sea from the deck.

Some of the archers in the Tortise decide to try adding burning pitch to their shots, hopefully the threat of flame will be enough to break the Persians.

>>1584621
I completely forgot about Talia, please roll 3d10 to represent the first three rounds of fighting

Rolled 9, 5, 5, 3 = 22 (4d10)

>>1584621
>>1584879
Rolling for Persian crew

Rolled 10, 8, 7 = 25 (3d10)

>>1584879
Come on Talia, Zues needs these dead persians!

>>1584621
>>1584888
>>1584933

The crews struggle again, pushing each other into the sea to sink like stones to the bottem. Talia jumps to the forefront of the fighting, jabbing her Blessed Spear of Prometheus into the Persian marines. The first trike send a shockwave racing from her spear point, rocking the boats and causing everyone to grip tightly. Her second and third jabs impale men and sending them reeling into the brink

You've got them on the ropes now, forcing your way onto one of their warships.
Roll for the final push!
4D10 for crew
1d10 for Tortois
2d10 for Talia

Rolled 9, 1, 5, 3, 7, 3 = 28 (6d10)

>>1585106
Let's do this! One more final push! Let them feel the thunder and fire!

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>1585142
>>1585106
Forgot one last die and my name, whoops!

Rolled 9, 10, 7, 5 = 31 (4d10)

>>1585142
>>1585145
Rolling for Persian crews

>>1585142
>>1585145
>>1585191

>An incredible slaughter! The ships rock to and fro, the wind picking up and sending the sails flapping wildly. Both sides take casualties, but it is Talia's solid spear strikes and impenetrable defense that wins the day. The last dozen Persians surrender, and the battle is won for Undereth

Item Aquired
>Persian War Vessel with slave crew

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That's a wrap for turn 8. Argantius anon I know I missed some rolls for Odeus at the Battle of fools pass but we'll work it into turn 9, which will be dropping later tonight

>>1585512
>Literally dies.

Rolled 9, 4 = 13 (2d10)

>>1583741
Had to slep, am back, I hope I won't die

Turn 10

All Cities Generate 20 gold + city and trade modifiers

Lysanicus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX2y3ncQGR4&index=1&list=PL21zCSyqLCMMtdu-1vgxtq85-lB6_ONw9

>The rain continues to pour, and the people still desire their race track! In fact, several un-sanctioned horse races have begun in the lower streets of your city. Brave men spur their steads forward at breakneck speeds, causing all who traverse the street to dive away in panic.
>Build Colosseum
>Outlaw Horse racing

>On the same note, a horse race that many of the more undesirable citizens have longed for is about to begin. The great horse racers Isos, Ma and Keptus have taken their horses to the Main Gate of Lysanicus, and now race to see who can reach the temple first! Word of the race has slowly made its way through the city, and even the "proper" citizens peer out their windows to watch.
Roll 3d10 to determine who wins the horse race

>The Great Men of the city celebrate Lysanicus's victory over the Beast of Hades, but now many are wondering why he is not on the front lines of battle?
>Send Lysanicus to Fool's Pass
>Keep him here

>The 3000 warriors of Lysanicus have arrived at Askelias! The gates are thrown open, the people cheer! 4 Legions of Hoplites, their spear points glistening in the sun, march in lockstep through the gates. And behind them? The people gasp. Two legions of great and powerful cyclops, wielding all manner of weapons, follow. Truly it is a great army, but will it be enough?
>Continue on to Fool's Pass
>Rest in the City

>>1586503
Just in time Mudryan, I'm a work your rolls into your turn 10 post

>>1586518
Good, thanks!

Mudryan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPN4ImIoVm0&list=PL21zCSyqLCMMtdu-1vgxtq85-lB6_ONw9&index=14

>The sun sets on The Great Northern woods. The men of Mudyran grunt, straining on the ropes to free Hapsus's Trireme. The last vestiges of light flicker through the trees, then, darkness. The crew successfully defended itself from the Satyrs, and now the goat men are strangely absent. In fact, there are no sounds at all in the woods. No birds, predators or insects.
>The Crew hears a strange voice all around them, soft and silky
>"Go, my student, earn your name,"
>A hydra appears beside Hapsus's Trireme. The crew screams in terror, but the oldest among them raises a hand.
>"No man of Mudryan fears the hydra," The man says. "Surely it is one of our own?"
>No sooner had the words left his mouth then a new sound was heard. A rustling in the brush. The crew, as well as the Hydra, turn to face it
A mysterious foe is approaching
Roll 2d10 for crew
Roll 2d10 for half-hydra

>Building has begun at the school! But there is now a vocal element of people who are displeased at Pagantese and his teachings. Some of them are even growing violent. There are planned demonstrations at the building site of the future school, and rumors of sabotage as well. What shall we do?
>Protect the build site
>Let them do as they will

>The Army of Mudryan has arrived at Askelias! The Crippled Archer marches next to the Storm Eyed, leading another three legions behind them. The people cheer, there are now five thousand reinforcements in the city!
>March on to Fool's Pass
>Rest in the City

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Askelias

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shcVUGZbCyU&list=PL21zCSyqLCMMtdu-1vgxtq85-lB6_ONw9&index=17

>Thousands of soldiers flood into your great city! From the far corners of Greece have they marched, and some will keep marching straight to Fool's Pass. And though they have their own supplies and food, there is still some expectation of hospitality. What should we do?
>The Brothels are Free for our Allies
>Donate some of our siege stores
>Decree that all people must make them feel welcome in their own way

>Archimedes has finished his weapon! The royal court, as well as the priesthood and great men of the city gather on the walls of Askelias to watch Archimedes test it. The creation resembles a giant, brass telescope. The inventor gives a speech explaining "The Lens of Apollo", but few can follow it. After he finishes speaking, Archimedes motions to the slaves and they work to crank the levers. Once Apollo's Lens is aimed, Archimdes gives the signal.
Roll 1d10 for weapon's test

>The third day of battle dawns. Your soldiers feel the ground shake beneath their feat. Monsters have arrived.

Roll 2d10 for Left and Right Flank Archers
Roll 2d10 for Iron Shields
Roll 2d10 to send both Tarsus and Undar into the fray

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Argantius

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcTsFe1PVs&list=PL21zCSyqLCMMtdu-1vgxtq85-lB6_ONw9&index=21

>Your great army of Argantius has arrived at Tatka's Split. One road leads to Askelias, the other, Fool's Pass and the rear of the Persian army. Your army marches for Askelias, but suddenly a horn sounds.
>Persians! Thousands of them!
>It seems an army broke off from the main host to try and circle around and attack Askelias from the rear. Thank the Gods the army of Argantius answered the call, or there would have been noone to intercept the Persian host.
>Your army is in marching formation, please indicate how you would like to draw them up for battle

>Odius stands next to the heroes Tarsus and Undar in Fool's Pass. Before him the Persian army spreads out like a blanket. He grips his axe tightly, readying himself.
>Roll 1d10 to enter fray
>Roll 1d10 for Champion of Ares

>It seems the rainy season has taken the surrounding country by force! The fields wash away, as do many homes and livestock. Perhaps it might be time to pray to Poiseden. Thankfully there is a priest from Lysanicus staying in the city, but your priests refuse to deal with him. To do so would surely enrage our own patron god. What then shall we do?
>Ask the Lysanicus priest to pray to Posiden
>Weather the floods

Undereth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOA1wBw_Jt4&index=8&list=PL21zCSyqLCMMtdu-1vgxtq85-lB6_ONw9

>Minos the priest and his manticore have returned, and he is not alone. A giant manticore, wearing a crow is with him
New unique unit acquired
>Mantiqueen
>During his many travels and adventures, Minos has learned the secret of riding the fearsome beasts
New unit acquired
>Manticore Riders
>But Minos has come into his own right, gaining confidence during his journeys. He now demands to be the priest in charge of the manticores, and to be raised to the rank of High Priest. The priesthood, led by the current high priest, is enraged. What shall we do?
>Give Minos the rank of high priest
>Deny him

>Talia has landed on the shores of northern Greece! Only a few leagues, several mountain passes and a valley stand between her army and Askelias. But what of the two triremes and and captures Persian War Vessel?
>March Inland

>The high priestess has come before you asking for a Name Day celebration for her demi god son. The priesthood, those not arguing with Minos, are opposed. What say you?
>Hold a name day celebration
>Deny the high priestess
>Continue sailing north

>>1586568
oops, sorry Zuesanon, Talia's options should be
>March Inland
>Continue Sailing North

Rolled 3, 2 = 5 (2d10)

>>1586560
>City-State = ARGANTIUS
>Patron God-Mix between Dionysus and Mars(Hasn't been given a name yet)
>Gold- 140
>Tech- Advanced farms, Advanced Barracks(IN PROGRESS)
>Hero- Odius the axeman
>Military- 10 Hoplite Legions, 5 Skirmishers(IN PROGRESS)
>Special Units- coven of harpies
>Navy- 2 triremes
>Trade routes- Askelias+5g

4 Hopolites will line up vertically from the tip of the middle mountain range to the top middle of the map, skirmishers shall be in front of the hopolite line to throw spears at the enemy but must retreat behind when the enemy is close or if they charge. The horse archers shall stay behind the hopolite line and fire arrows at the Persians. the skirmisher group at the bottom shall travel through the mountain to fire a volley at either the immortals or the nearest enemy then immediately retreat, a hopolite legion will stay at the bottom to attack Persians traveling through the mountain.
>Weather the floods
Damn, i'm supposed to go to sleep soon.

Rolled 10, 5, 2, 7 = 24 (4d10)

>>1586533
Current gold: 55

>The Satyr Problem
SLAUGHTER THEM, THE SACRED HYDRA IS BY OUR SIDE! (first two rolls for crew, second for Half-Hydra)
>The School of Knowledge
Invite these protesters to a peaceful debate in our city's centre. We can resolve this like the civilized, Mudryan men we all are.

>The Army of Mudryan
Fool's Pass seems to be well-protected, for now at least. We shall rest in the city and protect it as if it was our own.

Alright with that massive update dropped I'm going to get some quick shut eye, then address everyone's answers after a solid 6 hours

>>1586571
Current gold: 80.

>>1586568
>Give Minos rank of High Priest.
To the current one: "I ask of you now, what have you done that earned and curried favor for our great city? Thus fair under your managment Zues our patron has been furious with us despite our best sacrifices, what have YOU personally sacrificed to keep your position? If you wish to stake your claim as High Priest than face Minos for it. He has fought and bled for his journey no doubt and should be rewarded for it. Now what say you?!

Talia's Situation
>Continue sailing North, a naval attack would catch the persians unaware.

High Priestess Scenario
>Hold a name day celebration
Tis only a child and to deprive it of its own name day is folly, would bring despair and anger to him. After all he /is/ a child of zues, so there is a spark of the divine within him, to ignore it would be folly indeed. Unless of course the priesthood would think to deny our Patron his son's name day?

Rolled 10, 1, 9, 3, 8, 4, 2 = 37 (7d10)

>>1586549
>The Brothels are free for our allies.
>Offer them free upgrades to their weapons from the Preist-Smiths

Inform Archimedes that if his weapon is disappointing then he will be expected to leave the city in shame


>Am sorry. Slep was required for rejuvenation of brainmeats

File: Tatka's Split First Hour.jpg (286KB, 1024x768px) Image search: [Google]

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>>1586571

>Your commanders blow their horns, and the hoplites and skirmishers line up in rows. Both sides quickly take battle formations. Dark clouds roll in, heralding the rains common to the rainy seasons. The Persians waste no time in attacking, their archers take aim and release a massive volley of arrows.

Roll 4d10 for skirmishers, 1d10 for scythian archers.

Rolled 5, 5, 10, 2, 6 = 28 (5d10)

>>1587181
A hopolite was supposed to stay at the bottom to back up the skirmishers.

>>1586572

>Tis not a satyr that emerges from the brush, but wolves. Giant wolves, covered in war paint and adorned with bones.
Rolling 4d10 for Yanda Wolves

>Your attempts at reasoned discourse are at least initially successfully, as many, many people have showed up to the forum. Pagantese as several other prominent teachers stand in a circle.
Roll 1d10 for Enlightened Discourse

>Your soldiers, weary from the march, settle quickly. The brothels are free, a token of appreciation from the Mudryan King, and the wine flows freely. Oddly enough, your soldiers merriment lifts the spirits of the soon-to-be-seiged city.

>>1586662

>The High Priest is shamed by your words, and the mood among the priesthood quickly shifts in Minos's favor. Minos is given the position of authority, and strangely enough the manticores can be found lounging around the temple. The priesthood is terrified, but the beasts have proven docile

>Talia continues to sail her fleet north. Her diviner suggests she has one more day of sailing before a massive storm arrives.

>It is the Child's Name day celebration! The city holds a grand feast, filling the streets with dancing and muscians. Wine flows freely, as do the food. But what should the child's name be?
Choose a name
Roll 1d10 to see how boisterous the celebration becomes.

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>1587217
ENLIGHTENING INITIATED

>>1587263
TOPPEST OF KEKS

Rolled 6, 1 = 7 (2d10)

>>1586781

<Rolled 10>
>The Weapons test is a grand success! After some tinkering and aiming, the royal court witnessed Archimedes turn several targets into black ash. Even your middle daughter, who was vehemently opposed to the marriage, is impressed by the precise and incredible destruction.

Battle of Fools Pass
Rolling for Nephilim

Rolled 10, 2, 5 = 17 (3d10)

>>1587205
Got it, I'll adjust

Rolling for Persian Archers
Rolling for Light Calvary charge

>>1587263

>The discussion starts off well enough, but quickly devolves into shouting. Suddenly a chair is thrown. The crowd goes silent, the erupts in viscous fighting. Soldiers rush into bring order, and soon they've corralled off all the groups. In the center of the forum lies Pagantese, stabbed in the back with an olive-peeler.
>After a few days of mourning the city comes together to build the school. Pagantese taught many in the city, as his ideals and philosophies will live on. Chiefly, through his greatest student and lover, Emora.

Rolled 4, 1, 3, 2 = 10 (4d10)

>>1587217
Whoops, rolling 4d10 for Yanda wolves

>>1586781
>>1587281

>Your archer flanks let loose a flurry of arrows, with the predictable results of the left missing and the Red Rain doing tremendous damage. The Iron Shields, true to their name, hold their shield line. But they are not facing regular men. The Nephilim, tall as a wall and with burning eyes, charge the Iron Shields. The Giants wield chains whose links are forged black, and they swing them with terrifying speed into the ranks of the Iron Shields.

Tarsus and Undar join with the Iron Shields, but neither are able to bring down an enemy.

Roll 2d10 for archers
Roll 2d10 for Iron shields
Roll 1d10 for Tarsus's bow
Roll 2d10 for Undar

>>1587302
The Priest-King takes action. The one whom has taken Pagantese's life shall be given a choice: either be executed or take a vow of knowledge and dedicate him(or her)self to Pagantese's philosophical teachings.

With the death of its maker, the Pagantesian School of Philosophy is born. May he live on through our memories and the teachings he has bestowed upon Mudryan. Emora shall be appointed as Prime Philosophical Leader of the school.
>>1587312
That is simply wonderful.

>>1587205
>>1587291

>The Persian arrows fill the air, but only half of them land into the ranks of the skirmishers. The skirmishers fight back, launching a torrent of javelins at the Persian spear legions. The javelins are incredibly effective, landing among the Persians and bringing them screaming to the ground. Even the Horse Archers, riding back and forth behind the Hoplites, are able to arc their arrows to great effect. The Upper Flank of Skirmishers is forced to retreat behind the hoplite line as the Light Calvary charges them. The Persian Spear Legions, having taken many causalities, is quickly bolstered by two legions of immortals.

Roll 1d10 for successful retreat behind hoplites

Roll 4d10 for skirmishers
Roll 1d10 for Horse Archers
Roll 2d10 for Upper Hoplite Legion against Light Calvary.

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>1587352
Retreat roll first.

Rolled 6, 1, 1, 2, 4, 8, 3 = 25 (7d10)

>>1587352
And now army.

>>1586572
>>1587312

>The crew slaughters the wolves with bows, slings and javelins. One wounded man even throws a pot from Hapsus Trireme and manages to beam a wolf unconscious. The Half Hydra, though not much for attacking, picks up any wolf who approaches and tosses him to the side as if a toy.

>Enough!" A voice commands. A tall woman, dressed in armor and wearing a bow, steps out from the thicket. Her robes sparkle like stars, and her eyes bore holes into the crew.
>"I am Artemis, and these are my woods for hunting. You have defiled them by bringing untold death and destruction for months! I have killed many men and women in these woods. None escape my bow!
>Another voice is heard laughing. Hecate briefly appears next to the Half-Hydra and whispers in his ear.
>Fuck this virgin up, my pupil,"
>The Witch Goddess then disappears.\
>Your crew, upon seeing Artemis and a large gathering of Yanda wolves behind her, scramble to get back in Hapsus's Trireme

Roll 1d10 to race the crew away to safety aboard Hapsus's Trireme.
Roll 2d10 for Half-Hydra attack and defense

Rolled 6, 8, 10 = 24 (3d10)

>>1587381
>Fuck this virgin up, my pupil.
THE TIME HAS COME, AND SO HAVE I!

Rolled 7, 2, 4, 8 = 21 (4d10)

>>1587369
Great Success, rolling for Light Calvary and Persian archers

Rolled 4, 6 = 10 (2d10)

>>1587388
Christ,
Rolling for Yanda Bone Wolves

>>1587376
>>1587395

>The Light Calvary slams into the Hoplite legion. Horses scream, men cry out, and spears lock up against each other. The calvary's charge did serious causalities, but the hoplites spears impaled more.

>The Skirmishers and Horse Archers are less effective with their second volley, and the rest of the skirmishers are forced to retreat behind the hoplite lines as the Immortals march forward

Roll 1d10 for the skirmisher legion who has already retreated
Roll 1d10 for Horse Archers
Roll 8d10 for Hoplites, with the first roll being the upmost legion fighting the calvary

Rolled 3, 2, 4, 3, 7, 3, 8 = 30 (7d10)

>>1587334
FIGHT MEN! FIGHT FOR ASKELIAS. TURN BACK THE PERSIAN HORDES. LAY LOW THEIR MONSTERS. GROM SMILES UPON THE VICTORIOUS DEAD

>Tarsus blows the Horn of the Leper Archers

Rolled 4, 5, 5, 10, 3, 5, 4, 7, 10, 9 = 62 (10d10)

>>1587425

>>1587425
Can i get a map of the battle situation again?

>>1587388
>>1587414

>Hapsus's Trireme soars across the forest floor, putting as much distance between themselves and the vengeful goddess as possible
>The Wolves surround the Half Hydra and pounce, but the two-headed hero deflects the bodies of the leaping creatures as easily as swatting away gnats.

Roll 2d10 for Half Hydra

>>1587436
Yup, give me a few to doctor it up

Rolled 4, 4 = 8 (2d10)

>>1587437
A WOLF IS NO MATCH FOR THE HYDRA

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>1587262
The child's name shall be, Aleksy, protector of man! Let us hope that his future will be bright as the many years come by

>>1587477
Looks like Pagantese isn't the only one that's going to get killed today.

>>1587485
Nah it either means that it was a small affair that had close family together instead of you know the kid getting beamed in the head

>>1587429

Rolling for Niphilim

A new unit has arrived!
>Leper Archers
They appear as if by magic in a cloud of smoke behind the left flank of archers

Rolled 5, 9 = 14 (2d10)

>>1587509

>>1587429
>>1587509
>>1587515

>The Archers falters, and the Nephilim tear into the Iron Shields like a man clawing at honey combs. The only hope is Tarsus, who empties 7 arrows into the Nephilim ranks in under a half minute

Roll 3d10 for archers
Roll 2d10 for Iron Shields
Roll 1d10 for Tarsus
Roll 2d10 for Undar

Rolled 5, 7, 1, 10, 7, 7, 1, 4, 10, 7 = 59 (10d10)

>>1587434
Rolling For Archers, Calvary, Spear Legion, then Immortals

Rolled 1, 3, 1, 7, 2, 2, 3, 8 = 27 (8d10)

>>1587529

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>>1587535
>>1587434

>The Hoplite line holds! Shield against shield the greek warriors stand firm against the host of Persians. Death is widespread up and down the line on both sides. Hoplites slay Immortals who slay hoplites who push back. Cries, screams, shit and blood fill the air. The Horse archers continue to pepper the enemy. The rainclouds roll in and the heavens open. The battle is drenched in large droplets of rain.

Roll 4d10 for skirmishers
Roll 1d 10 for Horse Archers
Roll 8d10 for Hoplites

Rolled 3, 7 = 10 (2d10)

>>1587440
Rolling for Yanda Bone Wolves

Rolled 4, 6, 3, 10, 10, 2, 3, 9, 2, 5, 1, 9, 6 = 70 (13d10)

>>1587553
Have the bottom hopolites and skirmishers go through the mountain and attack the Nephilims.

>>1587440
>>1587560

>The Bones wolves decide against attacking, choosing to circle the Half Hydra instead. The Hero snaps at the wolves, but the beasts shirk back out of his reach

If you continue to attack, roll 2d10
If you choose to retreat, roll 1d10

>>1587545
Rolling for Nephilim

Rolled 8, 5 = 13 (2d10)

>>1587607

>>1587545
>>1587614

>The archers fail. Seeings this, the Iron Shields give each other a look. As if reading each other's minds, they know what they must do. Together they throw aside thier namesake shields and charge screaming into the Giant's ranks. The Niphilim roar, batting them aside, but the Iron Legion does not stop. The hoplites throw themselves at the monsters, driving their spears in with all their might. After the dust settles, the Niphilim lie dead, and the Iron Shield Legion is broken.

>A Persian commander gives the signal, and the charioteers charge, kicking up dust and blowing on their horns.

Roll 3d10 for archers
Roll 2d10 for Hoplites
Roll 1d10 for Tarsus
Roll 2d10 for Undar

>>1587477

>Aleksy is named! The celebration is quiet, simply the high priestess, her closest priestess friends, Minos the high priest. Also a Manticore wandered in at one point, sniffing around at the food.

>Talia and her fleet spot Persian ships on the horizon. It's too hard to make out how many.
>Onward.
>Make Landfall

Rolled 3, 8, 6, 10, 7, 1, 6, 10, 5, 10 = 66 (10d10)

>>1587570
rolling for Archers, Calvary, Spear Legion, Immortals

Rolled 3, 7 = 10 (2d10)

>>1587571
The Half-Hydra will change tactics, and focus on dealing as many quick bites as he can... His hydra-venom will do the rest of the work.
As a legendary warrior, well known to the Mudryans once said:
"Slowly, gently... This is how a life is taken."

Taking a break, as you can see there's about to be numerous and continuous rounds of combat and death as each and every army joins in battle, so it wears on me quickly. But after some ambrosia ill be back to address rolls and choices

Rolled 5, 1, 3, 5, 9, 10, 5, 8 = 46 (8d10)

>>1587640
PREPARE TO RECEIVE CAVALRY.

FORTH INTO THE JAWS OF DEATH

>>1587709
Oracle confirmed kill :(

>>1587654
Now is the time to be cunning, make landfall, disguise the ships with shrubbery and the like after making Landfall. March onwards towards the battle, perhaps we can attack their staging camp before they can retaliate!

Also map pls I don't know where my units are.

Is it done? I've been following since the first thread and wanna see more.

>>1597564
Its on hiatus while oracle finishes exams