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Turn #71 - Oden siege
« on: February 20, 2012, 11:28:28 AM »
Archduke William personally commands the Crusade. He's been appointed Marshal of the Crusade by Pontiff Isilviere.

At the beginning of the turn he's overseeing the siege of Oden, Prince Oden's capital.

Stuff related to that siege and the province of Rohrgaard go into this thread.
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Re: Turn #71 - Oden siege
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2012, 06:57:13 PM »
“When Lord Rockhammer returns to us, tell him I would have news of Werthangen,” the Archduke says empathically to Captain Tradeaus Enlien, while surveying the circumvallation surrounding Oden, a small scroll , recently read, is held in his hand.

He looks to William Deaulen. “It would seem that our brothers in Knights of Haelyn shall miss the conclusion of this siege,” he says while walking past several large mounds.  The construction of the mounds is being overseen by Lady el-Mesir and retinue – they look like little more than piles of trash, refuse and rubbish. Yet, something seems afoot given the meticulous nature of Geraldine’s ministrations to her treasures.

“The services of dwarven engineers have been secured – the represent no small investment.  When they arrive, we shall take this castle.”
Yes, wyrmling, the meat is made all the more tender by armor...

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Re: Turn #71 - Oden siege
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2012, 03:56:51 PM »
War move 1:

Nothing much happens. Siege continues. Weather is fair - warm and only a few minor showers. Supply situation good.

Please list units INVOLVED IN THE SIEGE AT THE START OF WM 1
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Re: Turn #71 - Oden siege
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2012, 06:28:03 PM »
Siege Force: Unit (Owner; Experience/Status)
Regulars (Auxillery (Alaric); Unknown/OK)
Regulars (Auxillery (Alaric); Unknown/OK)
Regulars (Osoer; Skilled/OK)
Regulars (Osoer; Veteran/OK)
Regulars (Osoer; Skilled/OK)
Regulars (Auxillery (Alaric); Unknown/OK)
Regulars (Auxillery (Alaric); Unknown/OK)
Regulars (Auxilliery (WD); Unknown/OK)
Regulars (Osoer; Green/OK)
Regulars (Osoer; Green/OK)
Armsmen, Mounted (Osoer; Skilled/OK)
Halberdiers (Auxilliery (WD); Unknown/OK)
Pikes (Auxilliery (WD); Unknown/OK)
Partizans (Auxilliary (EVR); Unknown/OK)
Partizans (Auxilliary (EVR); Unknown/OK)
Archers (Osoer; Skilled/OK)
Archers, Mounted (Osoer; Elite/OK)
Archers, Mounted (Osoer; Elite/OK)
Crossbows (Auxillery (Alaric); Unknown/OK)
Crossbows (Auxillery (Alaric); Unknown/OK)
Skirmishers (Auxillery (Alaric); Unknown/OK)
Skirmishers (Auxillery (Alaric); Unknown/OK)
Skirmishers (Auxilliery (WD); Unknown/OK)

Oden Screening Force: Unit (Owner; Experience/Status)
Dragoons (Osoer; Veteran/OK)
Dragoons (Osoer; Veteran/OK)
Dragoons (Auxillery (Alaric); Unknown/OK)
Outriders (Osoer; Veteran/OK)
Outriders (Osoer; Skilled/OK)
Scouts (Osoer; Elite/OK)
Scouts (Osoer; Green/OK)

Reserve: Unit (Owner; Experience/Status)
Knights (Osoer; Crack/OK)
Knights (Osoer; Crack/OK)
Knights (Auxillery (Alaric); Unknown/OK)



Yes, wyrmling, the meat is made all the more tender by armor...

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Re: Turn #71 - Oden siege
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2012, 07:50:18 PM »
In War Move 2, the Archduke leaves the siege in the hands of William Deaulen while he returns briefly south.  "Baron, when Geraldine brings forth her magic, give them the opportunity to surrendur, should they refuse, bring this castle down around them, but engage in no looting.  We still have need of this city."

In War Move 3, the following detachment is sent to support Rockhammer:

Regulars (Auxilliery (WD); Unknown/OK)
Halberdiers (Auxilliery (WD); Unknown/OK)
Pikes (Auxilliery (WD); Unknown/OK)
Partizans (Auxilliary (EVR); Unknown/OK)
Partizans (Auxilliary (EVR); Unknown/OK)
Skirmishers (Auxilliery (WD); Unknown/OK)

« Last Edit: March 09, 2012, 09:41:18 PM by Osoerde/William Osoer (Alan) »
Yes, wyrmling, the meat is made all the more tender by armor...

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Re: Turn #71 - Oden siege
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2012, 09:18:25 PM »
War move 4:

The archduke is absent from the siege camp. Lord Deaulen has command.

WM 5:

Begins.
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Re: Turn #71 - Oden siege
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2012, 05:16:39 AM »
Baron William Deaulen consults with his council of advisers while maintaining the siege and waiting for Geraldine to arrive, including Lords Ironfist, Elethan and Serim.  "Is there any other method we could use to end this siege quickly?" 

Looking at Charrek Ironfist, Deaulen recalls the time the brave dwarf entered the orogs chieftain's underground network of caves, and wonders if there might be a similar opportunity here...

Then, turning to Lord Serim, he asks if there has been any success in his efforts to get assistance from the inside, perhaps the lure of gold?...

Elethan and the guard have been on high alert for any act of espionage or subterfuge on Oden's part, but report nothing so far...
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Re: Turn #71 - Oden siege
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2012, 10:25:15 PM »
Osoer sits upon his horse quietly listening and watching the methodical grind of the machinery of war; though it is barely audible over the dull beat of his heart.  The Baron of Coeranys has prepared well and his orders will be brief.  Osoer watches as men, overseen by dwarves, push and pull the siege trains, aligning them against a single wall – they stout men say that this wall is weakest and will fall easily to concentrated efforts.  Other dwarves look to the construction of ladders and other still have begun to mine the walls.  The assault will be ready soon.

Archers and crossbowmen are positioned with the protection of regulars to pin down the defenders behind the walls. In the outer field, cavalry await orders to take advantage any openings. Deaulen shall take the eastern most gates with a force of infantry and the ladders. While Geraldine will make a diversionary attack upon the northern most walls along with a very modest infantry force.  Osoer will lead the assault upon the weakened wall.

Oden will fall.

As the men finally complete their reposition of the engines, Osoer commands that they begin bombarding the city, throughout the day and night. "Let them understand their predicament and in the morning, continue the bombardment, but also send terms for their unconditional surrender,” he says to Tradeus Enlien and Baron Deaulen.

“We shall commence the assault two days hence,” he says.

“Let us pray that they will take the sensible solution, ” he concludes.
Yes, wyrmling, the meat is made all the more tender by armor...

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Re: Turn #71 - Oden siege
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2012, 08:07:04 AM »
The dwarves are still activating. They will be here once that's done and they've had time to march north.
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Re: Turn #71 - Oden siege
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2012, 08:59:08 AM »
WM 7:

Rohrgaard is reconnoitered by a trio of mercenary cavalry from Kiergard - two marauders and one scout. They are effectively turned aside by the screening force and do not learn anything about the main force.

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Re: Turn #71 - Oden siege
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2012, 09:00:57 AM »
WM 5+:

There have been several attempts to infiltrate the camp, but none have succeeded in any meaningful way.

Some sentries and outriders have also been killed or disappeared in the woods. Nothing major though.

Security measures are working.
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Re: Turn #71 - Oden siege
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2012, 01:36:48 PM »
Osoer returns word to Alaric that he may desire to send a force to reinforce Rohrgaard, once the City of Oden falls.

Lord Serim is congratulated on his efforts.  The serve the crusade, his liege and himself well.
Yes, wyrmling, the meat is made all the more tender by armor...

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Re: Turn #71 - Oden siege
« Reply #12 on: March 28, 2012, 10:18:17 PM »
Lord Serim is humbled by the Archduke's kind words.

He also suggests not trying to take the city by subterfuge. Such attempts will likely backfire in a manner most foul.
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Re: Turn #71 - Oden siege
« Reply #13 on: March 28, 2012, 10:21:40 PM »
WM 8:

Osoer has returned. The dwarves have arrived.

WM 9:

Active siege begins in earnest. First assaults should go through early next turn if the castle is reduced. The castle should also take a negative level from the investment.
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Re: Turn #71 - Oden siege
« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2012, 12:05:41 AM »
At the end of WM 9, Osoer will give the city another opportunity to surrendur.  It is to be their last opportunity.

Beyond this, he is ruthless in his execution of the siege, both in ways intended to break the castle itself, but psychologically as well.  He even goes as far as to, using the dwarves, ensure that the castle is bombarded even in the night.
« Last Edit: March 29, 2012, 12:07:39 AM by Osoerde/William Osoer (Alan) »
Yes, wyrmling, the meat is made all the more tender by armor...