You would still have to come North of the Appalachians, little Snakes, and you have grown weak over the centuries since you last saw us. We still know well your weaknesses ... why else would we speak to those who can master water and ice?
Dogs are Man's Best Friend
Cats are Man's Adorable Little Serial Killers
Oh, it is certainly heresy. The ritual killing of a life, as opposed to predation, is bad. However, while we cringe at it, and will attempt to convert you, we will not lay siege to your cities over an animal sacrifice
"Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution."
- Theodosius Dobzhansky
There is no word harsh enough for this. No verbal edge sharp and cold enough to set forth the flaying needed. English is to young and the elder languages of the earth beyond me. ~Frigid
The Holocaust was an Amazing Logistical Achievement~Havoc
I'm assuming that the land between Ilithia and Korlech is hilly, forested, and lightly populated (but not particularly mountainous or treacherous.) That sound right?
With the shattering of the centralized Orc nation with the coming of the Netherese, the Orc tribes were spread out, the unity that had made them so frightening shattered. The Orcs of Yawgmon's banner are one of the more powerful groups of Orcs that have found their way to the coast once more, using their fleets to terrorize ships that attempt to pass between the Eastern and Southen shores of the Continent.
Ballistae bolts penetrating walls of force cast by 1.5 point mages? Being pinpoint accurate at ranges of hundreds of meters and disintegrating people on contact? That is a bit... more special... than the description of light ballistae
Are you...on...something?
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"Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution."
- Theodosius Dobzhansky
There is no word harsh enough for this. No verbal edge sharp and cold enough to set forth the flaying needed. English is to young and the elder languages of the earth beyond me. ~Frigid
The Holocaust was an Amazing Logistical Achievement~Havoc
I said they seemed to disappear. Not that they did. If you look back maybe 50 or so yards maybe you'll find them, if you're lucky with the bolts still in their bodies. And yes the ballista bolts went through walls cast by 1.5 point mages. You know why? Because they're all purpose mages. If they'd been, say, defensive purpose only mages, then yes, you could stop a ballista bolt. As is they do not focus on defense and you're dealing with ballista bolts, of which most of them were in fact stopped, which you should be thankful for.
Be happy that Rogue and I decided (Yes, Rogue was involved too) to only kill off three. You have mages, whoopdie doo, that does not give you free reign to attack any city you please with impunity so long as you put up a few defenses. And for the record, no. You do not get to have mages (save your 2 pointer) that can build protective barriers that are the equivilant of a several foot thick stone wall whenever they Goddamn please. And even your 2 pointer couldn't keep one up for very long.
And on a further note, even if they were "more special" than normal ballistae, which I will let you know right now that they may in fact be, just as they may not be. That is none of your damn business as of yet since there is no way in hell any of your people would know about it. I try to give my players the information that they would know, no more, no less.
By the way, in case it comes up, the city is infact a port, which means it's on the water. Encircling is impossible, but you can always do fun things with a port.
As for your last little snipe, it's unappreciated. I hope I don't have to go any further than stating that.[/i]
fair enough. Just wanted to know. Seemed from the way you wrote it that they were disintegrating people and were more accurate than any ballistae should be.
"Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution."
- Theodosius Dobzhansky
There is no word harsh enough for this. No verbal edge sharp and cold enough to set forth the flaying needed. English is to young and the elder languages of the earth beyond me. ~Frigid
The Holocaust was an Amazing Logistical Achievement~Havoc
The Minotaur Paladins of Elecaium rule their nation with discipline, justice and an iron will. The head of the order, the Sun Lord is the head of the city with a corps of judges and enforces keeping the peace. History has it that the order was founded from the example of a Paladin from Eire who overthrew the old demon worshipping wizards who once ruled. The kin of those wizards still rules to the South in the city state of Malecaium. The Paladins of Elacaium war upon the wizards to this day in hopes of their overthrow once and for all. The average male minotaur stands at 7 to 8 feet with the females slightly shorter by 4 or 5 inches.
Heavy Cav:
Minotaur Paladins- The heaviest force in the region, to large for horse they have instead tamed war-rhinos. Lightly furred, mean tempered beast it is only the magic and skill of a paladin that can induce them to accept a saddle and tack. The paladins are armed with lance, chain mail and axes, along with their prayers.
400 strong - 6 points.
The Sun Lord- Mounted on his truely massive and bloodthristy war rhino, warlord. The Sun Lord is the most power of paladins known to Minotaurkind and the living example of the virutes of paladinhood. Armed with lance, axe, chainmail and the power of his faith.
Sun Lord Khailian -1point
Heavy Infantry
City Guard- Armed in chain mail, shield, maces, axes and hammers not to mention of the grace of the light. These beings are the trained soldery of the great city and defend her from harm
2000 strong- 3 points.
Archers
Crossbowmen- Wearing leather and carrying crossbows in a size only found in a knights nightmares they provide fire support for their brothers in the front line.
1000 strong- 4 points.
Special Units
Purifiers- Mages who study the magics of banishment and light. Their task to both counter the demon callers and the demons when needs must.
300 strong- 4 points.
City State of Malecaium (city state 13)
Ruled by the foul demon worshippers of the Cult of Bhaal. They are locked in war unending with the aposates of Elecaium. The Cabal's word is law backed by their armed minions and the fear of their demons the populace offers no rebellion. And their word is war upon the aposate of Elecaium until the foul Sun-Lord himself is dragged screaming to the alter.
Heavy Infantry
Cultist, devotees of Bhaal these minotaurs are the enforcers of the dark faith and the mailed fist of the Cabal. They are armed with hammer, mace, chain mail, shield and their faith in their dark lord.
4000 strong 6pts
Archers
Crossbowmen- wearing leather and the same massive crossbows as their cousins of Elecaium, they provide fire support.
1000 strong 4pts
Demon callers- the dark priest and lords of thier religion. They call down the powers of Bhaal lord of the pitt to smite the unbeliever!
100 strong 4 pts
Demons - Monsters from the pitt itself. Foul fiends who live to spread pain and fear upon the land. Only a paladin or a purifier can harm them.
50 strong- 3pts.
Mahrils- Lord High Wizard of Bhaal. The Lord and master of the city, all bow to his every whim.
1 point.
Sorry Silence but this game needed Minotaurs. NEEDED THEM! Back to the map with you! *whips*
"it takes two sides to end a war but only one to start one. And those who do not have swords may still die upon them." Tolken
"Live free or die: Death is not the worst of evils." -- General John Stark
"A fortress circumvented ceases to be an obstacle.
A fortress destroyed ceases to be a threat.
Do not forget the difference."
"Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed." -- G. K. Chesterton
Grey are mountains, brown are hills, dark green is forested/rough terrain, light green are plains. Blue lines are rivers, grey lines are roads, and yellow lines are the hercegal (ducal) boundaries. Dark red squares are towns, while bright red are fortresses. Neat, huh?[/list]