The Dance of Death - Sign Up and Rules Thread

[Garlan Gunter]

Ten ter hooks!!!

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Ten ter hooks!!!

?

[Lumine]

It is done! Thus the Welf Emperor finds his death, the pro-Welf side probably won't be left playable unless someone is really interested. Rum is also left open due to the withdrawal of NyIndy.

Two things:

Orders: There were a lot of orders. A LOT. That's a good thing, but many of those were conditional or based on a number of hypothetical scenarios, so it was a bit hard to keep track of them. I really hope I understood what some of those hypothetical scenarios entailed or didn't miss anything, because small decisions and changes could have altered much of what happened.

Nexn Turn: I leave for my trip in a few hours, so to be honest I really don't have the time to leave all of you with Turn 4. Not sure what's the preferrable outcome here (a break or letting the game continue and I update the turn crisis after I return) for the players.

[King Saul]

It is done! Thus the Welf Emperor finds his death, the pro-Welf side probably won't be left playable unless someone is really interested. Rum is also left open due to the withdrawal of NyIndy.

Two things:

Orders: There were a lot of orders. A LOT. That's a good thing, but many of those were conditional or based on a number of hypothetical scenarios, so it was a bit hard to keep track of them. I really hope I understood what some of those hypothetical scenarios entailed or didn't miss anything, because small decisions and changes could have altered much of what happened.

Nexn Turn: I leave for my trip in a few hours, so to be honest I really don't have the time to leave all of you with Turn 4. Not sure what's the preferrable outcome here (a break or letting the game continue and I update the turn crisis after I return) for the players.

Well, I think the game would be better off having a break until you get back from your trip.

[Garlan Gunter]

I think a break too, plenty to take in!

[Wikipedia delenda est]

I would honestly prefer to continue the game without a break, but so far it appears that I've been overruled.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I'd prefer a break

[Lumine]

A break it is. I'll see you gentlemen in a week!

[Donerail]

I'll also be on vacation for about a week -- well-timed!

[DKrol]

I'm starting a new job on Monday - good timing!

[Lumine]

Heads up, gentlemen, I'll start writing the next turn tomorrow.

[Orwell]

Heads up, gentlemen, I'll start writing the next turn tomorrow.

Has it been a week already? God is good!

[Garlan Gunter]

Leaning on my national politics to absorb between-turn withdrawal symptoms

[Lumine]

We're back! Turn posted, royal families updated.

(I really hope I didn't kill the game with all the delays)

[Bacon King]

Hello everyone, several IRL issues have kept me busy and distracted for the last couple of weeks -- my sincerest apologies to those who sent me PMs that I wasn't able to respond to. It's fortunate that you went on break while I was away, else I would have been even more behind.

Anyway, just letting you all know I'm back now

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

The Scourge of God

An address by the King of Castile to be read publicly all across the Kingdom:


As good friends of the King of Aragon, we express our utter shock and horror at the death of the Aragonese King in his holding cell. We had taken care to treat him generously and provide him with ample accommodation, and were thus completely taken aback when we heard of this startling development. While we presently believe his death to have been the result of suicide, an investigation will be ordered immediately to ensure that this tragic event was not regicidal in nature.

The present state of Christendom is one of much danger and peril. We now face the onslaught of Egyptian infidels coupled with chaos and division at home. This truly is a general crisis like none in living memory, and I say that as an old man who has seen much and remembers well times of misfortune. But what has brought about this crisis? God's will. The infidels in Egypt are a scourge of God, summoned by Him to punish Christendom for her moral decay and spiritual corruption. It is a test of our will, a challenge for us as Christians. But we cannot drive back this scourge, and prove ourselves to God, unless we purify the Church. And for the church to be purified, the sickened head must first be cured before the rest of the body can be healed. The current Bishop of Rome, a tyrannical and degenerate man, has acted like the most worldly of princes, marrying off his family members to increase his temporal power. He has used his power of excommunication in a most partial and partisan manner--determined to split Christendom into two opposing camps--against godly princes like myself who simply wished for the preservation of peace and neutrality. But neutrality is no longer an option with this bishop, who has been tempted by the Devil. All Christian realms must now choose whether they are on the side of God, or that of Satan.

So, fellow men of Christ, it is clear that we must cast out this evil from the Church and renounce our sins if we wish to repel the scourge of God. Even within his own pagan religion, this scourge knows no remorse, having ordered the murder of his coreligionist the Almohad Sultan. Think also how this Sultan of Egypt threatens our very own kingdom, having recognized the Count of Toulouse as the King of Castile. It would not at all shock me, therefore, if the rebel leaders in the north of the kingdom have been urged on by the Sultan. Most of our rebellious subjects, however, I believe to be well-intentioned Castilians who have simply been misled by their leaders, said leaders being pawns of foreign interlopers like the Egyptians. I thus proclaim a general amnesty to any rebel who lays down his weapons and reaffirms his loyalty to our King Alfonso VIII, and therefore proves himself to be a good Christian and Spaniard. For we cannot afford to fight amongst each other while God's scourge threatens us, and the Church remains in Lucifer's hands.

I suppose imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

[Wikipedia delenda est]

The Scourge of God

An address by the King of Castile to be read publicly all across the Kingdom:


As good friends of the King of Aragon, we express our utter shock and horror at the death of the Aragonese King in his holding cell. We had taken care to treat him generously and provide him with ample accommodation, and were thus completely taken aback when we heard of this startling development. While we presently believe his death to have been the result of suicide, an investigation will be ordered immediately to ensure that this tragic event was not regicidal in nature.

The present state of Christendom is one of much danger and peril. We now face the onslaught of Egyptian infidels coupled with chaos and division at home. This truly is a general crisis like none in living memory, and I say that as an old man who has seen much and remembers well times of misfortune. But what has brought about this crisis? God's will. The infidels in Egypt are a scourge of God, summoned by Him to punish Christendom for her moral decay and spiritual corruption. It is a test of our will, a challenge for us as Christians. But we cannot drive back this scourge, and prove ourselves to God, unless we purify the Church. And for the church to be purified, the sickened head must first be cured before the rest of the body can be healed. The current Bishop of Rome, a tyrannical and degenerate man, has acted like the most worldly of princes, marrying off his family members to increase his temporal power. He has used his power of excommunication in a most partial and partisan manner--determined to split Christendom into two opposing camps--against godly princes like myself who simply wished for the preservation of peace and neutrality. But neutrality is no longer an option with this bishop, who has been tempted by the Devil. All Christian realms must now choose whether they are on the side of God, or that of Satan.

So, fellow men of Christ, it is clear that we must cast out this evil from the Church and renounce our sins if we wish to repel the scourge of God. Even within his own pagan religion, this scourge knows no remorse, having ordered the murder of his coreligionist the Almohad Sultan. Think also how this Sultan of Egypt threatens our very own kingdom, having recognized the Count of Toulouse as the King of Castile. It would not at all shock me, therefore, if the rebel leaders in the north of the kingdom have been urged on by the Sultan. Most of our rebellious subjects, however, I believe to be well-intentioned Castilians who have simply been misled by their leaders, said leaders being pawns of foreign interlopers like the Egyptians. I thus proclaim a general amnesty to any rebel who lays down his weapons and reaffirms his loyalty to our King Alfonso VIII, and therefore proves himself to be a good Christian and Spaniard. For we cannot afford to fight amongst each other while God's scourge threatens us, and the Church remains in Lucifer's hands.

I suppose imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

Yep, even the "Scourge of God" line came from Savonarola, which I suppose could be construed as a homage to the Savonarola Brigades

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

We're back! Turn posted, royal families updated.

(I really hope I didn't kill the game with all the delays)

Can I get an extension until Sunday (RL stuff)

[Lumine]

We're back! Turn posted, royal families updated.

(I really hope I didn't kill the game with all the delays)

Can I get an extension until Sunday (RL stuff)

Sure, I hadn't set a firm deadline yet. We'll put the mid-turn deadline for Sunday in the hopes of getting it up on Monday (if I notice I can't deliver within a reasonable timeframe I'll take appropiate action to adapt).

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

We're back! Turn posted, royal families updated.

(I really hope I didn't kill the game with all the delays)

Can I get an extension until Sunday (RL stuff)

Sure, I hadn't set a firm deadline yet. We'll put the mid-turn deadline for Sunday in the hopes of getting it up on Monday (if I notice I can't deliver within a reasonable timeframe I'll take appropiate action to adapt).

Thanks

[windjammer]

Thanks for the deadline.
I'm busy as well.

[Garlan Gunter]

Would love a small extension before mid turn but naturally only if people are generally in favour!

[Devout Centrist]

I would support an extension

[Lumine]

Sure, we'll extend until Wednesday afternoon.

[DKrol]

I sent a PM that I need a reply to before I can begin to develop my orders.