The Jhelom Campaign

Tanya · 20th January 2010, 01:16 AM

With the complacency of peace-time slowly rotting away at the efficiency and readiness of the allied war machine it quickly became apparent that steps would have to be taken to reverse the trend.
When the next enemy rose up to face the loose coalition of Trinsic, Skara Brae, Yew, Cove and Templewood, the allies could ill afford to suffer the stinging early losses that had blighted its most recent conflicts.
This time they would be painstakingly prepared.
Emissaries had visited Jhelom to obtain her permission for a live campaign to be staged within her borders, any resistance or opposition had quickly been swept away by bribes and promises of future trade.

Introductory exchanges

The initial clashes of the 'Jhelom Campaign' were chaotic and bloody as a trio of major powers converged on the city, fighting a three-way war for supremacy.
The Covian Army appeared to have the upper hand in these early stages, harnessing the power of their arcanists as they claimed a position of strength and were able to dictate the course of the next stage of the campaign.

End of week 1

With the Covian Army in the throes of heavily fortifying the Jhelom Pits, the Guardsmen of Yew saw the opportunity to make their close-quarters prowess pay dividends. The enclosed space of the fighting pits would prove to be the Covian Army's undoing as they simply lacked the range to bring their arcanists to bear and were swiftly and methodically hunted down by the rampaging Guardsmen.

End of week 2

With the Guardsmen in command of the Jhelom Pits, they set their sights upon the southern island of Jhelom.
Fortifying the Performing Arts Centre, the Guardsmen swatted aside any attempts to enter the building, before sallying forth into the rattled Covian lines which swiftly crumbled in the face of the Yewish assault.

Dart · 26th January 2010, 04:16 AM

End of week 3

With news that the Guardsmen of Yew intended to claim Jhelom's northernmost island, the Covian Army, the Knights Templar and Skara Brae moved to check Yew's advances. However with Cove only able to field a selection of inexperienced recruits alongside the offerings of Templewood and Skara Brae the battle deteriorated into one of numerical superiority versus battlefield experience.

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Tanya · 26th January 2010, 04:20 AM

Covian Report:

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Attended:
Torrak Keres, Grenadier Sergeant (Leading)
Elizabeth Martin, Officer Cadet
Faden Wildheart, Regular Scout
Name's Unknown, Junior Scout (OOC info: Kal Shadowhand)
Bersi, Junior Arcanist
Ilyana, Guardsman Recruit
Railen Morana, Guardsman Recruit
Sabal, Guardsman Recruit

On Sunday, as part of the wargame we had three rounds of group combat practice without any rejoining.

First round:
It started good for us with Yewish militia attacking Templars and Skaran folks. Though, it went not so good after Yewish dispatched templars and Yewish they gave some attention to Covians. Everyone was fighting with enormous courage, but eventually was brought down by violent Yewish folks. Yewish won the first around. Surely by pure luck.

Second round:
Sergeant Keres recieved a pigeons from Templars and Skaran folks with suggestion to team up with them against Yewish militia. After short thinking he agreed for that. What was our surprise when suddenly both Templars and Skaran flicked out their swords and attacked us! I guess being a knight and being a treacherous !!!!!!! is the same nowadays. We made a tactical retreat leaving bodies of our foes behind us and regrouped for counterattack. Suddenly Yewish entered the battle smashing everyone out. Another round for Yewish.

Third round:
This time we actually teamed up with Skaran and Templars. Without any trick we stood shoulder to shoulder in the small house. Personally, I don't like close space much. Feel so unprotected without ways for tactical retreat and skirmishing, but order is an order. It ended rather miserably with Yewish rushing into the house and bashing everyone down mercilessly. After that they went outside laughing and bragging. Sometimes I hate our respected allies.

*signed perfunctorily*
Junior Arcanist, Bersi

Tanya · 26th January 2010, 04:22 AM

Letter from the Knights Templar:

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*A letter bearing the Knights Templar seal reaches the Covian camp appointed to commander Torrak Keres*

Greetings commander Keres,
Since the campaigns begun and the Yewish started to take interest in the islands, I fear that I've misjudged the capacity of their tactics. With continuing victories I believe that any of us stand any chance in success. With this in mind I'd like to offer you a temporarily cooperation between the Royal Alliance and the Covian Order, until balance of the Yewish opressors have been maintained or demoralised enough to give us room for further direction.

If thou accept my offer, I shall make sure that this is passed on to all those fighting in the Royal alliance.

Tactics and strategy would be an appropiate topic of discussion in the coming week, if thou accept my offer.

I shall await your reply most patiently.

May the Virtues Prevail!

*signed neatly*
Gendin de Trinsic, Grandmaster of the Knights Templar.

20th January 2010, 01:16 AM	#1
Tanya Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Jhelom Campaign With the complacency of peace-time slowly rotting away at the efficiency and readiness of the allied war machine it quickly became apparent that steps would have to be taken to reverse the trend. When the next enemy rose up to face the loose coalition of Trinsic, Skara Brae, Yew, Cove and Templewood, the allies could ill afford to suffer the stinging early losses that had blighted its most recent conflicts. This time they would be painstakingly prepared. Emissaries had visited Jhelom to obtain her permission for a live campaign to be staged within her borders, any resistance or opposition had quickly been swept away by bribes and promises of future trade. Introductory exchanges The initial clashes of the 'Jhelom Campaign' were chaotic and bloody as a trio of major powers converged on the city, fighting a three-way war for supremacy. The Covian Army appeared to have the upper hand in these early stages, harnessing the power of their arcanists as they claimed a position of strength and were able to dictate the course of the next stage of the campaign. End of week 1 With the Covian Army in the throes of heavily fortifying the Jhelom Pits, the Guardsmen of Yew saw the opportunity to make their close-quarters prowess pay dividends. The enclosed space of the fighting pits would prove to be the Covian Army's undoing as they simply lacked the range to bring their arcanists to bear and were swiftly and methodically hunted down by the rampaging Guardsmen. End of week 2 With the Guardsmen in command of the Jhelom Pits, they set their sights upon the southern island of Jhelom. Fortifying the Performing Arts Centre, the Guardsmen swatted aside any attempts to enter the building, before sallying forth into the rattled Covian lines which swiftly crumbled in the face of the Yewish assault. __________________ --- The Guardsmen Militia --- (Grd)

26th January 2010, 04:16 AM	#2
Dart Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 433 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: The Jhelom Campaign End of week 3 With news that the Guardsmen of Yew intended to claim Jhelom's northernmost island, the Covian Army, the Knights Templar and Skara Brae moved to check Yew's advances. However with Cove only able to field a selection of inexperienced recruits alongside the offerings of Templewood and Skara Brae the battle deteriorated into one of numerical superiority versus battlefield experience. [/CENTER]