Dankmar takes Elric, Kara, our children, our pregnant nuns and fucks off to Constantinople.
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A Road of Life: A Road To Power: A Medieval Adventure of Rising to Power
- Thread starter Magoose
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- Original Historic
Magoose
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- California USA
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The Need of a Father
Magoose
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The Need of a Father:
Your father looked like he was ready to travel to a faraway land when you came to see him. The farmhouse that he believed was going to be the place where he died was near desolate, the fighting that both made him surrender himself, and your victory had caused you to move the many items of personal value to the Longhouse, and your new home in the village center.
The only thing that remained was your table, with carvings of your mother, your father, you and Elric. And a chair where your father sat, with an empty stool waiting for you.
Supplies, a bag of clothes, his bow, arrows, sword, and shield were sitting beside him, waiting.
He turned to you as you entered. "I figured you check here when you finally realized I haven't left yet."
"This was the first place I would check for you father." You replied as you walked in. You realized how much you changed as you strode in, realizing the fine furs that kept you warm was fine, better than any furs you wore as a cover for the cold before the events transpired. In your home, there was the wind coming through cracks in the walls, signifying wherein the walls such repairs were needed, or where the mud sank from the heavy snows.
This place was so familiar, yet now, so foreign to you.
"I expected you to inherit this place… my gift to you, and Kara, and the children, and Elric… this land I had spent my whole life building for all of you… and in less than a year, you are a Jarl… and saved my life from certain death because you were brave enough to stand by yourself, your convictions, and your family." He paused, taking a breath as he thought his next words.
"Father-" You tried to protest.
But your father raised his hand. "Einar, my son." He cupped your cheek into his hands, and you saw the tears falling from his eyes. "I can hardly look at you anymore as my son. And I am terrified of you… I did not raise you to be what you are. And that frightens me."
"Father, I would-"
"Stop trying to excuse what you are, and dissuading my worries, because they won't help. I have seen what you have done, and there is little I can offer you for help." He replied.
You frowned. "Father-"
"You can order me all you want son, but my answer will still remain the same. I'm leaving for the Varangians. I will not separate take anyone but myself." He stated. "I just… cannot help you anymore." He stood. "This is goodbye for now."
He than embraced you. "May the gods give you strength when you need it, wisdom when you desire it, and good luck when they see fit."
He let go. "I love you."
And he left on a ship… and you believe, you would never see him again.
Reward: Dankmar Gains the Trait: Varangian: This man is a member of the Elite Byzantine bodyguard, assigned to protect the Emperor from all threats. (+4 to martial, +10 to Personal Combat, +10 opinion to all Greek, and Norse Cultures)
AN: Enjoy.
Your father looked like he was ready to travel to a faraway land when you came to see him. The farmhouse that he believed was going to be the place where he died was near desolate, the fighting that both made him surrender himself, and your victory had caused you to move the many items of personal value to the Longhouse, and your new home in the village center.
The only thing that remained was your table, with carvings of your mother, your father, you and Elric. And a chair where your father sat, with an empty stool waiting for you.
Supplies, a bag of clothes, his bow, arrows, sword, and shield were sitting beside him, waiting.
He turned to you as you entered. "I figured you check here when you finally realized I haven't left yet."
"This was the first place I would check for you father." You replied as you walked in. You realized how much you changed as you strode in, realizing the fine furs that kept you warm was fine, better than any furs you wore as a cover for the cold before the events transpired. In your home, there was the wind coming through cracks in the walls, signifying wherein the walls such repairs were needed, or where the mud sank from the heavy snows.
This place was so familiar, yet now, so foreign to you.
"I expected you to inherit this place… my gift to you, and Kara, and the children, and Elric… this land I had spent my whole life building for all of you… and in less than a year, you are a Jarl… and saved my life from certain death because you were brave enough to stand by yourself, your convictions, and your family." He paused, taking a breath as he thought his next words.
"Father-" You tried to protest.
But your father raised his hand. "Einar, my son." He cupped your cheek into his hands, and you saw the tears falling from his eyes. "I can hardly look at you anymore as my son. And I am terrified of you… I did not raise you to be what you are. And that frightens me."
"Father, I would-"
"Stop trying to excuse what you are, and dissuading my worries, because they won't help. I have seen what you have done, and there is little I can offer you for help." He replied.
You frowned. "Father-"
"You can order me all you want son, but my answer will still remain the same. I'm leaving for the Varangians. I will not separate take anyone but myself." He stated. "I just… cannot help you anymore." He stood. "This is goodbye for now."
He than embraced you. "May the gods give you strength when you need it, wisdom when you desire it, and good luck when they see fit."
He let go. "I love you."
And he left on a ship… and you believe, you would never see him again.
Reward: Dankmar Gains the Trait: Varangian: This man is a member of the Elite Byzantine bodyguard, assigned to protect the Emperor from all threats. (+4 to martial, +10 to Personal Combat, +10 opinion to all Greek, and Norse Cultures)
AN: Enjoy.
Magoose
SV's Questing Fanatic
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It probably wouldn't have helped.
Dad's a simple man, trying to make his way in this world.
We just happened to be the PC blessed by Odin, and that broke his heart.
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In happier news I created Einar in ck2.
I only did it with console commands and the ruler designer, so it's not really correct in everything, like how child of Destiny is not really a trait, so gave him bright, and a couple of CoD modifiers.
Also his wife was named Freya by the game, and consoling in the kids gave me four boys as opposed to 2 boys and 2 girls.
I only did it with console commands and the ruler designer, so it's not really correct in everything, like how child of Destiny is not really a trait, so gave him bright, and a couple of CoD modifiers.
Also his wife was named Freya by the game, and consoling in the kids gave me four boys as opposed to 2 boys and 2 girls.
Magoose
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Same, but I lost the file.
Unified Norway, without Killing Harald (I kinda cheesed a few minor mods and made a few story events to get that to happen)
I love it!
Working withthe Console, trust me, it could be worse.Also his wife was named Freya by the game, and consoling in the kids gave me four boys as opposed to 2 boys and 2 girls.
He could be black viking in the Canaries (True story, that happened to one of my other games, an invasion lead to taking out Mali, and they all became more west African in three generations).
Inb4 Dad has another child who becomes a super badass warrior and travels all the way back to Norway with a fleet of ex-Varangians at his back.
Magoose
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Dads a Widower, he'd never get married again, barring incredible circumstances involving his mental health getting better.
Have a Basterd, maybe.
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- Location
- Sweden
Denied, I play the demonic earr**e version!
- Location
- Pee Pee Poo Poo
Not surprising, that blood eagle kinda came out of nowhere and is pretty brutal. Einar is incredibly cruel so it's understandable.
- Location
- England
Why is Einar so brutal I swear he doesn't have the cruel trait?
Because this is the anciant vikings, even if they didnt want it, they were cruel because terror helped their rule
[X]Demand one condition: You demand one thing
[X]Demand Command of the Army: you need all the men under your command, every soldier you have.
[X]Demand one condition: You demand one thing
[X]Demand Command of the Army: you need all the men under your command, every soldier you have.
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Magoose
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Actually, the Thanes of the North did something that in Einars mind, was a sacrament to Blasphemy at least to him.
They (The thanes) didn't care for their men, and those men were wasted like sheep in a battle they could not win.
Einar had control of every combat advantage and they knew it, but thought they could overwhelm them with massive numbers. They failed, were so incompetent that they couldn't escape capture, and Einar, angered and enraged, make them have the cruelest punishment of legend, for they were worthy of nothing more.
It also helps start a good legend.
- Location
- Pee Pee Poo Poo
what vote??
Magoose
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The vote to either join harald in the defense of Norway, ignore him or take command.
- Location
- Pee Pee Poo Poo
[X]Demand one condition: You demand one thing
[X]Demand Kingship: You want to Be the king. (Note: This option will have a hidden dice roll you will not see. But, you might lose the roll, and Harald will become king. Do not choose this action unless you are absolutely sure you can roll well)
[X]Demand Kingship: You want to Be the king. (Note: This option will have a hidden dice roll you will not see. But, you might lose the roll, and Harald will become king. Do not choose this action unless you are absolutely sure you can roll well)
Another annoucement
Magoose
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Alright lads, a little announcement, When the War of unification ends, and we find out if we become King, This quest will begin as a sequal in another thread.
Mostly because the threads opening here, is more designed for a peasant quest, then that of a noble, or king quest that we seem to be entering the phase for.
I hope this will not come as any surpise to any of you. But since we are about to leave such legendary beginnings, I want to be sure to give you all a heads up.
Mostly because the threads opening here, is more designed for a peasant quest, then that of a noble, or king quest that we seem to be entering the phase for.
I hope this will not come as any surpise to any of you. But since we are about to leave such legendary beginnings, I want to be sure to give you all a heads up.
The War of Norwegian Unification (Campaign turn 1)
Magoose
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The War of Norwegian Unification (Campaign turn 1):
You looked at the reports of the danish troop movements as they pertained to the operational capacity of the entire Norwegian coastline.
They could strike anywhere, but the two potential landing zones that they would take was either Vikken, Harald's stronghold and the closest port that may allow them to get supplies and reinforcements.
The other was Horaldland. Your stronghold, a place that was not prepared for war. At least for war, and a siege.
The lands granary was only half full, and most who would stay behind were old me, children and the womenfolk. The thandoms of the north were an option, but you did not believe they would be suitable until there was another Jarl to lead them.
They would be killed… at least that was what you feared.
"Kara." You protested to your wife as you looked at her, the fires smoke clouding your vision. "I cannot ask you to come, not with-"
"You are a Jarl, you may be king and wherever you go, I will follow!" She demanded. "I will not let you just wander off into the world without me-"
"What can you do Kara, can you fight? Can you lead men!? Can you do anything that would not make you a burden in my camp!?" You demanded.
"I stop you from making stupid decisions!" She shouted.
"Stupid?! I am about to become king! And you question me!?" You demanded.
"Yes!"
"Than teach my children how to not be stupid!" You demand. "I may be a fool, but they do not have to be! Teach them how not to be me!"
Kara froze. "Then promise me you will come back."
"I would give a kingdom, to be back with you." You replied.
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"It's time." Harald stated.
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Your Military Forces:
3834 Light infantry
1766 Heavy infantry
50 Longships.
Haralds Military Forces:
4231 Light Infantry
1234 Heavy infantry
203 Mounted Calvary
49 Longships
Kojvte's Millitary Forces
3405 Light Infantry
1365 Heavy Infantry
30 Longships.
Where do you Defend:
[]Horadland: You will mount a defense of your home, it would be a likely place to land, if Vikken was not an option
[]Vikken: Haralds Capital, and the Largest settlement in Norway. It was the most defended, the geographically closest destination, and could be controlled in the seas. But Harald knows this, and you know this… it would be the perfect place to make a stand.
[]Out at Sea: You will battle the Fleet at sea, and try to win the war there.
[]In the North: They will come from the disunited North, that may suffer the most from the Invasion.
AN: enjoy.
You looked at the reports of the danish troop movements as they pertained to the operational capacity of the entire Norwegian coastline.
They could strike anywhere, but the two potential landing zones that they would take was either Vikken, Harald's stronghold and the closest port that may allow them to get supplies and reinforcements.
The other was Horaldland. Your stronghold, a place that was not prepared for war. At least for war, and a siege.
The lands granary was only half full, and most who would stay behind were old me, children and the womenfolk. The thandoms of the north were an option, but you did not believe they would be suitable until there was another Jarl to lead them.
They would be killed… at least that was what you feared.
"Kara." You protested to your wife as you looked at her, the fires smoke clouding your vision. "I cannot ask you to come, not with-"
"You are a Jarl, you may be king and wherever you go, I will follow!" She demanded. "I will not let you just wander off into the world without me-"
"What can you do Kara, can you fight? Can you lead men!? Can you do anything that would not make you a burden in my camp!?" You demanded.
"I stop you from making stupid decisions!" She shouted.
"Stupid?! I am about to become king! And you question me!?" You demanded.
"Yes!"
"Than teach my children how to not be stupid!" You demand. "I may be a fool, but they do not have to be! Teach them how not to be me!"
Kara froze. "Then promise me you will come back."
"I would give a kingdom, to be back with you." You replied.
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"It's time." Harald stated.
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Your Military Forces:
3834 Light infantry
1766 Heavy infantry
50 Longships.
Haralds Military Forces:
4231 Light Infantry
1234 Heavy infantry
203 Mounted Calvary
49 Longships
Kojvte's Millitary Forces
3405 Light Infantry
1365 Heavy Infantry
30 Longships.
Where do you Defend:
[]Horadland: You will mount a defense of your home, it would be a likely place to land, if Vikken was not an option
[]Vikken: Haralds Capital, and the Largest settlement in Norway. It was the most defended, the geographically closest destination, and could be controlled in the seas. But Harald knows this, and you know this… it would be the perfect place to make a stand.
[]Out at Sea: You will battle the Fleet at sea, and try to win the war there.
[]In the North: They will come from the disunited North, that may suffer the most from the Invasion.
AN: enjoy.
If we had the boats I'd jump at the sea battle but now though.
Magoose
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You'd still be commanding boats, just not all of them... you'd be commanding your own 50 longships.