TBF, Mags, you have been doing a lot of the heavylifting for the quest, so this will be in good hands.
To be clear to everyone, this is just me burning out on imagination of the quest, since my muse has been hitting me over the head a lot with so many different ideas that I just can't find myself too interested in this.
I'll still hang out here, though, since this still does have a sepcial place in my heart.
I'd like to thank you all for making this a wonderful experience while it lasted.
I'd also like to thank @Magoose, @Fluffy_serpent, and @Martin Noctis for doing so much to help prepare and write this quest. I couldn't have done it without you all.
ȚI DESCHIM VENELE! PENTRU DISEAZĂ, NE OSPAȚIM LA TÂRGOVIȘTE! <WE OPEN YOUR VEINS! FOR TONIGHT, WE FEAST IN TÂRGOVIȘTE!>
REȚINEM PORȚILE EUROPEI! <WE HOLD BACK THE GATES OF EUROPE!>
Yep and the cities… well the problem is they can't flatten them so they have to do the most insane thing an army can do at this point…
Urban warfare without air support.
Wouldn't the Satelite countries be absolutely pulling at the chains, wanting to break free of Russia's weak grip on the reins? Especially seeing them loose this badly?
Poland and Ukraine have got be baying for blood at this point.
Yep and the cities… well the problem is they can't flatten them so they have to do the most insane thing an army can do at this point…
Urban warfare without air support.
Wouldn't the Satelite countries be absolutely pulling at the chains, wanting to break free of Russia's weak grip on the reins? Especially seeing them loose this badly?
Poland and Ukraine have got be baying for blood at this point.
Honestly, the combat dice combined with the dice deciding Russia went biowar...
Is narratively, fitting, for basically as I said when we first found out bout the latter.
Well, if I hazard a guess, things were probably going quite poorly over there. Because well, they can't exactly show weakness either.
So it could have been IC a gambit to get things under control without looking bad, hinging on the requirement for word to get out for the other disaster.
Except some idiot with a camera moved in for the sake of authenticity and escaped with not only word, but FOOTAGE of their actions.
Cause well, the Russians are having very UNFUN times trying to fight an insurgency that seems to have acquired enough weapons to make life hell in environments Russia just isn't suited to fight in. And now it's a one-two punch of Romania damaging USSR's perceived strength by fighting like demons possessed, AND becoming a pariah for the biowar stint trying to stack the deck in their favor.
Cause well, the Russians are having very UNFUN times trying to fight an insurgency that seems to have acquired enough weapons to make life hell in environments Russia just isn't suited to fight in. And now it's a one-two punch of Romania damaging USSR's perceived strength by fighting like demons possessed, AND becoming a pariah for the biowar stint trying to stack the deck in their favor.
Well to make matters... fun for the Romanians... Nato is getting very scared right now.
And all the people that are trapped in romania who would be refugees are trapped there because, guess what, they are now all contaminated with Anthrax and Smallpox.
There is now an active plauge in Romania right now... and they can't get help because well... No one can.
So they fight like mad bastards because thats the only way they can get help now. Force thesoviets out so that people can come in and help their people.
Logline: Based on real events.
In a war-torn medieval world ravaged by demonic forces, a pack of valiant werewolves, driven by their faith in Christendom, emerges to wage a terrifying battle against the legions of darkness. With Iron and Incense as their weapons, these holy warriors fight to protect humanity's last hope against the encroaching evil.
[ Film Begins with an adjunct professor, back to the camera but speaking to his class begins discussing the account of Thiess' Trial (as depicted in a mediaeval manuscript), thus beginning a series of flashbacks that detail both the details surrounding the Trial but also Thiess' account: film uses heavy Catholic symbolism, as well as gothic/horror Imagery, to make a...not so subtle allegory about Romania's war with the communist masters of the USSR. ]
"Blood Moon Crusade" combines elements of horror, war, and supernatural mythology, showcasing the struggle between werewolf warriors and demonic forces. Through the lens of Thiess and his comrades, the film explores themes of faith, sacrifice, and the power of righteousness in the face of overwhelming darkness.
Characters:
- Thiess as played by Christoph Waltz*
In the late 1970s, Waltz spent some time in New York City where he trained with Lee Strasberg and Stella Adler. He studied script interpretation under Adler and credits his analytical approach to her teaching.
Set in the war-torn land of Kaltenbrun during the Middle Ages, the film introduces the bleak landscape and the presence of demonic forces that have overrun the region. The protagonist, Thiess, a humble werewolf and devout Christian, witnesses the horrors inflicted upon his village by the demonic forces. He joins forces with a secret group of werewolf warriors known as the "Lupine Crusaders." Thiess undergoes a ritual that enhances his werewolf abilities, granting him increased strength, agility, and resistance to the demonic influences.
- Act 2:
Thiess, now part of the Lupine Crusaders, trains alongside his fellow werewolf warriors, led by a wise and battle-hardened commander. The Lupine Crusaders uncover a sinister plot by the demonic forces to summon a powerful demon that threatens to engulf the world in eternal darkness. The werewolf warriors embark on a perilous journey to locate and destroy the demonic artifacts necessary for the summoning ritual. Along the way, they encounter terrifying creatures and face internal struggles, testing their faith and resolve.
- Act 3:
As the Blood Moon rises, the Lupine Crusaders reach the demonic stronghold, an ancient cathedral shrouded in darkness. A climactic battle ensues as the werewolf warriors clash with hordes of demonic minions, showcasing their supernatural strength and ferocity. Thiess, driven by his unwavering faith, confronts the demon's high priest, engaging in a deadly duel to prevent the summoning ritual from being completed. In a final act of sacrificial bravery, Thiess defeats the high priest and disrupts the ritual, banishing the demon back to the abyss. The remaining werewolf warriors, battered but victorious, emerge from the cathedral as heroes, with Kaltenbrun restored to a semblance of peace.
- Epilogue:
Thiess, having fulfilled his duty, returns to his village, where he is hailed as a savior. He continues to protect his people, remaining vigilant against any future threats. The Lupine Crusaders, their numbers diminished but resolute, vow to remain vigilant, ready to defend Christendom against supernatural evils that may arise.
A/N: I decided to have fun with this, especially after -
- I was reminded of their work, so I fully give you credit for the inspiration, and the story told within.
Also, the Professor at the beginning is supposed to be Dr. Henry Jones...Sr.
[EDIT: I don't know if I made it super clear, but the demonic forces are meant to be stronger than the werewolves in all aspects and shown to be so, even when fully enhanced. Like, even though they're taking the fight to the Demons, the Demons are a devilishly tricksy bunch that are meant to make every scene with them utterly terrifying.]
Seems like the Soviets have ran into Afghanistan combined with Ukraine and then doubled over into even greater insanity. The huge disparity in Nat rolls show the Romanians are treating this as a fight for survival and the Soviet incompetence and corruption is rearing its ugly head. The most beautiful part is that the Romanians are doing all of this without the shitload of NATO aid that Ukraine is currently getting. Although I wouldn't at all be surprised with the CIA arranged with Tito for Vietnam surplus to magically make its way across the Carpathian mountains.
I guess this begs a huge question, if the Soviets are getting uber fucked in Romania, does this mean that they don't launch their invasion of Afghanistan at the end of the year? Cause like I pointed out earlier, no war in Afghanistan means no radicalization of Osama bin Laden and thus no 9/11. If they do decide to still invade Afghanistan then there's a high chance the Soviet Union falls during Reagan's term.
Might write some Omakes to support our Vampire bois. Also something tells me that Rambo III is gonna be set in Romania.
Honestly, there is one thing which complicates things. Namely the fact Romania is a hotbed illness, so however the handoffs are handled, it's gonna have to be delicate, lest it starts spreading outside of the USSR, let alone Romania.
Historians looking back are probably gonna see the biowar as a massive blunder, with the actions creating the will to fight with such ferocity and effectiveness, that the comparatively lax pride of the USSR starts losing men and tanks left and right to improvised equipment and their own weapons.
Seems like the Soviets have ran into Afghanistan combined with Ukraine and then doubled over into even greater insanity. The huge disparity in Nat rolls show the Romanians are treating this as a fight for survival and the Soviet incompetence and corruption is rearing its ugly head. The most beautiful part is that the Romanians are doing all of this without the shitload of NATO aid that Ukraine is currently getting. Although I wouldn't at all be surprised with the CIA arranged with Tito for Vietnam surplus to magically make its way across the Carpathian mountains.
Well to say nothing that they are fighting a nation that is now basically decided that if they lose they will be genocided... and it will be impossbile to say that they gave the Romanian government that is now in command lots of things to think about.
Like how much money the Union is going to have to pay for the hell they have caused.
You would be right. Though Sly might be not taking any salery for that... simply because he'd be deciding to donate all that money to Romania Relief efforts.
Historians looking back are probably gonna see the biowar as a massive blunder, with the actions creating the will to fight with such ferocity and effectiveness, that the comparatively lax pride of the USSR starts losing men and tanks left and right to improvised equipment and their own weapons.
Depends on the defenition. I mean, there has already been some people in history whom committed feats so crazy, it would be near impossible to show on film due to the absurdity reaching 'has to be fake' levels.
