Beyond the Pit [Pitboss Diplomacy Game] [Story Thread] . PART 4 (November)

[Pitboss America]

The Hovel Report

Our citizens demanded we close our borders to the metalheads. Several nights of drunken debauchery and lewd behavior coupled with singing to all hours of the night as they roamed our territory, demanded action. Our foreign minister advises them now that we have the barbarians under command to acknowledge to spread no further north. Our people are god fearing hard working lot that want no temptations of the soul that you offered.

- Roosevelt II

[Pitboss Japan]

Originally posted by Pitboss Khmer

it also current khmer policy to not recognise unsettled land as 'claimed'.

Japan respects this policy but I will forewarn you. Most of Japan's territories are unsettled and if your are bold enough as to try and settle in my lands you will not live long enough to regret your poor choice.

[Pitboss H Roman]

Originally posted by Pitboss Celts
A group of Celtic axemen are roaming across the land looking for the Hastings conference. They have made it to HRE's territory but have yet to find a city called Hastings or Meeting. I fear our representative has missed the whole thing because of a giant bay which caused the axemen to lose many years of travel.

Edited my post. Left an important 'not' out.

We do not mind you exploring our lands in the least. We welcome your company and extend any hospitality we can.

Hastings is not a Holy Roman city, but a Funglish settlement established for trade and diplomacy purposes. It is on the southern coast of the land you are now on. There is a well established road network to take you there.

Unfortunately the Hastings conference is over. But given the intent of the city's founding fathers, it would seem reasonable that a second conference could be convened in short order.

Regards, Richard deBoeuf, Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Court of Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor.

[Pitboss Korea]

OOC: Great a new page! Could we please try and resize pictures this time? Last page there was a gigantic picture just to show a work boat! If you resize the image the page doesn't get stretched and its a lot easier for people to read the posts, not to mention it looks better.
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TO: King Marco of Portugal
FROM: Hae Mosu, Foreign Minister of Korea

Hail King Marco!

I am pleased to meet your acquaintence great King of the Portugese. I am further happy that our General, Jumong, was polite enough to talk with your Generals and agree to an exchange of knowlege. Korea is eternally greatful to you and your glorious Kingdom.

We are pleased to meet you, as your legendary status in the northern lands has preceded you. I am writing to inform you that I am currently in the Mayan port of Mutal and shall take to the seas soon along with General Han Gong on the K.S.S. Sinjeong. We are going on a diplomatic mission to the northern Kingdoms of Piercia, Rome, Portugal, and Russia and wish to tell you in advance that we intend on visting your kingdom. If you would be so polite as to official open borders with our nation that would be greatly appreciated.

Again, thank you for your graciousness and generosity, and I shall see you soon.

-Hae Mosu, Imperial Foreign Minister to his Majesty Emperor Sejong of Goguryeo

[Pitboss Rome]

Great Emperor Asiz, Friend of the Roman People

The Senate and People of Rome sends greetings.

Regarding settlers, the very moment we signed the treaty between our nations we began the process of attracting settlers and contruct their necessary provisions and equipment in Rome. This obviously takes a little time, but it is fully underway.

We are pleased to announce that a full company of Roman settlers, fully equipped with the best Roman tools, have left Rome for Meeting, hoping to receive a warm welcome and good land as tenants, and loyal subjects, of our Persian friends and neighbours

[Pitboss Vikings]

King Jeffry sent word to all world leaders of his ascencion to the throne. He invited them all to a royal gathering in Oldonia to celebrate his crowning.


While he awaited theri replies. he looked at the maps of the world his people had purchased and did wonder how he could get Oldonia to be as great as these other nations.

They had vast lands, lots of resources and food.

His Governors were screaming out for more luxuries and other resources.

He had much on his mind.

[Pitboss Rome]

A moral dilemma

Nations of the World and Emperor Asiz of the Piercians, Friend of Rome

The People and Senate of Rome sends greetings,

We wish to lay before you a moral dilemma we face, to seek guidance, in a spirit of openness.

As you may have heard, close to one of our cities we have found an independent city called 'Tartar'. The scouts from our 12th Legion originally reported that these people were ignorant barbarians. However, our officers have watched the city carefully over this last year and report now that to call these people barbarians is unfair. The people may not be as developed as the Romans, and yet they are not vermin - surely the gods must recognise them as people. Their ruler is undoubtedly a barbarian - we have seen him and his band rampaging round his own city, supported by masses of archers, spreading fear, the people of Tartar cowering before him. Out at sea, more of his band sail up and down the coast burning and looting.

The first step of what must happen is clear. We cannot allow a city ruled by such a barbarian leader to continue close to one of our cities, and close to the Piercian city of Meeting. His hordes of barbaians of archers are a clear threat to us, and to the wider world. Similarly the ships supported by the city are a threat to peaceful trade and fishing. Therefore we have commanded our legions to begin offensive operations against Tartar. We have no doubt that our legions will soon capture the city.

What then should happen? The city stands on land which the Piercian's claim. Furthermore, we have agreed to supply a band of settlers to the Piercians to settle this area. However, to make good on those promises our Praetorians would have to raze the city to the ground, killing women and children, dispersing the survivors to wander as refuges, to suffer the horrors of starvation, disease and elseless wandering. Can that be right? These people, these woman and children, are not vermin, but people, oppressed by evil barbarian warriors. Surely we should bring them liberty not destruction.

So that is the other option. We destroy the barbarian armies and capture the city intact, bringing peace and prosperity to the people of Tartar. Justice would then suggest that rather than supplying a unit of settlers to the Piercians so that they can settle these lands, we hand over the city of Tartar to them.

We would accept either of these options. Which is right?

1. Destroy the city, killing all within it. Then supply a settler to the Piercians and they build a new city.
2. Capture the city, saving those within it. Hand over the city to the Piercians, in place of supplying them a settler. This saves many people, but alters the wording of our agreement with the Piercians by supplying a city rather than a settler.

We ask that you consult your priests and wise men. Which option will please the gods?

[Pitboss Japan]

Rome

This city you speak of must be destroyed. It's woman and children hung, the elderly burned alive, and the men forced to watch before you cut off their heads. Once done give the settler to the Percians so that THEY may choose where they want the city.

Japanese Imperial Court.

[Pitboss Japan]

Originally posted by Pitboss Vikings
King Jeffry sent word to all world leaders of his ascencion to the throne. He invited them all to a royal gathering in Oldonia to celebrate his crowning.

King Jeffry,

It is with gret regret tht we must inform you that our Lord Itoku cannot attend your celebration. He is curently detained at the moment with other things. On behalf of our Great Emperor we wish you long peaceful life and hope you bring stability to your kingdom.

Japanese Imperial Court.

[Pitboss Japan]

The new Island of Etsuji between Tango province and the Percian boarder has be found and claimed by Japan. Any who are caught on Etsuji or ansuji will be killed on the spot and war will be declaired on the nation the unit came from.

Japanese Imperial Court.

[Pitboss Vikings]

To The Emporer of Japan

From King Jeffery

Thankyou for your greetings. We understand Japans needs are great and you lead them to a greater future.

If my people can do anyrthing to hel you achieve your goals you are only to ask.

My armies are at your service.

[Pitboss Vikings]

To Rome

Our soultion is even more humane. First allow all the woman and children leave the city. Then destroy is a mark that barbarism is not wanted in this world.

give the women and children and any willing men , homes in your own lands.

May peace be the way of the world

[MMC]

On the eve of the first Hastings Conference, the Crown Prince was taken very ill. After suffering with a fever whilch lasted the best part of a week, Prince Alexander McFungal died, leaving no heir. Robert the Plump, his most trusted advisor was placed in charge until a suitable ruler could be found. During this period, Robert had three great burdens (Ruling, Finding an heir, and his own job as the Foreign Advisor) and the great stresses that these placed upon him causing him to become very insular and withdrawn. Fortunately the Funglish have always been a robust people and the day-to-day trading a general living carried on regardless. However, when major tasks had been completed, without new orders, many people where left awaiting instructions. Many leaders among the people arose to issue new instructions, and one scientist, a woman named Marie Curie took it upon herself to establish an academy of science.

During this time, the Church ordered itself, and began to provide much needed structure to the nation. Steering clear of actually taking control of the government, the Church nonetheless provided a place for people to find answers to their questions. They also introduced a formal system to measure the seasons, allowing a much greater crop yeild. They even arranged for the settlement of a new town called Canterbury.

Eventually, Robert the Plump emerged from his seclusion and announced that he had found an heir. A long forgotten nephew of Alexander, the son of an illegitimate daughter of Alexander's father. The boy's name was Jesse, and at 14 was a serving member of the Hastings Militia. During his training, he had shown a cunning and ferocity the could only be described as akin to a dragon, yet during his free time, he much perferred to spend his time writing (often scathing) satire. The ferocity of his penmanship matched that on the battlefield, and thus he earned the name 'Pen-Dragon'. For his age, he had a very keen grasp on the workings of the world. Thus, as soon as he was whisked away from his unit, and taken straight to London, he began making decisons. Although he would not be officially declared Crown Prince until his 16th birthday, he was able to take much of the burden from Robert's shoulders, allowing the older man to resume his old duties. Robert quickly recovered and at Jesse Pendragon's request, he began to make preparations for a second Hastings Conference. The plan was to finish what had been started with the first conference.

OOC: I'm sorry for not posting recently, my schedule at uni has left me with too little free time over the past couple of weeks, and that free time have been occupied mostly by an obscure game known as Fallout 3 . Anywho... more to come, stay tuned.

[Pitboss Persia]

To: The Senate of Rome
From: Emperor Asiz of the Piercian Empire

Greetings Senators,


I can understand that you may hesitate to kill people who did not attack you in the first place. This depends on the point of view. Didn't they steal the lands of your friends ? Is there no offense in that ? And aren't there women and children in every city ? Is there really a point in questioning what has to be done ? It is justice after all.

However, I can understand your concerns, and I can offer two solutions to the problem :

- You may take the non-violent inhabitants of the city to your lands. If you can't supply them with accomodation and food over an extended period, they would be allowed to live in the new city that will be founded next to the ruins of theirs. I can promise that if they are as good people as your scouts say, they shall be done no harm among my people.

- You may let the fire caste take care of the city, so that any blood that would be shed wouldn't be on your hands.

Leaving the city where it is now is completely out of question. You may not know much about how to settle in jungles, but my people certainly do. The Fio'O and both of the Fio'El agree on that matter. It has to be relocated in order to be one day a prosper city.

At last, I would like to thank you for beginning to pay the debts of your predecessors. I know how difficult it is for you to stand for their acts.


Emperor Asiz of the Piercian Empire

[Pitboss Spain]

Originally posted by Pitboss Khmer
it also current khmer policy to not recognise unsettled land as 'claimed'.

So how does this statement go with our agreement of proposed borders?