Sieze the Crown! PBEM game

[Henrik]

Originally posted by Patient English
Henrik, you DID send the file to Grothgar, didn't you???

John

I did send it, it shows up in my sent folder, annyway, I just sent it again.
Did it reach you this time Grothgar?

[Grothgar]

yes i do have it now. just recieved it. ill play my turn ad then pass it on

[Grothgar]

To my Dear Darling Sweetheart

This month in England was relatively boring with a new market being included in my itinery. An ambush went horribly wrong and Richards entire mounted retainers unit was destroyed even though they were caught out in the open. Richard barely escaped with his life and is in bed gravely ill. We all mourn this developement but i has strengthend the resolve of the entire garrison to carry on to their last breath. That ***** matilda approached me today with an offer to rebell agains thte rightful king of England Stephen. I sent her packing an it was only because of her forces that she was not captured. I will write to you next month. Hoping you are safe

Your Beloved Husband

[Patient English]

From the writings of Jon of Sussex:

"May 31st, Year of our Lord 1140

News is coming in that the King is now at war with the Scots! I hope we will not be affected this far south, where the peaceful improvement of our fields is all that concerns us. Even our soldiers have returned to their towns and villages to guard against the lawless men that abound in these troubled times..."

File sent to JMarks, and attached below...

[JMarks]

The scribe Ioanes writes again:

"The spring has come and with it the begining of military operations. In the south mercenaries have defeated our mounted retainers, or so the news goes. I myself am with my Lord Bigod as he advances on the halls of the rebells. The siege is set and the construction of siege weapons has commenced. It seems that we shall attack this fall, or even winter, should the weapons breach the rebel's defense. Backward though these English are, they do know their siege affairs.

"Though our garrison at Bath have made peace with the Plantagenats, we have not joined the rebellion. Indeed, the peace, I am assured, is nothing more than a long cease-fire, in which we shall build up our forces that we may defeat the pultrid Platagenats.

"This is my account as of May 1140"

Post Scriptus-The file has indeed been passed on.

[Henrik]

Sorry for not posting earlier

Henry de Lacy has made his moves.
More villagers where persuaded to share thier money and traders have set of in ships to different parts of the nation.

[Grothgar]

To My Darling Sweetheart.

I have to admit my darling that not much happened this month i thought that the summer months were the time for offensive actions but Richard seems to be on the defensive. The economy is still booming though so i cant complain. I cant help thinking though that it would be different in france.

Your Beloved Husband

[Patient English]

From the writings of Jon of Sussex:

"July 1140,

Our East Anglian troops have suffered a reverse in the forests of Cambridgeshire. From France, better news. The fields there are apparently very fertile, and the Town of Honfleur grows apace..."

File sent to JMarks...

[JMarks]

The Scribe Ioanes continues:

"The siege of Yarmouth continues. Milord Bigod says that the siege engines will be in readiness by harvest. I am awaiting it with great expectation.

"In other news, milord has finally found a sherif of worth for his new holding in Haslingfield. The people could use the such comfort when surounded by such barbarians as the Welsh.

"This is my account of July 1140"

file sent to Henrik

[Henrik]

I cannot beleive it has been so long since my last entry.
I myself recently enganged in battle to defend our holdings, I must say that this experience has strenghtened me!
From now on I will personally lead my men into battle.
Our traders are spreading out all over the island and soon a big trade network controlled by the de Lacys will cover England.
The contributions from villagers to our cause are still pouring in.

I do sadly lack time to write more right now, as I am off to lead the recruitment of some new troops.

Henry de Lacy

[Patient English]

From the writings of Jon of Sussex:

"September 30th, Year of our Lord 1140

Welsh raiders turned back outside Chepstow.

Very good harvest this season from fields around Honfleur .”

[Grothgar]

To my dear darling Sweetheart.

Not much happened this month i do believe that the seige equipment continues apace but i fear i will be moved further to the front once this is done. I pray to almighty god to keep me safe when this happens. Keep safe

Your Beloved Husband

[JMarks]

The Scribe scratches parchment further:

"Milord Bigod has crushed the rebels in Yarmoth and now has an eastern port. The battle for its capture was horendous and terrible. Milord tells me that this is but a small siege. How awesome and terrible must a large siege be!

"I have been given charge over Yarmouth, to rebuild it to a useful city. Milord plans on sending merchants via the sea in the future. Fortunatly, milord will let me stay with him and govern from afar, with the occasional visit for a check on progress.

"It seems my Lord's retainers in the far south-east have successfully started a honey farm. From what we are told it is a very lucrative business.

"Harvest is comming along fine, though new crops must be planted soon to keep the people from starving.

"This has been my record as of September in the year of our Lord 1140."

[Henrik]

Henry de Lacys diary

Contributions from the peasents seem to never end, several carnivals has been held in major de Lacy cities during the past 3 months.
As we move on into the 1141 our expectations are high, I am soon going to embark on a voyage, I cannot tell where I am going as I fear someone might have access my secret diary ()...

Henry de Lacy

[Patient English]

Grothgar,

I see you played your move after me. According to my notes, The Bigods (JMarks) move after me. Am I right?

It doesn't really matter at this stage, though, as not much contact has been made - although I'll probably find the AI has bollixed up my move again.

I'm happy to move regardless - but is it my move now???

Noboby has mailed me a file, although there is one on this forum. Henrik has posted it, but he usually moved BEFORE you.

Advice, please!

John