Chapter 12 : Southern Raiders
We will tolerate no black magics in our realm. The Messala Family should know better not to trust strangers especially in such troubled times. Let the Sentinels have them.
That really set back relations with the Messala quite a bit.
Ah Pompeius, always the foolish one. Funny how easy he forgot our deeds... No matter.
Another season pass, and New Rome is in turmoil once again...
Sounds like a mission for us.
A group of soldiers are wreaking havoc on the countryside, led by a robber knight from the south. If Septimus can destroy this army, he will reap massive rewards from the Senate.
The weather's not cooperating. It's fogged. Sight range is reduced to 60%. And shooting range is halved. On top of that, Cavalry and Heavy Infantries gain 20% damage and defense penalty - god knows why mere fog affect their steel armor.
The plan is simple. There's no point of interest to capture. It's a straightforward slug out. We'll set a line near the forests and have our heavy infantry meet them in the open. Cavalry will flank from the right, while the light infantry will take the left.
A habit of the enemy hero is to cast magic shield before engaging.
They move faster than I thought. Our line is barely assembled. Time to call the cavalry.
With a little pausing and unpausing, the line is finally assembled and we can engage them neatly.
Septimus enjoys a nice cleaving time.
The enemy knight isn't faring well. He got sandwiched by my legions.
Everything should be - hm? What's this?
Why is my cavalry dying?
Archers? But isn't the weather fogged?
Unfucking believable, the weather changed to day. Who cast the spell? Did they put in real time weather or something? It caught me off guard and cost me precious cavalry...
Damn. At least the gold will help cover the losses.
Later that day...
Milord, news from the Sentinel front...I believe recent events have enabled us to tighten our diplomatic relations.
Do tell.
The Order of Sentinels could be of assistance when we engage magickal creatures. ..but I am not sure what sort of tribute should we give...
May I recommend the finest steed from the Quintus stables?
Let me think about it some more. Is there anything else?
Our spies have found something within the Sentinels territory.
Interesting. Informing them would a be a straightforward gesture...but I'm sure we deserve something in return...
I leave the decision to you, Milord. There is...another matter of the Brigantine tribes, just north of the Sentinels.
What of these savages?
We could actually purchase these slaves and set them free as a form of goodwill with the Brigantine.
I don't even see why I should care about this. But let me think about it. The Messalas would not appreciate us liberating slaves.
Understood. One final matter...are you still fine with bringing our army into the Messalas arena event?
Of course...but we'll leave it for later...
There's plenty of decision to make on this update.
1. A gift for the Sentinels, what should it be?
2. The Ancient Sentinel Ruins, do we tell them outright?
3. Should we even care about the captured Brigantes?
4. And finally, how shall we conduct ourselves in the arena? Do we participate in the fight? Or simply bet on fighters? If we choose to do either one, will we participate honorably or not?