The Apolyton Empire: Game - Page 21

Easthaven I · November 30, 2002, 02:11

Secret agency was created:

Consul Easthaven has been secretly creating another agency. An agency solely for propoganda, highly confidential and secret. Hundreds of uncorruptible agents disguised as citizens melt themselves into the populace giving good ideas of how great the consuls are and whenever talk arises that is against them they quickly bash it down with charismatic inspiring speeches. Great speakers, among the best. They also become trusted by the village or area of a city they live in and could easily unite people to oppose or even fight against any traitors or foreign invaders. At least that is the idea and mission. They quietly begin their own movement as the defenders of Apolyton and supporters of the 'Fathers' of Apolyton. They will only arise when treason and rebellion are in the air. They are untraceable. They live with the people for years, with their own families. Hopefully and probably these agents will be successful in their endeavors. They become part of the people...

mmtt · November 30, 2002, 02:30

OOC: Stop playing until things are settled....
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Lord Zalzabad · November 30, 2002, 03:02

Hmmm, alot happens when one is away. I have settled things with China, as my family has connections. They now see the Consuls as the true leaders of Apolyton, insted of Liam Sheep. I will co-operate with the new government, and wish to open a newspaper myself in Apolyton City. I have brought my wife over to Apolyton, but my son will stay there to get a good education, at Sun Tsu's War Academy.

Best Regards,
Drako Chuko, Wealthy Merchant

Mellian · November 30, 2002, 03:26

OOC: Lord Zalzabad, i used Drako Chuko to help eliminate Liam Sheep and his goons in china and the island off their coast where his mercenaries were located. You lead a small chinese force, after a diplomatic team sent by Mellian to make contact with china...and to convince them of about Sheep. I kept the fighting vague, especially the one-on-one fight with Liam Sheep, where Drako cut his head too

Apep · November 30, 2002, 17:40

May 1402 (?)
Apep II awoke on a small island with a mammoth pain in his left arm, he vaguly remembered grabbing a piece of flotsam and holding on for dear life. Behind him rock towered up like a pinacle. Ah, yes, this was Sanhopi Island. He remembered that the Moderator had planned to place a fort here, only to give up because it was impossible to get all the material needed to the top of the cliffs. Indeed it would probably be possible to hide up there in perfect safety and he was probably already officially dead, so no one would be looking for him, he hoped.
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Apep I had not been so lucky, he had awoken near a bend in the river and looked up to see five men looking down at him,
"Oh, ****," he shouted as he was tossed in a cart.
(OOC: I believe the slave trde would be alive and well at this date)

Easthaven I · November 30, 2002, 18:55

Consul Easthaven arrived at Sanhopi to check out the events that took place. The Command Post was busy with men trying to figure out possiblilities of evasion and escape. Consul Easthaven entered the Command tent somewhat annoyed at what happened but calm enough to deal with the situation.

"What happened to the two, Captain." He asked.

"Well Sire, Apep II's body has not been found and is believed to be buried in the rubble. As for his father, his body has not been found either so we believe he is dead also. Mellian, her cell totally collapsed therefore we are searching the rubble but it might be futile for she is probably dead..."

"Captain, answer me one question, do you have the bodies of any of these three people?"

"Well no sire, but..."

'THEN...they are not dead. Begin searching the country not the rubble. I do not want to hear your 'theories' on how they were killed, theories mean nothing to me. They are not dead unless I see a mutilated corpse of these subjects laid before me...Now Captain, do you see a mutilated Mellian or Apep corpse laid before me?"

"No sire..." The Captain said as he looked down at his feet.

"Then they are to be assumed alive and well...and in action. Therefore get search parties searching house to house, ask the citizens for help. A reward for any information leading to the capture of Sanhopi prisoners." He said encouragingly.

"Yes sire." The man went off to do as he was told.

Another man walked up to Consul Easthaven with a paper for him to sign. Easthaven began reading it.

"You look quite pale, sire."

"I've had a bit of a cold lately." He said as he signed the paper.

"You need rest, sire. That is all. Leading a nation takes its toll on a man." The man said as he waited patiently.

"Rest is for the weak, Lieutenant." Easthaven responded as he handed back the papers and pen. He walked towards the planning table where his officers were located...

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To Consuls (secret):
There has been lots of activity on the uninhabited island of Sanhopi, it is believed to be the stationing post for the last barbarian invasions. Also I was planning to have the 5th Army partake in military exercises. Therefore, in a few days I will launch an exercise onto the island of Sanhopi and will observe our forces capabilities of amphibious landings and invasions. At the same time we will clear the island of any fugitives or exiles. I will also station the 5th army there and begin having them construct a fort. There are lots of lumber on the island so we would not need any from the Apolyton mainland, also a small iron mine was left there from past occupancies so we may also use that as well without interfering with Apolyton supplies and budget. This shall be quite the strategic point in the future.

Apep · November 30, 2002, 19:20

May 1402
When Apep II reached the top of the Island of Sanhopi he was amazed to find a small hut in a clearing. Going in he found it to lead into a tunnel. A very dirty man came up from it. Apep II inquired as to what this place was,
"This was an iron mine," the man said without thinking, "It is now the minimalistic Headquaters of the Council of Apolyton."
Apep II's eyes bulged and his mouth dropped open, this was the agency that had ordered his death (OOC: OK the government also did this) and the attack on his mother!
(OOC: It seems logical to me that the Council would have to be quite close to Sanhopi to have got the army past the Apolyton navy, after all as Easthaven (I think) pointed out, it is the stongest navy in the world)

Mellian · November 30, 2002, 19:29

June 1402

After washing the dishes, Mellian started helping Roxy (20s year old daughter of passive ARM supporters) with the supper. Her father and mother were off to do some errands at Vikan, allowing her and their daughter to take care of things at the farm beside a small village. Mellian as been helping out with the farm in the past week, after her injuries as healed enough for her to move again, surprising the Loyalys, even herself as to quick her body healed. They were nice enough to have her stay at her farm, even thought it was her choice, so fair deal to help them out. Besides, she is not even sure what she will be doing, so until she does she may as well live among the peasant folk, which she didn't mind at all.

She was quite surprise a month ago to wake here... she thought she would be dead. Mrs. Loyaly told her that some of the americans helping the movement brought me there, saying to take care of her and then dissapeared without explaining how they rescued and she got her here. They took care of her, even providing her clothes (far from Mellian's usual leather pant and top ware) and food. During her stay, she got to read of these new "pamphlets" and "newspaper" which the recent invent of Printing Press provided. She simply shook her head at what they say, even thought this mode of propaganda is quite ingenious. Nice to know that Latentus is still about...

Anyway, the Mr and Mrs. Loyaly as arrived, just in time for supper.....

OOC: Village is near Vikan, not anywhere close to Sanhopi, so she won't be easily found...especially if she stays passive and not doing much then working on a farm

Since the general populace, even thought they know of Mellian, wouldn't recognize her except those that personally know her or people at Apolyton or Edkoro that seen her in public.... and the peasant clothes doesn't help the recognination either....

posted because Easthaven did, despite not stating an opinion in the discussion.... what is your msn address?

Apep · November 30, 2002, 22:56

June 1402
Apep II had been camping outside the iron mine for weeks now and he still hadn't managed to get at the council itself, though he was unsure as to why he hadn't been killed he assumed that as a fugitive, he was a kindred spirit.
He got up and walked over to the cliff side and looked down, to see hundreds of slaves being marched on to the island!
He ran back and grabbed the first man he saw, "Look, I need to see the council, NOW!" he shouted, "The consel's have sent men here!"
The man escorted him straight to the counsel's private underground chamber.
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Apep I couldn't believe that he was about to be involved in the round up of his own group of fugitives, on the other hand, perhaps these slaves would be willing to join, after all there were about 1000 slaves and only 50 or so slave drivers, he would lead them to the 'armory' and hope for the best...

Jack_www · November 30, 2002, 22:58

To Consul Easthaven(urgent, secret):
I have some trubbling news. I have heard reports from my men that the cannon that was used on the Prison was given to the traitor ApepI by American Spies. I have futher information indicating that the took Mellian from the ruble and helped he escape the prison, thus the reason why your men have not found her. I am going to America and demand they stop all covert actions in Apolyton or face war. We can not accept nations sending spies into our country and trying to subvert the government. I am going on the next ship to America.

Apep · December 1, 2002, 00:14

The slaves were directed to the iron mine and sa Apep I was in front, they followed him. Once some were in the armory Apep I shouted, "We are slaves! We are oppressed and forced to work! There are enough weapons here for most of us, let us kill those who whip us!" The slaves looked uneasy, and then one walked forward and grabbed a weapon, a large sword, a second slave followed and soon most of slaves gripped weapons most out of fear, Apep I always good at taking command shouted, "CHARGE!!!"
The slaves raced out of the mine.
(OOC: The armoury is presmably close to the entrance of the mine and this explains why they didn't encounter the councils men)

foolish_icarus · December 1, 2002, 00:56

Early July, 1402

“Mr. Wilco? The Head Historian of the Apolyton Great Library is here to see you.” Roger set down the letter he was reading and looked up. “Thankyou. Show him in.” Roger stood up, shook hands with the man, motioned him to a chair, and sat down again. Strange, he thought, that the Head Historian could have been old for so long. He was far from decrepit, and still moved like someone in their middle years, yet that mildly aged look he had was the same as it was the first time he had seen him, some 20 years before. Roger had little time to reflect on this, however, for the Head Historian immediately began to speak with the exactly measured and perfectly timed and even words and articulate sentences that were the exact stereotypes of the people of his profession. “Mr. Wilco, thank you for seeing me. As I mentioned in my letter, I have a proposition for you and the courier service you run. The reorganization of the Great Library and its affiliates is almost complete, yet there is still a position within the new structure which we would like your courier service to fill. This slot remains the only one that still requires an organization. We would like you and your service to take on the responsibilities of information distribution and collection. I realize this is what you already do under the present circumstances, but a union with the new Great University, which is what we are calling our new conglomeration, as you may recall, would provide benefit not only to the individual component organizations but to the education and enlightenment of the entire Apolytonian community. We have the philosophers, the librarians, the mathematicians, our own resource collection and assembly division in the works, we have even contracted with a new group calling themselves the ‘Inventors Guild’. We have enough funding from private sources for moderate improvement of existing facilities in Apolyton as well as construction and expansion at a modest rate in the site we have selected in Gowoasan. Yet our present structures remain woefully inadequate in the practical details of administering and organizing such a conglomeration. That is where your service would be essential. We believe that your charter and present goals and operations fit perfectly with those of the new Great University. The betterment of our nation and its peoples through education and the faithful recording of the true events of history, as unbiased as possible by the political scene. The Great Library, due to its antiquity, has been able to hold itself apart from most political complications, and we believe that will carry over. The entire venture is privately funded by forward-thinking individuals and institutions such as your own, so there will be no more government interference than can be expected. Aside from any moral rewards form contributing to the knowledge base, there are also significant monetary awards to be had from cooperation among our institutions. We very much hope you will be part of our enterprise. Please think this over.” Even though Robert had been listening intently, the Head Historian’s stop had been so gradual that it took him a few moments to realize he had stopped talking. “Yes, we’ll certainly consider your proposition. I’ll talk to the directors about this.” The Head Historian smiled slightly. “Well, then. Thankyou for your time and your consideration.” He got up and walked to the door. Robert stood up and motioned magnanimously with his hand. “Thankyou, Mr. Icarus.”

Easthaven I · December 1, 2002, 04:10

The bulk of the 5th Army began embarking onto the coast. They witnessed men charging their positions. They began to set up defensive positions preparing for the charge.

As the disorganized group got closer and closer an unexpected event occurred...well unexpected to Apep's troops...not unexpected to Field Marshall Easthaven.

The 'slaves' Apep came in contact with were not actually 'slaves' for what idiot would send out slaves as the spearhead of an amphibious landing and attack, only an incompetent and ill experienced and amateur military commander would assume such a thing. The slaves were soldiers, trained in spearing an attack, but were caught off gaurd when Apep yelled at them to pick up arms and charge. So they did, biding their time to strike at full surprise.

So as the enemy charged at full speed, the 'slaves' began to lack and fall behind, Apep's troops didn't give heed for they thought they were slaves and were exhausted and weak. So they picked up speed. Soon the 'slaves' were in the rear of Apep's troops.

At the last few yards Apolytonian forces took a powerful charge forward at the last minute shocking the first line of Apep men, most were clotheslined but others adapted...the lines clashed.

Then the so called 'slaves' siezed the moment and clashed with Apep's troops from behind. The Apep men were completely surprised, as a result they were immediately routed and recieved many casualties. The outnumbered, disorganized and underarmed Apep men were quickly becoming slaughtered after they immediately became routed. Most tried to flee from the onslaught but were so packed together most tripped and were trampled to death by their own troops.

Field Marshall Easthaven saw it from the ship. He didn't even give any orders, for the event took place so quickly. He was impressed by his men's initiative and improvisation. He watched proudly.

Soon the forces of Apep were nearly wiped out, Apep I was surrounded, standing alone in a circle of vengeful Apolytonians. Apep I still held his sword. Crossbowmen shot both his legs, he collapsed and was apprehended.

Field Marshall Easthaven arrived somewhat amused but did not show it.

"Either you're getting old, or you were always this bad..." Easthaven said while shaking his head.

"Take him away, maximum security on this man. He is a traitor and the plague infector." The men dragged him away.

Field Marshall Easthaven walked up to the commander of the 'slaves' and the swordsmen regiment that first embarked.

"Well done men, well done. You make me very proud today." He said with a smile. He then walked away. The two commanders were in awe and were filled with pride and confidence at the result of their General's compliments.

The 5th Army embarked the rest of its forces and began to get organized for sweeping the island clean. And begin construction of Fort Sanhopi.

Easthaven I · December 1, 2002, 04:46

Two boys came running into the village from their club houses in the distant trees.

"Look! Wolf men are coming, and Sam and Niel are with them!" They yelled in excitement as they ran through the village square towards their home.

Curious, but unafraid heads looked up to see for themselves.

Sure enough a small group of men were coming down the trail, they had a carriage filled up of wheat and other materials with them.

The people seemed to recognize some of the Wolf soldiers for smiles spread across their faces as they crowded around the troops.

Two of the men especially stood out. These must have been Sam and Niel, smiles were also across their faces.

"Sammy! What brings you here away from your duty, eh?" Shouted jokingly an old hard-working man of the ages.

"I AM on duty, old Finmer! We are here to pass out food for anybody in need of it. Wheat and rice! A new system introduced by the Consuls." The young man answered. He then turned to his commanding officer.

"Sir, may me and Niel be dismissed to visit our families?" He asked. The Captain looked down at him from the carriage, it was a serious look at first but was taken over by a smile.

"Sure, Sergeant. Just get back soon to help." He said as he began unloading the wagon in the center of the village to set up a small stand.

"Thank you sir." The two look-alike young men ran off, to the Finnigan house...coincidentaly next to the Loyalie family.

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They greeted their parents and their parents welcomed their sons back home.

The Wolf units were busy, but still managed to goof around with the kids some and show them their 'cool' weapons. Sam and Niel returned to their comrades to help, and when the unit finished setting up the temporary stand they shared stories to the curious kids about the war in England and even the battles of the civil war. A few people came up to the stand and food was given, no questions asked. The Lieutenant simply handed it over, and nodded, sometimes wishing them a good day or even starting a small conversation.

A grumpy skinny old man came up to the wolf soldiers and began bothering them with questions about 'the dictators'.

"You men come here with your food, this food is stained with oppression by the Consuls."

"Sir, no oppression has been given by the Consuls, therefore no stain exists on this food. Take the food, old man. Before you starve to death." The Lieutenant offered.

"Nonsense! Do not patronize me! The republic will take over soon, you can count on that!"

"Well so be it. The food is still here, it knows no republic nor consulship, only how to keep people alive." The Lieutenant again answered diplomaticallly.

"The Consuls shall be beheaded! Like King Louis of France! I will take no food from you oppressors."

"Well I hope your curses never come to pass, for I will have to sacrifice my life. For Easthaven saved me and my men's lives at York, twice! So take the food, for if a civil war starts again and thousands of lives are lost for your curses today, then you will need a full stomach for the day of your judgement." The Lieutenant answered again, trying to feed the skinny old man.

"Never!" He walked away grumbling to himself.

The atmosphere was somewhat solemn for a few seconds from this scene but was soon cleared away when a family invited the wolf men to dinner, and children ran off to play again laughing happily.

The Wolf soldiers thanked the villagers for their offer but insisted on camping outside and eating their army food. But after a short arguement and threat of being offensive towards the villagers the wolf soldiers gratefully accepted the invitation...

Easthaven I · December 1, 2002, 04:56

To Drako CHuko:
We gladly await your arrival. You should know that you are always welcomed to Apolyton! And you are more then welcome to open another newspaper. You are a good man, and more of you are needed in this world. Will see you in the days to come.

-Easthaven

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To Consul Jack (secret):
I agree with your approach to the Americans, be careful on your trip. It would have been safer to simply send the message, but if you insist we shall take care of Apolyton in your absence.

-Consul Easthaven I

Easthaven I · December 1, 2002, 05:35

Battle of Sanhopi Heights

The 5th Army surrounded the Sanhopi hieghts. Field Marshall Easthaven and his Gaurd took a position on the southern end of the heights, on a hill.

He ordered small probes in the night to decipher enemy strengths and weaknesses in their defensive lines. He found the group somewhat disorganized and acted individually.

He began bombardment in the center of the hieghts to annoy the enemy. It was successful in forcing a few small attacks on Apolytonians, this lowered Council manpower by killing them off.

At dawn, Field Marshall Easthaven ordered a small offensive on the eastern edge of the hieghts, when they were engaged for a time being the Apolytonians were to become 'routed' and feign retreat. This was successful in decieving the enemy and enticing them, mainly because of the enemy's disorganization and lack of united leadership under one rule.

The commander of the enemy eastern forces was enticed by the Apolyton routed and retreating forces and ordered his forces to chase them and prevent their escape. He wanted to wipe this group out. All he did was separate his forces from the rest of the council, and once this was done the 'retreating apolytonians' quickly regrouped and advanced towards their chasing enemy.

When the enemy easterners realized what happened morale plummeted, they were attacked from behind and from the front. After a small skirmish, they surrendered.

The Apolytonians now had a firm foothold on the hieghts.

Field Marshall Easthaven quickly ordered the regiments who contained the foothold on the heights to immediately charge forward across the hieghts attacking the enemy western forces and dividing the northern defenders from the southern.

The western defenders were at first caught off gaurd but immediately turned to fight. When they turned, the stationed Apolytonian elements in the west of the western defenders advanced to attack, noticing the enemy's attention on the attacking eastern Apolytonians-giving the enemy westerners the same situation that their eastern partners had. With this diversion, council commanders reinforced the western flank by sending some northern soldiers in an attempt to break through the Apolyton lines and connect the northerners to the westerners. They succeeded for the time being until Easthaven launched a secondary offensive on the north requiring the northern commander to recall his troops to push back the attack, this demoralized the enemy westerners even more and they too soon surrendered.

The battle for the hieghts were divided by the northern heights and the souther heights.

Meanwhile, a small apolyton force tore down the hut, and surrounded the tunnel.

Field Marshall Easthaven then ordered the eastern forces to reinforce and attack the northern hieghts and he ordered the western forces to reinforce and attack the southern hieghts.

After a short hour of fighting the northern defenders surrendered.

Soon after that, the enemy southerners surrendered after losing nearly all of their men...90%.

The hieghts were fortified and Easthaven ascended. The Elite wolf soldiers were sent into the tunnel, here is where the fiercest fighting took place. The Wolf soldiers sent in recieved heavy casualties by well placed booby traps, but when the second wave of men, inluding Easthaven himself, was sent in the underground forces didn't have a chance. Some surrendered but the more obsessed council members refused and either commited suicide or was killed by wolf soldiers. A few tried to surrender but were killed anyways.

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Easthaven bursted into a small room, sword held high, suddenly a shot rang out.

He felt a hammer-like punch on his shoulder as blood gushed out and was pushed back by the force. But adrenaline was pumping and he regained his balance with the help of wolf soldiers behind him. He charged into the room towards the man who held the musket.

The man held up his musket in complete fear as he cried " I surrender, I surrender!"

His gut was slashed by Easthaven, the man keaved over. With a second stroke Easthaven beheaded him. He turned on the other rebel in the room who charged at him. Easthaven blocked a sword strike and tackled the man, using his own bigger body and taller stature to his advantage. Easthaven fell ontop of him, he couldn't get his sword up so he removed a dagger from his waist and began stabbing the man under him.

Another rebel jumped at him but was stopped by a sword thrusted through his back by a wolf soldier...

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The battle ended as a decisive victory for the Apolytonians. Prisoners were taken but the majority were killed.

Field Marshall Easthaven quickly sent a message to the Consuls informing them of the events, battles, and results.

Lord Zalzabad · December 1, 2002, 08:28

Marshal Easthaven, I thank you for excepting my proposal, the first copy of the Apolyton Times will hit the streets shortly. I plan to support who ever is in power. Congradulations on your victory at Sanhopi Heights.

Drako Chuko, wealthy merchant, Editor of Apolyton Times

Lord Zalzabad · December 1, 2002, 08:39

Lev Chuko looked out over the city of Apolyton. In the distance there was a small riot against the Consuls. The organizers planned it to be larger, but few people turned up. Forces loyal to the consul were dispersing the riot. Lev shook his head, and wondered to himself, that the only reason that the consuls, that he hated so much, were in power was because of his foolish father, General Chuko. If he had not encited his rebellion, the evil marshals would have little power, and maybe the previous Moderator would still be in power.

He was just 14, but at that tender age, he still had alot of hatered for his sworn enemys, Easthaven, Thunderfire, and Jack. They were the ones who sent the unknowen agent in to kill his father. He was lucky his Uncle, Drako was looking after him. Drako did not know about Lev's vendetta, and cared for him like his own son. Lev turned and left the building. He had told noone of his plan, nor would hew ever. It would take many years to complete, but Lev was paitent. Revenge, thought Lev, would be sweet.

Lord Zalzabad · December 1, 2002, 08:55

Welcome to the first monthly edition of your comprehensive newspaper, the Apolyton Times.

Headlines

Battle at Sanhopi Heights

Reports indicate that a small battle has taken place at Sanhopi Heights. Marshal Easthaven lead the Apolyton forces against the rebels. The Marshal later reported to this paper that the enemey was routed and destroyed.

More on Page 3

Civil Disorder in Apolyton City

A small riot occured in Apolyton City against our glorious Consuls. Local garrison troops dispersed the crowds, arresting the organizer of the event. The organizer later admitted to one of our reporters that they thought the protest would be bigger.

Full story, Page 7

Fugitives Still on Run

The fugitives that escaped from Sanhopi prison are still on the large. Investigators beleve that there was outside assisstance given to the Escapees, most proberly from England, wanting revenge for thier spectacular loss. The rebels associated with the escape were at Sanhopi Hights, but none of the fugitives were discovered.

More Reports Page 14

Editorial: Why our Consuls are so good

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Mellian · December 1, 2002, 15:14

OOC: foolish_icarus, can continue using Roger Wilco for whatever your planning to do.... so yes, the Courier Service will help.

June 1402

Whilee helping Mrs. Loyaly in the field, taking out weeds and so on, Mellian sees the wolf soldiers passing by the Loyaly house and entering the Finnigans house. When she enquired with Mrs. Loyaly, she says they are the Finnigan kids, whom she babysitted a few times in the past. After deciding they are no threat, she move on with her work...

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During dinner, Mr. Loyaly ask Mellian what she will be doing? She replied saying she isn't sure. The Consuls are very popular at the moment, among most of the populace. Latentus continues to get shot down by Easthaven everytime he tries shooting down the consuls, propaganda wise. The idea to try start up a rebellion or whatever is out of the question, as that would just face against what the current government does, force. And of course, will make her seem a hypocrite to easthaven and many other people. Joining in the propaganda war will not do much either. Supporting the Consuls and gradually work from within will not be really possible like before. Not sure what she'll do...

Roxy brought a few ideas in response to Mellian's opinion of the current propaganda war, sparking a new possibility as to what she and the republic movement can be doing. With the invent of the Printing Press, hey can further spread the republic ideals educating the people... a long as teaching the youth to read and right, as they are the future leaders. They can do so without needing to directly attack the Consuls with words... If they try shooting down the republic ideals, they would make themselves like they were shooting down liberty. eventually, the people will more and more take advantage of the Consuls "ask and you will get" type policy by demanding a republic government.

After talking about her ideas with the Loyalies, getting further more refine ideas and options, she says she needs to go to Vegeimon City...

Easthaven I · December 1, 2002, 15:53

To Drako Chuko:
Apep I is in our custody. He is the traitor who started the plague that killed so many people. And as for his son who was believed to be spotted in the battle has still not been found. He must be hiding among the dead bodies or in some secret little compartment in the tunnels. He did not show himself much in the fighting. He must have figured it was a lost cause to fight so he hid.

Easthaven I · December 1, 2002, 16:22

The Education ACT

Field Marshall Easthaven has ordered the mass production of Bibles, History books, language books, and dictionaries to be sold at the cheapest most affordable price to the general populace. Universities and schools already contain such books. These books are for the general populace to learn. Small offices will be built to teach any man or woman young and old to read and write. These are mainly for the people and children who can't leave their work or farms to attend a school, but all are welcome. These are gifts from the Consuls, we are here for the people.

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Letter to the People.
From Easthaven.

This is not another propaganda letter to defend our position. I am writing this to inform you of some events of late, for the people have a right to know certain happenings. Universities and schools are being open and all people are welcomed to enroll themselves, rich or poor, man or woman, young and old. And if you are not able to enroll yourself because of your duties then books are being distributed to you all and small offices are being created to teach the basics of reading and writing.

Also, there are a few organizations trying to topple the government and kill the current Consuls, we are glad the people do not take part of this and are thankful. We are trying to settle the matters.

The violent organization in which they keep trying to kill and cause riots...well...they call themselves The Council of APolyton, their leader Apep I and possibly Apep II. They are the ones who who tried to invade Apolyton, they are the ones who unleashed the plague of 1401 that killed so many. I am pleased to say we found their stronghold and we did battle, they were located on Sanhopi island and I led the attack myself. We were decisively victorious and were successful in apprehending Apep I. They fought like disorganized barbarians, much like they did the time they tried to invade Apolyton.

Also we have information that American spies have been mingling in our affiars, thinking they can do as they wish. Well we will not tolerate anymore of this. The spies must stop coming.

As you all probably know Mellian escaped from our custody. We wish no quarrel with her, a tour was even planned. We ask for her help in taking out the remnants of Apep's rebels.

Also, food is being distributed by wolf soldiers across the nation in a new Food For All ACT to keep the poor and homeless from starving, anybody in need of the food may take some. Keep your eyes open for these travelers.

I am sure that will conclude the update on events. If anybody needs aid in someway there is an office in your county solely for the purpose in helping.

In you service,
Consul Easthaven Beleriand I

civman2000 · December 1, 2002, 16:51

July 20th, 1402.
After many months of difficult work without any organization to help him, civman II has created a small web of anti-Apolytonian friends, which consists of around 20 Iroquois nobles; 3 important figures in the Iroquois government, including Chief Hiawatha's nephew; a few friends of his in France, America, England, and the Aztec Empire, most of them are nobles/aristocrats; and a small group of around 200 commoners and 4 nobles in Apolyton, most living in or near Hanmontrei. However, he still lacks the amount of power that would be needed to seize power in or invade Apolyton. Right now he is working with his Iroquois friends on a plot to try and kill off the few key members of the royal family needed for Hiawatha's neohew to become Chief.

mmtt · December 1, 2002, 17:02

OOC: Thunderfire has been quite sick those days.

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Government decrets:

-Governors will meet at the end of the month. They will report what people wants and needs.
That's why your mayor will ask you what you think should be done etc.. We expect from every citizens to answer those questions for the good of the Nation.

-The production of the firsts ManoWars is nearly achieved.

-Road from Sanhopi to Apolyton is done and another one is being made from Apolyton to Edhop.

-The Young Citizen Republic Organization has been created. Any males or females from Apolyton origin can volunteer to join this organization. The organization has a goal to educate young people, learn them to act together, friendship, to honour our gods and the respect of the Nation and of the Consuls. There will be a small military training as a pre-military service.

If parents need help in the fields, soldiers will help them or they will be given gold by the government.

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Printing Press are reserved to the State as it is very rare and very expensive. People who have the skills to do so, have been regrouped into the Apolyton Times but if anybody wants to express himself, he can ask the imprimers.

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Fox Rider have received new trainings in military tactics and new muskets are being given to them.

Three cadets have been seen showing great skills in military tactics. They will command the three next cadet regiments.
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Trades have been renewed with Iroquois and price for furs have decreased in Apolyton.

To America: We have heard something about CIA operation in Apolyton. Remove them from our country.

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The first fleet have sailed away from Apolyton harbours.
Privateers have attacked an American merchant ship. The nationality of the privateers couldn't be known...

Mellian · December 1, 2002, 21:47

OOC: People, please avoid abusing your omnicients of the whole story, and base your story actions on that knowledge...which is pretty obvious lately. FOR THE STORY, NOT TO WIN OR FOR YOUR CHARACTER OR WHATEVER. thank you and have fun now

civman, Iroquois have an advance form of Tribal Confederacy, not a monarchy

mmtt, there already is a road network in Apolyton...unless it is just paving them? How would you know anyting about something called the CIA? Jack didn't have proof, bit silly to risk effecting relations over it.

unscratchedfoot · December 1, 2002, 22:11

Apep · December 1, 2002, 22:57

Apep II was aware that the fighting had stopped, he suspected the Counsel of Apolyton's forces would lose. The Council was apparently very pleased with him, or they were anyway.
A soldier stepped in,
"Hey, you're Apep II," he exclaimed and then he looked over Apep II's shoulder, "Holy ****"
For the councel's chamber was covered in blood and most members of the councel had multiple knife wounds. Apep II himself had three notable wounds and the councel's one guard lay dying in one corner.
"I guess you'll be arresting me, then?" asked Apep II.

Easthaven I · December 1, 2002, 23:51

Quote:

"I guess you'll be arresting me, then?" asked Apep II.

Field Marshall Easthaven entered the room as he heard Apep II's last statement. The General was covered in blood as usual, he had a big wad of cloth stuffed in a hole in his shoulder. He had a small slash wound in his thigh and a scratch above his right eye. His face was hard, still built on the rage when one gets when going through battle.

He halted to the side of the Wolf soldier. And answered the escapee.

"Yes."

Apep II was immediately shackled and in custody.

As Easthaven stepped aside to allow the soldiers to drag Apep II away, a council member from the floor stirred.

The soldiers halted and turned.

"Take him away, I said." The soldiers holding Apep dragged him out of the room and out the tunnel.

A few wolf soldiers stayed with Easthaven.

Field Marshall Easthaven walked over to the council member. The man was bleeding and wounded but his wounds were survivable. He raised his hand in resignation.

"I surrender Consul, I am a prisoner of war and should be treated as such, heal my wounds." The council member coughed up.

Field Marshall Easthaven kicked the man onto his back.

"You are a traitor." Easthaven answered as he turned to his gaurds. " sit him up in that chair over there." he pointed.

The man was sat up on a chair next to a table. He was hurting but the Wolf soldiers gave no heed.

Easthaven nodded at one of the soldiers. The soldier then walked over to the door and slammed it shut. No sounds would be heard above ground.

"Now, tell us everything you know about everything. Are there any other outfits? What do you know about the republican movement? What do you know about american involvement? What do you know about anything and everything? We are going to be here for a little while if you don't talk, so lets get to it, shall we?" The young General sat down as he gave the man his demands.

"Never, you fool!," the man spat at Easthaven's boots but it didn't quite reach, "You and your pathetic followers shall..."

Easthaven abruptly stood up knocking over his chair as he charged the seated man. He punched the man square in the nose, shattering it and causing it to gush out blood all over himself. Easthaven then unsheathed his sword and forced the man's hand on the table, the wolf soldiers helped in containing the man.

"For the action you just committed, you shall recieve the reaction." Easthaven then sliced the man's right fore finger off.

"AHHHHH! You bastard!." The man choked up.

"New action...new reaction." Easthaven sliced off the man's middle finger.

"AHHHH OK OK, JUST STOP IT!"

The council member hollered in pain and agony for the next minute then he slowly quited down.

"Now, if you keep choosing the bad actions you will continue to recieve bad reactions...are you willing to lose more extremities, traitor? I hope not for I got more pressing matters to deal with then to play games with a fool."

"You are the fool...." the man grumbled tiredly.

Easthaven then chopped off the thumb. Recieving another set of bloodcurdling screams was the result.

"We're going to be here for a while, council member. Better make yourself comfortable."....

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The gaurds stood outside the door Easthaven was in, waiting patiently for him to finish.

Finally, the door opened and out walked the General followed by two Wolf soldiers.

Behind them, left in the room, was a figure on the floor presumably an unrecognizable corpse lacking any sort of extremities including its legs and arms...and its head.

Jack_www · December 2, 2002, 02:52

To Consul Easthaven and Thunderfire(secret):
When I arrived in America the officals there that greated me were kind and very nice. But we began to disscuss the matter at hand they denied that they had any CIA oppertives involved in any activeties that would under mind our government. I told them that we wanted any CIA opperatives in the country to leave right away, since we suspected them in the prison break of Mellian and ApepII. I also told them that I knew there were CIA opperatives in the country, that they came to help hunt down the traitor Liam Sheep spies. They said that they would look in to the matter. I also told them that if they did not cease these actives in Apolyton that it may lead to breaking of our Alliance with them and maybe even war. They said they did not wish to do anything to hurt the current realtions that they have with us. So I am hopefull that they will pull the CIA opperatives they have in our country soon, although they did not say this to me.

Easthaven I · December 2, 2002, 03:35

To Consul Jack(secret)and Consul Thunderfire too of course:
I applaud you perseverence to get to the bottom of this and even taking it to American soil. I do hope they concede to your warnings and for Apolyton and American tranquility they withdraw. Either way we should keep an eye on all Americans in Apolyton. We must be intolerant of american spies on Apolyton soil.