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Title: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: wissenlander on May 09, 2007, 02:55:54 PM
The Talabec Borders
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/sierragulf27/TalebeclandBorder-1.jpg)
1. Stone of Blood
2. Vragthar's Monolith
3. Headless Badger Inn
4. Mattengard
5.Hunter's Haven (manor) - Staging area for Hunters of Sigmar in this region.
6. Hanging Tree
7. Tower of Moonrise
8. Auenwaldheim
9. Waldberg
10. Morr's Gate - Cave



OFFENSIVE STRATEGY:
Continue the purge against any threat to the land.

Our main push this week will be against Morr's Gate (Gork's Maw)!  There is a harbor near there that has been constructed by the orcs called Port Maw.

We will reassemble at the tower.  Both battlegroups coming together!  We will attack north along the road and river.  The orcs will be heading south by the road and river.  There is a big effigy that we want to take down but this week we'll attempt to cut off the orcs and their Chaos Dwarf allies.  First we come in contact with Chaos Dwarf missile silos (to be used for a final week barrage!) and pickets.

How this will work out is if we have a higher rating in our region than the orcs then we will encircle them for the final week.  If we have a lower rating they're pushing us back.

I will seek aid from our allies on this as I would like for it to get a mention in the fluff.  Nothing else has besides Helstrom's 4th.

From Goomb:
ATTENTION ALL GREENSKINS IN THE TALABEC BORDERS!
Brettonian Merchant Charles de Gullible is moving an important caravan of wine through our region to Talabehiem and needs to have safe passage. As such, the entire Helstrom 4th Army has amassed at the Tower of Moonrise, and in the next two weeks, they are making a massive push north along the river and road to clear the way and destroy Gork's Maw and Port Maw! Scouts, picket lines and concealed CD rocket batteries are the first to be hit from the river and the road.

All battles from all factions involved will be reported at the Tower of Moonrise until further notice. All fluff will indicate that we are repelling Helstrom's 4th and their allies (Brets, Asur, stunties, etc).

We need you now more than ever! Kill those who oppose us! The rankings in the region will determine the fate of this epic battle! Also, this assault may trigger Da Eye of Mork!

Da Eye of Mork
On a mountain top somewhere in the Great Forest a secret gathering of Shamans is taking place. Smoke fills a dark cave as dozens of fires burn the offerings collected over the last few weeks. A hunched figure steps up onto a podium made from a broken and defiled Dwarf Oathstone and pulls back his hood: The face of the Goblin Great Shaman is cracked, wizened and scared, one eye is missing and half his right ear is bitten off. He shakes a rattle made from the teeth of butchered enemies and starts a low grumbling chant. The others move into rough concentric circles around him, each Greenskin holding a powerful totem or effigy aloft. The gathered Orc and Goblin Shamans slowly join in with the chant and as it builds in volume it also builds in tempo. Faster and faster the chant goes, driving the Shamans into a frenzy so that several of them vomit green lightning and smoke pours from their ears and noses. At the back of the cave a few of the young, less experienced Shamans drop lifeless to the ground as their heads explode with a dull thump, in a shower of bone, gristle, brains and blood. Others spin around in wide circles, their last visions are of the Da Big Zoggin Effigy to the North, before their heads explode as well!The most powerful Waaagh! Magic spell in all Greenskin history is about to be cast.

Keep fighting Ladz! All is not lost and the Orcs are making their push now! Two weeks of hard fighting, lets leave a lasting impression on da 'Umies! Waaaaaaaagh!
Title: Re: US-Talebecland Border(7)
Post by: wissenlander on May 09, 2007, 03:27:05 PM
We can expect there to be a beastmen presence at the Stone of Blood(1), Vragthar's Monolith(2) and THE TREE (6).  The road travels from the fort (9) to the town (8) then to the watch tower (7) and on northwards past Mattengard (4) and the cave (5) and looks to connect with the Headless Badger Inn (3). 

First off, we should focus on areas that are already occupied by our troops, preferablly fortified areas.  This means the south area: 7, 8, 9.  If we don't have a large enough presence, we will get overrun quickly as I believe there will be an initial push on all sides to gain an advantage.

We must decide on where we think the initial push by us will be.  I would like to protect the local citizens, but that means we spread our forces.  The best option in my mind will be to fortify already manned Imperial positions, the Tower of Moonrise(7) or the fort (9).  We can move in closely to support the un-named town if need be (8).

The other areas are a bit untamed and would be harder to justify fluff wise I think, to start off with.  I would like to protect the humble villagers of Mattengard, but I cannot justify compromising the campaign so early.  We should send messengers (in the fluff of course) to let the people know they should evacuate to the fort, accompanied by the Hunters of Sigmar.

From there, once we secure our position in the south we should move as we see fit.  I don't want to get to grandiose of a plans as it will assuredly change.  I think we should be careful and take much thought before moving into the woods and only once we have a secure base of operations should we do so.

Thoughts?
Title: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on May 09, 2007, 06:29:19 PM
The point of this thread is simple and important.

1.  Tell who you are as an Imperial General are and what the backstory of your army is.

2.  What points level is your prefered fight?  Would you like 2000 points for this Campaign?  1000?  3500?

3.  Your army list for the campaign.

Now, of course, since this will take up much space, go with the KISS principle.  Keep It Simple Stupid!  Be as efficient as possible.  After all, this is the Empire Army!  Be short, concise and to the point.

Now, I do understand we may get a new Hero character for the Campaign through White Dwarf.  I think it would be best if we ignore this, for now, until we see exactly what we get.  If we get anything at all!

After a few posts, I will post my men.  :happy:



Edit by Jerok: This thread is also for discusing Regional stuff from now on.


Title: Re: Roll Call!
Post by: wissenlander on May 09, 2007, 06:40:25 PM
We do have this taken care of a bit in the recruitment thread, who you are and such.  It is bare bones though, so this could go to help with fluff compilation.

My General is Ortolf von Brennenburg.  A grizzled veteran who commands a contingent of Wissenlanders (a letter detailing him and some of the men he commands is found in the recruitment).  1,000-1,5000 points is where I'll be as at the time the Countess could not see fit to dispatch more men.  Hopefully we shall recieve reinforcements shortly.

*Edit:  Jerok, I know you like to keep things neat and tidy, if you think that this will clutter space then feel free to lock it. 
Title: Re: Roll Call! American Force
Post by: Dendo Star on May 09, 2007, 06:44:37 PM
Indeed.  I figured we could do something like this, 1 thread per country of origin.

The sticky is for everyone regardless of nation. 

However if I am in the error, you may reprimand me.  :-P
Title: Re: US-Talebecland Border(7)
Post by: Ernst Brauer on May 09, 2007, 06:46:51 PM
Sounds like a solid plan. Where should refugees go if we evacuate? Talabheim?

I tihnk escorting refugees would be a neat battle or two to be had.  :happy:
Title: Re: US-Talebecland Border(7)
Post by: Dendo Star on May 09, 2007, 06:52:43 PM
Agreed!

We'll need a hefty portion of those Hunters as scounts on patrol, but have them evacuate the good folks as their main objective.  See if we can use those scouts to lure away any Beastmen Herds from attacking the large trains of refugees.
Title: Re: US-Talebecland Border(7)
Post by: wissenlander on May 09, 2007, 06:57:34 PM
Ernst, it's good to see you back!  Off galavanting in the taverns again?

Umm, Talabheim would probably be a good place for refugees.  I was thinking the fort, but Talabheim is much safer.  See this is why I like working with people. :wink:
Title: Re: US-Talebecland Border(7)
Post by: Ernst Brauer on May 09, 2007, 08:11:32 PM
Glad to be back. Silly "real world" got in my way ...pssshh.  Oh and I see that you did mention the fort in your post. Whups!


I wouldn't mind being on escort duty if we need people to concentrate on that. Just food for thought for later.


I wouldn't mind being "stationed" at the Headless Badger either....to galavan..er protect the alcoh....err land there.
Title: Re: Roll Call! American Force
Post by: Michael W on May 09, 2007, 08:50:11 PM
My General is Jodas of Gorim, a politician and close man to the Emperor himself.  He has at his disposal an uncomfortably massive contingent of Reikland infantry, Reiksguard knights, and mercenaries of all sorts (except halflings) - a total of nearly 10,000 points.  However, it is rare that more than 3,000 points are deployed in a single battle.  As usual, Jodas finds himself deployed as a reserve force instead of a line army, and as such expects to send many of his men to replace casualties in and to reinforce other Imperial forces rather than fighting as a single coherent army.
Title: Re: US-Talebecland Border(7)
Post by: cisse on May 09, 2007, 10:41:36 PM
I'd concentrate on the areas near to the road - luckily, that also includes the watchtower, fort and the villages and town. :icon_wink: So, first concentrating on 7,8,9 seems indeed the best thing to do. Afterwards, you can move north along the road if opportunity permits.
Title: Re: Roll Call! American Force
Post by: Sherminator1 on May 09, 2007, 11:45:59 PM
Changed my mind!!!!
Title: Re: US-Talebecland Border(7)
Post by: Sherminator1 on May 10, 2007, 12:08:00 AM
I'm with cisse on this one.
Title: Re: US-Talebecland Border(7)
Post by: Dendo Star on May 10, 2007, 01:16:48 AM
As little as we about the enemy advancement and also where (and when) the Beastsmen will rouse, I'd have to say that the 7, 8, 9 plan is good.

Anyone want to volunteer to recon that Monolith?  Don't all raise your hands at once now.
Title: Re: US-Talebecland Border(7)
Post by: Ernst Brauer on May 10, 2007, 01:18:13 AM
You got that one Dendo. It's all you buddy.  :happy:
Title: Re: US-Talebecland Border(7)
Post by: Dendo Star on May 10, 2007, 01:34:57 AM
Great, thanks.

I'll tell the Ogres there's rumors of an old Halfling Prison in there.
Have to up the pay of the boys for this mission to.

...............................................

By the way, I play an MMORPG on my computer, City Of Heroes.  We roleplay when we can and when we want to talk "out of character" we use double parentheses.

Like this.

He's a tough customer, I ran into him in Skyway City.  ((I hope we kill him quick, I really need to pee!))
Or!
I fought in another Dimension that was filled with Clockwork Robots ((BRB, dog needs to go out)).

I figured that would work well here for the campaign, if that's okay with you guys.  Even if I'm the only one doing it You'll know what I mean andI won'tspoilthe mood too much. 

Testing it out!

...........................................................

I imagine the Monolith has something to do with the Beasties. I'll get a light recon force together and dispatch them to investigate.

((Will GM release actual stories and fluff about these locations, like the Inn, Fort and Monolith or are we free to create our own details and stories?))





Title: Re: Roll Call! American Force
Post by: Dendo Star on May 10, 2007, 02:20:13 AM
Simon "Donnerhertz" Rodimutz is a fabulously wealthy general and man of faith.  He maintains a professional army and is devoted to Sigmar and his Empire.  After giving grand sums of money to both the Imperial Court and Kislev for rebuilding after The Storm, the Emperor was good enough to grant his force independence from Electoral command.   He takes any orders directly from Altdorf.   

Faith is important to him.  One needs faith on the Silk Road - he acquired most of his fortune from trade caravans to Cathay.

.......................................

I am most comfortable at 2000 points.  My army list is available at this handy link. http://www.warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=16177.0

Title: Re: Roll Call! American Force
Post by: vadis on May 10, 2007, 05:18:49 PM
My general is Edgar Vadis, newly appointed general of an Stirland River Patrol. Fairly inexperienced, he will try to prove his worth to his mentor Bernard von Cruzal. His army its still little in size (1000pts battles), but as his mentor promised, he will get reinforcements if the situation requires (later playing 2000pts). More specific fluff when I finish my final exams at the university (just passed Algorithms class!! yay!).

EDIT: Actually, I don't know which region I'm fighting in. The store where I play says I should be playing in Spain's region. I don't really know.
Title: Re: Roll Call! American Force
Post by: wissenlander on May 10, 2007, 05:29:08 PM
Well, you're closer to the U.S. but speak primarily spanish (at least I would think you do).  So I think it could go either way.  You speak english too though...
Title: Re: Roll Call! American Force
Post by: vadis on May 10, 2007, 05:37:23 PM
I guess the biggest impediment will be the fluff writing. As I don't have THAT much skill required to write. I guess I will be staying in USA here, since I don't know spanish Imperial sites.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on May 11, 2007, 11:55:24 AM
Welcome aboard then, Vadis!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: rha celt on May 11, 2007, 12:41:45 PM
My commanders name is Yor Nosredna. A second son of Middenheim. He has fought many a battle against chaos hordes but as of late he has been in some tough battle verses two differant Ork generals. He commands a regular force of 3000 points of mostly mounted troops with some dedicated Kislev troops included. When the need has a risen he can call in two other infantry brigades bring his force to over 12,000. I have recruited a couple of Ork players who want to be part of the campaign and we are planning weekly 3,000 point games with at least two all weekend games thus the 12,000 point megabattles. let me know what I can do to help.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: smithbl on May 11, 2007, 02:28:58 PM
Dear Gentlemen,

I believe that we should concentrate our defense on the 3,4, and 5. Right in the center. If we hold there we can stop all trafic on the road as well as protect the subjects of His Imperial Majest ... besides who doesn't want to defend the Inn. But really, I think that would be more effect as it would concentrate our defense and give us the flexibility to strike out aggressively in any direction. Just a thought ...

My general is Magnus Helsturm, a distant descendant of the first Arch-Lector. He is very pious and loyal to the Emperour as have been all his ancestors. He is the new (inexperienced) commander of a Regiment within the Das Franz division, a group of volunteers from around the Empire (but mostly Reikland) directly under the command of the Emperour.

MH
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on May 11, 2007, 02:32:29 PM
Smith, I think it would be excellent if Magnus hung back by the Inn and that area.

Most fighting in the early campaign should be against the Orcs to the south.  However, with your men to the north you can guard against Beastmen and any other incursions. 
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: smithbl on May 11, 2007, 02:39:44 PM
Dendo,

That sounds excellent ... defending the ale ... I mean the Inn. But really it would be good to hold down both ends of the main road. If you think we should concentrate in the south that's fine, but I can at least watch your back and act as a reinforcement if necessary. Also, I don't think we can overemphasize the importance of controlling the central road. If we maintain control of that then nothing can move north/south through this territory and we will have served HIM well.  If you need to contact me quickly during the campaign just email.

Also, I seem to have lost a thread in which you and Wissenlander assumed command of our forces, which I totally endorse. I just wanted to follow up on my comments. Do you remember the location of that thread?

MH
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on May 11, 2007, 02:49:30 PM
I believe it was merged into this one, and some stuff was deleted, Smithbl.  If you would like to follow up with an early thought, you can state it here.

I agree with you on your statement we should try to hold the road, but at this point with the low numbers we have, we should do the best we can to concentrate our forces and hit one area.  If our numbers swell in the coming weeks, I believe we can revisit the strategy.

I believe it to be a good one, just logisticly right now it may be troublesome. 
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: smithbl on May 11, 2007, 04:46:51 PM
Wissenlander,

I think you are quite right about concentration and for that reason, we should concentrate on 3 and 7. According to our roster we have over a dozen armies in Talabec (maybe even more--my name and others doesn't seem to have made it to front list); wouldn't it make alot of sense for us to divide our armies between 3 and 7, and just hold on to these like hell?

Not trying to be argumentative, just helpful ... but happy to take orders. Also, I can certainly talk a certain WE general into allying with me for the duration of the tournament ... even against other WE.

MH
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on May 11, 2007, 04:49:58 PM
Thank you for your suggestions, I don't see it as argumentative.  I'll take it into consideration for sure.  Let me ponder over some stuff and get some more opinions if there are any.  Campaign doesn't start until June 27th, so we have time to strategize.

So by all means, keep the ideas flowing!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Jerok on May 11, 2007, 07:58:23 PM
First, yes the two threads were merged together. I like to keep things tidy and a pair for the US didn't seem right.

Now a warning. You guys are talking about things like re-inforcing each other and staying back etc. Note that those at GW won't be keeping a tab on where everyone is in a region etc. The only way to defend a place is to post battles and related fluff there, you can't set up systems etc. unless it's all in one game. Just be careful that you guys don't get to gung-ho and develop real-world plans like that.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on May 11, 2007, 08:19:33 PM
Ah, what I mean by my orders are that, if possible, we fight enemies related to our plans.  Of course, we may not all have other players to fight against with those armies.

For example, I will try to edge a 1200-ish point toward that Monolith, as I Roleplayed.  I will then challenge my friend who plays Beastmen to a match or 3.  Then post the results.  Maybe pen a tale or two.

What I mean is if someone is going to hold the southern line against Orcs in the RPing, go challenge an Orc player.  If you are hanging back by the inn go challenge your friend who plays Beastmen, Ogres or Dwarfs.  Of course, some of us do not have this option, but we can do so whenever possible.  It'll be fun!  As long as this "suggested guideline" is approved, sir.

I'm so sorry, I should've explained my way of thinking before.  Just got caught up in the moment.

Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Ansel on May 11, 2007, 08:42:23 PM
Anders Brechausen, Warrior Priest from Bogenhafen ready to cleanse in the name of Sigmar. My army is a small contingent from Bogenhafen that has been directed to bolster the forces in Talabecland. The captain in my army is Captain Elwin Koenig, a newly appointed son of a prosperous Bogenhafen merchant. Due to his families riches, he rides a pegasus to battle but is lacking in experience and it is well known that Brechausen is the real leader of this small force ((1000 points)). This is a newly formed force with young soldiers eager to prove themselves in battle as their fathers did during the Storm of Chaos.

My regular opponents at my local store play Bretts, Dwarfs, Empire, and High Elves. So much for the alliance in my store. Anyway, there is an Orc player that I will try to play as often as possible. Maybe I should be stationed in the south to aid with the Orc Control. I am ready to help in whatever way you need Wissenlander and Jerok. I am completely happy helping with fluff or simply grinding it out on the field of battle.

By the way I seem to have lost the link for the map of our region that shows where the places of interest in our Campaign area are located. Could someone help point it out to me? Thank you in advance.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Sproogle on May 12, 2007, 09:38:41 PM
Alfred Pyke is the commander of a small regiment of troops from Nuln. Accordingly, he enjoys employing whatever new fantastical machine the engineers have developed. He benifits from (occasionally) wiping out vast swathes of foes, while the engineers can compile data in the field. The Reiksguard stationed in Nuln also regularly participate in compat alongside Pyke, and he is more than happy to have them.

Pyke was born and raised in Nuln, and participated in the defence of Middenheim, where his battery of cannon pounded the hordes of Chaos. Now he is called from Nuln to serve the Emperor by adding his forces to the armies marching after the Nemesis Crown.

((I've been out of the hobby for about 2 years now, ever since my local game store closed. I've been playing a lot of Warmachine, but with the opening of a GW store right in my downtown, as well as this new campaign, I'm throwing myself back into it. I'll have a 1000-point force to start things off with.))
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Robert Klemic on May 14, 2007, 04:56:57 PM
Frederick Von Wulfengraft, general in the service of Boris Todbringer here to assist in the defense of the borders.  As the Count has given me a large army to command in this campaign (I'm playing in a 10k 1000 point per month Escalation challenge in the Chicago area and I believe by the time the campaign kicks off we'll be in the 5000 point level) I will be defending the town as best I can and preparing for a great push against the beastherd tree.  By my great fortune Balthasar Gelt will on occasion be accompanying me into battle. 

Sadly I won't be able to use my allied contingent from the 10k challenge (Dwarfs) in with the Nemesis Crown games so I will have to paint up more of my Empire earlier than planned.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Rufas the Eccentric on May 15, 2007, 05:23:58 PM
General Johann Johannsen and his faithful sidekick, Rufas the Eccentric, reporting for duty with a contingent from Nordland responding the the Emperor's command.  The majority of Nordland's forces must remain guarding the coasts from Norsecan and Dark Elf raiders.  I would love to take a contingent of the Salzenmund  Ironmongers Guild along, but that might be pushing things.

I have never done a campaign so the mechanics are a bit confusing.  Would not the point level be at whatever is customary for the local gaming group?
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Veldemere on May 15, 2007, 05:26:51 PM
Rufas, nice to see you. Welcome to the campaign.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on May 15, 2007, 05:44:02 PM
HELL YES!

Welcome aboard sir!

Yes, the points levels for the battles are whatever you prefer.  If you and the gang hover around games about 2000-ish in size, then that is what the battles are.  Whatever points you want to play at.  We just do what we've always done, but now we also just post the battle report/results and GW keeps track of each races wins/losses or so I am told.  :-D

We've been after you for quite some time Rufas.

*Ahem.*

I, as Sub-Commander of this region, duly appoint you as Valued Advisor of this region's Command Structure.  You report to I, who am under Regional Commander Wissenlander, he himself under Supreme Commander Jerok and he under the direct Command of The Emperor Karl-Franz.

May we set a mighty foundation for victory!  For we are the Guardians of our land and our people!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on May 15, 2007, 05:56:51 PM
Good to see you made it over Rufas.  If your dwarfs want to fight for you, it's fine with me.  I have no issues with them, I shant forget old bonds that easily.

As Dendo said, any council you could give is most appreciated.  I'll take a look at the command structure later down the line and see if we need any one else to step on board.  I don't want it getting too top heavy and may have been a little hasty wanting to have a command staff of four.  You'll still be an honorary Counselor though; Dendo, Ernst and myself will definitely need some counseling. :wink:

Also, don't feel like you cannot give your thoughts or opinion if you're not in the command structure (this goes for everyone).  Don't feel as though you can't offer insight just because you don't have a huge post count either.  A good idea is a good idea and I want our region to be a well oiled machine.

Oh, and anyone who hasn't yet posted at the recruitment thread please do so.  I want a full roster so I know who I'm working with.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Ernst Brauer on May 15, 2007, 07:50:01 PM
I'm glad to see more people jumping on board. I think we're moving along quite nicely with our plans and organization.

Glad to see you joining us Rufus.  :happy:
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on May 16, 2007, 12:40:58 PM
Stretch 135 brought this up in the Aussie strategy section and I was meaning to do this here as well.  Quite a bit of the 'landmarks' in our campaign are un-named.  Quite odd I think for Imperial forts, towns and villages not to be named.  So, with that, does anyone have any ideas for naming said landmarks?  I open the floor to you gentlemen.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Ernst Brauer on May 16, 2007, 04:09:43 PM
That is kind of strange. Perhaps they are old forts no longer in use? And I'm sure there are numerous small settlements uncharted in the Imperial census as well, so who knows.

I think we should wait until the official website comes out, just in case they decide to flesh out the maps a bit more.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on May 16, 2007, 04:21:53 PM
Agreed.  I think it sucks we don't have certain important facts presented to us.  :-P

But, what'cha gonna do?
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on May 17, 2007, 12:05:54 PM
Well, they're still not named on the maps on the campaign site.  I don't think they're ruins either, they seem 'active.'  So any suggestions on names?
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Johan on May 17, 2007, 02:57:00 PM
My general is Adelfried Heller of Sollandisch descent.  He'll be leading his Landsknecht mercenary army north to defend the Headless Badger (the thick of the fight, the mercenaries wouldn't have it any other way!).  Oh, and I'll be fighting for honour, booze, women and profit.

Edit:  Also, I'll have the Order of the Black Bear in tow, so watchout barmaids!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on May 17, 2007, 03:00:04 PM
Glad to have you aboard Johan!  Could you post this information in the recruitment thread as well?  That way we can get a proper roster together.  Thanks a lot.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Johan on May 21, 2007, 12:28:57 PM
I just read Fandir Nightshade's post about The Räuberthal and I was really impressed.  Maybe here in the states we could include some Talabec Border fluff units in our armies?  I don't know much about Talabecland, but archers or huntsmen would fit a woodlands border scout force.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on May 22, 2007, 01:31:32 PM
Just so we have a justification for doing what we want to do in the opening days of the campaign, I penned this.  So no we won't be technically starting operations now, I thought it would make sense for the fluff if it were something like this...

_____________________________

The aide placed a map on the table.  Underneath a gazebo type tent stood many men.  Men from across the Empire.  Generals that had lead many men into battle, now all listening to the words of their commander, Ortolf von Brennenburg.  Ortolf looked around seeing the likes of Hoss of Talabecland, Yor Nosredna of Middenland, Alfred Pyke of Nuln and Sir Arthur Frankford, a priest of Sigmar from Averland.  There were more, too many to name really, and Ortolf’s head hurt trying to put the name with the face at that moment.  These men would help him in the security of this sector, and he looked on with pride.

Many under his command loathed the fact that he was a commoner.  A simple pleasure that Ortolf relished.   Rumors abounded still of his illegitimacy, and if he really was the son of a noble.  His official title was Landgraf since he was entitled a small tract of land near River Aulen at the base of the Black Mountains.  He rarely visited that land, no more than a few abandoned villages and an old mill.  Much like this land here he thought, just like home…

“Gentlemen,” he began.  “Our first order of business is to take that fort there,” he pointed at the unnamed fort in the bottom corner of the map.

“Won’t that be hard to get to at this point,” asked Duke Rudolf VanHelsing.

“Indeed,” chimed Simon ‘Donnerhertz’ Rodimutz.  “Sir, it is the anchor of the landscape I agree, but we’ll have to march through the woods to get to it.”

“Aye,” smiled Ortolf.  “And we’ll leave tomorrow morning.”  A rumble from the crowd began to echo.

His two sub commanders replied with shock in their faces.  Rufas of Nordland seemed to pay little attention to the conversation at hand, more worried with staring blankly into the canvas above as if he were gazing at the stars.  It was clear to see why he was called Eccentric.  He turned away from the conversation and let out a deep sigh of pleasure as he stretched.

“We have no orders to commence movements,” replied Duke Rudolf glancing at the tall wizard out of the corner of his eye.

“Maybe not,” began Ortolf, ignoring Rufas as he contorted.  “But we need to gain that fort.  We will move quickly before any other armies gain access to the region and we’ll establish a base of operations there before we commence further.”

“Are you sure,” asked Donnerhertz crossing his arms.

“Aye, the Hunters of Sigmar have reported back to me that now is the best time to move.  If we wait for orders to commence, in one months time mind you, we’ll get bogged down trying to fight over a cave and an inn.”

Duke Rudolf leaned forward onto the table, closed his eyes and shook his head while Donnerhertz looked down upon the map, pushing his cheek around with his tongue as he thought.

“Now is as good of a time as any,” said Rufas as he finally entered the conversation, his back still turned.  “The Dwarfs will not attack us unless we provoke them and we’re bound to run into orcs or beastmen if we stay here anyway.  And unfortunately,” he began to turn towards the other men.  “Unfortunately, this location would not lend itself to support a foray into the woods.”  He paused, smiling at his wise words.  “Is this true gentlemen?”  A chorus of 'ayes' was soon heard.

“Aye, damn it,” spat Rudolf as he pounded the table with his fist.  “I don’t like that we should move so early, but if we do not we will have no anchoring point.  And we do need a better base of operations than here.”

Ortolf let out a huge laugh, happy that the operations would commence soon.  He went around shaking each man’s hand, except for Rufas who reeled at Ortolf’s gesture.  Ortolf was a bit too unkempt for the Celestial wizard’s taste.  von Brennenburg smiled widely, showing a few missing teeth and patted Rufas forcefully on the shoulder as he passed him by.

“Get the men ready,” bellowed Ortolf as he looked out onto the camp.  “Send the Hunters to scout the way!”

____________________________

Sorry if I didn't mention your name, so many generals and it would be difficult to mention you all in such a way.  I'll do my best to mention everyone at some point.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on May 22, 2007, 04:33:16 PM
Remember men, keep tight.  Keep ordered.  Friend or foe can emerge from these woods. 
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Sherminator1 on May 23, 2007, 07:47:13 PM
 Prince-Lector Ferdinand III of Carroburg will be declaredly fighting to cleanse the beastmen from this area for the church. However he will also be fervently pursuing the crown and any clues leading to it. Failing this, he will seek any shred ofinfluence and political power he can find.

Nothing is beyond him, to him the end will always justify the means. Expect anything, and trust no one.

He will generally field an army of about 2250 points which can be found at the following address, along with some of his fluff. http://www.warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=16363.0 (http://www.warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=16363.0)
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: dWhisper on May 24, 2007, 04:57:42 PM
My forces have been driving back disturbingly increasing hordes of Beastmen and the forces of Chaos along the borders. Until now, I had not considered it as a prelude to invasion in a bid for the hidden treasure. I will redouble our efforts, and keep the forces at the ready. Additional support has been drawn from my contacts in surrounding provinces, and I will await their reinforcements.

Generally, an army of 2000 points will be at the ready, but before the end of the summer, I expect a full host of 5000 to stand united against the oncoming horde. Whispers of a Dark Elf scouting force and the Greenskins have been heard in alleys and taverns of my fair city, but as of yet, there is no proof of their presence. I only pray we will know before its too late.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on May 25, 2007, 11:38:25 AM
The U.S. orcs want to have some pre-campaign fluff activities for fun and their boss Goomb has asked me if we want to take part.  He's given me a few details, but I'm still not totally sure what he would like from us.  He did say that we were not obligated in any way to take part, but thought it would be fun to do a little sparring before hand that wouldn't have any impact on the campaign.  So what say you my loyal and faithful men?
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: dWhisper on May 25, 2007, 12:45:33 PM
I might be able to get a few things in, since I have an opponent building a small O&G force. Not sure how much he's into fluff though...
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Johan on May 25, 2007, 12:51:00 PM
Absolutely, we should definitely spar off against the Orcs.  I see a lot of this forum vs forum fluff-fighting popping up for Nemesis Crown.  Who knows?  Maybe it will become a popular trend in the future, and a major part of any summer campaign.  It's definitely a neat way to involve the greater Warhammer community.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: rha celt on May 25, 2007, 12:58:06 PM
Yor Nosredna gathered his commanders and champions around his table " Men of the Empire a large force of Orcs has set forth a challenge. They seem to think we are not ready for the summer campaign season. Sharpen your blades, check your powder, and groom your horses,  in the morning we move on the little greenskins."  This weekend begins our first of several mega battles. !0,000 points a side.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Ansel on May 25, 2007, 01:40:36 PM
I'm in. I should be able to play a battle this weekend against the Greenskins! What is it we are supposed to do after we battle then?
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on May 25, 2007, 01:42:00 PM
Good showing gents.  I'm gathering some info as we speak and I'll let you know what's up.  If anyone in my command staff would like to help out that would be awesome.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on May 25, 2007, 02:36:38 PM
Right...

Listen Up, lads!  This is from Warboss Goomb...

I was thinking about the following:

1) If you have a couple generals interested, we could have our guys and your guys pair up, talk amongst themselves and come up with a gameplan for individual stories.

2) We could write a small piece, then you all could post up a piece, then we could go again and so on (a la a RPG). This makes the most sense to me (and you obviously). 

3) Other ideas?

The prize for my guys is the same. We will vote on the best story or exchange, and the winner gets to name our initial command center/staging area.

I think the overall rules about not killing off generals are a good idea overall, Wissenlander, unless there is an agreement. It just doesn't make too much sense and gets people riled up.

As far as timeframe, that is the one piece I did not parcel out to the boys.  I know this is a holiday weekend, so a lot of people are doing family things.  I think by June 4 we could have something in place (assuming we get things worked out). 


As far as intersite fluffing pre-campaign activities, we have a NC fluff forum set up on Da Path, we could host it there for the RPG style stories.  Otherwise, my guys could post up on Da Path, and I could pass their materials to you to post here.  You would do the same....  That is a bit messy, but it would work.

As for the naming.  You can win the chance to name the unknown fort gentlemen!

Let me know what you think.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on May 25, 2007, 03:15:19 PM
Sounds great!  Who do you want to pair up with the Greenskin authors?
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on May 25, 2007, 03:22:25 PM
Simplicity sake more than anything.  If we get a good showing out of this, trying to mention every name would be difficult and someone would get left out.  If we pair off it'll be easier to communicate and I think a better story can flow from it.  Thoughts?
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Sherminator1 on May 25, 2007, 03:55:04 PM
I'm not sure how well my fluff will cooperate with our overall objectives.. Maybe I can tool around with it, I think the whole "burn the forest" thing might work well with extorting funds from small villages. (As long as that's ok with you). I'll try and keep my characterworking towards out objectives, but I can' make any promises.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on May 25, 2007, 04:15:40 PM
As long as you put in the vital components I think you'll be ok, for example:

Herr General Helstrom,

I have no doubt that you have heard the rumors of my exortation of the small hamlet outside of Mattengard.  I assure you these are just accusations and have nothing to do with the truth.

My men encountered a goblin warband as they were requisitioning goods and services from the villagers, and in the struggle part of the woods caught fire and I hate to say that part of the hamlet was destroyed as well.  For defense of their lovely little hovel, the villagers granted myself a reward that I dared not take.  After some insistance on their part I reluctantly accepted.

My men are now camped on the north end of town awaiting further orders.

Signed,
Prince Lector Ferdinand III von Caroburg


I just ask that you plug our campaign objectives as much as you do your own. :wink:
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Sherminator1 on May 25, 2007, 04:54:53 PM
Splendid little bit there. :happy: I think you've caught my charater perfectly, and I will certainly plug the objectives of the many over my personal objectives. Unfortunately there are just some times when you must choose between good and awesome.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Tanker on May 27, 2007, 12:51:47 AM
Interested upon hearing the rumors of the halfing prison in the area, Olaf Backfat, the Stegadon Slayer, Tyrant of the Orceater Tribe of Ogres has been retained (and his Tenderiser, too) to help clear the way of nasty little greenskins (the halflings have provided some tasty recipes...)

I have about 3000 pts of Ogres, practically speaking I'll be playing 2250 games. I would suspect a number of the games I play will be against one of the leaders on Da Warpath's site - Demolisher, a Black Orc Warboss. So, we might have some good fluff opportunities there.

My army is rather nasty w/ 3 Butchers (probably the hardest army I run) and likes to mix it up w/ the greenskins - thus the green tint to my Ogres' skin.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Ansel on May 28, 2007, 02:40:48 PM
I should also let you guys know that I am playing both Empire and Orcs in the NC campaign. No worries about me spying, I just want to get a ton of gaming in where I get a break from teaching for two months. It shouldn't be a problem to get games in with either army. I wanted to let you guys know; I have already told the folks at Da Warpath.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: ChrisLS on May 28, 2007, 05:26:08 PM
Hey, folks, sorry to get to the party late.

My general is Rheinhardt Knutsson, the Arch Lector of Nordland.  He and his acolyte, Adolf Hessien, have been pushing for a crusade against the Beastmen of the Great Forest for years, but Elector Count Gausser always had another excuse not to support them.  With the Nemesis Crown being found in the forest and KF calling for the Empire to recover it, Knutsson has finally prevailed upon the Elector to give him some modest support.  Unfortunately, one of the conditions for that support was to send a Bright Wizard from the court along with the troops to ensure the Crown, if found, would be handled properly (ie not destroyed out of hand by "Sigmarite fanatics").  The wizard in question is one Werner Knutsson - the disinherited youngest brother of the staunchly Sigmarite Knutsson family.

Arch Lector Knutsson's primary goal is to purge the Chaos mutants from as much of the Talabec Borders as possible.  He is more than willing to share the common command post of the unknown Fort as a secure base of operations, but his focus will be to strike out into the wilds of the Forest and destroy the children of Chaos wherever he finds them!

I'm aiming for about 2250 points, with a couple blocks of State Troops and Flagellants, along with Huntsmen and a brick of Greatswords (I'm using the Teutogen Guard - awesome models!) with pistolier and a little artillery support.  I've also thrown Lumpin Croops' Fighting Cocks into the mix just because I can!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Sharkbelly on May 29, 2007, 04:24:17 PM
Count Ruprecht von Baermark of Talabecland, reporting for duty.

My family has a long and esteemed history in Talabecland, although so far we have always unfortunately been overlooked for the Electorship. I look forward to proving my esteem in combat against whomever comes looking for the crown.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on May 29, 2007, 08:33:36 PM
This is from Warboss Goomb:

Good to see you lads lining up for our little Pre-Campaign exercise.  My thought is that it will be a good opportunity for members of both forums to have some fun with fluff.  As Wissenlander was indicating before, this doesn't have to be a novel (unless you make it one).  I envision my guys creating something like this: 

One of the ragged goblin riders crashed through the underbrush, scattering the flock of birds who were feasting on the berries in the thicket.  The birds flew high into the air above the dark, ominus woods, clearly marking the location of the scouting party.

"Zog it, Kboz!  Youz 'ill bring down da whole umie army on us!" cried Boss Snaggaz.  "Dis ere forest es like a jungle: too thick fer uz ta move.  Weez gots ta move toward dat road ova dere."

Kboz, Snaggaz and the other goblin riders spurred their mounts forward toward the road and halted as the reached the bottom of the ditch where the water from the rainstorm the night before pooled.  Dismounting for a minute, the goblins allowed the panting wolves a brief rest and drink.

"Oi, dere ain't no land ova ere fer a base.  I don know wat da big boss iz tinkin," mumbled Kboz.

"Weez ain't been goin long enuff yet, ya maggots!  Wan da new Big Boss ta krump yaz good?" roared Snaggaz.  "Weez ill keep goin til I sayz..."

The relative silence of the wood was shattered by a lone horn from somewhere up the road.

"Shiz!" cried Snaggaz.  "Mount up!  Iz dem umies!"

The goblins did not wait for a second command as they jumped onto their wolves and moved quickly across the road and into the pine trees on the opposite side....


At this point, perhaps one of your Empire scouts (pistoleers or outriders) would jump into the story and provide the Empire perspective....and this could go back and forth for a while.

Over at the Path, the lads are looking for a suitable location for our command center and supply dump (and I do mean dump in a fine greenskin fashion).    On Da Path, the best fluff gets to name and pick the spot.  I am not sure what Wissenlander is planning for you all, but good luck.

As far as the logistics, Wissenlander, do you want my guys to post first and I can PM you their parts?  Do you all want to team up right away?  I was thinking we could conclude this by June 8th or so.
 
Goomb
_____________

So far I've got:
dWhisper
Johan
Rha Celt
Dendo?
Ansel?

Ansel, I'm not sure which side you want to write for, so that's your call.  Dendo, I'm not sure if you wanted to write any fluff or not.

The greenies have:
Dragoneye
Ansel?
Angelos
Snagafang
Klinktastic?

Klinktastic will be out of country for a while and will do what he can, but no promises.

Pairing off would probably be the best thing to do, it will be easier I think.  Let me know what you guys think though.  And if anyone else wants in let me know.  We can work something out, so don't worry about that.

I would encourage anyone who wants to sign up at Da Warpath only because it'll be easier on all of us.  We can start a new thread once it starts regailing the stories, but since the orcs are putting it on, it would be easier for it to be in one place.

Oh, and the winner gets to name the unnamed fort.  So that's your prize.

And again, let me know of what you guys think!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on May 29, 2007, 08:45:25 PM
Leave me out for right now.  Maybe another time, heheh.

I absolutely love this idea.

Dem greenskins know how to pen a proper tale!  :happy:  I'm actually really geared both sides get to make some fluff like this.  Keeping everything over at Da Warpath is a really good idea - simple and easy for us and all involved.

Go on over to Da Warpath, boys.  Make Sigmar proud.  :-D  Help pen an Epic with da Greenskins!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Tritoch42 on May 29, 2007, 11:35:16 PM
Well it looks like I'm a little late showing up to this board, but I just wanted to throw out a quick intro... Aldric von Geldenstein and his Averlander army will be fighting the good fight in the Talabec Borders :) Thought it'd be good to check in and whatnot.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Ansel on May 30, 2007, 09:43:10 PM
Would it be possible to play each of my armies against separate opponents and report one to each site? If not, I am leaning more towards my Empire Army. They need more fine tuning.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Wyzer1 on May 30, 2007, 10:08:02 PM
Well it looks like I'm a little late showing up to this board, but I just wanted to throw out a quick intro... Aldric von Geldenstein and his Averlander army will be fighting the good fight in the Talabec Borders :) Thought it'd be good to check in and whatnot.
Not sure what exactely I am supposed to do, but my Averlanders are in the fight as well (and there almost entirely painted! Yippie!)
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on May 30, 2007, 11:06:10 PM
All any of us are required to do are have battles and report them on the official Campaign site.  :happy:  Also, write fluff if you like. 

And Ansel, you are free to do whatever you please!  Heheh. Of course, I am partial to you only reporting Empire wins, heheh.

Don't worry boys, this party is just getting started.



Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Goomb on June 01, 2007, 07:05:14 PM
I am Goomb, Admin of Da Warpath and regional commander for the WAAAGH Green Tide about to sweep through the Talabecland Borders.  Yep, I sometimes lurk in the shadows too.

Just to keep all of you informed (Wissenlander was doing a bang up job, but I figured I would add my 2 cents): I have released the greenskin scouting parties into the Borderlands in hopes of locating a base of the operations and command for the WAAAGH Green Tide.  I have two bosses writing as we speak, and they will be posting their fluff in the Nemesis Crown Fluff Forum over at Da Warpath.  You may add your stories after our bosses finish their installments.  Please, one Empire scouting party per greenskin scouting party.

Come out and play.  Catch us if you can!

Good luck!
Goomb
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on June 01, 2007, 07:08:39 PM
Those are the worst possible things to hear an Orc say.

"Come out and play".
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 01, 2007, 07:09:16 PM
Get 'em boys!  Seriously though, if anyone wants to then go ahead.  It'll be first come first serve so act fast!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Sherminator1 on June 01, 2007, 08:16:02 PM
I'd like to. What does this entail?
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on June 01, 2007, 08:19:51 PM
Oh, it's very neat.  The Orcs start of and write a portion of the story, then the Empire writes the next part, then the Orcs again, back to the Empire writer...you get the idea.  :-D  The story is about two patrols (one Empire, one Orc) bumping into each other and the shenanigans that ensue.

Wonderful, novel idea of the Greenskins.  Send a message to Wissenlander to sign up!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 01, 2007, 08:25:22 PM
Sign up at da Warpath (http://z3.invisionfree.com/Orc__Goblin_Warpath/index.php?act=idx (http://z3.invisionfree.com/Orc__Goblin_Warpath/index.php?act=idx)) and wait for one of their boyz to post a fluff story.  I'd say respond as soon as you could to claim that you would spar with that one and then post a reply in fluff terms.  You could communicate with your sparring partner so you can have ideas flowing.

It doesn't have to be anything long at all.  Also, it should only be quick skirmishes between fast scouting forces.  Wolf riders v. pistoliers/outriders/huntsmen or some such.

Edit* You beat me to it Dendo.  Good XO!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 01, 2007, 08:47:18 PM
The first story is up!  Dragoneye has posted it.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 04, 2007, 01:24:14 PM
Ok.  Let's have a re-meating of the minds here guys.  What's our objective in the campaign for this region?  We need to find out so we can let everyone else know so we can coordinate fluff.

My plan is to take the unnamed fort in the south and establish a base of operations.  The way the game mechanics work, the fluff will dictate the actions since every battle is lumped into the region.  This in mind I believe we may be able to establish more than one area.  I know someone, Smithbl possibly, who wanted to take the northern road section.

That being said, I think we should march into the fort and take that.  Put some troops in the town for garrison duty potentially and have some troops in the north to keep the road open and clear.  Let me know what you think and what your troops will be capable of doing (area in which they'll best operate).
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on June 04, 2007, 11:08:25 PM
I like it.  Our region has the most to worry about from Beastmen it looks like.  Greenskins will be a close second.

I'd like to volunteer as mobile operation force, I and the boys will keep moving throughout the territory fighting fires.  Of course, if you'd like us to fight with a more fixed objective, let me know.  Would you want us trouncing around the whole theater, or would you like us to orbit a specific site, such as the Southern fort?  Just want to make sure we work toward the bes way toward the plan.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Nog64 on June 05, 2007, 03:09:46 AM
Not quite in the mood for fluffing up too much right now but I'll be able to contribute 1000-1500 points of troops (or less). For reference my general's name is Helmut Helstromm (again, not feeling very fluffy atm). From what I understand we're adopting a defensive position?
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Ansel on June 05, 2007, 06:06:06 AM
I am planning on defending the fort to the south for fluff reasons. I was just awaiting the order. The armies I will face are Greenskins, Bretts, Skaven, and Dwarfs at my local store. Maybe Chaos and Dark Elves.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Tritoch42 on June 05, 2007, 06:06:40 AM
Call me a n00b, and Dendo will probably smack me the next time he sees me in the store for asking what's probably a stupid question...

But even though we're writing all this fancy stuff in the fluff, how much will GW notice? Like Wissenlander, you talked about taking the unnamed fort in the south, and such... Will GW actually read fluff to the point that in one of their published updates they'll acknowledge that your general did that?

I guess I'm just ignorant to how campaigns work, but I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around how all of this planning is going to impact the real campaign...
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 05, 2007, 11:56:05 AM
Hey Tritoch.  I guess Dendo muscled you into this campaign?  It's alright, I've done the same to a few people. :-D

Your question is appropriate, so no worries.  This campaign is different from any other I've done so far in that our fluff contributions weigh heavily.  GW didn't compose a team of narrators for this campaign, only a group that would sift through the information and find what they like.  If we show a united front and throw a good story at them, it's more likely to stick than thousands of random stories.

Honestly, the fluff is the only thing where we get tactical flexibility in this campaign.  We post victories in the region as a whole and we allow our fluff to do the talking.  Without the fluff it's just one big meat grinder and would get stale very quickly.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on June 05, 2007, 12:11:58 PM
Plus, we can coordinate fluff/battles with other races, like the Greenskins on DaWarpath.com.

Makes it a bit fun and slightly more competitive that way!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Tritoch42 on June 05, 2007, 04:59:26 PM
Sweet... I didn't know there wasn't a writing team, OR that GW had a team of "fluff-sifters".. I guess you guys either have flashy information I don't, or I just suck at reading :P

And Dendo didn't muscle me into the campaign, I was more than psyched for it already.. He did, however, muscle me into the forums :P I'm quite glad he did because this campaign seems increasingly awesome with each passing day...
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Wyzer1 on June 05, 2007, 05:26:03 PM
Out of curiosity, can I apply for official minister of propaganda? I wont guarantee I will do anything nor accomplish anything, but would anyone mind if I put that under my name?

I just got out of the Elf and Dwarf thread and I felt my orator skills were better than they normally are, and dammit I want to do something!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 05, 2007, 05:32:16 PM
Well, we should make it sound friendlier...make it moral officer or some such. :laugh:

Also, check out the orc invasion thread.  I know you have an Averland army, I might be able to use your general's name, with your permission.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Wyzer1 on June 05, 2007, 05:39:54 PM
Ich höre keine mehr Beleidigungen über die deutschen Leute! Sehnt sich Phasendeutschland!

I dont speak German BTW (i just babelfish translated), damn I wish I did though... Orc Invasion... What thread was that? Must have missed it (Will you save me 15 minutes of company time with a url :))

Sweet, I just finished my War Altar to. Its simply and pretty neat looking (my general to) He is the standard Warrior Priest, the one with the book that looks like he is shouting mounted right where volkamar normally is. I didn't do too aweful bad on the paint job to. Perfect for this position

Please dont make me beg, lol

My general is Arthur Frankford, Lector of Sigmar. He rides on a popemobile from Averland (why, I dunno). That would be hardcore

Hmm, dont like Minister Of Propoganda, huh? How about:

Orator Of War

I like it. I basically flame other races try and gain other races support for the Empire and scare our troops shitless by death threats Inspire our troops to greater acts of Heroism! Hoo RA!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on June 05, 2007, 05:43:53 PM
Oh, how I needed that laugh!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 05, 2007, 05:48:25 PM
http://www.warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=16637.0 (http://www.warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=16637.0)
That's the link.  It's actually title Orc Migration, my bad.

Orator of War sounds good.  Just don't get too crazy.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Wyzer1 on June 05, 2007, 05:50:49 PM
Oh, how I needed that laugh!
Hell ya! Whats a campaign without a little fun!

Too far? BURN HERETIC Ok, I'll try and keep it civil while remaining inspiring and (hopefully) funny
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 05, 2007, 05:53:34 PM
Sounds good Wyzer, that's all I can ask for.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Rufas the Eccentric on June 06, 2007, 01:00:35 AM
The fluff for my new force is posted in the Career Counseling thread in the form of a letter from the Count's personal secretary.

http://www.warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=16359.25 (http://www.warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=16359.25)
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: ChrisLS on June 06, 2007, 05:15:23 AM
I'd specifically like to go Beast-hunting.  My basic tactic would be to patrol the road, find evidence of Beastherd attacks, and follow them to their lairs.  I think it has enough dashing and recklessness to feel good!  How does that sound?
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 06, 2007, 12:07:25 PM
I may have to take a head count or something, when the campaign gets closer to launch date.  We can divide our fluff forces appropriately.  If we're supposed to hold and defend the fort (Waldberg?) then we shouldn't have 24 of 30 guys beast hunting or going to chop down the big tree.

As for now it sounds good ChrisLS, and since you were the first I'll put your name down for that assignment.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: rha celt on June 06, 2007, 12:23:39 PM
Well between my nights,outriders, Kislev horse and Galloper guns my force is extremely mobile yet still hard hitting. It would work better for hunting then it would for garrison duty.  Unless you need a fast reaction force at the fort. Yor Nosredna and his lances are yours to command.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Rufas the Eccentric on June 06, 2007, 02:34:53 PM
Is the campaign set up to allow for open ended missions like beast hunting?  I thought that only battles against specific targets on the map counted for the final results.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 06, 2007, 02:40:10 PM
By beast hunting I mean writing it in fluff reports and roaming around the woods or making forrays towards the Hanging Tree or the monolith.  We can't really diverge from that.

Defend the southern front and strike out with the mobile forces/those who are brave or foolhardy enough to go into the woods. :wink:
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on June 06, 2007, 02:52:48 PM
Can do, sir.

I'll toy with the Beast herds and hold tight until the main WAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! comes in.  Or perhaps even a giant Beastman strike!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Ernst Brauer on June 06, 2007, 07:34:19 PM
I think it would be wise to set a standard of "mission" types that we should be adhering to and assigned to. It will make our battles much easier to coordinate. Each player can be assigned where his or her army has its best strengths as well as the types of opponents each player has access to in his or her location.

Some examples could be:
Defend (pretty self explanatory)
Hunt (actively fight for ground heading toward a location)
Patrol (skirmish scenarios maybe?)
Attack (a heavily occupied location)
Escort (battles that may involve helping refugees etc...who knows)

These could all be tied to locations and we can keep up with what we're doing here on the forums. Wiss could assign locations for whoever speaks up. We could also change our missions as the opponents react. Perhaps we can shift missions up a bit weekly or as we need to. I think this would give us a good idea of what everyone else in our area is doing so we don't overlap too much and have say 40 out of 45 armies defending one fort and such....

Of course this can be more solidified and finalized by the time the campaign starts.

Just some thoughts!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 06, 2007, 07:42:23 PM
I like that idea Ernst.  I'm beginning to compile a list of people and what they're army will be good at and what task they would like.

I would like to make it known, however, that not everyone may get an assignment they want, at least not right away.

Once I have a roster sheet, I may be able to have certain 'command' groups.  What this means is that I can post saying that these 5 guys are in task force whatever, and these guys in task for this.  Then I can say something like Task force XXX defend the tavern, task force YYYY attack the town.

This may not happen, but it's an idea.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Wyzer1 on June 06, 2007, 07:48:00 PM
 :biggriin: I like that idea. Do we have a thread for this, or are you just gonna find it out on your own? lol, you have like 30 different threads on your own for this nemesis crown stuff

When you do come to a decision (I'm all for it, this kinda stuff kicks ass), be sure to post all of the info you want us to submit

P.S. Wissenlander you kick ass, thanks for all the hard work (are you on company time to? lol) you have done for the campaign

On another P.S. Whatever happened with the Lizardmen? I know we are voting on an alliance with Brets right now, and everyone else is out, but what about the Lizards? Just curious
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on June 06, 2007, 07:50:29 PM
Their envoy should be returning to us eventually.  You know the Slann, they think a A LOT before they speak!

He'll be back soon, though.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 06, 2007, 07:51:02 PM
Shhh, no one is supposed to know about company time. :wink:

I say just throw the info in here.  I know it can get a bit confusing and all, but just state your purpose if you have an idea pertaining to the region.  I don't want to muddle the forum too much.  If we had our own sub forum I wouldnt mind, but Jerok wants to keep it neat, so I'll stick by it.

So, I write you down as a willing pawn in our endeavors Wyzer, good man. :wink:
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Nog64 on June 06, 2007, 11:49:06 PM
I'm gonna try and make it to the headless badger mega battle, so I think I will station my troops at Mattengard. Just feel like stating this now. :happy:
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on June 07, 2007, 12:05:57 AM
Good luck if you do!  I hoped we could have representation at the megabattles!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 07, 2007, 12:14:01 PM
You read my mind Nog, I was going to assign you to Mattengard in the first week to help evacuate civilians, then you could push on to the inn from there.  Great minds think alike.

I have an initial roster sheet and plan to start out.  Let me know what you think.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/sierragulf27/TaskForceassignmentweek1.jpg)

Upon Ernst's idea I've split our group into 4 groups.

Group 1: Defense of the Waldberg*-Take the fort in the opening days and hold it.  Establish a base of operations.
Wissenlander
Michael W
Ansel
Brian Lee
Vadis
Pyre
Nazgul12
Sergeant36
Tritoch42
Nick Christen
Dark Count of Ostland

Group 2: Unnamed town (Defense). Protect the citizens and establish a 'front line' position.
Rufas the Eccentric
Wyzer
Hamenopi (both armies)
Robert Klemic
jmanwarhammer
Sproogle
dWhisper

Group 3:  Mattengard.  Proceed with all haste to the village to evacuate the citizens.  This will allow us a mobile strike force that will strike out at the Headless Badger and surrounding areas at the appropriate time.
Ernst
Smithbl
Alarnik
Nog64

Group 4:  Patrol the road in the opening week and provide a fast action force that can strike out at beastmen/orcs quickly upon assignment.  First area of interest would be the tower? 
Dendo
Rha Celt
Sherminator
Johan
Tanker
ChrisLS
Helblaster of Sigmar

As always, just thowing this around for now.  Let me know what you think.

*Waldberg is yet to be official name
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Wyzer1 on June 07, 2007, 04:39:16 PM
I love the idea, and I'm all for it. (hell ya, fighting next to Rufus!)

Would you mind either editing your post (or adding a completely new one) with the same info (aka same groups), except with the map with Paintified X's on them (or numbers) to give us a better idea where exactly you are talking about.

I will be battling a Skaven opponent in 2k pt battle, I'll write a battle-report (and if I can find a camera.. take pictures) in line with the destruction defense of the town. That seems like a decent opponent for the job, plus we got a little grudge going on...

Seriously Wissendlander, thanks for all your efforts in the campaign (I know you're probably enjoying it, but I'm sure we all appreciate your LD.. 9, wasn't it? lol)

EDIT: For the sake of not clogging the thread - Sweet, thanks for the map. Sounds like a good plan to me
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 07, 2007, 04:48:21 PM
Updated with a map and corresponding group numbers.

I don't mind at all.  It is fun, but don't let that sway anyone from stepping in and helping out. :wink:
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Ernst Brauer on June 07, 2007, 05:09:58 PM
Perfect, this was precisely what I was talking about!

I think this will give us direction and it will be MUCH more organized this way. This way we can all see what kind of fluff we should be writing and who we can talk to about joint fluff.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: ChrisLS on June 07, 2007, 06:09:49 PM
IIRC, the Tower of Moonrise is scheduled to be part of a big Megabattle a few weeks into the campaign.  Here is the link: http://nemesis.us.games-workshop.com/events/event2.htm (http://nemesis.us.games-workshop.com/events/event2.htm)  I'd say we could do something like leave a small garrison force there which could give us a warning regarding a large scale incursion against the Tower.

I was also planning on participating in the Headless Badger scenario as an "arriving force" ie we just marched in from Nordland and immediately find ourselves involved in the defense of the inn.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 07, 2007, 06:26:25 PM
Maybe our patrol force should hit the Badger in the first week since that is a mega battle then?  That would give a bigger bump for the wins and even losses.  So how about shifting the patrol force, and anyone who can take part in that mega battle to the inn?
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: rha celt on June 11, 2007, 10:53:45 AM
My force is more than ready to patrol. We are mobile and fast hitting. I also have a good protect the convoy scenario I have been dieing to try that will make for a great first battle. My command is in the saddle and on the move.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on June 11, 2007, 01:19:27 PM
Maybe our patrol force should hit the Badger in the first week since that is a mega battle then?  That would give a bigger bump for the wins and even losses.  So how about shifting the patrol force, and anyone who can take part in that mega battle to the inn?

Good idea.  Anyone have an in?
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: ChrisLS on June 11, 2007, 02:42:40 PM
My "in" is very simple - the force was just arriving from Nordland via the road and happened upon the Badger on the eve of the battle.

Or if you mean inn - no, but my local GW does...  :icon_wink:
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Nog64 on June 13, 2007, 01:53:38 AM
Here is generally how I think the civilian scenario should work:

MARCH TO(from?) THE MATTENGARD!

Title and Overview


To Whom it may concern,
With maurading Beastmen and Orcs heading for the Headless Badger in search of the Nemesis Crown, the safety of local civilians is heavily compromised. All availible units must escort any rural peasants and wayward travelers to the village of Mattengard.
Regards,
Lord Kurt Rauerheim


Models Needed

Any number of troops, but both sides must have an even amount of troops. The defending army must have 1/4 of its army point value in Peasants (5 pts. each, use the profile for Free Company. Note that civilians only have one hand weapon).


Battlefield & Map

Use a 24" x 24" table. Have a road going down the middle of the table (it can be either twisting or straight), with about 6" of clearing and have the rest of the table heavily wooded. Small watchtowers, hills, and forest paths may be included. Attackers Deploy 6" from the Southern edge, defenders 6" from the North (or East and West, etc.)

Objectives
The attacking army's job is to kill as many civilians as possible! They will get 5 VP for every civillian slain. Also, the will aquire a major victory should they manage to kill all the civillians, and a minor one if they kill over half. The defending army's is trying to get their civillians to the Mattengard, conviently located just off the Southern edge. They get 5 pts. for every civillian escorted, a major victory for all the civillians saved, and a minor one for over half. Also, the defenders get 5 pts. for every two civillians not fleeing on the southern edge (6") of the board. If there are no standing units on the southern edge of the board and the Empire has not escorted all their civillians off the board, the attackers get 125 VP!

Who Goes First?

The Empire will go first.

Special Rules

*The attackers, while roaming through the forest, may get lost. To represent this, roll a D6. On a 1, the force has gotten scattered and must deploy 3" from each other. On a 2-5, they may deploy as normal. On a 6, every unit has the Scouts rule.
*The peasants (and army), knowing that this march may be the last thing they do on this earth, can get a little scared. Again, roll a D6. On a 1, your army cowers with fear and suffer -1 to their LD. On a 2-5, their Ld. value is unmodified. On a 6, your army is filled with a sense of duty. The civillians get +1 to their Ld, and your troops are stubborn.

Using Alternative Forces
This scenario can be used in many different ways. Some suggestions are:
*An army recovering people captured by a Dark Elf raiding party
*Lizardmen moving (or recovering) some very important treasure.
*Dwarves tunneling to escape a city overrun by Skaven/Goblins
*Chaos moving worshippers ready for sacrifice.

Part of a Larger Battle
(Headless Badger, anyone?)
If the attackers win, the defenders army is needlessly tied up fighting raiding parties, or is dead. The defenders must take -250 points of their forces. If the defenders win, then Militia garrisons are very high. They may take one unit (or two detachments) of free company free of charge.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Robert Klemic on June 13, 2007, 04:40:43 AM
That's a cool scenario.  And on the topic of the initial troop assignments, that will work just fine for my positioning
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Soul Train of Nuln on June 13, 2007, 12:21:36 PM
Alright Gentlemen, cont me in.  Though I own stunties and very much enjoy playing the army, my allegiance has been and always will be to Sigmar and the Empire.  The forces of Prince Abelard Steinhaur of Ostermark will not falter in the face of the enemy.

...also, these are some really cool scenarios you guys are coming up with.  Great work!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 13, 2007, 12:45:42 PM
Welcome aboard Soul Train.  If you don't mind, can you post your name in the recruitment thread as well.  I'm documenting all of our new folks so we can get an idea of where to alocate forces.  Thanks
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Soul Train of Nuln on June 13, 2007, 01:20:26 PM
Certainly, wissenlander.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 13, 2007, 03:23:46 PM
Nice scenario, Nog.  I was thinking of escorting the villagers away from Mattengard, but that was before I had thought of our 'allies' protecting Imperial lands.  Instead of marching them all the way to the southern town (Auenwaldheim?) we could rally them there and see if we can get the Brets as well as anyone we can secure a NAP with to help in defense of that area.  Then, if we need to move our troops later on, we can do so without fear of a slaughter.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Rufas the Eccentric on June 13, 2007, 04:03:03 PM
If I am helping to defend the Town with No Name, might I obtain the assistance of the Man with No Name?  Clint Eastwood would rock as a Special Character.  Has anyone thought of a good name for the Town with No Name?
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 13, 2007, 04:07:31 PM
Besides Auenwaldheim (which is a mouth full) and Grenzstadt (which is already a town in Averland) nothing yet.  I'm not set on either of those really for the reasons in parenthesis.

I actually like the idea of Clint Eastwood as a special character than that Max the Pirate guy.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: HoS on June 13, 2007, 04:39:40 PM
Ok guys, sorry I haven't been posting in this thread, like, at all. But now I am letting you guys know that I am on tap for whatever you need, just PM or reply here.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Rufas the Eccentric on June 13, 2007, 04:43:41 PM
But now I am letting you guys know that I am on tap for whatever you need, just PM or reply here.
Thanks, I could use a roast beef on white toast with lettuce and mayo.  :engel:
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 13, 2007, 04:47:36 PM
Glad to have you back in full force.  I still need to know if the names presented are ok, if anyone has any ideas there, I'd appreciate that.

Also any thoughts on strategy?  It's a bit spread out, but if anyone has thoughts, do let me know.  I'm open for a discussion, I don't want to miss anything.

Fluff is still encouraged.  If anyone wants to jump in and help me with part 2 of Wissenland's Stand against the orc migration, I'm down for that.  I'm waiting until tomorrow to get started on it.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Soul Train of Nuln on June 13, 2007, 05:13:20 PM
Glad to have you back in full force.  I still need to know if the names presented are ok, if anyone has any ideas there, I'd appreciate that.

Also any thoughts on strategy?  It's a bit spread out, but if anyone has thoughts, do let me know.  I'm open for a discussion, I don't want to miss anything.

Fluff is still encouraged.  If anyone wants to jump in and help me with part 2 of Wissenland's Stand against the orc migration, I'm down for that.  I'm waiting until tomorrow to get started on it.

Well, I've been in a bit of a mood for fluff writing.  What part exactly do you need help with?
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 13, 2007, 05:17:35 PM
If you would like to help write a quick snipit of a general from Averland/Wissenland/Nuln/Reikland defending that area against orcs and goblins that would be cool. I know that your army is from Ostermark, but it would be weird having an Ostermarker talk about it...although you could write about orcs in that area moving towards the forest.  Maybe some quick correspondance.  Check the orc migration thread for more details on that, I've got the first part up as well so you can get some ideas there.  I can mix and mash stuff together into one story. 

Also, if you have your own pre campaign fluff to write, go ahead and write that and post it in the fluff section.  Whatever your interest your welcome to it!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Rufas the Eccentric on June 13, 2007, 06:14:00 PM
Does it seem like this is close to the plot to "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World"?  OK, there is this unknown treasure burried out there under the sign of the Big W.  It is fair to say that there could be Empire units from any part of the Empire in any part of the forest.  We can get the Three Stooges to cameo. 
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Soul Train of Nuln on June 13, 2007, 06:33:49 PM
We can get the Three Stooges to cameo. 

Also starring Dudley Moore and Peter Sellers as the Scroll Caddies.

"I'd cast you something, but I can't because I just drink for quite a spell. A-HA! God I'm funny..."
"Beastmen vill be BRED und SLAUGHTERED."

In any case...

If you would like to help write a quick snipit of a general from Averland/Wissenland/Nuln/Reikland defending that area against orcs and goblins that would be cool. I know that your army is from Ostermark, but it would be weird having an Ostermarker talk about it...although you could write about orcs in that area moving towards the forest.  Maybe some quick correspondance.  Check the orc migration thread for more details on that, I've got the first part up as well so you can get some ideas there.  I can mix and mash stuff together into one story. 

Also, if you have your own pre campaign fluff to write, go ahead and write that and post it in the fluff section.  Whatever your interest your welcome to it!

I've got no problems writing a bit from the point of view of a General from another province.  I'll try to write up a bit here at work if I get the chance, but I may not be able to get anything posted until tomorrow or thereabouts.

Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Ernst Brauer on June 13, 2007, 09:12:45 PM
Hey all,

Sorry for the sporadic posting as of late, but I'm in the middle of landing a job elsewhere and moving with my fiance so it's kind of hectic here.

Anyways, I like the name Auenwaldheim. It's a mouthful, and that's precisely the reason I like it. German names tend to be very compound and compacted. I think that stresses that. The longer and more confusing, the better in my opinion!

As far as strategy goes, I think we have all we need with the assignments for now, we still have to keep it relatively loose so people can accommodate their own play times as well as the typical armies they face with their given opponents.

~Ernst
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on June 13, 2007, 09:15:08 PM
Does it seem at like this is close to the plot to "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World"?  OK, there is this unknown treasure burried out there under the sign of the Big W.  It is fair to say that there could be Empire units from any part of the Empire in any part of the forest.  We can get the Three Stooges to cameo. 

Geez, first Clint Eastwood and now the Stooges?  There goes the casting budget.

I'm all for the name Auenwaldheim as long as now one objects to such a big name!  :happy:
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: HoS on June 13, 2007, 10:26:30 PM
I'm good with it, sounds fine, in fact. Just don't ask me to say it.

Wissenlander, I could help you with the fluff, do you have anything rolling yet? School is out, my first two all-night caffeine binges are out of the way, I've gone paintballing, beaten Wood Elves, and helped my best friend shoot his girlfriend with an airsoft gun in the head*... so my plate is pretty much clean.

I am a fair writer, but it may take me awhile to get into the flow. If you send me some ideas, I can begin to go from there.





*Please please please please do not ask, just don't. I don't even want to think about explaining.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: UlricanSledgehammer on June 13, 2007, 11:32:14 PM
*looks around at all the Sigmarites*
I seem to be in the minority here, being a worshipper of Ulric.


Captain Gunther Kranz of Middenheim at your service, sirs.
With the roads choked as they are, we've been unable to make the march home
as of yet. Word from the city is we've an awful mess to clean up back home, but we'll help however we can.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Dendo Star on June 13, 2007, 11:47:51 PM
Those who worship the God of Wolfs and War are always welcome!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Ansel on June 13, 2007, 11:52:49 PM

Also any thoughts on strategy?  It's a bit spread out, but if anyone has thoughts, do let me know.  I'm open for a discussion, I don't want to miss anything.


I think it would be a good idea to play alot of small points skirmish/warbands battles during the first couple days of the campaign. You would be able to play many more games and thus have more to report. It could help us to get an early lead (hopefully). It would also fit nicely with armies sending out patrols and scouts to track the movement of all the massing armies out there.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Ernst Brauer on June 14, 2007, 01:03:29 AM
I think Ansel's on to something here. That's a great idea.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: HoS on June 14, 2007, 01:42:00 AM
That is, in fact, precisely what my friends and I did during the War of Ostermark Succession, which gave my faction, but not theirs, a rather large jump. I played small games throughout, playing several a day to be sure of a win. If someone wants to call me out on that, go ahead, but I don't see the problem. I think we should repeat this tactic here, giving us the maximum amount of wins.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 14, 2007, 12:26:46 PM
Sounds good.  I was thinking about doing that myself.  It's easier to get in games as well.  I'm not sure if the larger points games count for more, but if we get many more games then we can overwhelm the competition in time.

HoS:  In the orc migration thread I've got the first part posted up.  If you look at Sir Seigfried's correspondence letters, something like that would be good.  Your men could take up a position outside of Auggen, a fairly prominent Wissenland town, and trying to defend the town and deflect orc groups away from there.

No pressure on anyone, but the sooner the better on the fluff.  I'd like to get it in soon so the Head Narrator can read it.  Bits and clips might be taken from it for the precampaign setup, but not sure.  I'll give full credit to anyone who helps out, but don't want to hold back for too long.  Eleven days till campaign launch!
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Ernst Brauer on June 14, 2007, 02:35:08 PM
@HoS: I don't think playing a lot of Skirmish games for points is unfair. After all, if you loose those games, the other races get the same chance for the points.  :happy:
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Soul Train of Nuln on June 14, 2007, 03:55:09 PM
No pressure on anyone, but the sooner the better on the fluff.  I'd like to get it in soon so the Head Narrator can read it.  Bits and clips might be taken from it for the precampaign setup, but not sure.  I'll give full credit to anyone who helps out, but don't want to hold back for too long.  Eleven days till campaign launch!

I just started and have the first few paragraphs done, I should have something to you by the end of the day.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Rufas the Eccentric on June 14, 2007, 04:07:21 PM
*looks around at all the Sigmarites*
I seem to be in the minority here, being a worshipper of Ulric.
Captain Gunther Kranz of Middenheim at your service, sirs.
At least half of my force is Ulrican Hammers (AKA Teutogen Guard).  They would welcome you if they were not trying to beat the Sigmarian Zweihanders to the only decent pub in..., what's it called..., Auenwaldheim.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Nog64 on June 16, 2007, 11:43:13 PM
What do you mean by campaign fluff? Our fluff? I still need to work it out, since I'm going with WP only (my Wizard uhh... died in... Lustria....  :unsure:). Overall fluff, I can surehelp with, and did (i.e., the Mattengard scenario). Speaking of the Mattengard scenario, what a better way for people in my group to use warbands and such than through that scenario? I kinda wrote it expected it to be fought in 500 pts. groups.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: HoS on June 17, 2007, 04:38:34 PM
Oh man, guys, I totally forgot. I am leaving for summer camp today, and not getting back until Monday. But after that I'm good.

P.S. Wiss: I am working on my fluff, but I write better with ink and paper, so I have yet to put it onto the computer yet. I'll prolly finish at camp, and get it to you on Tuesday.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Sergeant36 on June 19, 2007, 04:43:01 PM
I, Commander Dolohev Stonheim III of Reikland have finally arrived on the Talabec borders.  We had some difficulty with the artillery carriages on these forest roads and were met with many sporadic attacks from Beastmen warbands. My Halberdiers dispatched the foul creatures in short order but our progress was slowed a bit due to our wounded.

For Reikland and Karl Franz!

OOC:  I'm desperately painting to get to 2000 points.  I plan on several 500-1000 point battles against Chaos and greenskins and also plan on fighting in the Headless Badger mega battle at the local Independent Retailer(1000 points, mucho arty).  Hope you can put me in a task force that best fits this.

 
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 19, 2007, 04:45:28 PM
Noted.  If anyone does want to be on patrol/attack the Headless Badger (mega battle) then let me know so I can divy up the assignments properly.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Goomb on June 20, 2007, 03:55:46 AM
Wissenlander and gents,

The greenskin horde can't wait for this campaign to start.  I would like to thank Wissenlander and Ansel for playing along in our little pre-campaign contest.  Well done, lads, it was very fun to read and I am glad you all had a chance to work with some of our fluffers. 

Now, on to business, I am setting up some parameters for greenskin fluff in the Talabecland Border, and I am curious what your army is going by?  Is it Helstrom's 4th or something of that nature?  I want to get this right as I pass out the marching orders.

For your information, I am theTalabecland Border Overlord for the greenskins, and my Aide is Demolisher.  We have three objectives for this little slice of heaven:

Da Warpath Looterz (and Da Warpath Ard Boyz):
These include greenskin pirates and greenskins dedicated to finding the crown for Grimgor.  You know the drill: take everything you can lay your hands on and smash the rest.

Da Warpath Migrashun:
These greenskins are planning to establish several greenskin fortified colonies in the area.  If a bunch of buildings are razed and humans slaughtered in the process, so be it.  All in a days work! 

Da Warpath Cruzade:
The great Gruzade has begun!  Fanatic greenskins are hellbent on creating the Ragnarork (the conquest of the world), and our intent is to orcify any temples, shrines, or other religious icons chanting "For Gork!  For Mork!"  The Ragnorork Boyz are elite greenskins who will serve as shock troops for the crusade.  Towns, villages, homes, farms and other settlements will bow or be rolled over.  I orginally hoped to destroy the Order of the Blazing Sun, but the Hunters of Sigmar will suffice. 

We have already established Gork's Maw, a command center and staging point for our greenskin invasion.  The green tide has begun!

Good luck!

Goomb
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 20, 2007, 11:37:32 AM
Welcome back Goomb.  Yep, it's Helstrom's 4th.

Basically, week one objectives including taking the areas of civilian occupation (Auenwaldheim and Matengard) the fort in the south (Waldburg) and send a patrol to attack the Headless Badger (since that's the first week mega battle).

The fort we want for a base of operations while the town and village we want to protect the citizens.  Pretty basic stuff.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Goomb on June 20, 2007, 04:59:25 PM
Yes, indeed it is basic stuff, and you will be feeling the impact of greenskins at those locations as well.  :icon_biggrin:  As much as you want to save them squishies, we want to smash em.  All in a day's work, you know.  There will be some construction along the river and Altdorf-Talabeheim Road as we need to offload some incoming greenskin forces and greenskin pirates.  Of course, we are going to be having some fun with the stunties grudge week, but that's life being green.  :icon_twisted:

For your information, we have decided to name that little mountain "Gork's Maw," and that is going to be brimming with greenskins and Chaos Dwarves.  I know that you were calling it Morr's Gate (which is a good name as well). 

All in all, this is going to be a lot of fun, and I hope that we can continue to collaborate on fluff together.  for your information, we will continue to hold true with NOT KILLING your characters unless we have permission from you.  That just is not right of us to do that to you.  Uniform colors and standards are one thing, characters are quite another.

Goomb

Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 20, 2007, 05:09:23 PM
Evil short ones and green things all over Morr's Gate!

Definitely keep the ideas going and feel free to post here anytime with ideas or general taunts. :icon_biggrin:
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: wissenlander on June 21, 2007, 06:52:14 PM
Ok, final orders (up for amendment) before the campaign launch.  I won't be around a computer over the weekend, so I'm going to post this info now.

The first week has the Inn being the mega battle.  If you can get to a GW sanctioned event that has this, battle at that location as the wins will count for more.  A patrol will be sent in that area to establish a link on the opposite end of the road.  Also take into account the proximity to Mattengard and in your reports talk about trying to cause as much rukus to keep enemies away from the escort as they get people AWAY from the town.  It has been deemed that this location is unsafe, escort all civilians to the Headless Badger!   This unit will include:
Dendo
Rha Celt
Sherminator
Johan
Tanker
ChrisLS
Helblaster of Sigmar
M.Armand
Sergeant36

Our main thrust will be at the FORT (Waldberg).  This will be our base of operations if we can gain access to it.  I want overwhelming force there to acheive this.  The main thrust will consist of:
Wissenlander
Micheal W
Ansel
Brian Lee
Vadis
Pyre
Nazgul112
Tritoch42
Nick Christian
Dark Count of Ostland
Perambulator
Soul Train of Nuln
Mephe
Jrzygrim

Our secondary objective will be to protect the citizens of Mattengard and Auenwaldheim.  The fist group that will establish a forward presence at Auenwaldheim will be:
Rufas
Hamenopi (both armies)
Robert Klemic
Wyzer
Jmanwarhammer
Sproogle
Dwhisper
Father Gabe
Fearlessgod
Essayon101

The escort group will be consisted of:
Ernst Brauer
Smithbl
Alarnik
Nog64

If anyone else wants to take part, let me know so we can figure out where to best utilize you.  Anyone else that may happen to read this and not want to register, if you could at least push our main fluff objectives even if you don't want to report in these four locations that would be great.  Let me know of any thoughts on this strategy.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Sergeant36 on June 21, 2007, 10:04:20 PM
For the armies patrolling the area hear the Headless Badger and Mattergaard (sp):

I just read up on the Headless Badger scenario on the site and it seems interesting.  1,000 points, one "good" army gets to deploy in (or around) the Inn.  I'm thinking up my 1,000 point list and wondering if missile troops will be able to see over the walls...What about that tower?  What about LOS for canons and mortars?  Check out the specs of the Inn and tell me what you think.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on June 21, 2007, 10:42:53 PM
Aye sir.  Sorry about being quiet.  Computers are flubby at work and I'm pooped when I get home.  Like now.  :-P

 :-P

But remember this day men!  For you will look back upon it and say "On this day we began our victory!"  Our time to fight for the Empire and Karl-Franz is here - in this Campaign we shall truly defend the Empire from vile threats and carve out it's new destiny!  Protect our lands!  Guard our people!

For Sigmar!

For Ulric!

For Taal!

For right!  We fight as the armies of Order against Chaos!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Mephe on June 21, 2007, 11:04:22 PM
OK, I'm afraid I missed something here. I understand how we log in our battles on the NC website to gain victories for the empire, but, what's this with taking Waldberg and such? Is this played on a grid system, where victories allow us to claim more land, or something like that? This is probably an obvious question, but this is the first real campaign I've ever been in, so I'm kind of clueless.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Nog64 on June 22, 2007, 01:38:28 AM
similar question, but how are we going to formalize our fluff? Do we have scenarios for all of these?
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Ansel on June 22, 2007, 04:48:19 AM
If this is anything like the 40k Medusa Campaign it will actually be really simple. When you report your battles you put in all the information about your army, your opponent's army, points size, scenario (if applicable), and type-skirmish, warbands, normal battle. At that time you will be asked for a location and shown a map where you can click a location for where your battle was fought. The fluff actually centers around the battles and if say the Empire does really well in a certain area, the GW fluff will reflect it. The whole process was kind of neat, and individual generals can get singular recognition if they do well, or poorly.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on June 22, 2007, 03:23:53 PM
And remember, be sure to put your army as part of "Helstrom's 4th".  That's how all of us here are registering our armies - all Warhammer-Empire armies are part of "Helstrom's 4th".
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Sergeant36 on June 22, 2007, 04:29:37 PM
Regarding the PATROL mission to Matengard and the defense of the Headless Badger:

I'm going to work on some fluff for my army (Stonheim's Reiklanders) to be assigned to the patrol mission around Matengard.  My commander (Dolohev Stonheim III) will then divide his forces and send the artillery and "defensive" units (spearmen) to reinforce the Headless Badger due to scouting reports of a heavy enemy presence moving towards the Inn.  This works very well into my army's fluff as this unit of spearmen (28 w/ full command & warrior priest) is famous throughout Reikland for its regular service in defense of Helmgart.  I'm working up a 1,000 point list (the scenario on the GW website only allows 1,000 points per player) and will probably include two cannon, one mortar (as my specials) and a large (30) unit of Halbs with a second WP.  A unit of five 'Nillas (Hunters of sigmar - fully converted w/ great axes and free company heads) will round out the list with maybe some free company to defend the arty.  Dolohev Stonheim III will not take the field (Lord characters not allowed - 1,000 pts) as he is overseeing the defense of Matengard.

In game terms, if my army isn't chosen to deploy first and defend the Badger ("An utter outrage...who else is better able to defend Imperial territory and civilians than my brave Reiklanders!  We cannot put our faith in any of these so called "allies".  Human courage will win the day, Sigmar be praised!") then it might not be the strongest list due to bad LOS for the arty.  I'm thinking of taking this more defensive list though as I would think that the moderator (his choice, per the scenario rules) should allow me - as probably the only Empire player - to defend the Inn.

Any of you other gents had a chance to check out the scenario rules and weigh in on strategy?

"Commander Stonheim scoured the crude map of the forest and focused on the faded symbol of the Headless Badger Inn.  Huntsmen had already reported greenskins and beastmen on the march and the safe bet was that they were intent on razing this fortified outpost and controlling the Talabec Road at its Northernmost point.  If the Inn were to fall, it would mean disaster for the beleaguered citizens of Matengard who would have to make a hasty retreat Southward, no doubt with wolf riders biting at their heels.  The Inn had been a gathering place for many years and was one of the few bulwarks of civilization in this wild forest; Dolohev drained his ale and slammed the tankard on the rotten barrel he was using as a table.  He exited the hovel where he was resting and addressed his officers.

"Brother Thabeus of Sigmar, divide the army and march to the Headless Badger at utmost haste.  Have the sergeants entrench the artillery; there will be an attack from the North in a matter of days."

He turned to leave and then added,

"Be forewarned, the men's throats are dry...don't let them enjoy themselves too much."     
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 22, 2007, 04:49:09 PM
Well, if each event's Inn is like the one made up by GW then it could go either way for LOS.  On the larger walls there are slits cut in the wall to allow shots to be fired.  On the other side it looks like a lower stone wall that men could see over.  I'm not sure how it would effect line of sight.  The tower should be allowed to have troops up there, probably a good spot for a mortar.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Father Gabe on June 22, 2007, 06:21:22 PM
Oh boy Im late late late.  Sorry gentlemen, I was delayed on the road here, it is very difficult getting an army of ghosts to follow you.  I am Father Gabriel, Warrior Priest of Sigmar and defender of his people!  I have arrived just recently with my forces from the cursed city of Mordheim, do not be alarmed.  These spirits are Sigmar loving warriors, whom remained here in the Empire to serve Sigmar before passing over to Morr's realm.  If that doesnt settle your mind then let the knowledge that thousands of zealous flagellants follow in our wake, reaping our Lord Sigmar's wrath upon our enemies.  My army will fight anywhere, anytime you want us to, please give me orders.  The forces of chaos will falter before our righteous wrath and frenzied zeal! 
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 22, 2007, 06:29:56 PM
Father Gabe, welcome aboard!  Deploy your...spirits...to attack Auenwaldheim.  I will amend the roster to reflect this!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Father Gabe on June 22, 2007, 06:34:29 PM
Aye Sir!

Mordheim's sons and daughters will descend with the fiery wrath of Sigmar!  Auenwaldheim will see what the Empire has to offer and her enemies will cower before Sigmar's greatness!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 22, 2007, 06:36:28 PM
Remember not to slaughter the villagers. :wink:  Save that fury for the orcs and beasts.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Goomb on June 22, 2007, 06:39:54 PM
Ah, a priest and his flock have joined that will fall to the frenzied Ragnarork Boyz that will smash the river town to bits....good deal!  <rubs hands together with glee>  :icon_twisted:  There will be plenty of greenies there soon to fight against!  Our special target are religious types, so that is why I am happy to see you on board!  Oh, and you can kill off the worshippers of Taal there, they don't like you much anyway.  :icon_razz:

Wissenlander, is Rufus essentially considered the group leader of the Auenwaldheim defense force?  BTW, that name just is so easy to remember!  :icon_razz:  I am adjusting thing as you suggested at Da Path.

Good luck!

Goomb



Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Father Gabe on June 22, 2007, 06:41:29 PM
Oh yes, yes, yes of course... :eusa_wall:
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 22, 2007, 06:45:23 PM
No worries Father Gabe, just show those orcs what for!

Yeah, Goomb, Rufas is basically the leader of that group.  Rufas is my staff's 'counselor' and Wyzer is the Orator of War (head of propoganda).  Basically, if any three of the command staff should fall, Rufas is the go to guy, then probably Wyzer.  I thought Wyzer was a good choice for the town as the people will need encouraging!

Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Father Gabe on June 22, 2007, 07:24:36 PM
Well looks like we might be temporarily delayed, apparently we have to stop by some festering stink hole called the Headless Badger and save some good citizens of the Empire. (I will attend a GW event, in AZ).

Now Im trying to stay awake right now, and have yet to see where we will be posting our results here.  Or are we just posting on the nemesis site and maybe rant about our victory here?
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 22, 2007, 07:28:23 PM
If this is anything like the 40k Medusa Campaign it will actually be really simple. When you report your battles you put in all the information about your army, your opponent's army, points size, scenario (if applicable), and type-skirmish, warbands, normal battle. At that time you will be asked for a location and shown a map where you can click a location for where your battle was fought. The fluff actually centers around the battles and if say the Empire does really well in a certain area, the GW fluff will reflect it. The whole process was kind of neat, and individual generals can get singular recognition if they do well, or poorly.

I think this is a pretty fair assessment of how things are going to work, from what we know so far.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 25, 2007, 02:59:05 PM
Anyone who is battling in a specific area can write some fluff about the town/inn/fort.  I'll probably write some stuff on Waldberg.  Any takers?
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: fearlessgod on June 25, 2007, 03:17:33 PM
My Lords,

I am Volmar VonRitter, General of the Empire. I bring greetings from Altdord. My troops and I have marched for 3 days to join this battlegroup. I offer my sword and any help I can towards our nobel cause. I await further orders.

"For the Emperor and Altdorf"

~fearlessgod~
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 25, 2007, 03:31:59 PM
To Auenwaldheim General.  I will update the roster assignments to reflect this.  Good job guys, we now boast a roster of FOURTY men!

The site is up lads!  Register away, and remember to add Helstrom's 4th!  There is a limit to 30 characters (if I counted right) so I'm trying to figure out how to add your army name plus Helstrom's 4th.  I'm going with Wissenland EF - Helstrom's 4th.  I couldn't fit in the Expeditionary Force part without scratching the Helstrom's 4th.  I'll just have to sacrifice a little of my pride for the greater good. :wink:
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 25, 2007, 03:33:59 PM
This is what I pictured Waldberg to look like.  Let me know what you guys think:

The old fort stood atop an equally ancient hill overlooking the woods.  A small clearing opened up that allowed access to the road.  From this vantage, the fortification could dominate the road as it moved north towards Talabheim and south towards Altdorf.  The trees were thick in this region and the fort looked out over them as if the sun atop clouds.

The fortress walls were battered and did not hold the splendor they once knew in ages past.  Vines entangled the rocks and grew wildly about, making the structure seem as if it sprouted from the earth itself.  Cracks etched into some stones made it look as though it could crumble at any moment.

Again and again the Waldberg was abandoned and resettled, time being a greater foe than any beast herd.  A small garrison waited inside, watching warily out into the woods.  The few men that waited anxiously for reinforcements did their best to fortify the area but dared not proceed far out of the safe confines of the fort.

Every so often a large flock of birds would erupt from the foliage a league or two away hinting to some sort of movement or disturbance.  It was unsettling to see the frequency of these occurrences, and the number of such events only grew with each passing day.  They also crept ever closer…
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Essayons101 on June 25, 2007, 04:18:15 PM
Gen Otto Von Ulrich in command of the 1st Free Volunteers of Nuln. I am a recent graduate of the engineer school and hail from a shipping family in Marienburg. My Family bought my commission and gave me an allowance to recrute an army to give me experiance being a leader. I have at my disposal 3500pts, however most battles fought will be about 3000pts
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: fearlessgod on June 25, 2007, 04:23:13 PM
Your orders have been received wissenlander. My forces will leave within the hour. I pray we are in time.

I have already registered at the GW site. I'll have my first battle this weekend against an O&G horde. Looks like some fun this summer.....


~fearlessgd~
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 25, 2007, 05:19:51 PM
Essayon, welcome aboard.  Your services could be utilized greatly at Auenwaldheim as well.  You could talk about your army helping to fortify the area under your skills as an engineer.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: smithbl on June 25, 2007, 05:47:01 PM
Wissenlander:

Hail, I am the representative and standard bearer of His Excellency, Arch-Lector Hildebrand, has lead the Das Franz Division of Reikland to join Helstrom's 4th in the defense of the Talabec Border. The Arch-Lector understands that he his responsible for escorting villagers to the village near the Headless Badger Inn for safe keeping. His Excellency will report back when the mission is completed.

Semper Sigmarius,

Mangus Hesturm
Battle Standard Bearer of His Excellency
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: smithbl on June 25, 2007, 06:22:37 PM
Wissenlander and Dendo:

I have registered according to instructions. I will be fighting at least two battles with the headless badger scenario this weekend. I will be sure to include the "escort" assignment and Helstrom's fourth in my right ups ... and, I also registered today under the title of Helstrom's 4th.

MH
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 25, 2007, 06:25:11 PM
Awesome!  Also, check out a few posts back about Waldberg.  Let me know if that sounds like what we want to defend!  Also, Rufas has another thread talking about Auenwaldheim and it's details. 

I know it gets a bit cluttered with everything going on.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Tostig on June 25, 2007, 10:49:21 PM
Northeast of the Barren Hills lie the Talabec Borders, an area of deep forests crossed by the Talabheim road and the Old Forest Road, which both carry travellers to the great city that gives the area its name. The peoples of the region are counted amongst the canniest of woodland folk. They are trackers and hunters without equal, with a bond to the land far closer than any other people of the Empire. The region is the centre of worship of the nature god Taal, his servants offering him praises in the deep woodland groves.

1. Stone of Blood:
There is a place in the forests far from any village, farm or woodcutters croft. The trees form an impenetrable canopy and thorny bushes rise to the height of a man, impeding all progress. At the centre of this dismal, forbidding reach is a blasted circle of wasteland where the ground is grey and lifeless. The trees encircling this ashen clearing are twisted, leafless things deoid of life. At the centre of the circle stands the Stone of Blood. Leeching the life from everything around it, this ancient megalith weeps a cosntant ooze of crimson. Beastmen warbands venerate the Stone of Blood, bringing sacrifices to feed its unholy hunger. The daub their skin and shields with its bloodu suppuration to give them protection and prowess in battle.

2. Vragthar's Monolith:
The woods of the Talabec Borders are home to all manner of ancient barrows and stone circles, most long overgrown and many toppled, many entirely undiscovered and likely to remain so forever more. Several though, are marked, their locations known to the Road Wardens, who are beholden to turn back or arrest any who stray too close. With the decline in patrols however, the numbers of those who would seek out such fell places increase. Vragthar's Monolith is perhaps the greatest of the monoliths deep within the forests, its peak rearing above the treetops and visible for many miles around. Who knows what dreadful ceremonies the followers of Old Night enact around its base, far from the eyes of civilised men?

3. The Headless Badger:
There is a legend concerning a ghastly apparition that appeared at the location of this inn during the reigh of Emporer Manfred. A caravan of merchants was travelling the Forest road and was attacked in the night by Goblin raiders. As the embattles caravan guards held back the greenskins, a monstrous form erupted from the woods. It was said to be twice the height of a man, with white and black fur like a badger, but no head. The creature glowed with unnatural power and scattered the Goblins with its claws and fangs before pursuing them from the woods. It was never seen again, but the merchants built a fortified tavern to protect those that came after them, just as the Headless Badger had protected them.

4. Mattengard:
Mattengard was once a thriving town, sending timber and game south to the great cities of the Empire. However, with the rise of Beastmen attacks, the merchants have stopped travelling along the dangerous road and trade has all but died. With it, Mattengard has died too. All but a few inhabitants have left, the buildings have fallen into disrepair, and the forest is already reclaiming the land. Mangy, feral dog packs roam the streets as the handful of remaining families struggle to eke out a living under the threat that the Beastmen will one day wipe them out.

5. An Unnamed Orc Camp:
Orcs are not prolific in the forest, but some tribes make their home here. These bands of brutes wander from place to place, camping and warring before moving on.

6. The Hanging Tree:
In times gone by, the Beastman-haunted woods of the Talabec Borders were cleared back from the Old Forest Road by teams of criminals whose executions had been commuted to hard labour. But now, for want of funding, the forest creeps forwards once more, in places obscuring the sky and plunging travellers into fearful gloom. On the approach the junction of the Old Forest and Talabheim Roads, a terrifying sight rears up to greet travellers already fearing for their lives. Here, the Beastmen have adorned the largest, most gnarled tree in the region with the remains of their captives. it is said that terrible magicks have been worked upon this tree, and that it radiates a palpable evil for many miles around. To date, none have dared approach it to hack it down, and so its evil spread with each new trophy added to its branches.

7. The Tower of Moonrise:
Atop a steep hill, the Tower of Moonrise looks out across the forest in all directions. Built not long after the Great War against Chaos, the tower has a marvellous arrangement of gears and mirrors. This construction is based upon Dwarf engineering, where such sky-mirrors are used to direct light into the Holds of the mountains. Oh the Tower of Moonrise, the mirrors can be used to focus the light of Mannslieb and project it as a beam across the forest for several miles. With this light, the wardens of the tower can search for lost travellers and spot warbands of Goblins and Beastmen with a set of sophisticated telescopic lenses or signal for help to other watchtowers in the region.

8. An Unnamed Town:
Towns are those settlements large enough to raise a stone wall and be granted a charter by the local government. They are rich centres of commerce, and tempting targets for marauding armies.

9. An Abandoned Fort:
Peace as well as war can take their toll on fortifications, and many forts find themselves on old, unused roads, or watching for a passed threat. These are abandoned and left to the trees.

See? Insomnia can be useful sometimes  :roll:
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Sherminator1 on June 25, 2007, 11:04:10 PM
The Grand Army of Carroburg has been summoned to battle. It marches forth under fluttering banners and the rolling thunder of drums. May the gods have mercy upon those that stand before us.


Sigmar Vult!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Nog64 on June 25, 2007, 11:25:06 PM
Important

Quick fluff change change for the escorting the civilians: we are taking them from Mattengard (an apparently very dangerous place to live, according to the website) to the small village south or to the Badger itself (which are in fact  safe locations for a few peasants).
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 26, 2007, 11:57:11 AM
I've amended the orders (it can change if others think it needs to) but it reflects that we should escort the civilians to the Badger.  The reasoning is because Auenwaldheim is much further away than the Inn and even if the Inn is taken by Dwarfs, they're safe there.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: smithbl on June 26, 2007, 02:24:41 PM
Wissenlander:

His Excellency, Arch-Lector Hildebrand has received the amended orders and will happily comply. We will escort the villagers from Mattengard to the Headless Badger.

Also, the Arch-Lector wishes for me to tell you: fear no stunties. His Excellency is committed to defending the Headless Badger and the Empire's villagers throughout the upcoming conflict.

Semper Sigmarius,

Magnus Helsturm
Champion of Arch-Lector Hildebrand
Battle Standard Bearer
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Sergeant36 on June 26, 2007, 04:18:32 PM
High Commander Ortolf Von Brennenberg,

I have received the change of orders from your dispatch rider.  I divided my force three days ago and sent my artillery and two regiments of foot on to the Headless Badger to prepare for its defense.  My initial assessment of Mattengard was dismal; we could not hold that place.  Walls were crumbling, the populace was terrified and the entire area stank of death.  I am gathering the scattered peasants from the surrounding farmsteads and promising them protection if they march to the Headless Badger in the company of my forces.  Sigmar be with those who wont answer my call and hope to ride out this storm behind the cracked walls and thin shutters of their hovels.  I fear for their lives and their souls.

Respectfully,

Commander Dolohev Stonheim III
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Tritoch42 on June 26, 2007, 06:54:38 PM
Well, I'm registered... Sort of. Aldric von Geldenstein and his personal troops are registered under Helstrom's 4th, but even after answernig GW's auto-reply email, I can't login because it tells me my account isn't enabled... Still awiting on GW tech support to fix it :(

On the upside though, I bought some walls and a watch tower to use in my games around Waldberg :)
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 26, 2007, 07:49:30 PM
Sweet.  Way to go fellas.  We're gonna show all of those invaders what for!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on June 26, 2007, 07:54:51 PM
The Emperor will be shown our glory and Sigmar shall smile upon us.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Tritoch42 on June 26, 2007, 08:42:50 PM
Joy of joys! I just made a different email and used that, and I'm registered and ready to go! Apparently my school's webmail doesn't like GW... But at last, Aldric von Geldenstein's Gold Cross regiment is en route under Helstrom's 4th!

Oh, and a question on our mission to take Waldberg... I know that once we have it, we're to defend it.. But how shoudl we handle battle reports leading up to our capture of the fort, and how do we decide/know when it's time to shift from attack to defense?
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Nog64 on June 27, 2007, 12:27:14 AM
Simple: Win a battle with a foe that allows you to take the fort, and then you can start defending.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Father Gabe on June 27, 2007, 02:12:33 AM
Well, as far as Im concerned I feel it would be best that I continue to march towards Auenwaldheim.  Though Im sure that good, Sigmar fearing refugees would rally behind a screaming tide flagellants, the more infirm or more unworthy would be frightened by the scene.  So, I will leave the escort missions to the other regiments assembling in the area.

So I will take the Mordheim 1st, Helstrom's 4th towards the Headless Badger in four days time (GW event in AZ) and then march on Auenwaldheim to reenforce it against the greenskins
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Nog64 on June 27, 2007, 03:42:08 AM
I am going to march craploads of civilians to the Badger, and then I'll march to Waldberg unless I'm needed elsewhere.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Ansel on June 27, 2007, 04:16:27 AM
Anders Brechausen has begun scouting the area around Waldberg and has found parties of Orcs, Goblins, and some Dwarfs in the vicinity.

I have a few battles lined up for reporting tomorrow and have already worked out fluff for scouting out the fort with my opponents. I might also get to play a Brettonian player and am trying to work out the fluff with him. We are kind of leaning toward some kind of field exercise gone awry to appease the alliance we have with the Bretts.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 27, 2007, 11:55:15 AM
@Tritoch:  We will assess the situation as it develops to see when we'll switch our movements.  The premise is that we do technically already hold the castle (I think) with a very small garrison inside.  Our attacks will be reinforcements batting off any attackers as the campaign launches.

@Nog, Gabe and any others this pertains to:  If you can get to the Headless Badger mega battle then go for it!  We will miss your generalship in other parts, but we need to make an impact there as well.  For anyone else, please try to stick as closely to the battle plan as possible.  If someone sees a weak spot, run it by me and we might need to 'plug some holes.'

Good job Ansel.  Everyone keep the reports coming so I know have an idea of what's going on.  I plan on getting a game or two in this upcoming weekend myself.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Father Gabe on June 27, 2007, 01:00:54 PM
Well if Im needed at Auenwaldheim in these first opening days then I will split my forces (considering the GW event is only 1k pts) and send the bulk on to Auenwaldheim.  I will send to the Headless Badger a small contingent with my second and my banner.

I will have a report sometime in the next 4-5 hours of my first engagement with the greenskins at Auenwaldheim, as I recognise a banner of one of the vile greenskins I have faced before...Taz Da' Destroya.  Sigmar Protects!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: smithbl on June 27, 2007, 01:59:28 PM
Wissenlander:

His Excellency wishes for a confirmation of orders. According to your previous orders the Arch-Lector (smithbl) is to march Mattendorf (sp?) and bring civilians to the Headless Badger. I take it that we will encounter strong resistance around the Headless Badger so we will, Sigmar willing, report two victors from that specific location. Is this correct?

Unless you order otherwise, the Arch-Lector intends to remain near the Headless Badger throughout the campaign in order to defend the innocent subjects of the Emperor.


Semper Sigmarius,

Magnus Helsturm
Champion of Arch-Lector Hildebrand
Battle Standard Bearer
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 27, 2007, 02:09:38 PM
Hmm, my orders might seem confusing so I'll try to clarify.

The Mega Battle for this week is the Headless Badger Inn.  Not everyone can take part in one of these events, but they are weighted the most.  If anyone can make it to the Headless Badger, this supercedes any other assignment.

If for any reason you are tasked to defend/attack another location besides a Mega Battle that you can partake in, report your other battles in that location.  Our main objectives are Waldberg, Auenwaldheim and Mattengard.  The Inn is a secondary objective for this week and it's there because of the Mega Battle (mostly).

Every week this could change, rotating from event to event.  We want a good strong showing at these.  Those of you who can make it to Mega Battle games will act in a somewhat 'mobile strike force' moving from Mega Battle to Mega Battle.

Father Gabe's idea of 'splitting his forces' works pretty well, especially for those who can play multiple games a week.

I hope this clarifies the issue, sorry I jumbled my words.  Any questions and feel free to ask.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Soul Train of Nuln on June 27, 2007, 02:56:18 PM
General Ortolf Von Brennenberg,

Prince Alebard Steinhauer von Berheim, commander of the 5th Berheim Regiment of Foote in service of the Most High Sigmar, extends his services to the war effort in Talabecland.  It is his pleasure to serve under an esteemed command such as yourself, and expresses his eagerness for deployment.  He is currently encamped around the town of Sabritz, to the south west of the Kolsa Hills.  He is gathering provisions and gathering intelligence of the surrounding area with the help of local woodsmen and militia, and awaits his orders for deployment. 

May He guide us,

Fahnriche Gueler
5th Berheim Regiment of Foote

(OOC Registered today, and I've got my first game already under my belt.  The dwarves were hardy, but my knights rolled their flanks easily enough.  Just gotta wait for the reports section to open up...oh, and were we all supposed to put the 4th Helstrom as our unit registration on the website?)
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Rufas the Eccentric on June 27, 2007, 03:08:40 PM
Sorry for a sort of double posting but I wanted to be sure that all of the generals have seen this.

Our brave Huntsmen, (may Morr grant them their longbows back in the afterlife), have given their last full measure of devotion to insure that one of their number could get back with this valuable intelligence.

(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k196/Sigmar2006/USweek1-1.jpg)

It seems that we are tasked with providing a fitting reception to the greenskined horde.  I for one look forward to the challenge.  The thought of confrontation with our Dwaven friends of old does not sit well, even if they have temporarilly forgotten their customary manners.  Greenskins, however are a different matter.  Piled high in great bloody piles of corpses, they almost look like an expressionist painting.

I have no doubt that most are well aware of how to deal with these pests, but feel free to post questions and advise.

I have notified the Bretonnians and Lizard folk (it's worth a try, everyone loves bashing greenskins).  There is a posting above netioning evacuation to the Inn.  Do we really want to do that?
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 27, 2007, 03:13:08 PM
Well, the only reason I've mentioned the Inn is because it is closer.  It's also a secondary point because the greenies are coming hard for Auenwaldheim.  Would it still be a better place to evacuate to?

Soul Train, if you check back a page your orders should be there.  Also, if you weren't able to put Helstrom's 4th in your army name, just make sure to mention it somehow in every report.

The report section is open as well!  Three battles have taken place in our region.  A Luthor Huss has slaughtered what looks like an orc mob while two other generals have had to make tactical withdrawls as to not be overwhelmed (minor defeats).  Seems odd though, because their reports have come in from Egondorf and Tor Thana, both in the Barren Hills (UK) region.

Looks like you can post more than one battle in a day as well.  Luthor Huss has already posted two, both massacres.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Soul Train of Nuln on June 27, 2007, 03:42:02 PM
Ah, I see, thanks Wissenlander.  However, it appears I've hit my first snag...even though it says I'm registered for the US, in my battlezone report locations, all it lists are UK battle sites!  Argh!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 27, 2007, 03:43:50 PM
That must be the problem.  Looking on the NC site, all of the US guys are reporting on UK landmarks. :roll:  I guess the techies will have to get it sorted out.  If you can, e-mail them and let them know what's up.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Sergeant36 on June 27, 2007, 03:51:52 PM
OOC:

Wissenlander,

I agree that it makes sense fluff-wise to evacuate peasants from Mattengard to the Inn.  I think Mattengard is destined to be razed and its not a high priority location anyway.  Our best strategy is to hold and reinforce the fort and Aunwaldheim, which gives us a strong point in the South to hold the region (they are both very close to each other).  If we hold on to the Headless Badger after this weekend, then we have strong points at both the North and south ends of the road - and a proliferation of homeless, angry free company (Mattengard peasants) to use throughout the campaign!

Sergeant 36
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Soul Train of Nuln on June 27, 2007, 03:53:51 PM
OOC:

Alright, e-mail away.  I only rolled a 4 on the initial shot of the e-mail, so let's hope it gets a good bounce.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on June 27, 2007, 04:03:40 PM
That must be the problem.  Looking on the NC site, all of the US guys are reporting on UK landmarks. :roll:  I guess the techies will have to get it sorted out.  If you can, e-mail them and let them know what's up.

I haven't posted my battles yet.  I'm waiting for some friends to sign up.  Any way to see where I'm positioned before, or do I need to post a battle until I see if I am positioned in the correct region?
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 27, 2007, 04:06:03 PM
No clue.  There's a way where one can post a battle report and the other person can come along and add their side of the story.  If you click on the date when looking at someone's battle you can see part of their report 'fluff.'
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: smithbl on June 27, 2007, 04:27:42 PM
Wissenlander:

Sorry for being dense ... but just to make things clear. I was assigned by the high command to escort villabers from Mattengard to the H. Badger. I will play two games this week. Where should I report the victories, i.e., should I report the outcomes for Mattengard or H. Badger?

Again, sorry to be dense, and thanks for all your work on this ...

MH
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 27, 2007, 04:31:25 PM
No problem.  If you are going to play one Mega Battle game, report it there and the other one at Mattengard.  If you are just escorting villagers out of Mattengard, report both battles at Mattengard (rear guard action).
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on June 27, 2007, 05:03:59 PM
Remember, there are no stupid questions.  Just stupid Gunlines.  :happy:
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Ernst Brauer on June 27, 2007, 05:53:07 PM
When will we know the results of the Headless Badger mega-battle? I'd like to start evacuating refugees, but it doesn't sound like a good plan until we know what the outcome there would be.

I have a battle with a freind prepped and ready to go for it. :P
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 27, 2007, 05:58:45 PM
The battle is this weekend, so a report should be up by Monday I would think.

We might not be able to wait around too long on the escort duty.  Mattengard itself isn't very defensible.  If we get enough people that want us to switch the rendezvous point we will, right now the Inn is what most agree upon. 

We can have the refugees push south towards Auenwaldheim or Waldberg.  Waldberg seems like the safest bet, I don't know of any major threat to that sector.  Thoughts?
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on June 27, 2007, 06:01:44 PM
Waldberg.  No taking chances on civilian lives.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 27, 2007, 06:37:03 PM
Ok, changed to Waldberg.  Just for reference, I updated the first post in this thread.  That will be the orders for the week from here on out, so we don't have to sift through the entire thread.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 27, 2007, 07:54:53 PM
I've noticed that there are some that have posted multiple battles thus far (no one here).  We now know this is possible to do, so it will be easier for cheating to take place.  I'm not accusing anyone of that, but be careful/mindful of what you're doing.  GW has stated that they will keep an eye on suspicious accounts that post multiple victories that are nothing but massacres/victories. 

Over at Warvault we discussed whether saving up games should be allowed. This will probably be a personal decision, but I do not think that there should be saved up games utilized in the opening days, and many of the others in leadership positions in this campaign thought the same way.  The reasoning for this is because of an unknown cut off point, people could have stored battles from months back.  Now, battles from the night before the campaign launch won't be a problem, so no worries there.

This is just a kind warning to not abuse the system and get an account banned.  I'd hate for someone to get booted over a misunderstanding.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Ansel on June 27, 2007, 08:38:37 PM
You can actually have more than one battle posted per day in the same way the Medusa Campaign worked. You personally can only post one. It shouldn't let you do more than that. However, if your opponent puts in your number and he reports it, then you can get a 2nd, 3rd, and even 4th battle reported just by confirming your participation in the battle. It isn't cheating if you do it that way. I believe the Nemesis Crown FAQ actually encourages more than one battle daily. I can't remember where though. In other words play as many battles as you can and have your enemies report the results.

For instance you can actually play the same gamer twice and each of you reports one of the battles. Once you have reported one battle though, it will not let you report another. Should you play another friend, he can report the battle and you just confirm it on the site. You still get the credit.

Unless you think this is sneaky, and underhanded. But then again, I am playing an Goblin army in the campaign too.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 28, 2007, 11:21:56 AM
It's fine to do it, especially if it's within the rules.  But be wary if you only post that you won massacres, it'll start looking a little funny.  Just a friendly reminder to play within the rules, whatever they may be for this campaign.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 28, 2007, 11:48:48 AM
Ok, word on the street is that you can really only report 1 battle per day.  All of the high numbers of battles could be from other people confirming battles.  We don't want to get behind the 8-Ball here.  Anyone who has battles, post them.

Either target Egondorf or the Bitter Moon Inn.  These are areas that are near Waldberg and Auenwaldheim and reflect our UK brothers' plans.

I know this sucks, but let's not hold back and let an opportunity slip through our grasps!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Soul Train of Nuln on June 28, 2007, 12:10:55 PM
Ok, word on the street is that you can really only report 1 battle per day.  All of the high numbers of battles could be from other people confirming battles.  We don't want to get behind the 8-Ball here.  Anyone who has battles, post them.

Either target Egondorf or the Bitter Moon Inn.  These are areas that are near Waldberg and Auenwaldheim and reflect our UK brothers' plans.

I know this sucks, but let's not hold back and let an opportunity slip through our grasps!

I just went ahead and posted it under Egondorf last night.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 28, 2007, 12:29:40 PM
Good good.  Post your reports as saying something like:  Trying to find our way to objectives but must've gotten lost due to maps or sorcery.  Make up a reason why we're not where we're supposed to be.

Mention the unnamed sites by their new names.  We may not be able to post at these unnamed sites, I'm not sure if they give you the option in the drop down menu.  We may have to scrap our entire plan and start over though.  I'm not sure as of yet, but we'll have to wait and see.

Also, remember to add some fluff into your reports.  A good brief description of what happened is fine (just one or two major battle events) but hit our fluff objectives hard.  Keeping civilians safe, mention Helstrom and other generals.  Whatever army you fight, try to tie in something about their army.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Capt.Braddock on June 29, 2007, 01:15:47 AM
Where should we be reporting our battles again?  where are our forces being concentrated?  Thanks for the help, i'm having trouble figuring it out.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on June 29, 2007, 11:23:24 AM
Check the first post in this thread for this week's orders.

If you can't post at your location because it isn't available, mark your battle for the closest option and let your fluff reflect that your battle took place where it's supposed to (Waldberg, Auenwaldheim).

GW fixed the problem, we're back in business.  No more UK sites!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Veldemere on June 29, 2007, 02:22:04 PM
It was nice having our American cousins on our side though, good luck on the border.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Father Gabe on June 29, 2007, 02:59:14 PM
Well lads, tommorow my relief force should arrive in Auenwaldheim despite the attempts of those vile greenskins.  My relief force informs me they were attacked on the road by a host of undead from the Lands of the Dead, however the undead and mysteriously withdrew.  Despite all this my relief force should arrive at the Headless Badger tommorow and aid in its defense.  Sigmar Protects!

Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Nog64 on June 29, 2007, 03:20:51 PM
Yes, I will be there tomorrow as well. Some Wood Elves trying to stop us from escorting the civilians, but we took care them easily.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Ansel on June 30, 2007, 05:32:34 AM
My local game store is holding a small games con this weekend and I have lined up to play in the Headless Badger scenario tomorrow. I played Tomb Kings today, made a small tactical error (misjudged distance) and got routed. I was winning until that point. My opponent wasn't registered, but to be fair I will report the loss anyway. Tomorrow my Bogenhafen Irregulars are going to run some supplies up to the inn and happen to be there when the fighting breaks out. Then they will high tail it back to the fort to stomp some Greenskins.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Michael W on June 30, 2007, 06:29:29 AM
I can't make a GW event, but my forces are lined up for several skirmishes with mercenaries hired by the dwarves or orcs (we haven't bothered to figure out which yet) near the fort at Waldorf.  We are quite confident of victory and look forward to breaking what enemy resistance remains there.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: crouching lictor on July 01, 2007, 03:45:12 AM
 Greetings! Allow me to introduce myself, I am General Wolfgang Greiss, commander of the mercenary army known as the Black Company. My lads and I have hired out our services to the Emperor once again and we have been foraging on the border for the past few days, scouting out the lay of the land and fighting several battles along the way. I am willing to coordinate our efforts with you so that victory may be assured. After all, we don't get that nice bonus unless we win, eh?

 I have been fighting at least 2, 2,000 point games a day since the campaign started and plan on having a larger mega-battle over the 4th of July weekend. :happy:
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Ernst Brauer on July 01, 2007, 04:59:37 PM
Mark one for the Empire folks!

Last night, Duke VanHelsing's army successfully repelled a Greenskin ambush hitting the rear of the refugee train and the refugees made it to Waldberg safely.

Waldberg is going to start filling up quick at this pace!

~Ernst
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Sergeant36 on July 01, 2007, 10:50:19 PM
High Commander Ortolf Von Brennenburg, Helstrom’s 4th Army:

I had divided my forces as previously agreed and sent two regiments of foot and the artillery on to the Headless Badger some days ago to prepare for its defense.  I am pleased to report that this morning, the Inn remains in Imperial hands after a long struggle with a host of enemy beyond measure.  Brother Thabeus of Sigmar led our brave Reiklanders and a detachment of Mattengard archers in a stalwart defense of the Eastern flank.  The cannon crews manned their guns with honor and brought down several ranks of foul undead knights as they attempted to charge the Inn.  An army from Talabheim was already emplaced in the Inn and they died bravely and did not give an inch of ground.  As dusk neared, a great host of Dwarven warriors emerged from the forest and secured our rather tenuous position.  I am pleased to repeat – the Inn is ours!  Having seen to the care of our wounded (our loses were light) we are en route to Fort Waldberg with many Mattengard civilians.

Respectfully,

Commander Dolohev Stonheim III
1st Reiklanders, Helstrom’s 4th Army

(OOC:  Attended a Headless Badger Mega Battle on 6/30 and the sides were 12,000 pts each  :-o.  The forces of light prevailed and I have reported a win on the nemesis site.)
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on July 02, 2007, 01:28:28 PM
Good job guys!  I've won 2 this weekend as well.  We've been good and consistent so far, staying at the top overall.  Keep up the good work!

I suppose the 1st week is about half over.  I'm not sure how well our fluff goals are fairing but I think we should start plotting week 2.  I've got a few rough ideas, but if anyone has anything let us know!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Nog64 on July 03, 2007, 03:57:02 AM
Well, one thing is scout the Tower of Moonrise.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Ansel on July 03, 2007, 03:59:33 AM
Let's wait to see what Games Workshop gives us as fluff this Wednesday and use our objective to counter any parts we take issue with. For instance if we read in the online dispatch that the Orcs are overunning the south, we aim to fight Orcs and report the battles in the south. That way we can gauge how the war is going and react to the story.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: fearlessgod on July 03, 2007, 11:44:14 AM
I agree with Ansel. Since this is a "fluff driven" campaign, it's better to see where the story is going and react accordingly. As long as our forces post their battles in the same places, our part in the "fluff" is assured. Just my 2 cents...


~fearlessgod~
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on July 03, 2007, 11:57:57 AM
I agree.  My only issue as of now is what to do when that time comes.  Tomorrow being Independence day I won't be around a computer to figure out what's going on.  I'm going through my command staff now to see if anyone is around to give the final order upon reading the new dispatch.

Everyone will have some guidelines by the time I leave work though, so no worries. :-D

Oh, and Ansel.  Check my latest battle report.  You've got a mention in it!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on July 03, 2007, 01:29:13 PM
Like you said, if anything we hit the Tower Of The Moonrise.  Regroup, reinforce, redeploy.

But, all depends what we see tomorrow.  :biggriin:
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Ansel on July 03, 2007, 05:45:42 PM
I agree.  My only issue as of now is what to do when that time comes.  Tomorrow being Independence day I won't be around a computer to figure out what's going on.  I'm going through my command staff now to see if anyone is around to give the final order upon reading the new dispatch.

Everyone will have some guidelines by the time I leave work though, so no worries. :-D

Oh, and Ansel.  Check my latest battle report.  You've got a mention in it!

Awesome. I think I will have to battle Orcs and Goblins today and write up the rearguard action. I should be able to get my brother to play my Greenskins against me. We have been planning a game for a while and now is the perfect time.

Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on July 03, 2007, 05:49:25 PM
Awesome!  I'm definitely going to try to do a bit more of this kind of stuff, that way it doesn't seem like we're operating in a vacuum.

I'm going to talk to my wife tonight and see if we can't play a small skirmish to see if I can recover the men that were captured by the orcs.  I love campaigning!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: smithbl on July 03, 2007, 06:47:07 PM
Gentlemen:

I only managed one game this weekend, trying to defend Mattengard (with Lizard allies) against Skaven. Although the battle was fought in Mattengard we used the headless badger scenario. Although we stopped the progress of the Skaven towards the town we lost the Inn ... in other words it was a draw, but I guess ever little bit helps.

MH
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on July 03, 2007, 06:58:30 PM
No problems Smithbl, every little does help.  We're winning right now, and we should edge out the Dwarfs for first place!

I'm off for the day and will return Thursday.  Everyone have a happy Independence day!  Dendo is acting in my stead.  You guys be nice to him while I'm away. :-P
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on July 03, 2007, 07:16:08 PM
Not in the face!  Not in the face!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on July 04, 2007, 04:04:33 PM
It seems we've done rather well!  We've kept the stinking hordes of our enemies at bay and kept of the lands and people protected!  Bravo, men.  Bravo.

Because of our rather excellent fortune, I move we wait for tomorrow and Wissenlander's return to enact our next phase.  Until our Commander returns and posts new orders I want all groups that were evacuating civilians to Mattenguard to continue.  The normal folks haven't suffered great hardships overall yet and I aim to keep it that way.  I also want those in my patrol group I want to start harassing the enemy groups around the Tower Of The Moonrise only if you can be spared.

I would issue more new orders, but I planned for a dramatically worse report.  Wissenlander, I have made no huge changes.  When you see this, let's get crackin' on how to best take advantage of our strengthened position.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: crouching lictor on July 04, 2007, 05:42:28 PM
 I am planning to include some fluff about Helstrom's 4th in my next couple of battle reports. My question is, who do you wish the Black Company to report to as their commander?
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on July 04, 2007, 06:30:49 PM
You may report to me if you so choose.

Simon "Donnerhertz" Rodimutz presently entrenched in the Talabec Borders.

Edited since I can't remember Wissenlander's or Jerok's general's names.  Heheh.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Tritoch42 on July 04, 2007, 10:45:32 PM
I'm feeling the lack of games, too.. Two of my opponents just never showed up to play me, and the only game I've managed to get in was a loss to the Wood Elves.. Here's to hoping people are more reliable in the weeks to come!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Sergeant36 on July 05, 2007, 12:28:05 AM
High Commander Ortolf Von Brennenburg, Helstrom’s 4th Army:

Sir, I am pleased to report good news!  Yesterday evening we arrived on the outskirts of Ft Waldberg with several hundred refugees from Mattengard.  As we were ushering the civilians into the protection of the fort, the towering form of a giant appeared on the horizon; it was a Night Goblin War Party that had been trailing us along the forest road for some time.  As the sun began to set, the Night Goblins attacked.  The men took the field and set up a line of defense before the fort.  The Hunters of Sigmar went out before us and drew out the fanatics, which by Sigmar’s blessing spun away from our forces.  My brave Reiklanders went toe to toe with the terrible Giant and showed their courage as they refused to give an inch of ground.  The momentum of the greenskin attack began to falter as Brothers Thabius and Lucas used the power of Sigmar to dispel their foul magic and the greenskin horde succumbed to infighting in their frustration.  The battle was won when the Spearmen and their detachments toppled the giant (away from them – thank Sigmar) and the Halberdiers charged the howling monster and cut it to ribbons.  The field was ours and the remaining goblins disappeared back into the darkness of the forest.  I “interrogated” a captured goblin and learned that this was a raiding party of a villain known as “The Snoot”.  He seems to have evaded capture along with his foul shamans.  Though the enemy dead lay everywhere, I fear that there are many more of these creatures still lurking in the dark forest.           


Respectfully,

Commander Dolohev Stonheim III
1st Reiklanders, Helstrom’s 4th Army

(OOC:  Massacre for Helstrom's 4th!  These reports are copies of what I'm posting on the website.  I prefer these in character write-ups and will continue to post them, mentioning as much fluff as possible.)
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on July 05, 2007, 12:39:31 AM
High Commander Ortolf Von Brennenburg, Helstrom’s 4th Army:

Sir, I am pleased to report good news!  Yesterday evening we arrived on the outskirts of Ft Waldberg with several hundred refugees from Mattengard.  As we were ushering the civilians into the protection of the fort, the towering form of a giant appeared on the horizon; it was a Night Goblin War Party that had been trailing us along the forest road for some time.  As the sun began to set, the Night Goblins attacked.  The men took the field and set up a line of defense before the fort.  The Hunters of Sigmar went out before us and drew out the fanatics, which by Sigmar’s blessing spun away from our forces.  My brave Reiklanders went toe to toe with the terrible Giant and showed their courage as they refused to give an inch of ground.  The momentum of the greenskin attack began to falter as Brothers Thabius and Lucas used the power of Sigmar to dispel their foul magic and the greenskin horde succumbed to infighting in their frustration.  The battle was won when the Spearmen and their detachments toppled the giant (away from them – thank Sigmar) and the Halberdiers charged the howling monster and cut it to ribbons.  The field was ours and the remaining goblins disappeared back into the darkness of the forest.  I “interrogated” a captured goblin and learned that this was a raiding party of a villain known as “The Snoot”.  He seems to have evaded capture along with his foul shamans.  Though the enemy dead lay everywhere, I fear that there are many more of these creatures still lurking in the dark forest.           


Respectfully,

Commander Dolohev Stonheim III
1st Reiklanders, Helstrom’s 4th Army

(OOC:  Massacre for Helstrom's 4th!  These reports are copies of what I'm posting on the website.  I prefer these in character write-ups and will continue to post them, mentioning as much fluff as possible.)

Bravo Sergeant!  Bravo.  My regards to the men.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on July 05, 2007, 12:02:29 PM
Good job men! 

Under Jerok's orders, when reporting a battle make sure that you report to your immediate commander, whoever it may be (which I guess would be me).  If you are in a certain patrol group, you could report to that commander.  So Dendo in the northern group, and me in the south.

I'm posting new orders in the first post of this thread.  Good job as acting CO Dendo.

Also, remember to push our fluff objectives but make mentions of the race your fighting as well.  The addage, 'you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours' can go a long way in a campaign like this.  And remember the Chaos Dwarfs as well, they don't have a voice of their own and need as much help as possible to get on the map in this campaign.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Michael W on July 05, 2007, 04:50:55 PM
Wissenlander,

Auenwaldheim isn't a named town - while I can report battles here as being fought there, where do you want them reported on the Nemesis site itself?

Michael W
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on July 05, 2007, 05:12:55 PM
I usually just post it at the nearest named location, so the Tower of Moonrise.  Most of my battles have been fought there but my fluff has talked about Waldberg and Auenwaldheim. 

This rule of thumb could work for any of the unnamed locations.  Hopefully it works and we get some notice.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: smithbl on July 05, 2007, 05:39:27 PM
To General Simon Donnerhertz Rodimutz Commander of Helstrom's 4th:

Sir, Archlector Hildebrand has instructed me to inform you that the Das Franz division of Helstrom's 4 has fought two engagements against Lizardmen. Shortly after leaving Mattengard in order to escort the peasants to the Headless Badger, our forward scouting units encountered a small force of Lizardmen that blocked our path. The Reiksguard Knights and Pistoliers, supported by crossbowmen were able to route the foe. Afterwards we were able to continue on and deliver the villages to safety.

Semper Sigmarius,

Magnus Helsturm
Champion of His Excellency, Arch-Lector Hildebrand
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on July 05, 2007, 05:50:11 PM
To General Simon Donnerhertz Rodimutz Commander of Helstrom's 4th:

Sir, Archlector Hildebrand has instructed me to inform you that the Das Franz division of Helstrom's 4 has fought two engagements against Lizardmen. Shortly after leaving Mattengard in order to escort the peasants to the Headless Badger, our forward scouting units encountered a small force of Lizardmen that blocked our path. The Reiksguard Knights and Pistoliers, supported by crossbowmen were able to route the foe. Afterwards we were able to continue on and deliver the villages to safety.

Semper Sigmarius,

Magnus Helsturm
Champion of His Excellency, Arch-Lector Hildebrand

Excellent.  See to it those folks make it to safety.

Blessed praise, Archlector.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on July 05, 2007, 07:24:06 PM
I amended the first post again, so that anyone who didn't see the week one rosters will know where they are needed.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on July 05, 2007, 07:27:43 PM
Alright kids, Red Alert.

Just got word from Wissenlander that the Dwarfs have ordered the Ogres to march on Mattengard and level the town.

This is not an option.  The people taking refuge in the town now are the target of the enemy.  Defend their evacuation them at all costs.  I want all Mattengard stationed forces to slow the assault.  Our people are to be protected - I want all measures taken to insure their safe evacuation from the town to sanctuary.  I want anyone with a harassing force to go forward and slow down the Ogre army, muck 'em up the best you can.

My boys, listen up.  We're the going to make sure no other interested parties or wayward Ogres get the drop on those fleeing civilians.  We're covering the civilian caravans as they evacuate.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on July 05, 2007, 07:36:15 PM
A bit more good news for you good men. :unsure:

There may or may not be a large orc force moving towards Mattengard as well.  The reports say that there is a large force around Morr's Gate because of a crude harbor constructed by some Chaos Dwarf engineers called 'Port Maw.'  There are many greenies around here and it will be a dogged fight to get through this location.

The following generals, please lead your men with all haste to assist in the evacuation of Mattengard:
Father Gabe
Fearlessgod
Essayon101


Report these issues in your fluff please, good opportunities await!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on July 05, 2007, 07:40:44 PM
Okay them, now we've got ourselves a dance number!

Remember, our objective is to assist the civilians fleeing to safety.  Include in your fluff, win or lose, that you were able to either hold or distract the Orcs/Ogres/Sigmar-Knows-Who-Else and the civilians got away to safety. 

Terminate those targetting innocents with extreme prejudice

Enlist the aid of Bretonnians if possible.  Cite them in your fluff.  This is also the perfect opportunity to write fluff about our Halfling Scouts.  In your battle reports write fluff pertaining to your use of Halfling Shortbows to recon, harass the enemy or protecting your flanks while you engage the enemy.  They would logically be all over the invaders, keeping track of their movements, pelting them with arrows, gathering intel, and assaulting their supply lines.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: crouching lictor on July 05, 2007, 08:35:47 PM
 Understood. You can count on the Black Company to do our part in protecting the Imperial citizenry.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Father Gabe on July 05, 2007, 08:51:48 PM
Aye Sir!

My forces have been recently reinforced by units from Atldorf itself!  More flagellants have answered my call and even a few bright wizards have joined me.  Guarding them are a few units of swordsman and a Helblaster Volley Gun!  Sigmar Be Praised!  After our errors at the Headless Badger Inn, my forces are eager to redeem themselves.

I am leading nearly all of my company to Mattengard, leaving only a token guard to maintain the southern roads.  Do not fear, I have over a thousand flagellants, knights and Sigmar fearing men of the Empire with me, Mattengard will not fall...Sigmar Wills It!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: fearlessgod on July 06, 2007, 09:06:51 PM
My Lords,

The lead elements of my army will be in Mattengard within the hour. We will assist in any way we can. No harm shall come to the inhabitants as long as they are defended by the men of Altdorf.

*** I have 2 games scheduled this weekend. One with an Orc horde and another with a Dark Elf force. Very nice!


Volkmar VonRitter
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: nub5 on July 07, 2007, 03:32:04 AM
Folks,

Is there a way to get a new order thread.  One where we can see orders in the first post and an a "last updated on".  Unfortunately I missed the post in mattengard because it was buried in this thread.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on July 07, 2007, 03:49:15 AM
Folks,

Is there a way to get a new order thread.  One where we can see orders in the first post and an a "last updated on".  Unfortunately I missed the post in mattengard because it was buried in this thread.

I am sorry about that.  When Wissenlander returns on Tuesday we can get together with hum and Jerok and we can discuss the situation.

However, if you are unclear about your orders, do contact myself.  Or ask your question right here in the post.

There are no stupid questions.  Just stupid Chaos worshipers.  :happy:
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Goomb on July 07, 2007, 07:22:30 PM
FYI, our greenskin forces will be slipping between the Badger and Mattengard killing and burning whatever we can.  Something about that "damn majikal ded thingee" near the Badger is driving our shamen to want it for other purposes.

As Wiss indicated, using CD engineering and technology, we have constructed a nice stronghold at Morr's Gate, and we are starting another project there.  We are building a massive effigy on the top of the mountain so that all other regions can see it....something to do with the mysterious "Eye of Mork."  Whatever timber is not burned is being harvested, and large bundles of materials will be floating down the river to Port Maw.  Other groups will be lugging loads of wood south from battlefields near the Badger and Mattengard.

Our little "port" project is nothing more than a loosely fortified dock or two.  Barges of greenskins and pirates have been using it of late. I have a special cargo coming up from the southern Badlands/Araby that I will be unleashing upon the region very soon, so I needed a transload center.  :icon_twisted:  Your southern moving forces might encounter some resistance from greenskins protecting both locations (Port Maw and Gork's Maw/Morr's Gate). 

That is all for now from our ruddy and muddy greenskin spoilers.  You can bet that we are working hard to pull up our rankings and making a mark on this campaign.  Kudos to Father Gabe, Fearlessgod and Essayon101 for their efforts!  I noticed them on the leaderboards.  Also, kudos to the Warhammer-Empire for getting Helstrom's 4th noticed!  Huzzah!  That is pretty darn cool!  I am happy for you all!  I will have my boys reference the 4th in their reports as we want you all to get noticed as well!

Good luck!
Goomb
Da Warpath
Overlord - Talabec Borders
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on July 07, 2007, 07:24:58 PM
Hey man, this wouldn't be half as fun without you guys and the Chaos Dwarf community.

Shame we have to grind our swords with your faces, though.  :happy:
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: smithbl on July 07, 2007, 08:14:53 PM
To High Commander Rodimutz:

His Excellency, Arch-Lector Hildebrand wishes to report that over the past several days we have faced determined opposition around Mattengard. For reasons known only to the themselves, our forces were attacked and beaten back from the fields we were protecting around Mattengard--however, why they did so is unclear, as they did no harm to the villagers we have been trying to protect. The army was dispirted but, rallied the next day to massacre a group of Wood Elves who were interfering with the evacuation of civilians from Mattengard. In this operation two units deserve special mention. The 2nd Halbrediers of Talabheim, commanded by Father Gregory (who destroyed 20 dryads) and the Reiksguard knights we killed 30 Wood Elves single handedly. This raised our spirits. A little later in the His Excellency was brought news of a band of bloody Chaos Khorne warriors and set off in pursuit. Despite the strength of the enemy we massacred them due to the courage and skill of our volleygun team and the skill of the Reiksguard knights.

Semper Sigmarius,
Magnus Helsturm
Champion of His Excellency, Arch-Lector Hildebrand (ranked 8th among Empire generals in Talablec ... well, for now ... but enjoy it while we can hip-hip hoorah!)
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on July 07, 2007, 08:17:45 PM
To High Commander Rodimutz:

His Excellency, Arch-Lector Hildebrand wishes to report that over the past several days we have faced determined opposition around Mattengard. For reasons known only to the themselves, our forces were attacked and beaten back from the fields we were protecting around Mattengard--however, why they did so is unclear, as they did no harm to the villagers we have been trying to protect. The army was dispirted but, rallied the next day to massacre a group of Wood Elves who were interfering with the evacuation of civilians from Mattengard. In this operation two units deserve special mention. The 2nd Halbrediers of Talabheim, commanded by Father Gregory (who destroyed 20 dryads) and the Reiksguard knights we killed 30 Wood Elves single handedly. This raised our spirits. A little later in the His Excellency was brought news of a band of bloody Chaos Khorne warriors and set off in pursuit. Despite the strength of the enemy we massacred them due to the courage and skill of our volleygun team and the skill of the Reiksguard knights.

Semper Sigmarius,
Magnus Helsturm
Champion of His Excellency, Arch-Lector Hildebrand (ranked 8th among Empire generals in Talablec ... well, for now ... but enjoy it while we can hip-hip hoorah!)


Arch-Lector, the report of your fine deeds comes at a very needed time.  My Sigmar watch over your men, and may they partake in the Dwarfen ale I have sent along with my courier.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Sergeant36 on July 09, 2007, 01:22:15 AM
High Commander Rodimutz, Helstrom’s 4th Army:

This afternoon we had some action with the enemy several leagues south of Mattengard.  Brothers Thabius and Lucas led two battalions south this morning in an effort to clear the forest that was encroaching upon the road and therefore making it unsafe for travel.  The men were busy at this hard labor for the majority of the day and were looking forward to the relative comfort of their tents when a force of orcs and goblins burst from the forest late in the afternoon.  Brother Thabius got the men to their feet with his infamous powers of oratory and the battle lines were drawn.  There was a great deal of skirmishing across the clearing and both sides fell to volleys of shot and the cruel, black arrows of the goblins.  Several deranged fanatics were released close to our lines and though we only had near misses and no casualties, the tired mens’ nerves were frayed.  A regiment of huge orcs then emerged from within the mob and surged towards our lines.  Brother Thabius readied the Halberdiers and they took the charge but what happened next cannot be easily confirmed by the survivors.  The orcs flew into a terrible blood-lust that startled the men.  Sir, we have faced orcs before but few men will speak of the terror they faced today!  The orcs tore through the Halberdiers like grapeshot and seemed to cut down every other man with their massive weapons.  The Halberdiers turned and fled and managed to outrun the beasts thank Sigmar!  It was only the countercharge from the second battalion that saved the engagement from being a complete rout.  The Spearmen broke a unit of goblins and chased them into the woods while the Halberdiers managed to regain their nerve and re-entered the fight.  As we readied for the second charge, the orcs turned and melted back into the forest.  I do not know why they left the field, but we were grateful to Sigmar.  We narrowly escaped destruction this day and have returned to Mattengard with our wounded.  This is dangerous duty - this hunt for the crown.   

Respectfully,

Commander Dolohev Stonheim III
1st Reiklanders, Helstrom’s 4th Army
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on July 09, 2007, 01:28:49 AM
High Commander Rodimutz, Helstrom’s 4th Army:

This afternoon we had some action with the enemy several leagues south of Mattengard.  Brothers Thabius and Lucas led two battalions south this morning in an effort to clear the forest that was encroaching upon the road and therefore making it unsafe for travel.  The men were busy at this hard labor for the majority of the day and were looking forward to the relative comfort of their tents when a force of orcs and goblins burst from the forest late in the afternoon.  Brother Thabius got the men to their feet with his infamous powers of oratory and the battle lines were drawn.  There was a great deal of skirmishing across the clearing and both sides fell to volleys of shot and the cruel, black arrows of the goblins.  Several deranged fanatics were released close to our lines and though we only had near misses and no casualties, the tired mens’ nerves were frayed.  A regiment of huge orcs then emerged from within the mob and surged towards our lines.  Brother Thabius readied the Halberdiers and they took the charge but what happened next cannot be easily confirmed by the survivors.  The orcs flew into a terrible blood-lust that startled the men.  Sir, we have faced orcs before but few men will speak of the terror they faced today!  The orcs tore through the Halberdiers like grapeshot and seemed to cut down every other man with their massive weapons.  The Halberdiers turned and fled and managed to outrun the beasts thank Sigmar!  It was only the countercharge from the second battalion that saved the engagement from being a complete rout.  The Spearmen broke a unit of goblins and chased them into the woods while the Halberdiers managed to regain their nerve and re-entered the fight.  As we readied for the second charge, the orcs turned and melted back into the forest.  I do not know why they left the field, but we were grateful to Sigmar.  We narrowly escaped destruction this day and have returned to Mattengard with our wounded.  This is dangerous duty - this hunt for the crown.   

Respectfully,

Commander Dolohev Stonheim III
1st Reiklanders, Helstrom’s 4th Army


Dangerous duty indeed, but, the Crown must be kept from evil.  I have sent a consignment of brandy and some large somes of money to ease the weary souls of your men.  Please do send my address in Nuln a list of the brave men who died from the beastial Greenskins, I shall  see to it their families are sent a small token of my gratitude for their sacrifice.  If not for them and all good soldiers, we would have fallen to Chaos long ago.

May Sigmar guide and protect you and those who fight with you.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Goomb on July 09, 2007, 09:31:22 PM
Hey man, this wouldn't be half as fun without you guys and the Chaos Dwarf community.

Shame we have to grind our swords with your faces, though.  :happy:

Thanks for the kind words, Dendo.  I will let the other Pathers know!  Now as far as doing any grinding around here....we got a few thousand raging greenskins that take exception to that! 

We are putting our orders together for the next week.  I am guessing you will need to get some rabble down to the Tower of Moonrise.  Guess you need to get by us near Morr's Gate first though!

WAAAGH!
Goomb
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Michael W on July 10, 2007, 04:08:46 AM
To High Commander Rodimutz
Helstrom’s 4th Army

Sir,

Yesterday, we were forced into a most unusual engagement.  Our scouts have surveyed the area again in attempt to gather the entire picture of what happened; I will attempt to compile it here.
I had deployed two battalions of infantry, with appropriate militia support as well as the steam tank "Sigmar's Wrath," near the road from Mattengard as a base of field operations and to guard a waystation for evacuees heading south and road engineers headed north.  These forces were joined by squadrons of both the Reiksguard and Hunters of Sigmar, bringing it to a total of some 1,200 men.  We knew that at least two seperate forces of Druchii had been tracking the latest party of evacuees, and did not wish to risk an enemy ambush.
However, the Druchii, aware that they could not best us in numbers, had hired an army of mercenaries - more than 4,000 strong.  They intended, we can only assume, to ambush and take our entire army AND the evacuees. 
Fortunately, their plans were thwarted.  Just before dawn yesterday, the enemy encampments came under attack from the Skaven.  The rat attack must have been quite strong, because it forced the Druchii and their mercenaries to retreat in fragments in several directions.
Drawn by the clanging of bells - done by the rats - my scouts came upon one portion of the enemy army, which was retreating directly toward us, apparently more worried about the rats than my men.  The scouts reported quickly, and I ordered the entire force into battle at once, with Master Helborg at the lead. 
The enemy turned to engage us, and a vicious battle was fought not far from the road, within sight of the camp.  The infantry held the line; though our knights were forced back by strongly superior enemy numbers, Sigmar's Wrath turned the tide by breaking their formations of heavy cavalry.  Our infantry surged forward, breaking the mercenaries' spirits, and the Druchii retreated rather than fight us unsupported. 
I have been over the actions of yesterday several times, yet I can come up with no other explanation than that the Skaven were aiding us by attacking the Druchii.  This worries me intensely.  The rats headed west - presumably in pursuit of some portion of the Druchii force.  I did not order the pursuit, though a few scouts of the Hunters of Sigmar rode off anyway.  I have ordered what engineers I have to erect a series of watchtowers along the road here, which should help to spot more enemies, and have dispatched a third battalion of infantry to reinforce the position. 
Three hundred more refugees from villages near Mattengard should be arriving in Waldberg tomorrow, under guard of two companies of Reikland handgunners. 
I have two more battalions of soldiers, with artillery, arriving into the region tomorrow.  If you have no additional orders, I will deploy them further up the road.

Your Obedient,

Earl Jodas ap Theron of Gorim
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on July 10, 2007, 06:14:54 AM
To High Commander Rodimutz
Helstrom’s 4th Army

Sir,

Yesterday, we were forced into a most unusual engagement.  Our scouts have surveyed the area again in attempt to gather the entire picture of what happened; I will attempt to compile it here.
I had deployed two battalions of infantry, with appropriate militia support as well as the steam tank "Sigmar's Wrath," near the road from Mattengard as a base of field operations and to guard a waystation for evacuees heading south and road engineers headed north.  These forces were joined by squadrons of both the Reiksguard and Hunters of Sigmar, bringing it to a total of some 1,200 men.  We knew that at least two seperate forces of Druchii had been tracking the latest party of evacuees, and did not wish to risk an enemy ambush.
However, the Druchii, aware that they could not best us in numbers, had hired an army of mercenaries - more than 4,000 strong.  They intended, we can only assume, to ambush and take our entire army AND the evacuees. 
Fortunately, their plans were thwarted.  Just before dawn yesterday, the enemy encampments came under attack from the Skaven.  The rat attack must have been quite strong, because it forced the Druchii and their mercenaries to retreat in fragments in several directions.
Drawn by the clanging of bells - done by the rats - my scouts came upon one portion of the enemy army, which was retreating directly toward us, apparently more worried about the rats than my men.  The scouts reported quickly, and I ordered the entire force into battle at once, with Master Helborg at the lead. 
The enemy turned to engage us, and a vicious battle was fought not far from the road, within sight of the camp.  The infantry held the line; though our knights were forced back by strongly superior enemy numbers, Sigmar's Wrath turned the tide by breaking their formations of heavy cavalry.  Our infantry surged forward, breaking the mercenaries' spirits, and the Druchii retreated rather than fight us unsupported. 
I have been over the actions of yesterday several times, yet I can come up with no other explanation than that the Skaven were aiding us by attacking the Druchii.  This worries me intensely.  The rats headed west - presumably in pursuit of some portion of the Druchii force.  I did not order the pursuit, though a few scouts of the Hunters of Sigmar rode off anyway.  I have ordered what engineers I have to erect a series of watchtowers along the road here, which should help to spot more enemies, and have dispatched a third battalion of infantry to reinforce the position. 
Three hundred more refugees from villages near Mattengard should be arriving in Waldberg tomorrow, under guard of two companies of Reikland handgunners. 
I have two more battalions of soldiers, with artillery, arriving into the region tomorrow.  If you have no additional orders, I will deploy them further up the road.

Your Obedient,

Earl Jodas ap Theron of Gorim


To My Esteemed Compatriot,

Until dispatches are sent from Regional Command continue to keep those roads clean and the people safe.

I am concerned about the Ratmen in the same way you have brought up.  Through the luck of our Shortbows my force was given the location of a deranged Skaven zoo-encampment.  Thinking they were planning to let loose their beast-things on the populace, we ambushed their location.  Thank Sigmar and the Gods we wiped them and their menagerie out, the monsters they were keeping there nearly made me wish I had died in sight of the Great Iron Gates Of Cathay . 

It was not until several nights later we came to the conclusion that their intended target was not our good evacutees at all - but several Chaos Dwarf positions that had been threatening to bombard us!  Luckily, my Wrecking Crew eliminated the Chaos Dwarf/Greenskin gun emplacements two nights later.  However, evidence overwhelmingly pointed to the fact the vile ratmen were planning to save us from the barrage of the Chaos Dwarfs.  Hells, we did not even discover their existence until the day after we had eliminated the rat-freaks!

I know the Ratmen better than most (that is not something I wish to brag about).  Their kind is terrifically more fiendish then most would suspect.  I have seen.............things which can only be described as unique compared to the more usual styles of Chaos and savage villainy we Imperials regularly encounter. 

But, what I can say for sure is this.  Their ability to scheme and construe plans born of both genius and utter bastard-daftness is unparalleled.  Take every tale you've heard of Goblins' sneaky backstabbery, every report of Chaos Elves' complex and multifaceted plans, every maddening tax forced upon you by the most black-souled bile spewing noble and you still have seen nothing compared to the ability of the Skaven.  They create plans brought forth by such delusions! 

I assure you though, if the Skaven are aiding us, they do so for the reason that it will help them later.  Of course, Sigmar and the good gods will never allow the Skaven to prosper, so we should enjoy their "aid" for as long as it lasts.  They will sabotage their own agenda in time.

Naturally, this makes killing them in battle all the more enjoyable - for they are just stupid little petty vermin-things and we get to muck with their plans all the more so! 

I was almost killed by one of their assassins while I slept, did I ever tell you that?  But I have gone on far too long and must plan my next maneuvers.  Take heart good Earl, for if Sigmar has sent the Ratmen to guard his trusted followers' backs, think of what he is doing to those he wishes to see smote beneath his Hammer!

General Rodimutz, your friend and fellow soldier
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on July 10, 2007, 12:06:10 PM
Hello everyone.  I'm back from my business trip and it looks like Dendo did a fine job while I was away.  I hope that you all went easy on him. :wink:

The week's orders are always going to be in the FIRST POST in this thread.  Check page 1, and there it is.  This will be the Standard for the rest of the campaign so we know where to look as orders can get lost in the mix, but not when it's consistently in the first thread! :-D
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Michael W on July 11, 2007, 12:21:39 AM
Okay, I'm not sure where else to post this, so I figured here was as good as anyplace.

I've been seeing some interesting fluff objectives put up and reported; it's cool and all, but the one problem I see is that they don't directly relate to the Nemesis Crown campaign - for example, the Barren Hills and the Tor Thana mission (see the thread for details).

So I got to thinking (a dangerous thing around here) and wondered if maybe we could spice up the NC fluff instead of looking elsewhere.  So here's the proposal:

We're already clearing roads, evacuating villagers, rebuilding ruined forts, and defeating our enemies (or at least bringing them to battle).  But how does this help in the main objective - FINDING THE NEMESIS CROWN?  How about we organize, like men of the Empire, and start a bit of our own plotting?  Here's the thinking:

Everybody's here with an army to find the crown, right?  So whoever finds the crown is, presumably, going to be guarding it with an army, right?  And armies don't travel cross-country very well, right?  And the roads are all OURS, right?

So how about we start building forts, toll booths, outposts, and watchtowers for the purpose of patrolling the roads.  Any army coming through that's "acting suspiciously" - or just hostile - might have the Crown.  We operate under the plan that they'll find it, we'll take it from them.  Thus, the Empire's objectives become road dominance (something like air dominance...but more medieval).  We don't drop the other objectives, but we keep up with looking for the Crown.  I mean, our EMPEROR HIMSELF is out in the woods looking for this thing.  It's only right that we do what we can.

Fluff-wise, this helps our enemies (they know where to find us), the Skaven (who are trying to help us get the crown), and our "allies" (who know that we have our own objectives and aren't going to go running off just because they made up a good story - ie, Tor Thana).  Plus, reporting fluff that actually pertains to the Nemesis Crown will probably get noticed a lot faster and more certainly than a non-campaign oriented mission.  Victories can keep fort-builders secure, while defeats can represent the loss of watchtowers or outposts.

If we do this, we need to focus - right away - on the Altdorf-Talabheim road and the Altdorf-Middenheim road.  Anybody with battles in any province pertaining thereto needs to focus their reports on that right away.  If we're going to do this.  I'm putting it up for discussion - I don't give orders (except to my own army...).

And that ended up being a lot longer than I intended.  Like I said, dangerous when I start thinking.  Anyway...if this needs to be a separate thread, cool, but I didn't want to clutter up the boards.  Wiss and Dendo are two of our primary people, and I know they both check this thread religiously, so I'm sure we'll have some good discussion. 

Check out Flying Dog II (now up!) and if you want to write, PM me.   :happy:

With All Due Respects,

Earl Jodas ap Theron of Gorim
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on July 11, 2007, 01:29:12 AM
Really good idea.

I would like to think it would spur quite a bit of development in relative peacetime after this war as well!

As long as most of the boys and Commanders go for it, I will support this as well.  It is something the Merchant Class has been demanding for some time in this region after all.  :icon_mrgreen:

We would need a courier system as well for the out posts - I would insist that each fortification be it big or small be in contact with all others.  Horsemen are the obvious choice, but perhaps something more advanced..........?
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Michael W on July 11, 2007, 01:40:30 AM
I like horsemen - but we should probably use pigeons, too.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on July 11, 2007, 11:45:09 AM
Where there's pigeons, there are engineers!

This is actually a really good idea.  This is something that other commanders might want to jump on board with as well.  Dendo is exactly right about the Merchants, this will be PR gold!

The new week should start today, so don't be surprised if this ends up on the objective list.  Let's see what happens to us first and we'll plot it from there.  But it's an awesome idea.

Wiss and Dendo are two of our primary people, and I know they both check this thread religiously, so I'm sure we'll have some good discussion.

I am shocked by this statement, good sir! :Ohmy: :closed-eyes:
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: wissenlander on July 11, 2007, 12:41:19 PM
Chaos Dwarf movements along the road, border of Talabec region and Barren Hills.  If you want to include them in your fluff, check out Grimstonefire's post:
http://www.warvault.net/nemesis/viewtopic.php?t=150 (http://www.warvault.net/nemesis/viewtopic.php?t=150)
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) FINAL ORDERS UP 6/21/07
Post by: Dendo Star on July 11, 2007, 12:50:06 PM
I'm important!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: wissenlander on July 11, 2007, 06:09:27 PM
Updated orders for the region.  We're doing well guys, but let's keep it up.  We lagged a little this past week, still doing good but another week or two like the last one and we'll be finding ourselves in the bellies of orcs or on black arks headed back to Naggorath!

If anything changes with the orders I'll let you know.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Michael W on July 11, 2007, 09:04:20 PM
Are we making any mention of the "secret map" that might locate the Nemesis Crown at a monolith in the deep woods?  (It was in the newsletter, but no mention of it on the website...)
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: wissenlander on July 12, 2007, 12:00:49 PM
We could.  I think it's specific to our region so it could work.  The newsletter doesn't really seem to be well connected with the website, except for the mentioning of the witch hunters.  They're really driving that point home aren't they?

It might not be a bad idea though to mention it.  We're starting to stir now, readying ourselves for next week's offensive!

Oh, and keep mentioning an offensive for next week whenever you get a chance.  If people continue to read it they'll be more likely to follow suit.  If anyone has ideas let me know.  We're going to give them a good fight in the coming days!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Sergeant36 on July 12, 2007, 04:04:17 PM
High Commander Ortolf Von Brennenberg, Helstrom's 4th:

Sir, it is with trepidation that I pen you this personal correspondence.  I do not write you to report success or defeat on the field but rather to inform you of a general malaise and sullenness among the men.  For two weeks they have endured all for the sake of the Emperor and the search for this crown.  Being brave men of the Empire, they were most affected yesterday not by a defeat on the field but rather by a blow to their honor.  They have taken the treachery of some of our most esteemed generals hard and I have even heard whispered grumblings of mutiny and desertion.  Sir, we must take action before the morale of the men erodes any further.  I have just received your latest orders and have commanded the army to break camp and prepare for the march south.  This village of Mattengard is abandoned and it is not good for the men’s constitution or morale to remain in such a place.  We march this afternoon and may Sigmar smite all who stand in our way!  We will attempt to secure the Tower of Moonrise but I may yet lead the men through the woods to besiege the evil that is amassing at Morr’s Gate.  My scouts report large numbers of Night Goblins there and it is among these foul creatures that the crown first disappeared.  We must crush our enemies and find this crown; any other outcome will reap destruction on our lands and death to our people.  The time for battle is now, let us begin our great Offensive!

Respectfully,

Commander Dolohev Stonheim III
1st Reiklanders, Helstrom's 4th
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Rufas the Eccentric on July 12, 2007, 05:59:45 PM
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To the Esteemed General Wissenlander
Somewhere in the Talabec Borders

Dear sir:

My most profuse apologies on the delay in getting my forces to the Drackwald.  I was unavoidably delayed in Salzenmund.  First the Count's bean counters determined to reduce expenses, striped my Army of it's Steam Tank and companies of crossbows.  Then there was the unfortunate incident involving an overly obese Dwarf chick getting stuck in my chamber door at Madame Rosalita's.  Considering the difficult relations with the Imperial Dwarves of Salzenmund, it was determined by the Count's most senior advisor's that pushing her through the door would be too insulting to the Dwarvish residents of the town.  So really there was nothing to do but wait till her weight dropped enough for her to pop out of the jam on her own accord.  Thanks be to Sigmar that this is now accomplished and the I had sufficient red wine to endure the boredom.  The Halfling lasses are all doing well, as well, if you're concerned.   

Right, now that that's over, I expect to be engaged this comming Saturday.  As I would imagine the military situation has changed, I await your instructions on where to best employ forces.

Your most humbled and obedient servant

Rufas of Nordland, Provisional Wizard Lord
Somewhere on the Road to Talabec

P.S.  If you ever invite a very obese Dwarf chick into your chambers, for Ulric's sake, do not offer to send out for Cathayan food.

Striped down list: http://www.warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=17284.0 (http://www.warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=17284.0)

Apologies to extremely obese Dwarf chicks everywhere.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Dendo Star on July 12, 2007, 06:25:10 PM
And, on an unrelated note, I have stabbed myself in the head due to images best left unimagined.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: wissenlander on July 12, 2007, 07:57:23 PM
To the Honorable Rufas of Nordland
En route to Auenwaldheim

Good sir,

It is with great pleasure that I have recieved word of your impending arrival.  Rumors of your activity around the town of Auenwaldheim were greatly exagerated and rumors of a doppleganger had begun to spread.  Lord Midaski's plot has failed, my agents have told me, in this matter.

I implore you to move with all haste to Auenwaldheim and aid me in the defense of the town.  My contingent has merged with troops stationed at Auenwaldheim and we now have two korps in the region.  We will act as the anvil in which Commander Donnerhetz' Korps will strike as the hammer.  All foes in between will fall under our might!

We are further securing the roads and agressively expanding the breastworks around our defensive positions.  I ask for your aid in consulting the heavens as we plot next week's offensive.
Sigmar protects!

O.v.B.
Commander Talabec Region

p.s. During this strenuous time I have ordered the sentries to not allow anyone between the stature of 3'9'' and 5'' tall into our camp.  We have some issues with the rare tall halfling and the widows that have been ravaged by time, but no system is perfect. 
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Mark Perry on July 13, 2007, 11:15:11 AM
General Wissenlander, I General Scholl present my forces here for your approval and place them at your disposal. I was previously intending to report to the Baron Hills where I had been asked to deploy, but as I and our forces were making their way through the Great Forrest something unholy happend, I cannot explain except to say that we were ambushed on our way by all manner of foul beasts, Orcs, and Undead. We successfully fought them off and tried to make our way to Egendorf. But as we approached the border a strange beast known only as G of the W denied us entry, I and my priests and Wizards tried negotiating with it in a strange language called maile -e, but despite several attempts no progress was made.

My Engineer Blawn Ittupa tried several contraptions on the beast to no avail, even the mighty Pigeon Bombs failed, I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to the diners of the Headless Badger pub, but I did caution them that all game birds should be given a wide birth while Engineer Ittup was in the area.

Even a Celestial Mage of the Highest Level was unable to use his incantations, again I must apologize to local residents, it appears that despite my advice the Mage tried performing his magic despite suffering from a very heavy cold complete with sneezing fits, needless to say an errant sneeze at a very inappropriate moment proved very costly to several local farmers. Mage Coacka Ittup (no relation to the Engineer Blawn Ittup) sends his sincerest apologies, and assures me that the farms complete with animals will be returned just as soon as he can locate them, he believes that they are somewhere between here and the next dimension on the right or was it left..

Anyway

I therefore am continuing to fight in these lands, as the beast of G of the W seems to think that is where I should be. And before my troops do anymore damage to the local populous.

Respectfully

General Scholl

Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: wissenlander on July 13, 2007, 12:50:33 PM
Sounds good Mark.  Welcome to the craziness. :wink:  Join up with Dendo's group in the north and attack the Tower of Moonrise.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: wissenlander on July 13, 2007, 01:31:57 PM
From Warboss Goomb:

As we discussed, Wiss, your Talabec Border (banana and peel, not hammer and anvil  ) columns will be meeting resistance along the roads near Morr's Gate/Gork's Maw. Da Big Zoggin Effigy is being constructed on the top of Morr's Gate, so it would be great if your boys mentioned it as they try to push south!


Let us not let them discredit our noble strategy! :laugh:

More info from the orcs can be found here:
http://www.warvault.net/nemesis/viewtopic.php?t=184 (http://www.warvault.net/nemesis/viewtopic.php?t=184)
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Dendo Star on July 13, 2007, 01:34:53 PM
Da Big Zoggin' Effigy.

Ya gotta hand it to those greenboys.  Always straight forward and to the point.

Course, if they fought as good as they talked, we'd all be dead by now.  Heheh.  :happy:
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: wissenlander on July 13, 2007, 01:53:54 PM
Good one Dendo. :laugh:  This one here is from the Chaos Dwarfs:

After what seemed like weeks of work, the Combat Engineers had finally finished the construction of fortifications at Gork’s Maw and Port Maw. Mrythark had sent a messenger back to the Diabullus to inform the Hand of Hashut of their rapid progress.. The messenger envoy returned with instructions to start the creation of the next stage of the Talabec Borders stratagem.

Around Gork’s Maw the assembly of large silo-shaped pits had already begun. Throughout the Talabec Borders dozens of large armoured wagons were arriving, within them were barrels of gunpowder, rocket tubes and the occasional daemon bound talisman. Hundreds more of these rockets arrived every hour and thousands were expected…

During the next phase of the plan each tube was to be filled with black powder, with some having the power of daemons bound to them. Some of the Dawi Zharr had already begun their training to arm and fire the death rocket batteries, even a few of the ‘smarter’ Greenskins had been shown how to launch the deadly missiles. Despite the Chaos Dwarfs insisting that they were not needed, hundreds of goblin “boom-powda Doom-Divaz” were arriving and fighting for the flashiest rocket. The Orcs of the Dragoneyez tribe had begun taking Boom-Divaz and strapping them to trees, laughing at the comical explosions of their smaller kin.

Meanwhile the Granite Guard continued pressing their attack towards the Hunter’s Haven, fending off even more of the accursed Asrai. Many of their number had fallen in the past week, more to the cursed tree-spirits that infested the surrounding forest than to the arrows of the wood elves.

Word was sent back under Rykarth’s command to bring forth the Pyromancers. These crazy disciples of Hashut began to almost ritually burn the forest, turning all around them into an inferno of cindering ash. These Chaos Dwarfs had spent so long sacrificing slaves into burning pits that only when the world was on fire would they be satisfied.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Eldanesh on July 13, 2007, 02:19:51 PM
Looks like I'm in here, awaiting orders.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: wissenlander on July 13, 2007, 02:53:38 PM
To Auenwaldheim, good sir!  Check the first post of this thread for more detailed orders.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Sergeant36 on July 13, 2007, 05:19:09 PM
High Commander Ortolf Von Brennenberg, Helstrom's 4th Army:



Sir, I am eager to report victory on the field.  We began our march southward yesterday afternoon and met the enemy around dusk on the road north of Hunter's Haven.  The army was resting at the construction site of one of the new watchtowers and I consulted with the sentries stationed there and learned of Night Goblin activity in the forest to the east.  A contingent of Halfling shortbows then scouted the forest and reported a force of Night Goblins moving through the underbrush and one very loud Giant bawling and uprooting trees as he went.  I prepared the artillery and readied the men and surprised the enemy as they charged from the tree line, eager to destroy the seemingly unprotected tower.  The men were brave sir, and I have given the laurels to the crew of the Great Cannon Fritz as they skillfully sent a ball through the giant's chest just minutes into the engagement.  My Reiklanders were hot for revenge and they ran down the goblins with a ruthlessness that surprised me.  We have taken some prisoners and are learning much from them before we dispatch them to Morr.  It appears that there is a great deal of activity up upon the mountain known as Morr's Gate (they call it Gork's mouth or some such nonsense).  The prisoners would not speak of the crown and all attempts at interrogation have yielded nothing.  I will continue to pursue all leads and will perhaps send a foray into the forest to the west to determine if there is any truth to these rumors of a greenskin encampment.



Respectfully,



Commander Dolohev Stonheim III

1st Reiklanders, Helstrom's 4th Army           
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Rufas the Eccentric on July 13, 2007, 10:06:22 PM
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General Wissenlander:

Excuse the brevity of this missive.  Your orders are received and the Norland Expeditionary Forces will arrive on the fields of Auenwaldheim on the morrow and will carry the attack to any whom may oppose us.

In spite of the disturbing images forming in the mind of Colonel Star, my interest in the rotund Dwarf was purely in the interst of military intelligence. The Halfling lasses are purely a private matter.

Your most humble and obedient servant

Rufas the of Nordland 
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Michael W on July 14, 2007, 06:55:03 AM
To High Commander Ortolf Von Brennenberg, Helstrom's 4th, and to All Associated Commanders and Officers,

It has come to my attention that the campaign has swung sharply against us in the region of the Talabec Borders.  I am deploying all columns, including the Foot Reiksguard, Crimson Templars, and Sigmar's Hammer, for an all-out offensive of the most aggressive nature possible in order to clear the roads and establish full and secure communications throughout our region.  We must deploy every available asset quickly and must secure victory

I send my most sincere encouragements to all officers and their men; Sigmar stands with us, so let no foe stand against you.  Crush all in your path.  We must clear every foe, defeat every obstacle, and destroy every enemy army that crosses our path, or this land will never be secure, and our people will live in fear for the rest of their lives.

I will not stand this trespass any longer.  Those who have dared violate our borders and bring this bloodshed and violence into our heartland deserve neither mercy nor compassion.  My own blade will taste blood this week, be it orc, beast, elf, or dwarf.  I suggest you find such resolve within yourselves.

This war will be won by our strength of arms, by our skill, by our knowledge; but most of all, it will be won by our faith in Sigmar.

Respectfully,

Earl Jodas ap Theron of Gorim

P.S.: Second to LAST!?!  Pick it up, Talabec!  We better not be the stumbling block of an Imperial victory!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Father Gabe on July 14, 2007, 07:10:36 AM
Sir!  Father Gabe and the Mordheim 1st reporting as ordered!

Due to an unavoidable encounter with a rather militant witch hunter, I have had to restructure my Mordheim 1st.  However, we are back in the fight and will be marching tommorow on the Tower of Moonrise, and I assure you sir we will capture it.  After we capture the tower for Sigmar and the Emperor, what are your orders?  I have over a thousand flagellants, knights, outriders and war machines of Nuln at my side.

Your Humble Servant,

Father Gabe
Warrior Priest of Sigmar
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Wyzer1 on July 14, 2007, 03:47:36 PM
Sir!  Father Gabe and the Mordheim 1st reporting as ordered!

Due to an unavoidable encounter with a rather militant witch hunter, I have had to restructure my Mordheim 1st.  However, we are back in the fight and will be marching tommorow on the Tower of Moonrise, and I assure you sir we will capture it.  After we capture the tower for Sigmar and the Emperor, what are your orders?  I have over a thousand flagellants, knights, outriders and war machines of Nuln at my side.

Your Humble Servant,

Father Gabe
Warrior Priest of Sigmar
pics?  :-D
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Nog64 on July 14, 2007, 09:48:24 PM
Just posting to say I'm not dead! :lol: Anyway, what are going to be the Week 3 orders? We should begin thinking now.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: wissenlander on July 16, 2007, 12:38:00 PM
Week 3 orders are up Nog.  Check the first post of this thread to find your orders. :wink:
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Mark Perry on July 16, 2007, 12:38:22 PM
My local GW had an event on Saturday, the Good Guys won, thanks to a heroic Steam Tank and IC Knight charge through the center of the O&G Army  :icon_lol:

I also got a 2 K win over the stunties, good scenario, I had to take 2 Dwarf positions that were guarding a road that the Empire needed to marshal troops for an assault on the Tower of Moonrise.  

Lots of very well dug in Stunties, but some good use of terrain and a couple of HRB shots on target  :icon_eek:, followed by the good old Swords charge and a Solid Victory was mine, whoohahahahaha.

Only spoiling thing was that my opponent didn't know his Nem number, oh well never mind, I guess they all count.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: wissenlander on July 16, 2007, 12:47:10 PM
Well, that's some good work Mark!  You're making up for my bad luck of late against the Dwarfs.  Two massacres in a row!  I have never had such bad luck in my life as I have the last few encounters.  I've been massacred three times straight (the other coming from a Dark Elf).

We are hurting a bit this week lads, but keep it up and do your best.  Our comrades in other regions are holding on, but we do need a good push these last few days so we can maintain a good spot.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Rufas the Eccentric on July 16, 2007, 05:45:21 PM
Quote
To General Wissenlander
Commander of the Talabec Borders

Engaged the enemy at Auenwaldheim (though the nemesis site would not let me record as such).

Battle 1 my 2000 point up against 2250 of Tomb Kings (learned an important leason, ask at the begining of the game).  The flanks (knights and flagellants were eatened up but the Greatsword blocks remained intact save the BSB who had a nasty blow to the head.  Result, draw.  It was interesting to see a bone giant back up rather then face a unit of Greatswords.

Battle 2 against 2000 points of a nicely painted Ogre army. Lost all four charachters in this one, though we are all expected to recover thanks to the gentle ministrations of Madame Rosalita's Traveling Vivianders who are following my army.  Still in the end my forces controlled three out of four quarters of the field and contested the fourth, so th result was again a draw.

I have heard from my sources in Nordland that reinforcements are on the way for the next series of battles.  I am hoping that they will send a brace of cannons as the lack of such was a severe handicap.

Your humble and obedient servant

Rufas of Nordland.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Goomb on July 16, 2007, 10:37:22 PM
Da Big Zoggin' Effigy.

Ya gotta hand it to those greenboys.  Always straight forward and to the point.

Course, if they fought as good as they talked, we'd all be dead by now.  Heheh.  :happy:


I take offense to that, zoggin umie!

Trust me, you have NO idea how I feel about it.  Words cannot describe it.  It has me for a loss of words, and that is saying a lot.  How can a faction have THAT many battles and suck so bad in the rankings? 

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c26/Goomb/NemesisCrown/NCResultsTalabecland-07-0716.jpg)

Of course, you are just a slight step above us (cough - rankings - cough), so I guess you need to get moving too.  We wouldn't want the stunties to run out of your country with all the ale and the shiney hat, would we?

Goomb
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: wissenlander on July 17, 2007, 11:45:56 AM
No we wouldn't actually.  But those are just the standings for our region Goomb.  Overall we're in the middle of the pack. :happy:

But we do need to get rolling guys!  Big push to end off the week.  Next week's offensive approaches!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: wissenlander on July 17, 2007, 12:16:58 PM
Mr. Anderssen made a good point when it comes to battles.  If you don't have many games, then better win them.  If anyone needs any tactical help please ask.  I may not be the best one to ask as I've been struggling of late, but I'm off to the Parade Ground to check out some lists against Dark Elves and Dwarfs. :wink:
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Veldemere on July 17, 2007, 01:24:43 PM
Things are looking tough for you guys in the US, but please I urge one final push before close off tomorrow. There are some regions had better luck this week and only a few points raised would really lift us in the rankings (again no advice from me as I have had a shocker of a week).

Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Mark Perry on July 17, 2007, 01:39:46 PM
Advice re Dwarfs for what its worth


No Magic save the points.

Leave the Pistoliers at home, they are just to fragile against Dwarf shooting, take outriders instead but keep them hidden until his shooty units are dealt with.

Use 2 or 3 sets of Nilla Knights with 1 set of 5 IC Knights with a W/P on the flank to get rid of thunderers etc.

Use Swords as both parent and detachment as Dwarfs are T4 we are only going to win by static combat res, We need the WS 4 and AS 4 of Swords in detachments to take away combat ranks.

Use Cannons and a HRB to take out his artillery, then turn it on his big units, the HRB is very effective being S5.

Warrior Priests are a must, I use 3 to 4 against Dwarfs with an A/L on a War Alter, making Knights and Swords unbreakable is so effective, it means that you can stick around while your knights flank him.

LEAVE HIS UBBER UNITS OF DEATH ALONE, I cannot overstate this, with an Oathstone and a tooled up Lord or Thane, he will inflict massive casualties before his unit is wiped out. Instead leave it alone, feed in an archer detachment. If he does use the oathstone, then shoot him to bits with what ever you have.

Concentrate on the Artillery and shooty units and normal warriors if you wipe them out then you can afford to leave his Hard units alone and still get a good victory.

Dark Elves are totally different, take lots of magic defense, artillery is the best to shoot up his both throwers, once that is done shoot up the Cold Ones and Chariots. IC Knights and Nilla knights are usefull to smash is weaker fast cav units. If hes good he will try to entice your units forward to pull you out of position, and turn a flank, then he will magic you to death and deal with your army peacemeal.

My 2 cents
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: wissenlander on July 17, 2007, 01:50:00 PM
Two cents that carry a lot more weight. :wink:

Thanks for the comments, Mark.  I'm tinkering the list some, he is doing exactly as you said and baiting me forward and flanking me.

I will restore honor to the Empire, or die trying!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Mark Perry on July 17, 2007, 02:11:37 PM
Try an 10 strong archer detachment fanned out across your units, that can cover 20" of table, that should protect your main units from fire and magic for a turn or 2. Use the nilla knights to chase away his fast cav or shoot them with Handgunners or outriders as you only have to kill 2 for a panic test and they only have a 5 up save usually.

I would use the IC Knights with W/P against his Cold ones or Chariots that your cannons havent killed.

A War alter is good as its unbreakable and can dish out the hurt with a tooled up A/L and has magic resistance.

Advance the swords up the field behined the archer screen about 6" behined so that if they flee the DE wont overun into you automaticly.

A LVL 2 with 2 dispell scrolls and A/L with 2 W/P should help nullify his magic. Once you get into combat they are only T3 so arnt ubber hard.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: wissenlander on July 17, 2007, 02:17:54 PM
Thanks for the help Mark.  I took some of your advice (I can't bend too much, fluff reasons :-D).  I did post a new list in the Parade Ground here: http://www.warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=17340.0 (http://www.warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=17340.0)  I think this gives a better balance without throwing my fluff completely out the window.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Rufas the Eccentric on July 17, 2007, 04:53:33 PM
Try an 10 strong archer detachment fanned out across your units, that can cover 20" of table, that should protect your main units from fire and magic for a turn or 2.

However, be aware that archer screens will block your magic and shooting as well as being in the way when you wish to charge.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 3 orders ready!
Post by: Mark Perry on July 17, 2007, 06:35:26 PM
Being skirmishers theycan move out of the way quite quickly by reforming into a narrow frontage. They are just designed to block opponents magic, shooting while your artillery targets their artillery. Also to allow your units to advance while relativly unmolested. Its not perfect but it does a job.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: wissenlander on July 18, 2007, 05:01:01 PM
Week 4 orders are up in the first post!

Alright guys, our brothers carried us this week.  We were the weak link, finishing dead last.  Let's not have a repeat.  Let us carry our share and we'll place even higher than 4th overall!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: No 17 on July 18, 2007, 11:50:10 PM
Just Massacered some Dark Elves, Mainly due to Knights Mortars and conflagartion of doom killed a unit of 20 Black Gaurd in the first turn  :icon_biggrin:
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: Dendo Star on July 19, 2007, 01:35:20 AM
Just Massacered some Dark Elves, Mainly due to Knights Mortars and conflagartion of doom killed a unit of 20 Black Gaurd in the first turn  :icon_biggrin:

Huzzah!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: Mark Perry on July 19, 2007, 09:36:00 AM
Got a solid victory against Dark Elves to report as well, only 30 points off a massacre..dag nab it (as im in the US region I thought I would try out the lingo :wink:)

It was at 2K so hopefully will count for something.

Im going to use the fluff that the Dark Elves were trying to capture a local noble who had a copy of our plans for the area.

Must say that the HRB works wonders against the DE so soes an outrider champion with hammer of sigmar, his shots at long range panicked 2 units of mounted crossbow fast cav..
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: Veldemere on July 19, 2007, 11:15:11 AM
Curses Mark, why are you not back in the barren hills!

If you can mention though that you found some of the population of Egonsdorf as slaves amongst them and have liberated them and sent them back to us.

Thanks
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: wissenlander on July 19, 2007, 12:28:06 PM
Anyone that can get to a megabattle this week, go to it.  These things are turning the tide for factions all over the place.  If we have a good showing (which we would since we have tons of cannons and that's one of the few things that can kill the tree) then we may get a boost this next week.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: Dendo Star on July 19, 2007, 01:31:15 PM
Anyone that can get to a megabattle this week, go to it.  These things are turning the tide for factions all over the place.  If we have a good showing (which we would since we have tons of cannons and that's one of the few things that can kill the tree) then we may get a boost this next week.

This one will be ours.
Title: Re: Talabec Border – United States - Regional Organization
Post by: Fragazzi on July 20, 2007, 04:12:41 AM
New to the post but not the battles,  Fragazzi of Miragliano, Hero of Bosenfels, Bane  to the Tzeenichie, now fighting in the Talabec Borders
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: wissenlander on July 20, 2007, 02:20:43 PM
Welcome Fragazzi!  Tell me a bit of your exploits (if you will) thus far so I will know how to allocate our newest asset! 
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: Sergeant36 on July 20, 2007, 10:59:44 PM
High Commander Rodimutz, Helstrom’s 4th Army:

Sir, this morning I ordered a force of my finest bodyguards to a surprise daylight raid upon the camp of a goblin warlord known as the “Snoot”.  I have been sparring with this goblin since we arrived on the Border and sought to capture him once and for all.  I felt that by taking him, we might gain intelligence regarding the activities of the goblins, orcs and evil dwarfs that have set up some sort of outpost around the cave of Morr’s Gate.  My men had the advantage of a bright sunrise and some rather thick fog. The approach had been cleared beforehand by a company of Halfling Shortbows and the Hunters of Sigmar were at the ready to spirit away the captives.  The men charged bravely and made off with several of the startled goblins.  We had the upper hand until a great horde of orcs returned to the camp midway through our attack (back from some pillage no doubt).  We did not anticipate these reserves and sadly, my men were quickly overwhelmed.  May Sigmar have mercy on Sergeant Streicher and his men - they died brave Reiklanders.  None of the captives we interrogated knew anything of value about the fortifications at Morr’s Gate or the Crown.  I fear that our next move may be somewhat compromised due to our failure to capture the Snoot but I have faith that Sigmar will protect us in all our endeavors.
 
Respectfully,

Commander Dolohev Stonheim III
1st Reiklanders, Helstrom’s 4th Army



High Commander Rodimutz, Helstrom’s 4th Army:
 
Sir, we followed our unsuccessful raid two days ago with steady pressure on the greenskins.  I continue to press the army deeper into the forest as we leave no stone unturned in our search for the Crown and any that would stand in our way.  We have been working our way through the forest for several days and are now many leagues from the road.  The eerie quiet of these ancient glades makes this Reiklander long for the bawdy alehouses of home; some nights, the deathly silence is enough to chill a man's very soul.  This afternoon, the vanguard of the army met a force of orcs beneath the forest’s canopy.  We quickly moved up the battalions and sought to corner the enemy and therefore force him to battle.  It appears that the greenskins were attempting to ambush us but the brutes could not decide whether to fight or retreat from our forces and there was much squabbling in their ranks before they decided to advance.  Brother Myron led the Hunters of Sigmar on the left flank and the thunder of their hooves brought terror to the goblins and they turned tail and ran, abandoning their kin.  The Hunters then smashed into a battery of hastily entrenched bolt throwers and destroyed their pitiful "artillery".  In the center, Brothers Thabius and Lucas began to recite the Littany of Unforgiveness and whipped the men into a righteous fury.  So great was the men’s hatred of the greenskins for the injustice they have lain upon our people that I could barely command them!  They charged the startled orcs and the goblins were left to gnash their teeth in frustration as they got bogged down in the forest’s thicket.  Brother Lucas led the spearmen in a frontal charge against a unit of huge orcs and then smashed two to the ground with mighty swings of his hammer.  The spearmen drove their weapons home and the orcs fell as if they were wheat before the scythe.  Their orc boss howled with pain as our blows hit home, then turned and spurred his boar towards the wood line; so great was the fury of our men that even he lost his courage and ran like a whipped dog.  I ordered the men not to pursue as the darkness of this forest hides many dangers and did not wish them to fall victim in their excitement.  Tonight we camp on our field of victory!  Tomorrow, we will continue our advance towards Morr's Gate.

 
Respectfully,

Commander Dolohev Stonheim III
1st Reiklanders, Helstrom’s 4th Army
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: Dendo Star on July 20, 2007, 11:22:26 PM
To Commander Dolohev Stonheim III of the 1st Reiklanders, Helstrom’s 4th Army,



Good man Sergeant, your ongoing push is most welcome news.  I fell sorrow over the valiant death of good Reiklanders.  Your tactics on the raid were sound - the bastard greenskins got lucky, that's all.  Good to hear that Sigmar's fury followed in your next encounter with them. 

Two things to always keep in mind.  One, Moor's Kingdom is grander than anyone believes - or dares to believe.  And two, a good squad of Reiksmen is is worth more than 10 legions of any fool army daring enough to challenge them.  Good soldiers are dying for this damn Crown. May it be worth it.



From one soldier to another,
Simon "Donnerhertz" Rodimutz, proud commander of able men
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: Fragazzi on July 21, 2007, 04:08:49 AM
Many acccuse Fragazzi of being a simple mercenary, but he has proven his loyalty to the Empire during the Storm.  My brave duelists and crossbows held the fortress of Bosenfels until the very end.  Now My bold warriors hunt thourgh this dark forest for the Emperor and his Crown.  Today we found the Little Lizards again and thought that a quick and easy fight with some decent pluder we would have.  Alas my Pikes after routing a unit of the bigger ones was set upon by such a large horned creature.  Never before had my hand chosen pikes been scattered so.  Had it not been for Nobfoots halfling rangers taking out the last lizard mage alowing our own magics to subdue the beast it would have been a close thing.  this is the closest my sell swords have come to defeat in these many weeks of campaigning.  We have defeated several Goblin Hordes, Chaos and Dark Elf Raiders we have sent packing, and wiped out to the last a pack of the foul ratmen.  I'm sorry to say that we were forced to tear into a force of dwarves that refused us passage into part of the Emperor's forest (and me with an Imperial Writ).  See Fragazzi on the leaderbords.  (started as Empire moved to DOW, still Empire at heart)
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: Dendo Star on July 21, 2007, 05:04:12 AM
Good to have fine sellswords around. 

Always is.

Your victories are gladly heard and you will find that we are paying much higher wages than the time of the Storm.  Continue to pierce the hearts of your foes so well and I can authorized a large increase to your funding.  An important resource you are to our cause, don't think we will forget that!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: No 17 on July 23, 2007, 08:33:07 PM
Just won 6000 pointer against Orks(with High Elf Allies) Solid Victory :eusa_clap: :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: Dendo Star on July 23, 2007, 11:14:01 PM
Dang!  Awesomesauce.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: Mark Perry on July 24, 2007, 08:20:34 AM
Ive got a 2k game against chaos today, and had a 2k victory against Ogres yeaterday to report. I dont knowq whats hapening in this region, we started so well, and seem to have alot of generals in the top of the rankings.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: Mark Perry on July 24, 2007, 08:23:58 AM
Scratch my last were now up to 4th in our region, man these ratings go up and down like a bretonian Lady's Chastity belt
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: wissenlander on July 24, 2007, 11:51:50 AM
 :laugh:

Not sure how much good I'll be the next few days as far as battles go.  Maybe able to get something in this weekend with the wifey.  Next weekend though I'll be battling Snagafang, the XO of the US orcs in Maryland.  Should be a good scrap.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: BigDAWGSnaga on July 24, 2007, 02:32:37 PM
:laugh:

Not sure how much good I'll be the next few days as far as battles go.  Maybe able to get something in this weekend with the wifey.  Next weekend though I'll be battling Snagafang, the XO of the US orcs in Maryland.  Should be a good scrap.

Da Paunch stands ready git! :evil:
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: wissenlander on July 25, 2007, 04:06:22 PM
Week 5 orders are up!  We will be attacking the orc stronghold.  Should be a good fun scrap, something we can all keep a focus on.  This could take us the final 2 weeks to dig them out.

Post all battles at the Tower of Moonrise!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: Goomb on July 25, 2007, 08:03:24 PM
The deep beating of orcish drums sounded up and down the Talabec River and road, echoing in the deep, lush woods.  The pulsating drum beats served as a beacon in the smoldering ashes of the Great Woods, stopping the ravaging greenskin horde in their tracks.  To the east, wolf and spider scouting parties relayed the news north from the Tower of Moonrise to Gork's Maw:

"The humans are coming!  The humans are coming!"

We are making preparations for you gits!  Come get some!

Goomb
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: wissenlander on July 26, 2007, 01:30:28 PM
Stolen from Goomb:

ATTENTION ALL GREENSKINS IN THE TALABEC BORDERS!
Brettonian Merchant Charles de Gullible is moving an important caravan of wine through our region to Talabehiem and needs to have safe passage. As such, the entire Helstrom 4th Army has amassed at the Tower of Moonrise, and in the next two weeks, they are making a massive push north along the river and road to clear the way and destroy Gork's Maw and Port Maw! Scouts, picket lines and concealed CD rocket batteries are the first to be hit from the river and the road.

All battles from all factions involved will be reported at the Tower of Moonrise until further notice. All fluff will indicate that we are repelling Helstrom's 4th and their allies (Brets, Asur, stunties, etc).

We need you now more than ever! Kill those who oppose us! The rankings in the region will determine the fate of this epic battle! Also, this assault may trigger Da Eye of Mork!

Da Eye of Mork
On a mountain top somewhere in the Great Forest a secret gathering of Shamans is taking place. Smoke fills a dark cave as dozens of fires burn the offerings collected over the last few weeks. A hunched figure steps up onto a podium made from a broken and defiled Dwarf Oathstone and pulls back his hood: The face of the Goblin Great Shaman is cracked, wizened and scared, one eye is missing and half his right ear is bitten off. He shakes a rattle made from the teeth of butchered enemies and starts a low grumbling chant. The others move into rough concentric circles around him, each Greenskin holding a powerful totem or effigy aloft. The gathered Orc and Goblin Shamans slowly join in with the chant and as it builds in volume it also builds in tempo. Faster and faster the chant goes, driving the Shamans into a frenzy so that several of them vomit green lightning and smoke pours from their ears and noses. At the back of the cave a few of the young, less experienced Shamans drop lifeless to the ground as their heads explode with a dull thump, in a shower of bone, gristle, brains and blood. Others spin around in wide circles, their last visions are of the Da Big Zoggin Effigy to the North, before their heads explode as well!The most powerful Waaagh! Magic spell in all Greenskin history is about to be cast.

Keep fighting Ladz! All is not lost and the Orcs are making their push now! Two weeks of hard fighting, lets leave a lasting impression on da 'Umies! Waaaaaaaagh!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: wissenlander on July 27, 2007, 11:46:49 AM
I personally will be writing fluff this week (if I get a battle in) about my troops having prayer vigils and hoping that Luthor Huss is successful, that we may be able to reunite with the Dwarfs.  It's late in the game and no one has to do this, but I would encourage it.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: Mark Perry on July 27, 2007, 04:17:20 PM
Dag nab it, had 2 victories, against Dwarfs and Lizzys, yet my score is dropping? Your score seems to go up more if they are a member of the campaign or have their ID number.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: wissenlander on July 27, 2007, 04:19:56 PM
Yeah, it's a weird system.  You get docked for losing. :icon_rolleyes:  I've got a worse rating then some who have only played a couple of games, and let's just say I've played more than 2!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: clausewitz on July 27, 2007, 04:29:35 PM
Mark, if your opponents had lower scores than you, and you didn't get a massacre, then your score can go down (happened to me).

The scoring system is based on the ELO chess ranking system.  You can look it up on wiki if you want details.  But the short version is.. until you've played a reasonable amount of games it is not accurate.  And even then the ratings only really make sense if you compare your scores to someone in the same playing group.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: Mark Perry on July 27, 2007, 06:08:32 PM
The thing is and casting no aspersions here, but... when I play someone and ask them if there in the nemesis crown they say yes. I whop em good and low and behold they dont know there ID number or army name :roll:

So appart from Orky gut I played 4 times, the rest go down as "Unregisterd Army", so my score goes down.

Still what was that "Its not the winning its the taking part"
  :engel:
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: clausewitz on July 27, 2007, 06:13:44 PM
Yes, well, that sounds rather unsporting Mark.

Next time swap numbers before playing?

Note that its just your personal score that goes down, your victories still count for our faction.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (United States Regional Organization) Week 4 orders ready!
Post by: embir on July 27, 2007, 06:50:30 PM
Scratch my last were now up to 4th in our region, man these ratings go up and down like a bretonian Lady's Chastity belt
:laugh: That goes to my signature....
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: wissenlander on July 27, 2007, 06:52:03 PM
We're trailing the orcs guys!  We can't lose this when we have an offensive against them.  I'm going to get some games in this weekend.  Keep up the pressure, we'll drive these foul beasts from our lands!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: Rufas the Eccentric on July 29, 2007, 02:39:38 AM
Quote
The 28th of July

To the Noble Lord General Wissenlander

I have the honor of reporting two satisfactory engagements in the vicinity of the abomination known as Gorks Maw.

I am pleased first to state that the Elector Count Theodoric Gausser has consented to loosen his purse strings, probably realizing I had too strong a force to insure my annihilation, but to weak to earn any glory for Nordland.  The additional force, while meager along with a slight reorganization has greatly strengthened the Nordland Expeditionary Force.  My BSB thoroughly demoralized by his injuries of two weeks ago has been sent to recuperate at Madam Rosalita's.  In his place, I have been joined by my old comrade Skeeve the Adequate giving us 7 DD and 8 PD (not to mention the Rod of Power).   

The additional units included a Great Cannon (good fellows but a bit exuberant with the powder), an additional Prophet of Doom for the Ulricans (so they can keep up with the Sigmarites) and a band of Pistoliers.  I had misgivings about the Pistoliers, as I have seen so many of dashing young souls earn a premature visit to Mor's garden. 
 
I have come to the conclusion that the Archer Detachments screening the Greatweapons were more trouble then they're worth.  So I consolidated the units, gave them a raise in pay and the new title of Huntsmen.  They were so pleased, that after an hour spent revising their resumes, they gave a exemplary performance.

On to the engagement.

Round One:  Against Chaos Mortals Near abandoned Coaching Inn.  Blacksmith shop on the left, Coaching in on the right.  Ulricans on the left. Sigmarites on the right with cannon on wooded hill behind Coaching Inn.  Huntsmen sheltering behind Inn. 

It is strange to say that I have never before had an opportunity to battle Chaos in any form.  The army had two units of 20 Warriors, two bands of 25 Marauders, two squadrons of knights, three Chariots, and group of Marauder horsemen.  Aside from the General, he only had one outclassed teenyweeny scroll caddy.  :icon_twisted: 

Discovering a incantation in the BRB to allow me the opportunity to choose different lores before a battle I decided to experiment and choose the Lore of Metals while Skeeve tried the Lore of Heavens.

The first two turns were relatively uneventful.  The cannon overshot a charriot twice, the Huntsman occupied the Coaching Inn which march blocked his left flank.  I with magic I was able to significantly damage the nearest unit of Warriors bring it down to half strength.  A unit of Knights engaged my Ulrican Lunetics on my left and a Charriot hit the Sisters of Sigmar. The third crashed head long into my unit and, dare I say it into me!  :Ohmy: We are able to survive the attacks directed at me (thanks be to Sigmar and his Holy Relic) and after two rounds of combat we destroyed the chariot   

Turn three I move a unit of Knights in position to countercharge in support of the Ulrican Lunetics and am able to charge the second knights into the Chariot attacking the Sisters.  However, a unit of Chaos Knights with the General is behind the Ulrican Knights and a Charriot is posed to hit the flank.  The Cannon has a flank shot at the Chaos General and only overshoots slightly missing the General but killing three knights.  The General fails the panic check flees into my knights for a crossfire distruction.  The chariot threatening my knights flank also fails it's panic check and flees.  A unit of warriors fails a panic check from magic and also is in flight.  I must stop here to give thanks to Sigmar (or Ulric).  In turn Four, the Chaos General's son walks over and the father explains the calamity that befell the Cannon shot.  The son says "Dad, you do remember you can re-roll psychology tests, don't you?"  Too late to go back.

At the end of turn 4, he concedes.  I have both Units of Flagellants down to less the half strength and Skeeve took a wound from a miscast yielding a total of 212 Points 1291 from him.  This would be a solid victory but consessions are recorded as Massacres. The Flagellants are happy with the victory, but a bit annoyed that they survived to see it.

Round Two:  Same table.  Against the Son's Tomb King Army.  King, Hirophant & Prince, King with Tomb Guard Hirophant with Large block of Skeletons, Prince with one of two units of Chariots.  12 heavy cavalry, Bone Giant, Screaming Skull Catapult, Unit of 10 archers, 1 Scorpion 2 stands of swarms.  My deployment identical to Round One.  Magic Lore of Light for both.

I wont go into all of the details, but there are a few highlights.  After the last of the Sisters of Sigmar died fighting the bone giant I threw everything I had from Skeeve and 8 shots from Pistoliers to try to keep it from hitting my flank, but it still had one wound.  The Huntsmen fired 9 shots at point blank range, giving thre wounds.  They also took out the three remaining Tomb Guard allowing me to kill the King with a cleansing flare on turn 4.  They earned their pay raise.  The Ulrican Detachment of nine Swordmen took on the two bases of Tomb Swarms in a strait up fight and prevailed losing only one man.  The Sigmarite Detachment fled on purpose against a charge by the heavy cavalry and never rallied, but the the set up the distruction of that unit due to the failed charge.

At the end of Turn 4, he conceded with my yielding 537 points to his 1377.  It would have been a solid victory will report to GW a Massacre*.  Both units of Flagellants died to a man (or Women), one unit of knights, the cannon crew eaten by the Scorpion, and the fleeing Sigmarite Detachment.  I am extremely pleased, and more than somewhat surprised, that the dashing young Pistoliers survived both battles. 

The small changes made to my list have greatly improved it's effectiveness.

I look forward to having the opportunity to meet in person next weekend in the establishment known as Dream Wizards.

Your Humble & Obedient Servant

Rufas the E.

*Perhaps the Coaching Inn should be named Alice's Restaurant Masacre (in four part harmony)  :engel:
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: Dendo Star on July 29, 2007, 05:07:36 AM
Littering. :biggriin:

Way to go Rufas! 

Ya like those Huntsmen, do ya?  Named mine the Wreckers and we've had a blast! 

Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: wissenlander on July 30, 2007, 12:07:53 PM
Herr Rufas,

It does me well to hear of your great victories.  Our troops need the good news, so far the attack isn't going as well as I had hoped.  Those blasted Chaos Dwarfs alerted the greenskins in time enough so that we could not sweep them aside. 

My troops have been delayed somewhat.  I unfortunately could not persuade the men to move quick enough to march to the field.  The Altdorf 'Transformation' Contraption put on quite a show on Friday night.*

I look forward to our meeting in the coming days.  I will send word of greater detail when it manifests itself.

O.v.B.


*http://www.warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=16091.0 (http://www.warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=16091.0)
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: Father Gabe on July 31, 2007, 03:45:43 AM
Gentlemen,

My Mordheim Company are back and up and running (GW and I figured it all out) and will be heading to the port to cause some hell with the Chaos Dwarves (who happen to be ogres, orcs and slaanesh in my area).  Ive got some more reinforcements in the form of giants.  After we win the port, we will be heading to Vrathgar’s Monolith (next GW event).  I must report our resounding success at the Hanging Tree (last GW event) and I will be posting a battle report/fluff soon...Whew.  After we win at those locations for the Emperor, I will see to it my troops make way to whatever battle ground you need me at (particulary LA Gamesday).
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: Dendo Star on July 31, 2007, 04:22:23 PM
Gentlemen,

My Mordheim Company are back and up and running (GW and I figured it all out) and will be heading to the port to cause some hell with the Chaos Dwarves (who happen to be ogres, orcs and slaanesh in my area).  Ive got some more reinforcements in the form of giants.  After we win the port, we will be heading to Vrathgar’s Monolith (next GW event).  I must report our resounding success at the Hanging Tree (last GW event) and I will be posting a battle report/fluff soon...Whew.  After we win at those locations for the Emperor, I will see to it my troops make way to whatever battle ground you need me at (particulary LA Gamesday).

Hell yeah!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: wissenlander on July 31, 2007, 08:55:38 PM
I guess real life is catching up with us.  Our effort has seemed to dwindle in the last couple of weeks.  Unless something drastic happens, I think the orcs have thwarted our initial assault.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: Dendo Star on July 31, 2007, 10:50:21 PM
It doesn't matter if they did.

We assaulted them, luckily not the other way around!  We saved lots of civilian lives.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: wissenlander on August 01, 2007, 12:28:27 PM
Rough week.  Our assault has been repulsed.  Orders will come shortly, stand by.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: wissenlander on August 03, 2007, 11:47:18 AM
My apologies for not posting anything regarding orders.

We've been beaten back by the orcs, they scored higher than us last week in the region.  Now we're on the defensive.

Continue to post your battles at the Tower of Moonrise and write reports about getting aid from our allies (all of them) in a relief effort.

If you have a chance to play at a megabattle this weekend, take it!
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: Mark Perry on August 03, 2007, 06:11:37 PM
2 Victories reported, 1 vs wood elves at 2K a very tough game against a VERY good player, and a victory against Skaven with lots of ogres, a massacre. Will try to get some more games in before Weds.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: Sherminator1 on August 03, 2007, 06:20:26 PM
     The Prince surveyed the field from atop his heavily-armoured steed. "The arrogant fools" he thought as he watched the elf army slowly close with his own. In their eagerness to engage his army the Elves had allowed him to take an incredibly advantageous position in the field. They would have to slowly advance across a wide open plain while his artillery battery and hangunners laid a withering fire down upon them until they were funneled into an even smaller, constricting area by the woods. The Prince had deployed his army in a curved arc so as to make a perfect killing field of the final four-hundred yards.
     The cannons thundered again, sending a bolt thrower into a thousand tiny splinters and disintegrating a brigade of flamboyantly dressed knights.
   "Why had they been in such a rush to engage?" he thought. Was it plainly poor generalship, a lust for glory? Or did they know what he was searching for? Surely the dwarves may have been discovered, rotting, near some tiny Inn in this backwater forest, devoid of civilization. But that would prove nothing. He had removed the bodies of his own men very painstakingly.
     Suddenly a score of men dropped from the right flank, impaled upon orange-fletched bolts. Then, from his extreme right he watched as a half-dozen, massive eagles rose from behind a copse of trees and hurtled, screeching, towards the battery of cannons.
    "Present arms!” came the order and up and down the line Ferdinand could hear it echoed.
The eagles swung low, snatching at the crew of the cannons, and succeeding occasionally, taking the screaming men high into the air before either letting them fall to their deaths or rending them in two. "What monstrosities are these creatures?" the prince whispered beneath his breath.
"MAKE READY!" came the order and three hundred handguns were quickly loaded with practiced precision. Now only two crew stood by their cannon, the rest having fled or been killed. The survivors fended off the eagles' attacks with gun-swabs and ramrods.
"Take aim!"
The elves were closing now, almost within the killing field.
"FIRE!"
     Scores of Spearelves dropped beneath the withering fireand the enemy's left flank quivered than turned tail and fled as thick billowing smoke filled the dead-zone between the two forces.
"Fix bayonets!" and three hundred sparkling bayonets clattered and were clicked into place.The eagles finished picking apart the last of the artillery crew and launched themselves into the air. The 3rd Carroburg halberdiers stared in terror, slowly backed away, then broke into an all out route, slipping into the woods behind the army and dissapearing like so many wisps of smoke.
"Forward March!" came the order and the line of bayonets surged forward into the bank of heavy white smoke, followed by the organized blocks of heavy infantry. Ferdinand lifted his war hammer to his shoulder as his bodyguard advanced into the chocking cloud of white vapor. The battlefield was eerily silent with only the steady rythym of marching to be heard in the stifling white bank. Suddenly they were out of the sulphorous cloud and right before them was a mass of spear elves. Ferdinand saw their general. He sat upon an expensively barded and gilded steed wearing ridiculously flamboyant amour that was normal to his race.
     "Charge!" his bodyguard surged forward and collided bodily with the spears some men impaling themselves deep upon the points. Ferdinand and the elf general galloped towards each other, weapons raised. They passed each other in a whirlwind of swings and slices and both were thrown from their dying steeds, unharmed. Turning to face his opponent The Prince felt something hot against his chest and remembered the amulet. He senses were suddenly heighted and he felt a surge of raw power run through his body even as his opponent fell white as a ghost looking unusually frail. Ferdinand sprinted forward, raising his hammer above his head and bringing it crashing down towards his weakened foe. He was surprised as it was blocked, parried and a sword swung towards his neck. He easily slipped beneath it and brought a crushing blow into the elves side. He was satisfied at the sound of several ribs cracking and stared with pure hatred as the elf fell to the ground, coughing blood.
     "Filthy animal" said Ferdinand. "Your kind is dying" he said as he swung his foot into the crippled elf's face. "The time of the elder races is done" he said, delivering a blow to the creature’s chest. "Now is the time of man" another kick. "It is your time to die" he said spitting on the elf as he brought his hammer above his head. "Goodbye, brother elf" he said mockingly as the hammer came swing down towards Equileous' head. Out of nowhere an elf jumped in front of his downed master, clocking the blow with his own skull which exploded in a shower of gore. Ferdinand threw the body aside but it was too late. Two elves had pulled Equileous into a circle of retreating elves.
"Another time" thought Ferdinand.

My record is 3/0/0. With a massacre, a solid victory, and a marginal victory. Massacred dwarves, solid victory @high elves and marginal against dark elves.  :happy:

PS (Sorry for killing HE)
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: Sherminator1 on August 03, 2007, 06:22:42 PM
Whoah I;ve got #1 regional army standing. What does that mean?
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: wissenlander on August 03, 2007, 06:24:10 PM
I don't think that one means much, I've got a #1 there as well and it's never changed.  Good story.  You had to fight who you could fight, and considering your character I think it's very appropriate.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: Wyzer1 on August 03, 2007, 06:29:03 PM
Hey ferninand (er however its spelt), awesome BR! I liked the vividness and especially the last paragraph
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: Aquilifer on August 03, 2007, 09:20:11 PM
Here is my side of the story, told through a letter to my High Commander. Not really that elfy, and not very good writing, because I whipped it up quick. Shermy and I will post a big battle report soon. And yes, I got destroyed. But, I swear I have reasons... :icon_redface:

My Great Lord Dragon Marshal Telrunya, I am sorry for the lateness of this report, but a great woe has come upon the forces of Asuryan here.
Six days earlier, the Silver Legion was patrolling the southern approach to the chaos-tainted Monolith - that you have no doubt destroyed now - when scouts reported a great battle between an Imperial army and a contingent of Dwarves. Although the noise of the battle had been lost to our ears by the warping energies of Chaos, we managed to find the field a day later, and to our disgust found it strewn with the bodies of hundreds of dwarves.
My lord, although I have no love for the stunted folk, I was nevertheless shocked by the result. Were not the Empire and the Dwarven Realms in alliance again? Whatever crazed human had done this would be far too dangerous to let go, so I soon set about the hunt.
It took three more days and nights to catch up with the humans, for they were marching at a frenzied pace, clearly intent upon something. We caught up with them in a clearing to the southwest of the Monolith, and quickly arrayed for battle.
My Lord, Forgive Me! I am a fool and an abomination! I displayed the worst of our arrogance on that day. Through meticulous deployment on the Imperial general's part and foolish nonchalance on mine, he managed to funnel our troops into a corridor of blackpowder. We had barely gotten within range of their cannons and he had already ripped apart the advancing Knights of the Argent Dawn, forcing them to prematurely flee the battle and had also reduced my battery of Bolt Throwers to half its strength.
But Lord, even in the face of such firepower, our line advanced without fear, braving volley after volley of crude shots into our spear ranks. In addition, the Eagles we brought from the Anulli performed valiantly, destroying his cannon emplacements and panicking a large unit of Halberds to flee to the safety of the dark woodland.
It was however a treacherous march. Although Arch-Magus Vycerus tried utilize the wind of Azyr to its utmost, he was stymied by their many priests. The mighty Lancers of Tor Yvresse were shot to pieces by a particularly deadly volley. Our own Battle Standard Bearer even lost control of his unit for a moment in the face of such vast amounts of shooting, causing an irreparable break in our line. And with the Scholastic Guard tied up in a slow battle with frothing human flagellants, it was with dread foreboding that I led the Silverspear Cohort in a direct charge at his general.
My lord, it was one of the fiercest fights I have ever been in. Praise Asuryan for her guardianship over the Cohort! Even when we were under assault on three sides, we held on with the grim hope that the rest of the army would catch up, but alas, it was not to be.
I must tell you now, Lord, that I fought in single combat with the human general. Although I should have easily bested him in the challenge as he was in the garb of a simple priest, I found myself the drained of energy as I approached him, and he quickly brought me down with a crashing blow to my side, the malefict amulet hanging from his neck being my last vision.
The story after my fall is quick and tearful. Before the priest could complete the deathblow, a brave elf jumped in the way and was immediately lifted to Asuryan, while two of his companions dragged me to safety. The Cohort held on with incredible determination, fighting even harder because of my wounding and ripping apart his unit of elite greatswords, but in the end there was no other outcome, and the remnants of the Silver Legion retreated from the field in good order.

My Lord, I beg of your forgiveness. Through my incompetence I lost over 300 spears and at least 150 cavalry. Another 200 spears are held captive by the vile general and I will expend the rest of my efforts to destroy him. I have subsumed several smalled elven forces for this task, and have now reformed to near our prior strength. We must bring down this rogue force, lest he cause more damage to our armies.

Your humble servant,
Lord Equileus Vaerendil
Lord Militant of Tor Yvresse


Yeah, not very good, but I figured I should post it anyway.

I'll get you yet Shermy...  :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: No 17 on August 04, 2007, 06:28:41 PM
Solid victory vs Brets to report.
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: smithbl on August 04, 2007, 07:42:38 PM
To the Glorious High Command of Helstrom's 4th:

I am happy to report a final victory over the Lizards outside Mattengard (solid victory).

Semper Sigmarius,
Magnus Helsturm
Champion of Arch-Lector Hildebrand

Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: Michael W on August 06, 2007, 05:09:40 AM
High Commander Ortolf Von Brennenberg of Helstrom's 4th,


Greetings, sir.  I trust this letter finds you in good health, and that the operation against Morr's Gate progresses well.

I am happy to report that we have ended the threat of Saisha Dular's Black Raiders along the Talabec River.  Our watchposts sighted the enemy flotilla moving downstream earlier this week, and our gunships crossed their line, sinking several ships and forcing the enemy ashore.  We pursued them overland, moving with four regiments of infantry and plenty of support troops.  The enemy evaded us repeatedly, apparently more intent on escape than battle; I suspected that they might have the Nemesis Crown and were attempting to escape unnoticed with it.  Needless to say, we brought them to battle.

The fighting was fierce and bloody; many of the Templar men-at-arms were slain, and the other infantry regiments suffered casualties.  Our Winterschloss Pistoliers suffered brutally, and the Kislevites of the Griffon Legion saw many of their comrades fearfully impaled on Druchii spears.

Fortunately, our numbers and skill won out.  Brother Otto led the Crimson Templars in a glorious advance, sweeping through one enemy unit after another, and turned over more than two hundred prisoners to our care, including sixty Druchii crossbowmen.  Master Charles Helborg led our contingent of Hunters of Sigmar up the left flank and broke the enemy there as well.  Caius the Righteous, Champion of Sigmar, led the infantry up the right flank through enemy fire and through battle with ogres, men, and dwarves; none stood before our fearful advance.

In total, we saw more than fifteen hundred enemy slain and more than six hundred captured.  In addition, we rescued more than a thousand prisoners that the Druchii had taken; we are escorting them to the river, where ships should be able to return them to their homes soon.

I intend to board our ships there as well; the campaign season is coming to an end, and we have done all that we could in this region.  My forces have been heavily thinned - I have only three fully functional regiments, compared with the six that I brought here initially - and my men are in need of rest and time with their families.  To ask them to stay longer would be to invite mutiny and desertion.  I will not put my men through the trouble.  We are all going home.

I will be taking my 1st Theronian regiment in a tour of our established outposts over the next few days and, after that, will board my transport and head south. 

It has been an honor to be a part of this campaign.  I trust that we shall see a settled resolution; if the dwarves give you trouble, however, inform me immediately, and I will return at once to remind them - with steel - where their loyalties lie.  Give my respects to the Emperor, if you would, and tell him that I look forward to seeing him in Altdorf this fall.


Respectfully,

Earl Jodas ap Theron of Gorim
Title: Re: Talabec Border (US Regional Organization) Attack Port Maw/Morr's Gate!
Post by: wissenlander on August 07, 2007, 08:06:29 PM
Good showing lads.  You've done the Helstrom's 4th proud.  Rest easy, but stay alert.  Never know if this thing is truely finished.  I shall be getting orders soon enough, I think you'll all be on the march home by the end of the week.

Sigmar protects!