Walter Rydman wrote:
> These are Reycelan actions for 2845. I'm on vacation and so
> offline for next two weeks. After that I'm happy to give any comments
> needed.
>
> Nice summer to all,
>
> Walter
>
Walter,
Reviewing the actions you submitted I note that your bonuses totaled
either have been zero lately or in the negative. While I applaud the balanced
approach, you might want to consider altering your submissions to improve your
chances of success. Also many of your actions do not include determinants which
could help your results.
Joel
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
>
> Action 1: Strategic internal action 6/6: Skill enhancement
> Main determinants: Arts/Sophistication (Good)
> Difficulty: Very Hard (-2)
> Plus/minus:
> + Well established smithies with lots of work
> + Skillful teachers
> - Lack of resources because of Celmyr crisis
>
> Project is finished. If everything went smooth smiths present
> something wonderful at the end of the year.
** +1-2+1+1-1 (+-00)(0+-0)(00-0)(0+00)(0++-)(0000)=+1
>
>
> Action 2. Strategic action 2/12: 2nd expedition / colony building started
> Main determinants: Resources (Good)
> Difficulty: Hard (-1)
> Plus/minus:
> + Eager crews / colonists
> + Knowledge about southern waters & the place for the new colony is
> known
> + Lots of wood from fallen trees
> - Sheltering reef is gone and artificial breakers need to be built
> - Unexplored terrain
> - Southern waters are always dangerous
>
** +1-1+1+1+1-1-1-1(-000) (++--)()()()()()()()()()()=0 Cleaning up the
debris takes longer then expected and the colony stalls over arguments over where
to build, what to build and who is in control. **
>
> When expeditionary fleet arrives on selected site it isn't what
> the leaders expected... Tsunami which ravaged the southern coast of
> Pyreth has wreck its havoc also on this once so lovely shore. Beautiful
> trees and foremost the sheltering reef are gone. Left is only some
> standing trees and chaos of splintered wood. Well, at least the
> colonists have enough timber to start the building. Anyway colonists
> vote if they should return or start the colony. Majority of votes are on
> behalf of staying.
> Now the leader of the expedition orders the smallest ship with
> good crew to scout little bit further and check if better place could be
> found. He reasons that if the wave destroyed this place it could have
> enchanced some other site...
> The bulk of expeditionady force starts building shelters and
> a stockade around the site. While hills surround the valley it's still
> good to be cautios. Furthermore small lookouts (with platforms for
> burnign signal fires) should be built in the hills. In case of danger this
> gives colonists enough time to prepare.
>
> 3. Strategic internal action 1/2: Start rebuilding Pyreth
> Main determinants: Resources (Good [-1 for this and next year])
> Difficulty: Hard (-1)
> Plus/minus:
> + Skills for disaster relief are good. It seems lot of disasters has
> been happened lately...
> + Enough manpower when legion is orderd to help
> + Wizards may help
> - Possibility of epidemic outbreak
> - Lots of resources already spent
>
> More resources are directed towards rebuilding of Pyreth.
> Foremost in Awenors mind are his subjects and the wellbeing of the
> kingdom. Also southern legion is ordered to help with the rebuilding.
> This hopefully directs enough manpower to the effort. Fanatic outbreaks
> are still to be watched and contained if necessary.
> King also asks help of Ren Harath. Awenor pleas the help of the
> Companion because homeless people could catch some illnesses which can
> easily cause an epidemic.
>
** -1-1+1+1+1-1-1 (00-0) (++-0)=-1 The rebuilding fails. (I'll leave the details
to Walter) **
>
> Action 4. Tactical external action: Diplomatic mission to Turunas
> Main determinants: Relations with Turunas -2
> Difficulty: Normal
> Plus/minus:
> + Maybe current rule is wiser than before
> + Opportunity to increase trade
> - Old hostilities may still cause disturbances
>
> Kings council has received information from mainland stating
> that Turunas is again building warships. This seems strange because Senn
> Cartages rule is ended. While some voices demand immediate act of force Awenor
> and others quickly quell these hotheads. Awenor uses violence only when
> it's an absolute necessity and this is not such case. Besides it would
> Turunas too much to even try match Reycelan navy.
> Councils decision is to send an official delegate to Turunas
> with orders to inquiry the meaning of this building process and against whom
> these new ships are directed. Leaders of Turunas should be gently
> reminded about the events which followed after New Hope started to build
> ships. Piracy is not a problem so why to waste resources in building
> warships. This area is peacful and should also remain in that condition.
> Diplomats should deliver a wish that the trade between
> Reycelan and Turunas needs an improvement too. At least Reycelan sees trade
> as the best way to heal wounds after the previous hostilities. Hopefully
> Turunas doesn't see Reycelan as threat which it most certainly isn't. If
> everything goes well relations should improve.
>
** -2+1+1-1 (000-) = -2 Diplomatic mission meets bad weather and runs aground in
the islands. The reaction to this mission is the choice of the Turunas player,
please contact him. **
>
> 5. Key element action: Ren Harath plots
> Difficulty: Hard (-1)
> Plus/minus:
> + Fanatics are so disorganised that a skillfull wizard shouldn't have
> any problems.
> - Maybe they are too disorganised and infiltration is not possible
> - Unexpected events which could happen on Celmyr
>
> Ren Harath has seen the effect of fanatics on Celmyr and thinks
> that he may use them as his tool. He decides to send one wizard with
> skills in subterfuge and stealth in Celmyr and orders him to infiltrate
> the ranks of fanatics. After he has achieved an important position he
> should start directing the fantaics towards certain goals. These he
> would know after the successful infiltration...
** -1+1-1-1 (00--) = -4 The Wizard slips up and is discovered. The fanatics are
on their guard. -1 to all infiltration attempts for the next 4 yrs. **
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