- ARCHIVE - Republican Court of Novgorod

[Stormbringer]

Mikhail stands

"Execute this man. If Horde will go to war over Suzdal, then be it! I hope we still have a couple of surprises for them.'

He turns to the people.

"People!
I have just reseived word from Wasa in Livonia!
The Northern League wull support us in this war!
God bless Wasa and other who are willing to support us!"

 

[Legolas]

[A short letter arrives from Lithuania]

"My friend,
do not worry, I am not, and do not want, to be known for breaking deals with my friends. Therefore, Lithuania will aid Novgorod in the war against the Horde. We will not fail this time!!!

Signed,
Magnus Dux Vytautas"

 

[Gabriel Anthony]

A message

A letter arrives from Stockholm



Leader of Novgorad,

You are to offer an unconditional peace with all parties you have intiated aggresive war with, immediately. If not, I have been empowered by the Regent and the Unionsrad to take any actions necessary , to prevent the expansion of your state, which presents a threat.

-Hjalmar Tott, Marshall of Sweden.

 

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A cavalier from the far and cold east arrives in Novograd. he get back on his horse, wrap a small letter around an arrow, and aim a guard. He shoots the arrow right in the heart of the Guard, then quickly leaves so nobody can kill him or capture him. The letter is than carried to the republican council, that read out loud.


Russian Fools!

Your recent agression toward Mongolians combined to our profond disrespect for slavonics cultures force us to declare war on the same side that the Golden Horde of Bars Khan. Our warriors will crush you and your nasty allies. I am Baraq Khan, Khan of Sibir, and I will lead my forces right in your pitful country. You will now know that you made a mistake. We are not just Mongolian or Altairs, we are siberians, we are warriors and fighters.

Fear us, your end is near, russians!


Baraq Khan, Khan of Khanate of Sibir

 

[Legolas]

[A letter arrives from Lithuania]

"Noble Grand Prince,

no matter how tempting your offer sounds, I must decline. Lithuania is not a Russian country, also Lithuania is a member of the Northern alliance. However I think this will nto impair our relations severely, and also I promise that I will do everything to prevent Sweden from attacking you.

Signed,
Magnus Dux Vytautas"

 

[Stormbringer]

Mikhail Ole'lkovitch stands and speaks to the veche and all of the people of Novgorod

"Brothers and Sisters,
I am sorry that I have failed you. We are about to fight a war that we cannot hope to win, but I prefer to fight this war as true Russians. We will not surrender to mongol gods, and we will not become their servants as the heretics in Suzdal. And most importantly we will not be cowards like the Moscowities, who backed out of our alliance and joined the mongols at the last minute lieving us at sure death.
But I am still your Ruler, and the veche will not have time to expell me, so I order you, follow me! I will lead you to Moscow, and the kremlin in that city will be burned to the ground! Death to the Princess! Death to the Khan! We are free Russians and we will fight for our freedom, and die, but we will not submit to anyone!

Bring my horse! We are going into battle tomorrow!"

 

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A Polish ambassador arrives and reads a letter from the Polish King:

With horror, I have received words of the Muscovites leaving you alone in this war. We all have faught the Golden Horde before, and Poland was defeated, although it was no defeat with high casualties. Poland is recovering from its wounds, and although I have some armies, they are mostly rookies and won't help you in the war. But I hope you see me as a good friend, just like I see you as a good friend, and if I am able to spare some money, you will get it.

- With regards,
King Wladyslaw II Jagiello

 

[Wulfram]

A letter arrives from far off Samarkand

"Foolish Infidel,

If you wished peace, then you should not have angered the Golden Horde.

The Great Khan was excessively generous when he defeated you the first time. Now look how he is repayed. Do not expect his regent to be so generous this time.

Shah Rukh, son of Timur-i-leng"

 

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EVENT

Mikhail Olel'kovich, The Grand Prince of Novgorods' speech is repeated all around Novagros lands .....The peoples emotions react.

"Brothers and Sisters ,..not, my subjects or children... incredible.
I am sorry that I have failed you honesty in a monarch?. We are about to fight a war that we cannot hope to win, but I prefer to fight this war as true Russians yes true Russians!. We will not surrender to Mongol gods, and we will not become their servants as the heretics in Suzdal. Heaven protect us And most importantly we will not be cowards like the Moscowities, who backed out of our alliance and joined the Mongols at the last minute leaving us at sure death. Traitorous Moscowities!
But I am still your Ruler, AMEN and the veche will not have time to expel me save us lord, so I order you, follow me! I will lead you to Moscow, and the Kremlin in that city will be burned to the ground! Vengeance for our deaths! Death to the Princess! Death to the Khan! DEATH! We are free Russians yes! and we will fight for our freedom, and die, but we will not submit to anyone!" NOT ANYONE!

Then the people react.....

1. Inspired; the people form a Militia and go to the front. Cheered along the way. (+1 L/M -2 Morale for 3 turns)

2. Inspired; the people cheer their troops and send food and blankets (+2 Morale for 2 turns)

3. Inspired; the people cheer their troops (+1 Morale for 2 turns)

4. Nice Prince that one. I hope he comes back.

5. Nice Prince that one. I hope he comes back

6. Terrified at the thought of inevitable defeat, the people hide their goods and themselves, doors are bolted and treasures hidden. (-1 Morale for 2 turns)

7. Terrified at the thought of inevitable defeat, the people hide their goods and themselves, doors are bolted and treasures hidden. All food is stashed away (-2 Morale for 2 turns)

8. Terrified at the thought of inevitable defeat, the people hide their goods and themselves, doors are bolted and treasures hidden. All food is stashed away. Men from the front line desert in there droves. (-1 L/M -2 Morale for 3 turns)

A 5 is rolled

The people of Novgorod reflect on his words........ " Nice Prince that one. I hope he comes back"

 

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The Princess drenched in water and dirt, chops off the heads of the guards, and bursts through to speak with the ruler of Novgorod or what was once Novgorod...

She reaches the thrown room and bursts through the doors, she drops on the ground, and plees for his grace's forgiveness...

Your grace, I beg of you to forgive my ignorant advisors for leading me to betray you in this fight, they lie dead as we speak!In the face of fear, and in the face of cowardliness it is now clear that they had so strongly persuaded me to go against my own morals and honor...my father, would not have done such a horrible dishonerable thing as this, and I have failed...I plee that you forgive me and that as fellow Russians beable to live togther in peace....but most of all the two of us....

The Princess then bows again and waits for an answer..

 

[Stormbringer]

Mikhail Olel'kovitch steps forward and lifts the Princess of the ground.

*she has her father's soul. She acts on every single emotion that comes across her, but she always cleans her own mess, and mosst of the time she does it with much honor. I like that *


"Good Princess, get up, there is no need to lay on the floor, it will not solve any problems.
Now here, I knew you would come, I just hoped it would be earlier. I see that you remain a true Russian, and a good heir of your father.
Now let us talk about what to do with this mess in Russia, that you have created. First of all we have to sign a ceace fire, as my troops are about to assult Vologra. Here is the paper * hands Princess the Paper with the ceace fire * Sign it, and then we can announce it to the people. Also a peace must be worked out soon. Russians must fight together, Not fight one another. I agree that we have to lieve in peace, and that is why you are still alive and talking to me..... Now, sign the paper."

 

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The Princess gets up and signs the cease fire, she then turns to the Mikhail and hugs him:

For my father...for the Russians and fellow Orthodoxies he faught so hard and died for...I swear on his grave that I shall never act a fool again!...

 

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At this moment the ambassador from Constantinople stands;

"Good God, you two give me the biggest headache. This is the most complicated war I have heard of."

The man then sits down.

 

[Stormbringer]

Mikhail Olel'kovitch gives the paper to one of the messengers. "Go and tell the people the cease fire have been signed"

He then turns to the Princess:

"Good Princess, we all make mistakes, now we have to talk about the peace treaty, and about the way to make sure this mistakes don't reapeat again."

 

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She pushes away and says:

Please, let us talk in private....so that we may be more comfortable...

 

[Stormbringer]

"Sure, good Princess, we are about to eat dinner, will you be so kind to join me?"

 

[Stormbringer]

Mikhail Olel'kovitch and Princess Alexandra set out galloping inot the night together with a small escort of soldiers for the South through Livonian lands.

 

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A messenger, dressed like a russians, probably a slave of the mongolians, arrive in Arkantesk, carrying a gift from Baraq Khan... The Kniaz, sure that this is a peace offer, open the gift, only to find a cutted russian head!!! The Kniaz, disgusted, and with the Princess on his sidem trwos the head away, nealy restituating his dinner. He than see that There is a small message with it, He reads

If you go to the battle with her, I will kill her my own hand! This is a treaturous action against the most powerful eastern race, Mongolians!

I would not be really great to marry a beheaded and belegged woman.

Be very careful...


Baraq Khan, Khan of Sibir

 

[Stormbringer]

A message arrives from Constantinopol.
The Kniaz shall marry the Princess of Moskva! All the people rejoice! There is finally an end to the histilities between Novgorod and Moskva, and an end to this hated war!

 

[Legolas]

[A letter arrives to Novgorod from Lithuania]

"Noble Prince,
it is indeed a joyful day not only to You, but also to all your friends and all Russians. Finally, the two biggest Russian principalities have ended their conflicts and are starting a peaceful life!
I will myself arrive to Constantinople as soon as I can. I hope I will not miss the marriage.

Signed,
Magnus Dux Vytautas of Lithuania"

[Together with the letter, a small religious icon is sent as a minor gift]