CHapter 2 - Destiny of The Order
But then, nothing happened. Winrich couldnt do anything. He knows that without a valid reason, foreign leaders will consider him as a warmonger, a tyrann. (apparently I dont have any casus belli against Pagans) The army has been recruited.
Meanwhile, Lithuanian armies have annexed Mazovia.
Winrich doesnt like the situation. He must look for possibilities to fulfill his missions, to show the world Who the Order is, kill his enemies and rule over them.
peace was made with the Golden horde. and for 2 years everything was quiet. Then, Bohemia called for aid against France, who had attacked Provence. Even though joining the war. Winrich saw no possibility and the need to send an army there.
France took some land from provence and occupied Burgundian lands with his ally, Savoy, eventually taking some land from them aswell and having Burgundy release Nevers. The French king sent a peace deal with a messenger to Winrich, and Winrich accepted the peace, as there was nothing to be done in the war anyway.
Once again the Order lived in peace, living a regular every-day life. No wars threatened the lands and people of the Order.
Then, suddenly, a messenger with a disturbing message came into the hall. He came from Livonian Order, telling that French troops have landed in livonia. Winrich however couldn't do anyhting, as he had already made peace with the french.
and then a few months later, news came that Milan, the leader of the opposition side against France, accepted to give France Liepaja, a land that belonged to Livonian Order.
Winrich was furious. But yet again, for now he could do nothing. He had to wait for his moment to launch an attack. "It seems, that it is Order's destiny to be at presence, but yet not aswell. just a holefiller in Europe. Teutonic Order was cut from Livonian Order and other subordinates. Trade must continue through the sea now, announced Winrich. Every merchant knows, that Seatrade in the Baltic Sea is very dangerous, Sudden storms, but above all Sea Bandits, raiding every merchant ship they see. Sometimes They have formed groups of ships, mostly stolen ones, and attack even convoys. There are very few warships, that are guarding the Convoys so they are a pretty easy target.
In the West, news that Brandenburg is expanding his territory, came.
Territory of Brandenburg.
It has been over 12 years now, that Winrich decided to make the Order stand out from others. nothing has happened, expect some wars and also losing province to france. Winrich sits in his hall, goes out to the town square, welcomes regular guests, but thats it. Winrich wants to Show his people that he is a capable Grandmaster, that he is capable of making war, and bringing wealth and power to the Order. But this hasnt happened...
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OOC
Wow, a very eventful AAR I must say. I hope you didnt fall asleep, like I almost did during playing.