ITALY RPG/AAR

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Hi drakken, remember me? I also played in the rolepaly forum and sad to say i didnt like it too much because it was very hard to follow. But i hope you like warspites italy roleplay i should say its our roleplay because we have all contributed as much as we can to this behemoth.

Let me ask you senator Alessandro Livroghi, do you wish to help me promote the peaceful future of our country or will you be joining the likes of the war party who seek only to gain what they want through bloodshed and tears

Doge Gronchi, as you know i am no supporter of yours. All i have to say is that if you are going to send most of our army far away just to show your power you better make it count, because by God if you screw this one up, im going to be ontop of that holy hill in senate preaching like a mad man for your removal from power, you get two chances and you already blew one of them, Muahahahaha

 

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I know your going to ask this too Giovanni, that if you succeed in england and bring Queen Elizabeth to her knees before you, will you actually get some action for once in your life i mean who better to have give your sponge baths than that bloody queen I think she is still pretty young right? im not good with history.

I gotta give you hell Jeep

 

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Hey Drakken or Warspite, does johan or patric or the paradox guys ever read these AARs? or are you guys their eyes and ears and they dont read this stuff. I wonder if they know how big the roleplaying has gotten in the AAR forums now, its more than 50% of all posts and most of the activity. Do they ever look at that? just curious

 

[Forster]

Sen Forster, b 1518, Sicily
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Man, Mosquito, are you ever loquatious today.

Actually, I was hoping for a little action from the English bitch.

 

[Forster]

Sen Forster, b 1518, Sicily
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The don was sitting at his desk. He has been thinking about Storey's
death. It just did not make sense. Allesander was rebellious, but he did not hate his father, you could see that in his eyes. Why did this have to happen. The family had such prospects. Allesander following his father into politics, Giuseppe taking the religious venue. Something was not right.

Michele, have we gotten any word on the Storey boy yet?

His right hand man responded, no, nothing definite. We know he left Italy. We believe he is in south France with a young women he has taken a fancy to. We should get back some confirmation in a day or two. As soon as the messengers come in I'll let you know.

He sat there a while, thinking. I am getting old, soon Marius will have to take over as head of the family. He leaned over and asked Marius what he had gathered from all this. The 16 year old shot back,
you don't think he did it,do you?

Don Forster smiled, no I don't. It takes a certain type of person to kill for no reason, Allesander was not one of them. Learn to read other people, you will make mistakes, but try not to make any you can't recover from. Keep only your most trusted men near you, and don't be swayed by flowery words. Look at the bottom line, what does it mean to you and the family.

We will talk more, I want you to be present from now on whenever I meet with others or deal with the family business. It is high time you learned what you will one day be doing.

 

[Forster]

Sen Forster, b 1518, Sicily
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The Don called in one of his soldiers, Luca, a sly intelligence gatherer. Luca, I want you to get as much information on the Giuseppe Storey and his people. Put out feelers through our sources. Does anyone know anything about his father's death? Try to get someone inside,that can keep an eye on what is going on, and what is said.

 

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OOC: Yes! I got Drakken in here!

 

[Warspite]

Hey yeah, its great to have you both in here. Now you guys can get together over lunch (for real )and work on details of how to overthrow the government and stuff

OK i know this is going to irritate Sharur to no end, but im going to post another big update tonight if i get time, im sure i will Can the Italian admirals overcome the superior morale of the english fleet?????? Can General bragadins first wave of 20,000 troops withstand the onslaught of 60,000 english troops also with better morale?????? Can Italy get that monkey off its back and finally deal a blow to Enland and win this war in grand fashion or will Doge Giovannis head be placed on the chopping block once again ??????

Stay tuned, its all coming up tonight

 

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Where is Gen McCollums in the england invasion? and is Donal still at odds with his father or did they kiss and make up?

I have a reason to know

 

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I am seeing some other Italy united AARs popping up, it got me thinking. Is there an Italy scenario and if not can you make one anyone? I dont know how to work these games so i would like it if there was a scenario made i can download. I want to try playing a united Italy from the start kind of like you did warspite. Maybe they could include that with EU2 option?

 

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Niccolo Carlotti's Villa, in Rome

Don Forster took one look at his friend's home. Simple, without pretention, but with a touch of class. Just like its owner, it seemed.

Forster had come to check up on his friend. He had not seen him since he had come back from his vacation, expect for one brief Senate session. He had heard about Nadia, of course and wanted to offer Niccolo his sympathies.

As usual, Niccolo's butler Marco answered the door, he showed Forster the way, all the while saying: "I fear my master is not well."

As Forster entered the den, he noticed Niccolo slumped in a chair, in what he thought was an usual position. His son Pietro stood beside him. A quick look at Pietro, and one would not believe he was Niccolo's son, because he took after his mother so much. But the eyes betrayed his origins. He had the same deep brown eyes as his father. Like Niccolo, it seemed that when Pietro looked at you, he could see right through you.

Pietro was the first to speak: "Welcome Forster, it is good to see you. It's been a while."

Forster: Yes, too long, I'm afraid. I've heard about your mother. I'm so sorry lad. Niccolo? How are you holding up my friend?

Niccolo: Forshhhter! Hic! Howwwwwww R you?

Forster: I'm fine, thank you. Have you heard about Alessandro Livraghi? He just joined the Senate.

Niccolo: Livraghi issssh a fiiine man hic! Yup. A true born politishian. Been my friend for yearsh hic!

Forster: Niccolo, you're drunk!

Niccolo: No, no, NO! Here Forshhhhhter, have a glash of Portuguese port. Portuguese, port. You get it? Hahahahha!

Forster: No, thank you. (To Pietro): What's with him? He never touched alcohol his entire life. What happened?

Pietro: He's been like this ever since he came back from Spain. He drank little at first, but when he learned that Gandalf was dead, it became worse. It seems that having his wife and one of his best friends die in so short a period was too much for him. He drinks only port and goes through much trouble to have the stuff imported from Portugal. He's been drunk day in and day out for two months now.

Forster: I'm sorry to see him like this. That would explain why we don't see him the Senate anymore. We need your father with so many new Senators around. His leadership is sorely needed in hard times like these. His tempered impartiality has been a boon in the Hall.

Pietro: I know, but look at him. He can barely walk!

Forster: That is unfortunate. Listen well Pietro. Knowing Niccolo, there's probably a clause in his will which would allow you to replace him the Senate, at least until he gets better.

Pietro: It's possible. But it would sicken me to do that while my father is still alive.

Forster: Nonsense. As of now, he is unable to fullfill his role as Senator. It's only fitting that you should replace him.

The conversation dragged on for a few hours as Forster and Pietro discussed various topics, such as the war against England, the new Doge, the new Senator Alessandro Livraghi, and Senator Storia's murder. As Forster left, Pietro took a long sad look at his father and thought: After a brillant political career, Father, does it have to end like this?

 

[Carolus Rex]

Where is the Dude, I wanna see some brainless posts. Except mine.

 

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Letter from Senator-General Robert McCollum to Senator Chevy Driver

Dear Senator Driver,
It is with great saddness and disbelief that I recieved reports of your words in the Senate chambers in regards to my proposed constitution. At first I was in shock that a loyal friend of mine would stoop so low as to insult me so greatly infrotn of my colleuges without my even beign there to defend myself in a timly manner.

It would seem, Chevy, that in your growing age you are growing into a conservative who, although having done great deeds in the past, has become terrified to stray from the carefully treaded path of all of these years. If it was worked in the past, it will work now and forever, you seem to be saying.

If only this where true, how simple life would be! Everything goo would be forever unchanged. Sadly this is not the case, and I think that deep in your heart of hearts you understand this as well. After all, a tall rock wall may be eroded by the elements and man, so to could our Republic.

Senator, the proverbial writting is on the wall, and being too blind to see it does not make the writting any less real. We have suffered the first attept by a Doge to become Emperor, but it will not be the last. My constiution mearly attepts to proptect Italy from the strivings of such powerful men, and safegaurd our liberties, while tying the differant parts of the Republic closer together and bring stronger unity and wealth.

For your stunning lack of insight I can forgive you. For your blatant attack against my character, calling me a power hungary despot, that I never shall! Good by Senator Driver, may you regain your sight before you stumble off of the cliff.

Sincerly,
Robert McCollum

 

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Originally posted by DanielMcCollum
Letter from Senator-General Robert McCollum to Senator Chevy Driver

Dear Senator Driver,
It is with great saddness and disbelief that I recieved reports of your words in the Senate chambers in regards to my proposed constitution. At first I was in shock that a loyal friend of mine would stoop so low as to insult me so greatly infrotn of my colleuges without my even beign there to defend myself in a timly manner.

It would seem, Chevy, that in your growing age you are growing into a conservative who, although having done great deeds in the past, has become terrified to stray from the carefully treaded path of all of these years. If it was worked in the past, it will work now and forever, you seem to be saying.

If only this where true, how simple life would be! Everything goo would be forever unchanged. Sadly this is not the case, and I think that deep in your heart of hearts you understand this as well. After all, a tall rock wall may be eroded by the elements and man, so to could our Republic.

Senator, the proverbial writting is on the wall, and being too blind to see it does not make the writting any less real. We have suffered the first attept by a Doge to become Emperor, but it will not be the last. My constiution mearly attepts to proptect Italy from the strivings of such powerful men, and safegaurd our liberties, while tying the differant parts of the Republic closer together and bring stronger unity and wealth.

For your stunning lack of insight I can forgive you. For your blatant attack against my character, calling me a power hungary despot, that I never shall! Good by Senator Driver, may you regain your sight before you stumble off of the cliff.

Sincerly,
Robert McCollum

Dear Robert McCollum (General)

You and i have spent many years together in politics however you should know by now that there are no friends in politics, there is only honor and scandal. Now i stand for the honor of Italia and i will not allow scandalous ideas of change to scar our perfect republic. I never called you a power hungry despot, but if the shoe fits then wear it. Your plan of this so called contitution is the downfall of the power of the senate, i wont allow such a thing. Just because you found glory on the battlefield and reunited with your son does not mean you can dictate to me about whats good for everyone else. My son may be a misfit like yours but atleast i have always been there for my son and not out trying to gain glory. I fought hard...HARD for the peace and prosperity of Italia and i wont let you war party and imperialists ruin what me and my father helped to build. Good day to you sir.

Senator ChevyDriver of Florence
(letter is smeared with the stench of liquor)

 

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OOC : hey daniel can you put up your senator name and dates in your location, it does help us to know each others information. I couldnt remember for a second if you were daniel or robert or vincent

 

[Carolus Rex]

Hehe, when this AAR is finished (in two years) what shall we do then??
Hey, maybe even EU2 and 3 will come out before we are finished with this one.
The last year will only be a weeping process, sentimental crap keeps crawling up.. Nostalgia.

I'm already starting to feel it...

 

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In a semi-darkened apartment in the Vatican, Pope Pius V meets with Father General Sarducci and Bishop Gotti.

"So Bishop," inquired the Pontiff. "Have you finished those letters to the Doge and General Bragadin complimenting them on the conversion of Thuringen to Catholicism."

"Yeah, Boss" replied Gotti. "I've let them know that it represents duh high water mark to date of Counter Reformed Catholic foreign policy, and that we look forward to more forced conversions of heretics in "duh future".

Um . . . Boss? You're not seriously hinting here that the Doge and Bragadin should try to force convert England back to Catholicism are you?"

"Of course I am." replied Pope Pius.

"Um . . . isn't that a little steep?" asked Gotti. "What with duh English being a major European Power and all?"

"It is critical that we set high standards, Bishop." responded the Pontiff. "Whether in morals or foreign policy. Yes, I concur with your pragmatic military assessment that even with the French looting and pillaging the Kentish countryside there is only a very low probability that the Italian Republic and her allies could totally defeat these English scum with their ungodly high morale. Clearly it would take a miracle to forcibly drive that nation back into the arms of the Church.

But, understand that we're in the miracle business, Bishop. The Church must always be willing to hold the carrot out to spur the civil power on to greater feats. Thus, you can let Doge Gronchi know that if he is successful in converting England - he will surely be a candidate for . . . Sainthood. Let's see how that figures into his planning?

Now, what do you want, Guido?"

"Your Holiness," said Sarducci as he knelt and kissed the Papal ring. "I have good news. Our Anti-Pope seems to have survived his ordeal at the hands of the Mantuan mob, and is now ready for trial."

"Excellent news, Father General" exclaimed the Pope. "He should also prove quite useful in the McCollum "affair", shouldn't he?"

"Yes, your Holiness. Oh, and one other matter. . ." said Sarducci, as he handed the Pontiff some papers. "One of our Priests from the foothills of the Alps has filed this report concerning the confession of a young man who bore a striking resemblance to Senator Giuseppe Storey."

"Hmmn?" mused the Pope. "Good stuff here. Patricide. Brother slandering brother. But, does this check out with any other reports?"

"Yes, your Holiness" replied Sarducci. "We have received confessions from two servants of Senator Storey who made false witness against Senator Storey's brother. This essentially confirms the initial report."

"Excellent." smiled the Pontiff. "Confession is a most wondrous sacrament, is it not? I personally can't believe those idiot Protestants actually did away with the world's single greatest intelligence gathering mechanism. The fools . . .

Still, as good Catholics we must always strive to preserve the sacred confidentiality of the Confessional . . . at least until it's in the Church's interest to do otherwise. So you can file these reports away in the "Blackmail" cabinet until an opportune moment presents itself.

Oh, Sarducci, do we know where the falsely accused Brother is?"

"The Catholic League has advised us that he is currently residing in France." replied Sarducci.

"Hmmn," thought the Pope aloud. "Have Cardinal Belliveau dedicate a few of his men to ensuring that no harm befalls young Allesander Storey. This fellow might be useful to us."

 

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Doge Giovanni letter to Pope Pius

As i am not sure how the war will turn out, though i am giving it all i can, the rest is up to fate (warspite ) If Bragadin wins and forces England to surrender then i want the two colonies in north america and some money from them rather than a conversion. The reason is so that we can consolidate NA and humiliate england at the same time.

However sainthood does sound pleasing, perhaps i will rethink my grand strategy if it pleases the holy father of the only true church and faith.

 

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Originally posted by mosquitodriver
OOC : hey daniel can you put up your senator name and dates in your location, it does help us to know each others information. I couldnt remember for a second if you were daniel or robert or vincent

ditto, get with the program daniel

 

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I am seeing the negative effects of alchohol in our senate. Now i refuse to allow alchohol destroy not only my fathers life but the lives of other senators.

So I am officially placing a ban of alchohol on all senators. No senator is allowed to consume alchohol from here on because otherwise you all will get drunk and make poor decisions. I dont drink and i oppose alchohol among nobles. Only the lowly serfs need to drink away their problems and lives, but you men should know better.

Let it be written in the books