Hi Everyone,
Nations Battle Report No. 1 Part One - The Background to the conflict.
This is my first outing on here of Nations, my home made battleground. It is the year, BE.2571. It takes place on the continent of Bjantffas, the home of the Btjantff Empire, mainly controlled by the Elves, with a smattering of other races around the edges. The area had recently been devastated by volcanic eruption to the south, The central capital, Nitan, Grey with a red dot) has been built in an extinct volcanic crater. It has been devastated by a Dragon taking up residence in its main living area.
The Continent of Bjantffas.
Note: Smaller Island nations not shown on this map.
Capital Nitan 21,100 (40,000 gp). - Ruled by a science council, backed by landowners. A main City Guard. Two main routes in and out of the capital, Nitan`s Might the north east pass and Nitan`s Protection, a tunnel dug in to the extinct volcano to the south. Roads and villages nestle in the foothills.
Latest News - A dragon has awoke and moved into Nitan and has wrecked most of the major buildings. The nobility, followed by the rest of the able bodied population have fled f the capital, heading west, leaving assorted treasures behind them. The roads are clogged, panic is rife. They are easy prey for bandits, or former guards who see the opportunity to go rogue in the chaos. The remains are being picked over by thieves. Food stores have been ransacked, intact supplies would be buried among the ruins.
Council leaders - Socrel Lelius (Elf) Trade Guild, Wenda Hardeholme (Dwarf) Mine and bank Owner, Eldran Torsund -Gem Dealer, all survived an assassination attack, Argyle Hoonfest- Army Commander, Grag Tern -Navy Commander. Advisors FOL, Tymorae, Gaia, Druid. They plan to set up a base of operations on the coast.
Former Accomodation - Battle of Atris Bay Tavern and Hotel. Howling Bear traders, The Sentry Officers College - destroyed, The Red Banner Traders Guild - wrecked. The Black Spider Queen Inn -Destroyed. The Full Warehouse Pub. Nitan’s Arms.
The Army HQ and Admiralty - Destroyed above ground, but who is in the secret bunker - tasked to the rebuilding of the Capital if disaster ever came?. The Heralds Court - Destroyed. Guild Row - Destroyed. The Famed Mage Tower - Destroyed. What was let loose to roam the ruins? The basement Vault contained some book copies from the Great Library at 7 Towers, in the Country of Achin, to the West. Anything else ?. Nitan Bank - Destroyed - Partially emptied.
The Great Library of Nitan survived, so far, being mostly underground. Science College-Destroyed. The Followers Of Light Temple (Which was being repaired, then destroyed again in the earthquake and now has a Dragon sitting on it). Hanvers Palace-Destroyed. Tymorae‘s Chapel - Destroyed, but with its gold vault un-looted, as yet. The Druid Grove was turned to ashes. Gaia Hall survived the initial chaos, because it was small and insignificant. The Indoor Market survived. The Lower Science College survived. The Abandoned Gold Mine - Very big, it connects to a large cave and lava tube system. It is quite full with peasants and others, who may be richer, but most were lost and starved to death or captured by its dark cruel, residents. I wonder who else has been disturbed in there?
The Stone Circle Teleport had been the scene of bloody conflict, surrounded by clerics and wizards trying to get out. Some got sent to random, forgotten, locations as they rushed their spells, without adequate supplies for what lay at the other places.
Most of the Ruling Council of Nine were killed by assassins among their own Guard. Bandits attacked the refugees, who were fleeing mainly to the west along the main Northern exit. The southern tunnel through the mountain intersected a cave system and way down to the Underdark. During the disaster and the lack of food, the guard posts watching over the exit were deserted and the Goblin tribes are making the most of it.
They have ransacked villages for slaves and prowl the ruins of the capital for treasure. Some of the national guard from the Red Sector, where the Southern Tunnel emerges among Nitan's Fingers, have been tracking one of the goblin bands that have been rampaging across the countryside.
The Battleground
Regards,
Ivor Cogdell
P.S. 18 May 2022 - Yes, this is still taking place, I'm halfway through the project, but was not sure if it was the right mood at the moment with what is actually going on in Ukraine.
P.P.S. 6 September - Just having another go at it. Work and holidays got in the way. Working out what went on in turn five was a bit of a nightmare since I was so rusty, I still have a couple of elements to work on.
I mislaid my photos, but will keep looking
