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Constables of Icefia / Re: The War
« on: August 24, 2011, 10:09:46 PM »
At first there did not seem to be a war going on at all. Little changed right away but after a few weeks the absence of the legions garrisoned near the cities became more noticeable. Fewer men were seen on the streets, women had more money to spend but less food was available in the markets and there was less need for laborers and craftsmen as the women made due with what they had, reluctant to make major decisions without their husbands. Many young men volunteered and craftsmen followed the legions knowing their services would be needed.
The High King gathered six Othueyn, Warhosts or Legions in the Common Tongue, into three armies, Eynaeclos in the language of the Court, the largest formations seen since the end of the War of Technology and marched west. For weeks there was no news but on the day before the Day of Magic the elves attacked the northern army and were repulsed. As winter comes harder and faster in the north and west after that engagement the armies were forced to encamp.
This is all that has occurred in the war as we begin. However, in the Kingdom's cities a different war has also begun.
The High King gathered six Othueyn, Warhosts or Legions in the Common Tongue, into three armies, Eynaeclos in the language of the Court, the largest formations seen since the end of the War of Technology and marched west. For weeks there was no news but on the day before the Day of Magic the elves attacked the northern army and were repulsed. As winter comes harder and faster in the north and west after that engagement the armies were forced to encamp.
This is all that has occurred in the war as we begin. However, in the Kingdom's cities a different war has also begun.