Post by chaste on Aug 24, 2016 10:28:23 GMT
Greetings!!!
I will get right into it. Here are our current options.
We ally with Odins Scorn. We get a powerful ally willing to defend and fight for us (aggressively!), we get new trade, training, and general assistance.
The obvious path this leads us down:
We ally with Odins, Wintervale allies with the Smith and the Romans (They are already allied with the smith, and the Romans are neighbours to them, they will ally).
We become the Norths enemy, we would literally be surrounded by our enemies, Odins attacks and wins against Aynor Keep, and then either Wintervale or the Romans.
We become the first target for Wintervale and the Romans (we are the easiest to wipe out, the bigger claim and least combat trained, taking us out first is simply their easiest and first option, cutting us off from Odins and leaving Odins to fight for themselves therefore becoming a more realistic target.)
Or
We ally with Wintervale. Perhaps, we may have to swear fealty. We gain the Smith as an ally, and possibly the Romans.
We are near our allies, anything Odins brings to us means we will be defended quickly, however Wintervale alone is only three/four men. Odins may simply win. (Unless the Romans do ally).
Wintervale and the Romans take down Odins, we are surrounded by allies and protected, and Odins stays in the south.
Here is my idea.
At the present time: I've delayed any decisions. We get the outter stone wall up ASAP, including the front wall and gate. We also get up the claim-line wooden fence. This is done before our Shogun returns and therefore we have Some defenses before our decision.
We speak with Wintervale and discuss their alliance with the Romans. We make it known that we will only ally (NOT swear fealty) with them if they ally with the Romans, and can prove as much in written declaration or verbal oath from the Romans themselves.
If this happens, we ally with the North. We cannot truly afford to reside surrounded by enemies.
If the Romans do not ally with Wintervale, we ally with Odins Scorn to ensure our safety from the Romans, Wintervale may choose to leave us as neutral allies, the Romans have proven they demand fealty.
This is my idea, I welcome any and all opinions, fears and discussion.
For information:
Wintervale - 3 Samurai (expecting more)
Smiths - 1 Samurai (maybe 2)
Tavern - 1 Samurai (maybe)
Romans - 6 Samurai (maybe)
Odins - 12 Samuari (definitely)
Northwest claims - Wintervale, Romans, Aynor Keep, Earth Huggers, Anzen Haven.
Southern claim - Odins Scorn
Okusama Shanta
I will get right into it. Here are our current options.
We ally with Odins Scorn. We get a powerful ally willing to defend and fight for us (aggressively!), we get new trade, training, and general assistance.
The obvious path this leads us down:
We ally with Odins, Wintervale allies with the Smith and the Romans (They are already allied with the smith, and the Romans are neighbours to them, they will ally).
We become the Norths enemy, we would literally be surrounded by our enemies, Odins attacks and wins against Aynor Keep, and then either Wintervale or the Romans.
We become the first target for Wintervale and the Romans (we are the easiest to wipe out, the bigger claim and least combat trained, taking us out first is simply their easiest and first option, cutting us off from Odins and leaving Odins to fight for themselves therefore becoming a more realistic target.)
Or
We ally with Wintervale. Perhaps, we may have to swear fealty. We gain the Smith as an ally, and possibly the Romans.
We are near our allies, anything Odins brings to us means we will be defended quickly, however Wintervale alone is only three/four men. Odins may simply win. (Unless the Romans do ally).
Wintervale and the Romans take down Odins, we are surrounded by allies and protected, and Odins stays in the south.
Here is my idea.
At the present time: I've delayed any decisions. We get the outter stone wall up ASAP, including the front wall and gate. We also get up the claim-line wooden fence. This is done before our Shogun returns and therefore we have Some defenses before our decision.
We speak with Wintervale and discuss their alliance with the Romans. We make it known that we will only ally (NOT swear fealty) with them if they ally with the Romans, and can prove as much in written declaration or verbal oath from the Romans themselves.
If this happens, we ally with the North. We cannot truly afford to reside surrounded by enemies.
If the Romans do not ally with Wintervale, we ally with Odins Scorn to ensure our safety from the Romans, Wintervale may choose to leave us as neutral allies, the Romans have proven they demand fealty.
This is my idea, I welcome any and all opinions, fears and discussion.
For information:
Wintervale - 3 Samurai (expecting more)
Smiths - 1 Samurai (maybe 2)
Tavern - 1 Samurai (maybe)
Romans - 6 Samurai (maybe)
Odins - 12 Samuari (definitely)
Northwest claims - Wintervale, Romans, Aynor Keep, Earth Huggers, Anzen Haven.
Southern claim - Odins Scorn
Okusama Shanta