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Post by Gamemaster on Jan 26, 2007 1:12:22 GMT -5
Galan says, "The troops are ready for inspection and the parade and speech have been announced. Crowds are already gathering."
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Post by Kortelan on Jan 26, 2007 1:47:16 GMT -5
Kortelen smiled "Good good. Show me to them. I am paying for how many men? Also every man in the parade shall walk. We shall all walk because the common man must walk and this parade is to show the common man his government and if we do not walk we will send messages that we are better then him. I do not know about you but I know I am a farmer's son and that does not make me any better then anyone but nor does it make me any worse."
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Post by Gamemaster on Jan 26, 2007 21:25:05 GMT -5
All the soldiers of the provincial garrison are assembled on the parade ground near the main barracks in Bakoya Kajak, the capital, when Ulor Kortelan and his entourage arrive.
The assembled troops are very impressive. There are well over a thousand of them, organized into three Kantoro.
The leading officers greet the Ulor and introduce themselves.
"I am Ekanor Falan (Lieutenant General ) Tylifon," said their leader to the Ulor, bowing a slight courteous bow. "I am the commander of all Imperial troops garrisoned in the province."
The Ulor smiles and bows in return as protocol demands. He notices that Tylifon is a Slythian name.
Ekanor Falan Tylifon says in Zekresh, "Allow me to introduce my kantoro commanders. Commanding the 1st Kantora Kajakan Tros is Gurikan Halimuk. Commanding the 2nd Kantora Kajakan Tros is Gurikan Yatyva. Commanding the 3rd Kantora Kajakan Tros is Gurikan Daan."
The Ulor and the officers exchange bows. Ulor Kortelan notices that there is not a single Verronese officer among them. Daan is a Baaniferian name and the other two are Zekresh names.
The Ulor turns to Galan, his advisor, and the other assistants and servants he brought from the palace. "Divide into three groups, one for each kantora. Each of you take a section of the line of troops and count it. We'll total up the results."
"What's that?" Ekanor Falan Tylifon asks.
"We'll be counting the troops."
"They're not all here," Tylifon says quickly.
"Are there another kantora somewhere?" the Ulor asks.
"No, it's just that some are on sick call and other are on leave."
"Well then we'll count the ones who are here," the Ulor says.
"Why?" Tylifon asks.
"I'll explain later. Let us begin the inspection."
Ulor Kortelan and the officers walks along the three lines of soldiers on the parade ground. Most of them are armed with spears and shields. Some have swords, but by no means all. Most have helmets and tunics of ring mail armour, but not all. Some of the weapons and armour are rusty. Many of the troops seem to be in poor physical shape. Some are far from young.
As if that's not enough, when Galan totals up the counts of the troops, he says, there are only 1,157 men here, including the officers. Full strength of a kantora is 1,000 men and there are three kantoro here.
"We're under strength," Ekanor Falan Tylifon says, "The regional headquarters at Kast Yvar hasn't sent us any reinforcements for over a year."
The Ulor frowns.
"Shall I give the order to begin the parade?" Tylifon asks.
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Post by Kortelan on Jan 27, 2007 1:22:21 GMT -5
Kortelen glares at Ekanor Falan Tylifon. "Are you suggesting that I shall parade around my city with this sorry sight that you call three kantoro? This is one and a half kantoro and thats only if you count the men that are in no shape to fight. Go back to the garrisons now. I will march with my own personal guard and staff. That will be all Tylifon." He pauses, turning to Galan and starts speaking in Verronese "This group is a sorry sight. Remind me to write to the capital about it. Also the lack of Verronese officers is distressing. Its like they expect a rebellion and any Verronese officers will side with me over the empire so they take away the pride of serving as an officer for one of our home provinces." Kortelen nether knows nor cares if any of the officers standing near him can speak Verronese.
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Post by Gamemaster on Jan 27, 2007 2:19:18 GMT -5
Tylifon looks upset, turns and leaves without another word. Soon, orders are being given for the troops to return to their barracks.
The Rizado Kajakan Tros (North Bearland Guards) are in top shape and ready to march in the parade.
Galan says, "Shall we go? The people are waiting for a parade and a speech."
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Post by Kortelan on Jan 27, 2007 15:18:30 GMT -5
Kortelen smiles to Galan. "Yes we shall." He walks away from the parade grounds and starts down the main streets and the parade route (OOC: which I assume to be mapped out already) which will end on the steps of the capital building for his speech.
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Post by Gamemaster on Jan 28, 2007 3:53:40 GMT -5
One hundred North Bearland Guards carrying battle axes parade through the streets of Bakoya Kajak. They are very impressive. So is the new Ulor marching at the head of the parade.
The people line the streets watching the parade pass by. Some cheer, but mostly they are curious.
The parade reaches the Ulor's palace where a larger crowd has gathered. This is where it was announced that the Ulor would give his speech.
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Post by Kortelan on Jan 28, 2007 12:52:33 GMT -5
Kortelen walks to the first landing on the steps of his palace and then turns to look at his people. "People of the North Bear Land," he began speaking in Verronese, "I am your new Ulor. I have spent my short time in office doing two things. One of these things is to make a census to see how many people there are in this province. The second and more important thing is I have been working to stop the corruption in this province left by your last Ulor. Like most of you I am a Verron but I am not originally from here I am from West Bear Land. I have tried several business ventures in my life and most of them have ended up failing because my ideas are too grand to be practical, but as the son of a farmer I have spend a large part of my life leading peasant groups farm. I am not your Ulor because I know someone who knows someone in the capital, I am your Ulor because I have shown that I can work well in leadership positions. This parade I just finished was going to be huge. I had planned on my leading my body guards and all three thousand of our army. Then when I inspected them I found there to be only one thousand five hundred. These one thousand five hundred were poorly equipped and in even poorer physical shape. But what stopped me was the fact that none of the officers were Verronese. The pigs at the capital act like we will revolt and they need people they can trust to command their forces. They forgot that over seven hundred years ago they got lucky and won a war that we should have won. They forgot that we are among the oldest provinces in this empire. But most of all they forget it is the Verronese who created this empire." the last sentence he was shouting his voice charged with passion. "I want you to go to your homes tonight content that you are being led by a man who is looking out for you. After I have finished up this corruption business I will use your tax money to start programs to help you. I will teach farmers new and better ways of farming to use along side the ways us farmers have been using for centuries. I will find ways for businesses to be more successful. Finished products that enter our province will be taxed at a greater rate to help local business. I will create a fleet of boats to hunt down smugglers. I will make our province the envy of the known world. This I promise you today. When I learn of progress I will make another speech to you. I will keep you informed. Good day." he says stopping waiting for their response.
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Post by Gamemaster on Jan 28, 2007 20:54:33 GMT -5
The crowd bursts into applause. Perhaps not as enthusiastic as the Ulor might have wished for, but they appear to be pleasantly surprised by his words.
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Post by Kortelan on Jan 28, 2007 21:44:39 GMT -5
He smiles and politely bows to his people. After he finishes bowing he motions Galan to him as he turns around and starts walking up the rest of the stairs into the palace. "Galan we have much to do. I want you to prepare several pieces of our finest paper. I have several letters I wish to write. I need the names of the army officers in this region, also I need the names of the best shipbuilders. Assemble the entirety of the government workers. I wish to have a meeting with them, also arrange for a meeting with some Verronese people who are very proud of their heritage and may do something....rash if given the chance." He said the last sentence quietly making sure no one would hear.
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Post by Gamemaster on Jan 29, 2007 20:11:12 GMT -5
Galan is surprised, "Your excellency, do you really require the names of all the officers in the whole North Peninsula Region? Or just the commanders? Or do you mean all the officers in the province?"
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Post by Kortelan on Jan 29, 2007 20:48:44 GMT -5
"Hmmm the commanders in the region and the officers in the province should be good enough. Yes that should be good. I have a lot I want to do and the sooner it gets done the better."
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Post by Gamemaster on Jan 31, 2007 18:12:05 GMT -5
Galan rushes into the Ulor's office several days later carrying a sack full of scrolls.
"I have some of the information you asked for, your excellency," Galan says.
He pulls out a scroll and says, "the three best shipbuilders in all the Empire are located at Verronia in Kajakan Yost. Their names are
Delfan & Company Nervanin & Sons Verronia Shipyards"
Galan says, "Although I am sure you share my pride that all the best shipbuilders are Verronese, if you wish to know about other shipbuilders, there are some good ones in Nysarinda, Zekran and Trayavix."
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Post by Gamemaster on Jan 31, 2007 18:23:08 GMT -5
Galan says, "As for the patriotic Verronese, I have invited the members of the Verron Rond (Bear Society in Verronese) to meet with you. They are an ancient patriotic society."
"And here is some very fine parchment paper for writing letters."
"Also, the government workers are all assembled in the courtyard waiting for you."
"Lastly," Galan says, pulling out the second to last scroll," I have here a list of the garrison commanders of every province in the North Peninsula Region, our region."
Galan opened the scroll for the Ulor and it read as follows:
Kast Regional Commander: Gurikan Falan Gamuk Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Balmuk
Frayethay Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Steldranuk
Yormukan Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Ferigon
Uvinshakh Voint Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Tildan
Slythia Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Korinyva
Nass Mysktia Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Oslan
Kajakan Yost Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Yervin
Kajakan Folon Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan An Op
Kajakan Tros Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Tylifon
Ferillyan Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Karvo Lippanit Nyarl
Iluvan Shasif Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Yatyva Cledman
Tanan Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Dulimuk
Otlor Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Kerigon
Vipathan Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Javeen
Vumman Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Zanyva
Flitran Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Tanathandrum
Lastilan Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Besig
Shasan Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Sternin
Yusha Fonan Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Olomuk
Vinrat Troslot Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Keligan
Vinrat Trosazh Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Erian
Zurithani Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Pelasig
Zurian Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Toman
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Post by Gamemaster on Jan 31, 2007 18:45:25 GMT -5
Galan took out the last scroll and said, "This is the list of officers in the Imperial garrison in our province." With that, he unrolled the scroll and presented it to the Ulor.
The scroll read:
Kajakan Tros Provincial Garrison Commander: Ekanor Falan Tylifon Second in Command: Gurikan Naluk Quartermaster: Ekanor Dramuk
1st Kantora Kajakan Tros Gurikan Halimuk Ekanor Lorgan Ekanor Worfen Ekanor Kaliagin
2nd Kantora Kajakan Tros Gurikan Yatyva Ekanor Havuk Ekanor Grandanadran Ekanor Volar
3rd Kantora Kajakan Tros Gurikan Daan Ekanor Talan Ekanor Iogan Ekanor Stolan
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