Claiming the Mountain [Xuefeng vs Varesia]

[radio]

 

From the desk of the Shogun is a letter sent across the Empire of Gakaiyo, first the announcement given to the people. Soldiers prepare for battle, the streets bustle, the sound of steel to grindstone.
 

The realm has requested our hand to be raised and in my return, so it shall be.

 

The land of Varesia was formed by some members that once wore the colors of our Empire proud. Yet their faces were not shown in our time of greatest need. Instead do they wallow in drugs, undead and fel. Long has it been something which I have looked towards in distaste as they remain so close. In times have they acted against us and in turn we have acted against them.

 

We march for the first time since our losses in the Atrellyan invasion where we found victory despite great sacrifice. Let us not forget the same fire we carried there. Let them not forget our strength, let them feel our unending spirit.

 
From the same desk another is sent, this time to the southern mountain and those in charge.
 

The first time I heard of your nation was when your leader attacked me and those close to me while I was scouting the lands. A man after death, who chased their end. The following month was their life spared again as they answered my question, claiming that they attacked me in seeking attention, they wished to be seen.

 

We see you, worry not.
 

In the years which followed your lands have chosen to wallow in drugs, undead and fel. In the years before that there were other issues to handle, things far more important than tents upon a southern slope.
 

Now you reach too far, now you seek to lay claims to lands promised to another. Now you look to make trouble in the extended realm as they look to remove a far more imposing threat.
 

You may surrender. My home awaits your presence.

If you do not, your buildings will crumble and you will be made no more. This stain is to be removed from the mountain and its history.

 

Objective: To lay claim to or otherwise destroy the lands of Varesia.
Date: TBD

[radio]

The Forces of Xuefeng march upon the mountain as the once residents flee.
 
[Due to a lack of response this raid is being claimed as a forfeit unless a force steps forward within three days. If you would like to make yourself known as an opposing force feel free to send a message in the Council chat or DM me @fanafan74
 
A more telling post will be given on the final day.]

[radio]

 

The samurai of Xuefeng march south. Crunch of hooves over deep snow filling the realm, echoing in the beat of heavy drum that signals each step. Ruby banners sway and the phoenix rises upon its tapestry. Lofted as a screech which pierces the ear of all who oppose thunders on high, they very same call which plays as soothing melody for the forces beneath.

 

Phoenix feathers rain upon the invading force, dark plumage that melt against snow and keep company warm despite the north's climate. Beats of its wings, purple streaks through the sky and swoop over a trio of horses which lead the company.
 
At its head, a woman carrying the eyes of ruby which reflect their banners. Their left flank hosts a large drakanite bearing great wings of ebon black. And upon the rightmost flank, dark feathered wings stretch from a lean frame, another swoop of the phoenix landing upon the shoulder of said rider as all come to pause before the mountain pass and last stretch before arriving upon the abandoned lands of Varesia.
 
[8:30 PM EST, Monday 12/30]