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| Action Id: 3741 | Crisis: | Participants: Marzio, Hadrian, Jaenelle, Braith, Cambria, Vitalis, Evelynn, Theron, Miranda and Strozza | |
| Status: Resolved | Submitted: Jan. 15, 2020, 3:59 a.m. | Public: True | GM: Fabulist |
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Silver: 1300000 Economic Resources: 2250 Military Resources: 2050 Social Resources: 3050 Action Points: 300 |
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Action by Marzio
The streets of Ostria will be filled with a grand military display in the first annual War Parade of the Hydra. The forces of the II Hydra Legion will be present in the streets of Ostria for a full week, where they will perform exhibits of military prowess from elaborate marching formations from foot soldiers as well as highly skilled and precision cavalry movements. The week will culminate in a day of military contests including swordsmanship, jousting, and archery. The goal of the weeklong events is to create an aura of prestige for the soldiers of the II Hydra Legion to encourage more citizens to enlist for training, and to instill a scenario where Ostria's children dream of the day they can join such an elite force as well.
Action by Miranda
Being a former Sword of, Knight of, and Infantry Commander of Gemecitta, Miranda knows what it means to give impressive demonstrations of fighting skills. Now, newly Mazetti and wife of the new Marshal, Ostria can benefit from her expertise. Along with a specialized group of soldiers, Miranda leads a team in a demonstration of fighting skills highlighting precision routines, impressive displays of technique and strength! It's all very coordinated, much like a synchronized swim team, but better with pointy swords, scimitars, and the colors of Mazetti in Gold, Blue, and White. Hydras are stylized upon the uniforms which are crisp and clean.
Action by Cambria
Cambria, though she will be present and visible during the parade itself, does most of her work behind the scenes. She manages the details, large and small, coordinates with the various points of contact, and in general makes certain that everything runs smoothly so that on the grand day itself, the parade goes off without a hitch. Only when one is fully prepared and ready to respond with back-ups can standing before the gathered citizens as a figure both serene and glorious be possible. And that is just what the Hydra of Ostria desires.
Action by Hadrian
The people need to hear the voice of their Duchess and in this case they get a Voice of their Duchess. The Hydra of Ostria wants them! The fighting men and women of the Hydra Legions require their support and camaraderie! As the dangers of the world turn their attentions haphazardly about, Ostria must ever be prepared to defend the Walled City. He speaks of the honor given to House Mazetti for each who joins the ranks. He speaks of the honor those who join bring upon themselves and their families. He speaks of the compensation that those who serve are afforded; because sometimes it's simply silver that talks. He brings up the past Marshal of Ostria, Lord Valerio Mazetti, and his heroism. The newest Marshal of Ostria, Lord Marzio Mazetti, long may he prosper in his role as a defender of Ostria is also given ample acclaim from the ruling seat of Ostria. Hadrian speaks of the great work that Lord Marzio has undertaken as the General of the II Hydra Legion, which has formed the backbone of House Mazetti's military. While the Guardians of Ostria are highly selective of those who earn such a distinction and the Glaivedancers are chosen from birth, the Hydra Legions still require those patriots of Ostria ready to defend it against all who would dare lift a hand against it, but also those who wish to pursue peace through strength of arms. Overall Hadrian spends his time among the people, spinning words and promoting the perception among the people that to serve the Hydra is a worthy, honorable ambition. Maybe those who show themselves to be truly exemplary will even find themselves counted among the ranks of the elite and celebrated III Hydra Legion!
Action by Theron
As Minister of Allegiance and a Guardian, Theron is fully behind the idea to gather military support. So he puts on a display of swordsmanship, and his Hydra Snakeskin armor. His meanuevers will not simply be from the style of duels, but of the first steps he learned as a Guardian. Strength. Control. Skill. Pride. All such things on display. He will also take some time to speak with recruits, and would-be recruits directly. Guardian secrets of course, not revealed.
Action by Braith
Braith is a spinner of tales and words and easily uses what she has learned about the Mazetti to greatly embellish their good deeds. She sways the views by discussing the grand showing of the Duchy and its finely adorned military. The Duke and Duchess know best how to serve their people and make certain Ostria is safe. No one else could certainly do it better. Such poise and stoic stature from each well trained and hewn figure (no matter if they don't all match in size and don't march to the same beat all the time) they are impeccable specimen! True to the heart of the people and not only for Ostria but if ever the Compact needed, one could be certain the Duchy of Ostria would certainly provide and oh what a sight it would be!
Action by Evelynn
Alessia, the self-professed face of the glaivedancers, will put on her typical performance for the masses in her striking snakeskin and steelsilk armor. In the hopes of boosting morale, admiration and also potentially luring recruits.
Action by Vitalis
Vitalis is a man of physical poetry, coordination, movement, resonance. It is how he does what he does, the Ghost of Ostria, appearing where no one was, disappearing from plain sight, tracking across trackless wastes, slipping bonds, and living to tell. Those feats are impressive, but to the various martial displays, Vitalis adds his experience training others to do what he does, blunting any doubts harbored by those observing they 'could never do that.' He'll show them through courses and games focused on combat and elusion that, in fact... they very much can.
Action by Strozza
Strozza will be providing a display of the Ostrian Navy's skill and talent. Precision maneuvering off the coast, war-games reenacting military victories, ETC, all to show the vast capability of the fleet's skill to show how well Ostria is defended and grows in supremacy at sea.
Action by Jaenelle
Jaenelle has been planning to take a tour of the Lyceum for some time, and it is especially important now. Ostria is located in the Southern left hand side of the Lyceum, so it is perfectly positioned to start the tour off, and with Mazetti being recently elevated to a ducal house it is important for the people of Ostria to meet the Archduchess that their liege has sworn direct fealty to.
The beginning of Jaenelle's tour just so happens to coincide with War Parade of the Hydra so it is fortuitous that not only will Jae be entertained in watching the might of the Ostria people but she will be able to assist in the message of honor in serving and protecting, hope that in doing so peace will come to the Lyceum and Ostria, and the pride and prosperity that comes from the auspicious positions that those in House Mazetti's military are risen to. Should she call her banners, she wants them to know that she has witnessed their greatness and what they can accomplish.
To show her gratitude to Mouse Mazetti for hosting her in such grand fashion for the beginning of her tour, the Ostria military and those that have excelled in the War Parade's games, the Archduchess will aide in sponsoring the parade with a donation of one million silver to continue to show her support to the Ostria people even after she has departed for other areas on the Lyceum Tour.
Result
The military parade is a smashing success. The columns of proud warriors in their best armor, marching in perfect rhythm, handsome smiles and gleams of pride in their Lycene eyes makes for a spectacular show. The newly appointed Marshal successfully gathers the forces of the II Hydra Legion and drills them until their moves are seamless and instinctive.
Miranda’s efforts in leading a demonstration of precision fighting garners plenty of awe and cheers, while Theron’s personal demonstration is met with equal raucous cheers. While Strozza’s sailors are limited to ground maneuvers, they still manage to inspire cheers with their rope tricks and nimble moves. Alessia’s glaivedancing inspires numerous youths, eyes made starry by the lithe show of grace and strength put on display. And for all those that might quail and think that they could never achieve such things for themselves, well, there is Vitalis offering on the fly instruction in small, achievable goals to inspire belief and motivate even the doubters to join ranks.
Hadrian and Braith work the crowd with stirring speeches, seeding rumors and whispers, increasing the sense of personal pride in the Mazetti. Cambria’s skills in organizing the routes, calculating needs and assessing risks and cost-benefit analysis ensures that while disruptive to day to day business, no one is excessively hindered by the event, creating far more goodwill than annoyance.
When Jaenelle appears, the crowd roars its approval of the Archduchess-Regent, clearly honored by the presence of the Princess that has come to embody all that is Lycene in manner, grace and style. So much so that few if any even recall that she was born to Thrax.
When all is said and done, Mazetti welcomes a healthy crop of new recruits, increasing the size of their infantry, pike, archers and cavalry but substantial numbers.