http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/ 2021-06-03T21:07:43+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/ http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2009-04-28T12:21:14+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/news:0?rev=1240921274&do=diff News in the world of Crusade! is distributed by two major methods - from the pulpit and through private letters. Much is passed on to populations at large by priests and imams (though information often corrupted and inflamed). More is passed on by private correspondents, who write letters to the rich and important, describing the major news and events of their area, for which they are paid a small fee by the recipients. All are assumed to have access to the latter and naturally hear news of the … text/html 2009-05-04T18:05:12+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/news:1?rev=1241460312&do=diff News Turn 1 - At the Midwinter of 1186 We see out now this year of 1186 at this time and the Covenant of Peace is called in the precincts of the former palace of Cleopatra on the sea frontage of Alexandria. Great calamities and joys have been seen in this past year in equal measure and now we look to see what may be done to consider those futures that the great and the good may make for all of the rest of us. text/html 2009-05-11T14:57:42+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/news:2?rev=1242053862&do=diff News Turn 2 - At the Midwinter of 1187 We see out now this year of 1187 at this time and the Covenant of Peace is called amidst the steps and benches of the Senate building in Constantinople, largest and richest city of the world. Great calamities and joys have been seen in this past year in equal measure and now we look to see what may be done to consider those futures that the great and the good may make for all of the rest of us. text/html 2009-05-18T14:30:33+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/news:3?rev=1242657033&do=diff The winter of 1188 approaches among the many turmoils already having taken place. The Peace of the Covenant is being prepared and all are summoned to the cosmopolitan streets of Antioch, to talk and resolve their many, many differences in a city that has been held in many hands. So the heads of those many hands must come and settle the disputes of the wars and arguments of queens, princes, generals and statesmen. text/html 2009-05-25T19:33:59+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/news:4?rev=1243280039&do=diff The winter of 1189 approaches among the many turmoils already having taken place. The Peace of the Covenant comes again and mighty feasts are being prepared amongst the broken streets and homes of Baghdad, the glorious yet tortured jewel of the desert suns. All are summoned to talk their business and politics and scandals, the people of the Levant and beyond watching not what arguments shall stand or fall and which nations shall collapse this day. text/html 2009-06-01T16:50:17+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/news:5?rev=1243875017&do=diff The winter of 1190 approaches, and the year hangs weary with the burden of war and death it has carried. The Peace of the Covenant is called upon the broken city of Rome, and preparations are made for the great meetings of the powerful and famous as best they can be. All are summoned to talk their business, politics and scandals, the people of the Levant and beyond watching what arguments shall stand or fall and which nations shall collapse this day. text/html 2009-06-09T14:32:58+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/news:6?rev=1244557978&do=diff The winter of 1191 approaches, and the whole world is ready to take ship to the Byzantine resort of Limasol, Cyprus. Spas, baths, beaches and all manner of entertainments - with any hope, a fitting place to relax and speak of the troubles and tribulations of the Levant. text/html 2009-06-15T14:59:08+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/news:7?rev=1245077948&do=diff The winter of 1192 approaches, and the whole world seems still to throng the streets and countryside around Jerusalem. Great pilgrimages of all the faiths have been lead here, and now it is the turn of all the great and the good to return to the City of God. For it seems all the affairs of the Levant shall be settled here today in a way that shall endure for generations. text/html 2009-07-11T12:20:02+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/news:armageddon?rev=1247314802&do=diff Basilus's Last Laugh The Iori Wastes Soundtrack: Dragonforce - Soldiers of the Wasteland <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg8VFMZ6_g8> Pope Peter arrives with not a small amount of ceremony in Georgia, where he is welcomed to the royal court with pomp and dignity. The throne-room has been revamped, and some master craftsman has wrought a dual throne upon which Queen Tamar and King Pyotr sit below a now completely gilded dragon skeleton. They enter into some discussion about the disturbing v… text/html 2009-10-13T09:32:31+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/news:bm?rev=1255426351&do=diff The Metaphysics Metaphysics Divine/Ancient Powers The special powers granted to those aligned either to TOW or the Others. Divine Powers Ancient Powers Magic The magic system and all the spells that were available Hedge Magic Witchcraft Alchemy Symbolic Magic Invocation Hermetic Magic text/html 2009-07-11T12:21:10+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/news:eternity?rev=1247314870&do=diff The Golden Host Sickness in the Black Forest Healing of Byzantium The Messiah Armageddon The Aftermath Individual Eternities in Character Bios text/html 2009-07-11T12:15:03+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/news:healing_of_byzantium?rev=1247314503&do=diff One Emperor From “The Roman Empire in the 12th Century” by A. S. Stamper. “Following the events of the Year of Three Emperors it became clear that Emperor Alexios, in alliance with Basilopraetor Michael, would inevitably be the victor of the ongoing Civil War. At the meeting of the Peace of the Covenant at Midwinter 1192 all three claimants attended. Unfortunately we have only the correspondence and events that followed that meeting to guide us as to the agreements and deals reached in Jerus… text/html 2009-10-12T21:40:31+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/news:manticore?rev=1255383631&do=diff City of Al-Mantykorii All: The first veils of Night fall on the plagued city. Shrieks from the innocent fill the night, accompanied by shrill, yet beautiful pipe music. The howls of Beasts accompany the mournful tune. At the ruins of the gates, a lone, colossal figure strides on all fours, it's devilish countenance illuminated by the final ragged tears of sunlight in this umbral veil. As it's shadow falls, the sands turn black, burning in it's unnatural presence. Behind the sulking creature… text/html 2009-07-12T00:03:03+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/news:sickness_in_the_black_forest?rev=1247356983&do=diff The Walking Diseased, The Birth of Monsters, and The Fall of The Knights Hospitalier Preparations More and more stories of monster sightings reach the ears of those watching the Black forest. Strange abominations neither animal nor man, offenses to heaven formed of little more than offensive flesh. Amongst their number, the dying and sickened, possessed of some strange compulsion. Even stories of Knights baring the arms of the Hospital of Saint John, attacking hunters and livestock. All local… text/html 2009-07-11T12:28:02+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/news:the_aftermath?rev=1247315282&do=diff An extract from 'Trials of Our Fathers', written by Nira binti Qun, first discovered in 1454. “A sort of calm descended upon the world, or so my father had described it to me. He was fortunate to attend the meeting of the Peace of the Covenant that year, and though everyone he met bore long and haggard faces, as the days of the meeting progressed all began to change. Starting with but a few, the discussions and arguments became more lively, more heated, but not filled with hate or anger, but wi… text/html 2009-07-11T12:09:51+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/news:the_golden_host?rev=1247314191&do=diff The Armies Prepare A report to the Court of King Philip of France from his emissary to the Kingdom of Jerusalem “Preparations for the war began in Jerusalem. Getan de Reys organised the supplies for the great armies of the holy Land as they assembled to ride out against the Golden Host. The best weapons and armour were provided by the craftsmen and artisans of the Levant and enough rations to ensure the army could safely reach and return from the battle were donated by the Jewish farmers. Lea… text/html 2009-07-11T12:16:00+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/news:the_messiah?rev=1247314560&do=diff On The Death of The Messiah, The Fall of The Dancer, and The End of The Djinn Courts Flight From Jerusalem As the armies of the Morningstar gather to the north the armies of the Kingdom begin to gather around the walls of the great citadel. Within the castle the messiah is guarded at all times by forces sent by the Pope, Siddig and members of MWPJFRMSFA:FJASPPC lead by Elizer ben Nathan. Philip of Jerusalem's Royal Guard also watch over the young monarch at all times, ensuring he remains safe …