By 744, I now have the opportunity to declare my first war. A ducal conquest of Lucca. FOR GREAT JUSTICE!!!
I defeat their armies very quickly, as I outnumber them. Ironically, I am attacked by "tuscan raiders" twice during the ensuing siege. Alas, it is not enough, and they quickly succumb and Rolando claims his second county!
Just in time, however, I get the other claim I need.
Things are coming up good for Rolando di Haggia! The war for Siena is quick as well. Rolando has good martial ability and so he outnumbers most of his neighbors. In time, he will be the first Duke of Tuscany. All he must do is wait until he has enough gold. Nearly 200 gold in fact. I suppose it's for purchasing the new crown? I'm not sure. Alas, in the meantime I will send ole chancellor to claim the county of Pisa. It is ruled by a republic holding, so I won't be able to hold it myself, but it will make a fine vassal and, eventually I can make it it's own merchant republic to rival some of the others in the area.
I defeat their armies very quickly, as I outnumber them. Ironically, I am attacked by "tuscan raiders" twice during the ensuing siege. Alas, it is not enough, and they quickly succumb and Rolando claims his second county!
Just in time, however, I get the other claim I need.
Things are coming up good for Rolando di Haggia! The war for Siena is quick as well. Rolando has good martial ability and so he outnumbers most of his neighbors. In time, he will be the first Duke of Tuscany. All he must do is wait until he has enough gold. Nearly 200 gold in fact. I suppose it's for purchasing the new crown? I'm not sure. Alas, in the meantime I will send ole chancellor to claim the county of Pisa. It is ruled by a republic holding, so I won't be able to hold it myself, but it will make a fine vassal and, eventually I can make it it's own merchant republic to rival some of the others in the area.