OoC: The Zenith of Madness

[Adwest]

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Expanding Country: Adwest
EC.'s Government Type: Absolute Monarchy w/ Aristocracy

Campaign Setting: 1588
Campaign Goal: Sindar-Astrasia (NPC)
Informational Links: Wiki

When did you last have an Expansion? August 2016 (expansion thwarted until May 2017)
When was the Expanding Country's last military conflict? Dosa 1584
Why do you seek to expand?
IC: Adwest wants to continue her imperial restoration
OoC: I want to flesh out Queen Sophia some more, and maybe do some war RP

Campaign Plot

It's been twenty plus years since the failed attempt to subjugate Westenne and only four years since Adwest managed to subdue that state into her rule, and momentum for imperial restoration is slowly disappearing among the powerbrokers in Adwestene society. Conflicts between nobles on the extent of their borders and powers and everything in between attempt to spiral out of control and unhinge the progress of the National Rejuvenation.

With these in mind, and motivated by her own personal ambitions and thoughts, Queen Sophia of Adwest takes matters into her own hands. Her sight is fixed on the west, and with her vassals squabbling, no better time exists for her to take the hilt of the sword and and finish what was begun three decades ago. Adwest is ready for war, and her monarch is more than willing to sit on a throne of skulls to restore old glory.

But war is dangerous business, and to appear so eager for it would spell almost immediate failure. Sophia would therefore turn to her own devices and her brother-in-law, the Grand Duke of Sindar-Astrasia, to bring about her vision. A notoriously pro-Adwestene royalist, the Grand Duke of SA attempts to abolish the SA parliament and rule by decree in order to merge with Adwest feel cool. But a country with such strong democratic institutions would not fold so easily, and the Grand Duke is met with armed opposition from his own government. Civil war erupts and Adwest intervenes on "humanitarian grounds" "that crazy bastard I recognize as their head of state asked me to grounds", freely entering eastern SA where the Grand Duke holds power. Attempts by Adwestenes to enter territory held by the democratic government is met with force, which formally makes Adwest intervene on the side of the Grand Duke.

Potential for Other Player Involvement

Lots of potential for both direct and indirect involvement. SA is part of that mutual defense treaty with others in the region, which could pull them. Outside powers could also possibly be involved, especially when treaties are called up and vested interests are brought to the fore.

How your country may evolve from success

The Queen becomes more powerful, and Adwestene imperial restoration will be considered complete for the most part when Adwest reaches the western coastline of the continent. This will mean Adwest will be less trouble for anyone in the region since it has been sated, and RP focus will shift to domestic matters somewhat.

How your country may evolve from defeat

The Queen and the aristocracy may possibly be deposed by anarchist forces, replaced by a constitutional monarchy headed by the Queen's exiled brother, or simply disintegrate into warring groups of nobles.

<how might other Players get involved in your campaign?>

They can oppose or support Adwestene's attempt at expansion with whatever means they deem fit for the situation.

Approved with highlighted modifications.

This will be the OoC thread for discussing things which may or may not happen in Adwest's final attempt to get some more of that sweet, sweet lebensraum (read: "living space" or territory)

You may also post your declarations of war against Adwest, here.

GLORY TO ADWEST, GREATEST COUNTRY EVER o7

[Alvino Castillon]

Blah blah blah Cynas shall defend its sovereign neighbor against Adwestenne aggression yadda yadda.

Let’s get ready to rumble then. ^_^

[Adwest]

Blah blah blah Cynas shall defend its sovereign neighbor against Adwestenne aggression yadda yadda.

Let’s get ready to rumble then. ^_^

Your puny heads will roll in the mud, your banner torn up, and your homes ransacked O_O

[Zabuza825]

Okay, so question.

I was told that in Kvaenna, there's now a MDP between a lot of the anti-Adwest countries. Chances are North Kolhar will have joined this too, seeking protection against South Kolhar and Adwest.

And if North Kolhar joined it, then South Kolhar would have sought an alliance with Adwest. For no other reason than to secure an alliance to counter the alliance that North Kolhar made.

Would Adwest accept such an offer? If so, would the start of this bring South Kolhar into the conflict?

Neither Kolhar actually wants a war at this time, but if one starts then they will (even if a little reluctantly) support whatever allies they have. And if they both get involved, it likely means a resumption of the war in Kolhar (and this time, both sides will try to finish the other off for good).

[Hadash]

Sindar-Astrasia should buy Mordvanian missiles.

[Ayzek]

Did you find someone to RP Sindar-Alstaria, btw, Fal? Or do I need to arrange stuff? <_<

[Adwest]

@Zab: Yes, Adwest would be fine pursuing an alliance with South Kolhar. With regards to your second question, it depends on whether or not the KTO (that anti-Adwest pact jealous of our land) deems what happens in Sindar-Astrasia as falling under the terms of their mutual defense clause.

@Hadash:

@Lines: No, I haven't. But I'll be playing the Grand Duke of SA. I guess I'll need someone for the other faction though.

[Alvino Castillon]

I’ll step up to play the other faction since it’d likely be working in tandem with Cynas. MDP and all that noise. Will's stepped up to play the Parliamentary forces. I briefed them on what's ongoing now.

[Alvino Castillon]

So I wanted to take a moment and note that no one is playing Falsea at this time. Given its alliance with Cynas, I would like to step up to play it since it would be working in tandem with Cynas at this point.

[Nentsia]

Nerysia, having a Treaty with Adwest, will get involved in support of Sophia. Either through an attack on Adwest directly (obliging Nerysia to come to Adwest's aid), or through Adwest's own request.