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I've been reading a lot of AARs lately and thought of writing my own. I'm new on the forums but I've been playing the game for awhile. I'm very open to suggestions and criticism. So thanks for looking and I hope you comment.
I'm trying to go for a monologue/internal struggle type of story. I hope it's interesting.
The setting
1187. The tension between the Crusaders and their Muslim neighbors is at it's height. Tripoli, the latest Crusader state, has already suffered from a civil war and the population is not content with it's Christian ruler. The task of securing the holy land now falls upon Raymond Saint-Gilles, whose faith will be tested.
I take it you're going to use the ingame pre-Hattan 1187 file and not my post-Hattan Third Crusade one. Are you going to simulate the invasion? or leave the kingdom and just scheme to be put in charge of it?
Thanks.
Yeah, the ingame one. I've left it for now, and just seeing where it goes from there. =)
Sadly, I was almost finished with the first part when firefox crashed...it'll be awhile now but I plan to have it tonight.
I honestly didn't know too much about the time period until I researched for this. Very interesting. I like your 'fix', i'll be sure to play with it later.
It is my task to govern Tripoli to the best of my ability after my father was murdered........The Hashshashin. It is remarkable how a man can travel across Europe and the Mediterranean, only to be killed in their sleep. My father was a noble man, and only wished to die with dignity upon the battlefield like his father. I can only hope for that glory.
The King of Jerusalem is too weak for the responsibility he holds. He does not have the wisdom, nor the faith, to secure a kingdom in the name of our Lord. Too often I have seen his mercy to our enemies and too long he has done nothing for our kingdom.
My sister Melisende and my wife, Eschive, have been very helpful. Their love and advice has kept me, and through me, this land together. Without their support, and that of God, Tripoli would fall.
It is difficult to control a populace that hates you, but I'm sure they can be convinced that what they believe is wrong, and the truth will be shown to them. They will realize in time. Internal problems can be solved easily...it is the outside I am worried about.
Along my border is an emirate of only one province...and the fool has yet to secure support from the larger countries around him. Wait.....the Emirate of Assassin......my father....the coincidence is too great....he has sealed his fate. They shall be crushed.
I immediately set out with 1900 men, and they are defeated within a month. Guy of Jerusalem also declares war...to steal my glory no doubt, but the battle is over before his armies could leave their borders. All is going well.
Until Guy is tempted by the heathens with gold. This is unbelievable! The man entrusted with the Holy Land declares peace for coins. He has betrayed me, our kingdom, and God. Perhaps I can improve relations with Bohemond of Antioch in order to create a new kingdom, one without such corruption and greed, a kingdom of Heaven.
I am greatly surprised by the knowledge these men have. If I could only use what they know to my advantage.....
Joy! I am blessed with a daughter! The miracle of life can only truly be treasured when it is held in your arms. However, something has just been revealed......I have no male heir. At the moment my successor is the Duke of Toulouse. Our ancestry draws back to Raymond IV and the first crusade. Only a son of mine would know how to rule with honor and faith.
My negotiations with the Duke of Antioch has lead to action, and he marched his army upon our enemy. The Pope has also called a crusade! Nothing can stop us! .........except gold. Antioch...victim of greed....my hope for a Christian empire....destroyed?
Now I am labeled a skeptic by the Pope! I have only been devout. It comes to no surprise that he wants gold for my forgiveness.....if even the Pope is susceptible to such sin.....how can I have faith? My world is crumbling around me. Is it just a test?
Yes! The Hospitaliers were established by my father, I have no doubt of their integrity. They will bring a rightful end to our enemy.
All is lost.
I feel so alone. It has been two years...and I haven't made a single step forward. My God has left me and I have nothing but a deep hatred for one man...this heathen...this murderer. I must find a way to them. Do i risk the world's opinion for doing what I know is right? I must consult my advisors....hopefully I'm not really alone.
