The Captives War

The third war of the hit Mount and Blade roleplaying series "Late Night With Jam", The Captives War was a collection of short conflicts between the Soup Empire and House Cliffhall, Avoria and Sano, and Derpscovy and House Cliffhall. The war was instigated by the freeing of a political prisoner who was held in captivity by Derpscovy. This prisoner, named Elese, would have her escape from Derpscovy aided by Jamtein Adsum, to the disapproval of King Bison II. The Soupists, who had wanted Elese to see justice, pursued the convict. They would massacre the Blue Tribe for delaying their search, and eventually find Elese alone in the countryside. They would maim her, and leave her for dead, but she would be found by House Cliffhall and carried to the palace to recover.

Upon discovering that the Cliffhalls were housing the fugitive, the Soup Council issued an ultimatum demanding she be turned over. When King Connor Cliffhall rejected them, the Soupists would declare war. The two armies would clash at the palace, with the Soup Empire gradually seizing the day. While the two sides fought, Jamtein Adsum would act without permission from his King and attempt to rescue Elese. She would be killed by Soupist Councilman Keem while being carried to safety. Their objective now pointless, the Soupists would begin to withdraw and House Cliffhall would call the battle a stalemate. A later raid on the lands of house Cliffhall by the Soup Empire would see Blue Man ,Chief of the Blue Tribe, which had joined with House Cliffhall after having fought Derpscovy and the Soupists, slain.

## The Duke's Quarrel

Whilst the Soup Empire and House Cliffhall fought, the Duchy of Sano was being invaded by the Kingdom of Avoria. Derpscovy would aid Sano, and Cirion Leon would almost singlehandedly break the Avorian army, killing dozens of nobles and officers before killing their King in single combat. Thanks to his valor and skill, he would be knighted by King Bison II as Sir Cirion Leon. Duke Boris of Sano would for now maintain his place as minor nobility.

## The Storming of the Citadel

Seeing weakness in House Cliffhall, which was weakened from their earlier conflict with the Soup Empire, the young King Bison II would see an opportunity to avenge his father. King Bison I, who had been murdered on the orders of Connor and Soup Cliffhall, was mourned by the few courtiers who had survived the Bloody Rise of House Cliffhall and they were eager to rally around his son. the Derpscovian army was assembled quietly, and after war was declared they would march rapidly on the Palace. Taking the Cliffhall garrison by surprise, Bison II would lead his army from the front as they fought in what would become known as "The Storming of the Citadel." As the name suggests, the Cliffhall's home was brutally sacked and Ryland Cliffhall was taken prisoner.

## The King is Dead

Bison II planned to execute Ryland immediately, but came up with an alternative plan. He offered King Connor Cliffhall the chance to exchange himself for his brother, securing Ryland's release at the cost of his own freedom. Agreeing, Ryland was set free and Connor was escorted out into the courtyard immediately. Ignoring the protests of his advisors and allies, including Jamtein and Rabbi of the Soup Empire, who wanted the Cliffhall to stand trial, Bison would have Connor kneel, his head down. Bison drew his greatsword, but as he brought it down upon Connor's neck it was deflected. Jamtein had just tried to stop the execution. Bison called him a traitor, and he fled. With no one left to oppose it, bar Rabbi who argued for Connor to be given to the Soupists, the King brought his sword down a second time.

The Second Swing brought down upon King Connor by Bison II would not be blocked.

Ryland Cliffhall, while leaving captivity, would be captured by a band of Soupists who sought revenge. They would torture and brand him, before letting him go. King Bison II would try and negotiate with his bastard uncle, but Jamtein refused to compromise and declared himself the rightful King of Derpscovy. With no other choice, Bison prepared for a civil war.