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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Feb 15, 2008 3:21:53 GMT -5
OOC: If you don't want to sally forth, feel free to not do so... IC: Sabé stood in an elephant tower, looking out at the city of Tyre - they had prepared it for an assault, but the supposedly well-defended island would not be a good choice for the Persian defence. Sabé had a plan. The army of Egypt would not directly attack Tyre, it would stay on the mainland, waiting. The charioteers and elephant archers stood on the beach, armed with normal and flaming arrows. Slightly behind them were 1000 catapults and ballistas all armed with flaming ammunition, ready to destroy any ships that tried to carry an army sallying forth from the city. Behind the archers, catapults and ballistas stood the 200,000 infantry, four ranks of infantry with shields raised to block arrowfire protecting the spearmen that were intended to protect from charges if the Persian army landed on the beach. Behind the spearmen were the rest of the swordsmen. On the flanks were the elephants and cavalry, ready to flank the Persians or block any flanking maneuver. Just in front of the infantry were the chariots with their drivers. If the Persians landed, they would move forwards to pick up the archers and take them quickly away from harm. Sabé smiled, the Persians wouldn't stand a chance.
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Post by Malchior on Mar 9, 2008 8:53:04 GMT -5
Malchior and his men in arms who had prepared the city Tyre for siege had taken all measures in case of attack, they would not let any enemy invade further of their land. 415 000 immortals there were left after previous battle, as well 15 000 city guard. Together they all placed them self were ordered, 30 navy ships that could carry 100 men each were stationed behind the island so enemies were not able to see. The city guards were told to watch the city with their lives as on the walls they stood ready for combat, the immortals were hidden inside as light armed they were but good skilled. Catapults and other defense equipment was as well made, making it more difficult if the Egyptians were to attack. However this was not everything that had been planned, more reinforcement would soon come. Which the king already had sent to aid, a force that contained of 20 000 heavy cavalry and 100 000 light cavalry. Hopefully they would arrive before the battle was over, the messenger who Malchior had sent to ask for help named Aran was to lead them to battle.
As the enemy was seen arriving on the shores close to the sea, Malchior quickly hurried to the walls. However he gave no orders as nothing still had happened, it seemed the Egyptians had planned to wait instead of attacking. Possible they were waiting on the Persians to leave the island so a close combat could appear on main land, however Malchior was not that stupid. He would hold his army back until the enemy would approach, even it would take many days. At least the Persians had prepared them self good enough for a long siege, food was stored inside the city to keep them alive for a very long time. The 40 000 population that ones had lived on the island had been ordered to move to the capital of Persia, which would make it all more easier for the armies to defend the city of Tyre. It was a good stronghold, not just cause it was an island but as well cause of the high walls and long distance between the island and main land. Making it impossible for any archer or siege equipment to reach, as well for warriors that would try to attack. Two harbors the city kept, but well defended by archers with fire and warriors in case enemy ships would try and enter. From the walls they watched, waiting.
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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Mar 9, 2008 11:17:05 GMT -5
Sabé waited in the camp set up behind the Egyptian lines. The Persians were doing exactly as he had expected, and exactly as he wanted. As night aproached, a messenger entered his tent, bringing the news Sabé had been waiting for all day; The fleet had arrived. Three thousand Egyptian warships now sailed around Tyre, two thousand surrounding and patrolling around the island and the other thousand blockading the ports, five hundred blockading each of the two ports. Once the ships were in position, Sabé rejoiced. Now they were blockaded in their island, it would be almost impossible for them to get supplies from outside and it would be impossible for them to build a navy big enough to challenge the Egyptian one without the construction being discovered and then destroyed by catapult bombardment from the ships, and even if they could, they would run out of food and other supplies before it was finished.
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Post by Malchior on Mar 30, 2008 9:34:46 GMT -5
As night fell upon and activity in the enemy camp could be seen, Malchior quickly went from the castle to the walls. In deep thoughts he watched, but when the 3000 Egyptian ships arrived behind them, he ran to the other side to look. It was a great armada coming, but unexpected it wasn't. As they approached, Malchior ordered the archers to prepare the surprise they had made ready in the city. The 30 navy ships that were on sea behind the fortress watched as the 2000 enemy ships surrounded and 1000 others went to block the harbor, this was something the Persians could not accept to happen. Malchior had to think fast or everything would be ruined, with a single order he told the archers and catapults to shot Greek fire at every Egyptian ship that was around. When it all was lunched, the fire that took hit would burn it all, even the water. This would cause heavily damage on everything that floated around, the wind that heavy blew would as well cause the fire to spread faster. In the case that the smoke came to the city, the Persians inside would handle it by covering their mouth and nose with blankets or other clothings.
Wave after wave fire was shot, any enemy that approached was either burned or smoked to death. The 30 Persian navy ships that close to the fortress stood would have problems if nothing was done, however to cause more damage they decided to lit 10 ships on fire and head them toward the closest possible exit. As the warships went ahead to crash into enemy the enemy fleet, the crew on board lited the ship to burn and after jumped off or boarded the other ships that came behind. With the burning ships crashing into the enemy, the other 20 navy war ships fled away as far they could while fire surrounded the foe and them self.
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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Mar 31, 2008 5:09:37 GMT -5
OOC: The first recorded use of Greek Fire was in 513AD... I suppose there could've been unrecorded uses of it about a thousand years earlier... IC: Two hundred Egyptian ships had either been abandoned or burned and sunk by the time the order had come to retreat from the island. However, during this time both the catapults on two and a half thousand of the ships had been firing either into the city, at the walls or into the docks. The remaining five hundred had been firing at the twenty Persian ships, the non-rowing crew firing flaming arrows onto the deck of the ship - one flaming arrow wouldn't burn a ship, but thousands could do so with much more ease. Once the order came to retreat, the remaining two and a half thousand ships moved out of range of the island's defences, however, they remained nearly in range so that if those on the island tried to build a ship and send it out, it would find itself under a barrage of flames from both arrows and catapult fire. The Egyptians knew it would be practically impossible for the Persians to get a navy to defeat theirs - victory was almost certain. Sabé was given the news as he stood at the shore, looking out towards Tyre with a smile on his face. Sabé sent one of his messengers in a trading cog with a white flag into the dock of the Persian city, bringing not a verbal message, but one written on Egyptian papyrus. The message was short containing only twelve words; "If you wish for these people to survive, board the ship unarmed." The Egyptian army started to prepare, but only one hundred thousand infantry were preparing for battle, the others prepared to leave.
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Post by Malchior on Apr 5, 2008 7:38:23 GMT -5
The Persians was taking heavily damage by everything that happened around, as greatly outnumbered they were against the army of thousands. Malchior who watched from a safe point of view, knew that victory couldn't be achieved anymore. They were trapped and only the Egyptian army stood between them and freedom, to gain freedom he would need to speak with the Pharaoh. As the ship approached the docks with a white flag, he allowed it to enter and read the message that was given. If he was to speak, he would need to enter the ship unarmed. For a short moment he thought about it, but sonly decided. With a few words he replied to the messenger who had given the papyrus, if he where to leave the city he could not go alone."I will come, if I am allowed to take my sister along?"He spoke with a serious tone in his voice, as his sister also had been in the city through the attack.
Around the city, the armies prepared for the worst, the ships was almost totally destroyed and a few ships outside on sea were burning. It was not much left they could do, as everything seemed lost. Still a Persian cavalry from north were approaching, although would not be necessary if destruction would be caused to the city of Tyre. Still the archers that were able, along the catapults kept firing on the closest enemy they saw even they moved away.
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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Apr 5, 2008 10:52:12 GMT -5
The messenger, Akhom, did not have the authority to allow Malchior to bring is sister, but as the Pharaoh's head messenger and friend, he knew the Pharaoh's mind well and the Pharaoh's desire to see and speak to the enemy general was definitely great enough to allow Malchior to bring his sister. "Your sister may go with you." Akhom said, before he smiled and spoke again, "I'm sure my Pharaoh will be happy to meet the sister of his enemy. Oh, and would you mind giving the order to cease fire? My Pharaoh will not be so happy otherwise."
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Post by Malchior on Apr 9, 2008 10:05:06 GMT -5
Malchior knew it probably wasn't wise to tell about his sister, but he needed her close in case no agreement was made between him and the Pharaoh. Slightly he nodded back in return to the messenger, but gave orders the Persian army to cease fire and wait for signal to continue. As told, he laid down the weapons and went on board the ship. However he did not need weapons to fight, he was as strong with using hands and feet as he were in skills with the blade. Gentle but watchful he helped his sister on board, hoping that all would turn good even things didn't seem well. After a short moment, he and his sister arrived the shores where Egyptians were standing. Now it was time to speak, to figure an agreement both could live with. Still close he stood to his sister, not letting her away by the danger who lingered around them.
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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on Apr 11, 2008 4:06:41 GMT -5
Sabé stood in his Chariot as he watched the ship nearing the shore. The driver looked at him and Sabé nodded, giving the order to approach the sandy beach. The chariot charged forwards with great speed, throwing up a trail of sand as it did. Two more chariots followed behind it, the Pharaoh's personal guards, the best of the best except for a few who were saved for other important things, or who were currently off-duty.
As the Chariot came to a halt on the soft sand, Sabé looked up, watching Malchior approach with his sister. Two Egyptian guards stood behind them, spears in hand and Akhom ran ahead, bringing the Pharaoh the news of Malchior's wish to bring his sister. Sabé took the news with a smile, for he could only think of two reasons for Malchior to bring his sister; either he was scared or he was very protective of her. Either way Sabé could use to his advantage if it came to that. When he was near enough, Sabé called out, "General of Persia, you are very brave but, as you can see, the battle is won for us and lost for you. Now I hope we can negotiate your surrender for otherwise we will have a bloodbath on our hands, and I can assure you I do not want that."
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Post by Malchior on May 17, 2008 7:00:07 GMT -5
As Malchior was brought before the Egyptian Pharaoh, he was not worried but calm and proud. Close he kept himself to his sister, wanting her to be safe even enemies lingered all over. With a look of understanding he listened to the enemy leader, knowing what he said were true. In return he answered loud and kind, wanting no more bloodbath as a lot had already been spilt."Yes o, Pharaoh of Egypt. You have defeated us here, but still there is a land to conquer. I may have done wrong planning, however I do not want my people to feel pain anymore. What is your terms? I am willing to listen."
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Post by Pharaoh Sabé on May 21, 2008 2:22:21 GMT -5
OOC: I'll edit this later today, with an IC reply. XD
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