Eoland the Emerald Isls. Chavale the Flower of Chivalry.
Location: Church library.
A earth pony monk opens a book and begins to write in it with a quill.
" More then 1000 years ago wIth the Eolish, and Chavalee conquest of the emerald Isles, and great vast fields on the mainland, ushered in a new era of peace for the Old World Kingdoms. An era where ponykind found itself safe from the evils across the sea from which our ancestors fled.
"The King of Eoland and the Queen of Chavale married to formerly unite the two kingdoms, and build on the lands they had conquered their nobles, lords, dukes, and commanding officers constructed large stone castles and walled cities, created vast farm lands to produce food in large quantities, built paved stone roads to connect their cities and strongholds. Countless large towns and villages dote the lands of the Old World prospering. To rule these lands is indeed a birthright, but to control it requires the skills and wisdom that very few have."
"In lands ruled by only ponies with no monsters or villains to challenge Eoland or Chavale right to rule, their was nothing to stop the two kingdoms from turning on each other."
"Maybe their was a chance for peace. But the new generations of lords and dukes among the Eolish, and the Chavalee could not truly see eye to eye with each other as the cultures of both Eoland and Chavale are different from the other."
"Eoland and Chavale are kingdoms beset by constant warfare. The Telsh, Shrish, and Trottish Vassal pony duchies allies of Chavale press at Eoland within the Emerald Isls for independence and freedom.
The Fjorhest pony clans to the far north of Eoland across the northern sea press at Eoland's coasts for plunder, land, and glory.
The Kingdom of the Farmanic Traxons ponies to the east of Chavale have allied with Eoland eager to size land from Chavale.
The Bitalian pony City States of trade to the south of Chavale play sides with Eoland and Chavale supporting one or the other with troops, money and trade.
The pony kingdom states of Quiton, and Stabille allies of Eoland press at the southern borders of Chavale for land, with the kingdom of Garron pressing at Stabille from the east for attacking their ally Chavale.
The duchies of Boardgundy, Pettany and Glanders once part of the kingdom of Chavale have been levied as enemies by the lords, and dukes of Chavale have sided with the Eolish promised land and money in exchange for their alliegence to the crown of Eoland now press at Chavale's borders from the west, and the east.
And both Eoland and Chavale are seperated by a mere channel of water. "
"All of the pony kingdoms exist in a constant state of endless warfare as even the poor and rich ponies, nobles and peasents, young and old stallions alike are called to take up arms for their Kingdoms. Even young Colts are required by law to know how to fight so when the time comes they may be called up to join the armies of their nation."
"In these times it is up to the leaders and heroes of the Old World to ensure the kingdoms of the Old World do not fall and to ensure victory for the kingdoms no matter the cost." The earth pony monk finishes writing in a book of the histories of the Old World Kingdoms. He closes the book puts it on a shelve with other books.
Location: Grassy fields somewhere in the Old World.
An elder male unicorn shaman carrying a staff walks across the grassy fields. And pauses to see a tan colored male alicorn pony men at arm soldier armed and dressed in chainmail armor, with a metal grey helmet on his head, and grey metal gloves on his hand, and grey metal legging, and grey boots for armor; leaning against a tree. The alicorn soldier eyes are half closed, his head somewhat bowed. In his left hand is a kite shield colored red and yellow, with his right hand on the hilt of his Longsword.
(Thoughts of the shaman)
"War. It is old as the Old World itself. As long lasting and ancient as time and death have existed since the beginning of all creation. And has existed since the New World beyond fell to the ways of harmony and peace. It has ever been so."
"The male alicorn soldier suddenly snaps fully awaken to the sound of soldiers marching, and quickly runs over a grassy hill. Ahead of him is a large pony army of men-at-arms, knights, and archers on the march to war, with wooden siege weapons in tow. Male Unicorns, Pegasus's and earth ponies fill this great hosts ranks.
(Unicorn shamans thoughts) "I have forseen both the pony kingdoms of Eoland and Chavale united together as allies ready to make war on the rest of the world, and battle against villains and monsters as our ancestors fortold." A crow lands on the hermits shoulder. "The gods themselves have sent me a messeger to the Old World kingdoms to warn them of the dangers that will soon come to threaten the old world. Old evils and monsterous horrors plot and ready to once more invade the world. It is the destiny of the Old World kingdom's to be either this worlds saviors or its conquerors. Whichever path the Old World pony kingdoms take their armies will stand as shields of civilization against the evils, horrors and villains who have long sought to take this world for themselves.
"A strong leader is needed to first unite the warring kingdoms of the Old World and end the long 1000 years war among the greatest of all pony civilization. The male and female ponies of these lands have been toughen from battling each other, now it is time the pony kingdoms turn their attention to the world abroad."
The unicorn shaman watches from the hills, as the army of the Eolish and ahead of them the army of Chavale march to face each other in battle. (Male unicorn shamans thoughts.) "They must be warned and ready for a greater war is coming."
Meanwhile in Equestria.
Location: Canterlot Castle. An old history book of the Old Worlds pony kingdoms magically appears on a desk in Starswirl's Study room. Starswirl enters his study, and sees the book and recalls that book not being their. A shadow flees the scene Starswirl quickly turns around knowing he heard something. Starswirl senses nopony their or within his room but whatever it was is gone. Starswirl the Breaded carefully brings the book of the old worlds pony kingdoms with his magic to himself to see what this book is about. Star Swirl opens the book and reads some of what appears to be the Old Worlds pony kingdoms military strengths and weaknesses and in detail. And even pictures of the pony soldiers.
Eoland's Strength and weakness: Boosts superb longbowmen, and crossbowmen with greater range then any other kingdom in the Old World.
Fields the finest trained, fully armed organized men-at-arms in the world.
Armor knights including the noble knights follow military orders and do not charge into battle without a plan.
Has the finest experienced leaders, nobles and military commanders in the Old World.
Allied with the dukedoms of Boardundy, Petteny, and Blanders. Allied with the kingdoms of Stabille, and Quilton. Allied with half the Bitalian city states trade kingdom. Has support from the kingdom of the Farmanic Traxons thus forming the Dukedoms Kingdoms alliance.
The isle of Eoland is a strategic strength for the Eolish and easy to defend from the Fjorhest, and Chavale's invaders.
Holds the northern coastline of Chavale from their home origns of the Eolish castle Maen, and part of the west coast of Chavale from Boardeaux.
Somewhat smaller population then the kingdoms of Chavale, and the Farmanic Traxons.
Somewhat smaller land holdings in the Old World. Eoland's three Vassal kingdoms of Telsh, Shirish and Trottish allied with Chavale forming the Auld Alliance continue to rebel against Eolish rule.
Eoland's armies while large are often outnumbered and cannot fight long pitchbattles without good defensive positions.
Eoland's is unpopular among their enemies as they raid and steal the lands of their enemies to weaken cities thus many civilians in the cities starve from food being stolen or killed in the countryside for fighting back against the Eolish soldiers.
Has access to gunpowder weapons but favors using the traditional yew longbow and older siege weapons of war over matchlocks, musket rifles, and cannons. Yet will use gunpowder weapons if needed.
Chavale's Strength and weakness: Fields the finest armored knights in the Old World
Has vast armies of men-at-arms, crossbowmen, and longbowmen in the Old World.
Vast land holdings next to the kingdom of the Farmanic Traxons and largest kingdom in the Old World.
Largest population in the Old World.
Allied with Eoland's vassal dukedoms, Trottish Telsh, Shirish forming the Auld Alliance. Allied with the kingdom of Garron Stabille's rival. Allied with half of the Bitalian city states trade kingdom.
With the right planning Chavale's armies can fight long pitchbattles and sieges.
Chavale armies adapt to their enemies way of fighting, and with their alliance with Eoland's rebelling Vassal kingdoms gained access to the yew longbows of Eoland.
Has access to gunpowder weapons.
Chavale's lands holdings are vast, and often hard to defend under incompetent Chavalee leaders, despite having far larger armies then Eoland.
The leaders, nobles, lords, and military commanders are experienced but divided over how to defeat the Eolish.
The noble knights and armored knights bicker, and fight among themselves and barely fight as a proper united army.
Entire groups of noble knights and armored knights will often charge blindy ahead into battle half the time without a proper plan. Costing the armies of Chavale battles against the Eolish.
The Eolish stronghold Maen is a stepping stone from Chavale's Capital Cavalcade the jewel of Chavale, and is often under siege from Eolish armies.
Boardeaux Chavale's largest trade port city including the northern seaport city of Belais is under Eolish control along with most of the northern, west coast lands.
Wrongly accusing their dukedoms of betrayal. Boardundy, Blanders, and,Pettany have allied with Eoland, resulting in the dukedoms alliance.
The Farmanic Traxons: Fields the second largest force of men at arms, knights and crossbowmen.
Well trained disciplined troops. Fields mighty siege engines of war. Access to gunpowder weapons.
Largest land holding in the Old World.
Allies of Eoland.
The northern coastlines of the Farmanic Traxons kingdom is often under attack by the Vikings to the north across the sea. Thus the Saxons are having to focus on protecting their lands.
Star Swirl the Bearded then turns to a page that shows what appears to be bright pictures of Equestria with one showing foreign pony soldiers in ponyville seeming to be protecting the civilians from villains of old, monstrous horrors, demons, and undead. The foreign pony soldiers bravery holding their ground against the horrors they face protecting Equestria.
But then suddenly the picture colors become darken, twisted, and magically changes; what Star Swirl the Bearded sees disturbs him greatly. These outsider pony soldiers men-at-arms, knights, and archers are now shown plundering, looting, pillaging, and burning ponyville. With Canterlot in the distance burning. The soldiers are shown killing helpless or armed pony and nonpony civilians with swords, maces, axes, spears, pikes, arrows. Soldiers are shown dragging the mares off and raping them. Equestrians ponies and non ponies are shown being burned at the stake, hung by the neck, beheaded, drawn and quartered, whipped, and put in cages. The royal guard is show to be completely outmatched, outnumbered, and overwhelmed by what appears to be armies of these outsider soldiers beyond the count. Star Swirl can hear war cries from the soldier's, and ponies and non ponies screaming. The soldiers shouting out as they carry off treasure and goods. The fires crackling as buildings burn.
Star Swirl the Bearded can no longer take looking at the grim pictures of people being slaughtered and the screaming So he mentally throws the book against the wall, all the while gasping for breath.
What had he just seen the future? Star Swirl then looked down and saw a page of the book showing a map of the Old World landmass. It would seem these Old World Kingdoms and their lands lay across the sea to the northeast. Yet why would their be a book with detail descriptions of ponies in another land be in his study? And when did these ponies go to the Old World.
Perhaps that book has more information, but first Star Swirl should learn all of this with Princesses Twilight Sparkles some of her friends and family, and retired former princess Celestia and Luna. For if what he saw was Equestria under attack. It be best others knew of a war that may be coming.
Author's Note
This chapter deals with the Old World Kingdoms which have existed in a state of war for 1000 years. The next chapter will deal with Princesses Twilight discovery the Old World Kingdoms from Star Swirl the Bearded.
Remember one thing Twilight Sparkle is now the ruler of Equestrian and she including her ageing friends are use to being able to bring peace and setting the quarrels peacefully. But how would Princess Twilight Sparkles be able to do it with the Old World pony Kingdoms whom are use to war. And even if she stopped the war what's stopping the Old World pony kingdoms from going to war with Equestra its allies and enemies.
After all just cause the old world kingdoms could be at peace dose not mean they are going to give up fighting wars. When their is a world beyond home to conquer.
Author's Note
Sorry I took 3 years to release a new chapter had been busy with life and all. But enjoy the newest chapter. This chapter deals with what's going on in the Old World lands of Stirrope and some of my oc main characters. Stirrope is the medieval Europe of this story.
The ponies are anthro in this story. Also if your wondering what the Stiroppean pony nations armies have for cavalry its Pegasus whom will often act as cavalry this is not the only role they fight in of course.
Any questions or ideas ask away.
Chapter 2
(One Realm, Two kingdoms and their allies. Two Kings Total War.)
(Meanwhile in Stirrope.)
(Castle Maen home origins of the Eolish ponies)
An anthro male tall tan skin alicorn with a dark brown mane and tail named Tarwin Everchoosen prince of Eoland (he is the alicorn from the prior chapter) is in a war room alone within the castle having just returned from another successful campaign in capturing two Chavalee Castles north of the City of Orleans in central Chavale with a large army of 10000 pony men at arms, knights and their famed long bow men, while his general Alexander took two castles south Of Orleans with a large Pegasus Calvary force of 5000 during the night opening the gates of the castle for the rest of the ground troops of 5000 to size the castles.
Tariwn He had been planning for an attack on Orleans as it's capture would strike a harsh blow against the Chavalee ponies. He had begun readying his armies for an attack on the city and ready more supplies and a strategic plan to surround Orleans with aid from the Borardgundy ponies whom bought another 10000 pony soldiers. Numbering 30000 Tarwin wants to bring another 10000 to the Orleans front so he can fully surround the walls of the great city as it size is big and he wants to make sure their is no escape let alone reinforcements to support the city 20000 military defenders. Tarwin had returned to summon another army he had arrived and sent a scripe to summon the Maen governor so he could send him another 10000 troops. The Eolish ponies have been on the offensive for a while now and have no intention of letting the Chavalee ponies of Chavale recover from their many defeats in this long war. Take Orleans they can crush Chavalee moral and finally take the capital of Chavale Cavalcade.
Suddenly Hastien Tarwin's brother a Unicorn pony shows up in the empty war room while Tarwin was staring at the fire place and the flames cackling.
"Hastien?! What are you doing here? Our father and king Pyger would be furious if he learns that's the heir to the throne was without his body guard escort." Tarwin said to his brother.
Unlike Tarwin wearing chain mail armor with a metal helmet and some metal armor. Hastien is wearing full plate armor without the helmet.
"Then we should make sure the king never finds out brother. But I come with news. After your success in capturing the four castles protecting Orleans their is rumors that a female Alicorn peasant girl has been knighted By King Azon in the city of Charlon South of Orleans. My spies have reported this Alicorn peasant girl is going to be leading an army of some 20000 pony soldiers to defend the city of Orleans and even retake your hard earned conquest Tarwin." Hastien said coming to to Tarwin and standing before his taller alicorn brother.
"I heard rumors that it was King Azon who intended to lead the army of Chavale. Yet for his strength he is a coward. He won't fight confront me after I nearly killed him 6 years ago when I was 16, so he knights somepony to take his place, how far the Chavalee Nobility and King have fallen. But who is this alicorn girl that he appointed?" Tarwin asked.
"She is called Mesluine. (Tarwin almost sweats as he knows who she is) which leads to me wonder brother weren't you seeing an alicorn by that name?" Hastien asked.
"Yes." Tarwin said signing.
"Tarwin you this dose not bold well. I know your love life is none of my business. But Mesluine is now leading the Chavalee army. Which means she is on the side of a king who killed two of our Brothers during the siege of Cavalcade. Harrent the oldest brother who showed you how to stand up for yourself. Ablent the 8th our deceased middle aged brother and a fine tactication and one of the smartest of our siblings, Azon would have killed out sister Adrid too in combat, if you had no stopped him Tarwin. And now he if he learns you and that beautiful Mesluine are in love he will either have her killed to enrage you Tarwn, or worse you be forced to fight her brother and soon. And if you fail or refuse to take Orleans their will be questions to how Mesluine drove you and your armies off with ease." Hastien said concerned.
"I'm not gonna lose on purpose Hastien I won't dishonor my name or our family. Besides Mesluine is a peasant girl formerly. I don't doubt she can fight, but save let alone hold Orleans when I just took four of the castles defending the city with two days? And lets not forget after a Wyatt icon siege, I forced thousands of Chavalee soldiers in the four castles to surrender. Reducing Orleans military strength. All that is left is to capture the farms and cattle ranch supply meat and vegetables for the pony defenders and Chavalee ponies in Orleans will be force to surrender or starve. No the city of Orleans will fall. Besides many Chavalee ponies support me even something Mesluine has yet to gain frm the Chavalee ponies she has yet to prove herself as Knight. If the Goddess wills it. I will be able to capture my beloved Mesluine after she is beaten." Tarwin said.
"Ah the old fashion claim the lady as price. Clever my brother. Reminds me of the story how father claimed our mother Epona. Honestly you out of all of our siblings was born an alicorn Tarwin." Hastien said.
"You don't have to remind me Hastien. I get that enough from many of the Eolish and our Loyal Chavalee noble houses and their families. I've already been privately accused of ploting for the throne. And with rumors how two of our brothers were killed 6 years ago. I rather not have the Btalian inquisition come asking me questions especially with my love for Mesluine." Tarwin said.
"Just be careful Tarwin their are many greedy Chavalee noble knights who would use Mesluine just to hurt you especially since your both on opposite sides in this war brother." Hastien said.
Then a second brother named Darlen an earth pony scholarly type comes into the war room. "Am I interrupting brothers?"
"Oh bother Darlen. Not at all." Hastien said nodding to him.
"Tarwin and Hastien my men interpreted a messager carrying a letter to a group of Chavalee barons in the city of Tours in southern Chavale, whom have been plotting to size the Eolish throne and divide up our lands here on the Chavale mainland including our people's home origins the great Castle Maen itself that we stand in." Darlen said.
"Pfff More arrogant Chavalee ponies ever eager to take the Eolish hard earned lands here on the mainland." Hastien said.
"Brothers the news gets worse. Our mother the queen has gone missing when she was let seen in the City of Boardeaux. I believe the same Chavale barons are the same ponies who kidnapped the queen. And they intend to use her as a bargaining chip in the event you brother Tarwin take the city of Orleans with General Alexander." Darlen said.
"We have to find her, but I still need to send another army to Orleans in preparation for the siege. I worked hard to drive a blow against Chavale I won't let them stop us when we have 2/3 of Chavale were just so close to victory several more after Orleans and we'll have all of Chavale." Tarwin said.
"lets not get ahead of ourselves Tarwin. Chavale has always found a way to resist Eolish rule. If we are to truly keep what we have an we must find our mother and secure our western front, the Tisilian Kingdom will help support our borders in the lands near Boardeaux from their we must find the queen, our father will be furious. And the last thing we need is for hoping to make a rash decision." Darlen said.
"I'll send word to forces near Boardeaux and our strongholds to watch for a Chavalee offensive on our Western coast holdings, I'll make sure the troops you need Tarwin will reach Orleans." Hastien said.
"Then I'll search for our mother and see if I can deal with the Chavalee barons that have kidnapped her." Tarwin said.
"Then I'm going with you brother. Just in case. Alicorn or not Tarwin your not truly invisible." Darlen said.
"Good then lets get on with it. I'll return to my forces at Orleans once I and brother Darlen deal with making sure our mother is safe Hastien." Tarwin said as he and Darlen leave the war room. With Hastien doing the same.
