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For the players who love Hellenic Hoplites we are building a neutral group that will represent Ancient Hoplites from around the world.

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Boru and hes war leaders walked into the sacred grove in Nemossos. Thousands surrounded the grove. The druid looked at Boru and pointed to a spot in front of a gnarled old tree. "Have a seat."

In old voice he spoke to the tree and to the people.

“We are healers. You are healers. All life is sacred, as is our connection to you and you to us. Wake up, humankind and take up your rightful place and heritage in the holy scheme of nature. We are not separate and have never been so. Paradise exists right here and right now. Paradise is this planet in it’s beauty and perfection. We invite you to become one with us and recognize the perfection that you are and that we are. Remember, in protecting the Tree People, you are protecting your own species and all of life. This is what you are to do. This is your stewardship.”

He turned and looked at the war chief. "The romans are destroying our forest and sacred sites. You must protect the old growth trees at all cost!"

Boru looks at the Druid and his people "I will use all my power and resources to protect all we hold sacred."

Many of the Arverni gold mines have been completed and are in full scale production. This new gold will bring much wealth to the Oathsworn. We will upgrade our settlements, expand our navy and give our military only the best armour and weapons.

We have sent gift payment to our galatian brothers for thier help and support in our war efforts.

The Oathsworn settled into the roman town for the night. Useing peoples belongings they started huge fires in the streets and began to feast. Just as they started to relax thats when the battle horns started going off all over town, the men always in armour grabed thier weapons and shields and ran to position. They could see fires in every direction as roman legions aproached from all directions. As the legions got closer Boru could see the roman general Lief, a worthy soldier, well known to the Oathsworn for his valour and skill. Boru smiled, this would be epic

The two armies clashed, in blood and steel. Screams from both sides as limb were broken and severed. After several hours of bloody fighting the Oathsworn won. Lief was taken alive and brought before Boru. The soldiers formed a circle and handed Lief his sword back. Boru entered the circle with his giant battle axe on his shoulder, smiling as he saw Lief had no fear and readied for battle. The Roman smiled and talked in latin "aut vincere aut mori"
(either conquer or die) then attacked with lightning speed. Boru also very fast deflected the blows and countered. This went on for hours, both men exhausted and barely able to hold thier weapons gave each other a nod.

Boru walked over to Lief and smiled "The gods had enough blood today, its not your time my friend." and the oathsworn opened the circle allowing Lief to pass, all nodding thier heads at the man who earned thier respect.

That night our armies tended eachothers wounds.

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