Andau - 2000 years of history

[ecoba]

Wow, simply amazing, historically accurate work done here.

And that fire looks like it was absolutely horrible.

Welcome to the Best Sellers!

Ethan

[warconstruct]

great update 

[Tomas Neto]

Awesome again!!! Great work my friend!!! 

[kwakelaar]

Replies
Adrian – Soldiers and horses are partly mine. Ripptide have made the horses and I have used human models from SimGoober to make the soldiers.

Schulmanator – Thanks for stopping by.

Bobbi – Thanks for your comment.

Warconstruct – Glad you liked it.

Battlecat – Thanks for commenting, well the various scenes takes quite some time to make each time, so I am glad you enjoy it.

Djvandrake – I do too, I think Hira will be part of the next update.

Mattyfo – You will need to wait for quite some time before Andau will be that far in the future.

Ethan – Thanks for making the 100th comment.

Warconstruct – Thanks again for stopping by

Tomas Neto – Thanks for commenting.


Update 6

The last line of defence before Legion Alaudae IV enters the plains to the west of Hira is the Elsenborner ridge. Here the Usipetes have decided to meet the Romans in open battle.
The outcome is already given, this strategy is doomed to fail for the barbarians. On the open battlefield the Romans are far superior to anything the barbarians can come up with.


An overview over the battlefield at Elsenborner ridge.


The Roman Legion Alaudae IV in position before battle


The Roman Legion Legion Alaudae IV in position before battle


The forces of the Usipetes


This is the last update before the new year. I have changed my plans, and will be going away for a weeks holiday. Next update will be in 2010. For me it just remains to wish you all the best for the new year, and I hope to see you all then. I will bring a laptop, and spend the evenings preparing for the rebuilding by the Romans of Andica. Quite a few new buildings needs to be made before I can truly begin the Roman era.

Gjermund/Kwakelaar

[kimcar]

  Excellent epic story mate . Very well done

[DebussyMan]

Awesome update, I love how you set up the battlefield with such detail, reminds me of the game Rome: Total War.
Just a little question: how did the Usipetes played right before the Romans crossed the Sor? seems like they had a pretty big defence line there...

And happy new year to you as well, hope you have a good time in your trip. 

[alj]

"A mighty battle is brewing"
I am curious if that reminds someone of a classic PC game.
I enjoy this MD.

[Fabian93]

A fantastic month in this category
I personally love the originality of this MD

Looking forward to what you've got for us in 2010
Fabian

[Battlecat]

Nice one, there's going to be quite a battle here!  Have a great holiday!

[Tomas Neto]

Wowww, fantastic again!!! That's a big battle coming soon!!! Awesome update!!! 




Edit: Happy new year my friend!!! 

[calibanX]

Splendid Gjermund. The Romans seem poised for victory...or do they 

Very creative. I love it.

Geoff

[Bobbi]

Awesome

[Swesim]

Gott nytt år Gjermund!

Jeg ser frem til å se hva du presenterer neste gang, gjenoppbyggingen av Andica virker veldig intressant...

[NomenEstOmen]

Great MD! 
I would never have expected anyone to tell such a long story about a time so long ago...

I'm looking forward what is yet to come...

[bat]

Really nice pictures there and great MD!

[djvandrake]

Wonderful update.  I'm very much enjoying your MD. 

Hope you enjoyed your holiday, and happy new year!

[oktoberfest]

uh oh, lets see what happens next!

[sumwonyuno]

Oh, wow, a battle, and in the game!   

[kwakelaar]

Replies
Kimcar – thanks for visiting here again. Epic?, well I have always enjoyed games that take some time, this will not be an exception.

Debussyman – This battle took place on that defensive line (the Elsenborner ridge), the Legion Alaudae had not crossed the Sor yet. First after this battle were they able to advance further in the direction of the Andicans and the Wentals.
My trip was very relaxing, we had quite cold weather and some snow. We even managed to visit one of the architectural icons of the Carolingian area the monastery at Corvey. Looked very different to what I did expect, they built a baroque palace around the church which I never saw on any of the pictures.

Alj – well I have seen many references to the game Rome: Total War, I must say I don't know the game myself, so I can't really tell.

Fabian – Not done as much as I would have liked to, but I am glad you still took time to visit.

Battlecat – This will be the last update with battle scenes for some time, now I can start rebuilding which I do enjoy a lot more.

Tomas Neto – The final battle for now, the Romans are now in control of the all land to the south and west of the Rhine, and Caesar will soon have other business to take care of.

Geoff – this round is clearly a 1-0 to the Romans, but we all know what will happen later, don't we?

Bobbi – thanks for commenting.

Swesim – Noe jeg også ser fram til.

NomenEstOmen – Nice to see a new face, and thanks for making a comment. There is a lot to tell, and it gives me time to develop more of the country along the way.

Bat – Another new face here, but clearly not on this site. Thanks for stopping by.

Djvandrake – All my pleasure, hope to see you again here in Andau.

Octoberfest – Nice of you to stop by and welcome to Andau. I hope you will enjoy this update.

Sumwonyuno – Thanks for commenting.

Update 7 The defeat of the Andicans

In the summer of 57 BC the Roman armies converge on the area of the Andicans with the fortress of Hira at the centre. Caesar is marching along the river Rhine and approaching Hira from the east, at the same time the Legion Alaudae that came over the Elsenborner ridge have crossed the plains. One part is taking the area of the Wentals another part is nearing Hira from the west. Again the outcome is not difficult to predict. The Romans have an overwhelming advantage both in numbers and strategy. The ships have now landed their troops at Hira, there is a small battle at the harbour site, but soon they can march into the village burning and pillaging along the way. The village is mostly deserted as its inhabitants have fled into the surrounding forests.

The ships landing at Hira


The Romans burning Hira


Combined forces from the three different tribes are holding the fortress, but also here the Romans are crushing any opposition. The fighting is fierce, and the Andicans are able to hold the main gate. But soon the armies of Caesar have breached the walls at two different points and as they fight their way into the fortress the buildings inside are burnt to the ground. The last building put to the torch is the Temple of Hira.

The Andicans are holding the main gate into the fortress


The Romans have breached the walls


Overview of the taking of the fortress at Hira


The Usipetes and Tencteri are repelled and driven to the north of the Rhine. The villages along the Rhine are all abandoned or destroyed by now, leaving an empty strip of land as a border between the Romans and the tribes to the north. Julius Caesar takes over the fortress at Hira and he orders his troops to lay down a new city beneath the hill. The Andicans that are now starting to return to the area, are forced to settle here in the new Roman town of Castra Hiranium.

Gjermund/Kwakelaar

[kimcar]

  Just wonderfully done   The boat and war scenery is very well done . That`s easier to see for a complete description of this story. Bravo