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Just watched Episode 4 a tad late (thoughts and spoilers):

The whistle blew. Krĵen dropped onto his hands and feet as dictated, pumping out the first few push-ups with ease. He used the quick break in stride to catch a few breaths while he stood up, glancing at the others around him. He'd gone farther than most on the track by now, though there were plenty of people ahead of him still. Some of them were going full sprint. He imagined they'd wipe out early. The Captain had never said how fast they had to run, after all. So far, so good. If only that would be the case for the rest of these thirty minutes...

The current queen of Lynara accuses the Kingdom of Light of insulting her weight and is very offend. She offers a choice: surrender and receive the most powerful pockets of magic and become purple(the ultimate goal)-- or refuse. And die. The kingdom of Light refuses the offer and sends its army to invade Lynara. The battle lasts for three days, but the kingdom of Light is victorious. The queen of Lynara is imprisoned, and the kingdom of Light becomes one of the strongest nations in the world. You have been conquered by an NPC! Fortunately, you still have control of Serenitas. The Wrizrecan Empire raids the Kingdom of Zunotis, attempting to take their builders and scientists captive. However, the kingdom has taken steps to protect itself from raiders, building a series of towers that serve as defensive fortresses. These towers are built to be impregnable. They're made of stone and metal, reinforced with magic, and can only be passed through by those who possess the proper key. In the process of defending himself from the Wrizrecan Empire, the king of Zunotis accidentally releases a magical entity known as a "hive mind" into the world. This hive mind quickly spreads throughout the world, killing thousands before it is defeated. The Wrizrecan Empire spends the next few decades trying to capture the remaining hive minds, but without success. You have not succeeded in conquering Zunotis, but it would seem that you're on good terms with them up until you manage to defeat the hive mind together. Next up is @Sequence

In order to obtain the funds to field their navy, Eshael Navar's Maesar orders taxes raised. In protest, King Velich of Pitar decides to tax the ships of the Eshael Navy. As a result, the navy is forced to stop patrolling the waters surrounding Pitar. Over the next few weeks, however, the price of food and goods rises dramatically. The people of Pitar blame the rising prices on the Eshael Navy, which they believe to be hoarding supplies. However, the navy denies this, maintaining that the increase is due to the increased cost of trade. Soon, the relationship between the two countries begins to deteriorate, and Pitar declares war against Eshael. A fleet of twenty thousand ships sails from Pitar to the Eshaelian coastline. @The Unknown Novel, you are now at war with a country that isn't on the map yet! Next up is @Shallan Stormblessed

In an effort to sew malicious chaos, the Dalryan council of Six dressed an assassin in a uniform of the Gropan Dynasty and sent him to kill the monarch of Ipethagena, discreetly framing the dynasty for the attack. The assassination goes as planned, and the king of Ipethagena is murdered during a state dinner. Two days later, however, the assassins return to the palace, claiming that the king was not killed by the empire but rather by a dastardly plot within his own court. As a result, the emperor dismisses the entire court from the royal chambers and orders them to find whoever is responsible for the assassination of the king. This does nothing to calm the populace, who demand to know how such a crime could happen under their very noses. When the empress finally returns from her trip to the country, she is met by a mob of angry citizens, demanding answers. She immediately summons all of the members of the court, including the assassins. When they refuse to speak, she demands that they be killed. To everyone's surprise, the assassins reveal themselves to be Dalrans. They explain that they were hired by the Council of Six to plant evidence of the king's murder in order to implicate the Gropans. In an attempt to cover up their own involvement, they sent the assassin to kill the king, then framed the Gropans for the deed. However, as soon as they discovered that the king had been killed by an agent of the Gropans, they realized that they had been betrayed. In order to cover their tracks, they decided to frame the Gropans for the assassination, hoping that the other nations would accept their version of events. Unfortunately for them, nobody believed them. The Dalrans were executed for their crimes, and the Gropans went on to conquer Ipethagena two years later. Someone post real quick. Unknown Novel already gave me their prompt.

The kingdom of Nam-Ed dispatches an army of 37,000 troops to the neighboring kingdom of Reabromore, intent on capturing it as a buffer between themselves and the aggressive Lynara. Their main target is the capital. Unfortunately for them, the citizens of Reabromore manage to retreat into the large labyrinth beneath their capital. The Nam-Ed army spends months searching for the entrance to the maze, but never finds it, while the people of Reabromor flee deep underground. When the Nam-Ed army finally gives up their search, they decide to build a large fortress over the entrance to the labyrinth. Unfortunately for them, this leads to the entrance being flooded with water, sealing the whole thing off. The Nam-Ed army remains trapped in the labyrinth, and eventually starve to death. @Matrim's Dice, it is now your turn

Hearing of the troubles in the Commune of Vandora, Astrym sends a team of specialists armed with magic and Adamantium in an attempt to help the island. The first group of wizards fails miserably due to a combination of bad planning, incompetence, and an unfortunate series of events that led to the death of nearly half of them. A second group succeeds in transporting them to the island, where they set up camp and begin the process of digging a tunnel under the sea. Unfortunately for them, the underwater caverns are home to an ancient race of giant octopuses known as the Orchids of the Deep. These creatures attack the wizards' encampment, killing all but three of them. One of the survivors manages to steal one of the magical items that the Orchids had been using to defend themselves. Using the item, they are able to create a powerful shield of light, protecting them from the attacks of the Orchids. They then use the item to teleport back to the surface. When they arrive, they find their comrades slain and the rest of the camp destroyed. They spend the next several days searching for survivors, until they finally locate one of the surviving wizards still alive. However, upon seeing the body of another wizard, they realize what has happened to their companions. They quickly set out to rescue him, only to discover that he is already dead. In order to prevent the Orchid from coming after them again, they decide to transport him back to the surface. However, once they do so, the Orchids attack them, and the surviving wizard is killed. After some deliberation, they decide to leave his body at the bottom of the ocean. After retrieving the Orchid's artifacts, the wizards use them to construct a massive magical barrier around the island. It takes them ten years to complete, but when they're done, the Orchids have nowhere left to go. @Nameless! Your turn.

About twenty percent of the cadets were late to their first training session. That was unnacceptable by his standards, but was somehow better than last year's turnout. The Captain grunted to himself a couple times as the stragglers filed in. "We're starting off simple!" He announced. "You're running! You're running for half an hour, and whenever you hear my whistle you're dropping down and giving me ten push-ups! If any of you are left after that, we'll move on."

What about fellowships?

Round 1 Recap: The Republic of Astrym develops Adamantium Armor. Nam-Ed attempts to seal a deal with Serenitas. Both of their ambassadors end up dead. Dalrya creates an alloy with Titanium and Adamantium to use as amor. Eshael Navar buffs their navy, but lacks the funding to send them on any voyages. Lynara invades Serenitas and beats the ever-living snot outta them. The Wrizrecan Emperor becomes a waterbender. Some remaining Serenite soldiers try to take their capitol back from the Lynara, who proceeds to once again beat the ever-living snot outta them. The Gahestian Empire feels really bad for the Serenites and somehow ends up sending their army to assist what little resistance remained. Not-Luxembourg gets nothing done. The Commune of Vandora accidentally summons a massive stone monster and gets the ever-living snot kicked outta them. Realmingsburg manages to secure an alliance with the Republic of Astrym on the condition that their armies stay off their land. Year 0001: The Republic of Astrym begins researching new resources The Kingdom of Dalyra begins researching new resources Eshael Navar pushes for funding towards a greater navy 0002: Eshael Navar secures funding for a greater navy and begins construction The Republic of Astrym discovers Adamantium and researches applications The Kingdom of Nam-Ed sends an ambassador to Serenitas. In a tragic series of somewhat unbelievable events, both of their envoys end up assassinated. 0003: The Republic of Astrym begins manufacturing adamantium armor The Kingdom of Dalyra successfully creates an alloy for titanium and adamantium Eshael Navar completes their new fleet, but can't afford to send them out yet On a whim, Lynara invades Serenitas. Somehow, they succeed. Serenitas fights back from within, but fails to recapture their country capitol. What little forces remain retreat to the east. 0004: The Gahestian Empire sends soldiers to assist the Serenites, but can't get inside the city. They end up joining the Serenite resistance. The Kingdom of Dalyra invents an incredibly versatile armor type using their new alloy. The Wrizrecan Emperor becomes a waterbender. The Commune of Vandora accidentally summons a primordial stone beast and ends up getting their mainland destroyed. 0005:

.... ...so... Meanwhile, the tribes of Ilsador and Valorma get into a border dispute on their island: the Commune of Vandora. The High Clan of Lunoma, meanwhile, attempts to research a better material for weapons, but accidentally creates an insane stone beast which destroys the Commune of Vandora. Alarmed by the chaos on the mainland, Realmingsberg decide that, believing that safety can be found in numbers, offers an alliance to the Republic of Astrym. The Republic of Astyrm accepts, but asks them to keep their distance from the mainland. They want to maintain their independence. You are now allied with @The Bookwyrm, whose turn will be next after we wrap up this first round.

@NerdyAarakocra, if you don't wanna get skipped, then it might behoove you to prep your action.

Made a D&D character Drawing is eh

I mean the only guy I've ever been attracted to happens to be a guy with long hair

The king of Not-Luxembourg sends an ambassador to the Eakirandi Empire with a message: “Join us, or our superweapon will destroy your entire country!” The Eakirandi reply, saying "Frick you." @CalanoCorvus, your turn!

Upon hearing the news of the great war going on up north, the Gahestian Empire sends an envoy to the Lynaran-controlled Serenite capital, hoping to take on the captured locals as refugees. Unfortunately, the king of Lynar refuses to allow any of these refugees through the gates, claiming that they are likely spies. With no other options, the Gahestians decide to follow the regrouping army of the Serenites. Sequence, your army is still regrouping, so you'll have to wait an extra round before using them. When you do, though, my forces will be right alongside you!

Upon hearing the news of the great war going on up north, the Gahestian Empire sends an envoy to the Lynaran-controlled Serenite capital, hoping to take on the captured locals as refugees. Unfortunately, the king of Lynar refuses to allow any of these refugees through the gates, claiming that they are likely spies. With no other options, the Gahestians decide to follow the retreating army of the Serenites as they head east. As the Serenite army continues to march towards the Lynaran capital, the Gahestian Empire decides to send an army to assist them. During the preparations for their departure, the Gahestians hear stories of the terrible atrocities committed by the Lynarans, and decide to stay behind. In order to avoid the wrath of the Lynarans, the Gahestians elect to remain in the capital of Serenita to aid their friends in their fight against the invaders. I sent an envoy to help out Serenitas... and ended up allying with the Lynarans @Enter a username