Faraj the Chivalrous
Who until recently was Faraj the Holy Warrior.
Medieval Total War 2. Great game, and in it, I achieved 2 long standing ambitions in one general, that of both full Chivalry ratings, and full command ratings.
In the game, I tend to be a big fan of the Saracen forces, specifically the Almohads/Moors, mostly because I prefer the Cavalry-type forces. Cavalry allows you to move fast, hit hard, and get out, relying on precision, whereas infantry tactics generally consist of who has the most troops at the time, and how patient you are against archers.
Anyway, After a jihad or two, Faraj was itching to take Toledo, the star citadel of Spain. Every time he advanced however, a large army would appear from the horizon and attack him. Constant fighting and constant honed his command skills, while his fair treatment of prisoners captured during these battles gained him honor and respect from peers and enemies.
Months of battles wore thin his ranks, and it was in this battered state that he attacked the enemy citadel. It was a rainy night, and the Saracens organized their troops in darkness, the enemy completely unaware. After countless silent hours, Faraj deemed it the appropriate time to attack, and just as the camels started to step forward, and the ballistae began to wind up, something happened.
A spy, planted amongst the populace, deeply rooted for years, stepped forward, and opened the gates. The defenders made many futile attempts to close their own gates, but it was too late. Harrad, the spy of Tripoli, single handedly destroyed any attempt at a reasonable defense for the Spanish. Hundreds upon Hundreds of Arabian Horses flooded through the gates, smashing against the foolish Town Guard who were trying stem the tide. Down the streets Faraj’s forces poured, meeting weak and scattered resistance.
Within minutes of his attack, Faraj the Chivalrous rode unopposed into the town square, the populace cheering him, showering him with flower petals (Maybe the spy told them to get ready, I dunno). As was his custom, he sent forth a ransom note to the Spanish emissary, and while awaiting response, allowed the newly captured prisoners to stay with their families.
It truly was a great day indeed. Kept me up till 3 in the friggen morning.
