Phase Three - War Stories

[frostscar]

Ether’s War Log: Entry #1:  When I was still a cub I was chosen for the life of Chapter Historian, a calling of great honour. It is my task to chronicle the lives of our troops and their extraordinary victories against overwhelming odds. In observing these great battles, I have learned from our talented leaders the art of war and how to wage successful campaigns to hold lands as valuable as the Four Points.

The coveted ‘Four Points of the Great Specific’ have always been a target of conquerors throughout the ages. Attempts at conquest can be traced back as far as the great furry emperor, Genghis Kong, who managed to breach its shores centuries ago.

For the past century it has been ruled over by Coalition Furry, who, through bloody strife and insurmountable odds, have managed to fend off would be conquers and keep hold of our island paradise.

This is due in part to our new leader Frostscar. When our former commander fell in battle, Frostscar took charge of the campaign. Later that same day he held the gates of Point North with only his generals, Cajun of the Acadian Clan and Tyler of the Spirit Drinkers Tribe. They stood against a force a thousand strong for 3 straight days armed only with a rusty can of Tactical Bacon, a bottle of Rye and their wits.

The Generals are also new comers to our forces. I often enjoy hearing the two of them regale the troops with tales of great wars long past. My favorite is their tale of surviving the unforgiving cold of the Northern Front on nothing more than a strip of jerky. It’s no wonder their security team continues to play a vital role in keeping our coalition in power.

The Coalition operates out of a fortified bunker deep below the mountain city of Furlin, known only as HQ. It is here that my mate Welnis and I make our home.  He is the coalition’s top Military Engineer. His fanciful designs have been the difference between defeat and glorious victory for many a battle. The generals often snap up his newest designs before they have had a chance to be properly tested, as Cajun says the best test is a field test.

If the Generals are the great fist of the Coalition, then Cola Katz and Bariki would make up its Heart. Bariki is our Sergeant at Arms. He ensures our men are trained and among the best on the planet. It is because of his training that our troopers are feared the world over.

Cola is Marshall of the Ladle and I need not mention why that is important. His home cooked meals are what make the days go by so smoothly. What soldier’s day would be complete without their rum ration?  Without his mastery of the ladle he carries, we would be too busy following our stomachs rather than our orders.

Lastly, I should mention a new, rather odd character to join our side. Mascot Polanski …is he even working for us? He seems to be jolly in his work, but I can’t help but view him as a rather mad fellow. He is currently our head scientist, but focuses most of his time making weapons behind Welnis’ back. When I discussed this with Welnis he seemed rather perturbed, but has not actually spoken to Polanski about it.

We’ve dubbed our current conflict the “Specific Struggle”. It seems our biggest threat is the mysterious and radical group known only as the Feral Extremists. How much do we have to fear from them? Is Polanski one of them, or is he just a nutcase? I hope the answers come to me before it’s too late...

-Ether Coalition Furry, Chapter Historian