tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51259327742821548452024-03-13T15:43:45.684+10:00The Hesse-Kassoulet Kroniclesa true and honest account of the military campaigns, political intrigues and private lives of the nobility and citizens of hesse-kassoulet and ze Tittanmuff, warfare in the age of reason and enlightenmentPaintPighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047331820540221681noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125932774282154845.post-80562251776677649972013-07-23T00:18:00.001+10:002013-07-23T00:22:26.001+10:00Hear ye hear yeIt has been some time since I last chronicled the comings and goings of the populace of Hesse Kassoulet this has been due to unduly long bout of the dreaded conniptions. With the somewhat dubious council of the apothecary and his accomplice the surgeon this now well on it's way to being under control and hopefully a full recovery will be not far down the path.<br />
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I'm please to say that while your erstwhile chronicler has been laid low the royal family departed for the Grand Tour, machinations both evil and righteous were put on hold while the cultural centres of Europe were to play host to the Hessiansacken court.<br />
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With wine supplies in Vienna, Venice, Rome, Catalonia and Madrid reaching critically low levels The Erzherzog has decided to round up the strays and make for Uppendufsk. Not before time as the lesser nobles and ministers entrusted with running the day to day comings and goings have taken to making the, as they say in Fronsay, parteee or more properly a 24 hour <span class="dictI"></span>soirée of an increasingly debauched kind. Now that in itself is not uncommon when the Erzherzog is in residence but in his absence taking time out to sober up, wash and take care of affairs of state are being all but forgot!<br />
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<br />Izzak Grimnebulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08280359056920252717noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125932774282154845.post-36343460580582537712012-11-24T12:18:00.000+10:002012-11-24T12:19:53.797+10:00Treaty of Westfailure and the Egghünt<br />
The Bishopric of Egghünt is a small land of approximately seventy thousand souls, although nominally Cataholic and part of the Wholly Roman Empire the population is a mix of religions and ethnicity's, amongst the most prevalent of these newer arrivals and by far the largest in number are the Hugenose. The exodus of the Hugenose from Fronsay persecution is well documented, the populations of many German lands including those of Hesse-Kassoulet and the Tittanmuff being supplemented by their numbers. Also well documented is the Treaty of Westfailure which when drawn up guaranteed a place of safety within the Empire for the Hugenose diaspora, with guaranteed self rule. This was to be made good on extingiushment of a ruling line on a land belonging to the Empire.<br />
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Whether this covenant covering the Hugenose within the treaty was agreed to in good faith by The Wholly Roaming Empire at the time we may never know. One would not find it hard to imagine that the Emperor and his advisers may never have envisioned the event taking place, however that is purely speculation. What is not speculation is the Hugenose's signed the treaty in good faith and expect it to be honoured if and when the situation arose. Many of the Hugenose diaspora having settled and prospered in the North of Europe still long for the day when they may have a land to call their own, a land of wine and patisseries. Houlalaaaaa.<br />
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It is with this introduction that I, your humble chronicler, now share the events of a council held in the Royal Schloss in Uppendufsk this very day.<br />
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Some preliminary sketches have been prepared, what on earth, a black coat! Now that is a bit of a surprise. Does the Erzherzog know of this, will he care, I have no idea......<br />
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What was Herr Farbenschwein thinking? He must have misread the Erzherzogins directions as to the uniform. Pale yellow, Gott un Himmel!<br />
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Yes, these tasty Jaeger will have their hands full in the wilds of the Raugraviate....... <br />
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<br />PaintPighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047331820540221681noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125932774282154845.post-26467777131999628952012-07-06T17:31:00.001+10:002012-07-31T00:10:42.151+10:00Wholly Roman Empire - Expansion ? updated 30 JulyNews has reached Uppendufsk of a disturbing nature. Whilst the Raugraviate of our beloved Erzherzogin re-organises it's military into a smaller more professional force The wholly Roman Emporer raises levies in Lower Rhine and Frakonian Kreis. Will the evil emperor take advantage of our weakened situation and launch a strike at the very heart of true Hesse? Or will he order the year be spent teaching his press ganged army their left from their right whilst the officers search for working muskets.<br />
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New recruits for the Imperial forces grist mill, it saddens us to see our brothers take up arms in the name of the Empire. No doubt those smelly Hesse Darnsoxstadter's have a hand in this!<br />
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<i>New sketches by our infamous court artist, ladies man and master spy Monsieur Metrelong. Frankenstonesh Kreis on the move</i><br />
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<br />PaintPighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047331820540221681noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125932774282154845.post-85391101984116895202012-06-29T14:42:00.002+10:002012-06-29T14:42:17.327+10:00New RecruitsWord has it that new recruits are mustering at <a href="http://mindenminis.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Minden</a> for the short march to Kassoulet and then on to der Tittanmuff To join the Raugraviate forces. It has also been revealed that a regiment of Hussars are being formed for her majesty. All we need now is for der Faberschwein to find time to outfit them.<br />
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They look like some likely lads, fit for a fray!PaintPighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047331820540221681noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125932774282154845.post-91278003459601874892012-04-23T23:47:00.000+10:002012-04-23T23:47:10.471+10:00musket businessI think Hesse Kassoulet will have to start raising taxes, I have found a new musket to equip the jager battalions with.<br />
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Cleck on the photos to really appreciate the workmanship<br />
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regardsPaintPighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047331820540221681noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125932774282154845.post-97090921684074112012-03-15T15:51:00.003+10:002012-03-15T16:48:35.538+10:00A messanger - Beerstein Muscle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Riders reached Uppendufsk to today from diplomatic and private sources bearing messages of a great parade of millitary strength having taken place at the Kronenburg Arsenal Beerstein. We await further clarification as to the purpose of this overt display of millitary might.<br />
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Hesse Kassoulet scholars, cartographers, geographers and philosophers are putting the finishing touches to the Geographie of Hesse Kassoulet, a great moment soon approaches for our proud nation with the unveiling of this monumental work.PaintPighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047331820540221681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125932774282154845.post-81024153235937607662012-02-01T22:57:00.001+10:002012-02-01T22:57:41.969+10:00NEWS - H-K artillerists practising their drills & new scoopThe residents of the ancient H-K capitol Kassel-Olat were woken from their mid afternoon slumbers by much yelling and shouting coming from the artillery parade grounds. The latest recruits were being put through their drills before heading here to Uppendufsk for final fitting out and then on to their barracks in the Raugraviate von ze Tittenmuff. Eyewitnesses report the yelling and shouting were soon added to by cannon fire and much jeering and cheering by the residents of Kassel-Olat. Some quick sketches in pastels by a talented local artist are shown the scene.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The latest gossip from Kassel-Olat was the appearance of two recruits in an uniform not seen before, the gossiprazzi</span></span> say they are recruits of the Erzherzogin Viktoria Ellen Guard Infantry which arrived in Hesse-Kassoulet a fortnight ago! They are there to escort the artillerist to the Tittanmuff barracks, where the Erz V. E. Guard Infantry have been training in seclusion.<br />
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<br />PaintPighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047331820540221681noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125932774282154845.post-76212077046396316912012-01-15T16:05:00.003+10:002012-01-15T16:13:35.015+10:00H-K Uniform Update -Artillery KorpBeing under development by Herr Fabenschwein (paintpig) for the H-K
artillery corp with the gracious help of the Erzherzogin Viktoria Ellen. Whilst some
in the palace court and military had initial misgivings of handing the
Erzhzerzogin the task of selecting dye's and accoutrement detailing, it was very
much to every one's relief that the finished article bore no resemblance
to a peacock. I have noticed, however, Herr Fabenschwein has a little
less hair lately..........<br />
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Your Kronicler understands from sources in Eurekasburg that 1 out of every 4 applicants for the regiment was rejected, those accepted having proved themselves in previous engagements on the continent and further affield. From what I could glimpse of the training fields from the palace towers they looked a fine a body of trainees and the execution of drill and training was indeed ferocious.<br />
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The Raugraffin is at this moment consulting with Herr Fabenschwein as to the uniform and accoutrement for her new Regiment and will not view them until their training is completed at which time she will present them with their colours and become officilly become the regiments inhaber (sp?). The court artist Francois Metrelong is expected back from his engagements in Beerstein within the week to commence the design work and making of the said colours.<br />
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GrimnebulinIzzak Grimnebulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08280359056920252717noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125932774282154845.post-75110444952230395532012-01-09T14:56:00.000+10:002012-01-10T17:11:45.937+10:00A fleeting visit to Hesse-Cassoulet<div style="text-align: center;">
Hot on the heels of our visit by Marshal Tall'lard came the Fronsay
Marshal Vile Lars (Vile by name vile by nature), he was somewhat miffed to have missed his brother
officer. It is rumoured Tall'Lard left Paree with debts owed and the
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Rumor has it the pretty young thing lost her Chastity at last years October Masque Ball
while visiting here in Uppendufsk, none of our royal personages deemed
it necessary to pass this information on, most of them were involved. Monsieur Vile'Lars was last
seen making dust in the direction of Handover, good riddance they
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The Swedish engineers have completed the rebuilding of the canal system and trade flows once more to our neighbours in the North on the Balsamic Ocean and Westward through Fronsay and the Anglish Chunnel, this is good news for everyone. Unfortunately the reformation of the army continues at a slow pace, with the canal network having lowered the Hesse Cassoulet coffers considerably. This proved to be good news for Herr FarberSchwien as the conniption fit he suffered earlier in the year turned into the palpitations, he was in no state to equip and uniform the new recruits.<br />
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Hot on the heels of our visit by Marshal Tall'Lard came the Fronsay Marshal Vile Lars, I wonder what he wants?Izzak Grimnebulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08280359056920252717noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125932774282154845.post-85760081989124377592011-06-18T10:59:00.000+10:002011-06-18T10:59:20.316+10:00Artillerists and a visitor from LouisApologies for not keeping my loyal followers up to date with the machinations of Hesse Cassoulet, let it be said all is peaceful and the reformation of our army progresses albeit slowly. Unfortunately Paint Pig (Farbenschewein) and his alter ego have been busy with 'some sort alternative reality' limiting my ability to keep you informed.<br />
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Artillerist uniform has been delivered by Herr Schweingutz not fully complete, however a reasonable sample.<br />
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This fine looking chap was drafted from Eurekas WAS range, and has signed up with the Hesse Cassoulet forces for the minimum draft period of 15 years and the right of citizen ship after 10 years service, pay of florin a month and free uniform, food and board, generous terms indeed!<br />
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The Fronsay Marshall Duc Tall Lard paid visit to Uppendufsk and his Benevolence the Erzherzog at the end of June. The purpose of the visit was to examine progress of our military reforms and give voice to any shortfalls in training. Me thinks the mid winter ball and and associated minimally clothed subsequent chamber parties may have taken priority in the Marshall's thinking. The Marshall posed for preliminary sketches and some fine oil on canvas images have resulted to mark his visit to Hesse Cassoulet.<br />
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More news From Hess Cassoulet soon.Izzak Grimnebulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08280359056920252717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125932774282154845.post-46338001518880141782011-04-15T15:00:00.000+10:002011-04-15T15:00:04.979+10:00More SYW Uniforms and a BIG gunWell, one really. I nearly had two but not quite so for the moment we must content ourselves with the sartorial elegance which is IR 6 Grenadiers of Hesse uniform, here being modelled by an over active chap.......... <br />
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Another piece of artillery has been delivered to the artillery grounds for trials and acceptance which should be academic, after all it is 100 years younger than Hesse Cassoulet's heavy guns.<br />
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A couple of Frenchies proving it works, before they hand it over. Hmm, looks like their uniforms are not quite finished either?<br />
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This is the senior fusilier regiment currently based in County Schumberg resting after saving Schumberg-Lipz from a protracted war with Spongeheim. The regiment was in the heat of battle and is reported to having fired at least 3 volleys during the campaign. <br />
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As is so often the case the campaign moved to a conclusion when it was realised the Hesse Cassoulet battalions prefer "going in" with the bayonet. Both Schumberg-Lipz and Spongeheim realised there could be actual casualties and immediately started negotiations, no doubt to resume hostilities at the same time next year, as they have done annually for the last 13 years.<br />
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your faithful chroniclerIzzak Grimnebulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08280359056920252717noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125932774282154845.post-41498825336619927012011-03-28T18:13:00.001+10:002011-03-28T23:12:17.655+10:00New Artillery Piece Has ArrivedThere is much activity at the Royal Artillery Grounds and Barracks here in Uppendufsk. The word is the a new light artillery piece has arrived and the artillerists are keen to be trialling their gun. No word on when this will happen as foreign experts in the laying of artillery are yet to arrive and begin the training.<br />
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There is much jockeying for position and favours being called in to buy commissions in the artillery park now that the rumoured new guns are a reality. From now on Hesse Cassoulets will do more damage to the enemy than our own sons.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For further details on the assembling of the weapon by the finest artillery makers in all the lands of Hesse Cassoulet visit Das alt Schweingutzen (aka Paint Pig), the link is in the sidebar in all it's pomposity!</div>Izzak Grimnebulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08280359056920252717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125932774282154845.post-72361405933988999972011-03-24T10:27:00.001+10:002011-03-24T19:29:28.217+10:00Declare and be RecognizedCelebrations in the capitol of Hesses Cassoulet today 10 of the Erzherzog's royal cousins have declared themselves to the court of His Benevolence, the latest being the Royal Family of Tripplebrudder. Further more over 700 visitors from across Europe, The Orient, Asia and the Americas have visited our lands. Envoy's and their concubines, merchants and their hussy's, Lords and their mistresses, tourists and professional military men both have seen much to relate to colleagues loved ones, and forged strong bonds both inside the Royal Court and in our famous bordellos, more often both. Hoorah!<br />
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Hesse-Cassoulet, who's citizens need little enough<br />
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Visit Herr Schweingutzens if you require details. Not a good likeness I'm afraid will paint a better one in the morning.PaintPighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047331820540221681noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125932774282154845.post-41518376241380761442011-03-20T13:25:00.002+10:002011-03-20T13:37:38.262+10:00Hesse Cassoulet NewsThe broad sheets and criers are announcing the arrival of a new artillery piece from Eurekasburg the 3lb piece is being considered as a battalion gun and the carriage is said to weigh half that of the pieces currently in use which date from before the rule of the ErbPrinz Hoomphrie Beebare, the mad prince in 1650-80.<br />
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</tbody></table>The Wholly Roman Empire is pleased the war between the Confederation of the Whine Stadt's is bought to successful conclusion. An envoy is on the way to discuss the matter further with the Erzherzog including succession of Schumberg-Lippe, due to a Morganatic marriage, there will be numerous claims and counter claims and possibility of further war. There is also talk The Wholly Roman Empire is not please with our continued taking in of refuges from the Korkases, this policy is one of the Erzherzogs long standing commitments, I cant see him changing it soon.<br />
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Herr Schweingutz is soon to complete a prototype uniform for the Court to consider When asked to elaborate on the design Der alt Paintenpiggen (as mien Herr is referred to by friends and foes alike) remained tight lipped and sweating profusely collapsed into a soft divan chair.<br />
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New recruits have been gathered in Minden and are due to be dispatched to Hesse Cassoulet within days, according to dispatches from chief of recruitment in Minden Herr Franz Ammond.<br />
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It is reported Reich Duke Wilhelm von Beerstein has warmly welcomed Hesse Cassoulet Court artist Francois Metrelong in Kronenberg. The nobles of Beerstein seem keen to see his work and rumour of commissions is rife.Izzak Grimnebulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08280359056920252717noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125932774282154845.post-41683506615443759922011-03-18T00:56:00.000+10:002011-03-18T00:56:08.849+10:00Query from a friend and the Ginger Prinz<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Talk of the abondoned cannals and roads from the enthusiastic but psychotic rule of Crown Prinz Hoomphrie Beebare von Hessianhesse, who believed the acclaimed scientist Herr Eyesack Neutown could make water flow uphill, has been revived and gradmother, Princess Antoinette Fay (Princess Nan as she is affectionately known), has been put in charge of searching the archives for the plans.</div><div><br />
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The cost of these works have caused much discussion at the Schlosse but it is agreed that the effort and cost will be amply rewarded. A meeting of interested parties will be held in the Burgers and Merchants Guild Hall next a week from today, to announce the projekt, riders have been sent and the printer William Peoster has been tasked with the making of the flyers and placing them.</div><div><br />
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</div>Izzak Grimnebulinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08280359056920252717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125932774282154845.post-16918169661716658482011-03-14T20:14:00.000+10:002011-03-14T20:15:34.798+10:00What News?<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4y1LlG1h3dhEX0XIVqBqExHf98HAdhbj11REvaqQYH4mzg-mXRpGGM_Ad7XWypGOqeCG3ZzFcq8oMl03_0C8GHZyED-OS_Z-D0hTN1P2P65Lo1gEV7El2TIRurUvgwiRBvrMuda2e0oUb/s1600/dispatches.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4y1LlG1h3dhEX0XIVqBqExHf98HAdhbj11REvaqQYH4mzg-mXRpGGM_Ad7XWypGOqeCG3ZzFcq8oMl03_0C8GHZyED-OS_Z-D0hTN1P2P65Lo1gEV7El2TIRurUvgwiRBvrMuda2e0oUb/s200/dispatches.jpg" width="168" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Today a rider bearing dispatches bought news from Beerstein, amongst other, indicating the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">College of Honors is to invest Erzherzog Rudolf Dascher Hansuppen II von Hessiansacken hausen into the Ancient and Honorable Order of the Tankard! Our Benevolent Landgraf overcome with emotion could not utter reply at first.</span></span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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