Pikeandshot Stories

the second of my scenario books. medieval, samurai, pike and shot, scythian look a likes, etc. beware of smut

The landing of Gustavus Adolphus on the Baltic island of Usedom in 1630 shatters the fragile balance of the Thirty Years' War. As the Imperial Diet convenes in Regensburg, news of Sweden's intervention spreads through the halls of the Empire while princes quarrel over armies, taxes, and the authority of the Emperor. French envoys maneuver among the electors, rebellious cities like Magdeburg seek foreign protection, and the greatest general of the Empire-the Duke of Friedland, Albrecht von Wallenstein-is cast down by the very princes who once depended on his victories. The war that had consumed Germany for over a decade now enters a far more dangerous phase. Watching these events unfold is the young King of Hungary, Ferdinand III. Present at every council yet holding no formal authority, he studies the rivalries, betrayals, and ambitions that govern the Empire. As Sweden advances and Imperial command falters, Ferdinand becomes determined to prove himself worthy of the dynasty he will inherit. From the intrigues of Regensburg to the campaigns that follow, his rivalry with the fallen Duke of Friedland and his struggle to secure command will shape the road to a single decisive moment-the great clash of armies at Nördlingen.

The adventures of Mateo Cadorna and the Shattered Shafts mercenary regiment. Heavily inspired by renaissance "pike and shot" warfare mixed together with classic fantasy. This was written for no other purpose than for fun.