Asenian Courier/May-June 08

Asenian Courier
1 Silver	with Honour and Valour	Issue #1 - May/June 2008
Times Marshal Vanya Bluelake heard to call Defterdar Katan Anthas fat: 157

Pedera Converted

8 June 2008 (Pedrera) by Defterdar Katan Anthas, Baron of Gadlock

This evening, the badland region of Pedrera was captured from Old Rancagua by forces from the Sultanate of Asena. This follows a chain of events including the original battle, followed by the splitting of Asenian forces to loot Oroya, one of the resulting battles in Oroya resultig in the death of Baron SY Chew of Pedrera. The loss of their Lord is perhaps one reason the peasantry was so quick to change allegiance, but it is also suspected that they were disgusted the the army's decision to attack a bureaucratic party and leave their capital open to assault, which was promptly accepted. There is yet no official word on who the new Baron of Pedrera will be, but Grand Vezir Tengstille is expected to be appointed following the loss of Obando, despite having no claims on the region.

The Siege Commences

9 June 2008 (Pedrera) by Defterdar Katan Anthas, Baron of Gadlock

With the conversion to Asena by the population of Pedrera, things look grave for Old Rancagua. The loss of Pedrera mean that Oroya and Pucallpa now are cut off from the remainder of the realm, Csopa and Caqueta. With a few siege specialists within the Sultanate, old Rancagua isn't expected to last much longer before an Asenian flag is raised above their last region. At the time of writing, the Rancaguan military was only about a quarter the strength as the Asenian military, with several Old Rancaguan Nobles without units, and the majority of their mobile army on the other side of Pedrera, which is well suited due to its palisade.

Battle in Pedrera

5 June 2008 (Pedrera) by Defterdar Katan Anthas, Baron of Gadlock

This evening, a retaliatory offense was made against Old Rancagua in Pedrera. The palisade within Pedrera was no aid for them, as they lost the battle. Shortly following the battle, Sultan Korkut of Asena had initiated a Brutal Takeover of the region in order to add it to his domain and sever Oroya's connection to the remainder of the realm. Now only time can tell what the reaction from the Old Rancaguans will be.

Battle in Obando

5 June 2008 (Obando) by Defterdar Katan Anthas, Baron of Gadlock

At dawn today, Forces from Old Rancagua finally made their move and had attacked Obando. A Minor resistance was attempted, led by Marshall Vanya Bluelake of the Iron Wolves of Asena, but were eventually overwhelmed. Reports are still unclear as to whether or not the loss was seen as the cause, but the peasants have thrown Grand Vezir Tengstille out of his Barony. More news will be reported as events unfold.

Actions by Obsidian Islands

5 June 2008 (Juazeiro, Kazakh, and Gadlock) by Defterdar Katan Anthas, Baron of Gadlock

OVer the last several days, Acts of hostility have been detected within several regions, under sanctions supported by the Obsidian Islands. First an Infiltrator, Sundus, was captured as he attempted to rob the vaults in Juazeiro. Then Gauihu, made infamous from his actions while ruler of the now fallen nation of Abington, now a priest was spotted preaching in Kazakh, and another priest, Spero, was seen preaching in Gadlock. All of these actions are in violation of the Peace Treaty which carries the royal seal of both reigning monarchs. With no response yet from the Island Government, one is led to believe that these actions are not coincidental, but a deliberate and planned attack on the people and culture of the Asenians.

Fontan Secedes from Fontan

27 May 2008 (Fontan) by Defterdar Katan Anthas, Baron of Gadlock

Shortly before sunset, Gregor Relak announced the independence of his city of Fontan from the realm of Fontan, Proclaim himself as Dictator of the Confederacy of Fontan. Sordidus, Tokat, and Negev all followed their duchy capital, and at the time of writing, Sordidus and Negev have both changed their allegiance from the infant confederacy, with no word of official stance of the remaining region of Tokat yet received. Only time will be able to tell us what will happen with this infant realm.

War declared by Sirion

27 May 2008 (Sirion) by Defterdar Katan Anthas, Baron of Gadlock

Shortly after sunset, Prime Minister Handow Meadowcrest of Sirion declared war on the Sultanate of Asena. As of yet, no formal reason has been received, leaving one to wonder if Sirion's Prime Minister actually has the backing of his people for this action. More to come on this story as it develops. When asked for comment, Sultan Korkut Kalkandelen had this to say: "The Sultate of Asena has done nothing to provoke this attack. Our battle is with Old Rancagua, whose king had demanded tribute from us in our infancy."

Takeover of Salta completed

26 May 2008 (Salta) by Defterdar Katan Anthas, Baron of Gadlock

This evening, the peasantry of Salta finally began to hail the return of the Sultanate's governance. The takeover lasted for 4 days, and was the cause of the deaths of 67 peasants. the suppression of the peasant revolt here in Salta means that the borders of Asena are once again unified, instead of in three fractures, which is great cause to rejoice. Sultan Korkut will announce a new count for Salta shortly, with Lady Zekio Zephire expected to return to her domain.

Zekio Zephire Reappointed as Countess of Salta

26 May 2008 (Salta) by Defterdar Katan Anthas, Baron of Gadlock

Today, Lady Zekio Zephire was reappointed to her post as Countess of Salta. The staff here at the Asenian Courier wish her the best of luck in her endeavours in the region. In other happenings within the Sultanate, the young noble Altera Lestat was captured today in Pedrera by Old Rancaguan forces. Investigations are currently being conducted into why he was in Pedrera.

Turmoil for the Defterdar

23 May 2008 (Gadlock) by Defterdar Katan Anthas, Baron of Gadlock

They say bad things happen in threes, in the events in just two days certainly prove it for myself. First, I had to deal with the loss of my brother, Sir Celad Anthas of Oligarch, a noble who had lost his life in a battle in Parm, fighting under the banner of Fontan. Then, as I was preparing for his burial at my manor in Gadlock, his grave site was looted by Kiera Telamon, a troop leader who was then part of the Obsidian Islands but has since been banned, and from the Sultanate of Asena as well. And to add insult to injury, on the day of my brother's funeral, the region of Salta declared its independence from Asena, leaving my betrothed, Countess Zekio Zephire without a home, with no real priority set in repressing the revolt, putting ideas into the heads of the peasants, and showing no understanding from Sultan Korkut as to my recent troubles.

Defterdar's Brother Buried in Gadlock

22 May 2008 (Gadlock) by Defterdar Katan Anthas, Baron of Gadlock

Today, my brother was laid to rest, following his heroic death for Fontan in the battle of Parm. Many leaders around the world have sent their condolences to me, and I have had a Memorial constructed near my home in Gadlock. All nobles who had met, or even just heard of him, are invited to leave a message for him at his memorial.