Atamaran Advocate/Issue 1

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Issue 1

The Beginnings of the Rogeshore War 5th March

On the evening of March 4, 2007, a heavy vanguard of RedSpan forces attacked the Ashlantean region of Rogeshore and defeated the light militia units stationed in the region. The battle pitted HRH Tony, King of RedSpan, High Marshal Dielo, Arch Priest Ralph the Third, and six other knights of RedSpan whose forces totaled 126 infantrymen, 65 mixed infantrymen, 17 archers, and 49 cavalrymen, against four Ashlantean defending units with 62 infantrymen and 20 cavalrymen. The total combat strengths of Redspan and Ash Sea Islands were 3366 vs. 1351, respectively. As the battle began the two noble-led Ashlantean units, both infantry, and one cavalry militia unit advanced towards the approaching RedSpan army while an infantry militia unit held its position. Soon, the two forces crashed into each other in the middle of the battlefield. First two RedSpanian cavalry units led by HRH King Tony and High Marshal Dielo charged the Ashlantean infantry and cavalry while those units charged back, causing heavy casualties among both sides. Ash Sea Islands might have won the battle had there not been the RedSpan infantry to sweep in after their cavalry and force the defending Ashlantean units to retreat. When those units were neutralized, the RedSpanians advanced upon the dug-in Ashlantean militia infantry and wiped the unit out. So ended the first battle of this new war. Two nobles were wounded in the fighting, High Marshal Dielo of RedSpan and Marco of Ash Sea Islands. The total casualties for the battle were 62 men for RedSpan and 76 men for Ash Sea Islands. In the day since the battle RedSpan has consolidated its hold on Rogeshore with little interference from substantive Ashlantean forces. It remains to be seen how long that will last.

by Elenar Tasartir of RedSpan http://wiki.battlemaster.org/images/Atamaran-Advocate.jpg Issue 1 The Beginnings of the Rogeshore War 5th March On the evening of March 4, 2007, a heavy vanguard of RedSpan forces attacked the Ashlantean region of Rogeshore and defeated the light militia units stationed in the region. The battle pitted HRH Tony, King of RedSpan, High Marshal Dielo, Arch Priest Ralph the Third, and six other knights of RedSpan whose forces totaled 126 infantrymen, 65 mixed infantrymen, 17 archers, and 49 cavalrymen, against four Ashlantean defending units with 62 infantrymen and 20 cavalrymen. The total combat strengths of Redspan and Ash Sea Islands were 3366 vs. 1351, respectively. As the battle began the two noble-led Ashlantean units, both infantry, and one cavalry militia unit advanced towards the approaching RedSpan army while an infantry militia unit held its position. Soon, the two forces crashed into each other in the middle of the battlefield. First two RedSpanian cavalry units led by HRH King Tony and High Marshal Dielo charged the Ashlantean infantry and cavalry while those units charged back, causing heavy casualties among both sides. Ash Sea Islands might have won the battle had there not been the RedSpan infantry to sweep in after their cavalry and force the defending Ashlantean units to retreat. When those units were neutralized, the RedSpanians advanced upon the dug-in Ashlantean militia infantry and wiped the unit out. So ended the first battle of this new war. Two nobles were wounded in the fighting, High Marshal Dielo of RedSpan and Marco of Ash Sea Islands. The total casualties for the battle were 62 men for RedSpan and 76 men for Ash Sea Islands. In the day since the battle RedSpan has consolidated its hold on Rogeshore with little interference from substantive Ashlantean forces. It remains to be seen how long that will last. by Elenar Tasartir of RedSpan "Da Goat vs The Serpent" War of the Priests 5th March It has begun. After the dust has settled from the RedSpan-Darkan War, RedSpan earnestly rushed into rebuilding both its homeland infrastructure and her mobile military force. However, while this was made apparent to the world... a second form of construction commenced. Elinda Enstance has always been hard at work for Da Way, along with the other Elder Members of Da Way, the official state religion of RedSpan. Her work tends to stay hidden from the public eye, and it is a thankless task, but nevertheless, she has done a wonderful job. In addition with the induction of Mossimo Kimura into Da Way's priesthood, the "revival" gained momentum. Following Mossimo's induction, as many as two other nobles dedicated themselves to the priesthood. With great fervor, the young priests headed out to aid their elders in spreading their word. But this has not been an easy task. Members of Magna Serpaensism, the official religion of the Ash Sea Islands, had laid down deep roots in the border regions of RedSpan. The young priests have been attacked by enraged Magna Serpaensism followers on several occasions, with Mossimo claiming the most actual injuries incurred during these events. While the soldiers of RedSpan wage a physical war in former RedSpan region of Rogeshore, in an effort to restore Da Great Highway, RedSpaniard priests are waging a war of a spiritual variety. Will this turn into a no-holds barred holy war? Will RedSpan be content to simply restore their faith, and their highway? Or will the Ash Sea Islands retaliate? Only time (and a lot of broken bones) will tell who the true victors of this war really are. by Benny Kimura of RedSpan

"Da Goat vs The Serpent" War of the Priests 5th March

It has begun. After the dust has settled from the RedSpan-Darkan War, RedSpan earnestly rushed into rebuilding both its homeland infrastructure and her mobile military force. However, while this was made apparent to the world... a second form of construction commenced. Elinda Enstance has always been hard at work for Da Way, along with the other Elder Members of Da Way, the official state religion of RedSpan. Her work tends to stay hidden from the public eye, and it is a thankless task, but nevertheless, she has done a wonderful job. In addition with the induction of Mossimo Kimura into Da Way's priesthood, the "revival" gained momentum. Following Mossimo's induction, as many as two other nobles dedicated themselves to the priesthood. With great fervor, the young priests headed out to aid their elders in spreading their word. But this has not been an easy task. Members of Magna Serpaensism, the official religion of the Ash Sea Islands, had laid down deep roots in the border regions of RedSpan. The young priests have been attacked by enraged Magna Serpaensism followers on several occasions, with Mossimo claiming the most actual injuries incurred during these events. While the soldiers of RedSpan wage a physical war in former RedSpan region of Rogeshore, in an effort to restore Da Great Highway, RedSpaniard priests are waging a war of a spiritual variety. Will this turn into a no-holds barred holy war? Will RedSpan be content to simply restore their faith, and their highway? Or will the Ash Sea Islands retaliate? Only time (and a lot of broken bones) will tell who the true victors of this war really are.

by Benny Kimura of RedSpan