Heen (Realm)/Heenite Highlights/June '07

Heenite Highlights
Price: 1 gold	Creator: Thrydwulf	April '07

(This editor realises that it is not yet the month of June, but after the events of the last couple of days, he realised the repercussions of todays acts by the Arch Priest (explained later) would continue for a number of days, and thought it was time to start up the next issue of the Heenite Highlights. And so we start with a very important piece of news.)

A Foiled Rebellion

May 31 Today in Heen, a plot to rebell in our Capital City was foiled. There had been much discussion within the Queens Council about a group of nobles who had recently left Toren on the South-East Island after their failed rebellion to join the realm of Heen in Beluaterra. Their plan was slightly clever, as they did not arrive in Heen as one large group; instead they came in pairs, about a week apart and all swore allegiences to local lords immediately. However, they did not take into account that many of the nobles already belonging to the realm, had family members in other realms, warning their brothers or sisters that the new nobles they were making friends with had just rebelled against their own realm. The council were immediately alerted to their suspicions, and a silent investigation was conducted. While nothing had been said in public, the so called "underground movement" had been sending messages to each other ever since their arrival on our sandy shores. They even had a leader, AND a plan. They did not bank on a couple of their nobles betraying them though, as it seems that the spirit and friendship of the Heenite Nobles had got into a couple of their hearts. And so, while suspicions were there, no hard evidence could be found. Until the day when two of the underground movement approached individual members of the council. One "noble" approached the Queen herself, describing the exact plans of the rebellion, and how he had intended to be a part of it, but since moving to Heen had changed his mind when he saw the delights our realm had to offer. His message to the Queen can be found here: Rebel Message to Queen. Another of the rebels had also been in contact with the High Marshall Thrydwulf, warning him of an upcoming rebellion, and how he wanted no part of it as it was "unjustified and had no real meaning". His message to the High Marshall can be found here: Rebel Message to Marshall. The Queen and High Marshall of Heen then put forward all the evidence to the Queens Council, including all the names of the rebels (supplied by the rebel who messaged the Queen), their plan to overthrow the city, and their ringleader. The evidence was put before the judge, after one day was given to the rebel leader to explain his whereabouts (he had not been following orders for over a week), to which the Arch Priest decided that enough evidence had been given in order to ban the nobles in the Underground Movement in Heen. So from today, 3 nobles have been banned. The two nobles that came forward with the plans have been issued a Royal Pardon from the Queen herself for owning up and confessing. Today shows that the Heenite Spirit can break even some of the hardest nobles.

The Plotters Unveiled

June 1 Finally, the names of the Rebels can be revealed, as all the evidence has been collected, and the Arch Priest has put the bans into effect. Immediately, the nobles banned were declared rebels, and immediately caused trouble in the regions they were in - attacking the villagers and nobles in the nearby vicinity. Their efforts were fruitless however, and their units were quickly slaughtered, leaving the nobles to flee. The head of the band, the so called "assassin" has apparantly slipped into the shadows somewhere and joined with our Federation allies Vlaanderen to become an Infiltrator. The final piece of evidence was sent to our Arch Priest Medium, and can be found in the following insert: Message to Medium. The outcome of all this, is that Tanis and Hericus were issued Royal Pardons for coming forward with their knowledge of the Rebellion. The nobles Fenrir, Larkin and Zellion were banned from the realm with immediate effect, and left to find their own way in the world, forever labelled as rebels.

Ambushed in Naraka

June 3 As the sun rose on the 3rd of June, the Heenite army that had been travelling from Watto to Naraka on their way to Reeds to aid their allies Vlaanderen, suddenly heard the sound of many footsteps approaching at pace. Unready and slightly unorganised, the Heenite army were being ambushed by half of the Mesh force than had earlier this morning completed a successful TO of the region of Bajit. Charging towards the quickly assembling Heenite army were over 500 Meshian soldiers, mainly infantry, but with about 50 horses cantering behind. While the 10 Heenite soldiers and their units straightened their armour and quickly readied their weapons, preparing for the assault, they saw a horde of Vlaanderen peasants weilding a makeshift red and white banner rushing to join them from the town of Naraka. Each peasant with a fork or other implement, eager to aid the Heenites in the early morning light. The battle began in half-light, it was clear that the Heenite's were vastly outnumbered. Their soldiers numbered just under 370 men, while the Meshian ambush party had over 500 men. Not only did Mesh have the men advantage, but they also had the element of surprise as the Heenite's were disorganised in their lines. Despite this, the Heenite soldiers, inspired by the courage of the Vlaanderen peasants put up a great fight. Swords struck shields, and arrows flew straight in the calm winds as the battle raged, but it soon became clear that Mesh were not to have the obvious victory as it had seemed at first. They did not count on the individual strength and courage of the Heenite's. Their teamwork in battle in well reknowned, and their physical strengths from the harsh conditions in the desert puts them above most soldiers. Their equipment and armour then improves their chances greatly. Despite a staggered cavalry charge, and many losses on the allied side, the Meshian forces were driven from the battlefield in a heroic victory. Yet another victory for Thrydwulf as High Marshall, and his loyal Heenites. Sadly, all the Vlaanderen peasants were slain, but their spirit will be remembered for many days to come. The full battle report can be found here: Ambushed in Naraka.

Reinforcements from Reeds

June 3 Another battle took place in the region of Naraka this evening but this time the peasants decided to stay out of it. A batallion of soldiers had been alerted after the ambush this morning - Thrydwulf having sent a messenger to High Marshall Vigil as soon as he realised they were being attacked. Vigil gave the command for his troops to march from the city to aid the Heenite's in Naraka against the remaining Mesh soldiers. Having taken many casualties in the morning, the Meshian soldiers stood no chance against the fresh soldiers arriving from the Vlaanderen Capital. As the two allied forces grouped, the front line a large row of Archers and Infantry, with Cavalry firmly placed at the rear this time, the Mesh soldiers wearily advanced towards the allies. After a rather quick skirmish, the battle was over having wounded 2 more Meshian nobles. The full report can be found here: Reinforcements from Reeds.

No News from Vlaanderen

June 4 It seems that all has gone quiet in the realm of Vlaanderen. Nothing has been heard from them in over a day. A recent scouting party sent to Bajit discovered that High Marshall Vigil was currently unconscious in the Vlaanderen healers tent after a vicious first battle to free the people from the Mesh opression. Not only was the High Marshall out of action, but it seems that King Valhalla has disappeared somewhere in Naraka. Rumours say that he has just been taken in by a horde of naked women, but this editor has seen the face of that man...and well...i suppose he's rich?! There were plenty of other male troop leaders around in Naraka at the time, what does Valhalla have that they don't? He is a King I suppose! Anyway, back to the story... With two of the most important figures in Vlaanderen out of action, it seems that the troop leaders will have to fend for themselves atleast until the High Marshall has recovered from his wounds, and the healers would not let on to the scouts how long that would be.

A Freeman Informs

June 4 The Duke of Tahgalez today was approached by a freeman in Watersdown. While talking to the local, he managed to find out what they thought of the other realms in Beluaterra. * Most people seem to be a bit distrustful and wary of Melhed. * Most people seem to be a bit distrustful and wary of Fronen. * They see Luz de Bia more or less apathetic, not caring one way or the other. * The people have only cold words for Mesh. It's not quite hatred, but a deep dislike. * The people have only cold words for Plergoth. It's not quite hatred, but a deep dislike. * Most people seem to be a bit distrustful and wary of Riombara. * The people have only cold words for Irombrozia. It's not quite hatred, but a deep dislike. * Almost everyone is devoted to Heen. * The people have only cold words for Khthon. It's not quite hatred, but a deep dislike. * They see Kingdom of Alluran more or less apathetic, not caring one way or the other. * The people have only cold words for Vlaanderen. It's not quite hatred, but a deep dislike. * They see Caras Galadhon more or less apathetic, not caring one way or the other. * Most people seem to be a bit distrustful and wary of Valentia. * The people here are pretty neutral to all other realms. It seems that the Heenite nobles are extremely loyal indeed, and very wary of foreigners, especially in the middle regions of the realm.

Panic and Unity

June 5 In the early hours of last night, when nobles should have been asleep, dreaming of their future conquests, or perhaps the woman they were hoping to impress while drunk at the next local tournament; a large group of undead were gathering in the southern regions of the continent. Lead by a mysterious Necromancer (who were thought to have all been "removed" after the last undead invasion), who appeared to some of the local outlaws, demanding they return some prized artifacts. Rumours have it there there is also a large group of monsters somewhere to the North, apparently with similar demands to the undead lords. This editor had been wondering why the deserts of Heen had been so quiet in the past weeks, and it was obviously because the monsters were travelling to their meeting up North, and the undead to the South. While the Heenites have not heard much about the undead, and indeed less about the monsters, a wave of panic is spreading the nation. However, following this wave of panic, is the understanding by the rulers of the realms that perhaps they should put aside their human differences while they are under threat, and unite to fight against the creatures from other worlds. This editor will try and keep you informed.

Attila and Scion Back!

June 5 After what seems like an age, two important nobles of our realm have returned from a great journey. They did not tell us where they were off to, or when they were to be back, and they have been gone so long it seems. Attila left not long after the former King Scion the Skilled. This editor can only imagine that King Scion had to get away from the realm he had worked so hard for, and was overcome by his emotions in seeing the realm he loved finally become something he had dreamed. Then by stepping down, he coould be free and say that he had achieved what he had planned. Duke Attila on the other hand, probably had similar reasons for leaving. He had turned coat and brought his Duchy under the control of Heen at a crucial time in the civil war, had taken up a role as Chief Administrator for the Duchy, and even began his own religion, so i guess things may have gotten too much for the chap. All the nobles of Heen are glad to see them back. And hope that they enjoyed their adventures (wherever they went) and can now commit themselves fully to the glorious realm they helped to create. It seems they have come at a good time to aid (see article to the left!).