Itorunt Informer/August '06

The empre strikes back...
The Itorunt Informer
Free, although we like it when you throw money. Written by Alex Exiled, Thray Walsh, and Ichigo Kurosaki.	Bringing you the best of the press from Itorunt!	July Edition

News Captured My errands done, I headed to the front, being one of the first Itoruntians to arrive in Domus. My men fought bravely, sacrificing their lives for our great Empire (one survived). In a great clash involving Itorunt, Ibladesh(?), Yssaria, and Caligus... I was captured, and it seems my co-editor, Thray, is here as well. Hopefully, he and I will be released soon, but until then, I guess I can write about my first experience in the Caligan prisons... Anyway, in the battle, one admirable thing I noticed from the Caligans was their perfect formation, with infantry and mixed infantry in the front, archers behind them and a lone cavalry unit in the back. Good battle, lucky for them they had fortifications... --Ichigo Itorunt right outside Caligus Today the Itoruntian forces hit straggler troops in Winkamus, driving the Caligans from the Yssarian region. Among the TL's that stayed to try and fight against the Itorunt forces was the Caligan general, son of patrick. In a pathetic stand, the Caligans rallied in one line, facing a vastly superior Itorunt force in an act of brave (but stupid) defiance — sacrificing another 6 units to the Itorunt war machine and throwing yet more peasants lives away. Many think that with the Caligans now stuck in their city with no way to force their way out, this is indeed the end. Time will tell, and updates can be found right here in the II. -- Alex Army on the move And what an army it is. An Itorunt of over 17,000 CS in one region (not counting surrounding regions, militia, bureaucrats or forces still recruiting) assembled and began marching out of Itorunt today towards the last obstacle in the way of true peace, the capital city of Caligus. With a Yssarian force also gathering out of their capital city Hamadan, and rumours of an Ibladeshian detachment in Yssarian lands, many in Itorunt see this as the final hit against the enemy that has harassed our oldest ally for so long, and it is unlikely that there will be any saving grace from anywhere. We at the Itorunt Informer will keep you updated with the true details as they emerge. --Alex Long-Standing Judge of Itorunt Steps Down A respected figure and dear friend of Itorunt has submitted his notice today. Ryndhal, judge of Itorunt for longer than many of us can remember, gave an announcement this afternoon that he would be leaving his positions as both Arch Priest of Itorunt and Duke of Semall. This follows a statement given four days ago informing the realm to prepare for his departure. Below is an excerpt from today's statement. "It would seem to me, nobles of Itorunt, that the time I spoke of only a few days ago, is now upon me. It is with sadness that I find myself leaving these positions I have held so dearly and proudly, but at the same time there is joy, for new people to add a new vigour to things, new energy... ...I do not leave the realm, merely take a seat further out of the bright lights. I thank you all for making Itorunt the glorious realm that it is, my home and my life here is a great pleasure indeed. All the best to all of those that are aiming for one of the positions I now vacate. Sir Ryndhal Arch Priest of Itorunt, Duke of Semall" There has been an outpouring of well wishing for Ryndhal and gratitude for his fine service to the realm. The citizens of Semall are at this moment drinking and eating themselves stupid in their duke's honor. Ryndhal has suggested his protege, Lodius, for the newly vacated judge position. Lodius is inarguably Itorunt's most productive and reliable bureaucrat, and Ryndhal's endorsement has already garnered some support for his prospective replacement. Just when it seemed Lodius might turn out to be a shoo-in for the position, Garrick, the Baron of Dayr, announced his intentions to compete for the judgeship. Both men have issued lengthy and eloquent appeals for the judge's mantle. In addition, as Ryndhal stepped down today, Emanuel, one-time judge and king of Itorunt, announced himself as a possible third candidate. Most of the realm sees this as a win-win-win situation. --Thray An argument made for the terms laid out by Yssaria In their article of the 1st of August 2006, the editors of the Rampant Lion published an article about the terms of the surrender of Caligus to Yssarian forces, citing them as unfair to the Caligans. However, this editor would like to explain his view on the terms. These terms are far from new; in fact, this paper covered terms of surrender with Caligus in a previous issue which included an interview that King Eleran was gracious enough to provide. The terms were essentially no different from what they are now; they demanded the regions currently sought by Yssaria, plus others that have since fallen under the banner of the Red Star by means of conquest. The difference is that at that point, Caligus was still ruled by the Queen Gwynyth Kazan who with Eleran shared a hatred of the opposing ruler, and at that time Light of Fountain was unheard of in the south. Hence, the region of Akesh Temple was under the control of Caligus and they were given the chance to surrender without killing themselves. These terms lay open for a long time. It is hardly surprising, then, that the Yssarians, showing remarkable acceptance to the new King, who seized power not through a valid election but instead a bloody rebellion, did not change their views, or their terms. They offered the same terms; after all, what motivation would they have to change them? But by that time Caligus had already sold the region that could, and probably should have been their capital, Akesh Temple to the East Continents newest realm, Light of Fountain. It is this editor's humble opinion, therefore, that the Caligans are the ones to blame here. Certainly, they can claim that the terms were unfair, but at the end of it all, it is themselves who made it unfair. Even forgetting that it was originally Caligus that made war alongside Ubent with Yssaria, they cannot deny that whatever noose they have around their neck now is their own fault. Hence the Rampant Lion's claims that "it would be much better for Yssaria to offer Caligus a treaty that would allow them to survive as a realm, much like the Southern Federation did with Ubent" are met with far less sympathy with this editor, for they were already offered, and offered with even better terms than those given to Ubent! I do believe that this is a comprehensive and full explanation and justification of my own views, and why I shall continue to support and be a part of the campaign against Caligus. If you have any queries, please leave them here. Thank you. --Alex Peace with Perdan It has been a long time in coming, but finally Perdan and Itorunt have signed a cease-fire and the claim on Clermont has been lifted. Reportedly other regions (Bisciye) will be handed over by Perdan to Itorunt to seal the deal and allow relations to be raised to peace. In return Itorunt will no longer attack and will not step in to the continuing war between Ibladesh and Perdan unless Ibladeshes very existence is threatened. It remains to be seen how long Ibladesh expects to go before they meet resistance. With the claims lifted, WolfTamer, a noble of considerable repute in the past and Marshal of the army of Itorunt has been made Count of Clermont. --Alex August, and some news It's the new month and we have some major news to report. First off, the Perdan Capital, Partora, has been sacked for a full day by the forces of Fontan and Sirion, destroying the militia there and reportedly tearing down the strongholds outer fortifications and reducing it simply to the keep. Ibladesh has refused to take peace with Perdan, reportedly striking into Bisciye. --Alex

Comments for this month Alex's comments None Yet Ichigo's comments Yay! (Semi-)Peace at last! Thray's comments Men and realms readily acknowledge that sacrifices must be made in war. Many fail to recognize, however, that sacrifices must also be made for peace. One who refuses to give over anything at all will never have rest.