Itorunt Informer/May '07

So many tournaments, so much time...
The Itorunt Informer
Free, although we like it when you throw money. Written by Ichigo Kurosaki, Thray Walsh, and Arlian Bedwyr.	Bringing you the best of the press from Itorunt.	May Edition

News A Ruler, Finally Yes, that's right, a ruler has been elected now in the Obsidian Islands! This new de-facto ruler is none other than Shady, a former troopleader of Old Rancagua. He had gained a lordship there, but later left for the island of Beluaterra. After having gone from the realm of Luz de Bia to Fronen, he returned to the East Continent, once again joining OR. He received another lordship, but stepped down 4 days later. Now, he joined the new realm of the Obsidian Islands yesterday and was elected today. Hopefully he is strong and experienced enough to lead the islands to a better future. --Ichigo Anarchy The realm of the Obsidian Islands is beginning to spiral down into an anarchy due to a lack of a ruler. Hopefully, one will be elected soon. --Ichigo A New Realm Created A new realm was recently created in the northern islands and was named the Obsidian Islands. This realm currently consists of only Kalmar and Stora, but more regions will soon join them. King Dekion of Old Rancagua and Queen Evangeline of Perdan had a few words to say on the subject: Report from Dekion Fellow Rulers, A new realm has been created this day. The Obsidian Islands. Once again this was a joint Perdan/Old Rancagua venture as the original Kalmar Islands was. Soon, all the original regions from the original Kalmar Islands will join with the Obsidian Islands. Currently there will be hard times for the new islanders as the production is extremely low from the war with Kalmar Islands and Avamar Selective left the lands ravaged. However the new leadership of the OI wanted to begin now and so they shall be given that opportunity. I am hoping that soon they will elect their leader and make some announcements of their own to the world. Sir Dekion King of Old Rancagua Report from Evangeline Indeed, it was a happy moment to see the culmination of work come towards its end today. Perdan will be farewelling many happy and excited colonists from our realm and releasing the five island regions that we've held in trust for Obsidian Islands when the new leadership is ready to take them. It was very rewarding working with OR to restore our joint venture, and my thanks also to King Lucian and Itorunt for helping Perdan achieve their part in the liberation of the islands from the rebels. Lady Evangeline Queen of Perdan, Marshal of the Shadow Knights Now that the East Continent has been cleansed of the Avamarian scourge, perhaps the people of Kalmar can look forward to a better future. Hopefully, under the new leadership of the Obsidian Islands, yet to be elected, the devastation caused by the former Kavamarian governments can be undone. We salute our allies' efforts in helping the people of the islands recover. --Ichigo Nimraw Gets a New Count Alois has recently been appointed as the newest Count of Nimraw. Lucian did the honors, since Alois was not from the Duchy of Semall. Robert personally congratulated Alois once he awoke, speaking of his hard work and dedication. Alois has assured Duke Robert that Robert will not be disappointed in his performance as lord. We congratulate him wholeheartedly and know he will do well. --Ichigo A New Duke Well, this news is a bit late, but that's okay. With the departure of Michael, Dal (my former 2IC on several occasions) has been made the new Duke of Xavax! We at the II give him our congratulations and are confident that he will serve the duchy well. There have also been other lordships, I'm sure, but I'll get to those later. Once again, congratulations and good luck! --Ichigo Interview with Aram Aram of Perdan sent his responses to my interview questions. They can be found below: What made you decide to come to the East Continent from Abington? I was in Abington and confronted by Marquise Altmon the brother of Lord Bryce, in Predan. he said the Bryce was looking for someone to help run one of his organization and in need of a good knight. I spoke with Bryce' brother on many occasions and then exchanged letter through his brother to Lord Bryce. After a while I decided to move to Perdan and that is how it came about. Any specific reason you chose the realm of Perdan? I believe I answered this question in my previous answer to your first question. What have your numerous experiences as a count taught you? That you must first and for most protect your people and they in turn will do most of your work for you. if you gain their trust then you have only to ask of them and it will be done for you. Some times you don't even have to ask. As the previous Count of Zawr, do you have any advice for me? I would say to you that Zawr is a great land and one filled with many good people. They were very good to me while I was there and if you do as I have sated in the previous question then you will find being the count of Zawr an easy task. How did you meet Lady Balkeese? When exactly was it you two got married? (I remember being at the ceremony, I just don't remember when it was.) We were in a war at the time and I was in the same region as she was there was it seems a lull in the action. I had noticed noticed her beauty many times before but thought this was the perfect time to try and get too know her better. So i sent her a copy of this letter and that is how we came to meet and eventually marry. Lady Balkeese, I am writing you this letter in hopes that it finds you well and in good spirits. I have served our realm and its way of life to the best of my abilities and have long to find a place that I could call my own. I believed that I had found it when I entered this great realm from my homeland of Abington. The stories of great virtue and heroic men and women were astonishing to my ears and I came to find out for my self if it was all true. I was surprised to see for myself that in fact it was true in more ways than the story teller could produce with mere words. I have grown to love this land and have become proud to have my name and that of my family associated with its banners. But alas I still have been unable to solve my burden of longing to be. My search for home a some my say is still not quenched. Although it is far from the parched man I was when stepping off of that blasted ship so long ago. I have noticed that you also have the same compassion for Perdan and her survival as I believe I do. and I have seen your spirit in your work and dedication to our Armies and the Perdan ghost riders as well. You have a tireless and effective grasp on your duties and have deserved your many awards as payment for these efforts you have given to us all. In recognition to your tireless giving of your self to all of Perdan I would like to ask you to be my guest this evening in my command tent for a nite of well deserved relaxation and fine diner as well. I hope you except this invitation as a opportunity for the two of us to get to know each other better personally and talk about the things that make our realm the right home to all honorable nobles of life. Respectfully Yours, Aram Stien Knight of Montauban We got married about two months ago it was in the castle of Aix. that was the happiest day of my life. Why did you found the EIDA, and how is the guild currently doing? Well actually I did not found it but I inherited it from the founder as I was the first elder put into position after its creation. Currently the guild is going through a change of sorts, we are actually changing the way that we record our duels. We do so by changing from actual duels to the bouts of the tournaments, making it where you gain rank by a point system for each bout won and extra points for making it to the semi finals and finals as well as winning the tournament. We have several guild houses in many realms all across the continent, wherefore we thank the constructors and granted them a higher full rank, and many highly skilled swordsmen in our ranks. We are even expanding to accept bouts of joust as well. I would say that our guild is soon to be one of the largest on the Island, maybe even the world. There are no requirements to become a member of the EIDA, you don't have to join every tournament that's been held on this Island, although it helps to gain you ranks, and neither do you have to be a skilled sword fighter or jouster to join - you will become so by being a member of the EIDA for some time. The ranks of the EIDA are always open for new nobles who wish to get into contact with the best sword fighters and jousters of the continent. What do you think of the present Perdanese government? I believe that our current government is quite capable of running our realm in fact I would say that is the best I have seen since I have been here. Our Queen is a honest and just woman that has proven her honor and metal over again many times. Her Intelligence is merely the tip of the ice burg that you see. she is much more than a queen of Perdan in my opinion she is the throne it self and because of that and her ability to understand our needs and that of thepeople of perdan well that makes her perfect for throne. Our general is... well what can I say about the old man that is not already known by so many in entire continent. he a very smart and intelligent man and if you have the misfortune to be at war against him then i would hope you have a god that can protect you. Our banker well there is only a few words you can say that would be appropriate and they fall short of his true stature. He is a quite man that speaks few words but his words are very sound and well spoken when they are spoken. he has provided Perdan with a great amount of gold in all types of economically hardships and strong points and I would dare not even think of how to replace him should anything happen to him. Our Judge I have saved her fro last she is a Beautiful woman of great class and even high honor than I my self could even say about most nobles. She has shown me a true meaning to life and what it means to be duty bound. She puts the realm of Perdan first above all else even our marriage was held off for a time because of her duties to the realm. Still yet we have had very little time together for our selves since our wedding. She is dedicated and devoted to Perdan and her people and then to her husband me of course. What is your opinion on the current state of affairs on the continent (in general)? I believe it is moving towards a better and safer place to live for all of us. Any closing comments? I think the host of this tournament has done an excellent job and I would like to congratulate the winners of each event and one day you will see me at the top of the list. Hopefully very soon. There's little that is left to be said. Keep your eyes peeled for more interviews to come! --Ichigo Tournament Results The tournament is finally over! 232 nobles were in attendance, representing all 10 realms of the East Continent. Sadly, I lost in the first round of swordfighting, though to a formidable opponent, Screndt of Perdan. Mathew of Ibladesh managed to defeat Atlore of Yssaria for the win, receiving 800 gold for his hard work (300 to Atlore). Veneron of our own realm got to the semifinal round before losing to the one who would later become runner-up. In the joust, I beat my new knight, Krondell, 3 rounds to 0, though he put up a fair fight in the first round. I was then defeated 3 to 0 in the second round by Sylkvor of Caligus. Ryndhal managed to the get to to the 6th and quarterfinal round before losing to Kurt from Ubent, 2 to 1. Andrei from Sirion emerged the winner, beating Godfrey of Yssaria in a 3-to-0 match. An enjoyable tournament on the whole, and I got a few articles out of it, too! --Ichigo My First Interview Well, for the first time, somebody else interviewed me. To be specific, it was Inara of the Rampant Lion, who passed the message on through Maelg. Hopefully, my interview will be showing up there soon. Another Response Vlad, who has held numerous prestigious positions in the realm of Caligus, gladly responded to my questions about the Fontan-LoF war. His responses follow: Letter from Vlad Ichigo, First of all, I like your news paper, Keep up the good work! Second, Here are some of your questions answered: What is your view on the Fontan-LoF war? Fontan is taking the City LoF should have given them as soon as they found another City. Which they got by threatening us with war. Is it justified? From my opinion, It is but there might be allot more other things happening behind the scenes which we don't know about. Is it necessary? I Would say no, but Fontan does find it necessary, I guess they still have a promise to pending with the Former nobles of Coimbria... Do you believe the war should be limited to those two realms, or do you think your realm should enter it? Opinions from nobles of those two realms are welcomed. I think no realms should interfere in there 'civil' war, they should solve it them selves. But I do believe there many interested parties in the former east wing of Caligus. Though the only realm who can rightfully rule these Lands is Caligus, for it still Holds Claims on most of these regions. I hope you can do anything with this for your newspaper. Yours Respectfully, Vlad (Royal) In other news, Aram has promised to respond to my interview questions for him as soon as he can. --Ichigo Tournament Interviews At the most recent tournament here at Castle Ubent, having little better to do, I asked the general public what they thought of the Fontan-LoF war. Unsurprisingly, few people replied. Sir Modi of Perdan said he didn't know all the facts about the war and declined to comment. Aram, husband of Lady Balkeese, Arch Priest of Perdan, had said he would be willing to have me interview him, which is when I asked the questions to the tournament attendees. Maelg, Count of Dimwood and Marshal of the Perdanese Crimson Wing army, offered his opinion as follows: Roleplay from Maelg I think it's a depressing state of affairs that a realm as large as Fontan thinks they need to own yet another city. Why is it they can sign a treaty and then over a year later decide it no longer exists, after making LoF stick to it by handing over Negev first? Maelg Count of Dimwood, Marshal of the Perdanese Crimson Wing army Aram, wanting to avoid discussing politics at a tournament, went off on a tangent: Letter from Aram I will comment on these question you have asked Ichigo. What is your view on the Fontan-LoF war? But then mixing politics with a tournament is just not right now is it. I believe that we should instead go and have a drinking contest. Is it justified? Of curse it is the tournament is days away and teh Tavern is open all night! Is it necessary? Ummmm I would say yes that way we do not get invloded in political arguments at anouther tournament. But then arguments about what ale or better than another is quite acceptable I myself believe that Abington Dark is the best ale out there thatis of course when I am out of Aixen whiskey my prefeered drink of choice. Do you believe the war should be limited to those two realms? the war of drinks sall be admited to all nobles no matter what realm they have arrived or claim they are from! Or do you think your realm should enter it? I would hope the nobles from my realm would join in this war of drinking as it wuld be slightly unfair to the rest if I was to out drink them all by my self. you know the loosers buys the drinks right? Aram (Lord) Duke Robert of our own realm declined to comment, remembering his previous tournament discussion regarding the former nobles of Avamar. Let's hope this tournament is a good one! --Ichigo

Comments for this month Ichigo's comments Yet more tournaments... My cousin's already a countess! Dal, congrats! I'm sure you'll do well. Congrats to Alois, too! Thray's comments None Yet Arlian's comments None Yet