Latlan Herald/Issue 1

The Latlan Herald
Issue 01	The Voice of Latlan!	3 Silver

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Estates remain empty

11 February 2007 (Latlan) by Dimon

Earlier today, the Heenite bureaucracy announced new territorial guidelines for economic and civil management of the Kingdom. This involves further decentralising the authority of the Lords and Dukes and giving Knights the opportunity to help in the day to day running of the realm. For example, if a Knight wished to ensure the obedience of the people to the rules and laws of Heen he would have the serfs on his estate aid with the policing of the region to which his estate belongs. In a statement, Duke Attila welcomed the new changes, saying they signified a 'new era for the people and Kingdom of Heen.' Despite Attila's public solidarity with the leadership of Heen however, there are whisperings of deep dissatisfaction with the new rulings by leading Latlan citizens - in the main part motivated by the measures placed upon Attila since he swore allegiance to Heen. Thus Latlan remains unable to play host to any knights at all in what is thought to be a blatant attempt to limit the influence of Latlan.

Comment: Estates

9 February 2007 (Latlan) by Dimon

The implementation of estates at this time, whilst Sotrebar and Apokh are still healing from the actions of Duke Attila in joining with Heen seems to demonstrate the callousness of the powers that be in our new kingdom. Not content with leaving the Duchy effectively powerless and indefensible by denying the Duchy of Latlan the right to have knights, it seems that Heen is now deliberately trying to make life harder for Duke Attila, Count Fror and Baroness Joan as they try to keep order and prosperity in Heen's most valuable new possessions.

Quote of the Week

9 February 2007 (Kif) by Dimon

"No report; nobody crying? Darn - I guess he made it!" Riaan (Priest of The Valentic Order) expresses his joy as Duke Attila survives yet another encounter with a mob of bloodthirsty monsters.

War on the Horizon

9 February 2007 (Latlan) by Dimon

Prolonged debates have recently taken place between the ruling classes over the future direction of Heen, with various nobles apparently arguing over which realm(s) to stand by in the several conflicts surrounding the Western Badlands. Despite many personal pleas to the King, His Royal Highness has thus far declined to be drawn into the debate. It remains to be seen when HRH will reveal his intentions in public. Surprisingly, very few voices appear to have urged caution in this despite Heen remaining somewhat weakened from the after-effects of the desert civil war.

Watersdown Surrenders

9 February 2007 (Watersdown) by Dimon

Early this morning, the village leaders of Watersdown rode into the encampment of the Heenite takeover forces and pledged their fealty to the Kingdom of Heen; thus putting a swift end to the brutal takeover just begun by the invader forces. With the fall of Watersdown, Vice has now been completely eradicated from the face of Beluaterra. Now she exists only in our hearts.

Granary Report

9 February 2007 (Latlan) by Dimon

With the sale of 600 bushels worth of food to Latlan yesterday, the duchy shall continue to be self-sufficient for the next few months. Latlan has not starved since Attila became Duke nearly a year ago now.