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| − | <span style="font-size: 11px"> </span><span style="font-size: 16px">'''[[Dulbin]] given to Sirion</span> <span style="font-size: 11px">''9 August 1013''</span>''<span style="font-size: 11px"> </span>'' | + | <span style="font-size: 11px"> </span><span style="font-size: 16px">'''Fighting in [[Kazan]]</span> <span style="font-size: 11px">''28 September 1013''</span>''<span style="font-size: 11px"> </span>'' |
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| − | The region of Dulbin has been granted to Sirion as part of the peace terms for Westmoor losing in the northern war. It is a hard blow for Westmoor to lose territory after such a long time of being one stable body but we will carry on as always through thick and thin. Maliki [[Nautilus Family|Nautilus]] stepped down from the position today in order for the King to hand the region over. King Armstrong was also buried in [[Morshes]] a few days ago where the King and several member of the Westmoorian nobility were present. Also present was Erik Eyolf [[Serpentis Family|Serpentis]] of Sirion and Ubin clIpt the latter of which spoke briefly with the king about improving relations between Sirion and Westmoor. Erik Eyolf headed south to visit Perdan in a small visitation tour which will see him returning through Caligus.
| + | A series of battles between the Obsidian Islands and Nivemus have erupted in Kazan over the last few days. Nivemus never dropped it's war status with the islanders after the islanders role in the previous war involving at one time in the north Perdan, Westmoor, Armonia, OI, Nivemus and Sirion on opposing sides of the largest battle the continent has ever seen. After Westmoor's defeat when Perdan and Armonia withdrew from fighting in the north peace was given to Westmoor only by Nivemus and war status remained. The first three battles have been won by Nivemus although forces on both sides have been whittled down so that it is expected both of them will have to soon refit. |
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| + | The political intensity of course is not just felt in those two realms. Sirion has mobilized in [[Oligarch]] and Perdan has also mobilized in Westmoor city. It's quite possible that at any time this could break out into a larger scale war (although it could be the opposite as well so hold onto your courtier quivers). More news when we get some. |
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| − | <span style="font-size: 11px"> </span><span style="font-size: 16px">'''Death of a hero.</span> <span style="font-size: 11px">''1 August 1013''</span>''<span style="font-size: 11px"> </span>''
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| − | Armstrong [[Ironsides Family/Armstrong|Ironsides]] one of the core nobles of the Westmoorian nobility has died a hero's death against the Judge of Nivemus Lord Malakai Wolf. Armstrong Ironsides had obtained numerous titles throughout his life in Westmoor and long before that in the now dead realm of Fontan where he was nicknamed the 'hero of democracy'. According to his name during his time in Westmoor shortly before the October crisis he drafted a constitution which could have added some semblances of democratic or republican rule to Westmoor's government however after the failed rebellion this was pushed aside. Titles held in Westmoor include the long standing Count of [[Morshes]], Duke of [[Oligarch]] head of the Sacred order of Battle in the church of humanity, Lord General and many more.
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| − | Last month the Westmoorian nobility were all shocked when Armstrong betrayed Westmoor and created the kingdom of Fane out of just the city of Oligarch. Armstrong had refused to give up Oligarch which had been promised as a war concession to Sirion for Westmoor losing the northern war. Sirion and Nivemus declared war on the city and a huge battle resulted with street fighting which went on for many days during which Armstrong obtained several wounds and was captured multiple times and thrown into Sirion's jails.
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| − | <i>Lord Treasurer,
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| − | I am grateful for your interest. For the last little while I have been in and out of Sirion's prison, a rotation of jail and escape, jail and escape. My first overall plan is to death duel the Judge of Nivemus, who is an honourable and worthy opponent. I have not decided what I am to do after that (if I survive). I pray for the death I seek, but if the Gods sincerely wish my life remain active, I shall consider the options that you have given me.
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| − | A new realm in the south sounds most intriguing, as does returning to Westmoor...I do ever so miss Morshes....Much to consider - if I am destined to live.
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| − | Armstrong Ironsides</i>
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| − | <u>It seems that King Armstrong however was set on a hero's death and he obtained it. He will be greatly missed in Westmoor even with the stain of his treachery against the Kingdom. King Thomas [[Foxglove Family|Foxglove]] wrote the following upon the news of his death:</u>
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| − | <i>Letter from Thomas Foxglove
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| − | I find that the news of the death of King Armstrong of Fane saddens me, even though his betrayal of his oaths of fealty to Westmoor led to Sirion taking Oligarch almost without a fight and left us with little option other than to surrender to the Sirionites. His betrayal of Westmoor will always be a stain upon his memory in these lands, though I can not help but think that the long years of battle may have unbalanced his mind in the later days of his life.
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| − | Nevertheless, he was my friend, and I will not hold his actions against him in death. Let it be remembered that he served this Kingdom well, leading its armies in his younger days as Marshal and Lord General. He was among the most trusted of Westmoorian nobles for most of his life, and was chosen to be a Royal Guard - handpicked by the Kings of Westmoor to be the last line of defence and to protect the Crown unto death if needed.
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| − | I hearby issue a Royal pardon to Armstrong Ironsides, one time Count of Morshes and Duke of Oligarch. His crimes against the Westmoorian Crown will be forgiven and his name restored to a place of honour among us. Should any member of the House of Ironsides wish to serve the Kingdom of Westmoor in the future, the transgressions of their ancestor will not be held against them. I also hearby decree that the mortal remains of King Armstrong of Fane will be granted free passage to be carried across the Westmoorian border to Morshes, where his bones may be laid to rest in the sacred ground of the Ordo Sancte Proelium as befits a Holy Paladin of his rank and stature. Furthermore, should it be the wish of his House, a Westmoorian honour guard will accompany his mortal remains to their last resting place showing full honours as they would to the entombment of a foreign king.
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| − | This is my will and it shall be done.
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| − | Causarum Amicitia et Memoria
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| − | For the cause of friendship and memories
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| − | Thomas Foxglove
| + | <span style="font-size: 16px">'''Armonia's Queen abdicates'''</span> |
| − | King of Westmoor</i>
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| | + | Susanne [[von Lucker Family|von Lucker]] has abdicated from the throne of Armonia due to increasing concerns about her health. Susanne was the third monarch on the throne of Armonia and oversaw the treaty terms between Perdan and itself after Armonia's defeat. It will be interesting to see who replaces her as the south is in a very interesting time in it's history. There have been some tensions between Fallangard and Armonia. Fallangard is the realm that was ceded out of Caligus and went some way as the blow that began Caligus' surrender to Perdan. There is also the new realm which we can confirm will be called Perleone which is being organized out of Eponllyn former regions with cities Al Arab and Ibladesh part of the geography. Eponllyn is also an uncertain factor in the equation. The question on everyone's mind is of course if war breaks out in the north will it also break out in the south? |
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| − | <i>Battle in Bruck
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| − | Tzilda Lancelot, Viscountess of Hagley is spotted wearing the Oil of Dreams.
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| − | <b>Attacker Victory!</b></i> | + | <i>Undead! |
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| + | The peasants are living in fear and barely dare to leave their homes. |
| − | <u><b>Region Exchange
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| − | <i>Battle in Evora
| + | Monster Activity |
| − | (rogue) vs. Westmoor
| + | Monsters are rampaging in [[Morshes]]: |
| − | Estimated strengths: 10 men vs. 90 men
| + | Rampaging monsters cause damage to various buildings and production drops 4 %. |
| | + | 6 peasants were eaten, stomped or otherwise killed by the monsters.</i> |
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| − | <u>Defender Victory!</u></i>
| + | New Westmoor would like to apologize for the lack of news over the last two months. Unfortunately there wasn't any and although we didn't cover it we hope you understand. It would have gone something like this: ~-~-~-~-~-~-~Tumbleweed |
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| − | The realm of Westmoor has given the region Dulbin away to Sirion.</u></b>
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