Obsidian News/September 1011 - Issue

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Date: Updated Daily Huge Battle Fought Rumours spread and tales are sung about a huge battle in Woolton: Ibladesh vs. Perdan Estimated strengths: 730 men vs. 380 men The Blades of Kokini (Ibladesh), sponsored by Dread Fantom, Duke of Itorunt, were led into battle by Marshal Autrey Bendix. Attacker Victory! Region Revolts The people of Zawr have revolted and declared independence from Ibladesh! Region Revolts The people of Igno have revolted and declared independence from Caligus! Huge Battle Fought Rumours spread and tales are sung about a huge battle in Krimml: Westmoor vs. Fontan Estimated strengths: 530 men vs. 590 men The Democratic Guard (Fontan), sponsored by Lady Rhidhana Dubhaine, Minister of Defense of Fontan, Marshal of the Manticores, were led into battle by Marshal Laicch Abliarsec. The Westmoorian Column (Westmoor), sponsored by Gregor Relak, Duke of Westmoor, were led into battle by Marshal Thomas Foxglove. Arica Maldives, Lady General of Westmoor, Countess of Hagley is spotted wielding the Spiked Dagger of Bloodletting. Arica Maldives, Lady General of Westmoor, Countess of Hagley was captured by WhiteRanger DeGrey's unit. Gillian Wader (Dame of Westmoor, Westmoor) was captured by Aethelwulf Lurdigala's unit. Defender Victory! Region Takeover Obsidian Islands has taken control of Kazan (formerly part of Sultanate of Asena). Obsidian Islands now controls 9 regions. Region Revolts The people of Nimraw have revolted and declared independence from Ibladesh! Huge Battle Fought Rumours spread and tales are sung about a huge battle in Kazan: Sultanate of Asena vs. Obsidian Islands, Sirion Estimated strengths: 480 men vs. 340 men The Army of the Obsidian Islands (Obsidian Islands), sponsored by Shady Soulja, Emperor of Obsidian Islands, were led into battle by Marshal Malius Songslayer. The Iron Wolves of Asena (Sultanate of Asena), sponsored by Vanya Bluelake, Defterdar of Sultanate of Asena, Duchess of Oroya, were led into battle by Marshal Viseslav Stublic. Epoch Shadowbane, Shogun of Obsidian Islands is spotted wielding the Silver Broadsword of Doom. Malius Songslayer, Viscount of Stora, Marshal of the Army of the Obsidian Islands is spotted wearing the Cursed Oil. Epoch Shadowbane, Shogun of Obsidian Islands is spotted wearing the Beasthide Armour of Protection. Defender Victory! Region Revolts The people of Mines of Isadril have revolted and declared independence from Caligus! Huge Battle Fought Rumours spread and tales are sung about a huge battle in Oc Lu Pesh: Caligus vs. Ibladesh Estimated strengths: 1160 men vs. 1330 men The Grand Legion of Sartan (Ibladesh), sponsored by Helena Dacara, Duchess of Ibladesh, were led into battle by Marshal Arianne Quintus Ennius. The Caligus' Golden Talons (Caligus), sponsored by Dobromir Menethil, King of Caligus, were led into battle by Marshal Elisedd Deytheur. The Caligus Red Gryphons (Caligus), sponsored by Cuthbert Von Ulthuan, Duke of Hamadan, were led into battle by Marshal actron II Burep. Dobromir Menethil, King of Caligus is spotted wearing the Brilliant Band of Life. Cedric Wentwood (Knight of Tokat) is spotted wielding the Emerald-Studded Arrow of Flame. Livia Augulus, Marchioness of Tokat is spotted wielding the Elemental Aegis. Elisedd Deytheur, Marshal of the Caligus' Golden Talons is spotted wielding the Doomed Nightblade of Parrying. Althalos Von Ulthuan, High Marshal of Caligus, Marquis of Igno is spotted wearing the Mysterious Brooch of Mines of Isadril. Attacker Victory!

Rankings, Expanded

September 7, 1011 Sirion is in a ranking of it's own for the time being, holding first place with little to no competition. Ibladesh is on the verge of not only dropping into third, but fourth as the combined powers of Perdan and Caligus are showing lasting damage that Ibladesh is simply not recovering from as before. Westmoor holds fifth all on it's own, holding a huge lead over the realms under it. Obsidian Islands was given the sixth place because they have taken Kazan once again despite attacks with more troops coming from the Sultanate of Asena, who also has been having very poor economic and military showings lately. Fontan is last, but is showing some very good potential again with the defense of Krimml against the fifth ranked Westmoor army. Keep these rankings in mind, they could be drastically different in next months!

Obsidian Power Rankings!

September 7, 1011 It took a few extra days, taking down notes, numbers, making calculations, waiting for battle reports but we finally have it done! This months Obsidian Power Rankings! Where is your realm this month? Let's take a look... 1 - Sirion - Taking back the number one spot, after a huge victory, a very high nobility standing, a constant high military strength and just all around super-power. 2 - Ibladesh - Holding on to even the second spot by a thread is the still very high income, strong military power and second highest amount of nobles on the continent. 3 - Perdan - Jumping up a spot, a huge showing of battle prowess, turning several regions rogue while also completing take overs and just all around proving why they are and always have been one of the most feared realms. 4 - Caligus - Bouncing down a spot but not due to their military, as they walked right next to a capital and came out victorious. Great things from a great realm. 5 - Westmoor - Loving the middle of the pack, no huge showings for their military, though holding a strong power of their own, while also balancing a very nice economy. 6 - Obsidian Islands - Coming back up after huge victories and taking a long sought after region, doing this with less nobles and a lower gold source, proving to be worth bumping back up, even if it's only for a month. 7 - Sultanate of Asena - In a very close split, there is little that can be said. Some strong militia in the north of the realm, coupled with a decent income is all that is holding here. 8 - Fontan - Still holding the bottom, though scratching at seventh, coming up in the military power world but still has some work to do before getting anywhere.

Federation vs Alliance

September 7, 1011 Remember months ago when Diocese of Aix was around? The south had just erupted into a huge war, Fontan was fighting Sirion, [{Westmoor]] rebellions happened more then battles around the continent? The formation of the Federation and the Alliance? Well, let's see where these numbers stand now, if things remained the absolute same diplomatically. Federation Totals: 42 regions, 178 nobles, 128,000 military power, 82/100 food stored and 18,700 gold income. Federation Averages: 8.4 regions, 35.6 nobles, 25,600 military power, and a 3,740 gold income. (food stores already averaged above). Alliance Totals: 67 regions, 212 nobles, 107,000 military power, 127/100 food stored and 29,200 gold income. Alliance Average: 16.75 regions, 53 nobles, 26,750 military power, and a 7,300 gold income. Now please keep in mind this IS keeping the Diocese of Aix averaged into the Federation despite them being destroyed some time ago. This is just merely a fun update on an outdated war.

Ibladesh Beats Perdan?

September 7, 1011 In a very surprising battle, Ibladesh attacked the Perdan defenses in Woolton. Now I know everyone is used to hearing about a huge battle, where Perdan attacks some Ibladesh region and burns it to the ground, but an amazing change, where Ibladesh is the larger force, taking down a Perdan region! Well, I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later, but now one must wonder what is going on with the Caligus front, surely they won't just leave it wide open for Caligus, or will they?

Sirion, Westmoor, WAR

September 6, 1011 First, Westmoor moved in to attack Fontan in Krimml, and lost the battle. In case this was not enough for Westmoor to deal with, later on Sirion followed through with a full war declaration. What does this mean for Westmoor? What about Fontan? Of course, in an indirect way, this might also end up being beneficial for Sultanate of Asena as well.

Southern Revolts

September 6, 1011 Recently two more regions have decided to revolt in the south, one from Ibladesh, who has seen many revolts around their realm, and one from Caligus who seem to have trouble holding onto their new regions they claim from rogue/Ibladesh. The first revolt came out of Nimraw that is reported to have been ruthlessly looted down to nothing again by Perdan troops. The second report, coming in moments after, was from Igno, that was just being a problem region for Caligus and did not have the proper time to put into holding the region.

Fontan Victorious in Defense!

September 6, 1011 Westmoor troops decided that taking the lands around Krimml were just not enough anymore. They rallied up, and marched on the Fontan's heavily defended capital, Krimml. This proved to be a mistake for the Westmoor troops though as they became overwhelmed by the defending forces and losing the battle. It is rumored that a long, drawn out argument is also going on between Westmoor and Fontan nobles, about how the war started and so on. Best of luck to both sides, though it is quite unfortunate that this war continues when it should have even started.

Kazan Under Control

September 6, 1011 It took longer then expected, likely due to the Sultanate of Asena desperation attacks on the take over forces, but Kazan now flies the Obsidian Islands flag once again. We look forward to seeing who the new lord is going to be during these dark times, and what will come of the region now that the Islanders once again have a small foothold on the mainland.

Tragedy in Victory

September 5, 1011 Once again the Sultanate of Asenna thought that with bigger numbers they would have a certain victory, and once again, they failed to beat the combined forces of Sirion and Obsidian Islands. Once again the battle raged on, with both sides receiving reinforcements at a crucial moment. During the battle however things did take a downside turn for the Obsidian Islands as Emperor Shady was wounded during the battle. Nothing serious, but enough to bring him away from the field for a half to full day. Hopefully we see a quick recovery and a finished take over soon.

Defense, Kazan

September 4, 1011 When your capital is being overrun by enemy troops, and a region next to your capital is being taken over by another enemy, what comes to mind first on what to do? Save your capital, or save the region being taken over? Well, for Sultanate of Asena troops the choice was save the region being taken. Obsidian Islands has a running take over in Kazan when the Sultanate of Asena decided to call in their troops from the north, and recruit from their overrun capital of Kazakh to try and break the take over. They brought in nearly 500 troops, mostly of which was infantry, against a standing army of about 350 of a combined Obsidian Islands and Sirion force. The battle went on and on, the Sultanate of Asena troops desperately trying to stop the Obsidian Islands from taking Kazan away from them. Despite their best efforts though, Obsidian Islands and Sirion where the ones with troops left on the field at the end of the day, with the take over still running in full force.

Kazan Occupation

September 1, 1011 With the fall of Kazakh to the Sirion and Obsidian Islands troops, it was time to once again take back Kazan. Obsidian Islands moved their units into position around the region of Kazan and once ready, began their brutal take over. It is expected that the region will fall quite quickly.

An Outnumbered Victory

September 1, 1011 As the month changes, the wars stay the same. Caligus sent their army into Oc Lu Pesh, a region right next to Ibladesh's capital. They where met by a larger Ibladesh army as well. From the reports, the battle went on for hours, with neither side willing give up. They went back and forth, each side making a push for the win, and each side losing units left and right. At the end of the day though, Caligus archers where able to finish off the little bit of resistance that Ibladesh defenses had in the region. A huge victory for Caligus as now they have proven they can make it to Ibladesh's front door, and now they are knocking.

New Month, New Issue

September 1, 1011 Welcome to the new issue of Obsidian News! We hoped you enjoyed last month and have a lot of news in store, and sure a lot more to come from the continent. With this new issue, we are welcoming all suggestions, and always on the lookout for anyone who would like to be part of an interview. Have a great September everyone!