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Disclaimer: The opinions and views expressed in this paper do not reflect the opinions or views of Yssaria, its leaders, its nobles, or its sheep.
 
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==== Around the Front ==== --<small>--by Aeillien Mandraken, June 28th, 2006</small>
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==== The Final call of arms for LOF?  ==== <small>--Blade Donivan, 5 June 2007</small>
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<small>'''''Editorial'''''</small>
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Huge Battle Fought  (6 hours ago)
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Rumours spread and tales are sung about a huge battle in Fontan:
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Fontan vs. Light of Fountain
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Estimated combat strengths: 40000 CS vs. 23000 CS
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Lionel, Count of Commonyr was captured by Light of Fountain forces.
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Requiem (Noble of Fontan) was captured by Light of Fountain forces.
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Guis'wa (Noble of Fontan) was captured by Light of Fountain forces.
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Harald Ericson (Noble of Light of Fountain) was captured by Fontan forces.
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Basilius, Minister of Defense of Fontan, Count of Morshes was captured by Light of Fountain forces.
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Attacker Victory!
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With the recent report of a succesful attack by Fontan on Light of Fountain the trumpet sounds of victory for Fontan seems only an earshot away. 
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Although heavy casualties seems prevailant on the Fontan side with no less than five nobles one of which being Basilius the Minister of Defence being captured this brings one to speculate if the Victory was at too great a cost.
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If Fontan has lost their General to the prisons of LOF then who will take charge in his absence and will said person be able to crumble or surpass the walls of Fontan once again.
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In the up and coming days we will watch and see if Fontan can hold onto their recent victory or if they will have to trundle home rearm and refit then march back for round two of what seems a never ending seige.
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One thing must be said..if LOF can survive this war then it will be a miracle indeed.
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==== Tournament in Domus Results  ==== <small>--Blade Donivan, 30 may 2007</small>
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<small>'''''Editorial'''''</small>
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The tournament in Domus is over and the results are in with the semi finals consisting of 4 of the best swordsmen on the Islands and what more of notice 3 of them were Ibladeshian.. the swordsmasters have a reason to be proud as these excelent Nobles upheld their Realms name and with every right too.  The following is a copy of my scribes note on the last two rounds.
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Semifinal round:
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Blood from Ibladesh -beats- Mathew from Ibladesh
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Dread from Ibladesh -beats- Guis'wa from Fontan
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Final Round:
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Dread from Ibladesh -beats- Blood from Ibladesh
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Winner: Dread
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Unfortunatly my skill at the tournament has been nothing to shout about wether it be all the dougnuts i consumed or the fact i was completely drunk during my rounds in the ring i managed to reach only the second round.  Also a big thanks must go to my scribe Mr Nobbin who duly took note of all that was going on considering i was unconcious due to drink lying in the corner of the tavern. 
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Congratulations to Sir Dread for winning and Sir Blood and Sir Matthew your skills with a sword have set a standard that we all must aim to achieve if we are to keep up with the Ibladeshian swordsmen.
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==== Tournament in Domus announced  ==== <small>--Blade Donivan, 24 may 2007</small>
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<small>'''''Editorial'''''</small>
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Prandur, Duke of Domus has announced a tournament of Swordfighting to be held in Domus 7 days from now.
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There will be a charge of 5 gold for every participant. The winner will be rewarded with 400 gold in addition to the honour and prestige that his victory will earn him. There will also be a reward of 50 gold for the second best.
  
While the conflict between [[Caligus]] and [[Yssaria]] has undergone one of those all too brief pauses while the combatants gather their breath before engaging once again, the other fronts of this continental war have continued unabated, and the recent events would seem to support this reporters [[Red Star Courier/6-06_Page_2#We_are_winning:_Here.27s_why|recent arguments]] as regards the progress of said war.  The events that have transpired have occurred along the two fronts on which Perdan is threatened directly. [[Red Star Courier/6-06_Page_2#Around_the_Front|Read more..]]
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The following message was sent out to the realm after the announcement of the tournament:
  
==== Caligan Offensive Turned Back ==== --<small>by Aeillien Mandraken, June 23rd, 2006</small>
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Soon I will be celebrating my 45th birthday. To honour this milestone of ago, I have organized this event. It would bring me great pleasure to see my friends at this tournament. Don't hestitate to enter the competition.
  
The sun set both on the East Island and on the attempt by [[Caligus]] to regain the offensive today, as Yssarian forces beat back their attempt to take over [[East_Continent/Aureus|Aureus]] while simultaneously defeating them in [[East_Continent/Supra|Supra]] after being defeated in an earlier battle that morning.  [[Red_Star_Courier/6-06_Page_2#Caligan_Offensive_Turned_Back|Read more..]]''
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Prandur
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Duke of Domus
  
==== Why we Fight ==== --<small>Contributor: Denver Donivan, Count of Leibo, June 22nd, 2006</small>
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We here at The Red Star Courier wish Sir Prandur the best with the tournament and if time permits we ourselves shall attend in competition and also to bring you our readers the results as and when they happen.
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Blade Donivan
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==== All is quiet or is it  ==== <small>--Blade Donivan, 23 may 2007</small>
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<small>'''''Editorial'''''</small>
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In the East Islands years ago many wished for only one thing. That thing, that idea was that of a continent in peace.  The idea of peace or at least the thought of it tasted sweet to many.  Now months after the land has been at peace with the exception of the LOF versus Fontan war many nobles are getting restless.  It seems the lack of war and the thought of precious suits of armour and swords rusting isnt as appealing as many once thought.
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The main question at this time is who will step out of line first? I personally believe that restlessness, greed or the desire for mass battles will overcome even the most patient of men.  We here at the Red Star Courier will keep our eyes and ears open and keep you our beloved readers up to date.
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==== Month in Review ==== <small>--by Blade Donivan, 23 May 2007</small>
 
<small>'''''Feature'''''</small>
 
<small>'''''Feature'''''</small>
  
'''Note from the Editor:'''
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This months feature will hopefull be an interview...if possible with Rackir..well i have to ask his permission first but we hope to get a details report of Dunkontology, its views and its goals.
  
''As used by this paper, the word "features" refers to articles that are not straight out news coverage, but are not meant precisly to prove a point or an argument as an editorial would.  Features may contain opinions and interpretations of facts, but are meant primarly to enlighten, elucidate, or amuse.  Biographies, short histories, etctera, are features.  With that said, we bring you what we intend to become a regular feature of our paper "Why we fight."  Quite simply, these will be short pieces by the troop leaders and nobles of Yssaria explaining what motivates them to fight in the war against Caligus, Perdan, and Ubent. 
 
  
[[Red Star Courier/6-06_Page_2#Why_we_Fight|Without further ado:]]''
 
 
==== We're winning: Here's why ==== --<small>by Aeillien Mandraken, June 22nd, 2006</small>
 
<small>'''''Editorial'''''</small>
 
<br>The seemingly endless war on the East Island is now moving into a conclusive phase due to a number of trends that have been clear over the last three or so months, and these trends, if they continue unaverted, spell defeat for Perdan and her allies.  [[Red Star Courier/6-06_Page_2#We_are_winning:_Here.27s_why|Read more..]]
 
  
==== Successful Takeover in Tokat ==== --<small>by Aeillien Mandraken, June 20th, 2006</small>
 
  
With the rising of the sun this morning came the successful completion of [[Yssaria]]'s attempt to take over [[East_Continent/Tokat|Tokat]].  This success came after an earlier attempt had failed to establish secure control of the province.  During the last three or so months Yssaria has retaken [[East_Continent/Supra|Supra]] and [[East_Continent/Aureus|Aureus]], temporarily took over [[East_Continent/Aestus|Aestus]], and attacked the [[Caligus|Caligan]] capital of [[East_Continent/Domus|Domus]]. [[Red Star Courier/6-06_Page_2#Successful_Takeover_in_Tokat_continued..|Read more..]]
 
  
==== The Red Star Courier Opens for business! ==== --<small>June 19th, 2006</small>
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WATCH THIS SPACE
  
I am proud to announce a new newspaper in the East Island, The Red Star Courier.  Based in Yssaria, we seek to bring the latest news from around East Island.  While our news coverage will naturally focus on a Yssarian perspective, and have an inevitable bias in favor of our own realm, we will seek to report the news in as professional and unbiased a manner as possible.  We will also offer editorial analysis of events as well as more traditional editorials, which will be indicated as such appropriately within our paper.  Our goal is to raise the standard of journalism and discourse in East Island and provide news, analysis, and opinions in an enlightening and interesting manner.
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All might seem bare but we will have this page filled shortly.
  
 
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'''''May 30 2007'''
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Sir Dread of Ibladesh wins tournament in Domus
  
'''Region Takeover'''  
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'''''May 23 2007'''
  
[[Itorunt]] has taken control of [[East_Continent/Az_Zarqua|Az Zarqua]] , a former rogue region.
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Tournament announced in Domus
  
'''Huge Battle Fought'''
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'''''May 23 2007'''''
 
 
A battle occured in [[East_Continent/Bescanon|Bescanon]]:
 
<br>[[Perdan]] '''is defeated by''' [[Fontan]], [[Sirion]]
 
<br>Estimated combat strengths: 11000 CS vs. 17000 CS
 
<br>One Sirion and six Perdanese nobles are captured.
 
  
'''Region Revolts'''
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The Red Star Courier is back in business...i hope.
  
The people of [[East_Continent/Tokat|Tokat]] have revolted and declared independence from [[Yssaria]]!
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'''''August 3rd, 2006'''''
  
 
'''Huge Battle Fought'''
 
'''Huge Battle Fought'''
 
 
A battle occured in [[East_Continent/Meuse|Meuse]]:
 
<br>[[Fontan]] '''is defeated by''' [[Perdan]]
 
<br>Estimated combat strengths: 12000 CS vs. 8000 CS
 
  
'''''June 26th, 2006'''''
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A battle occurs in [[East Continent/Beziers|Beziers]]:
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<br>[[Perdan]] '''defeats''' [[Ibladesh]]
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<br>Estimated combat strengths:
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<br>9000 CS vs. 7000 CS
  
'''Region Takeover'''  
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'''''August 1st, 2006'''''
  
[[Ibladesh]] has taken control of [[East Continent/Ar_Mosul|Ar Mosul]] (formerly part of [[Perdan]])
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'''Huge Battle Fought'''
 
 
'''Region Revolts'''
 
 
    
 
    
The people of [[East_Continent/Poitiers|Poitiers]] have revolted and declared independence from [[Old Rancagua]]!
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A battle occurs in [[East Continent/Partora|Partora]]:
  
'''''June 24th, 2006'''''
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[[Perdan]] '''defeats''' [[Fontan]], [[Sirion]]
  
'''Region Takeover''' 
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Estimated combat strengths:
  
[[Fontan]] has taken control of [[East_Continent/Bescanon|Bescanon]] (formerly part of [[Perdan]])
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16000 CS vs. 12000 CS
  
'''Region Takeover'''
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'''''July 31st, 2006'''''
 
 
[[Itorunt]] has taken control of [[East_Continent/Dayr|Dayr]] , a former rogue region
 
 
 
'''''June 23rd, 2006'''''
 
  
 
'''Huge Battle Fought'''   
 
'''Huge Battle Fought'''   
<br>[[Yssaria]] '''is defeated by''' [[Caligus]] in [[East_Continent/Supra|Supra]]:
 
<br>5000 CS vs. 7000 CS
 
<br>One Yssarian and three Caligan nobles are captured during the battle.
 
  
'''''June 21st, 2006'''''
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A battle occurs in [[East Continent/Partora|Partora]]:
  
'''Region Takeover'''  
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[[Fontan]], [[Sirion]] '''defeat''' [[Perdan]]
  
[[Itorunt]] has taken control of [[East_Continent/Zawr|Zawr]] (formerly part of [[Perdan]]).
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Estimated combat strengths:
  
'''''June 20th, 2006'''''
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13000 CS vs. 5000 CS
  
 
'''Huge Battle Fought'''
 
'''Huge Battle Fought'''
  
A huge battle occured in [[East_Continent/Bescanon|Bescanon]]:
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A battle occurs in [[East Continent/Brive|Brive]]:
<br>[[Fontan]], [[Sirion]] '''defeat''' [[Perdan]]
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<br>39000 CS vs. 13000 CS
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[[Perdan]] '''defeats''' [[Fontan]], [[Sirion]]
<br>Kaydron, Marshal of the army of Sirion (Sirion) was captured by Perdan forces.
 
  
'''Region Takeover'''
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Estimated combat strengths:
  
[[Yssaria]] has taken control of [[East_Continent/Tokat|Tokat]] (formerly part of [[Caligus]])
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18000 CS vs. 4000 CS
  
'''''June 19th, 2006'''''
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'''Huge Battle Fought'''
  
'''Huge Battle Fought 
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A battle occurs in [[East Continent/Partora|Partora]]:
  
A huge battle occured in [[East_Continent/Al_Arab|Al Arab]]:
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[[Fontan]], [[Sirion]] vs. [[Perdan]]
[[Ibladesh]], [[Itorunt]] '''defeat''' [[Perdan]]
 
Estimated combat strengths: 19000 CS vs. 13000 CS
 
<br>Four knights, three nobles, and one troop leader of Perdan are captured during the battle.
 
  
'''''June 16th, 2006'''''
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Estimated combat strengths:
  
'''Two Huge Battles Fought 
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25000 CS vs. 17000 CS
  
Two huge battles in [[East_Continent/Tokat|Tokat]]:
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The battle ends undecisivily.  
[[Caligus]] '''is defeated by''' [[Yssaria]] in both engagments, fought on the same day.
 
<br>Estimated combat strengths:
 
<br>10000 CS vs. 13000 CS (first engagment)
 
<br>5000 CS vs 8000 CS (second engagment)
 
<br>Three knights of Caligus are captured during the battle.  The Caligan hero Grontar is killed during the battle.
 
  
 
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Sertraline.png The Red Star Courier

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Price: One doughnut "All the muse has seen fit to print" June 2007
Printed in Hamadan


The Red Star Courier would like to thank the Old Rancaguan Press and the Rampant Lion for the layouts of their respective papers, from which we have borrowed rather heavily.

Disclaimer: The opinions and views expressed in this paper do not reflect the opinions or views of Yssaria, its leaders, its nobles, or its sheep.

Editor: Blade Donivan

Articles


News in Brief


==== The Final call of arms for LOF? ==== --Blade Donivan, 5 June 2007 Editorial

Huge Battle Fought (6 hours ago) Rumours spread and tales are sung about a huge battle in Fontan: Fontan vs. Light of Fountain Estimated combat strengths: 40000 CS vs. 23000 CS Lionel, Count of Commonyr was captured by Light of Fountain forces. Requiem (Noble of Fontan) was captured by Light of Fountain forces. Guis'wa (Noble of Fontan) was captured by Light of Fountain forces. Harald Ericson (Noble of Light of Fountain) was captured by Fontan forces. Basilius, Minister of Defense of Fontan, Count of Morshes was captured by Light of Fountain forces.

Attacker Victory!

With the recent report of a succesful attack by Fontan on Light of Fountain the trumpet sounds of victory for Fontan seems only an earshot away.

Although heavy casualties seems prevailant on the Fontan side with no less than five nobles one of which being Basilius the Minister of Defence being captured this brings one to speculate if the Victory was at too great a cost.

If Fontan has lost their General to the prisons of LOF then who will take charge in his absence and will said person be able to crumble or surpass the walls of Fontan once again.

In the up and coming days we will watch and see if Fontan can hold onto their recent victory or if they will have to trundle home rearm and refit then march back for round two of what seems a never ending seige.

One thing must be said..if LOF can survive this war then it will be a miracle indeed.

==== Tournament in Domus Results ==== --Blade Donivan, 30 may 2007 Editorial

The tournament in Domus is over and the results are in with the semi finals consisting of 4 of the best swordsmen on the Islands and what more of notice 3 of them were Ibladeshian.. the swordsmasters have a reason to be proud as these excelent Nobles upheld their Realms name and with every right too. The following is a copy of my scribes note on the last two rounds.

Semifinal round:


Blood from Ibladesh -beats- Mathew from Ibladesh


Dread from Ibladesh -beats- Guis'wa from Fontan


Final Round:


Dread from Ibladesh -beats- Blood from Ibladesh


Winner: Dread


Unfortunatly my skill at the tournament has been nothing to shout about wether it be all the dougnuts i consumed or the fact i was completely drunk during my rounds in the ring i managed to reach only the second round. Also a big thanks must go to my scribe Mr Nobbin who duly took note of all that was going on considering i was unconcious due to drink lying in the corner of the tavern.

Congratulations to Sir Dread for winning and Sir Blood and Sir Matthew your skills with a sword have set a standard that we all must aim to achieve if we are to keep up with the Ibladeshian swordsmen.

==== Tournament in Domus announced ==== --Blade Donivan, 24 may 2007 Editorial

Prandur, Duke of Domus has announced a tournament of Swordfighting to be held in Domus 7 days from now. There will be a charge of 5 gold for every participant. The winner will be rewarded with 400 gold in addition to the honour and prestige that his victory will earn him. There will also be a reward of 50 gold for the second best.

The following message was sent out to the realm after the announcement of the tournament:

Soon I will be celebrating my 45th birthday. To honour this milestone of ago, I have organized this event. It would bring me great pleasure to see my friends at this tournament. Don't hestitate to enter the competition.

Prandur Duke of Domus

We here at The Red Star Courier wish Sir Prandur the best with the tournament and if time permits we ourselves shall attend in competition and also to bring you our readers the results as and when they happen.

Blade Donivan

==== All is quiet or is it ==== --Blade Donivan, 23 may 2007 Editorial

In the East Islands years ago many wished for only one thing. That thing, that idea was that of a continent in peace. The idea of peace or at least the thought of it tasted sweet to many. Now months after the land has been at peace with the exception of the LOF versus Fontan war many nobles are getting restless. It seems the lack of war and the thought of precious suits of armour and swords rusting isnt as appealing as many once thought.

The main question at this time is who will step out of line first? I personally believe that restlessness, greed or the desire for mass battles will overcome even the most patient of men. We here at the Red Star Courier will keep our eyes and ears open and keep you our beloved readers up to date.


==== Month in Review ==== --by Blade Donivan, 23 May 2007 Feature

This months feature will hopefull be an interview...if possible with Rackir..well i have to ask his permission first but we hope to get a details report of Dunkontology, its views and its goals.



WATCH THIS SPACE

All might seem bare but we will have this page filled shortly.

May 30 2007

Sir Dread of Ibladesh wins tournament in Domus

May 23 2007

Tournament announced in Domus

May 23 2007

The Red Star Courier is back in business...i hope.

August 3rd, 2006

Huge Battle Fought

A battle occurs in Beziers:
Perdan defeats Ibladesh
Estimated combat strengths:
9000 CS vs. 7000 CS

August 1st, 2006

Huge Battle Fought

A battle occurs in Partora:

Perdan defeats Fontan, Sirion

Estimated combat strengths:

16000 CS vs. 12000 CS

July 31st, 2006

Huge Battle Fought

A battle occurs in Partora:

Fontan, Sirion defeat Perdan

Estimated combat strengths:

13000 CS vs. 5000 CS

Huge Battle Fought

A battle occurs in Brive:

Perdan defeats Fontan, Sirion

Estimated combat strengths:

18000 CS vs. 4000 CS

Huge Battle Fought

A battle occurs in Partora:

Fontan, Sirion vs. Perdan

Estimated combat strengths:

25000 CS vs. 17000 CS

The battle ends undecisivily.




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