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==== Meet the New King, Same as the Old Queen ==== <small>--by Aeillien Mandraken, August 1st, 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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<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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Is Vlad Nosferatus, King of [[Caligus]], who led a rebellion against the former Queen with the stated goal of achieving peace with [[Yssaria]], negotiating in bad faith?  While only the man himself, and perhaps his inner council, can know for certain, certain indications suggest that this is in fact the case.
 
  
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Since the rebellion, this reporter has been in touch with the King of Yssaria, Eleran, about the ongoing negotiations with Caligus that started with the aforementioned rebellion.  From the beginning of the negotiations, there was trouble.  Eleran described to this reporter the process of the negotiations in light of the renewed Yssarian offensive as July rolled by thus:
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Winner: Dread
  
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''Caligus has declared neutrality, however, they need to realize that the realms they war with need proper concessions or surrenders. I am currently working with Vlad on this, however, nothing seems to be working. His surrender terms are less than favorable and do not seem like surrender terms, they are more like ceasefire terms. Either way, this is all I can divulge right now as they are still hot issues.''
 
  
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This paper did not report this at the time in order not to harm the negotiation process, and it, and the war, continued apace in an indecisive lurch fueled with blood.  The walls of Domus would resist two more assaults by Yssarian forces before a cease fire would be agreed on late last month, as reported by [[Red_Star_Courier/Archives/July06#Ceasefire_with_Caligus|this paper]] as well as the [[II|Itorunt Informer]].
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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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Before going any further in describing the anomalies with the current situation, it is worthwhile to stop and consider Caligus’ past history as regards ceasefires.  Namely, they seem to have made a habit of violating them, which is part of the intense enmity Yssaria has developed towards that realm, and why our trust for them is so low, on top of the older issues that gave birth to the current war when Yssaria was first founded. The King described one of these incidents aptly in his interview with [[Ysstaria_and_the_Bleeding_Lion|Fontan’s Fundemental Freelancer]]:
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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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''Eleran the Count died in the battle for Winkimus as the late Eagle's Reach, high marshall of Caligus killed him. …….  Caligus interrupted their ceasefire by attacking the evening of my Father's burial.''
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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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There is also the ceasefire that was declared during the winter holidays, which again was violated by Caligus as it grasped (short lived) victory at the price of their honor.
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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.
  
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These things were done under the authority of the previous ruler, it is true, but as this paper noted in its article [[Red_Star_Courier/Archives/July06#Rebellion_in_Caligus.21|covering the rebellion]], Vlad, and many of the other nobles who took part in the rebellion, were in the upper echelons of power in that realm.  Recent events suggest, it seems, that the more things change, the more they stay the same.
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The following message was sent out to the realm after the announcement of the tournament:
  
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And now, to the present. The current ceasefire is based on a timetable and a process for bringing peace between the two realms, and all seemed well at first.  As the days went on, Yssaria entered what can only be referred to as an odd dance with Caligus to confirm if they were in the process of going through the peace agreement. First we pretended to move towards [[East Continent/Domus|Domus]], presumably to see if they would withdraw, and then moved into [[East Continent/Aestus|Aestus]] to see if they would withdraw from that province in preparation for handing the region over. Seeing as two battles occurred there, the ceasefire already had its first drops of bloodshed on its promise of peace.
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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.
  
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The process whereby this ceasefire was to become peace was not assured by the compliance of Caligus alone, [[Perdan]]’s part in the process is central and unavoidable.  According to the agreement, Perdan will give Partora and “connecting regions”  to Caligus, and Caligus will in turn give Domus to Yssaria.  Thus would Perdan cleave the half of their battered realm to save their allied realm.  Were it true, it would be generious in the utmost by Perdan.
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Prandur
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Duke of Domus
  
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Then, a curious thing happened.  The [[Itorunt Informer]] reported the ceasefire, and mentioned its doubts as to Perdan doing its part.  In an ensuing [[Talk:Itorunt_Informer/July_%2706#The_cease_fire |series of letters]] among the editors of this paper, the II, and [[The Rampant Lion]], it was determined that the deal was not anywhere close to being as set in stone on Perdan’s end, and that Perdanese nobles had not been informed of this rather significant agreement.
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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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What conclusions can we draw from this?  The options are not many.  Either Clarissa and Vlad are negotiating in good faith, but have kept their agreement quiet (I should note that the specifics of this agreement have not, as of yet, been reported in the [[Caligan Courier]]), or Vlad negotiated away what is not his to negotiate without consulting his ally, or one, or both, of the realms are lying.
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Blade Donivan
  
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This reporter notified King Eleran about what he had learned, and his response was thus:
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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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''I have some doubts about the ceasefire ON DOMUS. Clarissa and Vlad are probably buying some time. That is why the rest probably do not know about the ordeal. Oh well, Vlad has eleven days to comply. He won't be able to and we simply go back to war.''
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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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Because Yssaria is an honorable realm, I know that unless we are outright provoked or the ceasefire breaks down, we will give Vlad the full measure of the time we have given him to prove this paper and the Yssarian nobles who view Caligus with the utmost suspicion wrong.
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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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Tomorrow, one week from the inception of the timetable will have passed, and one week will remain.  It is but a matter of time to determine if Caligus will, or even can, honor the agreement they bargained for, or if they will demonstrate that though the head of that realm may change, its corruption has spread to its very heart, and Yssaria must continue grimly to attack them until Caligus lies as dust.  And do not doubt the outcome.  With Itorunt having reached peace with Perdan, and Perdan itself having just had an army crash through its capital, Caligus stands alone, and Yssaria, if it re-engages, will re-engage the conflict with its full force of arms and fury, and with the aid of its allies.
 
  
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The choice for Caligus is clear, some honor in defeat, or total dishonor leading to total destruction.
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==== Month in Review ==== <small>--by Blade Donivan, 23 May 2007</small>
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<small>'''''Feature'''''</small>
  
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==== Month in Review ==== <small>--by Aeillien Mandraken, August 1st, 2006</small>
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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.
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<small>''Feature''</small>
 
  
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July was a long, busy month.  As [[Red_Star_Courier/Page_2/6-06#We_are_winning:_Here.27s_why |predicted]] by this paper in June, it was especially busy for [[Perdan]] and her allies. 
 
  
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[[Itorunt]] marched north along the western coast of the continent and has signed a [[Itorunt_Informer/August_%2706#Peace_with_Perdan|peace]] [[The_Rampant_Lion|agreement]] (search for the article dated 8/1/06).  [[Ibladesh]] continues in its war against Perdan, not being part of the peace agreement with Itorunt, and also experienced some gains at Perdan’s expense during the month. 
 
  
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[[Yssaria]] experienced the last offensive gain for the month in it's front of the war in [[East Continent/Aestus|Aestus]].  Shortly after this Caligus experienced a rebellion based around achieving peace.  The month saw two unsuccessful assaults on [[East Continent/Domus|Domus]], after the second one an uncertain ceasefire was signed between the two realms. 
 
  
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Ubent signed a surrender with the southern federation which is no completed, it is now diminished to a three province realm.  The original peace agreement seems to have stipulated that each of the three federated allies would received a province, in the end, Yssaria received one and Ibladesh received two. 
 
  
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Perdan experienced a painful assault from [[Fontan]] and [[Sirion]], who successfully took over [[East Continent/Bescanon]] and several other territories.  Perdan recovered some of its loses while the northern allies regrouped, but in a second wave they have successfully attacked Perdan’s capital at [[East Continent/Partora|Partora]].
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WATCH THIS SPACE
  
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The overthrow of the monarchy in the [[Kalmar Islands]] by troop leaders originally from [[Avamar]] finally resulted in a conflict between [[Old Rancagua]] and the newly minted realm, but the conflict ended in a peace of sorts when the former King Prometheus was elected as its chancellor.
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'''''May 30 2007'''
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Sir Dread of Ibladesh wins tournament in Domus
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'''''May 23 2007'''
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Tournament announced in Domus
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'''''May 23 2007'''''
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The Red Star Courier is back in business...i hope.
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'''''August 3rd, 2006'''''
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'''Huge Battle Fought'''
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A battle occurs in [[East Continent/Beziers|Beziers]]:
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<br>[[Perdan]] '''defeats''' [[Ibladesh]]
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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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