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The Red Star Courier Price: One doughnut "All the muse has seen fit to print" July 2006 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: Aeillien Mandraken
Articles		News in Brief
==== Ceasefire with Caligus ==== --by Aeillien Mandraken, July 26th, 2006 Today a small, uncertain step was taken towards peace on the East Continent, Caligus and Yssaria have agreed to a ceasefire and a draft of a peace agreement. The conditions of the agreement will depend not just on the actions of Caligus, but also of of Perdan, and should occur, according to King Eleran, within a period of two weeks, which is the time limit he has given Vlad, their ruler. The agreement is as follows: Sordidus will be given to Light of Fountain. Aestus will be returned to Yssaria. We will not attack Domus for two weeks, pending compliance with the agreement. Perdan will give Caligus Partora, a city, and other connecting regions. Scio and Domus will then be given to Yssaria. If this all occurs, Yssaria will then reach peace with Caligus, and become neutral towards Perdan, moving to peace with them upon the agreement of our federated allies. ==== Defeat at Domus ==== --by Aeillien Mandraken, July 25th, 2006 First readers, this editor must beg forgiveness for the silence of this newspaper over the last week. This was caused in part by this editor being captured in a Skirmish in Winkamus some days before the now infamous battle of Domus. After that, I was far too busy trying to arrive in time to actually write an article. I will also confess that it is more difficult to bring the spirit to write when one must write about loss, rather than victory. But unfortunate and difficult truths faced make for a stronger spirit over a stubborn insistence to cling to a fantasy of actions not based in that truth, even in the face of the fact that such action may in no way change the course which events have flowed and must continue. To bring a different outcome, a different set of actions must be begun, words that all would be wise to heed. All that aside, it has not been the best week for Yssaria or her allies. We had assaulted Domus previously, but this latest assault was quite possibly our most serious attempt to bring this long conflict betwixt our two realms to a final close, and bring an end to Caligus and her history. Read more… ==== Why I Do Fight ==== --Contributor: Falcor Blade, Knight of Isadril July 15th, 2006 Feature A battle has been raging on this continent for many years. Many have lain down their lives, giving the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the security of Yssaria and her people. By all accounts, given our recent excursion into Caligan territories, we are winning this conflict. Yet now, at the height of our advances into enemy lands, there are those who would question our strategy, those who would rather have peace than conflict. While it might seem as though ending hostilities with the Caligans might stop the fighting and sacrifice, in truth doing so would only weaken our strategic position on this continent, thus making our lands and citizens less safe rather than more so. I have, in fact, counted the number of soldiers that have died as a result of the fighting. These are noble men who gave their lives so that our lands may be protected from invasion by the enemy. These men upheld the very tradition of valiant combat that our realm was founded on, and critics of our diplomacy are so quick to ignore. Instead of asking how many have died, we should be asking what they died for, and how many lives they saved through their sacrifice. Furthermore, are not these men solders? They join our forces precisely to fight, and perhaps, die in defense of their homes. Read more… ==== Advance and Retreat ==== --by Aeillien Mandraken, July 12th, 2006 The army of Yssaria returned to Domus, the capital of Caligus, attempting to bring a decisive close to the war that has engulfed the two realms. A combination of the high walls of the city and portions of the intended attacking force not arriving as planned foiled the attack. At the end of the day after two bloody, hard fought engagements, the Caligan defenders held the walls and forced the Yssarian army back. Yssarian forces marching from Supra, fresh from refitting in the capital, and Aestus, abandonding the attempt to takeover Sordidus were supposed to meet up in Domus and achieve a victory there. While it is unknowable what would have occurred had all the Yssarian forces arrived in Domus at the scheduled time, it is certain that the split arrivals effectively allowed the bigger Yssarian force to be defeated in two engagements in detail. Read more… ==== Déjà vu all over again ==== --by Aeillien Mandraken, July 7th, 2006 As negotiations between Yssaria and Caligus continue, the war marched onward in Supra and Sordidus. As they have innumerable times before, the banners of the two realms met in fury, once again filling the fields of Supra with the sounds of battle that have echoed there since first the red star banner rose over the cities of Isadril and Mashhad. Continuing what has been a very bad period for Perdan and Caligus, Yssaria successfully beat back the Caligan forces. The Yssarian forces, again outnumbered in solders and troop leaders but with superior quality, caused lopsided casualties against Caligus and gained decisive control of the field. Yssaria kept its momentum from the victory and marched forces into Sordidus and has begun an attempt to establish control over the region. It is not yet known what effect, if any, these developments will have on the negotiations. Back to top ==== Why I Don't Fight ==== --Contributor: Hylor Hobbs, Knight of Hamadan, Former Count of Mashhad and Royal Treasurer, July 7th, 2006 Have you counted how many Caligus and Ubent soldiers we have killed in this war? Have you counted how many Yssarian soldiers - men and youth, husbands and children of the Yssaria - we have killed in this war? How many more must die just so that a select few can say "we won"? Read more.. ==== Update on Ubent and Caligus ==== --by Aeillien Mandraken, July 5th, 2006 Since our previous report on the situation in Ubent and Caligus more information has come to light that we did not have at the time. But first we wish to make something clear. Despite the outright statements contained in some reports or the implications contained elsewhere, Caligus has not surrendered or signed an official ceasefire with Yssaria. Negotiations are in progress, what their results will be is still uncertain. Yssaria has officially declared a ceasefire with Ubent, and there is a signed peace agreement, which has by now been widely reported. Our diplomatic state with them is not yet officially peace, pending, as this reporter understands it, compliance with the terms of the peace treaty. Let me first deal with Ubent, as it the simpler situation of the two. The negotiations for this peace agreement have been in the works for about a month, and the nobles of Ubent voted on the agreement, with a majority voting in favor, as is the custom in Republics. It should be noted that the Prime Minister of Ubent had recently been reconfirmed at the beginning of this month. Although this reporter has no sources that indicate this, it strikes me as logical that the election would have been, at the very least, a referendum on the peace agreement. In his announcement of the treaty, the Prime Minister of Ubent noted that he expects it would take one or two weeks to come into full compliance with its terms. Read more.. ==== Rebellion in Caligus! ==== --by Aeillien Mandraken, July 2nd, 2006 Breaking News A few hours ago this very day, a troop leader by the name of Vlad Nosferatus led a succesful rebellion again the Caligan Queen Gwynyth Kazan. No details of the rebellion itself are known, or the aftermath that has followed it. This rebellion, coming while Yssaria continued its attempt to take over Aestus, cannot but be seen as a setback to the Caligan war effort. Vlad Nosferatus is an old hand in Caligus and has been part of the inner circle of power in that kingdom for quite some time, having been appointed Banker several times, as well as holding the titles of Marquis of Tokat and Duke of Akesh Temple. At the time of the rebellion he was publicly known to be part of the “outer council” a group of nobles who advised the Queen in addition to the Judge, Banker, and Marshal. It is worth noting the history of rebellion of the Nosferatus family here, especially in connection to the province of Tokat, from which the family hails. Vlad’s father was a leader of the rebellion on Tokat when Fontan took over the region. His father was executed, but Vlad and his brother continued his work. Of the three, Vlad became the most well known for his commitment to Tokat, as well as his commitment to Caligus when it took over that region, becoming known as the “Hero of Tokat.” It can only be guessed how the damage inflicted on Tokat during the war with Yssaria affected him. This reporter was present during Yssaria’s takeover of that region last month, and he recalls the land being deeply damaged by war and nearly depopulated. Even less can it be imagined what his reaction might have been to the loss of his beloved Tokat to Yssaria, its declaring independence from both realms and going rogue, and its subsequent capture by Light of Fountain. Whether it is this, or some other motive that caused him to lead a rebellion against a government he was so much a part of, is not known. Back to top ==== Ubent sues for peace!==== --by Aeillien Mandraken, July 2nd, 2006 Today, the southern federation of Yssaria, Itorunt, and Ibladesh reached a favorable peace agreement with Ubent, apparently removing that realm out of the current conflict for at least the near future. The terms of the treaty give Winkamus to Yssaria, the Mines of Isadril to Ibladesh, and Moyale to Itorunt, as well as limiting the size of the army that Ubent may field, on top of having it withdraw from its alliances with Caligus and Perdan. As of this report it is not known by this reporter how long the negotiations for this agreement have been going on, but it is suggestive that the Ubent front of the war has been quiet for about two weeks. The full text of the agreement follows: Read more.. ==== Victory in Aestus ==== --by Aeillien Mandraken, July 2nd, 2006 Late last month Yssaria went back on the offensive against Caligus by marching into Aestus and initiating an attempt to take over the region. The response from Caligus was at the same time both expected and surpring. It was expected that Caligus would respond to the offensive, that followed as certaintly as sailor’s shoreleaves and bar brawls. What was surprising was the almost suicidal nature of the attack. The Caligans came in outnumbered by better than three to one in sheer numbers, with Yssaria’s infantry alone outnumbering the entire Caligan army. The Rampant Lion reffered to it, aptly, as a “desperate move.” Unlike the great romantic ballads beloved by some ladies of noble birth, desperate moves in the real world are born, usually, out of a lack of any other resources or solutions, and ingloriously failed. This one was no exception. The attacking force was wiped out in two hours of lopsided fighting, with over half a dozen nobles of Caligus being wounded as they fed their units into the waiting defenders. Going into the details of the battle is unnecessary, it was, from the beggening, a lopsided contest, with a clear winner, the only question is what drove Caligus to make such an attack, and whether this latest move on their part may have, perhaps, been of consequence in the troubles they seem to have recently suffered. Back to top ==== New Month, New Issue ==== --by Aeillien Mandraken, July 1st, 2006 Readers, I wish to thank you for a smashingly successful first month of busniness. Around 280 copies of this paper were sold last month, despite the fact that we started selling the paper halfway through it. It is my ambition to make this paper reach ever more successful heights, with your loyality and invaluable support. Again, thank you. Back to top		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. July 29th, 2006 Region Takeover Perdan has taken control of Lorient , a former rogue region. Huge Battle Fought A battle occurs in Aestus: Yssaria is defeated by Caligus Estimated combat strengths: 6000 CS vs. 6000 CS July 28th, 2006 Huge Battle Fought A battle occurs in East Continent/Aestus: Yssaria is defeated by Caligus Estimated combat strengths: 9000 CS vs. 8000 CS July 26th, 2006 Region Takeover Fontan has taken control of Bescanon (formerly part of Perdan). July 24th, 2006 Region Takeover Caligus has taken control of Aestus , a former rogue region. July 23rd, 2006 Region Revolts The people of Aestus have revolted and declared independence from Yssaria! July 22nd, 2006 Region Takeover Ibladesh has taken control of Ar Mosul , a former rogue region. July 21st, 2006 Huge Battle Fought A battle occurs in Domus Itorunt, Yssaria are defeated by Caligus 22000 CS vs. 18000 CS July 20th, 2006 Region Takeover Old Rancagua has taken control of Poiters, a former rogue region. July 17th, 2006 Region Takeover Perdan has taken control of Meuse (formerly part of Fontan). Huge Battle Fought A battle occurs in in Troyes: Fontan defeats Perdan 16000 CS vs. 17000 CS Seven nobles of Perdan and three of Fontan are captured. July 17th, 2006 Region Takeover Itorunt has taken control of Clermont , a former rogue region. Region Takeover Perdan has taken control of Bescanon (formerly part of Fontan) Huge Battle Fought A battle occurs in Troyes: Perdan defeats Fontan 16000 CS vs. 8000 CS One noble on each side is captured. July 15th, 2006 Region Revolts The people of Lorient have revolted and declared independence from Itorunt! Region Revolts The people of Ar Mosul have revolted and declared independence from Ibladesh! Public Execution The rogue Dantalis is publicly executed in Hamadan. July 14th, 2006 Region Takeover Perdan has takes control of Brive (formerly part of Fontan) Region Takeover Ibladesh has taken control of Woolton (formerly part of Perdan) July 13th, 2006 Huge Battle Fought A battle occurs in Winkamus: Caligus is defeated by Yssaria. Estimated combat strengths: 4000 CS vs. 4000 CS Aeillien Mandraken, editor of this paper, was captured. July 12th, 2006 Region Takeover Fontan has taken control of Brive (formerly part of Perdan). July 11th, 2006 Huge Battle Fought A battle occurs Domus. Yssaria is defeated by Caligus Estimated combat strengths: 8000 CS vs. 9000 CS Huge Battle Fought A battle occurs in Bescanon: Perdan defeats Fontan, Sirion Estimated combat strengths: 4000 CS vs. 6000 CS New ruler in Kalmar Islands The realm of Kalmar Islands has elected Prometheus as its new Chancellor. Huge Battle Fought A battle occurs in Domus: Yssaria is defeated by Caligus Estimated combat strengths: 15000 CS vs. 15000 CS July 10th, 2006 Region Revolts The people of Clermont have revolted and declared independence from Itorunt! July 9th, 2006 Huge Battle Fought A battle occurs in Bescanon: Fontan, Sirion defeat Perdan Estimated combat strengths: 15000 CS vs. 5000 CS July 8th, 2006 Huge Battle Fought A battle occurs in Woolton: Ibladesh, Itorunt defeat Perdan Estimated combat strengths: 10000 CS vs. 6000 CS Huge Battle Fought A battle occurs in Bescanon: Perdan 'defeats Fontan, Sirion Estimated combat strengths: 8000 CS vs. 4000 CS July 6th, 2006 Region Takeover Itorunt has taken control of Lorient (formerly part of Perdan) Huge Battle Fought A battle occurs in Supra: Yssaria defeats Caligus Estimated combat strengths: 10000 CS vs. 7000 CS New ruler in Kalmar Islands The realm of Kalmar Islands has elected Lalakis as its new Chancellor. July 5th, 2006 New ruler in Perdan The realm of Perdan has elected Clarissa as its new Queen. July 4th, 2006 Huge Battle Fought A battle occurs in Kalmar: Old Rancagua is defeated by Kalmar Islands Estimated combat strengths: 6000 CS vs. 4000 CS Two Rancaguan nobles, including the High Marshal, and one Kalmarian noble are captured. July 3rd, 2006 Region Takeover Yssaria has taken control of Aestus (formerly part of Caligus). Huge Battle Fought A battle occurs in Bescanon: Perdan is defeated by Fontan, Sirion Estimated combat strengths: 16000 CS vs. 22000 CS Two Sirionite and ten Perdanese nobles, including the Count of Mulhouse, are captured during the battle. New ruler in Kalmar Islands The realm of Kalmar Islands has elected One as its new Chancellor. Huge Battle Fought A battle occurs in Stora: Old Rancagua defeats Kalmar Islands Estimated combat strengths: 7000 CS vs. 7000 CS One Rancaguan and five Kalmarian nobles, including the Chancellor, are captured. Rebellion in Caligus The government of Caligus has been overthrown in a rebellion. The leader of the rebel forces, Vlad, has been announced the new ruler. July 1st, 2006 Region Takeover Itorunt has taken control of Clermont (formerly part of Perdan). Region Takeover Light of Fountain has taken control of Tokat , a former rogue region. Region Takeover Fontan has taken control of Meuse (formerly part of Perdan). June 29th, 2006 Huge Battle Fought A huge battle occurs in Aestus: Caligus is defeated by Yssaria Estimated combat strengths: 5000 CS vs. 14000 CS
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