 Federation Deterioration
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| Written by Halleria Feylonis, on January 31, 1011
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| In a surprising turn of events, the realm of Caerwyn declared its desire to break its federation with the realm of Astrum due to the treaty of the Brotherhood of Astrocracies.
The Brotherhood is a union of the theocracies of the Church of Sanguis Astroism. Currently, it is composed of the realms of Morek Empire, Corsanctum, and Astrum. The exact copy of the treaty signed by the three realms is thus:
Morek, Astrum and Corsanctum, being theocracies of Sanguis Astroism, solemnly swear:
to aid each other in battle, each and every time an enemy appears;
to support each other, over and above any other contract they may have signed;
to uphold each other against pagan forces;
and to forever remain friends.
Evidently this means that, in the even of a war against one of the Astrocractic realms, all others are bound to support that one realm against "pagan realms" (read: realms which do not hold Sanguis Astroism as a primary religion). This concerned Caerwyn that their federation with Astrum will be put aside in favor of Astrum's union with the Astrocracies. As such, Archon Baal Zephon Beldragos of Caerwyn decided to nullify its former relations with Astrum.
Almost immediately semantics were called upon as messages were exchanged between the leaders. Astrum accused Caerwyn of having a hidden agenda, and stated that it has only ever been a friend and good neighbor. Caerwyn, on the other hand, declared that Astrum effectively made their federation void by signing an overlapping treaty, and that the said treaty named all pagan realms as enemies. Caerwyn is a "pagan realm", as it does not have Sanguis Astroism as its state religion.
The cause for war against Averoth also came into question. The Astrocracies maintained that since Averoth defended Storms Keep when their armies came to attack it, Averoth effectively declared war. Thulsoma and Averoth, however, say that it was a mere act of an ally defending an ally, and that the true reason for the war in the peninsula was not so much a religious campaign than an expansionist propaganda by the hegemony.
The Great Northern War may not be as over as people may think - on the contrary, it may just spread as more and more realms are alerted by the conflict. Asylon in the west and even the Republic of Madina in the far south have also expressed concern over the seemingly endless greed of the Church of Sanguis Astroism. Again, dear readers - time will tell.
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| Bare and Broken!
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| Written by Halleria Feylonis, on January 25, 1011
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| The once-formidable Level 7 walls of Storms Keep have been completely destroyed by the combined forces of Libero and Morek. Meanwhile, missives are being sent back and forth between the opposing parties concerning issues such as the true reason for the war.
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| Storms Keep Further Damaged!
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| Written by Halleria Feylonis, on January 8, 1011
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| Ever since their arrival at Storms Keep, the armies of the Empires of Libero and Morek have been damaging the fabled walls of the aforementioned citadel. From being the most formidable defensive structure on the entire continent (once boasting a Level 7 Citadel), the Keep now only has a Level 4 Stronghold.
Time will tell if the Saxons can repulse their enemies long enough to rebuild their city.
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| Siege! Siege!
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| Written by Halleria Feylonis, on January 15, 1011
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| Another siege by the Sanguis Astroism Crusade against the Holy Kingdom of Thulsoma began. A small army from the Libero Empire and a considerably larger army from the Morek Empire launched themselves against the fortress of Storms Keep, scattering the defending army of Thulsoma. Queen Haruka Vanimedle' of Thulsoma was captured by the Morek Empire during the battle. Since then missives have been exchanged between the opposing parties, mainly concerning the nature of the Crusade.
We know exactly what happened.
I remember the day quite clearly. I was amused by a statement from Haruka about how the peasants of Thulsoma were so loyal to her that they pretended to worship the Bloodstars and lied to the rest of Sanguis Astroism about it. Priestess Elsebeth was then sent to Storms Keep to teach Duchess Haruka a small lesson. Haruka not only failed to learn from that lesson she proceeded to make many more mistakes along the way by torturing priests and priestesses. Sanguis Astroism then asked Libero Empire to take care of the problem quietly. It became clear that other realms were supporting you clandestinely. It was then that the church declared an official Crusade. We succeeded in flushing out your allies. The Church of Hredmonath will be destroyed. Thulsoma will be destroyed. Averoth will be destroyed. You will be scattered to the four winds and Sanguis Astroism will flourish once again in the north. Each side will have their views. You may not like mine or call it a bunch of lies it matters not to me.
What matters to me is that I can soon look at a map of northern Dwilight and smile. All the vermin from Mt Black to Valkyrja will soon be cleared out.
Lady Allison Kabrinski
And was it not true? Despite all the attempts to unseat ForÞwíf Heofonþrym Haruka, the people of Storms Keep still remained loyal to the Kingdom of Thulsoma. Again and again the priests of Sanguis Astroism threw themselves at the city like lemmings. Again and again they failed to take the Keep.
It was then that the Libero Empire declared war against the Kingdom of Thulsoma, as they say, for "purely secular reasons". Being an Empire, Libero understandably wanted to expand its borders. In this they failed, too. The supposed might of the Libero Empire crumbled again and again against the walls of the city of Thulsoma.
When it became clear that Libero would not be able to take Thulsoma alone (despite being a far richer realm, with many more nobles and soldiers), the theocracies and realms of Sanguis Astroism decided it was time to save the face of their ally. Only then did Thulsoma showed signs of defeat; only when four far larger and far richer realms decided to intervene did the proud Kingdom started its descent.
We may lose this war, for death and defeat is inevitable for all. Yet we will carry on the legend and the glory: of the Saxon people, of the Hredmonath, of the magnificent Kingdom of Thulsoma which was toppled by greed and wrath. When the end comes, o nobles of Morek and Libero, of Astrum and Corsanctum, look around in awe at the valiant people of Storms Keep.
Yours,
Halleria Feylonis (Lord)
One thing is clear: this war will be part of the legends of Dwilight unto the end of the age of humanity.
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| The Saxon Harbinger Opens!
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| Written by Halleria Feylonis, on January 9, 1011
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| Today, the Saxon Harbinger has opened for business. Printed in the northerly fortress of Storms Keep, the Harbinger is set to deliver the latest news of Dwilight through the perspective of the Saxons.
Positions for writers are open. Please send all applications to Halleria Feylonis.
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| Region Takeover
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| Summerdale has taken control of Storms End , a former rogue region. Summerdale now controls 6 regions.
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| Region Takeover
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| (rogue) has taken control of Mountain of Woe (formerly part of Astrum). (rogue) now controls 102 regions.
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| Region Revolts
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| The people of Torrents Breath have revolted and declared independence from Libero Empire!
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| Diplomatic News
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| The realms of Madina and Thulsoma have signed a peace treaty.
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| Ruler Elected
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| The realm of D'Hara has elected Marche Telrunya as its Dragon King.
He received 52% of the valid votes cast.
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| Fall of Ordenstaat
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| With the fall of the city and capital Rettleville to rogue forces, the realm of Ordenstaat is no more.
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