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image =[[Image:Tarabanner.png]]|
 
image =[[Image:Tarabanner.png]]|
 
title =<b>The Tara Times</b>|
 
title =<b>The Tara Times</b>|
 
price =<i>'''Price:''' ONE GOLD PIECE</i>|
 
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quote =<i>'''Editor:''' [[Peter Kolak]]</i>|
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quote =<i>'''Founder:''' [[Peter Kolak]]</i>|
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issue =<i>'''Date of Issue:''' April 26th, 2006</i>|other=}}
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editor =<i>'''Editor:''' [[Jose Dela Cruz]]</i>|
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issue =<i>'''Date of Issue:''' September 1st, 2008</i>|other=}}
 
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<b>Disclosure:</b> Whatever is stated in the Tara Times does not reflect the opinions and ideals of all Taran nobles.
 
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title = <b>The Tara Times is Back!</b>|
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title = <b>Defeat at Picnu!</b>|
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article =<i>January 12th, 2006</i>
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article =<i>September 27th, 2008</i>
 
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A rare battle between near-equal forces ended in defeat today as a Falasan/Minas Ithil Army invaded the recently freed region of Picnu. 16470 CS of Rabbits/MI went against 15315 CS of Tara/Darka troops in a brutal battle. Despite the valiant defense of our soldiers and allies, we were overrun in a protracted battle. 
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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title = <b>Correction:</b>|
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article =<i>September 19th, 2008</i>
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It has been brought to our attention that Ash'rily is <b>NOT</b> the capital of the Ash Sea Islands. The correct capital is Ser'quia. We apologize for our error.
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Personally, I really don't see the point of this since ASI will be extinct soon. The Dead Bear No Ill Will...
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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title = <b>Atblane Joins Tara</b>|
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title = <b>Setbacks on the Northern Front</b>|
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article =<i>May 1st, 2006</i>
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article =<i>September 16th, 2008</i>
 
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News spread quickly that Atblane, after only 3 days, surrendered to Taran and Darkan Forces massed in Atblane. The local residents are in pretty good spirits despite Tara's necessary need to do a Brutal Takeover.  Although, Tara is hated in Atblane, it won't be long until they realize taking baths and behaving like gentlemen is a much healthier life style.  
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A coordinated counterattack by Falasan and Minas Ithil has succeeded in taking Cori and Picnu away from us. With our own allies unavailable and monsters/Norland Raiders n the rear, we have been unable to muster enough to resist.
  
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"I was in City Hall to witness the surrender and signing of the papers.  The governor their, is rather smart to have yielded so quickly.  As he knew no help would come anytime soon."  Achilles was quoted as saying.  "We are nearly complete in our mission, the ball is in Shamus' court now.  If he shall want peace, we shall see."
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Rest assured, this is only a minor delay in our plans of spreading Freedom to the Oppressed.  
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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title =New Rules Govern Tara|
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title = <b>Fall of Ash'rily</b>|
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article = <i>April 26th, 2006</i>
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article =<i>September 16th, 2008</i>
 
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The rules of war have been changed. Now, when any nation takes land from another, it will be recognized as "claimed" or "under claim". And until the two nations sign into peace, it will remain that way. The issue is, one can not appoint a Regional Lord to govern the people, thereby making it more difficult to keep under our control. Further more, without the Regional Lord, peasants are less likely to pay the taxes owed to the claiming nation. No recruitment centers may be built, or any other building for that matter.
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<i>3 days ago...</i>
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We have just gotten word that a major assault has overrun Ash'rily, capital of the Ash Sea Islands. An estimated 30,000 CS Army of Caergoth/Carelia defeated ASI's 15,000 CS defenders in a titanic battle. Damage to both armies and the fortifications have been massive.
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<i>Other News...</i>
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ASI has takenover Barnlure in a pointless gesture of defiance. This action has only delayed the eventual assimilation of the Capital into Carelia. Still, we salute ASI in its will to fight destiny.
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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article =<i>April 26th, 2006</i>
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article =<i>September 8th, 2008</i>
 
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A couple of days ago, Tara recaptured Meldeen, under a brutal takeover. It was necessary in order to bring the region under our control.  The peasants were none too happy with the brutality, and under the new rules of war, Tara is only permitted to lay claim to Meldeen.
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There has been a large resurgence of undead and monster activity in Carelia, the Cagilan Empire, Darka and Tara. These evil creatures are of such size and strength that normal militia units are incapable of stopping them. Thus, it is with reluctance that each realm must dispatch a task force for disposal.
  
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"Meldeen was given to Redspan in exchange for peace some time back, however, the vile dogs betrayed Tara's trust and therefore, Tara plans to take it back.  I am sorry it has come to this, but Redspan refuses to accept blaim for their treachury.", Achilles was quoted as saying.  "Our next steps should be a bit easier given the amount of loss suffered by our enemies."
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We do not know how Falasan has done this but rest assured, the Freedom of Rabbits is still our highest priority!
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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title = <b>War Update</b>|
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article = <i>April 26th, 2006</i>
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article =<i>September 6th, 2008</i>
 
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Tara's influx of immigrants looking to join the great nation of Tara has declined a bit over the past few weeks. Still, Tara has received several new Troop Leaders who've shown their eagerness to fight and follow orders.
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As anyone can see in the map, we are doing very well. There is almost no resistance now when our army liberates Rabbit regions. Peasants welcome Tara with open arms. Both Barad Falas and Tucha are surrounded, there people starving while their Lords flee. As I write this, I look out my window and witness the massive army gathering for the siege of Barad Falas. Once that persecuted city is free, Falasan will be broken.
  
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Achilles wishes to welcome the new troop leaders, and appologizes for their getting thrown in the fire rather quickly.
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We shall see...
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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article = <i>April 26th, 2006</i>
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
 
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Shamus called on Achilles to stop the war because of his hatred.  The Redspan revealer says Achilles hates Redspan. Is this all true?  This report dove into the mind of Achilles himself to find out the source for this so called, hatred.
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One of the early questions in this war has always been the early warning the Ash Sea Islands received during the massing of our armies at their border. We have later learned that a traitor from Suville leaked the liberation plans to our enemies, prolonging the war and suffering of ASI.
  
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(R) Reporter - Achilles, there are rumors that you "hate" Redspan, is this true?
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Clearly, Sir Damian Bedwyr, Duke of Stoneville can be none other than the traitor in question. HE made ASI suffer and, indeed, the argument can be made that the Falasan War is his fault as well.  
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:(A) Achilles - Not in the least. I feel they betrayed us, and that they want to not account for that and anything they may have caused our land, but hatered is a personal vendetta, and I am merly serving the will of the people.
 
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(R) - How can you say that?  Serving the will of the people would be to bring peace, would it not?
 
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:(A) - Depends on the will of the people.  They want to be a bigger realm, and therefore I've ensured them we would be.
 
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(R) - So what about hatered, it is widely felt you hate Redspan?
 
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:(A) - I do not hate Redspan.  They are an untrustworthy realm.  They were given chances to do the right thing, and apparently, they consider the right thing different than we do.
 
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(R) - Do you plan on being merciful to Redspan?
 
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: (A) - Mercy is granted to those who properly ask for it.  We have terms for mercy, but Redspan has to accept them.  I do not suspect they will.
 
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(R) - What of Abington and Carelia, did they not also plan to attack you?
 
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: (A) - Each bridge is different.  Currently, we are at war with all 3 Nations.  It is strategicly impossible to wage war at once on all 3 nations.  We have strategic plans layed out, and unfortunately for Redspan they are the closest enemy.
 
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(R) - Is there anything you'd like to say to Redspan or her Troop Leaders?
 
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: (A) - Yes, you're going through a rough time now, similar to when Tara was at war.  We know the feeling, we bear no pleasure in being the cause of that feeling, I assure you.  And know this, Tara does not <i>hate</i> Redspan.
 
  
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Achilles was unable to continue the interview, as he recieved orders from his General to return to Foda, he excused himself and promptly left.
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The Tara Times will seek to confirm this speculation and get back to you.      
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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article = <i>April 26th, 2006</i>
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article =<i>September 2nd, 2008</i>
 
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The Allied Nations of Tara, Cagilan Empire and Darka have all moved back to refit for upcoming battles. Carelia and Ash Sea Islands have been given permission to cross Taran lands to conduct their own war as of late. Carelia will be focusing on ASI and ASI in turn will be focusing on Carelia.
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I have just finished reviewing past issues of our brother journalists across the divide and I have come to a stunning article...
  
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<b>Falasan admits they are to blame for the war!</b>   
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Indeed. In a fine display of honesty, the most recent edition of the Falasan Newspaper freely admits that it was their ineptitude and foolishness that has caused all this mayhem. Thousands of deaths and countless villages could have been spared had the stubborn Rabbit King shared the views of his reporters.
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The Tara Times urges the Falasan Inquirer to promote an unconditional surrender among their people. This is the only humane action in the face of their nation's culpability in recent events.
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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article = <i>April 27th, 2006</i>
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
 
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I got to sit down with Shamus of Redspan.  He was a gentle enough fellow, soft spoken, but determined. He didn't mince words, and he didn't soften his tongue for effect. Here's what he had to say to me:
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The pressures of war have forced all available staff to the frontlines, abandoning their journalism duties for the greater good. As the tide of war turns our way, we have now found the time to continue our work here at the paper.
  
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Interview
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We apologize for any inconvenience.       
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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(R) Reporter-What are your true feelings about Achilles?
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: (S) Shamus- Lord Achilles and I have very different ideas about many political topics and ideas, but I have found him to be a man very devoted to and respected by his people.
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(R) - What are your true feelings about Tara?
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:(S) - I have not had personal dealing with many Tarans, but from my limited experience they seem to be a people of iron will & resolve.
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(R) - Would you ever fight against Abington to gain peace with Tara?
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The Blight of Atamara is back!
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:(S) - Most likely no, but we all know how politics can change when government turnover occurs. Abington has done too much for my realm over the years for me to lightly turn my back on them. There would have to be a really damn good reason for me to break bonds with my Federation brother.
 
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(R) - Tell me, why doesn't Redspan surrender like Tara did when she was surrounded and out gunned? She was able to come back later on to victory.
 
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:(S) - The people of RedSpan are a proud and hearty folk. Our lands have long been the battleground of southern Atamara. Being "surrounded & outgunned" is nothing new for us. We have weathered worse storms than the one at our doorstep right now; I'm sure we will persevere through this one as well, Goat-willing.
 
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(R) - Do you feel Tara is justified in her actions on a pre-emptive strike against 3 countries who planned an attack?
 
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:(S) - This is a complicated question, so let me answer as simply as possible: If I had been in Achilles' shoes, I would not have launched an attack. Instead, I would have gathered my army and those of my allies in preparation for any actual attack on my realm, and asked the international community for exemption in sending infiltrators after the involved people, maybe even asking for their help in doing so, and placing an extra bounty on the heads of those involved with my own money.
 
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:I disagree with an attack on an entire realm or realms in this case, because it places blame and causes pain to people who were not involved in the planning of the attack, which is incredibly unfair. To me, blaming people for things they did not do is wrong and dishonorable. I would have handled it differently as I said in the above paragraph, placing the punishment on those who were truly to blame.
 
  
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(R) - Do you feel a country should be allowed to plan an attack, then the ruler step down, and the country bears no responsibility for the actions, even if it cost another country a great deal?
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Sir Damian Bedwyr, now King of Abington, Duke of Stoneville, Marshal of the Praetorian Guard has just created Abington from the ashes. Fury is rising throughout the continent as realm after realm declares war on the abomination. One trusts armies will soon put an end to this embarrassment.  
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:(S) - I think this is a very circumstantial question. If a country participates in the planning of an attack and/or execution thereof, then yes, they should all be held responsible. But if only one man plans an attack, then only he should be held responsible. Blame needs to rest on the involved parties.
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:Hypothetically, if the Generals of CE & Tara are secretly planning an attack on Falasan, should Achilles, or the entire nation of Tara for that matter, be held responsible if it is discovered before any action is taken? No! Why? Because they were not involved, of course!
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:Costs should probably be taken into account, but should lay at the feet of the guilty party(s) alone to reconcile their debt. In my mind, it is a matter of personal and family honor at this point. Again, this would be very circumstantial.
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(R) - Do you have anything to say to Taran's?
 
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:(S) - Re-evaluate your reasons for this war with RedSpan & her allies. You are searching for restitution in the wrong place, and hurting many people, nobles & peasants alike, who are innocent of the crime you charge them with. Seek a more honorable resolution than vigilante justice.
 
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(R) - Any last comments?
 
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:(S) - I will leave you with a nugget of Da Goatly Wisdom: "First impressions that you make on unbelievers are very important," said Da Hairy One. "Nobody cares how beautiful the souffle is if the appetizer was terds-in-a-blanket."
 
  
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This reporter has to say, I appreciate the candor and Shamus's heartfelt answers to very tough quetsions.}}
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I am pleased to introduce Sir Kalanar Ardarcil to our readers. He is a Knight of Tarasac and will report on the battles our realm has fought against our enemies.  
  
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Latest revision as of 08:20, 22 March 2014

Tarabanner.png The Tara Times
Price: ONE GOLD PIECE Founder: Peter Kolak Date of Issue: September 1st, 2008

Archive History

Disclosure: Whatever is stated in the Tara Times does not reflect the opinions and ideals of all Taran nobles.

Defeat at Picnu!
September 27th, 2008

A rare battle between near-equal forces ended in defeat today as a Falasan/Minas Ithil Army invaded the recently freed region of Picnu. 16470 CS of Rabbits/MI went against 15315 CS of Tara/Darka troops in a brutal battle. Despite the valiant defense of our soldiers and allies, we were overrun in a protracted battle.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Correction:
September 19th, 2008

It has been brought to our attention that Ash'rily is NOT the capital of the Ash Sea Islands. The correct capital is Ser'quia. We apologize for our error.

Personally, I really don't see the point of this since ASI will be extinct soon. The Dead Bear No Ill Will...

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Setbacks on the Northern Front
September 16th, 2008

A coordinated counterattack by Falasan and Minas Ithil has succeeded in taking Cori and Picnu away from us. With our own allies unavailable and monsters/Norland Raiders n the rear, we have been unable to muster enough to resist.

Rest assured, this is only a minor delay in our plans of spreading Freedom to the Oppressed.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Fall of Ash'rily
September 16th, 2008

3 days ago... We have just gotten word that a major assault has overrun Ash'rily, capital of the Ash Sea Islands. An estimated 30,000 CS Army of Caergoth/Carelia defeated ASI's 15,000 CS defenders in a titanic battle. Damage to both armies and the fortifications have been massive.

Other News... ASI has takenover Barnlure in a pointless gesture of defiance. This action has only delayed the eventual assimilation of the Capital into Carelia. Still, we salute ASI in its will to fight destiny.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Upsurge of Monsters Delay Advance!
September 8th, 2008

There has been a large resurgence of undead and monster activity in Carelia, the Cagilan Empire, Darka and Tara. These evil creatures are of such size and strength that normal militia units are incapable of stopping them. Thus, it is with reluctance that each realm must dispatch a task force for disposal.

We do not know how Falasan has done this but rest assured, the Freedom of Rabbits is still our highest priority!

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

War Update
September 6th, 2008

As anyone can see in the map, we are doing very well. There is almost no resistance now when our army liberates Rabbit regions. Peasants welcome Tara with open arms. Both Barad Falas and Tucha are surrounded, there people starving while their Lords flee. As I write this, I look out my window and witness the massive army gathering for the siege of Barad Falas. Once that persecuted city is free, Falasan will be broken.

We shall see...

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Traitor Identified at Last?
September 1st, 2008

One of the early questions in this war has always been the early warning the Ash Sea Islands received during the massing of our armies at their border. We have later learned that a traitor from Suville leaked the liberation plans to our enemies, prolonging the war and suffering of ASI.

Clearly, Sir Damian Bedwyr, Duke of Stoneville can be none other than the traitor in question. HE made ASI suffer and, indeed, the argument can be made that the Falasan War is his fault as well.

The Tara Times will seek to confirm this speculation and get back to you.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Falasan Inquirer Admits Fault!
September 2nd, 2008

I have just finished reviewing past issues of our brother journalists across the divide and I have come to a stunning article...

Falasan admits they are to blame for the war!

Indeed. In a fine display of honesty, the most recent edition of the Falasan Newspaper freely admits that it was their ineptitude and foolishness that has caused all this mayhem. Thousands of deaths and countless villages could have been spared had the stubborn Rabbit King shared the views of his reporters.

The Tara Times urges the Falasan Inquirer to promote an unconditional surrender among their people. This is the only humane action in the face of their nation's culpability in recent events.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Tara Times is BACK!
September 1st, 2008

The pressures of war have forced all available staff to the frontlines, abandoning their journalism duties for the greater good. As the tide of war turns our way, we have now found the time to continue our work here at the paper.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Abington Reborn!
September 1st, 2008

The Blight of Atamara is back!

Sir Damian Bedwyr, now King of Abington, Duke of Stoneville, Marshal of the Praetorian Guard has just created Abington from the ashes. Fury is rising throughout the continent as realm after realm declares war on the abomination. One trusts armies will soon put an end to this embarrassment.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

New Reporter in the Ranks...
September 1st, 2008

I am pleased to introduce Sir Kalanar Ardarcil to our readers. He is a Knight of Tarasac and will report on the battles our realm has fought against our enemies.

Welcome Kalanar!

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

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