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title =<b>The Tara Times</b>|
 
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title = <b>Defeat at Picnu!</b>|
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article =<i>September 6th, 2007</i>
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article =<i>September 27th, 2008</i>
 
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I have taken to the streets here in Stargard to find out what people think. Here is my interview of Dielo Filador, Arch Priest of RedSpan:
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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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1. What do you think brought Redspan to this juncture? 
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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<i>Dielo Filador:</i> A wide variety of things brought us here. The actions that I and others made as King of Redspan is one of them. Carelian secession from the federation is one of them. Spiritmonger's secession from Abington is one of them. General inflexibility is probably the biggest, though.
 
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2. Do you think the war was worth it?
 
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<i>Dielo Filador:</i> We weren't given much of a choice in the matter.
 
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3. If you were king, would you do anything differently?
 
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<i>Dielo Filador:</i> Of course I would have. King Shamus and I are not the same man, and we both have different strengths that affect the way we handle situations.
 
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4. What do you think of the defection of Carelia against you?
 
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<i>Dielo Filador:</i> Kronos did what he felt was best for his realm. Fundamentally, that's all one can ask of a ruler. Was it what I would have done? No. I was King when it happened, and I didn't hide my disappointment, which really didn't help anything. Ultimately, I understand Carelia's decision to leave the federation. I do not, however, understand the Tara-Carelia alliance so shortly after Carelia wanted to re-awaken the war between the federations.
 
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5. What should Redspan do now? 
 
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<i>Dielo Filador:</i> What can we do? We have two split regions with a takeover running in our capital. We have next to no income. Our only ally capable of helping us just had a rebellion. There is no bargaining power left, except maybe to lift a few bans on Taran infiltrators (or ex-infiltrators). Short of our enemies giving up, there is little left for Redspan except the dignity of fighting to the last man.
 
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6. What personally are your future plans?
 
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<i>Dielo Filador:</i> Well, Redspan's all I've ever known, but I'm not old enough to retire yet. There's been a lot of talk here about some new world that explorers are looking at now, that could provide a decent home for a number of us, should we choose to go there. I am also lucky enough to have friends in enough places around here that I'll definitely be able to find somewhere to call home again.   
 
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<i>Written by Jose dela Cruz</i>
 
 
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title = <b>Stargard Liberated!</b>|
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title = <b>Correction:</b>|
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article =<i>September 8th, 2007</i>
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article =<i>September 19th, 2008</i>
 
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Well it's finally over. Stargard was officially liberated around forty minutes ago and already many peasants have taken to the street to rejoice the new government.  
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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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Admittedly, some of the more loyal RS peasants rose up against us during the takeover, and I still hear the odd scream of panic as my troops find another filthy goat worshiper to shave and bathe; but otherwise the overall feeling in Stargard is joy.  
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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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In fact the party is raging so loud in the streets, now I can barely hear myself think. I must leave you already; the delicious smell of goat is making me drool all over my writing so to prevent further damage to my article I must leave you for the party.  
 
 
    
 
    
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<i>Written by Rojo DeVesta</i>
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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title = <b>The view from Tara</b>|
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title = <b>Setbacks on the Northern Front</b>|
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article =<i>September 6th, 2007</i>
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article =<i>September 16th, 2008</i>
 
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I have taken to the streets here in Stargard to find out what people think. Here is my interview of Xeon the Shadow, Count of Jagla:
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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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1. What do you think of Stargard and its smell?
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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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<i>Xeon the Shadow:</i> I just love this place... Roasted goats three times a day... Too bad the local population is decreasing rapidly because of this diet.
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Smell? What smell? Xeon fixes his home-made gas mask. Is there any?
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title = <b>Fall of Ash'rily</b>|
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article =<i>September 16th, 2008</i>
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2. Do you think the war was worth it?
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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>Xeon the Shadow:</i> Believe me a war is always worth to fight. Try to live a few months without one and you will start killing your friends out of boredom... Personally i liked the previous war with Redspan... Huge armies fighting over Meldeen... Too bad everything that is left of Redspan now is a bunch of dirty peasants...
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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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3. If you were Dictator, would you do anything differently?
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article =<i>September 8th, 2008</i>
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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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<i>Xeon the Shadow:</i> Oh, yes! I would!!! I would ban all the reporters from my realm and would write the history as I please... Wait, can I write... Damn... So I'll need at least one after all...
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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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Too bad that by the time I become a dictator there would be no enemies left to kill - Lister is doing his job really well :)
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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4. What do you think of the refugees infesting the city?
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title = <b>War Update</b>|
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article =<i>September 6th, 2008</i>
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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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<i>Xeon the Shadow:</i> Refugees... i thought they lived here... Though I must say that the local peasantry are really annoying. Can't they understand that a bar of soap won't kill them...
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We shall see...
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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title = <b>Traitor Identified at Last?</b>|
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
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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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<i>Xeon the Shadow:</i> Once we TO Stargard we'll have more than enough work to do to return this city to its former glory... And it takes more time to rebuild than to destroy. 
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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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<i>Written by Jose dela Cruz</i>
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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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title = <b>Falasan Inquirer Admits Fault!</b>|
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article =<i>September 6th, 2007</i>
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article =<i>September 2nd, 2008</i>
 
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The progressing cleansing of Stargard is driving its inhabitants to hope and the future free of goats and filth. However, not all share this view. During the past few days, a rising tide to duels have issued forth from Redspan Nobles living in the streets of this city. Stripped of their army, their lands and soon their capital, these poor souls seek death as a means of redemption. Already, a duel between Ceng Kwee (Knight of Andurus) and Dabug Habap (Knight of Stargard) have led to serious wounds for both. There are also reports that AJ von Krondor, High Marshal of RedSpan has challenged James Atkinson General of Tara, Marshal of the Grand Taran Army of Foda to a death duel.  
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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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We must resist the urge to slay these sad souls. Our religion, The Order, compels us to save them, liberate them from the pathetic condition Da Way has led them. the manxy watty, Executor of Tara, Count of Tandsu has therefore banned all duels. Once again, the Nobles of Tara must sacrifice for the greeater good.     
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<b>Falasan admits they are to blame for the war!</b>   
  
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<i>Written by Jose dela Cruz</i>
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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>September 2nd, 2007</i>
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
 
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The end of Redspan has officially begun today as Tara begins the annexation of her capital, Stargard. Though previous attempts at liberation have failed in the past, there is now little that can stop this following the liberation of Sullenport a few days ago. Once Stargard falls, the Goat Realm will have no place for a capital and no home at all.
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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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We apologize for any inconvenience.        
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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Born in fury and dying in ignominy, few expected Redspan to end this way. No glorious last stand. No noble death. The once proud realm who held off most of the continent several times against impossible odds now dies alone, abandoned by her friends and scorned by her enemies. Where are the warriors of yore and legend? Have they all become flowers, every one? Certainly none can recognize the pitiful resistance seen during this war as resembling the acts of a competent army. Certain people believe that Da Goat religion has sapped the vitality of Redspan. If so, all efforts must be done to end such a scourge from infecting Tara as well. 
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
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The Blight of Atamara is back!
  
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<i>Written by Jose dela Cruz</i>
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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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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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article =<i>September 2nd, 2007</i>
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
 
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Our paper welcomes back Rojo, one of our best reporters. Rojo has been instrumental in reviving the Tara Times and has now become an active participant in our paper following his journey of spiritual renewal. We are lucky to have him back.    
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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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<i>Written by Jose dela Cruz</i>
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Welcome Kalanar!   
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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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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