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title =<b>The Tara Times</b>|
 
title =<b>The Tara Times</b>|
 
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quote =<i>'''Editor:''' [[Peter Kolak]]</i>|
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issue =<i>'''Date of Issue:''' September 1st, 2007</i>|other=}}
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title = <b>Defeat at Picnu!</b>|
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article =<i>October 29th, 2007</i>
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article =<i>September 27th, 2008</i>
 
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Tournament Announced
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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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Urpo Cosula, Duke of Foda has announced a tournament of Swordfighting to be held in Foda 6 days from now.
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There will be a charge of 15 gold for every participant. The winner will be rewarded with 500 gold in addition to the honour and prestige that his victory will earn him. There will also be a reward of 200 gold for the second best.
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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All nobles of the continent are welcome on the tournament grounds on the day of this event. Make sure you announce your participation in time.
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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...  
 
    
 
    
 
<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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article =<i>October 13th, 2007</i>
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article =<i>September 16th, 2008</i>
 
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I am pleased to report that the plague of monsters investing Darka and the Cagilan Empire appears to be at an end. The Army of Tara is now resuming its normal peacetime operations.  
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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>Written by Jose dela Cruz</i>
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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 = <b>Monsters Everywhere!!!</b>|
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article =<i>October 9th, 2007</i>
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article =<i>September 16th, 2008</i>
 
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Monsters to the right, monsters to the left, monsters ahead and behind...
 
  
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The Cagilan Empire and Darka are on the verge of collapse as monsters cause havok throughout their realms. Despite repeated battles, these monsters appear to have the ability to flee and fight another day. This has pinned what armies exist into a single region while other monsters devastate the countryside. Added to this the high rate of spawning and you have hell on earth.
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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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The Army of Tara has bravely assisted our Cagilan brothers while Talerium does the same in Darka. Despite suffering massive losses, we will fight on.  
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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.
 
    
 
    
 
<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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article =<i>October 2nd, 2007</i>
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article =<i>September 8th, 2008</i>
 
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Our main Foda office just received the stunning news of the death of our Hero, Xeon. Here are the words of his vassal and Tara Times Reporter, Rojo:
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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>It was with a heavy heart that I received word that my lord, Xeon the Shadow, Count of Jagla, had died fighting monsters in the region of Nardil. My messenger delivered me the news yesterday while I lay in bed recovering from a bout of the flu and of course it shattered my heart. I didn't know him well, but in the short time that he was my lord he struck me as a kind, generous and brave man. A Taran through and through and a man that others should look up to.
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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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I was also gripped with a red hot anger, not only at the fell beasts that killed him, but at myself for not being there when he needed me. I know my presence at that fateful battle wouldn't have changed the outcome or saved his life but I still feel guilty that I lay in bed while Xeon died nobly on the battlefield.
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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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And what a chivalrous way to die. Trying to selflessly save the helpless peasants from the evil abominations that would have murdered their children and destroyed their homes. I am positive that whatever gods are out there will take his benevolent soul to a heaven where it can rest in peace for ever more. Let our bards sing his heroic end from the rooftops of Foda to the bars of Stargard to inspire Tarans everywhere.
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We shall see...  
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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R.I.P. Xeon the Shadow, Count of Jagla
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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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Rojo DeVesta (Knight of Jagla)</i>   
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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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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 2nd, 2008</i>
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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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title = <b>Tara Times is BACK!</b>|
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
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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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<i>Written by Jose dela Cruz</i>
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We apologize for any inconvenience.       
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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title = <b>Abington Reborn!</b>|
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article =<i>October 4th, 2007</i>
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
 
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Following the death of the great hero, Xeon the Shadow, the Dictator has selected his vassal, Rojo DeVesta, to don the mantle of Count of Jagla. Along with the title, land and resources a region has to offer, Rojo can also expect to inherit the loyalty and service of Xeon's old followers, of which Rojo himself was part.
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The Blight of Atamara is back!
  
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We have great expectations for Rojo. We trust he wll not fail Tara.  
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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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title = <b>New Reporter in the Ranks...</b>|
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
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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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Welcome Kalanar!   
 
    
 
    
 
<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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Tournament Announced  (11 hours ago)
 
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Urpo Cosula, Duke of Foda has announced a tournament of Swordfighting to be held in Foda 6 days from now.
 
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There will be a charge of 15 gold for every participant. The winner will be rewarded with 500 gold in addition to the honour and prestige that his victory will earn him. There will also be a reward of 200 gold for the second best.
 
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All nobles of the continent are welcome on the tournament grounds on the day of this event. Make sure you announce your participation in time.
 

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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