The Ash Sea Islands Times
THE ASH SEA ISLAND TIMES
"the truth always"
Editor:Antonine Octavius
Issue No.1
Our pledge: To report faithfully and in an un-biased manner all news concerning the Ash Sea Islands.
STATEMENT FROM THE KING
what follows is a statement from the king concerning the fall of Ash'rily
Today is a sad day indeed. The Abbies have shown their hollowness and weaknesses by calling upon the forces of Carelia and RedSpan to do their bidding. We may have lost that battle, but we won the War...we have proven to the world that we did not give in to these oppressors willingly, and we did best Abbington in Ashrily. Battles outside of Ashrily would not have been possible without the aid of Minas Ithil, so we have them to thank as well...MI sends half of her army to us, and the other half to Falasan....so we do not accept nearly as much help as Abbington does, and we only have 1/3 the income they do...so yeah...talk about "compensating" eh? Those poor lads...I do wonder...
Anyways. Be strong, my fierce warriors. Our General lays wounded, but Duke Wallace does not. He will do what he can...I am sure...all our forces are to rally in Yacon...our General should be back next turn to give orders, but if he isnt, I will be here to march you all foward.
Ashrily is not yet lost, everyone. It damned well looks that way, but the city is not yet lost! Numbers do not determine battles, WARRIORS do! Given that numbers help a damned lot, but now we must become more than we are...and shock the world with yet another victory against overwhelming odds...
BREAKING NEWS: ABINGTON THUGS LOOT ASH'RILY
Thugs from Abington are looting our capital stealing food, gold and even family pets. Twelve incidences of this dishonourable activity have already occured. All evidence indicates that the looting is actually permitted and possibly supported by the Abington and RedSpan government. Such actions despicable and are only advocated by the lowest criminals and rogues. These terrible acts must and will be avenged, the Ash Sea Island Empire will strike back!
BREAKING NEWS: ASH'RILY LOST TO ABINGTON
Terrible news this report has just arrived: Battle in Ash'rily Abington, Carelia, RedSpan vs. Ash Sea Islands Estimated combat strengths: 38000 CS vs. 15000 CS
fangdor (Noble) (Abington) was captured by Ash Sea Islands forces.
Stephaen (Knight of Anchorinn) (Abington) was captured by Ash Sea Islands forces.
Jonn (Knight of Ser'quea) (Ash Sea Islands) was captured by Abington forces.
Sir Mr. (Knight of Webgard) (Abington) was captured by Ash Sea Islands forces.
Cadogan of Ash Sea Islands (Ash Sea Islands) was seriously wounded.
Loki (Knight of Riverholm) (Abington) was captured by Ash Sea Islands forces.
Epaminonda, Baron of Jauchu (Ash Sea Islands) was captured by Abington forces.
William of Ash Sea Islands (Ash Sea Islands) was seriously wounded.
Despite being outnumbered at over three-to-one ASI defenders put up a valiant defense worthy of remembrance. As of yet there has been no statement from the king and we await with baited breath. However on the positive side we are no longer burdened with having to defend a city which is surrounded and are now able to prepare a fresh assault. In the end this newspaper is sure ASI will triumph and will reclaim its capital.
BREAKING NEWS: MINISTER OF FINANCES OF THE CAGILAN EMPIRE ATTACKED
Adam, the Minister of Finances of the Cagilan Empire, Marquis of Trassing was attacked and left seriously wounded by an assasin during a business trip to ASI. Zadar Nargath, Prime Minister of the Cagilan Empire has vowed that the realm responsible for the dastardly sneak attack will be dealt with. As a large number of infiltrators in ASI are from Abington popular rumour indicates them as the assasin, however there is no substantial evidence behind this rumour. Aside from the dreadful fact of the assasination ASI is suffering due to the fact that Adam had 700-800 bushels of ASI food in his caravans.
