The Rampant Lion

The Rampant Lion
Chronicling Perdan's Ceaseless Struggle for Justice on the East Island
The only thing necessary for the triumph [of evil] is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke In every land, in every age, there are always tyrants that will prey on those who are weaker than themselves. Given free reign, they will spread their lies across the land. They build empires on a foundation of deceit, manipulation, and boundless ambition. Left unchecked these tyrants will devastate East Island, and all it's inhabitants, in wars without end. The Kingdom of Perdan will not stand idly by while the East Island is led into ruin and destruction. The Rampant Lion will stand forth as a beacon of truth regarding the travails of Perdan as it seeks to oppose those who would bring destruction upon our lands. As events in Perdan unfold, they will be chronicled here so all people on the East Island have access to an accurate, fair accounting of the events taking place in our world.
March 27th, 2006 - Some of the most despicable acts in the current war between Perdan and Ibladesh, are the actions of the Judge of Ibladesh. Doomgiver, so-called Haruspex Maximus of Ibladesh, and Count of Itor Boss, has proven to be a power mad, bloodthirsty, maniac. In clear and direct violation of a no execution agreement between Perdan and Ibladesh, Doomgiver publically executed Checky, a noble of Perdan, and attempted the execution of Jebo, another noble of Perdan. Were it not for Jebo's exceptional skills a little bit of luck, he also would have met an untimely end on the excutioner's block. This act alone demonstrates the bloodthirsty and treacherous nature of the so-called nobles with which Sorcha has surrounded herself. Ibladesh has yet again proven that they cannot be trusted by honorable men. March 23rd, 2006 - The Kingdom of Perdan is currently involved in an ongoing war on our souther border with Ibladesh. Perdan is being aided in this struggle by our allies, Ubent. Ibladesh is being aided by their allies, Itorunt. While Perdan and Itorunt are officially neutral, the armies of Itorunt are providing extensive aide to Ibladesh. This is a clever strategy on the part of the Ibladeshian-Itorunt alliance. It allows the Itorunts to move around with impunity, knowing that they will not be attacked by Perdan forces, and that the Perdan forces cannot attack and loot the Itorunt regions. However, when joined by even a single group of Ibladeshian soldiers, the Itorunt armies will "come to the defense" of their Ibladeshian allies. This is the perfect way for the Itorunt troops to support their allies without having to actually commit themselves to formal war with Perdan. The northern borders of Perdan are being attacked by forces from Fontan. So far, these forces have proven themselves ineffective, even when outnumbering our militia by more than 2 to 1 odds.		March 27, 2006 - The rebellion on Fontan continues, but appears to be failing. Sirion has siezed control of Oberndorf from Oligarch. March 26th, 2006 - Ibladesh siezes control of Ar Raqqah from Ubent. Rebellion in Fontan! Jabberact has called for a rebellion against the government of Fontan. March 25th, 2006 - Ibladesh siezes the province of Al Aquabah from Perdan. March 24, 2006 - Huge battle fought in Kazakh! Forces from Old Rancagua attacked the forces of Oligarch. Although they were outnumbered, Oligarch emerged victorious. (5,000 vs. 4,000) Huge battle fought in Greatbridge! Forces from Fontan attacked the forces of Oligarch. The forces of Fontan greatly outnumbered and defeated the forces of Oligarch. (10,000 to 3,000) Oligarch has siezed the province of Gadlock from Old Rancagua. The executioner of Old Rancagua has been busy today. The nobles Elmaira, Aguratsumuli, and argiris were publically executed for their parts in the recent rebellions against Old Rancagua. Peasants fleeing Al Aquabah carry news of the brutal takeover of Al Aquabah by troops from Ibladesh. The troops of Itorunt loot Al Aquabah. A huge battle has been fought in Supra! The forces of Yssaria have attacked the forces of Caligus. Outnumbering the defenders, the attacking Yssarians are victorous. (12,000 vs. 10,000) Sirion has taken over the province of Ashforth from Oligarch. March 23, 2006 - The rebellion on Old Rancagua has failed. Hug battle fought! Fontan attacks Oligarch in Bruck. 14,000 vs. 3,000. Fontan wins. March 22, 2006 - In violation of a "no executions" pact between Perdan and Ibladesh, Doomgiver of Ibladesh executes Checky, a noble of Perdan. Katia, an infiltrator working for Sirion, is captured in Partora during an assassination attempt on Anubis, Knight of Ar Mosul, of Perdan. March 21, 2006 - In violation of a "no executions" pact between Perdan and Ibladesh, Doomgiver of Ibladesh orders the execution of Jebo, a noble of Perdan. Fortunately, Jebo escapes before the execution can be carried out. Celeste , an infiltrator working for Itorunt, is captured in Ibladesh during an assassination attempt on Sir Gates, Knight of Beziers, of Perdan. Fontan has taken over the rogue region of Hagley. March 20, 2006 - The Perdan army attacks the city of Ibladesh. After a short but brutal battle, the severly outnumbered Ibladesh army hold the walls agains the Perdan Army. The walls of Ibladesh suffer severe damage during the attack. (15,000 vs. 11,000) Que, a noble of Ibladesh, is executed in Ibladesh for his part in the recent rebellion. Later that day, after a second long battle, the armies of Perdan are victorious, and sack the White City of Ibladesh. The hero Sir Lion of Perdan is killed in the attack. In the course of the battle, the city's defenses are severely damaged, and reduced to a mote and bailey. (10,000 vs. 7,000) March 19, 2006 - The rebellion in Ibladesh fails. Atmar, a noble of Old Rancagua, is executed in Oligarch. March 18, 2006 - The rebellion on Old Rancagua is a success. Grig has been appointed as the new ruler of the Tyranny in Old Rancagua Itorunt has completed a takeover of the rogue region of Az Zarqua. The people of Ashforth revolt against Old Rancagua and rejoin Oligarch. March 17, 2006 - Rebellion in Old Rancagua! Charger has called for a rebellion against the government of Old Rancagua! Ubent has taken over the region of Ar Raqqah from Ibladesh. A huge battle is fought in Supra! The forces of Yssaria have attacked the forces of Caligus. Yssaria claims the victory. (9,000 vs. 10,000) Rebellion in Ibladesh! Thani has called for a rebellion against the government of Ibladesh! The rebellion in Old Rancagua has succeeded! Charger is appointed the ruler of the new Tyranny. Grig immediately begins a new rebellion against Charger's Tyranny in Old Rancagua. The troops of Caligus rally and counterattack the Yssarian forces in Supra! Yssaria claims the victory again. (10,000 vs. 11,000) March 16, 2006 - After six days, Perdan completes the takeover of Al Aquabah from Ibladesh. A huge battle is faught in Kazakh. Oligarch has attacked Old Rancagua, and won! (5,000 vs. 4,000) Achanarius, a noble of Old Rancagua, is executed in Oligarch. March 15, 2006 - Oligarch takes over the rogue region of Oberndorf. Later that day. a huge battle is fought in Oberndorf. The attacking forces of Sirion defeat the defending troops of Oligarch. (11,000 vs. 10,000) March 12, 2006 - Force from Fontan attack Bescannon, a region of Perdan. Ounumbered by more than 2 to 1 odds, the Bescannon militia completely devastates the attacking Fontan forces. Following the humiliating defeat, the forces of Fontan retreat from Bescannon. The people of Hagley have revolted against Fontan, and declared independence. The people of Az Zarqua have revolted against Itorunt and declared independence. March 11, 2006 - Old Rancagua has taken over Ashforth from Oligarch. The people of Oberndorf have revolted against Sirion and declared independence. Forces from Fontan move into Troyes, a region of Perdan, and begin plundering the region. March 10, 2006 = The forces of Perdan attack the armies of Ibladesh in Al Aquabah, and meet with overwhelming success. Perdan begins a takeover of Al Aaquabah. A rebellion has begun in Oligarch. The rebellion is being led by Roth. The rebellion quickly fails. Oligarch takes control of Poitiers from Old Rancagua. White, and infiltrator working for Ibladesh, was captured in Meuse, a region of Perdan, attempting to break into the tax offices. Macrh 8, 2006 - Sirion takes control of Oberndorf from Oligarch. March 6, 2006 - Cypher, a noble of Old Rancagua, is executed in Oligarch.