Volcanic Hot Newsletter/February '07 issue

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	February '07 issue
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Comments from Darkans

Nirandor, Knight of Tolhuar February 3rd "We have made a slight change in the newsletter. The articles will be split into two columns now. Also the monks of Tolhuar were glad to repaint our Coat of Arms and the scribes of Saler were only too glad to add their colorful embroidery to the pages. Our charge remains unchanged, that's one gold for foreign nobles." ...

http://wiki.battlemaster.org/images/Darka_beginner.png Haughty the Checkered February 13th by Nirandor Jezralhm

Estranged noble, Haughty HeadHunter has recently arrived in Darkan lands. Darka has seen many unwanted nobles and has welcomed them with caution, giving these warriors the chance to prove their loyalty. Haughty arrived with a letter to all nobles of Darka stating that, "All I want is to fight in battles. I don't care if any family members are on the opposing side." In response, Arch Priestess Lavigna Galadeon replied, "I personally don't judge people by their past. We have examples of men that [were] considered traitors in other realms while here, they're one of our most loyal troopleaders."

Haughty began as a noble of Norland, before being banished by Grand Justiciar Oglethorpe of Norland for inciting war. At the same time, his brother Heed, then Cavalier of Minas Ithil, was also banned; by Arch Priest Anton of Minas Ithil for the same reason. Heed has now found refuge in Falasan. Haughty then attempted to join the Estonian ranks but not before Arch Priest Christofer Kane of Eston dismissed him from Eston lands, for "being banned from our federated partners and openly admitting the possibility of spying for Falasan".

http://wiki.battlemaster.org/images/Darka_beginner.png Darkanism Spreads February 12th by Nirandor Jezralhm
Eurotan is the location of a third new temple to the religion, Darkanism, as construction was completed late last evening. Angadialas, the count of the region, established the small shack.	The completely converted population of Eurotan welcomed this holy temple in the village as the peasants now find themselves with a suitable place of worship.

http://wiki.battlemaster.org/images/Darka_beginner.png A second shack February 11th by Nirandor Jezralhm
In as many days, a second shack to Darkanism was built in Darkan lands today. Sebastian, the count of Tertul, authorized and completed the construction of a small shack in Tertul just this evening.	As the sun set upon the lands of Atamara this evening, the flicker could be seen on top of the Holy Volcano of Mnt Sinclair as spectators comment that they felt the presence of the beauteous war goddess, Sigrid.

http://wiki.battlemaster.org/images/Darka_beginner.png A new day, a new shack February 10th by Nirandor Jezralhm
A seventh shack of Darkanism was built today in Xutltec in honor to the three gods of Darkanism, Sigrid, Darka and Lodril. Fang, the baron of Xutltec, commissioned the construction of this small shack which was finished just this morning. The people of Xutltec were grateful for their Lord Fang and offered great sacrifices in Fang's name to The Three.	As the sun rose from beyond the horizon, the great Mnt Sinclair could be seen from a distance. A great mist fell upon the Holy Volcano in a great halo. Citizens of Darka arose to this amazing spectacle and were held in awe as many believed that Sigrid and Darka were celebrating upon Lodril in commemoration to the new place of worship.

http://wiki.battlemaster.org/images/Darka_beginner.png Marching Home February 5th by Nirandor Jezralhm
After almost three weeks, the RedSpan campaign is coming to a conclusion as Darkan and Talerium troops march to their homeland. This comes after the armistice declared between the King Kostaja Kosunen Cosula of Darka and King Tony of RedSpan, effectively halting the RedSpan-Darkan War.	However, as the tired men return home, they are expected to encounter numerous hordes of undead and monsters in both the Cagilan Empire and Tara. While many nobles return to their capital to recruit fresh arms, some nobles may divert to aid their fellow human plight.

http://wiki.battlemaster.org/images/Darka_beginner.png Ceasefire with RedSpan February 4th by Amaarent Vasata

The war with RedSpan has come to an halt after a armistice was signed today. The ceasefire is expected to last 6 months. When one looks at the cost of the war to RedSpan, paying the fine would have been much cheaper and much more pleasant for the RedSpan peasantry. Instead, Darka had to march and gather the fine from the peasants of RedSpan themselves and you can see the result of that in the cost calculation.

Rough estimates of the war cost to RedSpan: Over 1200 gold looted by Darkans Reduced walls in Stargard, estimated repair cost over 2000 gold Reduced walls in Sullenport, estimated repair cost at least 1500 gold Walls destroyed in Ambermel, irreplaceable Additional looting and damage done by Talerium and Barony of Makar Total cost: At least 4700 gold.

http://wiki.battlemaster.org/images/Darka_beginner.png Bureaucrat tortured to death February 4th by Nirandor Jezralhm
A Darkan bureaucrat, Darmagro Aktil´Rohar, aged 37, was tortured to death in Stoneville (Abington) today. Darmagro has had a very checkered past, being banished from many realms and continents before finding sanctuary in Darka in only 7 moons ago. This dishonored noble outlaw was tortured ghoulishly beyond recognition by Arch Priest and current ceremonial King of Abington, Gauihu Olik.	In retaliation, Darka swears to avenge this by executing Abington prisoners. In a public letter to Gauihu, Darka's Arch Priestess, Lavigna stated that "all banned infiltrators of Abington will receive death in the Holy Volcano so Damargo's life can rest in peace... their death will have your [Gauihu] signature on it."

http://wiki.battlemaster.org/images/Darka_beginner.png Inhuman Invasion February 3rd by Nirandor Jezralhm

Thousands of peasants fled their homes, scores have been slaughtered and countless animals have disappeared as a result of the recent undead and monster uprising. It appears the south-western lands (Cagilan Empire, Eston, Tara and Carelia) of Atamara bear the brunt of this attack. Region lords of those affected have beseeched their knights to return to their region and aid in the destruction of the rogue units.

Speculation has been made on this recent insurrection as a prelude to a great undead invasion akin to that of the distant continent of Beluaterra. These abominations have proven to be great warriors as hundreds of fighting men have been slain. As many as 1711 undead are ravaging the Cagilan Empire alone (as of 4th February).

http://wiki.battlemaster.org/images/Darka_beginner.png Battle in Sullenport February 1st by Nirandor Jezralhm
Sullenport, one of the grand cities of Atamara and the largest of RedSpan was besieged last night as a fierce battle was waged between Darka and Talerium, Abington and RedSpan. Darka and Talerium seized the RedSpan city overnight. The vicious battle left the Sullenport fortifications heavily damaged and is now merely a Keep. Nobles from both sides have been captured or wounded.	Curiously, the Battle in Sullenport left both Darka and RedSpan without Generals as the High Marshals were incapacitated in the battle. Dielo was dragged to the Talerium lines while Herumor was thrown back in the capturing of Sullenport and was wounded by what appears to be a piercing. In the morning, several RedSpan units were smothered by the defending Darkan and Talerium troops.