York Journal/Issue 15

The York Journal

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May 08

Editor(s): Relkin Sypher

News Articles

News Briefs

June 13th - Ash Sea Islands victorious in Worav. Falasan and the Cagilan Empire battle on the plains of Chato and Chagasu. June 11th - Twin defeats for Minas Ithil in Elost and Mansbridge. June 8th - The rebellion in Darka has failed. June 6th - Takeover attempt of Elost by Norland fails. June 5th - Baron Raziel Himoura the Third appointed Field Marshal. June 4th - Rebellion in Darka. June 2nd - Harod, an Infiltrator from the Barony of Makar was hung for assaulting the King.

By Targon Valerian Lux

A Bloodbath in Lyton

June 14th

After two defeats Ithilian army finally pulled its grip together, engaging the Federation forces in the vast plains of Lyton. Rallied by the King himself, Ithilian infantry held the field remarkably well against prevailing Estonite infantry force (430 to 390), and decisevely won a battle, supported by the constant archer fire and occasional cavalry onslought, espacially the one lead by Sir Roxas Sypher (though that was the end of his unit, Wayfarers Return). The battle of Lyton only proved what was already known, the inability of the Estonites to engage Ithilians without a strong support from Norland and The Barony. This battle was won in the open field with no fortifications whatsoever, which is even more demoralizing for Eston. Another day seemed to bring another battle, as the numbers in Lyton were about equal. But, just as Minas Ithil cavalry reinforcments were arriving from direction of Shanandoah and Cheltenborne, led by the General Raziel III Himoura, the cowardly Estonites showed their true worth, displaing a panicky retreat from the field. Obviously, the help expected from the Vikings was never to arrive, as Norlanders were too busy rampaging in unprotected Elost, one of two things they're very good at; the other being stealing gold, but in this art they are by far outmatched by The Barony of Makar. Thus Lyton is now secure, since the few slowest Eston units, unable to flee in time, got massacred by Ithilian vanguard. At this moment the Federation forces must be licking their wounds in Elost, plotting yet another united strike at the brave Ithilian defenders. As much as the Ithilian ranks are concerned, Sir Raoul De La Fere, still imprisoned by Estonites, is dearly missed, and all are eagerly expecting his return. However, what the future brings is hard to say, but all hope that the tide turns...

By Roxas Sypher

Breaking news!

June 13th

Fenrig Harkonnen,the Duke of Belegrond has been spotted reading from Ucdauh's Book of Necromancy and the Old Book of the Dead. Shocking I know, who knew vikings could read? More investigation will have to be done to determine if vikings can read or if they are merely picture books.

By Roxas Sypher

Across Atamara

June 8th

The war continues here in Minas Ithil. Eston and Norland have pulled most of their forces from Elost to refit. Minas Ithil banners have already been seen in the area. In other areas of Atamara our allies seem to be fairing well. Ash Sea Islands secured a victory in the island city of Wor'ight this week. In addition Caergoth lost control over the region of Worav. Still, the war has gone badly for Ash Sea Islands, with many regions lost. Falasan on the other hand has been able to successfully defeat the combined forces of Cagilan Empire, Darka, Talerium, and Tara on multiple occasions. This week alone Falasan defeated them in the plains of Corniel and then took the fight to them in Chagasu. Falasan's army seems to have only honed its skills after the war with Eston.

By Roxas Sypher

Battle in Elost

June 5th

After a long wait Eston and Norland have made their move. Forces began marching up the roads from both Barad Riel and Hernepoole and quickly outnumbered the defenders. The fiercest fighting happened just after sunrise on June 4th. More than 1900 troops from the Northern Federation attacked the 1250 defenders. The Northern Federation forces suffered casualties of 1080 while Minas Ithil suffered 1015 casualties. King Dead Angel 3 among others was wounded during the battle. As the sunset the battle continued as Minas Ithil rallied around the King. Hagen Ehrenstein and Fennel Thundar, fighting valiantly in defense of their homeland were slain. Both will be remembered as heroes. Troop casualties for the Northern Federation was 374 while Minas Ithil had 394 casualties. Field Marshal Voragh Orim was captured as well.

By Jearom Gaiden and Roxas Sypher

The search begins

June 2nd

Dear Warriors of Minas Ithil After all those years serving my realm on the various battlefields my task as king brought me too, i have fallen for a mysterious illness and my healers do not give me much hope, i soon will not be able to forfill my tasks as king anymore. I will at the end of the month retire from my duties as i then soon will be too weak to and as i have no heir i will let the kingdom decide who they want to as my successor. King Dead Angel3 of the White Guardians With that proclamation the search for a new King has begun. The following nobles have proclaimed their desire to ascend the throne of our fair realm. 1) Sir Raoul De La Fere, Earl of Cantervern 2) Raziel III Himoura, Baron of Dunstoke, Marshal of the First Ithillian Dragoons 3) Ealdur Cranford, Knight of Leohampton 4) Relkin Sypher, Lord 5) Rowan MacGregor, Viscount of Lyton, Marshal of the Mounted Knights of Minas Ithil