Ash Sea Chronicle/Issue 13
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| Price: Free | Editor: Landesred Stromsfiordspace | Issue: No. 13 - 20th July |
Contents
BREAKING NEWS: ASI FORCES SWEEP ISLANDS
The word "Islands" in our name is once again truth. Ashlantean forces have reoccupied all island regions and are currently engaged in reestablishing control over the cities and lands of our ancestors. Long lines of pitiful starving peasants clogged the roadways begging for scraps of food from their liberators. The food needs of the neglected island regions are immense. The public buildings and facilities of the city of Wor'ight were heavily damaged by retreating Abington forces and saboteurs and thieves have been doing damage in Ash'rily. The city itself is in fair shape and many happy reunions were witnessed as exiled Ashlantean troops met with their families for the first time in a very long time.
BREAKING NEWS: WOR'IGHT IN FLAMES?
Rumors coming in from Wor'ight indicate that Abington forces there may have set fire to recruitment centers, blacksmiths, and other civic buildings. If this proves to be true, it would yet again prove a devolution from gentlemanly and chivalrous conduct on the part of Abington.
ASH'RILY LIBERATED
The city of Ash'rily, ancient capital of the Ash Sea Islands and the center of the island's culture, has been liberated by Ashlantean forces. The occupation forces put up minimal resistance and the city fell soon after sunrise on 20 Jul 2006. Judar of Abington was wounded and phoenix of Abington was captured by ASI forces.
The capture of the city was an emotional event for the Ashlantean troops, particularly those who hail from Ash'rily. Many of these were greeted by family that they had not seen or heard from since the city was occupied. ASI officials have not had an opportunity to assess the state of the city, but it is clear that the inhabitants have been poorly fed and ill-cared for.
Some diplomatic talk is still ongoing, but it is not clear where that will go.
APOLOGIES FROM THE EDITOR
The Ash Sea Chronicle press machinery was transported by mule with the army and this issue has been printed in Ash'rily for the first time since the exile. Unfortunately there is a paper shortage in the city as most of the stocks have been used for either heat, or food. Thus, the Chronicle has made do with available resources, which is essentially wallpaper from houses on Lake Street near the newspaper office. We hope to have some proper materials in from Ser'quea by the next issue.
EditorialWe hear some rumor of fears promoted in the south about Ash Sea Islands and the Islands part of its name. That ASI will become a new Abington if it, once again, really are "Islands". We have good news. ASI has no interest in becoming something it is not. It has no interest in emulating Abington, has no interest in devolving into some great bloated empire, and has no interest in making a power for power's sake transformation. ASI could have caused Carelia some trouble during our last conflict by "piling on". But that was judged to be the wrong thing and so we held back our hand. When Sullenport was taken, ASI could have cleansed it of all RedSpanian influence, but its guilds, buildings, and monuments remain as they were and were not dishonored or disturbed. During ASI's weakened state, it would have been quite profitable for our pocketbooks to loot, but that was judged to be the wrong thing, and unprofitable for the soul of the looter. Very often it is the case that a party, in an effort to divert attention, will accuse someone of doing or contemplating the very same thing that they contemplate doing. ASI at least attempts to deal in a forthright manner with some eye toward justice, honor, and tradition. We are not always perfect, but at least we make an effort. So, to put that rumor to rest, ASI is not suddenly going to try to become some Fortress Islandia, the conciousless power to be reckoned with. That is simply not who we are. |
King's StatementIt is time that Abington comes clean with her crimes. We have cleansed most of the Islands of their filth, and we have food for the needy people. I guess it isn't enough burning down the RCs in various places here, but the Abbies also found much pleasure in starving the masses of the entire Ash Island region. We have managed to amass an army equal to Abington's, this is dedication...small realms can make miracles happen too...if they will only believe in their cause full heartedly, and be willing to die for it. The age of Abby politics in the South are coming to a close. The Juggernaut of a realm, whom has little regard for diplomacy, will be brought to her knees by one of the largest coalition forces I've ever laid eyes on. Whether or not she lives to see tomorrow, will depend greatly, on the mercy of all those peoples Abington has wronged over the years. DRP |
DISCLAIMER: Ash Sea Chronicle is an independent journal. Opinions contained herein are not necessarily the opinion of the government of Ash Sea Islands and are strictly the responsibility of its editor.
