Falasan Inquirer/April07

Price: 15 silver	Editors: Reilwin Merytis, Rathkanouros Kalantis	Date of Issue: April 2007

The Pen: Mightier than the Sword?

Editor's note: While other papers may employ sorcery and witchcraft to instantaneous transport their news across the continent, the Falasan Inquirer refuses to stoop to such a level and contents itself with simple carts and wagons. As such, do not be surprised if you encounter new articles that are released at an older date than is current.

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Action on the Western Front

April 18th, 2007 With Darka's return to Anost, Falasani and Ashlantean troops withdrew to Barad Falas in the face of forces too strong to fend off. After commencing (and as of the latest news, completing) a takeover of Belegmon, Estonite and Darkan troops attempted to assault Barad Falas and were repelled with heavy casualties in spite of their greater numbers (see the Siege of Barad Falas for a full accounting of the battle).

The most up to date reports note that another assault appears to be in preparation and Eston will likely arrive at Barad Falas' walls by this evening. Whether this is just a feint or an attempt to take advantage of the damaged state of the walls remains to be seen.

--Reilwin Merytis

Answering the Call

April 6th, 2007 A work by Tyrion Grey, knight of Wor'ight and noble of the Ash Sea Islands. You send a call out for a song A song to rival those of old I search my desk for paper long And rack my brain for words to mold My work is not as good as some But I have read and sang a bit My words can make you weak and numb Or fill you up with pride and grit On battles eves I hardly pen Yet in advance I gladly write I don't intend to rally men Only to give the strength to fight I'd hate to sit idly by While monsters roam the country side I'd join the archers and let fly To lay them low and turn the tide Never will I allow undead No not a single rotting corpse To rise and march while I'm in bed I'd be the first to light a torch Now this is all so well and good As long as it's a fiend we fight But what about those foes who brood Those men who will attack at night These are the foes we need not fear Just stand against their unjust cause They'll break and run and shed their tears The righteous man would never pause So hearken to those men who stand And lend your strength to causes great Never refuse to lend a hand And hold honor above your hate

--Tyrion Grey

State of the War

April 6th, 2007 The focus of the war shifted from the east to the west with the Falasan offensive against Belegmon, overrunning the Taran defenders and commencing a takeover. However, the attempt to reclaim Belegmon was thwarted 5 days ago when a combined Darkan-Estonite force attacked Belegmon. Although the forces opposed were quite close, several variables resulted in a devastating loss for the Falasani and Carelian defenders (See the 4th Battle of Belegmon), resulting in the capture of Abraham, Royal Treasurer of Falasan and Kronos, King of Carelia. The survivors retreated to Barad Falas, and initially repelled the first assault, but were unable to prevent the invaders from entering the city on the second attempt.

Estonite and Darkan troops proceeded to loot and ravage the surroundings as much as possible. High Marshal Herumor of Darka was quite open in his taunting, referring to his list--that of cities taken and looted. Troops returned from Eastern Front, and an offensive from Beleriel reclaimed Barad Falas. In an ironic twist, Herumor himself was captured by Falasani forces. Eston also followed the shift in emphasis, emptying Amdor to fill Belegmon with troops, perhaps in response to the concentration of Eastern Alliance warriors in Barad Falas, or perhaps in preparation for an assault of their own.

--Reilwin Merytis

Wassup, Elmston

April 2nd, 2007 A month ago, Estonite marshal Artemis Entreri declared "wabbit season!" This is, indeed, how the war went: Elmston attacks the wabbit kingdom Unprecedented treachery has seen them use: an attack without declaration of war spies secessionists raping and killing and, indeed, everything but the proverbial chamber pot (with general Basil's mouth coming pretty close in recent days, see page 7 for details) But still they failed to get the wabbit! Wassup, Elmston?

--Monna Y.

Eston general insults Carelia's King

April 2nd, 2007 We have just received this message from our correspondent in Belegmon: Roleplay from Kronos Message sent to everyone in the region Belegmon Letter from Basil Message sent to: Armitage III, Dielo, Kronos Kronos, You are a liar and a fool. Eston will now almost certainly have to accept federation with the Cagilan Empire and Talerium. That Federation will not be in your best interest. Of that I am certain. Sir Basil High Marshal of Eston, Duke of Massillion As from now on,i consider your General, not only an ignorant concerning tactical approaches but also a coward... I leave it up to you to deliver the following message. Carelia gave a battle with total respect towards its enemies here. We've requested from Eston to do the same. Your King, people of Eston, is a man with honor and full understanding. However,on the contrary, your General is a coward and disrespectful towards a Leader of another realm.

Don't even ask about his reasoning and his diplomacy. I challenge this man,if i can call him like that,to come and tell such words in front of my face. As this will give me the chance and the pleasure to shut his big mouth once and for all with my axe, Halyvas. I may be old, but still,boys like him i certainly know how to handle. Whatever happens,do not take it as a personal attack towards the people of Eston. I am sad to see you being leaded by a man of such disrespect. While i never insulted him, he has insulted me twice. I've put aside his insults the first time,now I am asking him to come and prove his ... bravery. To come and solve with me this issue once and for all...as a man towards another man. I know that Estonians have courage, so if their General doesn't know what "man" means, I am politely requesting from you to explain him. With respect, Sir Kronos King of Carelia, Marshal of the Royal Guard

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