Taselak (SEI)/Tribune/5th Edition
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Editors: Dennis, Jet, Lynsey and others from Taselak! | Issue Number: 5 | ||
| Troops pile up along our borders, but we stand firm in the face of such might | ||||
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| Internal incompetence suggested in Toren |
| 30 March 2007 (Endelee) by Lynsey Habap |
| In breaking news, the Toren Herald revealed that their judge, Gheros, hasn't changed any laws in over a year and applies them whenever she feels the need. Apparently, one only need follow the laws in Toren if you are not a friend of the judge. Justice with prejudice is never a good policy, for a judge that only enforces some of the laws on some of the people and only some of the time is not a judge at all.
This brings to mind the accusations of bribery leveled against Toren leaders last year. Oddly, those were shrugged off as mere incompetence by Karibash the Loud. Is the judge incompetent or corrupt? |
| Attacks on rulers |
| 30 March 2007 (Endelee) by Lynsey Habap |
| In a foolish mistake, a new ranger of Taselak, Naoko, snuck into the Ikalak camp and wounded their Prime Minister. This violated a long-standing agreement amongst the realms that council members would not be targeted in such attacks.
Cronos, in his wisdom, granted that Ikalak should be granted an opportunity to do the same to him. It is unclear if they have availed themselves of the opportunity, but a Toren shadow-lurker felt the need to try. Ascencia Flamerager attempted to attack Cronos from the shadows but was easily exposed. When interviewed, Royal Guard Ithkin Wardok said, "Twasn't hard to see her. Ain't one alive what can hide behind a two-finger wide tree." There was much speculation throughout the realm as to whether she would be tortured (which might harm her reputedly good looks), deported to the Colonies or executed. |
| Scholar Zerool deported |
| 30 March 2007 (Endelee) by Lynsey Habap |
| Whilst on another of his ventures through the countryside to learn more of the flora and fauna of the South-east Island, the grand scholar, Zerool Serra, was captured by Ikalakan forces. Apparently, the many incorrect routes taken by their forces, the dozens of stricken nobles and the nervousness of their guards were all blamed on Zerool.
The list of offenses was long and drew amazed praise from all nobles of Taselak when it was posted in the capital. Council members were effusive (off-the-record) in their comments about Zerool. He was a great Taselakian and will be sorely missed. Comments from Taselakian nobles: aeneas - "This cannot be, Zerool!" Harald Teh'Red - "I hope he returns." Gelun - "This is like a bad dream. Why did this have to happen?" Ptarn - "Also I would rather see Zerool deported than killed. I have no doubt that he will return from the colonies stronger, and much angrier, than before." Kilhorn - "Poor Zerool. I have heard that the Colonies are the most boring place one can imagine. So boring that those who are alive pray for death, but death won't come!" Jeanne - "noooooooo:( sob" From a young man who would not step out of the shadows to reveal his identity - "He taught me everything I know. Were it not for him, I would have no money for food, nor hands with which to eat it." |
| Double Defeat for Toren |
| 21 March 2007 (Belus) by Proslyn Merytis |
| In an act that surprised most of Taselak, who had assumed their preparations to be a feint, Toren's warriors attacked Lesthem, in spite of the overwhelming numbers against them. Defeating that force quite handily, Taselak forces fought off another assault in Lesthem by brave, but fool-hardy (and badly outnumbered) Toren knights who for some reason or other felt loath to join their fellows in retreating to Toren Stronghold. Victory turned complete as Lesthem returned to Taselak's full control. |
| A great leader falls |
| 17 March 2007 (A healer's tent in Lesthem) by Lynsey Habap |
| After being wounded, Phear continued to lead his men forward. Turning to wave more of the warriors of Toren forward, he never saw the spear thrust forward. As he turned back to face his enemies, the spear struck him in the chest. He gasped, but screamed, "By Tor, you shall not stand!" His wound was grievous and deep. Though he fell, Toren soldiers swept past him into Taselak lines.
The shock of his death affected both armies, stunning even the Lords of Taselak, sworn to see his death. Both sides have agreed to a limited cease-fire to allow the wounded and dead to be removed from the field. |
| Toren loses twice |
| 8 March 2007 (Seggelin) by Lynsey Habap |
| Despite having the odds in their favor in two recent battles in Seggelin, the mighty Toren Army lost twice. Each time, they faced a portion of the Army of Taselak, anchored by their Heavy Striker's Group in the open field. Each time, they were defeated. One must surmise that their manuevers last week were, in fact, justified now. Even when the numbers are on their side, they seem to find a way to lose.
In the first battle, the turning point seems to have occurred early, when the two cavalry units fielded by Toren ended up charging across open ground nearly alone, facing the entire front line of Taselak and all of its archers. The lack of wind doomed the poor yak riders and both units were buried in a shower of arrows while crashing into the wall of shields. They fought bravely causing many losses in the Taselak front line, but failing to pierce it. The loss of such powerful units to so little effect must have crushed the spirits of every Torenite on the field.
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| Series of confusing battles |
| 3 March 2007 (Endelee) by Lynsey Habap |
| In recent days, the mighty Toren Army has lost battles in Endelee, Seggelin, Lesthem and Endelee again. Each time, Taselakians hoped to encounter the entire Toren Army. Instead, each time, the Toren Army disappeared over the hills, leaving something of a rear-guard behind. Each time, the nobles left behind were badly ounumbered and basically sacrificed. The |
| Brawl at Pubmobile |
| 5 March 2007 (Lesthem) by Lord ENDperor |
| Today a large brawl occured at the Pub-mobile. Reports of the incident state that the brawl broke out due to the soldiers involved arguing over whose turn it was to kill the Torenites in Lesthem. More men were injured in the brawl than in the the last 3 days of battle. the HSG is currently being investigated as the likely source, as the first brawlers was wearing HSG colors. |
| Disappointment at the disappearance of the Yaks |
| 1 March 2007 (Endelee) by Lynsey Habap |
| A portion of the Army of Taselak arrived in Endelee with hopes of engaging at least half if not all of the Yak-led Army of Toren. Unfortunately, most of them had already fled. They left behind 4 nobles and about 100 troops. The 10 to 1 odds these leaders faced doomed them before the battle began. Each of those nobles fought with distinction, but fell wounded during the battle. One wonders why their leaders chose to sacrifice these nobles.
Taselakans had hoped that the Army of Toren would consolidate and provide a challenge, but one must assume they fear the Pub-Mobile and are again retreating to Toren Stronghold. |
| Lord Samuel L, of Jackson, announces heat wave |
| 3 March 2007 (Lesthem) by Lynsey Habap |
| Lord Samuel L, of Jackson announced, "Dis (expletive deleted) is hot again, you (blanking blankers)! Bring on da sinnahs!" Simultaneously, reports of Toren failures in multiple battles in a row, with stragglers being captured with minimal losses to the Army of Taselak, arrived at the Pub-Mobile. This places the Toren Army third in size again. This time, they accomplished the feat without a single significant battle. |
