The Rampant Lion/Archives/November06

In every land, in every age, there are always tyrants that will prey on those who are weaker than themselves. Given free reign, they will spread their lies across the land. They build empires on a foundation of deceit, manipulation, and boundless ambition. Left unchecked these tyrants will devastate East Island, and all it's inhabitants, in wars without end. The Kingdom of Perdan will not stand idly by while the East Island is led into ruin and destruction. The Rampant Lion will stand forth as a beacon of truth regarding the travails of Perdan as it seeks to oppose those who would bring destruction upon our lands. As events in Perdan unfold, they will be chronicled here so all people on the East Island have access to an accurate, fair accounting of the events taking place in our world.

The only thing necessary for the triumph [of evil] is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke (attrib.)

Commentary    November 24, 2006    War Vs Peace A discussion in Perdan on a peaceful existance versing joining in future wars was had in Perdan today. One member in Perdan put forth the following statement for the consideration of those who believed peace should be maintained at all cost: "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature, and has no chance of being free unless made or kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." - Evangeline    November 19, 2006    Tournament in Ubent Prime Minister Speedy of Ubent has announced a tournament to be held in Castle Ubent. Top prize is 400 gold, with a second prize of 100 gold. While the prizes are meager, it does offer an opportunity for the nobles across the island to gather, show off their skills, and possibly learn a new trick or two.    November 16, 2006    Duke Screndt Wins the Joust!! Congratulations Duke Screndt! With 271 nobles attending the recent tournament in Partora, Duke Screndt of Perdan beat all comers to win the jousting tournament, and take home the 700 gold first prize! Our heartiest congratulations go out to Duke Screndt, and Sir San of Itorunt, who won the swordfighting portion of the tournament. Second prize in swordfighting went to Sir Dread of Iblades, with second prize in jousting taken by Sir Sceptre of Ibladesh.    November 7, 2006    Tournament in Perdan! Queen Evangeline had the pleasure today of announcing a tournament to be held in Partora city. In addition to celebrating the current peace across the island, the tournament is also being held in honor of the wedding of Duke Nightmare and Lady Stefany. The tournament will be held for both swordfighting and jousting. First prize will be 700 gold for each, with second prize of 300 gold. The entry fee is 15 gold.    November 6, 2006    New Arch Priestess in Perdan! TRLs own chief editor, Lady Balkeese, won the Arch Priestess election in Perdan today. Arch Priestess Balkeese addressed the realm just after her appointment: Thank you all, nobles of Perdan, for imparting your trust upon me. It is indeed a great honor to be chose as the Arch Priestess of a realm as rich in worthy caandidates as is Perdan. With all of the available candidates, your decision must have been very difficult. I will endeavour to work hard to prove myself worthy of your trust. As is traditional in Perdan, I will step down from the lordship of Montauban, and the Marshal of the army of Aix, as soon as Duke Screndt has chosen a noble to take up the responsibility of these positions. Lady Balkeese Arch Priestess of Perdan, Countess of Montauban, Marshal of the army of Aix Congratulations Arch Priestess Balkeese! - written by Evangeline    November 3, 2006    Sir Kokanee Wins the Tournament! In a dashing display of expert swordsmanship, Perdan's own Sir Kokanee has taken the top prize at the recent tournament held in Sirion city. In a field of 277 nobles from across the lands, Sir Kokanee's superior swordsmanship and tactics won the day. Congratulations, Sir Kokanee, and may your sword be always sharp.		The News November 22, 2006 The realm of Kalmar Islands has elected Donna Ragna as its new Chancellor. November 19, 2006 Prime Minister Speedy of Ubent has announced a tournament of both swordfighting and jousting to be held in Castle Ubent. First prize will be 400 gold, with a second prize of 100. The entry fee is 15 gold. November 7, 2006 Queen Evangeline of Perdan has announced a tournament of both swordfighting and jousting to be held in Partora. First prize will be 700 gold, with a second prize of 300. The entry fee is 15 gold. November 6, 2006 Perdan has elected Lady Balkeese as its new Arch Priestess, with 33 % of the valid votes. November 3, 2006 The tournament has been held in Sirion. Sir Kokanee of Perdan has won the swordfighting competition, with Sir San of Itorunt taking second. Sir Sparky of Light of Fountain won the jousting competition, with Sir Melkor of Sirion taking second. November 2, 2006 Caligus has taken control of Scio, a former rogue region.