 June 30, 2006
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| King Gadouha and Duke Kokanee Duel to the Death!
Several days of protests and complaints regarding the inactivity of King Gadouha have come to a head when Sir Kokanee, Duke of Partora, challenged King Gadouha to a duel to the death. In a public letter to the realm, Sir Kokanee cited the king's recent silence, lack of action, and recent death threats to against some protesters as some of the reasons for the challenge. Sir Kokanee offered that perhaps the King's previous poisoning at the hand's of his chef had caused damage to the King's mind, and that a duel to the death would offer King Gadouha an honorable way to end his suffering.
King Gadouha met Sir Kokanee at noon alongside the road in Brive. King Gadouha adopted a neutral stance, while Sir Kokanee took up a rapid offensive in attempt to end the battle quickly. Sir Kokanee managed to land a heavy blow on the King, dealing out a very severe wound, winning the duel. The King was taken away to the healers. It is unknown whether or not he will survive.
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| June 29, 2006
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| Lady Lorraine Tortured!
Lady Lorraine, former Queen of Perdan, has been tortured and raped in the dungeons of Fontan, on the direct orders of lolaap, Judge of Fontan. Since her capture, the Fontanese have withheld food and water from lady Lorraine, on the condition that she reveal to them certain state secrets that could compromise the security of Perdan. At her continued refusal to betray Perdan, the Judge of Fontan order her tortured to find out any information that could be beaten out of her. As a result of the beatings, she fears that permanent damage has been done to her legs.
This despicable treatment of a former ruler and member of Perdan's royal family is inexcusable. Lolaap has revealed himself as a man without honor. Indeed, is the entire realm of Fontan without honor? First, the excecution of Juttie in violation of agreements with Perdan, and now the torturing of Perdanese royals. It is a clear indication of dark days ahead when a realm that spawns such foul acts spreads itself across the East Island.
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| Any old East Island Maps?
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| The editors of The Rampant Lion are interested in locating any old maps of the East Island that anyone may want to share. If you have any maps of the East Island from April or May of 2006, or prior to November, 2005 that you are willing to share, please let me know!
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| June 27, 2006
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| Victory in Meuse! In a sign of things to come, the brave troops of Perdan rallied to defend Meuse from the Fontanese invaders. The 760 invaders charged into the 580 defenders, opening up with a furious volley of arrows. The Perdanese troops charged through the arrows, tearing into the defending infantry. The viciousness of the defenders caught the attackers by surprise, and many of their infantry units retreated. Once the Fontan infantry was out of the way, their archer battalions quickly succumbed to a second Perdan cavalry charge. It looks as if the Fontan army isn't quite up to the task of defeating Perdan without the help of three other realms to provide additional troops and diversionary attacks.
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| June 24, 2006
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| In a brutal act of imperialism and expansionism, Fontan has siezed control of the peaceful agricultural region of Bescanon from Perdan. Aided by their allies from Sirion, the Fontan army has been stationed in Bescanon for nearly a week, looting the villages and killing anyone they can find who showed any sign of loyalty to Perdan. Although they fought with valiant spirit, the citizens of Bescanon could hold out no longer, and yielded to the invading army.
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| June 20, 2006
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| SIRION AND FONTAN INVADE!
In a massive attack on Bescanon, the armies of Sirion and Fontan have begun an invasion of Perdan! The enemy forces numbered nearly 2,500 troops, greatly outnumbering the 1,200 defending guardsmen and militia. Fontanese troops immediately began a brutal takeover of Bescanon.
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| June 19, 2006
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| In a surprisingly well-thought-out plan, the armies of Itorunt and Ibladesh have executed a pincer attack on the Perdanese takeover force in Al Arab. The attack resulted in heavy losses for the Perdanese forces in Al Arab. The defending forces took twice as many casualties as the attackers.
In other news, Prometheus has returned to the Kalmar Islands. It appears that the Kalmarians may be buckling under pressure from Old Rancagua to reinstate Prometheus as king in order to avoid a war. The Kalmarians must be well aware that they could not stand up to Old Rancagua in a full out war. How far will they go to preserve their democracy? How many nobles in the islands really want the current government, and how many would prefer a return to their lawful monarchy? It's hard to tell. It seems that in their public vote on the matter, less than one third of the nobles bothered to cast their votes. What good is a democracy if nearly three-fourths of the voters can't be bothered to cast votes?
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| June 16, 2006
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| Well, we're caught up with the news from the past few weeks. The news and events should be posted on a more regular basis now.
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| June 14, 2006
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| The editors of the Rampant Lion have been on vacation, for the past few weeks, and weren't able to get the news to the scribes. We're currently going back through the past couple weeks of letters and reports, and hope to get the highlights posted in the next day or two. Please bear with us as we catch up.
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The News
| June 29,2006
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| Huge battle fought in Aestus! In a desperate move, the army of Caligus has attacked the army of Yssaria. The attackers were vastly outnumbered and defeated. (5,000 vs 14,000)
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| June 28, 2006
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| Perrin, a Fontanese infiltrator caught while attempting to steal tax money from Brive, has been deported to Atamara.
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| June 27, 2006
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| Huge battle fought in Meuse! The Fontanese army has attacked the Perdan army in Meuse. Although the attackers outnumbered the defenders, the troops of Perdan rallyed to push the invaders back. The attackers heavy reliance on archers was their downfall, and the defending troops of Perdan were victorious. (10,500 vs 7,500)
The citizens of Tokat have revolted and decared independence from Yssaria!
Huge battle fought in Bescanon! The Perdanese army has attacked the occupying forces of Fontan and Sirion in Bescanon. Although outnumbered, the attackers inflicted heavy casualties on the occupational force before being forced to retreat. Sir Sangue, Marshal of the Army of Perdan, was wounded in the attack. Sir Keyoke, Marshal of the Army of Partora was captured by Sirionite forces. (14,500 vs 20,500)
Seth VI, an infiltrator working for Sirion, was captured in Bescanon by Perdanese guards while sneaking around the camp of Lady Jadine with a poisoned dagger.
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| June 26, 2006
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| The people of Poitiers have revolted against Old Rancagua and declared independence.
Perrin, an infiltrator working for Fontan has been caught while breaking into the tax offices in Brive.
Battle in Meuse! Forces from Perdan suprised an expeditionary force of Sirion in Meuse. The Perdanese tropps outnumberd and quickly defeated the Sirionites. (7,000 vs 1,000)
Ibladesh has taken control of Ar Mosul from Perdan.
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| June 25, 2006
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| Batle in Meuse! Troops from Perdan and Fontan fought a small skirmish in Meuse. The Perdan forces were slightly outnumbered and defeated. (2000 vs. 3000)
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| June 23, 2006
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| Huge battle fought in Supra! The Yssarian army has attacked the Caliga army. The attackers were outnumbered and defeated. (5,000 vs 7,000)
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| June 20, 2006
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| Yssaria has taken control of Tokat from Caligus.
Keyzer Soze, a Sirionite infiltrator recently captured in Bescanon, has been deported to Atamara.
Huge battle fought in Bescanon! The massed armies of Fontan and Sirion have attacked the Perdan region of Bescanon. The attackers vastly overwhelemed the defenders and were victorious. Five attacking nobles were wounded, and Kaydron, Marshal of the army of Sirion, was captured by the Perdan forces. (34,500 vs 14,000)
Battle fought in Ar Mosul. The armies of Itorunt and Ibladesh have attacked the Perdan militia in Ar Mosul. The attackers were victorious. (5,000 vs 2,000)
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| June 19, 2006
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| Huge battle fought in Al Arab! The armies of Itorunt and Ibladesh have attacked the forces of Perdan in Al Arab. After a long battle, the large attacking force was victorious. (19,000 vs 13,000)
Battle in Tota. Forces from Yssaria attacked a contingent of forces from Perdan in Tota. The attackers were defeated. The leader of the attacking forces, Sir Sumsar, Count of Supra and Marshal of the Army of Hamadan, was captured. (2,000 vs 3,000)
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| June 18, 2006
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| Keyzer Soze, an infiltrator working for Sirion, was captured while trying to break into the tax offices in Bescanon.
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| June 17, 2006
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| Battle in Al Aquabah! The army of Ibladesh has attacked a small force of Perdan in Al Aquabah. The attackers were victorious. (9,000 vs 2,000)
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| June 16, 2006
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| Huge battle fought in Tokat! The Caligan army has attacked the Yssarian army. The attackers were defeated by the more numerous defenders. Grontar, hero of Caligus, was killed in the attack. (10,000 vs. 13,000)
The forces of Perdan attack the Ibladeshian militia in Al Arab. The defending militia was quickly dispatched, and the victorious attackers have moved into the city. (13,500 vs 750)
Later that day, a second huge battle is fought in Tokat! The Caligus
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| June 11, 2006
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| Katia, an infiltrator employed by Sirion, was identified by guards in Bescanon after an attack on the local militia. Katia managed to escape from the guards.
Huge battle fought in Mines of Isadril! The armies of Perdan and Ubent have attacked the army of Ibladesh. The attackers overwhelmed and defeated the defenders. Lady Sorcha, Haruspex Maximus of Ibladesh, was captured by Perdanese forces during the battle. (10,000 vs 4,000)
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| June 8, 2006
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| Battle in Al Aquabah! The armies of Perdan have attacked the forces of Ibladesh and Itorunt. The attacking forces were victorious. (5,000 vs. 5,000)
Battle in Castle Ubent! forces from Itorunt have attacked the forces of Ubent and Perdan. The attackers were severely outnumbered and defeated. TK Jones, King of Itorunt, was captured by the Ubent army. (1,000 vs 6,000)
TK Jones, King of Itorunt, has been captured by Ubent forces during a battle. Itorunt is without a ruler.
Lucian has been elected as the new king of Itorunt.
Ibladesh has seized control of the Mines of Isadril from Ubent.
Wookie, and infiltrator employed by Ibladesh, has been captured while attempting to assassinate Sir Vanalan of Perdan in Al Aquabah.
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| June 7, 2006
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| Huge battle fought! The armies of Caligus and Ubent have attacked the Yssarians in Winkamus. The attackers were victorious. (9,000 vs 6,000)
Huge battle fought in Ar Mosul! The Itorunt army attacked the Perdanese militia in Ar Mosul. Despite bringing a larger number of men, the attackers were defeated. (10,000 vs 8,000)
The tournament in Sirion has been held. 197 nobles attended. Pepe of Fontan won the swordfighting competition, and Sir Castamir o fOld Rancagua won the jousting competition. Both winners received a prize of 800 gold.
Jelle, an infiltrator employed by Fontan, was caught trying to break into the tax offices in Bescanon, a region of Perdan.
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| June 6, 2006
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| The people of Poitiers have revolted and declared themselves independent from Old Rancagua.
Speedy, Prime Minister of Ubent has disappeared! The realm of Ubent is without a leader.
Zog Returns has been elected as the new ruler in Ubent.
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| June 4, 2006
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| Huge battle fought in Winkamus! The armies of Caligus and Ubent attacked the army of Yssaria. The defenders managed to hang on and beat the attackers. Vlad, Royal Treasurer of Caligus, was captured by Yssarian forces. (6,000 vs. 5,000)
Huge battle fought in Castle Ubent! The armies of Itorunt and Yssaria have assaulted the capital of Ubent, which was defended by the armies of Ubent and Caligus. The attackers vastly outnumbered the defenders, and were quickly victorious. Doombringer, High Marshal of Caligus, was captured by the Itorunt army. (16,000 vs 3,000)
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| June 3, 2006
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| Huge battle fought in Al Arab! The army of Perdan storms the walls of Al Arab, attacking the defending troops of Ibladesh. The battle ends indecisively. (8,000 vs. 9,000)
Huge battle fought in the Mines of Isadril! The armies of Ibladesh, Itorunt, and Yssaria attacked the armies of Ubent. The Ubent army was overwhelmed by the triumvirate of attackers. (16,000 vs. 5,000)
The army of Perdan storms the walls of Al Arab again, attacking the defending troops of Ibladesh. This time, the attackers are able to easily defeat the defenders. (10,000 vs. 2,000)
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| June 1, 2006
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| Speedy has been elected the new Prime Minister of Ubent.
Handow has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Sirion.
Perdan has taken control of the rogue region of Zawr.
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