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REPORTS
1. The Rise of the Civil War

2. Liberation of Weghie and Yokk

3. Victory at Worvobaen

4. Plergoth Propaganda

5. Minor Setback at Worvobaen

6. Plergoths Withdrawl

7. Worvobaen Liberated

8. Mesh Finally Get Some Backbone

9. Another Ally Added to the List

10. Men are Mortal


THE RISE OF THE CIVIL WAR


Having just arrived here, I have come to know many people here in Vlaanderen. I have also learned of some of Plergoth's nobles as well, via many different sources, each as reliable as the next.

And one thing that was eating away at my mind was how this whole war broke out between the two realms. So, with the help of my wolves, persistence, and a few kegs of ale, I was able to talk to two nobelmen to give their opinions on the matter. Due to security reasons we shall address them as the realm they reside in. If you catch on and know who it is...well good for you, there'll be a keg of ale and some other nifty prizes.

I am sure you, as I have many questions about the civil war, such as:


Why did it all start?
Who led the civil war?
The consiquences of the war?
What each party aims to achieve?


Well, the answer to your questions will be found in my interviews below.


1. What happened in Plergoth that created this whole ordeal?


Vlaanderen: First of all those that currently reside in Plergoth are not Plergothians, they are trecherous snakes, vermin that need to be exterminated, nothing more. But to answer, there was an influx on nobles after minor erruptions of disagreement came from the now tainted Plergoth, we kept a close eye on this influx but alas to no avail.

Eventually the time of the elections came and all too late we realised why the influx had began in the first place, Von Garret, leader of the snakes had brought upon Plergoth his greed and lust for power by fixing these votes with bribes, blackmail and threats to many other nobles.

Realising this myself and those who have served honourable for many years in Plergoth took an advance, to which we were obviously fought against and by this time we knew words were no longer of any use, afterall a snake cannot understand a man.... we formed a rebellion, and in the midst of it all succeeded the city of Reeds and formed our glorious realm of Vlaanderen.... we took the foundations of honour and truth with us to our new home and today, we use those very foundations to attain victory over the trecherous snakes of Plergoth.


Plergoth: You would have to ask the rebels exactly why they did what they did. They were exiled because they rebelled, not for any other reason. Many nobles (granted, newer ones) were not happy with Zechigo executing an infil from Enweil and the ugly war it was bringing. We were getting no help and it was not going well. VG was elected to change that direction, and he made some serious poltical mistakes in how he handled things to be sure; but from our point of view it was Nymatal and Valhalla's greed that brought about the civil war. Nymatal felt (and feels) obviously that Plergoth is his personal playground. Valhalla's exact words when they rebelled was Nymatal was our 'one true king'. He called himself 'Valhalla the great' and referred to the nobles that were rebelling and now formed Vlaanderen as the 'elite' of Plergoth. They could have handled things poltically and worked with the rest to find a middle ground where Plergoth could have benefitted, instead they chose to rebel after VG was in office 6 days. Not a long time.


2. What do you see fit for a proper treatment of your opposers?


Vlaanderen: Fitting?.... no punishment is enough for these so called people. Though I have done what I can to exterminate these foul creatures from our rightful lands, to which end many have met their fate at my blade, and the blades of those who follow me.... that is just punishment.

Many would call me a barbarian for saying such things, but words of men harm me not.... because when it comes down to the end of the day, I can look back and know what I am doing is for the right reasons.... the snakes of tainted Plergoth have more than once burned, pillaged, raped and plundered our lands, the lands they say is rightfully theirs.... tell me this, would a true lord treat his or her people with such inhumane ways? such torture?.... the answer you seek is no.... and that is because they are not human, they are incapable of honour, pride and compassion.... mercy.... guilt.... they feel none of it....

Their just deserts will be their own demise at my hand.... and by god, even if it takes my every breath, I will restore peace, honour and truth to our lands!


Plergoth: Valhalla the Court Jester, if caught, faces a death sentence for crimes against the people of Plergoth. Every other noble in Vlaanderen or Khthon that was a member of the rebellion will be punished on a case by case basis depending on the severity of their crime. Nobles who have joined Vlaanderen will also be dealt with on a case by case basis.


Reported to you by, Enzeru.
1st Febuary, 2007



LIBERATION OF WEGHIE AND YOKK


After the succession of Reeds and the creation of Vlaanderen there have been many minor skirmishes between the forces of Vlaanderen and tainted Plergoth. Though after much bloodshed two of the once tortured regions of Plergoth have been liberated, Weghie and Yokk.

King Nymatal and the Council of Vlaanderen had heard word of the cruel and inhumane treatment of the civilians to which they immediately rose to arms against the forces responsible. High Marshal Valhalla and the army of Vlaanderen, now known as the Liberation Army coupled with the forces of their honourable ally Khthon, fought valiantly against the tainted Plergoth forces and after many hard weeks of battle the people of Weghie and Yokk had been liberated and the people of which are now safely behind allied borders.


Reported to you by, the Wolves.
Previous Updated Report, dated: 5th Febuary 2007




Victory at Worvobaen The Liberation Army, led by High Marshal Valhalla Valentine invaded the region of Worvobaen four days ago, at which time Plergoth sent their full army in attempt to counter the take over and take the head of the High Marshal.

Confident and blissful in their abilities, Plergoth engaged the Vlaanderen forces in hopes of stopping the take over.... they were very much mistaken. High Marshal Valhalla personally led the defence against the attacking Plergoth forces, led by High Marshal Daviald.

In the first few moments of the battle Plergoth charged forward, though their forces were met with a barrage of arrows and after which met the full force of the Vlaanderen and now, Khthon infantry.

With the surprise of the Khthon forces, the battle raged on. After an hour of battle, victory was falling to the side of Vlaanderen and Khthon. Though a brave and yet foolish knight of Plergoth attacked Valhalla's unit, High Marshal Daviald.

As Valhalla's and Daviald's units engaged in combat it was not long before Valhalla had superiority over Daviald. Daviald had met Valhalla's blade and was wounded.

Many knights and heroes of Vlaanderen and Khthon fought, none of which were wounded by the oncoming Plergoth army though many duels had taken place on this battlefield, Hitmulg, Kimberly, Alastor and many more Plergoth knights were wounded by Vlaanderen and Khthon warriors.

The battle had all but been a victory for the forces of Vlaanderen and Khthon, Plergoth retreated beyond the southern woods. The forces of honour and truth stood victorious once more. And now, the forces rejoice in their latest victory, and without a doubt, this victory will not be their last.


Reported to you by, Enzeru and the Wolves.
7th Febuary, 2007



PLERGOTH PROPAGANDA


After the heavy losses Plergoth suffered in the battle of Worvobaen yesterday, they are now making claims as to a traitor within their ranks, something of which no culprit has been found, no noble banished and nobody punished via these accusations.

Plergoth have once more spoon fed these false accusations within their ranks in order to restore faith in their again, defeated High Marshal.

It seems the pressure is building on the nobles of the tainted Plergoth and their inexperience when dealing with a more strategic and versatile foe even to the point of using propaganda. Desperation it seems is the weapon of choice for the tainted Plergoth Council.


Reported to you by, the Wolves.
8th Febuary, 2007



MINOR SETBACK AT WORVOBAEN


Reports this morning of an attack from Plergoth forces at the brink of dawn. The few remaining knights of Vlaanderen, stationed in Worbobaen engaged the Plergoth forces, though they were eventually defeated in a close battle.

Scout reports showed the movement, but it seems that a few were unable to ready themselves in time to counterattack. Blows were going back and forth, surprisingly the Vlaanderen forces held back the Plergothians long enough to buy some of the other knights time to retreat. Unfortunately, the good old cavalry and back up troops were then sent in to run down any near by retreating troops.

General Valhalla sent some words of wisdom to the knights involved. No such details but the point got across and the knights of Vlaanderen are now prepared to take down the feeble force that now stands in Worvobaen.


Reported to you by, Enzeru Bakos.
10th Febuary, 2007



PLERGOTHS WITHDRAWL


As the knights of Plergoth enjoy their ale with other guests within the local taverns of Worvobaen, news quickly spreads that there are Vlaanderen knights enroute. It seemed as though Plergoths minor victory was short lived.

Most figured it wasn't much to see, that Vlaanderen would not be able to summon a large army so fast, but they figured to take a look along the outskirts anyway. To their amazement, the Plergoth forces had reports of the whole Vlaanderen heading directly for them. Quickly Plergoth fell back to their camps and informed their superiors in order to be prepared.

After reports of a vast army, twice the size of the Plergoth forces was seen approaching, Plergoth felt the battle was unwinable and would devistate them far beyond that seen in this war and decided to withdraw their forces, though several nobles lagged behind and were quickly taken down by the Vlaanderen and Khthon forces.

Vlaanderen have now summoned an army worthy of the undead invasion, though they will not be fighting undead, the next upcoming days will be memorable indeed.


Reported to you by, Enzeru Bakos.
14th Febuary, 2007



WORVOBAEN LIBERATED


Today...after 5 days of long struggle, the region of Worvobaen has been liberated from the grasp of Plergoth.

Many of the troops took to the streets and celebrated their recent victory...yet about 5 minutes afterwards Valhalla quickly got everyone back into place and now we're more motivated than ever to show that Vlaanderen is a force to reckon with.


Reported to you by, Enzeru Bakos.
18th Febuary, 2007



MESH FINALLY GET SOME BACKBONE


After many weeks in battle Plergoth have been feeling the lag of war, though Mesh never did speak up until Joppo was cleared of undead. It was only after they defeated the under that they declared war, I had to laugh. Typical of them.

We received this letter from Pablo, Chancellor of Mesh a few hours after they had declared war.

Letter from Pablo

I cannot help but notice that you are waging war with our good friends Plergoth. I also cannot help but notice that you control some of Mesh's ancestoral lands. We shall be taking them by force.

Pablo Chancellor of Mesh

Strange as though they are not at war with Plergoth as they too currently hold former Mesh lands, this going back to the monster invasion. Aside from that fact it is commonly known that Plergoth and Mesh have never enjoyed each others presence on the island, so one must ask why now?

It appears Pablo has searched for a liable excuse for war and foolishly hasnt found one, so he declared war anyway.

Lets see what the leaders of the world have to say about this.


Reported to you by, the Wolves.
22nd Febuary, 2007



ANOTHER ALLY ADDED TO THE LIST


Well besides the whole declaration of war by Mesh on the contradicting lines of reclaiming ancestoral lands and that we're attacking their allies, there is good news to this.

Apparently we have just received word that Vlaanderen has signed an alliance with Sint. With this new addition to Vlaanderen's allies, we should be able to hold off our oppressors in the south and the west.


Reported to you by, Enzeru Bakos
23rd February, 2007



MEN ARE MORTAL


The battle of Weghie, although a success had its consiquences. In the first hour of battle the Vlaanderen and Khthon forces pressed on through Plergoths ranks, led first and formost by High Marshall Valhalla.

In the third and final hour of battle, Vlaanderen and Khthon were close to victory but there were still many Plergoth troops standing on the field, and while Valhalla was the first unit of attack this decision also left him and his unit vulnerable to archer fire, a risk he said that would save more lives than it would cost, even if it meant his own.

Valhalla was hit in the shoulder by an arrow, it appeared Plergoth did not want Valhalla getting any closer to their backlines than possible and fired on their own infantry to which Valhalla and his unit were doing combat, although their plan worked and he was wounded, the battle was still won.

Lord Vigil was also wounded in this battle while fighting besides Valhalla. Many brave soldiers died on this day, though as we say here in Vlaanderen, There is no price too high to save our people.

No doubt the Plergoth leaders will use this as an opportunity to spread more propaganda amongst their ranks, though they are always too far behind their lines to see exactly what is going on. For the exception of High Marshal Daviald, whom of which always attempts to take down Valhalla.... the only Plergoth knight, Valhalla said, that is worth killing.


Reported to you by, the Wolves
23rd February, 2007