York Journal/Issue 9
 The York Journal
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| Cost: 1 silver | December 07 | Editor(s): Relkin Sypher |
| The News |
| Various events at home and abroad | By Relkin Sypher | December 28th '07 |
A new realm has been born recently in the south, calling itself Protectorate of Magnus the realm is a theocracy devoted to the worship of the Great Serpent. The religion of Magna Serpaensismis likely the largest religion in the continent, with followers thoughout the east and central regions of the land. Some southern regions of Minas Ithil also have followers of this religion at this time, though the majority follow the teachings of Athonlaurism.
In Minas Ithil, Marshall Francis has been named to lead our elite infantry army.
The Tournaments in Talerium and Falasan have both concluded. The winner in both tournaments for skill with a blade was a Sir Amazin Footeman of Falasan.
Norland troops have been spotted flying a new banner. Perhaps the money spent on the new banners would be better spent on their troops as they are still losing this war despite some minor victories as of late.
The rest of the continent seems to be settling into a uneasy peace with rumors of more tournaments planned for each to show off their combat skills. How long this peace lasts is unknown, as the Eastern and Western realms appraise each other and look for a possible opening.
| Defeat in Elost | By Relkin Sypher | December 20th '07 |
Minas Ithil forces were defeated in Elost, hampered by mismanagement of the reconstruction effort. The local lord stepped down and Lord Vinnie was appointed as a replacement. However, with the defeat of our forces, Norland quickly started a takeover in the region. With the force required in the initial takeover and the mismanagement in the reconstruction effort the region quickly joined Norland. Fort Elost was destroyed in the battle, with some of the foundations so badly damaged that it may be impossible to rebuild the fort.
Minas Ithil mourns the deaths of Sir Denthas Steelcrown and Lancelot Slasher, who were both killed in the battle.
| Tournaments and a wedding announced | By Relkin Sypher | December 13th '07 |
Several Tournaments have been announced. The first is one in Talerium by Prime Minister Captain Tezokian. Talerium has announced that there is no entry fee on this first tournament with first prize 150 gold and second prize 100 gold for each event. Since this tournament was announced on short notice, which will likely result in much smaller attendance.
The second tournament is to be held in Falasan to celebrate the newfound peace between Eston and Falasan. King Reilwin Merytis, who just recently assumed the throne, announced that the tournament would also celebrate the wedding of Lady Ilya Bluelake, Baroness of Nazia, and Lord Willem Tinsley, Marquis of Amdor. This second tournament is to have a prize of 1000g for the best swordfighter with 300g for the runner up.
A third tournament is also to be held in Talerium, this one to celebrate the fall of Abington.
With peace falling over much of the continent it would appear we could be headed towards a heavy season of tournaments. However with the war still continuing between Minas Ithil and Norland, it is expected that fewer nobles will be able to attend these events.
| World News | By Relkin Sypher | December 10th '07 |
The Falasan-Eston war is officially over. A peace agreement has been signed and King Gucky has stepped down from the throne. Ash Sea Islands has taken Riverholm and the surrounding provinces while Caergoth and Suville appear to have taken the rest of the regions formerly of Abington. War between Falasan and Cagilan Empire seemed inevitable for a while but tensions appear to have cooled at the moment.
Here at home the Minas Ithil-Norland war continues. Conditions have turned bad for Norland, with Minas Ithil retaking Melmoor soon after Norlands takeover of the region. Elost has been also taken, though a more forceful approach was deemed necessary by the military. With the takeover of Melmoor, Norland gave rights to the region of Uforth to the Barony of Makar. Norland now controls only 8 regions.
