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date =August 28, 2006| | date =August 28, 2006| | ||
headline =Queen Clarissa Captured, Later Released| | headline =Queen Clarissa Captured, Later Released| | ||
article =During a recent battle in [[ | article =During a recent battle in [[Bescanon]], Queen Clarissa of [[Perdan]] was captured by [[Fontan]] forces. Two days later, after a series of negotiations between Lady Naira, Arch Priestess of Perdan, and Sir Teshup, Supreme Judge of Fontan, Queen Clarissa was released in exchange for the release from the Perdanese dungeons of five nobles of Fontan.}} | ||
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date =August 16, 2006| | date =August 16, 2006| | ||
headline =Lord Gadouha Killed in a Duel!| | headline =Lord Gadouha Killed in a Duel!| | ||
article =Lord [[Biz%27O%C3%BBn_Family|Gadouha]], former King of [[Perdan]], was killed in a duel against Lord Ambrosius in [[ | article =Lord [[Biz%27O%C3%BBn_Family|Gadouha]], former King of [[Perdan]], was killed in a duel against Lord Ambrosius in [[Bescanon]]. Lord Gadouha challenged Lord Ambrosius to the duel. In his challenge, Lord Gadouha stated that he was getting old, and wished to leave this world with honor. All of Perdan will mourn the loss of Lord Gadouha.}} | ||
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date =August 13, 2006| | date =August 13, 2006| | ||
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date =August 3, 2006| | date =August 3, 2006| | ||
headline =Invasion repelled, Attackers routed!| | headline =Invasion repelled, Attackers routed!| | ||
article =Three cheers for the Perdanese army! In a long series of running battles, the army of [[Perdan]] has repelled, routed, and completely decimated a massive invading army of [[Sirion]]and [[Fontan]] troops. The invading army of over 2,500 men fell for the Perdanese trap and attacked the capital city of [[ | article =Three cheers for the Perdanese army! In a long series of running battles, the army of [[Perdan]] has repelled, routed, and completely decimated a massive invading army of [[Sirion]]and [[Fontan]] troops. The invading army of over 2,500 men fell for the Perdanese trap and attacked the capital city of [[Partora]]. After an epic battle, then enemy troops were repelled from the city's high walls and thrown back. During the attack, the Perdanese reinforcements swept out from [[Perdan]] city and cut off the enemy's path of retreat in [[Brive]]. The reinforcing Perdanese troops also managed to catch some lagging enemy forces in Bescanon, denying them the critical reinforcements they needed to secure their escape. | ||
Although the invaders managed to regroup and successfully swarm over the walls in a second attack, the majority of their forces were still scattered and routed. A mere handful were able to gain access to the city of Partora itself. Before long, the Perdanese reinforcements from Brive arrived and took care of the remaining enemy troops in the city. Over the next several days the Perdanese army harassed and harried the enemy as they attempted to flee back through Brive, [[ | Although the invaders managed to regroup and successfully swarm over the walls in a second attack, the majority of their forces were still scattered and routed. A mere handful were able to gain access to the city of Partora itself. Before long, the Perdanese reinforcements from Brive arrived and took care of the remaining enemy troops in the city. Over the next several days the Perdanese army harassed and harried the enemy as they attempted to flee back through Brive, [[Bescanon]], and eventually to [[Troyes]]. Very few enemy nobles managed to make it to Troyes with any of their men left alive. Dozens of their nobles were wounded or imprisoned. The General of Sirion himself, Sir Boom Boomm, former Duke of [[Slimbar]] was captured in the attack on Partora. Several other region lordsof both Fontan and Sirion were seriously wounded or Captured. | ||
In total, over '''90 enemy nobles''' participated in the invasion culminating in the attack on Partora. That amounts to '''over one half of the nobles of both Fontan and Sirion ''put together!''''' The vast majority of these nobles left their entire troop of men dead on the battlefield, dying while trying to escape to Troyes, or hunted down by the Perdanese forces. The massive enemy losses reduced the military strength of Sirion and Fontan to levels never before seen, even lower than the levels seen during the height of their long and bloody wars with [[Oligarch]]. | In total, over '''90 enemy nobles''' participated in the invasion culminating in the attack on Partora. That amounts to '''over one half of the nobles of both Fontan and Sirion ''put together!''''' The vast majority of these nobles left their entire troop of men dead on the battlefield, dying while trying to escape to Troyes, or hunted down by the Perdanese forces. The massive enemy losses reduced the military strength of Sirion and Fontan to levels never before seen, even lower than the levels seen during the height of their long and bloody wars with [[Oligarch]]. | ||
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article =In a recent article, the editors of the [[Red Star Courier]] have published a rather long editorial regarding the state of the conflict between [[Caligus]] and [[Yssaria]]. At its core, the article makes the claim that Caligus is a dishonorable realm for several reasons. Among them is the fact that those scurvy scalliwags in Caligus won't just lay down and die. | article =In a recent article, the editors of the [[Red Star Courier]] have published a rather long editorial regarding the state of the conflict between [[Caligus]] and [[Yssaria]]. At its core, the article makes the claim that Caligus is a dishonorable realm for several reasons. Among them is the fact that those scurvy scalliwags in Caligus won't just lay down and die. | ||
Specifically, the Red Star editor claims the following: ''"The choice for Caligus is clear, some honor in defeat, or total dishonor leading to total destruction."'' The Yssarian demands for peace with Caligus include the surrender of [[ | Specifically, the Red Star editor claims the following: ''"The choice for Caligus is clear, some honor in defeat, or total dishonor leading to total destruction."'' The Yssarian demands for peace with Caligus include the surrender of [[Domus]], the Caligan capital city. As Domus is also Caligus' only city, and none of their other remaining regions is a townsland region, that would mean the destruction of Caligus. Without a capital, the realm would soon die. | ||
It seems to me that Yssaria has given Caligus a Hobson's choice: ''Kill yourselves [by surrendering your capital to us], or we'll kill you [by taking it from you].'' In either case, the result is the same: The death of the realm of Caligus. Let's leave aside for a minute all the issues of who started what, and who atacked who/when/where. The peace treaty Yssaria is offering Caligus '''really isn't a peace treaty at all'''. It's an executioner's warrant. Yssaria is asking Caligus to do the ''honorable'' thing and show up at the gallows of their own free will. Only a suicidal fool would agree to that. | It seems to me that Yssaria has given Caligus a Hobson's choice: ''Kill yourselves [by surrendering your capital to us], or we'll kill you [by taking it from you].'' In either case, the result is the same: The death of the realm of Caligus. Let's leave aside for a minute all the issues of who started what, and who atacked who/when/where. The peace treaty Yssaria is offering Caligus '''really isn't a peace treaty at all'''. It's an executioner's warrant. Yssaria is asking Caligus to do the ''honorable'' thing and show up at the gallows of their own free will. Only a suicidal fool would agree to that. | ||
It is our opinion that it would be much better for Yssaria to offer Caligus a treaty that would allow them to survive as a realm, much like the Southern Federation did with [[Ubent]]. One possible option would be to take [[ | It is our opinion that it would be much better for Yssaria to offer Caligus a treaty that would allow them to survive as a realm, much like the Southern Federation did with [[Ubent]]. One possible option would be to take [[Aestus]] and [[Sordidus]] and leave Caligus with [[Domus]], [[Scio]], and [[Nascot]]. With only those three regions Caligus would be a threat to no one. Yssaria would have won. A second option would be for Yssaria to negotiate the return of [[Tokat]] from [[Light of Fountain]] to Caligus. It is a townsland region and could be used as the capital of the realm of Caligus. In this case, Yssaria would need to allow Caligus to retain Aestus and Sordidus, but that is hardly much of a concession. They are both low population regions with very little gold to offer. Yssaria would have won the prize region of Domus from Caligus. Either option provides Caligus a choice whether to live with their defeat, or die in battle, as [[Oligarch]], [[Rancagua]], and [[Avamar]] chose to do. | ||
In any case the terms of the (so called) peace treaty being offered is, of course, up to Yssaria. But if they insist that the peace terms include the surrender of Domus, well... Call a spade a spade, is what I always say. Yssaria should at least be honest about it, and admit that what they seek is the complete destruction of Caligus. Don't expect the Caligans to fall all over themselves to be the first to agree to this so-called peace. After all, Yssaria really gives them no choice but to fight to the last man. <br>''--Balkeese''}} | In any case the terms of the (so called) peace treaty being offered is, of course, up to Yssaria. But if they insist that the peace terms include the surrender of Domus, well... Call a spade a spade, is what I always say. Yssaria should at least be honest about it, and admit that what they seek is the complete destruction of Caligus. Don't expect the Caligans to fall all over themselves to be the first to agree to this so-called peace. After all, Yssaria really gives them no choice but to fight to the last man. <br>''--Balkeese''}} | ||
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*1) The aforementioned will improve relations to peace. | *1) The aforementioned will improve relations to peace. | ||
*2) The Kingdom of Perdan will renounce all claims on the region of [[ | *2) The Kingdom of Perdan will renounce all claims on the region of [[Clermont]] in favour of the Empire of Itorunt. | ||
*3) The Kingdom of Perdan will offer the region of [[ | *3) The Kingdom of Perdan will offer the region of [[Bisciye]] to the Empire of Itorunt. | ||
*4) The Empire of Itorunt will renounce all claims on the region of [[ | *4) The Empire of Itorunt will renounce all claims on the region of [[Lorient]] in favour of the Kingdom of Perdan. | ||
*5) The Empire of Itorunt will not intervene in an aggressive fashion in the war between the Kingdom of Perdan and the Theocracy of Ibladesh, unless the continued independent existence of the Theocracy of Ibladesh be threatened. | *5) The Empire of Itorunt will not intervene in an aggressive fashion in the war between the Kingdom of Perdan and the Theocracy of Ibladesh, unless the continued independent existence of the Theocracy of Ibladesh be threatened. | ||
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date =August 30, 2006| | date =August 30, 2006| | ||
article =Huge battle fought in [[ | article =Huge battle fought in [[Woolton]]! The [[Perdan]]ese army chased an [[Ibladesh]] invasion force back into Woolton. The battle was extremely bloody, with the Ibladesh defenders suffering extremely heavy losses. Twenty nobles were wounded during the battle, including Sir Xylon, Baron of Ar Raqqah and Marshal of the Army of Ibladesh, who led the defending forces. Sir Targe, Paladin Primus of Ibladesh, was captured by the Perdanese forces. (17,500 vs 14,500)}} | ||
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date =August 27, 2006| | date =August 27, 2006| | ||
article =Attack on Partora! Forces from [[Ibladesh]] have attacked the [[Perdan]]ese capital of Partora. The attackers were unable to breach the walls, and were defeated. (3,000 vs 2,000) | article =Attack on Partora! Forces from [[Ibladesh]] have attacked the [[Perdan]]ese capital of Partora. The attackers were unable to breach the walls, and were defeated. (3,000 vs 2,000) | ||
Battle in [[ | Battle in [[Bescanon]]! The [[Perdan]]ese army again attacks the invading [[Fontan]] and [[Sirion]] armies in Bescanon. The Perdan forces defeat the invaders. Queen Clarissa of Perdan was captured during the battle. (9,000 vs. 5,300)}} | ||
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date =August 26, 2006| | date =August 26, 2006| | ||
article =Huge battle in [[ | article =Huge battle in [[Bescanon]]! The [[Perdan]]ese army attacks the invading [[Fontan]] and [[Sirion]] armies in Bescanon. The Perdan forces were outnumbered and defeated, but managed to inflict heavy casualties on the defenders. (11,900 vs. 15,600)}} | ||
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date =August 22, 2006| | date =August 22, 2006| | ||
article = Battle fought in [[ | article = Battle fought in [[Bescanon]]! The invaders from [[Fontan]] and [[Sirion]] have returned to Bescanon, and attacked the forces of [[Perdan]]. The invaders overwhelmed the small garrison and defeated them. (7,000 vs 2,000) | ||
Guards in Bescanon have arrested luke, apparently an infiltrator from Fontan, while he tried breaking into the tax offices.}} | Guards in Bescanon have arrested luke, apparently an infiltrator from Fontan, while he tried breaking into the tax offices.}} | ||
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date =August 22, 2006| | date =August 22, 2006| | ||
article =Huge battle fought in [[ | article =Huge battle fought in [[Troyes]]! The army of [[Perdan]] attacked the gathering armies of [[Fontan]] and [[Sirion]]. In a long and bloody battle, the attacking troops were defeated. Many nobles on both sides were wounded or captured. (19,750 vs 23,250) | ||
Battle fought in [[ | Battle fought in [[Bescanon]]! Fontanese and Sirion forces attempted to overtake the retreating Perdanese forces, but were intercepted by reinforcement from Perdan. The attacking forces were outnumbered and defeated. (5,000 vs 8,800)}} | ||
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date =August 16, 2006| | date =August 16, 2006| | ||
article =Battle fought in [[ | article =Battle fought in [[Bescanon]]! The [[Perdan]]ese army mops up some stragglers from the retreating [[Sirion]] and [[Fontan]] armies. (2,500 vs 16,000)}} | ||
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date =August 15, 2006| | date =August 15, 2006| | ||
article =Huge battle fought in [[ | article =Huge battle fought in [[Bescanon]]! The [[Perdan]]ese army continues to beat back the invading [[Sirion]] and [[Fontan]] forces by delivering a crushing defeat to the latest invasion force. Sir Boom Boom, Minister of Defense of Sirion, Duke of Slimbar, and Lord of Blood, Marquis of Al Amarah, Marshal of the army of Karbala were wounded in the battle. (14,700 vs 18,400) | ||
Huge battle fought in [[ | Huge battle fought in [[Supra]]! The [[Yssaria]]n army has attacked the [[Caligus|Caligan]] army in Supra. The battle was evenly matched, and the Yssarians were victorious. 5 Caligan nobles were captured. (9,000 vs 10,000)}} | ||
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date =August 13, 2006| | date =August 13, 2006| | ||
article = Battle in [[ | article = Battle in [[Woolton]]! The [[Perdan]]ese army continues to drive back the invading [[Ibladesh]]ian forces with a victory in Woolton. (5,600 vs 3,100) | ||
The rebellion in [[Old Rancagua]]is over, and according to the rumours, it has failed. | The rebellion in [[Old Rancagua]]is over, and according to the rumours, it has failed. | ||
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date =August 12, 2006| | date =August 12, 2006| | ||
article =Battle in [[ | article =Battle in [[Montauban]]! The forces of [[Perdan]] have attacked the invading [[Ibladesh]] forces. The Perdanese forces outnumbered and defeated the Ibladesh invaders. (8,600 vs 4,600) | ||
Huge battle fought in [[ | Huge battle fought in [[Stora]]! Forces from [[Old Rancagua]] have attacked the [[Kalmar Islands|Kalmarians]] in Stora. The attack appears to have been poorly planned, and was defeated. (4,000 vs 14,000) | ||
Guards in [[ | Guards in [[Becanon]] have captured Asgard, an infiltrator working for [[Fontan]] while he was trying to escape from his failed assault on Sir Ambrosius, Marquis of Bescanon. | ||
Rebellion in [[Old Rancagua]]! | Rebellion in [[Old Rancagua]]! | ||
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date =August 11, 2006| | date =August 11, 2006| | ||
article =Guards in [[ | article =Guards in [[Bescanon]] have captured Katia, an infiltrator working for [[Sirion]] while she was sneaking around the camp of Raath of [[Perdan]] conspicuously, with a poisoned dagger under her cloak.}} | ||
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date =August 10, 2006| | date =August 10, 2006| | ||
article =[[ | article =[[Az Zarqua]] has revolted against Itorunt and declared itself independent. | ||
[[ | [[Bisciye]] has revolted against Itorunt and declared itself independent. | ||
Huge battle fought in [[ | Huge battle fought in [[Domus]]! The armies of [[Yssaria]], [[Itorunt]], and [[Ibladesh]] have attacked the [[Caligus|Caligan]] capital of Domus. The attackers were unable to muster enough forces to overcome the defenses, and were defeated. Five Itorunt nobles were captured in the attack, including Sir Ichigo, Marshal of the army of Semall, and Sir Thray, Marshal of the army of Xavax. (23,000 vs 25,000)}} | ||
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date =August 9, 2006| | date =August 9, 2006| | ||
article =Battle fought in [[ | article =Battle fought in [[Troyes]]! In an attempt to salvage the remains of their army, the [[Fontan]]ese and their [[Sirion]]ite allies have attacked the army of [[Perdan]] in Troyes. The Fontanese and their allies outnumbered the Perdanese, but were still unable to win the field. The hero Parn of Fontan was killed in the battle. (8,700 vs 8,100) | ||
High Marshal ][osferatu of [[Perdan]] has been seriously wounded by an unknown assassin. (Update: Upon his return to duty, High Marshal ][osferatu identified the attacker as Asgard, an infiltrator working for [[Fontan]].) | High Marshal ][osferatu of [[Perdan]] has been seriously wounded by an unknown assassin. (Update: Upon his return to duty, High Marshal ][osferatu identified the attacker as Asgard, an infiltrator working for [[Fontan]].) | ||
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date =August 8, 2006| | date =August 8, 2006| | ||
article =Huge battle fought in [[ | article =Huge battle fought in [[Troyes]]! The army of [[Perdan]] has attacked the regrouping army of [[Fontan]]. Although significantly outnumbered, the Perdanese attackers completely routed the defenders. (12,600 vs 13,300)}} | ||
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date =August 7, 2006| | date =August 7, 2006| | ||
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date =August 6, 2006| | date =August 6, 2006| | ||
article =[[Perdan]] has taken control of the rogue region of [[ | article =[[Perdan]] has taken control of the rogue region of [[Bescanon]]}} | ||
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date =August 5, 2006| | date =August 5, 2006| | ||
article =As part of the terms of a peace treaty [[Perdan]] has transferred control of [[ | article =As part of the terms of a peace treaty [[Perdan]] has transferred control of [[Bisciye]] to [[Itorunt]].}} | ||
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date =August 4, 2006| | date =August 4, 2006| | ||
article =Battle fought in [[ | article =Battle fought in [[Troyes]]! An expeditionary force of [[Perdan]]ese troops has struck into Troyes to intercept some freshly arrived forces of [[Sirion]] and [[Fontan]]. The Perdanese troops outnumbered and defeated the defenders. (5,800 vs 3,400) | ||
[[ | [[Bescanon]] has revolted against [[Fontan]] and declared itself independent.}} | ||
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date =August 3, 2006| | date =August 3, 2006| | ||
article =Battle in [[ | article =Battle in [[Beziers]]! The [[Perdan]]ese army attacks the forces of [[Ibladesh]] in Beziers. The Perdanese forces overran and defeated the invading forces of Ibladesh. (7,400 vs 6,500) | ||
Battle in [[ | Battle in [[Bescanon]]! The [[Perdan]]ese army continues to harass the retreating forces of [[Fontan]] and [[Sirion]]. The Perdanese forces vastly outnumbered the fleeing troops and quickly defeated them. (1,600 vs 7,200)}} | ||
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date =August 2, 2006| | date =August 2, 2006| | ||
article =Battle in [[ | article =Battle in [[Bescanon]]! The [[Perdan]]ese army chases the retreating forces of [[Fontan]] and [[Sirion]] into Bescanon. The Perdanese forces outnumbered the fleeing troops and quickly defeated them. (3,500 vs 2,600)}} | ||
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date =August 1, 2006| | date =August 1, 2006| | ||
article =Huge battle in [[ | article =Huge battle in [[Partora]]! The fighting in Partora continues as the [[Perdan]]ian reinforcements arrive. The attacking Perdanese forces outnumber the defending troops of [[Sirion]] and [[Fontan]] and achieve victory. Two Sirion and two Fontan nobles are captured during the battle. Lord Gadouha, former King of Perdan, is captured by the Sirion troops. (16,800 vs 12,500) | ||
Darmagro, a [[Sirion]]ite infiltrator has been deported to [[Atamara]]. | Darmagro, a [[Sirion]]ite infiltrator has been deported to [[Atamara]]. | ||
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Sigfried, an [[Ibladesh]]i infiltrator, has been deported to [[Beluaterra]]. | Sigfried, an [[Ibladesh]]i infiltrator, has been deported to [[Beluaterra]]. | ||
Sir Fighter, a rogue, was executed by Is Est in [[ | Sir Fighter, a rogue, was executed by Is Est in [[Hamadan]], capital of [[Yssaria]]. Fighter was previously banned from Yssaria for being a member of an aborted rebellion. | ||
Battle fought in [[ | Battle fought in [[Brive]]! The fleeing forces of [[Sirion]] and [[Fontan]] have attacked the [[Perdan]]ese forces cutting off their retreat. The defenders outnumbered and quickly defeated the attackers. (1,000 vs 2,000)}} | ||
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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. | for the triumph [of evil] is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke (attrib.) |
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