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| width="100%" valign = "top" style="background:#fff3af;" |<u>'''''April 27, 1010'''''</u> | |||
<center>'''A Triumph in Grehk: the Victorious Campaign'''</center><br> | |||
With the triumphant host of the south now returning with a wreath of victory from its occupation of southern Enweil after obliterating the imperial horde in Elloranaal, we can begin to see the true depth of our victory, and clearly spot the cracks in the foundation of Enweilian hegemony. The impressive array of Southern information-gathering has revealed that this recent campaign, beyond being a crushing defeat for Enweil's army, has left their realm in disarray, and revealed their rhetoric as fraudulent. Several days after the [[Riombaran Herald/Battles/Elloranaal|Battle of Thousand Swords]], Enweil has begun to recruit again with the tax gold that piled up while they were on campaign: yet even with their recruitment in full swing, they still have less military strength than at the low ebb of their last campaign, which readers will remember was also a defeat for Enweil when we drove their marauders from the Republican Isles. The South has barely begun to re-arm its paladins, and yet we still field greater military strength than a resurgent Enweilian swarm. | |||
Yet this was not our only victory. Aside from the fact that we are currently holding six Enweilian nobles in prison, and wounded about six others including Handkor Zotral and Nicolas Chenier, there remain a few lost Enweilians within our grasp. Handkor himself was last spotted trapped in the mountains of Bym, alone, his monarchial retinue destroyed, he himself is reported to be lying sick in some cave hideout. So much for the glory of Enweil. | |||
Yet even that would not complete our victory. Were our victory only a fleeting tactical victory, and a few imprisonments and woundings, we should count it good, but it would not be the sign that Beluaterra needs of the impending doom of Enweil. There is such a sign, however. Many may remember Enweil's offer to the Dominion of Alluran to give them food, to provide for them: such an offer has now been exposed as dubious, at best. Recent scout reports from Fwuvoghor reveal starvation in that city: if Enweil cannot even feed its own cities, how can they possibly offer food to allies? Of course, this starvation may be a recent thing: the lethargic behemoth of Enweil shrinks every day from its wealthy heights of a few weeks ago. Indeed, today, Enweil's income is the lowest on record, perhaps revealing weakness and inability to maintain their own realm, but also testifying to the effectiveness of the unified Southern campaign of robbing the Enweilian nobles of their ill-deserved revenues. | |||
Overwhelming defeat on the field, large-scale imprisonment and incapacitations, and a faltering economy: and Enweil still will proclaim its own glory? Truly, optimism may be Enweil's most positive trait. In Grehk today, however, the clear-eyed hosts of Riombara, and the victorious army of the Dominion in Eno, have much to celebrate: and even more to win on the fields of tomorrow's battles. | |||
''~ [[Vellos Family/Hireshmont|Hireshmont Vellos]], Priest of [[Qyrvaggism]]'' | |||
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The glorious day in [[Elloranaal]] saw the acts of heroism and chivalry of the allied host. Such skillfulness in battle has rarely been seen and the grandeur [[Riombara]] boasts herself with was well deserved. Riombara was proud to have been a part of this battle by bringing the majority of the force and fighting like lions. Every single of the Highborn has been a sheer display of a knight in his splendor and greatness. With the sun in their eyes and on the wings of glory the Riombaran swords were piercing through the [[Enweil|Enweilian]] ranks like a scythe pierces through the grass. The entire South is burning with optimism and invincibility for this magnificent victory, and the great feast is prepared for the victorious Riombaran cohorts once they return home. | The glorious day in [[Elloranaal]] saw the acts of heroism and chivalry of the allied host. Such skillfulness in battle has rarely been seen and the grandeur [[Riombara]] boasts herself with was well deserved. Riombara was proud to have been a part of this battle by bringing the majority of the force and fighting like lions. Every single of the Highborn has been a sheer display of a knight in his splendor and greatness. With the sun in their eyes and on the wings of glory the Riombaran swords were piercing through the [[Enweil|Enweilian]] ranks like a scythe pierces through the grass. The entire South is burning with optimism and invincibility for this magnificent victory, and the great feast is prepared for the victorious Riombaran cohorts once they return home. | ||
The next few days saw a many skirmishes in [[Thromegor]] and [[Lopa]] where the majority of the Enweilian nobles have been captured in battle and locked in the dungeons. The imperial losses keep cumulating on and on as every new days brings more and more damage to their routed army. Their arrival to [[Fengen]] will be bitter and their desire for retribution great, but our armies stand ready to defeat the gods themselves. | The next few days saw a many skirmishes in [[Thromegor]] and [[Lopa]] where the majority of the Enweilian nobles have been captured in battle and locked in the dungeons. The imperial losses keep cumulating on and on as every new days brings more and more damage to their routed army. Their arrival to [[Fengen]] will be bitter and their desire for retribution great, but our armies stand ready to defeat the gods themselves if need be. | ||
''~ [[Gryphonheart Family/Tristan|Tristan Gryphonheart]], Viscount of [[Cjelegy]]'' | ''~ [[Gryphonheart Family/Tristan|Tristan Gryphonheart]], Viscount of [[Cjelegy]]'' |
Latest revision as of 20:55, 27 April 2010
Issue 3 - April 2010. Price: 2 silver. |
April 27, 1010
With the triumphant host of the south now returning with a wreath of victory from its occupation of southern Enweil after obliterating the imperial horde in Elloranaal, we can begin to see the true depth of our victory, and clearly spot the cracks in the foundation of Enweilian hegemony. The impressive array of Southern information-gathering has revealed that this recent campaign, beyond being a crushing defeat for Enweil's army, has left their realm in disarray, and revealed their rhetoric as fraudulent. Several days after the Battle of Thousand Swords, Enweil has begun to recruit again with the tax gold that piled up while they were on campaign: yet even with their recruitment in full swing, they still have less military strength than at the low ebb of their last campaign, which readers will remember was also a defeat for Enweil when we drove their marauders from the Republican Isles. The South has barely begun to re-arm its paladins, and yet we still field greater military strength than a resurgent Enweilian swarm. Yet this was not our only victory. Aside from the fact that we are currently holding six Enweilian nobles in prison, and wounded about six others including Handkor Zotral and Nicolas Chenier, there remain a few lost Enweilians within our grasp. Handkor himself was last spotted trapped in the mountains of Bym, alone, his monarchial retinue destroyed, he himself is reported to be lying sick in some cave hideout. So much for the glory of Enweil. Yet even that would not complete our victory. Were our victory only a fleeting tactical victory, and a few imprisonments and woundings, we should count it good, but it would not be the sign that Beluaterra needs of the impending doom of Enweil. There is such a sign, however. Many may remember Enweil's offer to the Dominion of Alluran to give them food, to provide for them: such an offer has now been exposed as dubious, at best. Recent scout reports from Fwuvoghor reveal starvation in that city: if Enweil cannot even feed its own cities, how can they possibly offer food to allies? Of course, this starvation may be a recent thing: the lethargic behemoth of Enweil shrinks every day from its wealthy heights of a few weeks ago. Indeed, today, Enweil's income is the lowest on record, perhaps revealing weakness and inability to maintain their own realm, but also testifying to the effectiveness of the unified Southern campaign of robbing the Enweilian nobles of their ill-deserved revenues. Overwhelming defeat on the field, large-scale imprisonment and incapacitations, and a faltering economy: and Enweil still will proclaim its own glory? Truly, optimism may be Enweil's most positive trait. In Grehk today, however, the clear-eyed hosts of Riombara, and the victorious army of the Dominion in Eno, have much to celebrate: and even more to win on the fields of tomorrow's battles. ~ Hireshmont Vellos, Priest of Qyrvaggism
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