 January 19, 2007
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| News of the Liberation
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| The war to liberate the Kalmar islands from the infestation of the occupying forces proceeds on schedule and according to plans. With the liberation of Venas complete, the Perdanese forces have moved on and begun the takeover of Bastad. The regions are relatively barren, unproductive, and unpopulated due to the gross mismanagement on the part of the Avamarian occupational government. Wresting these poor regions from their grasp is the first step in the long road to restoring the islands to their full capacity.
Scout reports of Chaos Temple provide a very revealing insight into the state of things in that enigmatic stronghold. The population of the stronghold, normally in the thousands, has been reduced to a mere 42 commoners! Historical records obtained by our scouts show that the population levels in the past have gotten down as low as 35! We can only guess at the horrible conditions in the stronghold that could have driven the population so low. Rumours speak of press gangs roaming the city, searching for every last living being and forcing them to bear arms against the liberating forces of Perdan and Itorunt.
In other news, the liberation forces of Old Rancagua and Sirion have completed the destruction of the military infrastructure of Avamar Selective. All recruiting centers on Kalmar Island have been torn down. This will prevent the vanquished usurpers from forcing any more peasants into their poorly trained armies. With their capital city and two remaining regions occupied by Old Rancaguan and Sirion troops, the destruction of Avamar Selective is surely close at hand.
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| January 19, 2007
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| "Equality" in KI a farce!
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| Arch Priestess Balkeese has her hands full with a prison full of Kalmar Island citizens. As known island-wide these citizens are not known for their silent, gentle nature. The most notorious prisoner is Lady Donna Ragna who was captured suspiciously traveling into Venas unaccompanied.
Rumour has reported that Judge Ch'in demanded her release due to her noble and royal blood line and the 'honourability' of the war. When Arch Priestess Balkeese opened negotiations, the proud Judge refused to barter, and demanded her immediate and unconditional release.
In a twist, Donna Ragna agreed that she shouldn't receive special treatment and that as a member of her people all the nobless of KI should be released together. In fact, Donna Ragna decreed that the only thing that Royal blood was good for was getting theater tickets.
What is ironic is that Donna Ragna only found it in herself to demand the release of all of her countrymen after she was imprisoned. Before she was imprisoned herself she cared not one damn bit about how many of her nobles were in prison. Arch Priestess Balkeese has reported that not a single message from her, Kalmar Island's judge, or any single "Kalmarian" inquiring as to the safety or freedom of their countrymen was received.
To me, that fact alone gives the lie to all Kalmar's words of equality. Rumour has it that Donna Ragna will be offered the accommodation of Perdan's dungeons for awhile longer so that she can take the opportunity to think long and hard about her "equality", and the complete lack of respect and regard she has for her countrymen.
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| January 18, 2007
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| Mistaken Identity!
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| During the recent over-running of Perdan soil with naked Gymnastics priests, a case of mistaken identity occurred. General ][osferatu glimpsed a flash of skin, averted his eyes (those Gymnastics priests aren't attractive) and ordered the arrest of Priestess Tabatha. Once the mistake was realised Lady Tabatha was released from prison and the General offered her a donation for her troubles. Most likely she'll be rethinking her wardrobe.
Along the same lines, the peasants of the southern island have rejoiced in being freed from the sight of the nude priests trying to spread their self-serving, juvenile religion. They have embraced the freedom and honesty of Perdan with open arms.
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| January 15, 2007
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| Undead Horde Attack Perdan City!
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| The common folk of Perdan have fled from their homes to the safety of the walls of Perdan city at the sudden appearance of a massive horde of undead! Reports indicate that the horde of undead, numbering nearly 500 of the foul creatures, have been pillaging and marauding across the countryside. The horde is expected reach Perdan city in mere hours. Duke Nightmare and many more staunch defenders have rushed to the walls to prepare for the assault.
Update:After a full day of fighting, the undead horde was defeated. Many noble warriors of Perdan lost their lives fighting off the rampaging horde. They shall be hailed as heroes for making the ultimate sacrifice for their realm.
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| January 15, 2007
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| Old Rancagua Regains Control
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| It seems as if the common fold of Kazan, Kazakh, and Juazeiro were not too happy to learn that they owed allegiance to Avamar Selective. The common folk of these regions rose up in revolt against their new masters and initiated their own friendly take over of the regions to return themselves to the ownership of Old Rancagua. The revolts were quick and orderly. All three regions rapidly threw off the yoke of the usurpers, and are now firmly back under the wing of Old Rancagua.
It has been determined that the so-called nobles of Avamar Selective did not assault the rightful lords of the region prior to taking control. Instead, they bribed the officials in the regions to hand control over to Avamar Selective, while the rightful lords were still seated! This incurred tremendous expenses on the part of the usurpers. Our sources indicate that nearly 24,000 gold was spent in forgeries and bribes. While their control of the regions was short-lived, Avamar Selective still maintains their claim that they have a legitimate right tot he regions. This could have some long-term effects on the production and usefulness of the regions to Old Rancagua.
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| January 12, 2007
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| Deceit and Corruption Abounds
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| In a maneuver that surprised the East Continent yesterday, Bladesinger of Avamar Selective bribed public officials and bought the titles to the region of Kazan out from under the nose of Old Rancagua, and added it to the list of regions that owe fealty to Avamar Selective. Although expensive, the maneuver was only a hinting of things to come. Mere hours later Chancellor Amreadil of Avamar Selective moved into the city of Kazakh and bribed the officials in the city to declare him as the rightful Duke of Kazakh! Amreadil reportedly spent nearly 8,000 gold on bribes before he managed to convince the local officials to risk their lives on the forging of the official document. After the deception was discovered, it was too late. The officials perpetrating the act were nowhere to be found, and Avamar Selective had already taken possession of the region. Old Rancagua is expected to rapidly retake control of the city, but the shadow of the claim by Avamar Selective will have long lasting effects on the productivity of the region.
Update: Lady Althea of Avamar Selective has now bought the title of Juazeiro away from Old Rancagua. It is believed that assassins from Avamar Selective are attacking the regional lords of Old Rancagua in order to clear the titles so the region lordships can be bought. This string of region losses will surely be extremely damaging to Old Rancagua.
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| January 6, 2007
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| Perdan and Itorunt March to War!
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| The armies of Perdan and Itorunt have joined together and sailed to war! Yesterday morning, the armies of both of the realms put to sea from the Perdan Mines for Venas. The expeditionary force is ultimately bound for the realm of Kalmar Islands to liberate it from the occupying government. Resistance is already being met in the form of infiltrator activity delaying travel. With the long travel times across the islands, it remains to be see how much of an effect this will have on the invasion forces. As expected, the defenders have decided to retreat behind the walls of Chaos Temple and await the assault. This is typical of the tactics used by Kalmar Islands and Avamar Selective against the invasion forces of Old Rancagua, Sirion, and Fontan. It will take much work from the Marshals of the invasion force to coordinate the arrival times of the multitude of troops. But if it can be done properly, the attackers should have no trouble overwhelming the defenders.
Update: January 7, Perdan has declared war on the Kalmar Islands.
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