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However, King DeadAngel was vindicated in the long run with a profit of over 4000 gold from this tournament. Within a day of the end of the tournament and with the gold turned over to His Majesty, King DeadAngel promised to do several family investments in order to redistribute the gold among all the nobles of Minas Ithil who donated their tax money to holding the tournament. | However, King DeadAngel was vindicated in the long run with a profit of over 4000 gold from this tournament. Within a day of the end of the tournament and with the gold turned over to His Majesty, King DeadAngel promised to do several family investments in order to redistribute the gold among all the nobles of Minas Ithil who donated their tax money to holding the tournament. | ||
During this tournament, many beers where hoisted and many a noble made toasts to the rulers of the varied realms, but unfortunately, High Marshal (ASI) Doc's Revenge seemed to think that the amount of alcohol was woefully under maintained and unfilling. His body was saved from the uncomfortable state of | During this tournament, many beers where hoisted and many a noble made toasts to the rulers of the varied realms, but unfortunately, High Marshal (ASI) Doc's Revenge seemed to think that the amount of alcohol was woefully under maintained and unfilling. His body was saved from the uncomfortable state of sobriety by the timely arrival of the Arch Priest (ASI) Moses and Doc's Revenge's "secret stash". Moses spent many an hour in the bars of Shanandoah trying to restore Doc's Revenge to the bliss of drunkenness that Doc's Revenge so enjoys. | ||
But the main event was fast approaching and all the nobles where doing last minute training adjustments, which is where this reporter caught up with a "noble" of a new family - Thruk. When asked what he was doing, the reply was this; "Thruk bash heads here. Thruk practice hard so Mother Thruk be proud of Thruk." | But the main event was fast approaching and all the nobles where doing last minute training adjustments, which is where this reporter caught up with a "noble" of a new family - Thruk. When asked what he was doing, the reply was this; "Thruk bash heads here. Thruk practice hard so Mother Thruk be proud of Thruk." | ||
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In Sword fighting: | In Sword fighting: | ||
1st Place: Sir Kronos, Arch Priest of Carelia, Duke of Strombran | 1st Place: Sir Kronos, Arch Priest of Carelia, Duke of Strombran<br> | ||
2nd Place: Sir Herumor, Arch Priest of Darka, Baron of Mnt. Sinclair, Marshal of the army of Bisquez (and one of the longest titles I've ever seen!) | 2nd Place: Sir Herumor, Arch Priest of Darka, Baron of Mnt. Sinclair, Marshal of the army of Bisquez (and one of the longest titles I've ever seen!) | ||
In Jousting: | In Jousting: | ||
1st: Sir Vulcan, Royal Treasurer of Falasan, Duke of Barad Falas | 1st: Sir Vulcan, Royal Treasurer of Falasan, Duke of Barad Falas<br> | ||
2nd: Gregor, Count of Lyton | 2nd: Gregor, Count of Lyton | ||
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Atamara Times: Did you expect to win this tournament? <br> | Atamara Times: Did you expect to win this tournament? <br> | ||
Sir Kronos: To be honest, no, | Sir Kronos: To be honest, no, I was hoping for the jousting contest as I’ve been in the past to the final. Still i was expecting a good ranking in the swordfighting too. <br> | ||
AT: There have been some complaints over the years that the Academies are very slow to train in and closed all the time, what is your opinion of this and/or how did you overcome this in order to win? <br> | AT: There have been some complaints over the years that the Academies are very slow to train in and closed all the time, what is your opinion of this and/or how did you overcome this in order to win? <br> | ||
Kronos: This is true .I don’t believe in the academies and i avoid to be trained there. I do it only when i have nothing else to do or in times of peace. Still, if it wasn’t the battlefield, i would never have been here! If you want my opinion, forget the academies and go for the real thing! <br> | Kronos: This is true .I don’t believe in the academies and i avoid to be trained there. I do it only when i have nothing else to do or in times of peace. Still, if it wasn’t the battlefield, i would never have been here! If you want my opinion, forget the academies and go for the real thing! <br> | ||
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All of the champions are humble to a fault and worthy of the fame their victories have brought them, but not all nobles have those traits. After the tournament, as bets where settled and opponents from the tournament reunited, Paradigm, boasting after the tournament said this; "I hate Kronos to the guts..." | All of the champions are humble to a fault and worthy of the fame their victories have brought them, but not all nobles have those traits. After the tournament, as bets where settled and opponents from the tournament reunited, Paradigm, boasting after the tournament said this; "I hate Kronos to the guts..." | ||
One would have thought that getting beaten by the champion in the third round would have put a damper on Paradigm's mouth, but one would be mistaken (as anyone who has been in any sort of open space with an Atamaraian nobles, you know that they love to argue about anything from Da Goat to Abington finally putting down the peasant revolt in | One would have thought that getting beaten by the champion in the third round would have put a damper on Paradigm's mouth, but one would be mistaken (as anyone who has been in any sort of open space with an Atamaraian nobles, you know that they love to argue about anything from Da Goat to Abington finally putting down the peasant revolt in Suville). As the argument grew louder and more boisterous, more nobles came by to add their opinions to the mess. Finally, King Dead Angel3 had enough and ordered the City Guard to restore order and expel the noble Paradigm from the city limits. With the troublemaker gone, the other nobles soon packed up their belongings, winnings and new souvenirs for the long trek back to their home realms. | ||
It was, all in all, a wonderful tournament and the turnout was placed at 175 nobles from 13 separate realms. Considering the tournament that Ash Sea Island through about a week prior to this one, not a bad turnout. It was, however, slightly marred by the quarrel between Paradigm and Kronos about past actions and deeds. Putting that incident aside, the tournament was a success! | It was, all in all, a wonderful tournament and the turnout was placed at 175 nobles from 13 separate realms. Considering the tournament that Ash Sea Island through about a week prior to this one, not a bad turnout. It was, however, slightly marred by the quarrel between Paradigm and Kronos about past actions and deeds. Putting that incident aside, the tournament was a success! | ||
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EK | EK | ||
==Snakes and | ==Snakes and Intrigue in Darka== | ||
Some weeks ago rumours came out from Darka that the old | Some weeks ago rumours came out from Darka that the old Darkan veteran and hero Vinnie Van Eylen had been banned for high treason and only barely escaped Darka alive. This indeed promised a good story, after some investigation Atamara Times has managed unveil all and have even made exclusive interviews with the involved parties. It turns out that it all started with an overambitious, intriguer Ice Beam. | ||
In the beginning Ice did well as a | In the beginning Ice did well as a Darkan bureaucrat. After half a year he had managed to become Marquis of Rantire and only 3 months later he advanced to duke. But then it seemed he grew fat and greedy in his glory. He demanded more but as he set his eyes on the post of Arch Priest of Darka he forgot to look after his duchy. He tried to denounce the reigning Arch Priest of Darka, Herumor, publicly but failed completely as the Herumor showed everyone his incompetence in maintaining regions. The result was Ice got fined twice and threatened with a ban if he did not behave and work properly again. Apparently Ice did not understand the message and with his entourage of a few young nobles started to attack Herumor for every action he took as Arch Priest by constant protests. But with the help of influential nobles Herumor managed to weather the storm until the Darkan King, Murat Orim, cut through as the argument as the intrigue was beginning to influence their war with Talerium. This put an end to the fighting as both parties calmed down and Ice started to do his job and even softsoap Herumor. | ||
But this was not the end of the matter. Some time later word came from Rebel, Grand Justiciar of the enemy Talerium, that he feared for his colleague’s life. Under a torture after a battle it was discovered Vinnie had forwarded messages between Ice and his infamous brother Tank of Falasan. Tank is the founder of the shady assassinations guild, Black Mamba and it turned out that Ice was hiring them to assassinate Herumor. Vinnie even had fragments of the correspondence and Atamara Times is proud to be able to bring copies of these here: | But this was not the end of the matter. Some time later word came from Rebel, Grand Justiciar of the enemy Talerium, that he feared for his colleague’s life. Under a torture after a battle it was discovered Vinnie had forwarded messages between Ice and his infamous brother Tank of Falasan. Tank is the founder of the shady assassinations guild, Black Mamba and it turned out that Ice was hiring them to assassinate Herumor. Vinnie even had fragments of the correspondence and Atamara Times is proud to be able to bring copies of these here: | ||
Letter from Tank:<br> | |||
''Because of the additional risks, I'd ask 250 gold for the job done, if it is | ''Because of the additional risks, I'd ask 250 gold for the job done, if it is successful. Know you pay<br> not only to get someone taken out, but also for privacy, as your name will be kept secret under all<br> circumstances.''<br> | ||
reply from Ice:<br> | reply from Ice:<br> | ||
''Hm 250 gold, I should say this is a deal. I hope my name will be never heard and kept in privicy<br> 4-ever!''<br> | ''Hm 250 gold, I should say this is a deal. I hope my name will be never heard and kept in privicy<br> 4-ever!''<br> | ||
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''The money must be transferred within one week after Herumor has been taken out, and has to be<br> sent to Vinnie. I trust you that Vinnie will get the money in time, Ice. If not, you will notice the<br> Black Mamba is more powerful than you had expected. ''<br> | ''The money must be transferred within one week after Herumor has been taken out, and has to be<br> sent to Vinnie. I trust you that Vinnie will get the money in time, Ice. If not, you will notice the<br> Black Mamba is more powerful than you had expected. ''<br> | ||
reply from Ice:<br> | reply from Ice:<br> | ||
''I sparing at this time to get all your gold in time to your brother Vinnie. I won't dear the Black<br> Mamba, Tank will get his money in time ;) Btw, Herumor don't torture that much, almost never. Is<br> this a deal? 250 gold for stabbing | ''I sparing at this time to get all your gold in time to your brother Vinnie. I won't dear the Black<br> Mamba, Tank will get his money in time ;) Btw, Herumor don't torture that much, almost never. Is<br> this a deal? 250 gold for stabbing Herumor?<br>By the way when will he be stabbed?'' | ||
This obviously resulted in a ban of Ice but also of Vinnie as he had relayed the messages. So far we have not been able to get in contact with Ice as he has fled to Beluaterra. Vinnie we have talked to in his asylum in Drachenwald. He is in good mood though he obviously is bit remorseful of his brother Tank and Ice for dragging him into the intrigue. He says he trusted them and claims to have been totally unaware of the contents of the letters. <br><br> | This obviously resulted in a ban of Ice but also of Vinnie as he had relayed the messages. So far we have not been able to get in contact with Ice as he has fled to Beluaterra. Vinnie we have talked to in his asylum in Drachenwald. He is in good mood though he obviously is bit remorseful of his brother Tank and Ice for dragging him into the intrigue. He says he trusted them and claims to have been totally unaware of the contents of the letters. <br><br> | ||
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''AT: Yes I have noticed. Any results?''<br> | ''AT: Yes I have noticed. Any results?''<br> | ||
Tank: Well, I didn't expect much direct result. The purpose was to make it known to the wide world. I figure that quite worked. And I had a few new members lately, and I have hope to have another guildhouse built soon. <br> | Tank: Well, I didn't expect much direct result. The purpose was to make it known to the wide world. I figure that quite worked. And I had a few new members lately, and I have hope to have another guildhouse built soon. <br> | ||
''AT: Where do you have guild houses | ''AT: Where do you have guild houses by the way?''<br> | ||
Tank: Picnu, Winwich and Leohampton. <br> | Tank: Picnu, Winwich and Leohampton. <br> | ||
''AT: Don't you think that is a fairly restricted range? ''<br> | ''AT: Don't you think that is a fairly restricted range? ''<br> | ||
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''AT: Where are you hoping to get the new guild house? ''<br> | ''AT: Where are you hoping to get the new guild house? ''<br> | ||
Tank: You will find out when it's there | Tank: You will find out when it's there <br> | ||
''AT: Have you considered paying region lords to build you guild houses? ''<br> | ''AT: Have you considered paying region lords to build you guild houses? ''<br> | ||
Tank: Yes, I have. So far, all regional lords that joined have financed it | Tank: Yes, I have. So far, all regional lords that joined have financed it themselves. <br> | ||
''AT: You could also threaten them into building have you considered that an option? ''<br> | ''AT: You could also threaten them into building have you considered that an option? ''<br> | ||
Tank: I prefer to keep our region lords friendly. <br> | Tank: I prefer to keep our region lords friendly. <br> | ||
''AT: Have you so far had any successful assignments carried out? ''<br> | ''AT: Have you so far had any successful assignments carried out? ''<br> | ||
Tank: We haven't, but we aren't actively looking either. First things first, and for now we need more guildhouses before anything. That doesn't mean you can't contact us, but we're | Tank: We haven't, but we aren't actively looking either. First things first, and for now we need more guildhouses before anything. That doesn't mean you can't contact us, but we're definitely not fully operational. <br> | ||
''AT: So you have not been involved in the judge assassination attempts in Darka or | ''AT: So you have not been involved in the judge assassination attempts in Darka or Cagilan Empire? ''<br> | ||
Tank: I can't confirm nor deny that, for now. <br> | Tank: I can't confirm nor deny that, for now. <br> | ||
''AT: But you personally got the blame for the Darka one''<br> | ''AT: But you personally got the blame for the Darka one''<br> | ||
Tank: Blame for what? <br> | Tank: Blame for what? <br> | ||
''AT: The | ''AT: The incident that lead to the banning of Ice and your brother Vinnie''<br> | ||
Tank: It's a sad thing. Ice tried to contact us, but didn't know where to address me. So he asked my brother to forward letters, but he ended up tortured. Sad enough, but it has little to do with Black Mamba. <br> | Tank: It's a sad thing. Ice tried to contact us, but didn't know where to address me. So he asked my brother to forward letters, but he ended up tortured. Sad enough, but it has little to do with Black Mamba. <br> | ||
''AT: Well we have already talked about your brother so I will not go further into that. I have heard rumours that the price you offered to take out Herumor was quite low''<br> | ''AT: Well we have already talked about your brother so I will not go further into that. I have heard rumours that the price you offered to take out Herumor was quite low''<br> | ||
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''AT: When you are hired is it then just one attack or do you promise the requested result? ''<br> | ''AT: When you are hired is it then just one attack or do you promise the requested result? ''<br> | ||
Tank: It comes down to the same, but we promise a result. <br> | Tank: It comes down to the same, but we promise a result. <br> | ||
''AT: Ok, I am starting to run out of questions but I would like to ask one last. If for instance you where to take out a ruler how much would that cost? | ''AT: Ok, I am starting to run out of questions but I would like to ask one last. If for instance you where to take out a ruler how much would that cost? For example, the Falasan? ''<br> | ||
Tank: Like I said, in the future we'll have general prices for each realms, and such, publicly on the guild board. For now, you will have to negotiate for every case. I can't answer it just like that. <br> | Tank: Like I said, in the future we'll have general prices for each realms, and such, publicly on the guild board. For now, you will have to negotiate for every case. I can't answer it just like that. <br> | ||
''AT: Ok, now I come to think of it I have just one more. Will you take sides in wars without payment? Take | ''AT: Ok, now I come to think of it I have just one more. Will you take sides in wars without payment? Take for example the possible coming war Falasan might end up in. ''<br> | ||
Tank: We don't take sides without reasons. We won't take side because we believe one side is better than another, but maybe one side pisses us off. We aren't necessarily the holy neutrality. <br> | Tank: We don't take sides without reasons. We won't take side because we believe one side is better than another, but maybe one side pisses us off. We aren't necessarily the holy neutrality. <br> | ||
''Ok, then I think, I have enough to a nice little article. Thank you for your time. ''<br> | ''Ok, then I think, I have enough to a nice little article. Thank you for your time. ''<br> | ||
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“We have been looting Eston since day one of this war and we are still looting almost every turn. The question you should ask is why Eston who looked upon looting as a barbaric act done by savages without honour have abandon their path and turned themself into doing what they considered an act of pagans. <br><br> | “We have been looting Eston since day one of this war and we are still looting almost every turn. The question you should ask is why Eston who looked upon looting as a barbaric act done by savages without honour have abandon their path and turned themself into doing what they considered an act of pagans. <br><br> | ||
When in comes to "deep into BoM" I must laugh, they did step over our border only to get 75% of their forces | When in comes to "deep into BoM" I must laugh, they did step over our border only to get 75% of their forces crushed by our militia. They did win that battle to a higher price then any looting spree done by them could ever do. Lets face it, Eston know how to loot but they are not what I would call skilled in the fine art.” <br><br> | ||
It would indeed look like he is right as Norland have managed to gain control over Fiddleford where most of the fighting have taken place. <br><br> | It would indeed look like he is right as Norland have managed to gain control over Fiddleford where most of the fighting have taken place. <br><br> | ||
But it might be that we will soon see yet another full scale war on Atamara. Rumours speak of Cagilan Empire hiring Darka for an attack on another realm. Which realm this is one can only guess but a good one would be either Falasan or Drachenwald be course of the Tarasac dispute. Most would think that Cagilan Empire would be able to handle Drachenwald on their own but so far Falasan have been willing to help defend Drachenwald. Falasan on the other hand would be an equal opponent for Cagilan Empre and they would probably not attack them without help. As tension and armies thus build up along the Cagilan-Drachenwaldian border, speculations are circulating on other allies. Tara has long been under the protection of Cagilan Empire and it would be obvious for the Tarans to join in and see if they can retake their realm birthplace, Tarasac. Tara Times even reported that Cagilan Empire wanted to hand over Avrende to Tara, something that would greatly help in retaking Tarasac, but this was later dismissed. If Tara join the war it is most likely that Ash Sea Islands would pick up the war again that halved Tara and drove them back to Foda. But it is also likely that Ash Sea Islands will help their ally Falasan anyways. It is more doubtful what, another old ally of Falasan and Ash Sea Islands, Minas Ithil would do, as they would be far away from the actual fighting and so far have stayed calm. | But it might be that we will soon see yet another full scale war on Atamara. Rumours speak of Cagilan Empire hiring Darka for an attack on another realm. Which realm this is one can only guess but a good one would be either Falasan or Drachenwald be course of the Tarasac dispute. Most would think that Cagilan Empire would be able to handle Drachenwald on their own but so far Falasan have been willing to help defend Drachenwald. Falasan on the other hand would be an equal opponent for Cagilan Empre and they would probably not attack them without help. As tension and armies thus build up along the Cagilan-Drachenwaldian border, speculations are circulating on other allies. Tara has long been under the protection of Cagilan Empire and it would be obvious for the Tarans to join in and see if they can retake their realm birthplace, Tarasac. Tara Times even reported that Cagilan Empire wanted to hand over Avrende to Tara, something that would greatly help in retaking Tarasac, but this was later dismissed. If Tara join the war it is most likely that Ash Sea Islands would pick up the war again that halved Tara and drove them back to Foda. But it is also likely that Ash Sea Islands will help their ally Falasan anyways. It is more doubtful what, another old ally of Falasan and Ash Sea Islands, Minas Ithil would do, as they would be far away from the actual fighting and so far have stayed calm. <br> | ||
The recent alliances between Carelia and | |||
The recent alliances between Carelia and RedSpan could mean. If RedSpan decides to join in on the fun against Falasan then Abington is likely to respond and draw Carelia into it also. Then we would have a full scale world war on Atamara. Only realm that you cannot tell what will do is Talerium. They are allied to Cagilan Empire and have recently ended the war with Darka but the only realm that actively helped them in that war was Drachenwald. So if Drachenwald enters the war Talerium might find themselves in a dilemma. But this is just a worst case scenario. It is most likely that the potential war will just be between 4-5 realms and be fairly even. One thing is sure though; the coming weeks will be very interesting. | |||
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