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| article = Supreme Judge Chi'n of the [[Kalmar Islands]] was captured today by [[Perdan]]ese patrols while traveling through [[East Continent/Bastad|Bastad]]. Chi'n made news across the entire East Island last week by torturing Sir Sinebrychoff of Perdan, who was captured while traveling through [[East Continent/Chaos Temple|Chaos Temple]]. Sir Sinebrychoff carried no ban in the Islands, as Chi'n himself had lifted a ban mere days earlier.}}
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| headline =Arrest of All Gymnist Priests Ordered in Perdan|
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| article =Arch Priestess [[Indirik Family/Balkeese|Balkeese Indirik]] has issued a standing order for the arrest of all priests of [[Gymnistism]] in [[Perdan]]ese lands. The order was sent out following the mass rioting of common folk in [[East Continent/Bastad|Bastad]] at the urgings of the Gymnist priests. Several of these priests have been returning to Perdan lands following repeated attempts to convince them otherwise, including lengthy stays in the dungeons. It has become increasingly obvious as time goes by that these priests of Gymnistism are merely tools of the occupational government of the Islands, and are being used in a futile attempt to prop up their failing government. Their actions are clearly against the best interests of the common folk they claim to represent, and have resulted in the deaths of of over 100 commoners. As a result, no priests of Gymnistism will be allowed in Perdanese lands. Any of their priests caught trespassing in Perdan will be harshly punished.}}
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| date =January 29, 2007|
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| headline =Island Liberation Proceeding on Schedule|
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| article =Yesterday, the liberation forces of [[Perdan]] freed another region from the clutches of the occupational government of the [[Kalmar Islands]]. [[East Continent/Lundel|Lundel]] is the last of the three regions on the southernmost of the island chain that surrounds [[East Continent/Kalmar Bay|Kalmar Bay]] to recognize Perdan as their lawful rulers. The realm of Avamar Selective is currently in even worse shape than Kalmar Islands. Avamar Selective, while also reduced to a mere two regions, is currently undergoing a takeover of their capital city at the hands of [[Old Rancagua]]. The takeover has been running for several days, and is sure to be completed soon.}}
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| headline =Hiding Behind the Skirts of a Priest|
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| article =Over the course of the past several weeks, Perdan has slowly, but surely, been taking control of the southernmost of the Kalmar Islands. In this time, a rather interesting pattern has emerged. The military forces of the [[Kalmar Islands]] have refused to meet the military forces of [[Perdan]] in a battle on the open fields. The few nobles brave enough to meet the army of Perdan have quickly been outnumbered and surrendered. Most of them have, in fact, declared their opposition to the occupational government, and abandoned their former Island masters. And while their regions are inexorably liberated from their ruinous, clutching fingers, the occupational forces sit behind their walls and press more and more commoners into forced military service. Every commoner with two legs and at least one arm is given a sword or a knife and sent to man the formidable walls of [[East Continent/Chaos Temple|Chaos Temple]]. But even with hundreds of troops manning the walls, the nobles of the Kalmar Islands still refuse to sally forth to defend their realm through strength of arms. What do they do instead? They send priests. Naked priests.
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| date =January 23, 2007|
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| headline =Bastad Liberated!|
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| article =The common folk of [[East Continent/Bastad|Bastad]] have finally recognized the error of their ways and thrown off the yoke of the occupational government of the Islands. Bastad has declared their loyalty to [[Perdan]]. The current takeover of [[East Continent/Lundel|Lundel]] is proceeding well, with more Perdanese troops on the way. It is expected that the southern island will soon be completely under the control of Perdan. News from [[Old Rancagua]] brings word that [[East Continent/Stora|Stora]] is also expected to fall soon, giving Old Rancagua a foothold on the easter island.}}
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| date =January 19, 2007|
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| article = 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 [[East Continent/Venas|Venas]] complete, the Perdanese forces have moved on and begun the takeover of [[East Continent/Bastad|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.
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| Scout reports of [[East Continent/Chaos Temple|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]].
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| date =January 19, 2007|
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| headline ="Equality" in KI a farce!|
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| article =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.
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| headline =Mistaken Identity!|
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| article = During the recent over-running of Perdan soil with naked [[Gymnistism|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.
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| article =The common folk of [[East Continent/Perdan|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.
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| headline =Old Rancagua Regains Control|
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| article =It seems as if the common fold of [[East Continent/Kazan|Kazan]], [[East Continent/Kazakh|Kazakh]], and [[East Continent/Juazeiro|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.
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| headline =Deceit and Corruption Abounds|
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| article =In a maneuver that surprised the East Continent yesterday, Bladesinger of [[Avamar Selective]] bribed public officials and bought the titles to the region of [[East Continent/Kazan|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 [[East Continent/Kazakh|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.
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| article =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 [[East Continent/Perdan Mines|Perdan Mines]] for [[East Continent/Venas|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 [[East Continent/Chaos Temple|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.
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| article = Huge battle fought in [[East Continent/Chaos Temple|Chaos Temple]]! The armies of [[Perdan]] and [[Itorunt]] combined in an assault on the stronghold, defended by [[Kalmar Islands]] and [[Avamar Selective]]. The attackers were defeated due to large travel delays with the arriving troops and the level 5 fortifications of the stronghold. Lord Garrick, Royal Treasurer of [[Itorunt]] was killed during the battle. (22,002 vs 14,161)}} | | article = Huge battle fought in [[East Continent/Chaos Temple|Chaos Temple]]! The armies of [[Perdan]] and [[Itorunt]] combined in an assault on the stronghold, defended by [[Kalmar Islands]] and [[Avamar Selective]]. The attackers were defeated due to large travel delays with the arriving troops and the level 5 fortifications of the stronghold. Lord Garrick, Royal Treasurer of [[Itorunt]] was killed during the battle. (22,002 vs 14,161)}} |
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| article =[[Perdan]] has seized control of [[East Continent/Lundel|Lundel]] from the [[Kalmar Islands]].}}
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