The Rampant Lion

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.

The only thing necessary for the triumph [of evil] is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke (attrib.)

Commentary    September 11, 2006    Old Rancaguan Invasion Fails In a move that has long been expected, the army of Old Rancagua has launched an invasion of the Kalmar Islands. What was not exepected, however, was the crushing defeat of the Old Rancaguan army. It seems that the Old Rancaguan army was having problems coordinating the movement of their forces, resulting in the attackers arriving in piecemal, instead of in a massed attack. The first wave of Old Rancaguan attackers was met with more than twice their number in defenders. With the initial wave of attackers rapidly vanquished, the defending Kalmarians sent even more defenders to the shores of Stora. It is not yet clear why the Old Rancaguans continued on with the attack in a second wave. They were clearly outnumbered, and had no hope of victory. The second wave mustered only slightly more attackers than the first, but the defenders summoned even more reinforcements. The second wave was also outnumbered, and the Old Rancaguans received a second bitter defeat. This is becoming a disturbing trend for Old Rancgua. They have been routinely beaten by a smaller, poorer realm. Is it a lack of coordination? Lack of motivation? Lack of combat experience?    September 4, 2006    In two very sad days for Perdan, Lord Rattler, count of dimwood, was killed in action while fighting in Bescanon. He was a gentle, quiet, but generous man, and all he wanted to do was show his families fighting blood to all realms. But, that isn't the only loss we mourn, for two more knights have died. Gloin, and Pete of the. They were both fantastic nobles of Perdan with undying loyalty to the realm. They will be sorely missed. Fingers have already been pointed at Nobles who did not move. Of course this is a reason for Rattlers, Gloin and Pete of the's terrible losses. But one shouldn't be so quick to pick out his friend, instead he should look out with hate at the enemy. We killed two Fontanese heroes, and they take three. How many more lives will be taken before this war ends? --Atticus		The News September 11, 2006 Battle fought in Troyes! The army of Perdan has attacked the forces of Sirion and Fontan. The attackers vastly outnumbered the defenders and quickly defeated them. (15,800 vs 3,100) September 10, 2006 Huge battle fought in Aestus! The Yssarian army has attacked the Caligan army. The attackers were outnumbered, but still managed to overcome the defenders. (5,000 vs 6,000) Itorunt has taken control of the rogue region o fClermont. September 9, 2006 Huge battle fought in Stora! The army of Old Rancagua has attacked the army of the Kalmar Islands in Stora. The attackers were vastly out numbered and quickly defeated. (4,000 vs 10,000) A second huge battle is fought in Stora! The army of Old Rancagua again attacks the army of the Kalmar Islands in Stora. In a repeat of the previous battle, the attackers were again vastly out numbered and quickly defeated. (5,000 vs 12,000) September 7, 2006 Yssaria has taken control of Aestus, a former rogue region. Huge battle fought in Woolton! The army of Perdan has attacked the army of Ibladesh. The attackers overwhelmed and defeated the defenders. Sir Xylon, Baron of Ar Raqqah, Marshal of the army of Ibladesh was killed in the battle. (13,300 vs 12,600) September 4, 2006 Huge battle fought in Bescanon! The forces of Perdan have attacked the forces of Fontan and Sirion, who are attempting to take control of Bescanon. The attackers were outnumbered and defeated. In the process, the invading forces were severely damaged. Lord Rattler of Perdan, Count of Dimwood, was killed during the battle.(20,000 vs 25,000) Summoning additional troops, the army of Perdan again attacks the invasion forces of Fontan and Sirion in Bescanon. Although the attackers were defeated, the remaining defending forces are decimated, and forced to retreat. The takeover is stopped. Gloin and Pete, knights of Perdan, were killed in the battle. Lord Kerwyn of Perdan, Count of Beziers, was seriously wounded. (8,250 vs 9,850) September 3, 2006 Huge battle fought in Aestus! The forces of Yssaria have attacked the forces of Caligus. The forces were evenly matched, and the attackers won. (5,000 vs 5,000) September 3, 2006 The people of Aestus have revolted and declared independence from Yssaria! September 2, 2006 Yssaria has siezed control of Sordidus from Caligus. The region is handed over to Light of Fountain. September 1, 2006 Itorunt has taken control of Az Zarqua, a former rogue region.