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Baron Severn Tames Bitana

The newest addition to Darka, Bitana, was until recently a lawless and desolate region plagued by rogues and bandits. Under the firm hand of Baron Severn Da Hadez, with much assistance from the Darkan home-guard, it has been transformed into a productive and peaceful region. Baron Severn's faith in the people of the region, illustrated by his moving his entire household there immediately upon appointment, is said to have done much for the morale and loyalty of the peasents living there and his firm but fair justice has been instrumental in the taming of the region.

Baroness Erisha Steps Down as Judiciar

Baroness Erisha Da Hadez has stepped down from her position as Grand Justiciar of Oritolon in order to concentrate on the military defense of Oritolon and her duties as Baroness of Iglavik.

Baron Balian Appointed Marshal

The former Marshal of the Army of Brackhead, Sir Derack the Daring, has replaced Sir Raud as the Minister of Defense of Norland. Baron Balian has been asked to fill the vacancy this creates, becoming the Marshal of the Army of Brackhead. Lord Balian is rumoured to have been surprised by the request but has gladly accepted the opportunity to become second-in-command of Norland's army.

Baroness Erisha Re-elected

Winning over a third of the vote Baroness Erisha has been re-elected as Grand Judiciar of Oritolon in The Colonies.

Lord Balian Appointed Baron of Moramroth

In an unexpected turn of events Lord Balian has been appointed as the temporary Baron of Moramroth, a region which Norland have only just won back from Eston. Situated high in the mountains between the two realms Moramroth is of great strategic importance to both sides of the war and has changed hands many times during this conflict. Lord Balian will control Moramroth while it's permenant lord, Lord Peny, helps with the war effort.

Lord Severn Completes Move to Bitana

With the arrival of his ailing father the move of the Da Hadez family to Bitana is complete. Many of the household's servants have chosen to stay in Azzal although Lord Severn maintains that with the smaller household in rural Bitana this was both inevitable and neccessary. Rumors abound that those left behind were mainly those loyal to his half-brother Balian and that Severn has deliberately shunned them in order to strengthen his claim to the Da Hadez legacy and his place at the head of the Da Hadez family. It is thought that Lord Luthor Da Hadez will shortly announce the transfer of his authority and chattels to Severn who has until now only been the de-facto head of the family.

Lord Severn Appointed Baron of Bitana

In a controversial move Lord Severn has stepped-down as Count of Eurotan in order to take-up the position of Baron of the formerly rogue region of Bitania. His household is being moved on short notice from Eurotan. His motives for this move are unclear; some believe he relishes the challenge of taming a wild realm and building a civilised and stable Darkan region while those who still harbour loyalties to his exiled half-brother Balian suspect that Severn believes Balian will be less likely to attempt a coup now that Severn has moved his household away from their homelands of Siver and Eurotan.

Lord Balian Humiliates Lord Lukas

Despite his near fatal defeat in a gruelling duel to the death with reknowned swordsman Lord Lukas of Eston a bare fortnight ago Lord Balian faced him again today in the rocky Moramroth mountains. Rising to Lord Lukas' taunts and challenges he again stood opposite him him in a duel to the death. On this occasion, however, Lord Balian was rested and uninjured prior to the contest. Despite his prowess with a blade Lord Lukas was unable to better Balian's superior tactics and surrendered, uninjured, almost immediately.

Lady Erisha Thriving In The Colonies

A letter sent from Lady Erisha Da Hadez to her father reveals that not only has she been made Baroness of the mountain region of Iglavik but has also recently been elected as Grand Justiciar of Oritolon. She also commands a respected infantry unit in the Oritolon Army. Baroness Erisha spends what little time these duties leave her studying and documenting the history and culture of Oritolon.

Lord Balian Cheats Death

For months Lord Balian has been based in the Moramroth mountains organising scouting parties into Eston lands. When Eston forces threatened an assault on Moramroth Lord Balian was unwilling to leave the small band of militia to their fate without noble leadership and so chose to stand his ground against an invading army some three times greater than the defending forces.

Despite the overwhelming odds, the loss of his entire bodyguard and the decimation of the militia Lord Balian survived the initial bloody onslaught only to lose a vicious and gruelling duel to the death with Lord Lukas of Eston, who is said (albiet by himself) to be the greatest swordsman in Atamara.

Assumed to be dead, the gravely wounded Lord Balian was found buried under the corpses of his fallen brethren on a corpse-cart by his healers and was smuggled to safety and slowly eased back from the brink of death.

Battered, scarred and missing an eye he has apparently now left the mountains, his destination and fate unknown.

Lord Severn Encourages Households To Mingle

Lord Severn Da Hadez, acting head of the House Da Hadez, has ordered that family members as well as the household staff and guards be rotated between the family homes in Eurotan and Azzal to promote co-operation and unity between the Da Hadez households.

Lord Severn Adopts A Son

Following the recent death of Luchia Garilith Lord Severn Da Hadez, acting head of the House Da Hadez, has officially adopted her five-year-old son, Karith Garilith, as his own. After the death of her husband in a particularly bloody campaign Luchia Garilith served Darka single-mindedly in her role as horse trainer; preparing the best of the local horses to be sent to cavalry training centres. The birth of her son some years later caused some mild speculation about the identity of the father but this faded swiftly. Luchia and her son prospered although whether this was with outside assistance from an absent father was never known.

Lady Erisha Leaves for the Colonies

Lady Erisha Da Hadez is to leave the newly estalished Da Hadez household in Azzal for the distant shores of The Colonies. It is not known when she will return.

Severn Da Hadez Appointed Count of Eurotan

Lord Severn has been appointed Count of Eurotan in a move that has dismayed those in the Dutchy of Siver that still support his newly exiled brother Balian's claim to the Da Hadez legacy. This appointment greatly strengthens Lord Severn's hand in the Dutchy of Siver.

Da Hadez Household Moved to Azzal

Citing the need for better care for his ailing father Lord Severn Da Hadez has officially moved the Da Hadez householt to Darka's capital city Azzal. Lord Luthor and the bulk of the household will live in the newly established household while Lord Severn will maintain a presence in the old family home in Eurotan.

Lord Balian Da Hadez Exiled

The people of Siver and Eutotan are still in shock following the events of the past few days. It has become clear that Lord Balian Da Hadez attempted to murder his younger brother Severn in his sleep. It is thought that this was the ultimate result of a long-standing but well hidden power struggle within the family. Lord Balian was last seen being manhandled onto on a trade ship in shackles by the Da Hadez Family guard. It has been made known that he has been exiled from Darka on pain of death and disowned by the Da Hadez Family. This dramatic event leaves Lord Severn heir to the Da Hadez Household.

Rumours

Rumours are circulating that during the recent brutal occupation of Moramroth by Eston forces Balian Da Hadez, Baron of Moramroth, was approached with an offer to betray Norland and join Eston under favourable terms. It is unlikely to be a coincidence that by the next morning Moramroth was knee-deep in the remains of the occupying Eston forces.

It has been alleged that Balian Da Hadez has run up such a large bar tab in the taverns around Brackhead that the local militia have been ordered to detain him on sight. When questioned about this by a scribe collecting material for a popular public newsletter Commander Rath Hammergrip, acting head of the Brackhead militia, opined; "Yeah right! Me and who's army!"

Many in of the inner court in Azzal are speculating in private that Lord Severn's newly adopted son may in fact be his natural son; the result of a youthful affair with his riding instructor.

Some of those in Eurotan who still support the exiled Balian Da Hadez claim that the boy is in fact his son.

Speculation continues as to the health of Lord Luthor Da Hadez. He is said to be weak and tired but otherwise well.