Obsidian News/March 1011 - Issue

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Date: Updated Daily Huge Battle Fought Rumours spread and tales are sung about a huge battle in Abadan: Ibladesh vs. Caligus Estimated strengths: 940 men vs. 1200 men The Grand Legion of Sartan (Ibladesh), sponsored by Helena Dacara, Duchess of Ibladesh, were led into battle by Marshal Evalyn Treaty. The Imperial Guard (Ibladesh), sponsored by Theuderik Cuvelier, Pontifex of Ibladesh, were led into battle by Marshal Kazimir Lev Nikolaevich Myshkin. The Caligus' Golden Talons (Caligus), sponsored by Dobromir Menethil, King of Caligus, Ambassador of Caligus, were led into battle by Marshal Elisedd Deytheur. The Caligus Red Gryphons (Caligus), sponsored by Cuthbert Von Ulthuan, Duke of Hamadan, were led into battle by Marshal Katarina Tranquilli. Kazimir Lev Nikolaevich Myshkin, Duke of Castle Ubent, Marshal of the Imperial Guard is spotted reading from the Old Compendium of Betrayal. Immanuel Cuvelier, Earl of Zawr is spotted reading from the Ornate Book of Abundance. Kazimir Lev Nikolaevich Myshkin, Duke of Castle Ubent, Marshal of the Imperial Guard is spotted wearing the Ucdauh's Plate Mail of the Kings. Hilda Utengar (Dame of Sordidus, Caligus) was seriously wounded by Autrey Bendix's unit. Rohnen Veritas, High Marshal of Caligus was seriously wounded by Dropo Whiteblood's unit. Livia Augulus (Dame of Tokat, Caligus) was captured by Arianne Quintus Ennius's unit. The hero Maverick Mcloud, Baron of Aestus was killed by Lucas de Leon's unit. Laura Whitestone (Dame of Hamadan, Caligus) was captured by Christoff Stormbringer's unit. Attacker Victory! Region Revolts The people of Oberndorf have revolted and declared independence from Sultanate of Asena! Region Revolts The people of Tabost have revolted and declared independence from Fontan! Region Revolts The people of Moyale have revolted and declared independence from Ibladesh! Region Revolts The people of Lorient have revolted and declared independence from Diocese of Aix! Region Takeover Ibladesh has taken control of Abadan (formerly part of Caligus). Ibladesh now controls 26 regions. Region Revolts The people of Bisciye have revolted and declared independence from Perdan! Region Revolts The people of An Najaf have revolted and declared independence from Caligus! Region Revolts The people of Mines of Isadril have revolted and declared independence from Caligus! Ruler Elected The realm of Sultanate of Asena has elected Leandros Galvez as its Sultan. He received 43% of the valid votes cast. Huge Battle Fought Rumours spread and tales are sung about a huge battle in Bisciye: Diocese of Aix, Ibladesh vs. Perdan Estimated strengths: 910 men vs. 1160 men The Perdan's Murderous Wrath (Perdan), sponsored by ][osferatu Reapers (Knight of Dimwood), were led into battle by Marshal Atanamir of Umbar. The Perdan's Royal Lions (Perdan), sponsored by Nicoli Rasthaven, Duke of Perdan, were led into battle by Marshal Theu VanWeird. The Perdan's Crimson Wing (Perdan), sponsored by Nicoli Rasthaven, Duke of Perdan, were led into battle by Marshal Roy Stafford. The The Army of Ramsus Protectors (Ibladesh), sponsored by Sir Barzelli Sarracenia, Fiduciary of Ibladesh, Duke of Xavax, were led into battle by Marshal Christoff Stormbringer. The Paladins of Aix (Diocese of Aix), sponsored by Sir Abraxas Arrakis, Duke of Aix, were led into battle by Marshal Lamorak Ap Rhodri. Sir Atanamir of Umbar, General of Perdan, Marshal of the Perdan's Murderous Wrath is spotted wielding the Blessed Shield. Nicoli Rasthaven, Duke of Perdan is spotted wielding the Taron's Dagger. Mikial Rasthaven (Knight of Mulhouse) is spotted wielding the Enchanted Buckler of Protection. Immanuel Cuvelier, Earl of Zawr is spotted reading from the Ornate Book of Abundance. Gustavus Adolphus Avon, Marquis of Bescanon is spotted wearing the Jacket of Protection. Eridin of Burgundy, Count of Az Zarqua was captured by Snake Hitsman's unit. Defender Victory! Huge Battle Fought Rumours spread and tales are sung about a huge battle in Abadan: Ibladesh vs. Caligus Estimated strengths: 1140 men vs. 1150 men The Blades of Kokini (Ibladesh), sponsored by Dread Fantom, Duke of Itorunt, were led into battle by Marshal Aeneas Quintus Ennius. The Grand Legion of Sartan (Ibladesh), sponsored by Helena Dacara, Duchess of Ibladesh, were led into battle by Marshal Evalyn Treaty. The Imperial Guard (Ibladesh), sponsored by Theuderik Cuvelier, Pontifex of Ibladesh, were led into battle by Marshal Kazimir Lev Nikolaevich Myshkin. The Caligus Red Gryphons (Caligus), sponsored by Cuthbert Von Ulthuan, Duke of Hamadan, were led into battle by Marshal Rohnen Veritas. The Caligus' Golden Talons (Caligus), sponsored by Dobromir Menethil, King of Caligus, Ambassador of Caligus, were led into battle by Marshal Elisedd Deytheur. Kazimir Lev Nikolaevich Myshkin, Duke of Castle Ubent, Marshal of the Imperial Guard is spotted reading from the Old Compendium of Betrayal. Kalte Lanze, Baron of Ar Raqqah is spotted wielding the Spiked Dagger of Bloodletting. Kazimir Lev Nikolaevich Myshkin, Duke of Castle Ubent, Marshal of the Imperial Guard is spotted wearing the Ucdauh's Plate Mail of the Kings. Audric Murchie, Count of Nascot was captured by Brom Catalyst's unit. Aeneas Quintus Ennius, Paladin Primus of Ibladesh, Marshal of the Blades of Kokini was seriously wounded by Sinfalis Galmel's unit. Attacker Victory! Region Takeover Diocese of Aix has taken control of Lorient (formerly part of Perdan). Diocese of Aix now controls 5 regions. Region Revolts The people of Oberndorf have revolted and abandoned Fontan, joining Sultanate of Asena instead. Region Takeover Perdan has taken control of Lorient (formerly part of Diocese of Aix). Perdan now controls 11 regions.

Ibladesh Pushes Forward

March 11,1011 Ibladesh pushed into Caligus lands once again, invading Abadan. With an overwhelming attack, Ibladesh successfully went into Abadan and defeated the Caligus military. This led to an Ibladesh take over in the region, which was successful. The people of Abadan are now hailing Ibladesh as their government. Is this the end of a long standing stalemate or just a temporary hold?

Rogue Take Overs

March 11, 1011 It would seem there are some regional maintenance problems around the continent, as Lorient revolted from Diocese of Aix, Moyale from Ibladesh, Bisciye from Perdan, An Najaf from Caligus, and Mines of Isadril from Caligus. The rogue regions spread, especially on the southern part of the continent, are the war intensifying or are the people tired of the fighting?

A Call for Recruits!

March 8, 1011 Earlier today, and during the week, it is been said that the Obsidian Islands are offering high gold rewards to anyone who joins their cause and even more if they bring a strong unit to help in their war. The hope is simple - bring in more nobles and stronger army units to win the war.

Even Numbers?

March 8, 1011 With The Federation and The Alliance meeting to battle nearly everyday, this reporter decided to look at the stats and figure out exactly how each side stood against the other. These numbers are, of course, slightly off and should not be taken to be exactly correct. "The Federation" - 128,500 combat strength, with 55 regions and 227 nobles. "The Alliance" - 127,000 combat strength, with 59 regions and 250 nobles. With these numbers in mind, it would seem "The Federation" is currently holding a slight combat strength advantage over "The Alliance" while "The Alliance" is holding the advantage in nobles and regions. Quite an evenly matched continental war, which side will use their advantage more effectively? This reporter hopes to report this in later issues, or perhaps even later in this one.

Federation VS. Alliance

March 8, 1011 It is well known what the current wars are: Caligus Wars Ibladesh - Diocese of Aix - Fontan - Sultanate of Asena - Westmoor Obsidian Islands War Sultanate of Asena Perdan Wars Diocese of Aix - Ibladesh Sirion Wars Sultanate of Asena - Fontan Westmoor Wars Caligus Diocese of Aix Wars Perdan - Caligus Ibladesh Wars Caligus - Perdan Fontan Wars Sirion - Caligus Sultanate of Asena Wars Obsidian Islands - Sirion - Caligus Now with all of this in mind, it would seem two blocks have been created on the East Continent, one which will be known as "The Federation" which includes Ibladesh, Diocese of Aix, Sultanate of Asena, Fontan and Westmoor. On the other side of things stand "The Alliance", which includes Sirion, Caligus, Perdan, and Obsidian Islands. Two sides, both fighting to prove they are better, they are stronger, and of course...the side that wins will be proven to be "right".

Assassins Strike

March 7, 1011 During war it is not uncommon for infiltrators, or assassins, to be used against the enemy realm. This certainly seems to be the case when it comes to the enemies of Diocese of Aix. Recently both their Patriarch Zoe Agenor and Paladin Primus Lamorak Ap Rhodri where wounded by an assassin. Who will be next on this highly skilled infiltrator's hit list? One must be in awe of the skill level this one, or two assassins must have.

SoA Has Another Face

March 7, 1011 After their last Sultan has disappeared, a new election took place in the lands of the Sultanate. After a few days, the votes where counted a new Sultan was named for the Sultanate of Asena. This new Sultan is Leandros Galvez. Here at Obsidian News we wish the new Sultan all the best, hopefully this one will last longer then the recent ones have.

Cutting it Close

March 6th, 1011 In a huge battle for Abadan, Caligus put up over a thousand troops to try and defend their rural region from the incoming Ibladesh army, which was close in number but still holding roughly a one hundred man advantage. The battle waged, and neither side was willing to give an inch, struggling through each pass. Finally the Ibladesh army was able to advance through Caligus front lines and press through to claim the victory of Abadan. Hopefully the continent does not see to many more of these huge battles, many families have lost loved ones today.

Baron Sielo Missing?

March 1st, 1011 After spending some time in an Sultanate of Asena prison cell, Baron Sielo returned to the capital, Kalmar only to turn up missing a few days later. Some wonder what may have happened to him, if he was kidnapped, went through horrible, unspeakable things and is now hiding away, or perhaps just decided to leave and not tell anybody and instead left us all to wonder.

Sirion Advancing, SoA Hiding

March 1st, 1011 Perhaps in a move to try and just stay alive a little longer, Sultanate of Asena has nearly all their troops hold up and hiding in Kazakh only willing to venture out and risk exposure in Kazan or Gadlock. This is leaving their federation ally, Fontan, wide open to Sirion advancing on Fontan regions. Unless Sultanate of Asena gets over their fear of leaving the Kazakh duchy soon, it would seem Fontan has seen their last days.

The Border Patrol

March 1st, 1011 After a successful attack in Gadlock, Obsidian Islands troops began heading home, however due to poor movement there was a couple of bad battles in Kazan which led to a good portion of Obsidian Islands' army to be destroyed. Following this Sultanate of Asena was able to temporarily move into Stora and take control of the region for two days. Sultanate of Asena has since not returned to Stora.

Sirion Pushes Forward

March 1st, 1011 It would seem Sirion has nearly finished off Fontan now, as they are down to only Krimml and Ashforth left, recently losing their namesake city, Fontan, to Sirion and Karbala as well. Fontan seems to be running out of time, and quickly.

The Northern War in the South?

March 1st, 1011 You didn't read wrong, it would seem the stalemate the north had seen for some long has moved on and now it's Ibladesh and Caligus who seem to be stuck in a locked position. Despite many large battles there has been only a few regions actually changing hands, and the damage to both sides (not counting cs counts of course) seems to be fairly low. Is one or both sides holding back in this conflict or have they found their military match up? This is one war to keep a close eye on in the future.

Perdan and DoA

March 1st, 1011 Earlier today Perdan finished their second take over, Lorient being the target. This has now completely cut Aix (Diocese of Aix's capital) off from the rest of their realm. While there is not many reports coming out of the south, it would seem very clear that Perdan is easily beating DoA. Will Caligus come and help Perdan deliver the final blow? Will Ibladesh come and help Diocese of Aix reclaim the regions they lost? Only time will tell.