Obsidian News/May 1011 - Issue

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Date: Updated Daily Huge Battle Fought Rumours spread and tales are sung about a huge battle in Kazan: (rogue), Sultanate of Asena vs. Obsidian Islands Estimated strengths: 620 men vs. 460 men The Army of the Obsidian Islands (Obsidian Islands), sponsored by Shady Soulja, Emperor of Obsidian Islands, were led into battle by Marshal Malius Songslayer. The Iron Wolves of Asena (Sultanate of Asena), sponsored by Vanya Bluelake, Defterdar of Sultanate of Asena, Duchess of Oroya, were led into battle by Marshal Viseslav Stublic. Malius Songslayer, Viscount of Stora, Marshal of the Army of the Obsidian Islands is spotted wielding the Black Staff of Destruction. Keran Sedgwick, High Samurai of Obsidian Islands, Baroness of Venas is spotted wearing the Legendary Plate Mail of the Foolish. Epoch Shadowbane, Shogun of Obsidian Islands is spotted wielding the Silver Broadsword of Doom. Paul Aelradir, Duke of Kalmar is spotted wearing the Long-lost Flute of Beauty. Attacker Victory! Huge Battle Fought Rumours spread and tales are sung about a huge battle in Gadlock: Sultanate of Asena vs. Sirion Estimated strengths: 1220 men vs. 600 men The Red Dragons (Sirion), sponsored by Sir Ecthelion Tezokian, Duke of Sirion, were led into battle by Marshal Ryu Hinamoto. The Iron Wolves of Asena (Sultanate of Asena), sponsored by Vanya Bluelake, Defterdar of Sultanate of Asena, Duchess of Oroya, were led into battle by Marshal Viseslav Stublic. Erik Eyolf Serpentis, Judge of Sirion, Marquis of Trinbar is spotted wielding the Sacred Sword. Erik Eyolf Serpentis, Judge of Sirion, Marquis of Trinbar is spotted wearing the Ucdauh's Cloak of Piety. Fritz Kahn, Baron of Tabost was seriously wounded by a militia unit of Sultanate of Asena. Attacker Victory! Region Takeover Perdan has taken control of Castle Ubent (formerly part of Ibladesh). Perdan now controls 12 regions. Capital Moved Basilius Decimus, Chancellor of Fontan, Marshal of the Manticores has ordered the capital of his realm to be moved to Ashforth and a new palace to be constructed. Rumours speak of large statues and insignia he has ordered to be added to honour him and his family. Huge Battle Fought Rumours spread and tales are sung about a huge battle in Gadlock: Obsidian Islands, Sirion vs. Sultanate of Asena Estimated strengths: 440 men vs. 370 men The Red Dragons (Sirion), sponsored by Sir Ecthelion Tezokian, Duke of Sirion, were led into battle by Marshal Ryu Hinamoto. The Iron Wolves of Asena (Sultanate of Asena), sponsored by Vanya Bluelake, Defterdar of Sultanate of Asena, Duchess of Oroya, were led into battle by Marshal Mathros Hagakure. Paul Aelradir, Duke of Kalmar is spotted wearing the Long-lost Flute of Beauty. Vince Puff (Knight of Oroya, Sultanate of Asena) was captured by Ryu Hinamoto's unit. Attacker Victory! Huge Battle Fought Rumours spread and tales are sung about a huge battle in Moyale: Ibladesh vs. Caligus, Perdan Estimated strengths: 1190 men vs. 1850 men The Blades of Kokini (Ibladesh), sponsored by Dread Fantom, Duke of Itorunt, were led into battle by Marshal Aeneas Quintus Ennius. The Caligus' Golden Talons (Caligus), sponsored by Dobromir Menethil, King 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 Cleon Olivaw. Dobromir Menethil, King of Caligus is spotted wearing the Brilliant Band of Life. Kalte Lanze, Baron of Ar Raqqah is spotted wielding the Spiked Dagger of Bloodletting. Althalos Von Ulthuan (Knight of Supra) is spotted reading from the Glowing Tome of Good and Evil. Markus von Richthofen, High Marshal of Caligus is spotted wearing the Helm from the North. Kaliati Rai (Dame of Ar Mosul, Ibladesh) was captured by Regast Liger's unit. Bledig Addonwy (Knight of Jariedma, Ibladesh) was captured by Livia Augulus's unit. Regast Liger (Knight of Tokat, Caligus) was captured by Kenarth Anaris's unit. Defender Victory! Region Takeover Obsidian Islands has taken control of Kazan (formerly part of Sultanate of Asena). Obsidian Islands now controls 9 regions. Huge Battle Fought Rumours spread and tales are sung about a huge battle in Aix: Perdan vs. Diocese of Aix Estimated strengths: 1260 men vs. 230 men The Perdan's Royal Lions (Perdan), sponsored by Nicoli Rasthaven, Duke of Perdan, were led into battle by Marshal Theu VanWeird. The Perdan's Murderous Wrath (Perdan), sponsored by ][osferatu Reapers, Count of Dimwood, were led into battle by Marshal Atanamir of Umbar. The Perdan's Crimson Wing (Perdan), sponsored by Nicoli Rasthaven, Duke of Perdan, were led into battle by Marshal Roy Stafford. Sir Atanamir of Umbar, General of Perdan, Marshal of the Perdan's Murderous Wrath is spotted wielding the Blessed Shield. Sir Atanamir of Umbar, General of Perdan, Marshal of the Perdan's Murderous Wrath is spotted wearing the Hat of Wisdom. Sir Avaldamon de Vere, Count of Beziers is spotted wielding the Cursed Sabre of Betrayal. Elisadeath Cancelot (Dame of Perdan Mines) is spotted wielding the Shiny Buckler of Piety. Iratus Galvez, Count of Clermont was seriously wounded by Eliandros Montenapoleone's unit. Elishev Nehcreti, Paladin Primus of Diocese of Aix, Marshal of the Paladins of Aix was seriously wounded by Waylanders Shadow Ran'ryni's unit. Attacker Victory! Region Takeover Caligus has taken control of Leibo (formerly part of Ibladesh). Caligus now controls 19 regions. Huge Battle Fought Rumours spread and tales are sung about a huge battle in Aix: Perdan vs. Diocese of Aix Estimated strengths: 1020 men vs. 230 men The Perdan's Royal Lions (Perdan), sponsored by Nicoli Rasthaven, Duke of Perdan, were led into battle by Marshal Theu VanWeird. The Perdan's Murderous Wrath (Perdan), sponsored by ][osferatu Reapers, Count of Dimwood, were led into battle by Marshal Atanamir of Umbar. The Perdan's Crimson Wing (Perdan), sponsored by Nicoli Rasthaven, Duke of Perdan, were led into battle by Marshal Roy Stafford. The Paladins of Aix (Diocese of Aix), sponsored by Abraxas Arrakis (Duke), were led into battle by Marshal Elishev Nehcreti. Sir Atanamir of Umbar, General of Perdan, Marshal of the Perdan's Murderous Wrath is spotted wielding the Blessed Shield. Sir Atanamir of Umbar, General of Perdan, Marshal of the Perdan's Murderous Wrath is spotted wearing the Hat of Wisdom. Sir Avaldamon de Vere, Count of Beziers is spotted wielding the Cursed Sabre of Betrayal. Elisadeath Cancelot (Dame of Perdan Mines) is spotted wielding the Shiny Buckler of Piety. Attacker Victory! Region Takeover Sirion has taken control of Tabost (formerly part of Fontan). Sirion now controls 23 regions. Huge Battle Fought Rumours spread and tales are sung about a huge battle in Aix: Perdan vs. Diocese of Aix Estimated strengths: 1620 men vs. 1080 men The Perdan's Royal Lions (Perdan), sponsored by Nicoli Rasthaven, Duke of Perdan, were led into battle by Marshal Theu VanWeird. The Perdan's Murderous Wrath (Perdan), sponsored by ][osferatu Reapers, Count of Dimwood, were led into battle by Marshal Atanamir of Umbar. The Perdan's Crimson Wing (Perdan), sponsored by Nicoli Rasthaven, Duke of Perdan, were led into battle by Marshal Roy Stafford. The Paladins of Aix (Diocese of Aix), sponsored by Abraxas Arrakis (Duke), were led into battle by Marshal Elishev Nehcreti. Sir Atanamir of Umbar, General of Perdan, Marshal of the Perdan's Murderous Wrath is spotted wielding the Blessed Shield. Sir Atanamir of Umbar, General of Perdan, Marshal of the Perdan's Murderous Wrath is spotted wearing the Hat of Wisdom. Sir Atanamir of Umbar, General of Perdan, Marshal of the Perdan's Murderous Wrath is spotted wearing the Beasthide Vest of Protection. Sir Avaldamon de Vere, Count of Beziers is spotted wielding the Cursed Sabre of Betrayal. Elisadeath Cancelot (Dame of Perdan Mines) is spotted wielding the Shiny Buckler of Piety. Hedon Reapers, Duke of Partora was captured by Iratus Galvez's unit. The battle ends undecisive. No winners. Huge Battle Fought Rumours spread and tales are sung about a huge battle in Leibo: (rogue), Ibladesh vs. Caligus Estimated strengths: 720 men vs. 960 men The Grand Legion of Sartan (Ibladesh), sponsored by Helena Dacara, Duchess of Ibladesh, were led into battle by Vice-Marshal Yenom Thunder Strike. The Caligus' Golden Talons (Caligus), sponsored by Dobromir Menethil, King 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 Cleon Olivaw. Dobromir Menethil, King of Caligus is spotted wearing the Brilliant Band of Life. Kalte Lanze, Baron of Ar Raqqah is spotted wielding the Spiked Dagger of Bloodletting. Althalos Von Ulthuan (Knight of Supra) is spotted reading from the Glowing Tome of Good and Evil. Yenom Thunder Strike (Knight of Castle Ubent, Ibladesh) was captured by Garet Flame's unit. Syrus Combatir (Knight of Zawr, Ibladesh) was captured by Hilda Utengar's unit. Artimus Bathgate (Knight of Itorunt, Ibladesh) was seriously wounded by Sorivar Rezun's unit. Leliel Shifter, Viscountess of Aeng was seriously wounded by Livia Augulus's unit. Defender Victory! Huge Battle Fought Rumours spread and tales are sung about a huge battle in Leibo: Ibladesh vs. Caligus Estimated strengths: 1160 men vs. 1890 men The Grand Legion of Sartan (Ibladesh), sponsored by Helena Dacara, Duchess of Ibladesh, were led into battle by Vice-Marshal Yenom Thunder Strike. The Blades of Kokini (Ibladesh), sponsored by Dread Fantom, Duke of Itorunt, were led into battle by Marshal Aeneas Quintus Ennius. The Caligus' Golden Talons (Caligus), sponsored by Dobromir Menethil, King 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 Cleon Olivaw. Dobromir Menethil, King of Caligus is spotted wearing the Brilliant Band of Life. Kalte Lanze, Baron of Ar Raqqah is spotted wielding the Spiked Dagger of Bloodletting. Althalos Von Ulthuan (Knight of Supra) is spotted reading from the Glowing Tome of Good and Evil. Aeneas Quintus Ennius, Paladin Primus of Ibladesh, Marshal of the Blades of Kokini is spotted wielding the Tempus' Scythe of Castle Ubent. Shaan Ukita (Knight of Enubec, Ibladesh) was seriously wounded by Biologist Blahla's unit. Art MacCumhal (Knight of Isadril, Caligus) was captured by keira tawdry's unit. Autrey Bendix, Baroness of Zamor was captured by Travis Nautilus's unit. Sir Eyjolf Stormbringer (Knight of Tota, Ibladesh) was captured by Elisedd Deytheur's unit. Defender Victory!

SoA and Monsters

May 18, 1011 Well, the Sultanate of Asena shows yet again why they cannot handle the battlefield. They sent most of their army into Kazan, attacking the Obsidian Islands army, along with the Sultanate troops marched the monsters. It is no surprise, that the Asenians would march along the side of monsters as they know they could not win without some kind of help. The battle may be lost, but the Sultanate of Asena can never hope to hold the Obsidian Islands army back, as the Sultanate of Asena army crumbles more and more every day.

Power Rankings

May 16, 1011 Last Month --- This Month: 1: Sirion --- Ibladesh 2: Ibladesh --- Sirion 3: Caligus --- Perdan 4: Perdan --- Caligus 5: Westmoor --- Westmoor 6: Fontan --- Obsidian Islands 7: Sultanate of Asena --- Sultanate of Asena 8: Obsidian Islands --- Fontan 9: Diocese of Aix --- Diocese of Aix - Defeated Keep in mind these rankings are not based on current military power alone, it is a combination of the following: Current number of regions, current amount of nobles, military power, recent and past actions since last ranking and regional performance (how good/poor of shape the regions under control of the realm are).

Monthly Update

May 16, 1011 Usually done at the beginning of the month this one comes a little later. Here is an update on the current wars. Obsidian Islands has managed to take Kazan and hold onto for more then a single day. Fontan has moved their capital to Ashforth to try and hold on to life and regroup. Diocese of Aix lost their only city, Aix, and has been defeated by Perdan. Perdan has also managed to take Castle Ubent from Ibladesh and also seems to be gaining the rogue regions now as well. Caligus has taken and secured An Najaf and Abadan. Westmoor gained Krimml through a peasant revolt against Fontan and occupying Sirion troops. Finally, the stats you have all been looking forward to. Which side holds an advantage, if any? The Allies (Caligus, Obsidian Islands, Perdan, Sirion), or the Federations (Fontan, Ibladesh, Sultanate of Asena, Westmoor? Let us take a look.... Allies: Total about 116k forces Federations: Total about 106k forces Top Ally Realm (cs wise): Caligus with 38k Top Federation Realm (cs wise): Ibladesh with 55k Now onto the regional control part of our presentation: Allies: 64 regions Federations: 49 regions Top Ally Realm (most regions): Sirion with 24 Top Federation Realm (most regions): Ibladesh with 26 Finally, the last part of our update, the current noble counts: Allies: 209 Nobles Federations: 189 Nobles Top Ally Realm (most nobles): Sirion with 91 Nobles Top Federation Realm (most nobles): Ibladesh with 92 Nobles

SoA Still Kicking

May 15, 1011 In an attempt to prove this paper, and the world, wrong about their current situation, the Sultanate of Asena sent a force into Gadlock to clear out the Sirion occupation forces that where holding the region. This is quite a showing by the Sultanate of Asena army, what will they do next? Will they work on Gadlock to avoid having another region revolt? Will they move up and take Salta to connect their realm again? Will they move against the Obsidian Islands army? Time will tell...yes only time will tell.

Perdan Advances

May 15, 1011 After finishing off the Diocese of Aix some wondered what Perdan would be next. Well, it was either sign peace with Ibladesh or attack, and many knew that peace was very unlikely. Well, if anyone did believe that Perdan and Ibladesh were going to sign into a peace, the recent acquisition by Perdan, taking Castle Ubent, should show there will be no peace. With such a strong region, with a very high defense value, this could be one of the perfect launching points for Perdan to strike Ibladesh with, of course this is assuming the walls are rebuilt and militia placed.

Fontan Moves

May 12, 1011 After losing their capital in Krimml some time ago, Fontan has finally found their new capital in Ashforth. Will this new capital mean a new life for Fontan? Or perhaps a new revival of their armies? Of course this could also mean they now see that war is not the way and only by accepting peace, even one they may not like, will they survive, to see new life and live on to fight another day.

DoA Finished

May 12, 1011 It seems that Perdan has finished the Diocese of Aix, having the city of Aix revolt from the Diocese of Aix rule. It has been reported that before letting the city go rogue, the Duke of Aix took down every building possible, leaving nothing to help Perdan fight their federation ally Ibladesh in the future.

Kazakh Surrounded

May 11, 1011 It seems as a last, desperate attempt to prove they are still here to fight, the Sultanate of Asena sent most of their army into Gadlock where it met both Sirion and Obsidian Islands troops on the battlefield. This battle went very well for the Islanders and Elves as the Asenians where beaten quite easily, with several of their nobles getting wounded in the process as well. This leaves Kazan firmly in the control of Obsidian Islands as the Sultanate of Asena has nearly no mobile army left to fight a war with. Now with Gadlock under control of the Sirion military, this leaves the Sultanate of Asena trapped in their capital, Kazakh.

Moyale, Killing Grounds

May 10, 1011 The Ibladesh army moved into Moyale where a large Caligus army was as well. This one of the bloodiest battles so far, as both sides suffered massive amounts of casualties, leaving Moyale to be known more of a killing field then a battleground or even really leave any fields left for farming either. Our prayers go out to all the dead and their families.

Kazan Claimed

May 8, 1011 Kazan has once again joined the Obsidian Islands after the army of Obsidian Islands marched into the region and started a take over. It will take some time to have the region recover, but it seems that with Kazan back in the right hands the people finally have a chance at peace and happiness. What is next for the Islanders, Kazakh? Gadlock? Juazeiro? Or perhaps they are satisfied with helping only Kazan? This paper sure doesn't know, but we look forward to finding out!

SoA Begs for Peace!

May 4, 1011 The Sultanate of Asena has practically begged for peace with Sirion! They see their days are numbered, their regions are falling apart and now they throw their allies in Westmoor and Fontan down the river! They don't care if Sirion finishes off their founding, federation partner in Fontan and also expressed how they do not care if Sirion goes after their ally in Westmoor either! With such beliefs one must wonder what or how Westmoor and Fontan feel now, after defending Sultanate of Asena so much and then be treated in such away.

SoA Hits Wall

May 4, 1011 Stora was attacked by the Sultanate of Asena army, which was met by the Obsidian Islands army on the shores. It was a long, bloody battle, which lead to the Obsidian Islands coming away with a large victory over their enemy neighbors. After the battle, the Obsidian Islands army moved back into Kalmar while the severely weakened Sultanate of Asena army did some minor looting and damage to the region. It is believed they did this in response to the Obsidian Islands army looting Kazan and taking down some military structures, though this is unconfirmed currently.

Victory for Perdan

May 4, 1011 Perdan has done it, they have marched into Aix and defeated the Diocese of Aix. What will the nobles of DoA do now? Most believe that they will head to Ibladesh to continue the war from there, fighting both Caligus and Perdan. A huge congratulations sent out to our allies in Perdan, a well deserved victory!