Redspan Revealer/February Edition 2007

Redspan Revealer
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Written by Tony Malone, Shamus O'Shea, Dielo Filador and Dabug Habap Disclaimer: The Redspan Revealer would like to remind its readers that this paper does not represent the official opinions of the Redspan Government, only that of three old men and a young goatling.	All you Need to Know about Da Great Goat And Redspan!	February 2007 Edition

Current News Forces wandering Falasan 6 February 2007 (Byblack) by Dabug Habap RedSpan's favourite bard, Benny Kimura reports that Darkan and Talerium troops seem to be him chasing him through the lands of a RedSpan ally, Falasan. Thus far, they've travelled through Jagla and Chagasu. The chasing nobles include 3 Talerians (Tudor, Dargoth and Gaothaire) and one Darkan (Thrawn). We're now as far in as Chagasu, been with me since Byblack. Could just be coincidence, but it really does seem odd they'd be going this way just to go home... Especially the Talerium guys... I mean, isn't Talerium the other way? When asked for his thoughts on this incursion, Tank Van Eylen, King and High Marshal of Falasan stated: We're really too busy with other things to worry about that right now. I'm sorry. And yes, you can quote me on that ;) Tank King and High Marshal of Falasan One imagines that with the current wars (Eston vs Falasan and Tara vs Falasan) and unstable political situation, that these four nobles are acting without approval of the rulers of their respective realms. Another Undead Uprising 5th February 2007 Today, 3k worth of Undead has risen in the city of Sullenport. This is just one of the latest sightings around the continent. This looks like a new Beluaterra may just begin. Let's hope not. --Article written by Tony Fool gets in the way... 5 February 2007 (Meldeen) by Dabug Habap In a surprise development, RedSpanian troops accidentally engaged Darkan and Talerium columns headed for home. Apparently, Dabug Habap cannot read a map and did not realize that in order to avoid violating Falasan sovereignty, they would not depart Byblack for Jagla, but would return via the route they came. Coincident with these events is a the publishing of an analysis of the war written by Nirandor Jezralhm. Cease Fire With Darka Anounced! 4th February 2007 Today a cease-fire with Darka has been announced. This will last approximately 6 months starting today. One with Talerium will more than likely follow. This now brings in a period of calm after 2 weeks of looting. --Article written by Tony Barony looted RedSpan because... 4 February 2007 (Stargard) by Dabug Habap Sordnaz, Dictator of Barony of Makar, Duke of Sale, revealed to the Northland Tribune the reason for the Barony looting RedSpan: RedSpan, well they... eh.. have gold and .. they happened to bew here our horde was. The Fact that Darka decided to make them pay for the attack they suffered months ago and that the whole Talerian army was there also has something to do with it. Why climb the walls of Stargard when you can have two huge armies tear them down for you. The Mighty goat of RedSpan is not lasughing anymore. Odd that the Barony would drop its alliance with RedSpan and then come down and loot their former ally. One wonders if Federation member, Eston, is prepared for when the Barony decides to raid them again. King of ASI comments 4 February 2007 (Stargard) by Dabug Habap When asked for his thoughts on the recent Darkan/Talerium wander through the Ash Sea Islands province of Rogeshore, the King stated: I am ashamed that my lands have been used as nothing more than a place to escape battle and a thoroughfare to wreak ever greater destruction on the people of RedSpan. There is little honour to be found in looting and pillaging innocent people. Malice King of Ash Sea Islands It is indeed a tragedy. The people of Rogeshore are lucky to have a King who loves them so. New Newspapers Everywhere! 3rd February 2007 There are lots of new newspapers being brought into existence. There are also a lot of revivals as well. BoM, Talerium and Falasan have recently started their productions, whilst Tara, ASI and Abington have blown the dust off the print machines and oiled the cogs to work with the current demand of fresh news. Hopefully more will follow in their footsteps. --Special Notice-- Also in the running for best new newspaper award is the new Redspan newspaper, As Told By Benny. His paper is a honest and un-diplomatically biased paper. One that runs on beer alone. Go Benny, we're behind you every step of Da Way. --Article written by Tony Tara-Falasan War Erupts 1 February 2007 (Meldeen) by Dabug Habap While wandering the vineyards of the family estate in Meldeen, I read with interest the Tara Times stories on their new war with Falasan. It appears that Taran troops occupied territories in the western end of Falasan as they negotiated with the Catherine, Queen of Falasan, over a peaceful turnover of these provinces, which Tara sees as its rightful lands. When Catherine was ousted from office and replaced by Tank, the government of Falasan lost interest in giving away these provinces, apparently more in line with the thoughts of its nobles. Though Falasan was already engaged in a war with Eston, they seem willing to defend their territory and Tara's tyrant, Jonathan, felt forced to declare war. It is, as yet, unclear whether the Cagilan Empire will be involved in offensive operations against Falasan and whether the Darkan troops coming through the Empire are intended for such a role with its Taran ally or not. Of course, the Darkan troops that just marched through Ash Sea Islands could easily turn northeast and participate in that campaign. There is a confusing web of alliances, wars and ancient enmities at work. As the ancient curse goes, May you live in interesting times. Official Thievery Spreads 1 February 2007 (Stargard) by Dabug Habap As noted in last month's issue, Darkan Arch Priestess Lady Lavigna is lining her own pockets with gold stolen from nobles fighting in RedSpan's defensive war against extortion by Darka. Now, their hand-maiden, Talerium is doing the same. At least Darka can claim that they are "merely collecting a debt", while Talerium hasn't even such a feeble excuse for this breach of protocol. One must assume that taxes in Talerium cannot satisfy their Judge's personal needs.

Comments for this month Tony's Comments None yet Shamus's Comments None Yet Dielo's Comments None Yet Dabug's Comments I really have to learn to watch my tongue. When I saw the sister of Arch Priestess Lavigna in Stargard, I assumed it meant that all our plans were being revealed to the sell-swords. I have been assured by the Carelian King that Yavanna would never reveal anything to her sister and she herself asserts that she would see her sister dead before she spoke a kind word of her. Of course, Yavanna had to hit me over the head to convince me (I'm thick-headed, so she had to hit me twice.)