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quote=Ikalak is too poor|
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quote=Taselak is too poor, Ikalak is dead|
 
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title=Kietrem changes allegiance|
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title=End of the war finally in sight?|
In a most unexpected move, Ikalak Lord Moonglum has changed allegiance and joined Sandalak. The reason he stated was disapproval of the actions of the Ikalak government. The people of Kietrem are surprised, but not weary, as they joined Sandalak without hassle.
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article=Yesterday, Sandalak completed it's final goal in the Great March to Taselak City. The Taselakian mobile forces, who had just taken back Belus, were thoroughly obliterated in Belus. One Taselakian hero was killed by the Big Bad Army, which had gathered in force after the battle. As this article is being written, over 30,000 Sandalakian CS is coming down on Taselak City, in what hopefully will be the final major battle of the war. Many Taselakians have jumped the sinking ship, hoping to be part of the winning team, but they have all been rejected, as the cowards they are.
  
Lord Moonglum was warmly welcomed to Sandalak, and rumour has it that he is not the only Ikalakian thinking about defecting. More and more are disagreeing with the currnt High Council of Ikalak, as the realm draws ever so close to its collapse.
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More to come...}}
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title=Unagae brutally taken over by Sandalak|
 
article=After just a few dys, Sandalak has succesfully taken over the region of Unagae. In response, Ikalak formed an emergency battlegroup and sent it to Unagae, hoping to destroy the Sandalak forces.
 
  
But to little avail. Though bigger and stronger, the Ikalak forces crashed into the defending lines, and were pushed back hard. Sadly, one Sandalakian troop leader was heroically killed.  
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title=Ikalak City seized by Sandalak, Ikalak dying|
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article=On the morning of January 5th, 2006, our valiant efforts in the north of the South east Island finally paid off. At 6am local time, the last remnants of the government resistance were expelled and replaced by Sandalakian officials. The Sandalakian banner was raised over the town centre, the local militia has been wiped out to the last man and 30-year old noble Alexei Dolohov was inaugurated as the new Duke of Ikalak. Resictance amongst the Ikalakian nobles is falling, as most of them are either wounded or imprisoned. The remaining Ikalakians are being chased in what appears to become the largest manhunt in the history of the Island.
  
This battle has shown once more that Ikalak is crumbling. They have suffered one shameful defeat after another, as Sandalak marches on to Ikalak City, and the destruction of Ikalak. It is no longer a question IF Ikalak will fall, but WHEN it will fall. }}
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So far, none of the Ikalakian Council have been seen or heard. They are reported to be hiding, as many fear they will not be able to escape torture or even death should they be caught. Many of our warriors have called for the execution of Sir Grig Tyrell, who was responsible for the death of Aesurrin, our covert specialist. Meanwhile, plans are underway to take Ikalak's last region and effectively kill the realm.}}
  
 
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title=SLAUGHTER IN ABYKAL, IKALAK ARMY MASSACRED|
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title=Ikalak's last stand|
article=A glorious battle. Almost 13,000 CS each. An overwhelming Sandalak victory.  
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article=After their defeat in Korlok, the Ikalakian forces were unable to defend themselves, and for the second time in weeks, theur capital was invaded by a foreign armada. Our glorious army swept away the last of the Ikalakian rabble, and is firmly in control. With Taselak fighting a fool's war in the south of Sandalak, there is little or no hope for Ikalak. This time, they won't be saved.
  
There was dancing in the streets in Sandalak on the news that now even the dregs of Ikalak have been mopped up, and the path to Ikalak City and the war's end is now clearer than ever. The only talk from Rhic to Mewun is that praising the abilities of the benevolent Boswick I, the masterful Lord Sebastian, and the fighting of the nobility in this battle.  
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The final downfall of Ikalak started a few days ago, when Korlok was invaded in a desperate move to regain one of their lost regions. Since most of the army was refitting in their capital, Ikalak had little trouble with the defenders. They won the battle and initiated a takeover attempt, which was crushed the next day. In a hard-fought battle, the brave soldiers of Sandalak massacred the invaders, and another day later, launched a retaliatory strike in Ikalak City. The weakened defenders were crushed with little effort, and a takeover attempt was started.
  
The battle has seen Ikalak's ability in the field plummet by almost 10,000CS, which will reduce Ikalak's defensive ability on both fronts. Added with the already lauded absence of ability in the Ikalak councils, we can expect the efforts of both Sandalak and Taselak to take over the few regions Ikalak still has in their iron grip to increase significantly.
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In just a few days, Ikalak City will fly the Sandalakian banner, and the last stage of the war will commence, as our glorious army will take on the foolish Taselakians and claim what is rightfully theirs, the status of superior army.  
 
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Whispers pass in Abykal that some citizens even threw down their farming tools and joined with some of the brave Sandalak heroes to bring justice to their former overlords. If this trend is to continue in other regions, which almost certainly will be given Ikalak's reduced ability to hold onto its regions beyond the sheer brute luck which has held it together thus far, we might see Ikalak collapse by peasant rebellion before we see the Sandalak banner flying across Ikalak City.}}
 
  
 
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title=Triewa liberated!|
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title=Taselak humiliated in Sandalak City|
article=Today, the people of Triewa finally recognised the superior authority and might of the Sandalak Army, as the brutal takeover concluded and the government swore fealty to the realm. This is the third in a string of recent successful takeovers in the past few weeks, having earlier taken over Abykal and Mewun.  
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article=On the morning of January 2nd, 2006, Taselak grew foolishly overconfident and launched an attack on our capital. They were unprepared, and their intelligence had failed to notice the support troops coming from the north. General Formidus the Fool of Taselak underestimated the might of Sandalak, and was rewarded with an abasing defeat. Sandalak's militia combined with several army regiments fought the invaders with full force, and drove them off the walls of Sandalak City.
  
"It's an honour to be back in Treiwa and although theres a few faces here I don't remember, soon they will the smiling happy faces they once were guided gently by sandalak's gentle hand," said Georgia, newly appointed Countess of Triewa upon completion of the takeover.
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Many Taselakian troop leaders were wounded, and their force was crippled, leaving the dregs of their army vulnerable in Gwohadda. With Ikalak City about to fall under the rule of Boswick I of Sandalak, Taselak had better pull themselves together if they wish to last until summer.
 
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Both Triewa and Mewun were temporarily taken by Ikalak while the Sandalak Army was detained in Abykal, which has also since been freed from Ikalakian slavery as above. After the customary vows of allegiance from the government, Boswick, Dictator of Sandalak, expressed his heartfelt apologies for not having been able to arrive fast enough to keep Triewa's citizens from even a day of serfdom under the Ikalak whip. In yet another show of his wisdom and benevolence, Boswick announced the immediate movement of food and resources into Triewa to help them recover from the brutality they have been forced to suffer since it fell.
 
 
 
It is unknown how this will affect Ikalak's ability in the field, which after the loss of this third region and another region on their Taselak border, has much reduced their admittedly ill-gotten funds and movement ability.|}}
 
 
 
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title=Veterans to be rewarded?|
 
article=Rumour has that the council of Sandalak will adopt a new system of rewarding veterans who prove themselves in service to the realm. It is not yet known whether this is true and if so, what the system will be. The Sandalak Sleuth will keep you informed.}}
 
 
 
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title=Bid to break an Island record|
 
article=In Little Ogre's absence, having been sadly wounded after going in a feeding frenzy and choking on a chunk of Ikalak armour during the recent battle, the nobles still upright in Abykal have pitched together to make the largest pot of Ikkie Soup in the history of the SEI to surprise him for his return.
 
 
 
The cooking of the soup, which has been under tight security since the bid was announced, has been rumoured to have already used the bodies of 219 Ikalakian cannon fodder.}}
 
 
 
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title=Ikalak forces dashed against Sandalak rock of Abykal|
 
article= ''The forces of Ikalak dashed like a sea of humanity against the walls of Sandalak'' wrote one accurate minstrel, of the battle that occured recently between Ikalak and Sandalak forces in the Sandalak-held realm of Abykal. This battle saw superior in number Ikalak conscripts resoundingly crushed by the superior tactics, equipment and strategy of the noble Sandalak warriors.
 
 
 
"Please give my regards to Lorien on what a wonderful job he did with the walls in Abykal. And we want to thank all of you Ikkies for painting them with your blood. No Mewun, No Triewa, No Abykal, no mobile Combat Strength and the Tassies breathing down your necks to the north. Do you want to surrender now or should we really crank up production in the Ikkies slaughterhouse????" said Boswick, Dictator of Sandalak, ever gracious in victory to his fallen enemies.
 
 
 
We hope that this trend will continue and that we may soon see the people of Ikalak City, closest and most brutalised by their cruel masters, may one day fly the banner of freedom that is Sandalak's sign.}}
 
 
 
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title_left=Mewun freed|
 
article_left=Mewun has again tasted the sweet air of freedom, after having been finally freed from the oppressive Ikalak occupation force that had been holding the region.|
 
title_center=Abykal taken|
 
article_center=After extensive battles in the area, the banner of Sandalak proudly flies over Abykal. The battles for control of Abykal have been ongoing for several months.|
 
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Latest revision as of 19:28, 30 April 2006

Sandalak Sleuth
Free for Sandalak Taselak is too poor, Ikalak is dead Issue One
End of the war finally in sight?
Yesterday, Sandalak completed it's final goal in the Great March to Taselak City. The Taselakian mobile forces, who had just taken back Belus, were thoroughly obliterated in Belus. One Taselakian hero was killed by the Big Bad Army, which had gathered in force after the battle. As this article is being written, over 30,000 Sandalakian CS is coming down on Taselak City, in what hopefully will be the final major battle of the war. Many Taselakians have jumped the sinking ship, hoping to be part of the winning team, but they have all been rejected, as the cowards they are.

More to come...


Ikalak City seized by Sandalak, Ikalak dying
On the morning of January 5th, 2006, our valiant efforts in the north of the South east Island finally paid off. At 6am local time, the last remnants of the government resistance were expelled and replaced by Sandalakian officials. The Sandalakian banner was raised over the town centre, the local militia has been wiped out to the last man and 30-year old noble Alexei Dolohov was inaugurated as the new Duke of Ikalak. Resictance amongst the Ikalakian nobles is falling, as most of them are either wounded or imprisoned. The remaining Ikalakians are being chased in what appears to become the largest manhunt in the history of the Island.

So far, none of the Ikalakian Council have been seen or heard. They are reported to be hiding, as many fear they will not be able to escape torture or even death should they be caught. Many of our warriors have called for the execution of Sir Grig Tyrell, who was responsible for the death of Aesurrin, our covert specialist. Meanwhile, plans are underway to take Ikalak's last region and effectively kill the realm.

Ikalak's last stand
After their defeat in Korlok, the Ikalakian forces were unable to defend themselves, and for the second time in weeks, theur capital was invaded by a foreign armada. Our glorious army swept away the last of the Ikalakian rabble, and is firmly in control. With Taselak fighting a fool's war in the south of Sandalak, there is little or no hope for Ikalak. This time, they won't be saved.

The final downfall of Ikalak started a few days ago, when Korlok was invaded in a desperate move to regain one of their lost regions. Since most of the army was refitting in their capital, Ikalak had little trouble with the defenders. They won the battle and initiated a takeover attempt, which was crushed the next day. In a hard-fought battle, the brave soldiers of Sandalak massacred the invaders, and another day later, launched a retaliatory strike in Ikalak City. The weakened defenders were crushed with little effort, and a takeover attempt was started.

In just a few days, Ikalak City will fly the Sandalakian banner, and the last stage of the war will commence, as our glorious army will take on the foolish Taselakians and claim what is rightfully theirs, the status of superior army.

Taselak humiliated in Sandalak City
On the morning of January 2nd, 2006, Taselak grew foolishly overconfident and launched an attack on our capital. They were unprepared, and their intelligence had failed to notice the support troops coming from the north. General Formidus the Fool of Taselak underestimated the might of Sandalak, and was rewarded with an abasing defeat. Sandalak's militia combined with several army regiments fought the invaders with full force, and drove them off the walls of Sandalak City.

Many Taselakian troop leaders were wounded, and their force was crippled, leaving the dregs of their army vulnerable in Gwohadda. With Ikalak City about to fall under the rule of Boswick I of Sandalak, Taselak had better pull themselves together if they wish to last until summer.