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title =<b>The Tara Times</b>|
 
title =<b>The Tara Times</b>|
 
price =<i>'''Price:''' ONE GOLD PIECE</i>|
 
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quote =<i>'''Editor:''' [[Peter Kolak]]</i>|
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quote =<i>'''Founder:''' [[Peter Kolak]]</i>|
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issue =<i>'''Date of Issue:''' January 1st, 2008</i>|other=}}
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editor =<i>'''Editor:''' [[Jose Dela Cruz]]</i>|
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issue =<i>'''Date of Issue:''' September 1st, 2008</i>|other=}}
 
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<b>Disclosure:</b> Whatever is stated in the Tara Times does not reflect the opinions and ideals of all Taran nobles.
 
<b>Disclosure:</b> Whatever is stated in the Tara Times does not reflect the opinions and ideals of all Taran nobles.
 
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title = <b>Defeat at Picnu!</b>|
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article =<i>September 27th, 2008</i>
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A rare battle between near-equal forces ended in defeat today as a Falasan/Minas Ithil Army invaded the recently freed region of Picnu. 16470 CS of Rabbits/MI went against 15315 CS of Tara/Darka troops in a brutal battle. Despite the valiant defense of our soldiers and allies, we were overrun in a protracted battle. 
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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title = <b>The Fall of Moses McGahee, Hero</b>|
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title = <b>Correction:</b>|
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article =<i>February 29th, 2008</i>
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article =<i>September 19th, 2008</i>
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It has been brought to our attention that Ash'rily is <b>NOT</b> the capital of the Ash Sea Islands. The correct capital is Ser'quia. We apologize for our error.
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Personally, I really don't see the point of this since ASI will be extinct soon. The Dead Bear No Ill Will...
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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title = <b>Setbacks on the Northern Front</b>|
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article =<i>September 16th, 2008</i>
 
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The hero Sir Moses McGahee, Royal Treasurer of Ash Sea Islands, Duke of Wor'ight was killed in battle yesterday on Wynford. He fell in a hopeless battle against impossible odds. The enemy overrunning his palisade and wiping out his army along with him.
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A coordinated counterattack by Falasan and Minas Ithil has succeeded in taking Cori and Picnu away from us. With our own allies unavailable and monsters/Norland Raiders n the rear, we have been unable to muster enough to resist.
  
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It is sad that we are forced to do what is needed for the greater good of all. Moses will be missed.
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Rest assured, this is only a minor delay in our plans of spreading Freedom to the Oppressed.  
 
    
 
    
 
<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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title = <b>Battle of Aja and attempt at Liberation</b>|
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title = <b>Fall of Ash'rily</b>|
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article =<i>February 29th, 2008</i>
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article =<i>September 16th, 2008</i>
 
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Two days ago, the combined armies of Tara, Darka, Talerium, Carelia and Eston besieged the ASI Stronghold of Aja. Defending the critical region were the recently arrived reinforcements from Falasan, roughly half their Army.
 
  
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With 1284 Inf, 55 MI, 355 Arch, 323 Cav, 75 SF attacking 646 Inf, 362 Arch, 100 Cav behind level 5 walls, the outcome was still in doubt on the eve of battle. Large portions of the liberating armies fell victim to the Infiltrators stationed in the region. 4 Nobles were assassinated and many more were delayed thru sabotage. Regardless, enough troops arrived to give the advantage to our forces.
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<i>3 days ago...</i>
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We have just gotten word that a major assault has overrun Ash'rily, capital of the Ash Sea Islands. An estimated 30,000 CS Army of Caergoth/Carelia defeated ASI's 15,000 CS defenders in a titanic battle. Damage to both armies and the fortifications have been massive.
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<i>Other News...</i>
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ASI has takenover Barnlure in a pointless gesture of defiance. This action has only delayed the eventual assimilation of the Capital into Carelia. Still, we salute ASI in its will to fight destiny.
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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Minimal losses were incurred during the battle. Numerous casualties inflicted upon Falasan.
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title = <b>Upsurge of Monsters Delay Advance!</b>|
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article =<i>September 8th, 2008</i>
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There has been a large resurgence of undead and monster activity in Carelia, the Cagilan Empire, Darka and Tara. These evil creatures are of such size and strength that normal militia units are incapable of stopping them. Thus, it is with reluctance that each realm must dispatch a task force for disposal.
  
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A Hostile Takeover was initiated just as this paper was being printed.
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We do not know how Falasan has done this but rest assured, the Freedom of Rabbits is still our highest priority!
 
    
 
    
 
<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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title = <b>Battle of Rogeshore</b>|
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title = <b>War Update</b>|
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article =<i>February 25th, 2008</i>
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article =<i>September 6th, 2008</i>
 
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On the eve of Dictator Lister's Declaration of War, a small detachment of Taran Troops invaded the ASI region of Rogeshore. Not wishing to overwhelm the 5,000 CS ASI force, Tara sought honorable battle with equal forces. However, even that was too much and ASI fled from us. Three ASI units were  too slow and were destroyed.
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As anyone can see in the map, we are doing very well. There is almost no resistance now when our army liberates Rabbit regions. Peasants welcome Tara with open arms. Both Barad Falas and Tucha are surrounded, there people starving while their Lords flee. As I write this, I look out my window and witness the massive army gathering for the siege of Barad Falas. Once that persecuted city is free, Falasan will be broken.
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We shall see...  
 
    
 
    
 
<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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title = <b>WAR with Ash Sea Islands!</b>|
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title = <b>Traitor Identified at Last?</b>|
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article =<i>February 25th, 2008</i>
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
 
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In an effort to support the just cause of the tiny breakaway realms of Suville and Caergoth, the realm of Tara has just declared the existence of <b>war</b> between ourselves and ASI. Armies from Carelia, Talerium and Eston have recognized our just purpose and have joined us. We have also hired the feared mercenaries from Darka to aid our war.
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One of the early questions in this war has always been the early warning the Ash Sea Islands received during the massing of our armies at their border. We have later learned that a traitor from Suville leaked the liberation plans to our enemies, prolonging the war and suffering of ASI.
  
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Many may wondered why so many realms would take this action. The reason, as I perceive it, is religion. The ASI religion of Magna Serpentism has been aggressive in its pursuit of converts. Priests from ASI, Falasan and the Principality of Magnus have ranged far and wide without respect of territorial rights or the wishes of the people involved. Now they pay the price for their hubris.
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Clearly, Sir Damian Bedwyr, Duke of Stoneville can be none other than the traitor in question. HE made ASI suffer and, indeed, the argument can be made that the Falasan War is his fault as well.  
  
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May the Gods grant us their favor...
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The Tara Times will seek to confirm this speculation and get back to you.       
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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title = <b>Falasan Inquirer Admits Fault!</b>|
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article =<i>September 2nd, 2008</i>
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I have just finished reviewing past issues of our brother journalists across the divide and I have come to a stunning article...
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<b>Falasan admits they are to blame for the war!</b>   
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Indeed. In a fine display of honesty, the most recent edition of the Falasan Newspaper freely admits that it was their ineptitude and foolishness that has caused all this mayhem. Thousands of deaths and countless villages could have been spared had the stubborn Rabbit King shared the views of his reporters.
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The Tara Times urges the Falasan Inquirer to promote an unconditional surrender among their people. This is the only humane action in the face of their nation's culpability in recent events.
 
    
 
    
 
<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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article =<i>February 24th, 2008</i>
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
 
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Joy fills the streets of Foda today as news of the handover of Tarasac reached the city. The small ceremony occurred in the presence of Lister, Dictator of Tara and Vengeance, Prime Minister of the Cagilan Empire. Select witnesses were there to officiate the event among them Ottar, the soon-to-be new Duke of Tarasac.
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The pressures of war have forced all available staff to the frontlines, abandoning their journalism duties for the greater good. As the tide of war turns our way, we have now found the time to continue our work here at the paper.
  
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This fulfills the promise the Cagilan Empire gave so long ago. They have returned our home to us.
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We apologize for any inconvenience.        
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Long live Tara!!!
 
 
    
 
    
 
<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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title = <b>Abington Reborn!</b>|
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article =<i>February, 2008</i>
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
 
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Suville and Caergoth has declared war on the Principality of Magnus. Carelia has been reported at the front and ASI is expected to arrive in support of PoM.     
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The Blight of Atamara is back!
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Sir Damian Bedwyr, now King of Abington, Duke of Stoneville, Marshal of the Praetorian Guard has just created Abington from the ashes. Fury is rising throughout the continent as realm after realm declares war on the abomination. One trusts armies will soon put an end to this embarrassment.  
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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title = <b>New Reporter in the Ranks...</b>|
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
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I am pleased to introduce Sir Kalanar Ardarcil to our readers. He is a Knight of Tarasac and will report on the battles our realm has fought against our enemies.  
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Welcome Kalanar!    
 
    
 
    
 
<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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Latest revision as of 08:20, 22 March 2014

Tarabanner.png The Tara Times
Price: ONE GOLD PIECE Founder: Peter Kolak Date of Issue: September 1st, 2008

Archive History

Disclosure: Whatever is stated in the Tara Times does not reflect the opinions and ideals of all Taran nobles.

Defeat at Picnu!
September 27th, 2008

A rare battle between near-equal forces ended in defeat today as a Falasan/Minas Ithil Army invaded the recently freed region of Picnu. 16470 CS of Rabbits/MI went against 15315 CS of Tara/Darka troops in a brutal battle. Despite the valiant defense of our soldiers and allies, we were overrun in a protracted battle.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Correction:
September 19th, 2008

It has been brought to our attention that Ash'rily is NOT the capital of the Ash Sea Islands. The correct capital is Ser'quia. We apologize for our error.

Personally, I really don't see the point of this since ASI will be extinct soon. The Dead Bear No Ill Will...

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Setbacks on the Northern Front
September 16th, 2008

A coordinated counterattack by Falasan and Minas Ithil has succeeded in taking Cori and Picnu away from us. With our own allies unavailable and monsters/Norland Raiders n the rear, we have been unable to muster enough to resist.

Rest assured, this is only a minor delay in our plans of spreading Freedom to the Oppressed.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Fall of Ash'rily
September 16th, 2008

3 days ago... We have just gotten word that a major assault has overrun Ash'rily, capital of the Ash Sea Islands. An estimated 30,000 CS Army of Caergoth/Carelia defeated ASI's 15,000 CS defenders in a titanic battle. Damage to both armies and the fortifications have been massive.

Other News... ASI has takenover Barnlure in a pointless gesture of defiance. This action has only delayed the eventual assimilation of the Capital into Carelia. Still, we salute ASI in its will to fight destiny.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Upsurge of Monsters Delay Advance!
September 8th, 2008

There has been a large resurgence of undead and monster activity in Carelia, the Cagilan Empire, Darka and Tara. These evil creatures are of such size and strength that normal militia units are incapable of stopping them. Thus, it is with reluctance that each realm must dispatch a task force for disposal.

We do not know how Falasan has done this but rest assured, the Freedom of Rabbits is still our highest priority!

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

War Update
September 6th, 2008

As anyone can see in the map, we are doing very well. There is almost no resistance now when our army liberates Rabbit regions. Peasants welcome Tara with open arms. Both Barad Falas and Tucha are surrounded, there people starving while their Lords flee. As I write this, I look out my window and witness the massive army gathering for the siege of Barad Falas. Once that persecuted city is free, Falasan will be broken.

We shall see...

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Traitor Identified at Last?
September 1st, 2008

One of the early questions in this war has always been the early warning the Ash Sea Islands received during the massing of our armies at their border. We have later learned that a traitor from Suville leaked the liberation plans to our enemies, prolonging the war and suffering of ASI.

Clearly, Sir Damian Bedwyr, Duke of Stoneville can be none other than the traitor in question. HE made ASI suffer and, indeed, the argument can be made that the Falasan War is his fault as well.

The Tara Times will seek to confirm this speculation and get back to you.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Falasan Inquirer Admits Fault!
September 2nd, 2008

I have just finished reviewing past issues of our brother journalists across the divide and I have come to a stunning article...

Falasan admits they are to blame for the war!

Indeed. In a fine display of honesty, the most recent edition of the Falasan Newspaper freely admits that it was their ineptitude and foolishness that has caused all this mayhem. Thousands of deaths and countless villages could have been spared had the stubborn Rabbit King shared the views of his reporters.

The Tara Times urges the Falasan Inquirer to promote an unconditional surrender among their people. This is the only humane action in the face of their nation's culpability in recent events.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Tara Times is BACK!
September 1st, 2008

The pressures of war have forced all available staff to the frontlines, abandoning their journalism duties for the greater good. As the tide of war turns our way, we have now found the time to continue our work here at the paper.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Abington Reborn!
September 1st, 2008

The Blight of Atamara is back!

Sir Damian Bedwyr, now King of Abington, Duke of Stoneville, Marshal of the Praetorian Guard has just created Abington from the ashes. Fury is rising throughout the continent as realm after realm declares war on the abomination. One trusts armies will soon put an end to this embarrassment.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

New Reporter in the Ranks...
September 1st, 2008

I am pleased to introduce Sir Kalanar Ardarcil to our readers. He is a Knight of Tarasac and will report on the battles our realm has fought against our enemies.

Welcome Kalanar!

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

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