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quote =<i>'''Founder:''' [[Peter Kolak]]</i>|
 
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editor =<i>'''Editor:''' [[Jose Dela Cruz]]</i>|
 
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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>Caergoth Takes Wynford!</b>|
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title = <b>Correction:</b>|
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article =<i>April 19th, 2008</i>
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article =<i>September 19th, 2008</i>
 
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Our Southern Allies have scored a great victory today, freeing Wynford from ASI hands. This ends any enemy presence south of the island group the snakes call home. Reports now indicate the south is massing for a charge into the heartland of ASI.    
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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...  
 
    
 
    
 
<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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article =<i>April 16th, 2008</i>
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article =<i>September 16th, 2008</i>
 
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Visibly demonstrating that they're not dead yet, ASI pulled an impressive outcome in Barnlure as they desperately attempted to prevent its fall to Carelia. 13,509 CS of ASI caused massive damage to the  17,163 CS of Allied Forces during the first battle. Though the battle ended in a victory for the Allies, their strength was so badly weakened that a liberation of Barnlure became impossible. The region has since fallen to rogues where none rule.
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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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Several more battles took place after the first as both sides tried to gain advantage. These battles ended very badly for ASI as the now alert Allies battered them... leaving many wounded. Both sides beat a hasty retreat a few days later as an army of Undead crested the horizon.      
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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>
 
<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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title = <b>Tichi Saved Again!</b>|
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article =<i>April 15th, 2008</i>
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article =<i>September 16th, 2008</i>
 
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Due to the mass murders committed by ASI, Tichi switched to our side faster than normal. Wind Flower was made Baron of Tichi but this resulted in massive protests among the population. It appears that Kurohyou is loved here after all.  
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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.
 
    
 
    
 
<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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article =<i>April 13th, 2008</i>
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article =<i>September 8th, 2008</i>
 
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We gained the Inxi today in a Takeover while losing Tichi again to ASI. The brutality of the Serpents deserves special mention as they systematically murdered everyone they could find. Tichi is now a shell of what it once was.
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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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Numerous minor battles were waged as the many armies jockeyed for position. Expect a major battle soon.   
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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>Rabbit War Talks...</b>|
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article =<i>April 13th, 2008</i>
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article =<i>September 6th, 2008</i>
 
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Apparently, the war with Falasan is under negotiation. Despite a Declaration of War from the Rabbit, we have yet to see any incursion from the Rodent horde. News has instead arrived of the Falasan King's willingness to talk about the hostilities that exist.
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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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Phony War, anyone? 
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We shall see...
 
    
 
    
 
<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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article =<i>April 7th, 2008</i>
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
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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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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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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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article =<i>September 2nd, 2008</i>
 
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Following Tara's lack of response to the Rabbit ultimatum on CE passage thru Tara, Falasan has declared war. The news has come as a shock to the Military Council as few thought Falasan could afford even more enemies. Debate rages on what to do about it. Shall we ignore it or retaliate?   
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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>April 5th, 2008</i>
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
 
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My sincere apologies for not reporting recently. Duties as General at the field have delayed my responsibilities to the Tara Times and to you, my readers.
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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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Anyway, here it is:
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We apologize for any inconvenience.        
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<br>5 days ago: 20,000 ASI Army attempts a BTO of Rogeshore.
 
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<br>4 days ago: 12,000 ASI Army overwhelms Stargard. City sacked.
 
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<br>4 days ago: PoM capital Riverholm falls to Caergoth. PoM effectively destroyed.
 
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<br>4 days ago: Carelia troops attacks Rogeshore. 8,000 CS vs 4,000 CS. BTO stopped.
 
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<br>2 days ago: BoM declares war on MI.
 
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<br>2 days ago: MI declares war on Eston.
 
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<br>1 day ago: 13,000 CS of Allied Troops attack 8,000 CS of retreating ASI. Victory. 
 
 
    
 
    
 
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article =<i>April 7th, 2008</i>
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
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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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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
 
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Falasan suffered a setback today as two separate battles went badly for them. About 13,000 CS of Rabbits faced 23,000 CS of CE/Talerium Troops in a desperate attempt to protect their lands from liberators. Numerous Falasan Nobles were captured while a Cagilan Empire Hero, Narcissus Orcus, was killed.
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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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The battles took place in Nazia and Picnu. Expect more to come. 
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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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