The Daily Toren

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Ikalak has been defeated, only two realms remain, there can be only war

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Toren Stronghold taken

Date: March 14th, 2006 Sandalak has finally resecured its control over Toren Stronghold after a vicious fight between Taselakian soldiers and the Sandalakian warriors. After a long takeover of outstanding brutality involving several peasent massacres the stronghold of Taselak finally collapsed. This is almost certainly the killing blow for Taselak, after several defeats in battle and an unsuccessful campain in the Cave of Guilt the Taselakian forces have been obliterated. Only a standing force of militia remains to the north of the island that shows any sign of power. With several nobles already abandoning the island on the Tasleakian side including Yavanna, former leader of Ikalak, morale is very low. Several questions remain in circulation, why Castamir was allowed to command the army of Taselak after he had already been beaten in Ikalak remains heavily on many nobles minds. The Daily Toren will attempt to find out more information on this matter.

Castamir - The new general of Taselak *updated*

March 13th, 2006 There has certainly been alot of confusion over why Castamir has been given the most important Job in Taselak when he had just lost his realm. Many Taselakians believed that Penny was a worthier general, however for reasons that escape many, he now controls the forces of Taselak. Sebastian has been rumoured to have joked about this, saying he will be the first man to lead two realms to defeat in a matter of months. Although currently Castamir has been doing a highly successful job, he has led the Taselakian army to the victory and capture of the Cave of Guilt as well as defeating the Sandalakian looting partys to the north. Whether his appointment will be ultimatley successful is still debatable. This was written just over a month ago and already the Taselakian war machine lies in ruins. Castamir seams to have had a run of bad luck in the battles with Sebastian with several of his own nobles ignoring his orders and his battle settings. The lack of leadership inside Taselak seems to be the cause of these problems.

The battle for Toren begins!

Date: March 13th 2006 The Sandalakian force came in waves on its attack on the stronghold, the first defeated after a brutal battle for the walls erupted. With the miltia forces depleted the Sandalakian second wave crashed through and began to start a takeover, the Toren peasents attempted to rise up against the invaders but were quickly put down. The Taselakian relief force attempted to lift the siege of the stronghold, however they were vastly outnumbered and were defeated. The fleeing Taselakian army was then caught in Astin by a secondary strikeforce. The Taselakian army was almost completeley wiped out by Sandalaks pincer movement. As of yet no major Taselakian forces have come out of Taselak ready for battle. Their army appears crippled.

Recent events on the South-East Island

March 13th, 2006 Toren Stronghold now flies the banner of Sandalak!! Taselakian relief force arrives in two waves, both are utterly destroyed Brutal takeover of the stronghold begins The second wave defeats the miltia forces in Toren Stronghold Sandalak marches onto Toren Stronghold, the first wave is pushed back Taselak strikes back crippling both forces in Astin Sandalak defeats a large Taselak force as nobles refuse to move Figobar rejoins Sandalak as the local lord switches sides Cave of guilt captured by Taselak Berakor taken by Taselak Looting parts from Sandalak destroyed Sandalak takes Berakor Sandalak takes Ikalak city