The Kalmarian Chronicles/Edition:7

The Kalmarian Chronicles

Price: Free, though donations are greatly accepted ----- Printed In Kalmar City ----- Editor: Legatus DeSyrr and One Rogala ----- early July '06 ----- The Kalmarian Chronicles is an IJARG paper.

First Battle, First Defeat

(7-3-06)

"Total: 20 attackers (607 Inf, 82 Arch, 105 Cav, 20 SF) 33 defenders (499 Inf, 74 Arch, 29 Cav) Total combat strengths: 8205 vs. 8253"

The army of Kalmar fought valiently defending their lands. The enemy leader, Lady Natasha attests this.

"Greetings Kalmarians, all that fought today did so with honor and
I shall salute those that have given their lives for their realms."

Many nobles were wounded in this battle including former King Prometheus(fighting onthe Kalmarian side I might add), and Chancellor Lalakis. As a result, Lord One was voted ruler. He has announced he will step down shortly. Still the bitter irony of this war is clear. The OR army fights to restore a monarchy in a land they have no claim to, to a man who does not even want to be forced onto the throne. Just as El Cid Rogala took over a land he had no claim to, OR now attempts the same thing, likely to have equivalent success in an equally heineous act.

The reason for our defeat is something only the Great Dragon must know. Our strengths were equal. We in Kalmar held defensive positions. Most units were dug in and had fortifications erected. Our defeat was a freak event of massive consequences. In agreement with Lord One, that OR's belligerent action is quite simply barbaric.

Food for Thought

(7-2-06)
Comments Editor One Rogala

Old Rancaguan is coming to reclaim the lands of Kalamar. This reasoning stands that there is actually someone to whom the land is being reclaimed for, but for who these individuals are remains a mystery. Prometheus, former ruler of Kalamar before El Cid's rebellion, has rejoined the newly formed democracy and has declared total opposition to the war, and yet Old Rancaguan marches forward with the claim that they will return the rightful king to the thrown. What king is this? A puppet king that they can control of course. We have to look at the real reasons for this war, and that's power. They don't care hundreds of thousands of nobles and peasants alike will perish in this useless and pointless conflict.

Now I apologize for my poor grammar, but I don’t have the time to make things all nice and pretty as I have a war to fight. Keep sharp, East Continent.

News from the Front

(7-2-06)

So far, four Old Rancaguan nobles and their military units have attacked Stora. All were swiftly defeated by the Kalmarian army. The majority of the OR army is still sailing here and will likely by tomorrow.

Invasion of Stora

(7-1-06)

Today the long awaited Old Rancaguan invasion has come. A large force is moving from Kazan to Stora. This will be the first real battle on Kalmarian soil. Until now all figthing has been either with the monsters (Save one battle between defenders and an OR noble who was coming to join KI). About 13000 CS of troops is heading towards the Kalmar Islands themselves, and the Kalmarian forces stand ready to repel them. Now, whether you agree with Prometheus as King or not, whether you agree a war should be waged or not, none of it matters. Now we in Kalmar shall fight and defend ourselves and our fellow settlers.