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.

Twin Surrender

(7-4-06)

Earlier, two nations surrendered to their enemies simulataneously. Caligus and Ubent gave in to demands of Ibladesh, Itorunt, and Yssaria. As most readers know, Caligus has been on a long losing streak havign been reduced to four of their original 10 regions. Ubent is currently the same size, but plans to surrender three regions to the souther states, leaving Ubent a weak but still independant state that will contain Castle Ubent, Bursa, and [East Continent/Eldoret|Eldoret]]. The leaders of the two nations, Vlad and Zog Returns have both given statements on their agreements of surrender. Thank you noble rulers, for your time.

Zog Returns, PM of Ubent has said: "The terms of the peace agreement were advised by Yssiria,Itorunt and Ibladesh - if you have questions about that then please ask them. The republic of Ubent had a full and democratic vote on the agreement - over 65% of votes were in favour - so yes it has the support of Ubent. As for prosperity - I hope so."

"The Republic of Ubent agrees to deny safe harbour or passage to any former member of the Kingdoms of Perdan, Caligus or Kalmar sufficiently experienced to know the ways of their former realms."

I was less at ease after reading that. It seems it is not Ubent that has any qualm with us, but the Southern Federation that drew up this treaty. Hopefully, we can still have peace with Ubent.

King Vlad of Caligus has been kind enough to accept an interview.

"1a. Both nations have made peace with the continent. Will this bring further prosperity to your nations' regions?

I have not yet made peace, its my goal, an my Goal is more closer then ever, but not yet achieved. If the Peace is there, it will surly bring prosper time to our people and its regions.

1b. If yes, then will it bring prosperity also to the regions you have surrendered?

I trust in Yssria to do so.

2. Do the nobles of your respective nations generally agree with the decisions to make peace?

Yes they did, that why the rebellion went so smoothly. They all agreed that the obstacle for peace was and is Gwynyth and her past mistakes/relations with Yssaria.

3. Do you estimable rulers believe your former enemies will honor your peace. Will appeasement work to stop the violence?

If they sign it, they will, Ysssaria is a realm of Honour, even with the blood lust they used to have, they are very honourable nobles. I enjoyed talking with them.

4. How do you see the East Continent as a whole progressing in the future?

We will see peace soon, I think that's very clear. If Perdan doesn't surrender, it will also be destroyed, so either ways, there will be Peace. I think this is a good thing, but maybe not the way how it should go..."

This is a very positive note for Caligus, but as for Kalmar that is uncertain. King Vlad has also stated "I never liked the way you people came to power, and I never liked the fact that we where in peace with you guys. May you be one of the First People to Declare Neutrality with."

We used to be alleid with Caligus and we had a food deal going on with them. Actually, when the Caligan banker Medium was wounded and removed from his position Lord Vlad took up the position and raised the price we Kalmarians would have to pay for the food, if I recall correctly. So while this may not be good for Kalmar Islands it is definately good for the whole prosperity fo the East Continent.

Second Battle, First Victory *EDIT* Correcting and Reemphasizing Old Ranc Press *EDIT*

(7-4-06)

"17 attackers (332 Inf, 96 Arch, 46 Cav, 13 SF) 25 defenders (198 Inf, 83 Arch, 3 Cav) Total combat strengths: 5154 vs. 4433 1 neutral observers (168 combat strength)."

After that shocking defeat of Kalmarian forces in Stora, the enemy advance has stopped. The Kalmarian forces are victorius! ---

Old Rancagua Press says:

"Attacking with only minimal numerical superiority, the battle-hardened Old Rancaguan troops were routed by the heavily entrenched defenders, taking many casualities but inflicting their own upon the city. "

I would like to rerphrase that statement. Old Rancagua attacked Kalmar City and failed utterly. Despite having more soldiers, and better trained soldiers they still fell to valient Kalmarian forces. Old Rancagua failed to realize they could not just run into walls and expect them to fall down.

Not only that the Old Ranc Press continues to call us, and indeed me Avamarian. I am sorry, the closest I've ever come to Avamar is Oligarch City. I have never been in Avamar, and have never been an Avamarian. Just as it is wrong to call Master Wenliang Eliadorian or Coimbran etc. it is equally false to call me an Avamarian.

I urge you readers to be wary, and critical of what is written in the Old Rancagua Press, for it is not all true.

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.