The White Tree Times

Editor: Snowe Mithridates

Commentary and Editorials November Power Rankings The rankings remain the same as from the beginning of October, with the exception of the young realm of Dunnera which has been removed due to its destruction. 1. Sirion Sirion easily maintains its top spot in the hierarchy. Their military and economic strength cannot be beat and their food production and supply actually seem to be leveling out and actively growing. They are in a position to absorb much of Dunnera's refugee's as well as their former regions of Braga and Oporto. As well as the unclaimed city of Krimml. This may bring them into conflict with Caligus or Westmoor. Also strengthening them is their alliance with Nivemus and the Obsidian Islands. 2. Perdan Taking a solid second, Perdan is the balancing power to Sirion with a well-organized and strong military and a wide amount of regions to maintain its economy. With Ibeldesh City finally being taken by Eponllyn it will be interesting to see this realm's interactions with the realms in the south in the future. 3. Caligus With the destruction of Dunnera and retaking Fontan City along with potentially more former regions of Dunnera, Caligus has brought up its power significantly. King Dobromir has not been afraid to show and stretch his power and willingness to dominate those who challenge him. This is good news for Caligus as it definitely raises their status amongst the other realms. 4. Westmoor Westmoor was about to overtake Caligus, however by no reason of its own, did not do so. Still a very solid realm with a religion that maintains a central part of the state and court within it. There has been little news however from any nobles within it as of late. 5. Nivemus Solidifying their alliance with both Sirion and the Obsidian Islands through the Northern Confederation, Nivemus has just barely increased in its power. It's regions remain productive and growing and it's military remains solid. However, Nivemus is the only realm on the continent that has never engaged in hostilities and it's military power remains untested. 6. Armonia Given just a bit more of a push, Armonia will overtake Nivemus's spot at number 5. 7. Eponllyn An economic powerhouse that now has the major task of restoring the biggest city on the continent. The road will be long and tedious for this realm, but one must hope that they can restore the glory of that great city and possibly succeed in becoming a great power as those realms who once held it before. Queen Siana also recently held a tournament that had quite a good turn-out. 8. Obsidian Islands Obsidian Islands sadly has taken the last spot again. But, not all is bad news. They recently joined in the Northern Confederation with Sirion and Nivemus which gives the realm a bit more a spot in politics on the island. That's all for this month. I hope that you'll keep reading throughout the month as I plan to actively post news as well as editorials on various subjects. -Editor Vessol on November 1, 2012 A Note from the Editor I want to apologize that the October issue was so bare of any articles or news in general. Part of it had to do with things generally being slow on the Eastern Continent. The other part of it had to do with my own business that took me away from my work here. However, as I am retiring from my position as Legodos of Nivemus, I hope that I can more readily update this newspaper and stay up on going-ons. The most noteworthy things that occurred in October was the destruction of Dunnera. I certainly thought that they would be able to last longer, but by October 26th, Caligus had already taken Fontan City, the capital of Dunnera. However, any hope of capturing King Traemlin was dashed when it was reported he was seen on a ship heading to Beluaterra before the city fell. Shortly after, Davis Nosferatus was elected Grand Duke of Dunnera and that he remains. However his rule will be short lived as the last of Dunnera's regions have either fallen rogue or gone to Caligus or Sirion. -Editor Vessol on November 1, 2012		The News Ticker November 1, 2012 Placeholder
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