York Journal/Issue 10

The York Journal

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January 08

Editor(s): Relkin Sypher

The News

Conflict in the North

By Relkin Sypher

January 11th '07

The war continues between Norland and Minas Ithil with victories and losses on both sides. Minas Ithil mourns the death of Decimus Gladius who was killed in battle in Shiverwood.

Meanwhile Dictator Sordnaz appears to be trying to find adequate political cover to re-enter the war. He has accused Minas Ithil of allowing foreign priests to preach in Norland. That Norland has failed to protest this is interesting. This paper has thus far been unable to find any evidence of foreign priests traveling to Norland through Minas Ithil. This paper is also of the opinion that Norland fight its own battles.

If Barony of Makar does attack it will be interesting to see which other realms get involved. One section of Falasan's treaty with Eston would appear to be invalid as the war would be no longer 1v1. It could be that the Barony's entry hurts Norland more than helps if more parties become involved in this war.

Continuing operations

By Relkin Sypher

January 9th '07

Minas Ithil has attacked the region of Shiverwood. The initial attack was disrupted by the arrival of some Barony of Makar troops. Only one MI unit pressed the attack, and the BoM unit joined the defending Norlander troops. Seeing the BoM troops attacking their countrymen they launched a second attack and drove the defenders from the field. Rough counts from the second attack show about twice as many wounded and dead among the Barony and Norland troops.

Meanwhile Norland has attacked Mansbridge unsuccessfully once again. Minor damage to the walls was done as well as some minor casualties among the defenders. Norland attacked with 363 men against the nearly 800 defenders. Casualties for Norland were 237 while Minas Ithil had casualties of 71.

Defense of Mansbridge

By Relkin Sypher

January 5th '07

Norland attacked Mansbridge this morning. The attackers were repelled successfully but a large number of siege engines were seen in the battle causing heavy damage to the fortifications.

Norland attacked with 1192 troops, mostly infantry with a few archers and cavalry against the 1326 defenders. At the end of the battle Norland had casualties of 861 men and Minas Ithil had casualties of 332.

A costly battle for Norland, though it was noted that Norland's forces showed an unusual buildup before the attack.

New Lord of Dunstoke

By Relkin Sypher

January 4th '07

Count Raziel III Himoura has been named the new Count of Dunstoke by Duke Dante. The Himoura family has served the realm of Minas Ithil for generations and is known by many throughout Minas Ithil and Atamara.