York Journal/Issue 8

The York Journal

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November 07

Editor(s): Relkin Sypher

The News

The Defense of Mansbridge

By Relkin Sypher

November 3st '07

Mansbridge is now under the control of Minas Ithil. Despite Norland's weakened position they still rallied their forces for a siege to remove us from Mansbridge. The first attack was by Prime Minister Peny, who rushed bravely ahead of his comrades and reached the walls half a day before anyone else. He was wounded and many of his men cut down near the gates of Mansbridge. The main thrust of the attack then came yesterday morning with 35 Norland Troopleaders attacking (761 Inf, 125 Arch, 92 Cav, 32 SF) and 46 defending Minas Ithil forces (790 Inf, 8 MI, 66 Arch, 119 Cav, 14 SF). At least 6 Norland troopleaders were captured and 10 wounded including Ceowfyr Andrasta, who was elected to be Prime Minister of Norland in place of the wounded Prime Minister Peny. One Norland troopleader was slain, Olaf Janssen, Knight of Brackhead.

The attackers were successfully repelled, with Norland suffering heavy casualties. In the fierce combat of that battle the walls of Mansbridge were severely damaged. A palisade around the Minas Ithil encampment still remains but the Moat and Bailey will need repairs in order to be used again.

A third small skirmish also occured, ending with minimal casualties among Minas Ithil forces and a few more Norlanders wounded in the fight.

In a side note, the region of Uforth displeased with Norland's rule has overthrown the local government officials there. The local peasantry seems to believe they can do a better job of governing themselves.