York Journal/Issue 8
 The York Journal
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| Cost: 1 silver | November 07 | Editor(s): Relkin Sypher |
| The News |
| Investigation opened in prisoner death | By Relkin Sypher | November 4th '07 |
Drustan 'the mighty' of Norland has died while in custody. Drustan was being held prisoner after being captured in Norland's attack on Mansbridge. Drustan Andrasta was brother to one of Norland's former Generals and current Prime Minister, Ceowfyr Andrasta. Drustan is reported to have declared his loyalty to Minas Ithil before his death. The Arch Priestess, Countess Katherine Yorke, is currently investigating the circumstances of his death.
Attached is a letter reporting the incident from the Head Jailor: Jailors Report
| New Lord of Mansbridge appointed | By Relkin Sypher | November 4th '07 |
Sir Grahm Leafwalker, has been appointed Marquis of Mansbridge. Sir Grahm has been been a long serving member of Minas Ithil and the York Journal is of course supportive of his appointment. The people of Mansbridge are sure to benefit from his just and wise leadership.
| 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.
