Obsidian News/May 1008 - Issue

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Price: Free For All	Editor: King Shady Soulja	Issue: 6

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Around the Continent News:

Date: Updated Daily Perdan has taken control of Troyes (formerly part of Fontan). Perdan now controls 18 regions. Caligus has declared war on Fontan. The realm of Perdan has given the region of Clermont away to Ibladesh. Perdan has declared war on Fontan. Fontan has taken control of Ashforth , a former rogue region. Fontan now controls 28 regions. Ibladesh has taken control of Az Zarqua , a former rogue region. Ibladesh now controls 10 regions. The people of Ashforth have revolted and declared independence from Old Rancagua! The people of Salta have revolted and declared independence from Sultanate of Asena! A huge battle in Parm: Fontan vs. Sirion Estimated combat strengths: 9000 CS vs. 5000 CS Alexander Acies Dux Ducis, Judge of Sirion, Duke of Parm is spotted wearing the Blessed Plate Mail of the Kings. The hero Celad Anthas (Knight of Oligarch, Fontan) was killed. Sir Laurentides Biz'Oûn, Count of Poitiers was seriously wounded. Defender Victory! A huge battle in Limbar: Sirion vs. Fontan Estimated combat strengths: 8000 CS vs. 9000 CS Sir Handow Meadowcrest, Prime Minister of Sirion is spotted wearing the White Crown of Sirion. Marc de Coivos (Knight of Parm, Sirion) was captured by Fontan forces. Sandra Jimenez (Dame of Oligarch, Fontan) was captured by Sirion forces. Attacker Victory! The realm of Obsidian Islands has elected Shady as its new King. He received 68% of the valid votes. The realm of Perdan has elected Sangue as its new King. He received 41 % of the valid votes. The realm of Sirion has elected Handow as its new Prime Minister. He received 48 % of the valid votes. The realm of Fontan has elected Rogal Dorn as its new Chancellor. He received 35 % of the valid votes. The realm of Ibladesh has elected Terminus as its new Pontifex Maximus. He received 26 % of the valid votes. The realm of Caligus has elected doombringer as its new King. He received 49 % of the valid votes. The realm of Old Rancagua has elected Talius as its new King. He received 38 % of the valid votes. The realm of Tuchanon V has elected Greg as its new King. He received 77 % of the valid votes. The realm of Sultanate of Asena has elected Korkut as its new Sultan. He received 73 % of the valid votes. A huge battle in Limbar: Fontan vs. Sirion Estimated combat strengths: 6000 CS vs. 6000 CS Xavier ymerej (Knight of Troyes, Fontan) was captured by Sirion forces. Defender Victory! A huge battle in Oroya: Fontan vs. Old Rancagua Estimated combat strengths: 7000 CS vs. 6000 CS Elberan Carnes, Minister of Finance of Fontan, Count of An Najaf is spotted wielding the Dagger of Blood. Elberan Carnes, Minister of Finance of Fontan, Count of An Najaf is spotted wearing the Fool's Ring of Enchanting. Sir Tarl Buonare, Marshal of the Fearless Legions of Old Rancagua was captured by Fontan forces. Attacker Victory! A huge battle in Limbar: Fontan vs. Sirion Estimated combat strengths: 8000 CS vs. 7000 CS Basilius Decimus, Minister of Defense of Fontan is spotted wearing the Hat of Pain. Erik Eyolf Serpentis, Count of Dolmbar is spotted wielding the Mysterious Broadsword of Flame. Karlean Marrion (Knight of Tabost) is spotted reading from the Doomed Book of Abundance. Erik Eyolf Serpentis, Count of Dolmbar is spotted reading from the Daemonic Book. The hero Sir Daydreamer Perfect, Count of Ustimbar was killed. Romul Galmel, Baron of Sermbar, Marshal of the Army of Sirion was captured by Fontan forces. Jinto Rairiki of Sirion was seriously wounded. Dorian Arkturus (Knight of Sirion, Sirion) was captured by Fontan forces. Attacker Victory! The realm of Sirion has reconfirmed Handow as its Prime Minister. He received 48 % of the valid votes. The realm of Fontan has reconfirmed Rogal Dorn as its Chancellor. He received 37 % of the valid votes.

Bans, Traitors and Regions

Date: May, 31 2008 Just when it seemed the month would end with a majority of the continent in war, with Fontan having a huge lead with the regions, things go for a huge turn for the worse. How you may be thinking now. Well first, Rogal Dorn, Chancellor of Fontan says there will be no re-election for him. Then has bans placed on a few key nobles, including the Duke of Krimml. In response to this, the Duke then brought his city, and entire duchy over to Perdan. A big question for this though, at least for this King, is why was Perdan chosen? There is also Sirion, Caligus, Confederacy of Fontan, Sultanate of Asena, Obsidian Islands, and Old Rancagua. It would now seem the wars with Fontan will be coming to end quickly, as Sirion will no doubtly be able to push back and reclaim their lands now, Confederacy of Fontan will also surely start to win their wars as Fontan looks for a new capital, and try to fight with a huge chunk of nobles and regions gone. Another big question to consider, is where is their newly formed colony to be found? Sultanate of Asena does not share all of the wars Fontan does, and in fact seems to be gaining supports and allies in the south instead. Only time will tell what will happen as always but I think it's easy enough to predict what will happen to Fontan now.

Tides Change Quickly

Date: May, 29 2008 Almost as soon as war was declared, Perdan went in and took control of Troyes from Fontan. One of the fastest take-overs ever seen, as it took nearly no time at all. Now the question is, what of the other fronts? Is Caligus moving into Fontan? Has the newly formed Confederation of Fontan started a TO? Are Sirion and Old Rancagua mounting their counter-attacks now that the south has moved in against Fontan? All these questions and more to be answered in time.

Wars Continue to Grow, More Join Against Fontan

Date: May, 28 2008 As it was much anticipated, Perdan and Caligus joined with Sirion, OR and the newly created realm of the Confederacy of Fontan against Fontan. Reasons? Caligus joined to support Perdan, who joined to support the Confederacy of Fontan and stop Fontan's mass expansion as they now control eight duchies. After this your probably wonder, what is the Confederacy of Fontan. Well in simple terms, it is Fontan but in tyranny form, and controls a few regions on Fontan's southern border. Including Fontan city, which a long time ago was home to the lost realm of the Light of Fountain. Now it brings up a new point of what does all this mean? Not one, two, or even just three realms war Fontan but an amazing five realms are at war with Fontan now.

Regions Revolting

Date: May, 19 2008 After some surprising turn of events, the wars finally caught up to the people. Who to be exact? The people of Ashforth and Salta. Ashforth and Salta both got tired of things, and turned around and revolted against their governments. Salta, a newly acquired region for Sultanate of Asena, was not a big lose to them and is expected they will reclaim it quickly. Ashforth on the other hand is a crushing blow to Old Rancagua, leaves the city open now for Fontan, or possibly SoA to take, and could spell the end of OR as we know it.

Peace For the Islands

Date: May, 13 2008 Finally, after fierce fighting between Obsidian Islands and the Sultanate of Asena, a treaty known as Peace with Asena, has been drawn up and signed. Not only that but Fontan and Perdan to assure the treaty is held by both realms. Hopefully now peace will reign on the islands, and building can once again be the main focus for all of us.

Three Gone

Date: May, 08 2008 Cyprido, major and Ernest have all gone missing today. Just as things start getting reorganized, three important and great nobles disappear. Now we are trying to figure out what happened to them as search parties are being sent out all over the islands. Hopefully they are well, and can be found soon.

Governments Changed, Removed, Twisted

Date: May, 07 2008 Earlier today all types of governments and the government councils where removed from their positions. Now the whole island is quickly trying to get everything together to elect their new council to lead their realm into a bright and strong future.

Elections, Battles, and Peace

Date: May, 2 2008 Elections in Sirion and Fontan went as expected, as Handow and Rogal Dorn continue to maintain their rulership. Fontan moves into Sirion even more now, as they have taken military control of Limbar. Nothing new happening from the south recently. SoA, OR, and OI seem to be stuck in their current borders, but could change at anytime. Peace is going all over the south, as only Itorunt and Tuchanon V are now fighting their war.