 May 25, 2007
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| Global Drought!!
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| "Global Drought
The weather has taken a turn for the worse all over the island. The priests are unsure as to what the reason might be, and are praying that it improves again."
The East Continent has been hit by a global drought. No one is sure why this has happened or what the overall effect on the continent will be. However, it does not appear to be a good sign for Perdan.
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| May 22, 2007
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| Aixen Pains for Humanity
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| Duke Screndt of Aix has publicly refused to institute the Church of Humanity, founded in Perdan, stating:
"The huge majority of Aix being pagan is defense from any invading army. The people of Aix see their Duke following the old ways and see no reason to take up new religions themselves."
Currently the entire realm flies one religious banner except Aix. While the line between Government and Religious authority is being defined, one can't help to wonder how the decisions of today will impact on the Perdan of tomorrow.
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| May 20, 2007
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| Pontifex Lycastus Captured by Fontan!
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| Word has just reached us in Perdan that Pontifex Lycastus, ruler of Light of Fountain, has been captured by the forces of Fontan. Details of the events surrounding the imprisonment are as yet unknown. Pontifex Lycastus was the Duke of Fontan city while the city was under the control of the realm of Fontan. Duke Lycastus seceded the city over a year ago to from the realm Light of Fountain. We will bring you more news as it arrives.
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| May 20, 2007
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| Obsidian Islands Gets a New Duchy
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| Duke Atticus has realigned the duchy of Chaos Temple to the new realm of the Obsidian Islands. Perdan has now divested itself of all five of the island regions. This brings the long task of the reformation of the island realm to a close. Perdan and Old Rancagua have completed the task of cleansing the island of the usurpers and reforming the lawful monarchy of the islands. All the nobles of Perdan wish the new realm the best of luck, and hope for a return to the peaceful relations that all of the islands enjoyed under the rule of the original monarchy.
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| May 18, 2007
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| Obsidian Islands Emerges!
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| Duke Prometheus of Old Rancagua has seceded Kalmar city to form the realm Obsidian Islands. The region of Stora joined in the secession. In a few days Duke Atticus of Perdan will realign the duchy of Chaos Temple to the new realm, taking the remaining five regions of the traditional island realm to the new kingdom.
The Council positions are expected to be filled by Shady Soulja (King) and Paul Aelradir (Banker) from OR and Karlson Solarin (Arch Priest) and Kerwyn T-style (High Marshal) from Perdan.
The other Perdanese that have nominated themselves to join the new colony and will soon be farewelling Perdan include Apollyon, Atticus, Fabian, Fingal, Iridian, Orion, Thar and WAYLANDER. We salute these pioneers, wish them luck in their journey and hope they know that Perdan will always be a home for them if they need it.
Update:
King Shady has made his first announcement as King:
Letter from Shady
Message sent to the Rulers of this world (10 recipients)
Rulers of the East Continent,
First, I would like to thank King Dekion and Queen Evangerline for making everything possible today. Thanks to them, and the nobles of both realms we where able to create Obsidian Islands here, in the place of Kalmar Islands and Avamar Selective. In the future I hope OI can have a peaceful time with all of you, and work together to make this continent even better now. Sorry for making this short, but there are some important matters I must attend to for my realm to be finished. I look forward to speaking with you all in the future, thank you.
Shady
King of Obsidian Islands
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| May 15, 2007
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| More Farewells
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| The Marshal of the Perdan Lions (Praetorians), former Lord of Mulhouse, temporary Duke of Chaos Temple, Johann Hynes has left Perdan for the South East Island. The vocal and supportive Senator will be sorely missed and his departure is a big loss for Perdan.
Letter from Johann
My friends, I bid you Aideu.
Good-bye, Your Grace.
Johann
Marshal of the Perdan Lions
Arkan has also announced he will be leaving Perdan shortly also, and with the scheduled creation of the new colony Perdan can expect to lose another 10-15 nobles. To date, Perdan has dropped to around 90 nobles from its peak of 161 nobles during the great war.
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| May 15, 2007
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| The Obsidian Islands
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| Word has reached Perdan that Kalmar city is on the verge of declaring independence from Old Rancagua. Kalmar city will become the capital of a new realm in the islands surrounding the Kalmar Bay. The new realm, under the leadership of Sir Shady of Old Rancagua, will be known under the name of the Obsidian Islands. Many nobles from both Perdan and Old Rancagua will join the new realm as a renewed sign of dedication between Perdan and Old Rancagua to peace and prosperity for both realms, and their new colony. The formation of the Obsidian Islands will be the culmination and fulfillment of the promise made by Queen Lorraine of Perdan and King Dekion of Old Rancagua to remove the rebels who had infested the small island realm, and restore the lawful government to the islands.
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| May 14, 2007
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| Its a Boy! And a Girl!
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| Count Magnus Solarin of Nascot and Prophet Tabatha Tribal of Church of Humanity are proud to announce the birth of Gunter & Alexis Solarin, a boy and a girl, both born on the 13th of May at 8:03pm.
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| May 14, 2007
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| Tournament Conflict Abounds
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| El Cid, former Perdanite, now Ibladeshian has spoken against his former Commander, Marshal Maelg calling him a coward at the Ubent Tournament. El Cid left Perdan after complaining about his tax share (despite maintaining a very minimal unit) and refusing to follow orders from his Marshal. El Cid preferred to stay consistantly in the capital rather than helping with the restoration of the island regions.
Increasingly we are seeing more and more conflict take place at tournaments. What is supposed to be a peaceful gathering of celebration, has become a place to vent frustrations that would usually take place on a battlefield. The reason for this could be nobles wishing to start conflict, or perhaps the value of a tournament has lost its meaning with tournies being thrown regularly for no other reason than as a profit making device and a distraction for bored nobles.
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| May 14, 2007
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| Interview with an Interviewer
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| Count Ichigo of Zawr, reporter for the Itorunt Informer, The Rampant Lions only remaining competition in the newspaper industry, has been reporting and editing for the controversial paper for over a year. I believe his commitment to keeping abreast of cutting issues makes him a fine candidate for an interview, and so he was approached and graciously accepted.
What are important qualities for a newspaper reporter?
Dedication and objectivity. You have to write consistently, or nobody will read your paper. If you write regularly and objectively, people will come to trust your paper for accurate, timely reporting of the latest news. Of course, each paper will have a slight bias towards its own realm, but that's natural.
Is it braver to tackle topical issues or to ignore them?
Well, it really depends. It's important to get the facts out about important issues, but one must also know when to stop fueling the controversy. What you want is an objective and accurate assessment of the situation.
As a reporter, if you disagree with the stance of your realm, is it inappropriate to publicize this?
Usually, yes. Your loyalty to the realm should be greater than your loyalty to the paper. However, if you feel that the realm is being ruled or controlled unjustly
What are your thoughts on the Fontan vs LoF war?
I personally don't feel that strongly for either realm. True, it has been mentioned that Fontan is reneging on the previous peace treaty and simply trying to take back land long lost to them. It seems that Fontan believes Light of Fountain broke a different treaty. In any case, the conflict is limited to those two realms and doesn't really affect me or the realm of Itorunt. Many people feel strongly for one realm of the other, but I'm pretty neutral on the issue.
Should the war remain between these two realms?
Yes, because this is a simple conflict between those two realms over disagreements in the past about the creation of Light of Fountain and subsequent treaties. There is no need for other realms to get involved.
What are your thoughts of Duke Robert's warning to Ibladesh?
It is a reasonable warning. These words echo the fears of many that such devastation as the Avamarians have brought in the past will occur at the hands of one of our closest allies, Ibladesh. Sorcha's comments on the matter reassure me somewhat, but I still fear for the future of the alliance between our two realms.
How do you feel about the former Avamarians in Ibladesh?
Obviously, I'm wary of them and worry for the future of Ibladesh. If they truly show themselves to be good, there may be a minute chance that they can help improve the world a tiny bit. I wouldn't count on it, however.
Is there anything else you want to say to the Rampant Lion or its readers?
Keep writing! Our papers help inform the masses of what goes on throughout the continent. Remember, knowledge is power! My thanks to Maelg for passing on the interview and to Inara for interviewing me. And of course, my best wishes for the realm of Perdan and all its people.
Thank you very much Lord Ichigo for your time and words of wisdom.
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| May 7, 2007
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| Duke Reginald Slain by Lightning
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| Sir Reginald, Haruspex Maximus of Light of Fountain, Duke of Akesh Temple, was killed today in a freak lightning storm. Local priests who witnessed the events claimed the freak lightning storm was sent by the gods as punishment for his recent actions. It is rumored that Duke Regniald recently fined the Light of Fountain nobles who attended the tournament in Castle Ubent.
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| April 30, 2007
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| Exodus from EC
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| This month Perdan has seen the departure of many nobles due to the lack of excitement on the East Continent. Although most have promised to return if Perdan ever needed help again, almost everyone has maintained that the entire Continent appears to be stagnated with Federations and Alliances that has deadlocked every realm into a perpetual ceasefire. It appears the East Continent is in desperate need of a shake-up.
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| April 30, 2007
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| Fontan Vs Light of Fountain Update
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| Fontan's campaign against the peaceful nation of Light of Fountain has seemingly ground to a standstill. We have seen Fontan city surrounded in both Negev and An Najaf by approximately 17,000cs of Fontan troops for weeks, while the city remains protected by 28,000cs of stout guardians.
Light of Fountain simply does not have the mobile CS to break through the Fontan force, nor does the Fontan force have the strength to break the city. Some believe Fontan will try to isolate the city into submission, waiting for the citizens to die from starvation - but this is one reporter that remembers the value of a Fontanese word and will not be surprised when they renege on their promised 1 vs 1 war. Heed my words... I must be a visionary (else I know Fontan well :P)
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| April 15, 2007
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| Itorunt warns "I shall weep for Ibladesh"
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| Duke Robert of Itorunt has used the tournament in Ibladesh as an opportunity to warn the host nation of the dangers of allowing known rebel leaders, Lalakis, Donna Ragna, Kokur, and Loquan into their realm.[Ref] Some interpreted the letter to mean that Itorunt will declare war in the near future because of the nobles' presence, but subsequent messages made it clear that Duke Robert believes war will be inevitable due to future plotting and misbehaving of the ex-Kavamars. Has the good word of Ibladesh encouraged them to change their habits or will Duke Robert's prediction come to pass? Is the future of Ibladesh destined to be consumed by rebellions and mischief because of those to which they've shown compassion? Only time will tell.
Update: Pontifex Sorcha has responded to Duke Robert, assuring the rulers of the East Island that the former Kavamarians will not be given any chance to cause trouble. Pontifex Sorcha has also stated that Sir Quake, former Pontifex of Ibladesh, has vouched for their good behavior.[Ref]
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| April 14, 2007
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| New Prophet for the Church of Humanity
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| Prophet Shallow has announced he is stepping down as leader of the first Church founded in Perdan. He has announced High Priestess Tabatha as his successor, she is now the head of the Church of Humanity. Congratulations new Prophet Tabatha!
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| April 11, 2007
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| Light of Fountain's General tortured
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| Arch Priestess Balkeese reported to Perdan today that Fontan has tortured the General of Light Fountain. Truly, warfare such as this bespeaks desperation and dishonour. Perdanites all over have become reminiscent of the recent Kavamar war in which torturing and espionage were their favourite passtimes. What will the fallout from this be, if any?
Update:
Fontan's Judge, Lancelot, has promised to only torture nobles from Light of Fountain and infiltrators. I wonder who else he is expecting to get in his prison cells? Chancellor Lilith says she supports and agrees with her Judges stance.[Ref]
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| April 10, 2007
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| Love is in the Air
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| Count Magnus and High Priestess Tabatha have formalised their union in a beautiful ceremony in Nascot this past weekend. Prophet Shallow ministered the union as the tall viking, and petite priestess promised to devote the rest of their lives to one another. The ceremony was threatened by the arrival of Magnus' arch nemeses the Viking Kitties, but fortunately the Solarin family foiled their attempts. Much celebration and merriment followed the event, and in fact is still continuing in some areas of Nascot.
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| April 4, 2007
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| Why has Fontan declared war on Light of Fountain?
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| Merely moments after her election, Chancellor Lilith dropped diplomatic relations with Light of Fountain to war. So I thought I would try to uncover the most asked question, why is Fontan warring Light of Fountain? I have asked around to uncover this answer, but I can't say it is any clearer.
Firstly, Chancellor Lilith proclaims that Light of Fountain is not a legitimate realm. That they betrayed the mother realm through secession. What was Fontan thinking therefore when it signed a peace treaty with Light of Fountain? By doing this they gave validity to the realm of Light of Fountain by entering negotiations and signing the treaty that was to bring forth a friendship between the realms.
Second possible reason, the unexplained attacks across the LoF/Fontan border on murderous settings. Seems Fontan held a referendum on whether they should declare war for this reason, which returned a resounding, almost unanimous 'yes'. Are a few unordered skirmishes the reason for destroying Light of Fountain? Maybe more palpable.
Thirdly, this one was apparently handed to Chancellor Lilith by a helpful ruler. Could it be that they need a new city to finally fulfill their promise of founding New Coimbra? Nice afterthought, but an ironic reasoning to destroy a realm in order to resurrect one.
Now... the fourth reason I have had suggested. Fontan is bored, Fontan wants to broaden its already expansive borders and Light of Fountain is a weaker opponent. Muttered by most of the continent already, could this be the truth of the matter?
Four reasons, each equally unacceptable in my opinion - how will the continent react to this war? Which realms will standby and watch one realm expand its borders mercilessly, while another is destroyed? Only time will tell.
Update:
Two new reasons have surfaced to my knowledge, just showing how unclear the reasons for this war are:
Fifth, that Light of Fountain broke the treaty by not relocating. Well, no stipulations on timing that I can see, and Light of Fountain have followed the treaty to every letter of the word. Fontan (Realm)/Treaties/Light of Fountain Formation
Sixth, and can they get any more absurd? The ex-Avamarian influence in Light of Fountain is enough reason for Fontan to war Light of Fountain. Even trying to ignore the fact that Fontan entered into discussions for a defensive alliance with Donna Ragna when she was Chancellor of KI AND ignoring the fact that Fontan offered them sanctuary after the destruction of their illegitimate realm on the islands.(1) Ignoring both these facts in which Fontan have extended friendship to the ex-islanders, there is also the point that only 8 LoF nobles are from the usurping realms. The rest of LoF are honourable nobles, who have upheld and honoured a treaty signed with their mother realm. So this is surely not the reason.
So again, which of the six reasons is it? Lets hope the murky waters surrounding Fontan's reasoning clear one day soon before they are clouded further with the blood of innocent men.
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| May 31, 2007
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| Huge battle fought in An Najaf! Forces from Light of Fountain have attacked the besieging forces of Fontan. The attackers were defeated. (4000 vs 9000)
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| May 30, 2007
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| Huge battle fought in An Najaf! Forces from Light of Fountain have attacked the besieging forces of Fontan. The attackers were defeated. (9000 vs 6000)
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| May 14, 2007
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| The tournament in Castle Ubent is over. 232 troop leaders from 10 realms fought and drank. There was a swordfighting and a jousting contest.
Mathew, Count of Oc Lu Pesh won the swordfighting tournament (Atlore (Knight of Abadan, Yssaria) came second place).
The jousting contest was won by Andrei (Knight of Sir Temple, Sirion) (Second place: Godfrey, Marquis of Tota, Marshal of the Army of Fat Doughnut Eaters).
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| April 26, 2007
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| The tournament in Domus is over. 239 troop leaders from 10 realms fought and drank. There was a swordfighting and a jousting contest.
Deuvuey (Knight of Clermont, Ibladesh) won the swordfighting tournament (Guis'wa (Noble of Fontan) came second place).
The jousting contest was won by sinted, Duke of Ibladesh (Second place: Andrei (Knight of Sir Temple, Sirion)).
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| April 3, 2007
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| Huge battle fought in Viseu! Light of Fountain has attacked Fontan. The attackers outnumbered the defenders and achieve victory. (8000 vs 7000)
Huge battle fought in An Najaf! Fontan has attacked Light of Fountain. The attackers vastly outnumbered the defenders and achieve victory. (19,000 vs 7000)
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