 December 14, 2006
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| Light of Fountain Getting Restless
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| Rumors arriving from around the island speak of a growing unrest among the upper levels of the government of Light of Fountain. The officials in the government are apparently unhappy about the continuing claims that Caligus still holds on the regions of Tokat, and Sordidus. The government of Caligus has apparently refused to release these claims, stating that the regions were illegitimately seized by Light of Fountain.
This is not the first time that Caligus and Light of Fountain have argued over the ownership of regions along their borders. These two realms have a long history of disagreements in this area. Caligus routinely claims that Light of Fountain was being opportunistic, and picking off border regions one by one, while Caligus' attention was occupied by their war with Yssaria. Light of Fountain, on the other hand, claims that Caligus is reneging on a deal between the two realms where Caligus would transfer the regions in exchange for gold. Where the truth lies, no one knows. However, it is widely reputed that Caligus sold the stronghold of Akesh Temple under the threat of war from Light of Fountain, at a time when Caligus was hard pressed by Yssaria. This amounts to little more than bully tactics on the part of Light of Fountain.
It has become common knowledge that Light of Fountain desires a new city to call their capital. In fact, there is an agreement between Light of Fountain and Fontan where Fontan will help Light of Fountain to find a new city. When that happens, Light of Fountain will return Fontan city to Fontan, from whom they seceded the city many months ago. Since then, Light of Fountain has been attempting to manufacture reasons to attack both Caligus and Perdan in hopes of capturing either Partora or Perdan city itself. Is this recent claims dispute nothing more than another attempt by Light of Fountain to manufacture a new war in order to grab more territory? Or is this merely an indication that Fontan and Light of Fountain are merely two heads of the same hydra, bent on domination of the island for their own mysterious purposes?
If Light of Fountain were really the peaceful realm they claim to be, then would they not seek some peaceful resolution to their differences, rather than looking for ways to legitimize their desire for conquest? A much more desirable approach would perhaps be to offer Caligus something in return for the lifting of the claims, such as a one-time gold payment. Well, as it turns out, our sources tell us that is exactly what happened! Light of Fountain has offered to pay Caligus to remove the claims, but Caligus has refused! We're not sure what game Caligus is playing here. They have no more use for the claims, as it is not likely that Caligus will ever be able to regain control of those regions. Is this merely stubbornness on the part of the Caligans, or do they want more gold that Light of Fountain offered?
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| December 14, 2006
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| Region Transfers Complete
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| With the recent transfer of Lorient to Ibladesh, Perdan has completed its share of the treaty obligations. The last remaining articles of the treaty that are not yet completed are the transfers of Domus and Scio from Caligus to Yssaria. Once those are completed, then all treaty terms will be fulfilled.
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| December 10, 2006
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| Rebellion in Old Rancagua Fails!
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| It seems that the Loyalist forces in Old Rancagua have managed to fight off the rebels, and retained control of the government. In an odd twist of fate, several of the rebels were struck down by the gods with massive bolts of lightning. The priests declared that the gods were angry with those struck down for their actions leading to the rebellion, and for their motivations in rebelling. With many rebels struck down by the gods themselves, the few remaining rebels were no match for the loyalists.
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| December 8, 2006
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| Rebellion in Old Rancagua!
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| Rhargec, a noble of Old Rancagua has called for a rebellion against King Dekion and the ruling council of Old Rancagua. Rhargec claims to be the grandson of Charger, a noble who himself lead a rebellion against the government of Old Rancagua. Apparently rebellion runs in the family. Whatver the reason for the rebellion, Rhargec's timing was impeccable. The Old Rancaguan army is currently in Stora, invading Avamar Selective. It will take nearly four days for the Old Rancaguan army to march back to Ashforth. By then, the rebellion will be long over, one way or another.
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| December 7, 2006
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| Region Transfer to Caligus Complete
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| Today Queen Evangeline has transferred the city of Partora to the control of Caligus. This marks the third and final region transfer from Perdan to Caligus, completing that portion of our treaty obligations. Perdan has now transferred Meuse, Mulhouse, and Partora to Caligus, and received Nascot. With the completion of the region transfers to Caligus, Caligus can now begin transferring regions to Yssaria, starting with Domus and then Scio.
There is now only one region transfer left before Perdan has fulfilled the final term of the peace treaty, that being the transfer of Lorient to Ibladesh.
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| December 1, 2006
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| Fontan joins the war
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| Fontan has indicated it intentions to join the war with OR and Sirion against Avamar Selective. Chancellor Gregor stated that Fontan will always support its friends.
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The News
| December 19, 2006
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| Sir Lycastus, Pontifex of Light of Fountain has announced a tournament of Joust and Swordfight to be held in Fontan 6 days from now. There will be a charge of 15 gold for every participant. The winner will be rewarded with 1000 gold in addition to the honour and prestige that his victory will earn him. There will also be a reward of 200 gold for the second best.
The realm of Caligus has given the region of Domus away to Yssaria.
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| December 9, 2006
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| Huge battle fought in Ashforth! The rebel forces of Old Rancagua have attacked the loyalists in the capital. (5,000 vs 3,000)
Huge battle fought in Kalmar city! The combined armies of Old Rancagua, Sirion, and Fontan have attacked the city of Kalmar, capital to Avamar Selective. The forces of the Kalmar Islands assisted in the defense of the city. The attackers overwhelmed and deefated the defenders, but suffered heavy losses. Many nobles on both sides wee wounded and captured. (34,000 vs 20,000)
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| December 8, 2006
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| Rebellion in Old Rancagua! Rhargec has called for an uprising against the government.
Huge battle fought in Stora! The forces of Old Rancagua and Sirion attacked the armies of Avamar Selective and the Kalmar Islands. The attackers arrived ahead of schedule, and were outnumbered and defeated. (6,000 vs 8,000)
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| December 1, 2006
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| The realm of Kalmar Islands has reconfirmed Donna Ragna as its Chancellor.
The realm of Fontan has reconfirmed Gregor as its Chancellor.
The realm of Sirion has reconfirmed Handow as its Prime Minister.
The realm of Avamar Selective has selected Indira as its new Pontifex.
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