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In every land, in every age, there are always tyrants that will prey on those who are weaker than themselves. Given free reign, they will spread their lies across the land. They build empires on a foundation of deceit, manipulation, and boundless ambition. Left unchecked these tyrants will devastate East Island, and all it's inhabitants, in wars without end. The Kingdom of Perdan will not stand idly by while the East Island is led into ruin and destruction. The Rampant Lion will stand forth as a beacon of truth regarding the travails of Perdan as it seeks to oppose those who would bring destruction upon our lands. As events in Perdan unfold, they will be chronicled here so all people on the East Island have access to an accurate, fair accounting of the events taking place in our world.
The only thing necessary
for the triumph [of evil]
is for good men to do nothing.
- Edmund Burke (attrib.)

Commentary

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Peace at Last!
After many years of continual strife, Peace has finally been achieved in Perdan! The rulers of Perdan, Caligus, Sirion, Fontan, Ibladesh, Yssaria, and Itorunt have all signed a treaty to bring peace to all our combined realms. The first steps were taken today by the raising of relations between Perdan and Sirion from war to neutrality. The full text of the treaty can be found here.

Confusion in the internal communications in Fontan threatened to end the treaty before it could begin, however. Over 6 hours after agreeing to the treaty, the troops of Sirion and Fontan invaded the Perdanese region of Brive. The forces of Fontan commenced looting the region immediately. When the forces were contacted, they claimed to be unaware that the treaty had been finalized. Indeed, a full twelve hours after the signing of the treaty, Sir Teshup, Supreme Judge of Fontan, claimed to be unaware that the treaty had been been signed! Perhaps things work a bit slower in Fontan, or perhaps Chancellor Gregor just doesn't bother telling anyone what he's doing. But one would think that signing a peace treaty would be something that you would want to tell your senior council about.


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Lady Evangeline Takes the Throne
Following the recent abdication of Queen Clarissa, Lady Evangeline has been selected by the nobles of Perdan as the new Queen of Perdan. After the election results were made public, Queen Evangeline made the following brief announcement:

Thank you to everyone that voted for and put their faith in me. From today I will be serving Perdan in a different way, but I promise that I will always serve with every ounce of strength within me and I will do my best for Perdan!

Today is the start of a new beginning for Perdan, a new tact in diplomacy and new management of realm affairs. We need to rally together as a realm to beat back those that wish to destroy us. Working together, Perdan will continue to be a force to be reckoned with for the East Continent.

Thank you to Clarissa for the service she has showed Perdan. I am sorry that her ideas were neither in line with mine nor the realms, but it can not be doubted that she always had Perdan foremost in her mind. She will always be respected and her continued help appreciated.

Thank you again fellow Perdanites!!

Evangeline Queen of Perdan


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Peace Treaty Proposed
Queen Clarissa of Perdan has publicly revealed the terms of a treaty that would at last bring peace to Perdan. The revelation of the treaty, however, was met with much debate and dissent among the nobles of Perdan. Many nobles of Perdan are calling the terms of the treaty unacceptable. The resulting heated debate led to a series of public protests against the Queen. Many nobles feel that the treaty wold leave Perdan without sufficient food to feed our citizens, defenseless, and at the mercy of our enemies. They also feel that we cannot trust our enemies to hold to the terms of the treaty. Supporters of the treaty feel that the impending entry of Light of Fountain in the war, and a possible attack by Yssaria once their war with Caligus ends, will result in the complete destruction of Perdan.

According to the terms of the proposed treaty, Perdan would transfer Partora, Mulhouse, and Meuse to Caligus, and Montauban and Beziers to Ibladesh. Caligus would transfer Domus and Scio to Yssaria. Perdan and Caligus together would pay 12,000 gold in reparations to Ibladesh.

The complete terms of the proposed treaty can be found here.


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Light of Fountain Plots Attack on Caligus and Perdan!
Recently revealed secret documents point to an imminent attack by Light of Fountain on both Caligus and Perdan! A pamphlet recently discovered being circulated through Perdan and Partora reveals many damaging messages that were circulated at the very highest levels of the government of Light of Fountain. The documents show how the leaders of Light of Fountain plan to attack Caligus and Perdan solely for the chance to make some quick territorial gains, while risking little. These documents clearly show that the Light of Fountain government is little more than a band of opportunistic vultures. We here at the Rampant Lion are making these documents available to the public so that you can read them yourself, and see how dishonorable they are.


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Secession in the Kalmar Islands
In a long anticipated move, One Rogala, cousin of the infamous rebel and tyrant El Cid Rogala, has seceded Kalmar city from the Kalmar Islands to create a new realm. The new realm adopted the name Avamar Selective. It will be based on some as yet unknown religious principles, with One Rogala as the Pontifex.

The Kalmarian Chronicles, the newspaper of the Kalmar Islands, reported the possibility of this secession nearly three weeks ago. The reasons for the secession are strange, to say the least. The Avamarians have already gotten their realm when they overthrew the previous monarchy of the Kalmar Islands. Now they have split the realm in two. How they expect the tiny new realm to survive is unclear. Avamar Selective is a realm of three regions, and barely more than 5000 citizens. Will this infant realm even be able to defend themselves from monsters? What will they do when the Old Rancaguans invade, as they are sure to do. Given the recent string of military failures by Old Rancagua, though, that may not be much of a concern.

Update--As expected, Old Rancagua has declared war on the newly formed Avamar Selective.


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Old Rancaguan Invasion Fails
In a move that has long been expected, the army of Old Rancagua has launched an invasion of the Kalmar Islands. What was not expected, however, was the crushing defeat of the Old Rancaguan army. It seems that the Old Rancaguan army was having problems coordinating the movement of their forces, resulting in the attackers arriving in piecemeal, instead of in a massed attack. The first wave of Old Rancaguan attackers was met with more than twice their number in defenders.

With the initial wave of attackers rapidly vanquished, the defending Kalmarians sent even more defenders to the shores of Stora. It is not yet clear why the Old Rancaguans continued on with the attack in a second wave. They were clearly outnumbered, and had no hope of victory. The second wave mustered only slightly more attackers than the first, but the defenders summoned even more reinforcements. The second wave was also outnumbered, and the Old Rancaguans received a second bitter defeat.

This is becoming a disturbing trend for Old Rancgua. They have been routinely beaten by a smaller, poorer realm. Is it a lack of coordination? Lack of motivation? Lack of combat experience?


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In two very sad days for Perdan, Lord Rattler, count of Dimwood, was killed in action while fighting in Bescanon. He was a gentle, quiet, but generous man, and all he wanted to do was show his families fighting blood to all realms.

But, that isn't the only loss we mourn, for two more knights have died. Gloin, and Pete of the. They were both fantastic nobles of Perdan with undying loyalty to the realm. They will be sorely missed. Fingers have already been pointed at Nobles who did not move. Of course this is a reason for Rattlers, Gloin and Pete of the's terrible losses. But one shouldn't be so quick to pick out his friend, instead he should look out with hate at the enemy. We killed two Fontanese heroes, and they take three. How many more lives will be taken before this war ends?

--Atticus


The News

October 30, 2006
Althea has stepped down from her position as ruler of Avamar Selective.

Perdan has taken control of the rogue region of Bescanon.


October 27, 2006
The people of Bescanon have revolted and declared independence from Fontan!

Fontan and Perdan have signed a peace treaty.


October 25, 2006
Tournament announced in Sirion. Prime Minister Handow has announced a tournament of swordfighting and Jousting to be held in Sirion city. Admission is 20 gold, with a top prize of 600 gold, and a second prize of 300 gold.


October 23, 2006
Perdan and Fontan have agreed to a cease-fire, and raised relations to neutral.


October 22, 2006
Perdan and Ibladesh have signed a peace treaty.

Perdan has given the region of Beziers to Ibladesh.


October 21, 2006
Perdan and Sirion have signed a peace treaty.


October 20, 2006
Perdan and Yssaria have signed a peace treaty.


October 19, 2006
Perdan and Sirion have agreed to a cease-fire, and raised relations to neutral.


October 5, 2006
Perdan and Ibladesh have signed a cease-fire agreement, and raised relations to Neutral.


October 4, 2006
The realms of Kalmar Islands and Avamar Selective have joined into an alliance.


October 3, 2006
Huge battle fought in Bescanon! The Perdanese army attacked the occupying forces of Sirion and Fontan. The attackers were outnumbered and defeated. Lone Wolf, hero of Perdan, was killed in the battle. (17,900 vs 23,000)

Old Rancagua has taken control of the region of Stora from Avamar Selective.


October 1, 2006
Huge battle fought in Aestus! The attacking army of Caligus outnumbered and defeated the defenders of Yssaria. (8,000 vs 5,000).


September 30, 2006
Huge battle fought in Meuse! The army of Perdan has attacked the invading forces of Sirion and Fontan. The attackers, although outnumbered, defeated the invading army. Makaz, Count of Hillmar, hero of Sirion, was killed during the battle. (14,000 vs 15,000)

The realm of Ibladesh has elected Sorcha as its new Pontifex.

The realm of Kalmar Islands has elected Lalakis as its new Chancellor.

Guards in Beziers have captured Alexendria, an infiltrator working for Ibladesh while she was sneaking around the camp of Kerwyn, Count of Beziers conspiciously, with a poisoned dagger under her cloak.


September 29, 2006
Caligus has taken control of Aestus from Yssaria.


September 28, 2006
Chancellor Lalakis, ruler of the Kalmar Islands, has announced a tournament of swords and jousting, to be held in 9 days at the Chaos Temple. The entry fee is 15 gold, with a prize of 150 gold to the winner.

Battle in Aix! The Ibladeshian army has attacked the city of Aix. The attackers were severely outnumbered, and unable to broach the fortifications. (4,800 vs 5,600)

Althea has been elected as the new Pontifex of Avamar Selective.


September 27, 2006
Fontan has taken control of Bescanon from Perdan.


September 25, 2006
Lady Evangeline has been elected the Queen of Perdan.


September 23, 2006
Huge battle fought in Stora! The forces of Old Rancagua have invaded the island home of Avamar Selective. The Old Rancaguan forces vastly outnumbered and defeated the defenders. (10,000 vs 3,000)

The realm of Caligus has elected doombringer as its new King.


September 22, 2006
Itorunt has taken control of the rogue region of Bisciye.


September 18, 2006
Battle fought in Bescanon! The army of Perdan has attacked the invading forces of Sirion and Fontan. The Perdanese forces outnumbered and overwhelmed the defenders. (14,400 vs 3,900)


September 17, 2006
Sir Thorad of Perdan, was killed in a duel to the death with Sir Johann of Perdan.

Huge battle fought in Supra! The Yssarian army has attacked the forces of Caligus in Supra. The Yssarian attackers outnumbered and defeated the Caligans. (11,000 vs 8,000)


September 16, 2006
One, Pontifex of Avamar Selective, Duke of Kalmar has announced a tournament of Joust and Swordfighting to be held in Kalmar 9 days from now.

The rebellion in the Kalmar Islands has failed.


September 14, 2006
Battle fought in Brive! The Fontan and Sirion armies have advance into Brive to attack the Perdanese forces withdrawing from Bescanon. The attackers outnumbered the defenders and were victorious. Lord Krioni of Perdan, Count of Lorient, was killed in the battle. (8,300 vs 3,900)

Rebellion in the Kalmar Islands! Lucifer Jr. has called for a rebellion against the current government led by Lalakis.


September 14, 2006
Huge battle in Bescanon! The armies of Fontan and Sirion have attacked the Perdanese army. The outnumbered Perdanese defenders defeated the attackers. Sir Teshup, Supreme Judge of Fontan, Count of Braga was captured by the Perdan forces. (24,000 vs 22,000)


September 13, 2006
Kalmar city has seceded from the Kalmar Islands and formed a new theocracy named Avamar Selective.

Old Rancagua has declared war on Avamar Selective.


September 12, 2006
Huge battle fought in Scio! The Caligan army has attacked the Yssarian takeover force in Scio. The Caligans outnumbered and defeated the Yssarians. (6,000 vs 5,000)


September 11, 2006
Battle fought in Troyes! The army of Perdan has attacked the forces of Sirion and Fontan. The attackers vastly outnumbered the defenders and quickly defeated them. (15,800 vs 3,100)


September 10, 2006
Huge battle fought in Aestus! The Yssarian army has attacked the Caligan army. The attackers were outnumbered, but still managed to overcome the defenders. (5,000 vs 6,000)

Itorunt has taken control of the rogue region of Clermont.


September 9, 2006
Huge battle fought in Stora! The army of Old Rancagua has attacked the army of the Kalmar Islands in Stora. The attackers were vastly out numbered and quickly defeated. (4,000 vs 10,000)

A second huge battle is fought in Stora! The army of Old Rancagua again attacks the army of the Kalmar Islands in Stora. In a repeat of the previous battle, the attackers were again vastly out numbered and quickly defeated. (5,000 vs 12,000)


September 7, 2006
Yssaria has taken control of Aestus, a former rogue region.

Huge battle fought in Woolton! The army of Perdan has attacked the army of Ibladesh. The attackers overwhelmed and defeated the defenders. Sir Xylon, Baron of Ar Raqqah, Marshal of the army of Ibladesh was killed in the battle. (13,300 vs 12,600)


September 4, 2006
Huge battle fought in Bescanon! The forces of Perdan have attacked the forces of Fontan and Sirion, who are attempting to take control of Bescanon. The attackers were outnumbered and defeated. In the process, the invading forces were severely damaged. Lord Rattler of Perdan, Count of Dimwood, was killed during the battle.(20,000 vs 25,000)

Summoning additional troops, the army of Perdan again attacks the invasion forces of Fontan and Sirion in Bescanon. Although the attackers were defeated, the remaining defending forces are decimated, and forced to retreat. The takeover is stopped. Gloin and Pete, knights of Perdan, were killed in the battle. Lord Kerwyn of Perdan, Count of Beziers, was seriously wounded. (8,250 vs 9,850)


September 3, 2006
Huge battle fought in Aestus! The forces of Yssaria have attacked the forces of Caligus. The forces were evenly matched, and the attackers won. (5,000 vs 5,000)


September 3, 2006
The people of Aestus have revolted and declared independence from Yssaria!


September 2, 2006
Yssaria has siezed control of Sordidus from Caligus. The region is handed over to Light of Fountain.


September 1, 2006
Itorunt has taken control of Az Zarqua, a former rogue region.

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