 March 13, 2007
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| The Polarization of the East Island
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Take a look at this map. It is a political map of the East Island, with each of the various realms show in a separate color.
http://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php/Image:EC_Realms.png
At first glance, this might look like a rather normal, uninteresting political map of the Island. There are several realms of varying sizes, distributed across the Island. Plenty of shared borders, and many chances for intrigue and conflict. That, however, would be a rather inaccurate first impression. Take a look at this map:
http://wiki.battlemaster.org/index.php/Image:EC_Feds.png
This map doesn't show individual realms. It shows the alliance and federated relationships of the Island. Notice the difference?
A few weeks ago, the realm of Sirion announced that they were forming a federation with Fontan. Two days later they followed this up with an announcement that they were also federating with Old Rancagua. Now, in addition to a large Souther Federation, we have another large Northern Federation.
Each of these federations are comprised of separate realms that are large and powerful in their own right. When taken together these nations for a much larger, and much more powerful federation. With the recent announcements by Sirion, Fontan, and Old Rancagua the northern end of the East Island is now locked together in an extremely powerful federation to rival that of the older Southern Federation.
What some nobles may not be aware of, however, is the relationship between these two massive federations. The northern and southern federations have extremely close ties to each other. Sirion is allied to all three of the southern federation realms. Fontan is allied with two of them, and Old Rancagua to one. What these additional alliances do is lock 75% of the island into one massive political entity.
The question we must all ask ourselves, is this: What happens when the nobles of this massive, island-dominating federation decide that what they have is not enough? What happens when they get bored with chasing rumors of monsters through the woods, and when the novelty of endless tournaments wears off? Where will they turn to find their next conquest? Does anyone really believe they will turn on each other, and break these massive super-federations?
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| March 2, 2007
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| Kalmar Islands and Avamar Selective Dissolved
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| In a long awaited event, the governments of Kalmar Islands and Avamar Selective have been officially dissolved. This momentous event has paved the way for the creation of a new and peaceful ream in the Islands. All remaining nobles still holding allegiance to the two realms have been declared officially rogue. In a gesture a good will, all former prisoners from these realms have been released and sent on their way to find a new home.
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| February 25, 2007
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| New Friendship
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| Perdan has entered into an alliance with Light of Fountain. This development has come after repeated notice from Fontan, that although they grow frustrated with Light of Fountain occupying Fontan city, they will not dishonour their signed peace agreement that promises that neither realms will lower relations to one another from peace.
I personally see the new alliance between the two realms as an an indirect and bold warning from Perdan that it will not bystand any possible onesided war that Fontan is renowned for conducting. Hooray for Perdan for continuing to be a "defender of the freedoms".
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| February 21, 2007
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| Grand Treaty Expires
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| The Grand Treaty has expired. This grand collaboration of seven realms of the East Continent ended one of the longest wars in history. This treaty was a massive undertaking of compromise and negotiations among the realms of Sirion, Fontan, Perdan, Caligus, Yssaria, Itorunt, and Ibladesh. The treaty has , for the past four months, held most of the continent at peace, and allowed for the extermination of the occupational government of the Kalmar Islands. With the treaty expired and no sign of it being extended, many people are worried that the war will simply resume where it left off. While there have been general rumblings of turmoil along the eastern coasts, there has as yet been no firm information on the commencement of hostilities.
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| February 16, 2007
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| Kalmar City Liberated!
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| Old Rancagua has taken control of Kalmar city! The taking of this final region marks the end of Avamar Selective. The Kalmar Islands only has a single region remaining, Wasteland, which will be the target of a Perdanese takeover within hours. With the acquisition of this final region, the liberation of the Islands will be complete.
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| February 14, 2007
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| Chaos Temple Liberated!
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| With remarkable speed, the army of Perdan has taken control of the stronghold of Chaos Temple! The loss of the stronghold is a sure sign of the impending demise of the occupational Kalmar Islands government. The last remaining region under their control is Wasteland, a region which lives up to it's name! Plans are already being made to reform the Islands government in cooperation with Old Rancagua.
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| February 9, 2007
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| The Brutality Continues
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For the past week, the judges of the Islands have embarked on a tour de force of terror. Supreme Judge Kamenos has been torturing every possible Perdanese noble that he can capture. To date, we have recorded nine separate torture sessions, including the following:
- Sir WAYLANDER
- Sir Maelg, Prince of Perdan, husband of Queen Evangeline
- Lady Tabatha, a priest of the Church of Humanity, tortured twice
- Lady Clarissa, former Queen of Perdan, tortured three times
In addition, Sir Remorse was tortured by Amreadil, the judge of Avamar Selective, twice.
This list does not include the torture of Sir Sinebrychoff by Chi'n of Kalmar Islands. That regrettable incident was punished when Chi'n surrendered himself to the custody of Perdan to be tortured for his brutal actions.
Update: Lady Clarissa has been tortured a fourth time, and Sir Maelg a second. This brings the total number of tortures by Kamenos to nine.
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| February 7, 2007
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| Chaos Temple Falls!
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| The walls of Chaos Temple failed to protect the usurpers a second time, as the waves of attacking soldiers from Perdan and Itorunt swarmed over the fortifications. The second wave of attackers completed the work begun by the brave first wave of attackers that destroyed a large portion of the walls. The second fierce round of battles resulted in several more nobles from both sides getting captured and wounded. One notable prisoner delivered to the dungeons under Perdan city was Lady Donna Ragna, former ruler of the Kalmar Islands.
Following the battle Lucifer Jr., a vile assassin in the employ of the Kalmar Islands and one time ruler of the same, attacked and stabbed Queen Evangeline of Perdan. Luckily the wound was minor, and Queen Evangeline is expected to make a rapid and complete recovery.
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| February 7, 2007
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| The Assault on Chaos Temple Begins!
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| The massed assault of forces from Perdan and Itorunt on the fortress of Chaos Temple has finally begun. 1,500 troops assaulted the fortress walls with numerous siege engines, against 1,041 defending troops. The battle raged for many hours, with the attackers eventually being pushed back. During the battle the fortifications were breached in several places, reducing their effectiveness from a fortress (5) to a stronghold (4). Most of the militia manning the walls were killed, and the remainder of the defending forces were decimated. The lack of population in the region, plus the wounding of the local Duke, will prevent the adding of more militia to reinforce the walls and the hiring of more troops by the nobles.
Many valiant nobles were wounded and captured on both sides. Two of the defending nobles were captured, including Fia, the Minister of Defense of Kalmar Islands. Twelve additional defending nobles were wounded, including Sir Lalakis, Duke of Chaos Temple, and Sir Kocur, Minister of Finances of Kalmar Islands.
Three Perdanese and one Itoruntian noble were captured, and 10 more wounded, including Countess Lily, Marshal of the army of Perdan's Murderous Wrath and Sir Nero, Count of Montauban. A few nobles of Perdan, who arrived a few hours too early, were captured in an early battle, including Lady Clarissa, former Queen of Perdan.
However, the saddest tragedy of the day was the death of Sir Garrick, Royal Treasurer of Itorunt. His mixed infantry were one of the last few attacking units to stay the field. His men were surrounded and overwhelmed. Sir Garrick, who had already suffered a prior wound in the battle, was not able to pull his men back before he suffered a fatal blow. Our most sincere condolences to his family.
The battle is expected to continue in a few hours. Several nobles who were not able to arrive for the first battle will be reinforcing the battered attackers. This second wave is expected to achieve an easy and quick victory.
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| March 4, 2007
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| The realms of Sirion and Old Rancagua have announced that they now form a federation.
The rebellion in Ibladesh has failed.
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| March 2, 2007
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| A rebellion is breaking out in Ibladesh. Earlier today, Bellonngian has called for an uprising against the current government. Details are still sketchy.
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| March 1, 2007
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| The realms of Fontan and Sirion have announced that they now form a federation.
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| February 7, 2007
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| Huge battle fought in Chaos Temple! The second round of this morning's battle was won by the attackers' forces of Perdan and Itorunt, who eventually managed to defeat the defenders of Kalmar Islands and the few soldiers of Avamar Selective showed up, and managed to occupy the fort of Chaos Temple. (10508 vs 4414)
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| February 7, 2007
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| Huge battle fought in Chaos Temple! The armies of Perdan and Itorunt combined in an assault on the stronghold, defended by Kalmar Islands and Avamar Selective. The attackers were defeated due to large travel delays with the arriving troops and the level 5 fortifications of the stronghold. Lord Garrick, Royal Treasurer of Itorunt was killed during the battle. (22,002 vs 14,161)
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