York Journal/Issue 1
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York Journal Issue 1
Welcome to the first issue of the York Journal.
Norland retakes Winwich
Author: Relkin Sypher
April 28, 2007
Despite a last ditch effort to stop the takeover of Winwich, Norland has retaken Winwich. Our forces were badly outnumbered but the troops performed well considering. Norland had 5 injured troopleaders when the dust settled and Minas Ithil had 3 injured.
News from the Front
Author: Relkin Sypher
April 25, 2007
Norland has returned in force to brutally subjugate the fair people of Winwich. Scouts report that the Norland has gathered a force of 394 Archers, 737 Infantry, 198 Cavalry, and 11 Special Forces for an impressive 17k CS. Also, Barony forces have been spotted in Mansbridge recently. At this time their intentions are unknown.
Diplomatic News
Author: Relkin Sypher
April 24, 2007
Minas Ithil has signed a cease fire with Abington. Per the agreement, Minas Ithil has agreed not to attack Abington for 45 days (as of April 21st) and Minas Ithil and Norland will fight without the help of their allies.
This event was followed by Barony of Makar and Minas Ithil formally signing a peace treaty.
Liberation of Winwich
Author: Relkin Sypher
April 21, 2007
The people of Winwich have thrown off the shackles of Norland and rejoined Minas Ithil. While joyful, Minas Ithil now faces the task of repairing all the damage Norland has done to the people of Winwich.
Freeing Winwich
Author: Relkin Sypher
Together with her ally Talerium, Minas Ithil has defeated Norland in Winwich and even now is removing Norland's government officials from the region. The people are reported to be welcoming the liberating forces. The battle took place over 2 days with Minas Ithil and Talerium being defeated in the first day twice but on the second day rallying and defeating the remaining Norlanders.
Interview with Anton founder of Athonlaurism
Author: Relkin Sypher
1. Can you give me a short description of what Athonlaurism is?
Athonlaurism is the Bright Path. It is the worship of Arelien, Goddess of the Sun and patroness of just war. She is one of the Three High Gods, along with Her elder brother Mistarin, God of wisdom and balance, and her younger sister Elanzil, Goddess of conquest and vengeance. She is first and foremost a warrior Goddess...but She is not bloodthirsty, and does not believe in battle for battle's sake.
2. What are the major tenets of Athonlaurism?
There are four primary tenets of the Bright Path. First, the duty of the strong is to protect the weak. Second, seek justice, but tempered by mercy. Third, do not seek vengeance, but forgive, and be forgiven. Fourth, do not be quick to violence, but use it only when speech has failed.
3. Is Athonlaurism the religion of Minas Ithil?
Absolutely not. While I am still a part of Minas Ithil, and do not wish to leave, as Arelien's Eyes of Flame on Atamara, I do not answer to any earthly authority. If King Dead Angel3 does something that goes against Arelien's teachings, I will rebuke him for it, and if, by some strange chance, he starts to act, and take Minas Ithil in a direction that goes, totally contrary to Her teachings, I will use my influence to attempt to change it.
I would also like to state that I am somewhat skeptical of so-called "state" religions, and find it difficult to believe that there are Gods who watch only over certain realms and peoples. The Gods give little thought for our earthly politics; anyone claiming that the Gods favour only their realm, over all the others, is likely to be lying, whether to you, or to himself.
4. What are your views towards other religions here in Atamara?
Unfortunately, most of my interactions with other religions have thus far been bad. However, since the religions I am most likely to encounter are those actively seeking to suppress others, I recognize that that does not mean that all are bad. To date, I have encountered priests of the state religions of Norland and the Barony of Makar, both of which advocate slaughter of the innocent, and are thus anathema to Arelien. I have also encountered Magna Serpaensism, but I have not yet learned enough of them to formulate an official Church position toward them.
