York Journal/Issue 11
 The York Journal
| ||
| Cost: 1 silver | February 08 | Editor(s): Relkin Sypher |
| The News |
| Battle for Elost | By Relkin Sypher | February 23rd '08 |
The campaign to take control of Elost has been completed. In a Weakening Skirmish formation, Norland attacked 2 days ago with almost 700 troops attacking our 1,100. Norland suffered heavy casualties but fought well given being outnumbered by such a large amount. Scouts report 621 wounded/dead for Norland and 349 for Minas Ithil. The battle continued through the night with another 255 wounded/dead for Norland the 104 for Minas Ithil the next morning as more troops continued to attack from Hernepoole. Seeing their nobility defeated in battle the people of Elost surrendered to our rule a day later.
With the fort in Elost taken, we have recovered some of the gains we lost when Mansbridge fell. Congratulations to General Francis and all those who participated in the battles to take Elost from Norland.
| Elost, Melmoor, and other news | By Relkin Sypher | February 20th '08 |
Barony of Makar continues to loot the people of Melmoor. With large numbers of hostile forces in Mansbridge we are unable to defend this region that remains cut off from the rest of Minas Ithil.
Meanwhile, Minas Ithil has expanded military operations to the west. Except for a few defenders Norland left their southern mountain regions unprotected.
In other news, some diplomatic relations have improved and others have degraded. Only time will tell what this means for other countries. Some examples are the alliance Caergoth has formed with Eston and Carelia. Meanwhile, there appears to be some tension between Falasan and Talerium, with relations set at neutral.
Eston also seems to have experienced a small rebellion that is quickly being crushed.
| Tournament in Shanandoah results | By Relkin Sypher | February 14th '08 |
The tournament in Shanandoah is over. 190 troop leaders from 13 realms fought and drank. There was a swordfighting and a jousting contest. Trevor Vance, Baron of Cori won the swordfighting tournament and Tomin Jackson, (Knight of Dampinn, Suville) came in second place. The jousting contest was won by Sir Dashem de Struct (Knight of Belegmon, Falasan) and Sir DrSeptre Meadowcrest, Baron of Howling Waste came in second place.
Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all who attended.
| Treason and Sedition | By Relkin Sypher | February 14th '08 |
A trial was opened in the case of Sir Dominus Gladius. He was been charged with treason. Truly tragic, as Dominus's own brother fought and died heroicly in defense of Minas Ithil. Before the trial had come to a close Dominus fled the realm and has not been heard or seen since.
| Announcements by the King | By Relkin Sypher | February 13th '08 |
Today the King has announced that Marshall Francis to replace High Marshall Raoul who recently resigned from the position. The King thanked ex-High Marshall Raoul for his service to the realm. Marshall Francis is young to the position and comes into the position at a time when Minas Ithil is facing several loses in the war against Norland.
Separately King Dead Angel3 of the White Guardians has announced his intent to retire as King of Minas Ithil this upcoming summer. The King's retirement will represent a time of change for our realm as candidates vie for the position.
| Mansbridge falls | By Relkin Sypher | February 13th '08 |
Norland has taken control of Mansbridge. Several hastily planned attacks attempted to dislodge the occupying forces but to no avail. With the fall of Mansbridge, Melmoor is likely to be soon to follow now that it is isolated from the rest of the realm. Truly a sad day for Minas Ithil.
| Tournament Announced | By Relkin Sypher | February 6th '08 |
Here in Minas Ithil, while the war still rages on the frontlines a tournament has been announced.
From the official announcement:
Sir Dead Angel3 of the White Guardians, King of Minas Ithil, has announced a tournament of Joust and Swordfight to be held in Shanandoah 7 days from now.
There is a fee of 20 gold to participate. The swordfighting winner will be be rewarded with 600 gold, while the second best swordfighter will earn 100 gold.
The jousting winner will be be rewarded with 600 gold, while the second best jouster will earn 100 gold.
| Barony of Makar attacks | By Relkin Sypher | February 5th '08 |
The Barony of Makar has attacked Minas Ithil forces in Elost. Their excuse is that a priest of Magna Serpaensism preached in Barad Riel over a month ago. Despite the fact that the priest could easily have reached there from another realm, the Barony of Makar has decided that our King is personally responsible. The Barony of Makar's attack was repelled in Elost, and the Barony has yet to see fit to formally declare war. Attacking without a formal declaration of war is a cowardly act on their part. One would have expected better from brave Viking warriors.
Minas Ithil stands ready to defend itself against both Viking realms if necessary, and looks forward to many more victories.
| War grows hot in winter | By Relkin Sypher | February 1st '08 |
After Norland's attack several days ago on Mansbridge, Minas Ithil launched an attack on Shiverwood. Overpowering the local defenders our troops went to work seizing tax gold bound for their capital and damaging the local fortifications. We then returned to Mansbridge, however some were caught by advancing Norlander forces with High Marshall Raoul wounded in the fighting.
This evening Norland attacked Mansbridge once again. With about 200 more infantry than the attacking forces Norland's attack was doomed from the start. Some troops slipped out of the gates before they closed, disrupting Norlands battle lines and delaying their ability to set up their siege engines. With their lines in disarray, Norland's forces were cut down quickly. Only one Norland unit reached the top of the walls, only to be quickly cut down and driven back by the defenders. Norland suffered casualties of 643 and Minas Ithil had casualties of 276. Baron Birdy of Hernepoole was killed during the battle.
