The Flagship: Axios War Bulletin III

[VonEbs 1224]

The Flagship

Axios War Bulletin III

 

Coalition Wins Major Victory Outside Metz

 

Imperial forces assemble for the coming battle.

 

Coalition and Orenian forces finally met in a decisive clash outside Metz, the ducal city of Lorraine, at what is being called the Battle of Goldfield. They had maneuvered around each other for much of the winter, engaging in skirmishes, but as Coalition forces drew closer to Metz itself, the Orenians sallied forth to attempt to block a siege of the City. In a reverse of the Battle of the Gorge, the Orenians were outnumbered by Coalition forces, and were thrown back by the Coalition’s heavy assault at the center. This comes as a serious blow to the Holy Oren Emperor, Philip I Frederick, whose control of Oren looks more and more tenuous. Still, the rebels and their allies have yet to seize Metz, which would be necessary before any march on the Capital.

 

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Contents

Coalition Wins Major Victory Outside Metz

Late Breaking: Johannesburg to be Attacked Directly

Prepare to Besiege Metz, Secure Hold on Lorraine

Interview With Rex Drokon'Ugluk

Dominion of Malin Quits Alliance with Oren

Johannesburg Prepares for Siege

Sutica eyes Expansion, Reforms

Marketwatch

Urguan Moves to Besiege Cantal

Armed Bands of Imperial Deserters Terrorize Citizenry

 

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Late Breaking: Johannesburg to be Attacked Directly

 

Coalition forces are planning on attacking Johannesburg immediately, in an attempt to wrest control of the Capital from the Imperials. If they are successful, the end of this war might be in sight.

 

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Prepare to Besiege City, Secure Hold on Lorraine

 

Map of the Isle of Tahn, Detailing the Political Situation and Possible Coalition Offensives. Drafted before the Elven exit from the war.

 

Humans, Orcs, Dwarves and even some Elves are moving into positions around Metz to begin a siege of the city by Coalition forces. An Orenian garrison still holds the city, though it has become increasingly isolated from the rest of the Empire as the surrounding lands fall into the hands of the rebel Duke, John d’Amaury and his supporters. It should take about an elven week for the Coalition to finish constructing siege equipment and begin their assault on the fortress, and victory is anything but assured. However, should the Coalition prevail, almost all of the Duchy (now Kingdom) of Lorraine will fall under their control, robbing the Orenians of one of their most vital province and isolating the Dominion of Malin from any of its allies.

 

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Interview With Rex Drokon'Ugluk

 

Drogon'Ugluk

 

I interviewed Rex Drokon'Ugluk of the War Nation of Krugmar, having been escorted to the Rex’s palace by a helpful red urukan.

 

Drokon'Ugluk: Welkum to San'Torr.

 

Ebs: Greetings Rex. Thank you for agreeing to an interview.

 

Drokon'Ugluk: Mhm, nub prublem.

 

Ebs: I shall start out with congratulations on your victory in the field today. Would it be possible for you to describe how the battles was won?

 

Drokon'Ugluk: Da field was chatoic at first, the whirl ob da arrowz agh magez castin' dere magic was 'ectic to say the least. It took a long tim to properleh ralleh the entire rebel force into ah cohesive unity, but when wi did, it wus devestatin'. We cut through dere rankz quickly ash wifout much difficulty.

 

Ebs: I take it that you are satisfied with the progress the Coalition has been making in the war?

 

Drokon'Ugluk: Da Coalition haz done well tu unify da forces against Oren. Fur too lung, da Uruks and Dwarves fought alone aghainzt da Orenian machine. Fina;;eh, we stand ah chance, agh there is hope.

 

Ebs: Moving away from foreign affairs, are there any initiatives in Krugmar that you are undertaking?

 

Drokon'Ugluk: Da Targoth, leader of our militareh, da Krughai, am workin' tu revitalize da militareh through rigourz trainin'. Wi am seein' recruitment soarin's agh new Urukz comin' evereh day. Da Yazgurtan, our sort of logiztiz leader, am doin' well in gettin' da nation's economy bak en order.

 

Ebs: I see. What is your vision for the War Nation?

 

Drokon'Ugluk: Tu bring is back frum da brink, bruthur. Wi were nearly wiped out by da Humans, agh if it were up tu dem, we'd no longer exizt. We ztand poized, I ztand poized, tu bring uz back. We will be great again.

 

Ebs: That is all I had for you Rex.

 

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Dominion of Malin Quits Alliance with Oren

 

 

In a shocking announcement, the Dominion of Malin has abandoned its already shaky alliance with Oren and declared its independence, breaking the final ties of human control remaining from its days as a direct vassal of the Holy Oren Empire. This comes as a blow to the increasingly beset Empire, as the Dominion of Malin was one of its only allies, though this blow is mostly symbolic, as there were likely more elves fighting on the side of the rebels than Oren. The treaty also makes a concession to the Warhawkes by the Dominion, granting them a piece of land within its boundaries. The consequences of this treaty can only be imagines, but it is increasingly hard to imagine that this can be construed as good for Oren.

 

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Johannesburg Prepares for Siege

 

Conscripted laborers, under the direction of the city’s stewards, have been spotted hard at work increasing the defensiveness of the Seat of the Holy Oren Emperor, Philip I Frederick. The hills that the Capital’s walls sit on have bee. scraped away while preparations are underway within the city to accommodate the any refugees flooding into the City, attempting to arrive ahead of Coalition forces, lest they be locked outside. Available space is being converted into farmland so that should the City be cut off from various outlying holdings and hamlets, the citizenry will not starve. The Coalition is still penned on the other side of the island, blocked in their advance on Johannesburg by the ducal city of Metz, but should Metz fall, little stands in the way of the advance. Not in recent memory has the Orenian Capital been seriously threatened by invasion, and should the Coalition breach the walls of the great jewel of the Holy Oren Empire, they will face bitter fighting, street by street, should they wish to dislodge the Emperor from his stronghold. The Coalition has advised that all civilians evacuate the capital to avoid harm from the coming hostilities, though there has been no similar statement from Imperial officials.

 

Johannesburg is also facing fierce raiding from Coalition forces, which the guard has struggled to get under control. In the most recent clash, the guard was thrown back as civilians scattered. After this damaging breach in security, confidence in Imperial forces has been seriously undermined, and there are reports of notables preparing the leave the city, shifting their wealth out of the grasp of the Coalition.

 

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Sutica eyes Expansion, Reforms as Malcontents Surface

 

Sutica, under the leadership of Trade Princess Lilyana, has maintained its neutrality and prosperity during these war weary times. Still, some have complained that the Free State of Sutica has become stagnant, and the Sutica Government have attempted to bring new people into the Free State. This has turned the island of Ceri into what is best described as a multicultural quilt, as the Suticans (mostly) peacefully coexist with the druids, halflings, northmen and Calico. However, a faction has emerged within the capital city calling for reform and a parliamentary monarchy along with the establishment of a state church. It is unclear how much popular support this group has or if its members are even Suticans, but the Flagship will endeavor to provide any updates should the situation evolve.

 

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Market Watch

 

 

Iron Ingot: 2 minas - Johannesburg

Gold Ingot: 2.2 minas - Kal’Omith

Diamond: 8.5 minas - Kal’Omith

Hay Bale: 0.2 minas - Sutica

Wool: 0.7 minas- Johannesburg

Leather: 0.5 minas - Sutica

Oak Logs: 0.2 minas- Sutica

 

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Urguan Moves to Besiege Cantal

 

The Grand Kingdom of Urguan, intent on exactly vengeance for the execution of Grand King Algoda, is moving their forces to attack the Barony of Cantal. They are hoping to widen this front in the war against the Holy Oren Empire, where most of the fighting since the Battle of the Gorge has been contained to Lorraine. Cantal is the only holding obstructing an advance from Urguan on the Capital itself.

 

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Armed Bands of Imperial Deserters Terrorize Citizenry

 

Rogue elements of the Imperial Army carried out a reign of terror throughout the Holy Oren Empire this past Seed, robbing innocent citizens, including the author himself, in the name of the Emperor. They were encountered in Karlsburg, Ostermark and just outside Johannesburg. However, when the brigands attempted to rob the Thane of Ostermark, he promptly dispatched three of them on his own, sending the rest into flight. There were no Imperial officials available to comment on the breakdown of Law and Order in the Empire.

 

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Editor’s Note

 

Thank you for reading The Flagship. I appreciate any and all tips and corrections submitted to the paper, as they greatly help improve its accuracy. I strive to provide the most balanced and comprehensive broadsheet possible so that the Descendants can be informed of goings on in Axios.

 

~Ebs Telrunya

Editor in Chief

[shortchangehero 4217]

The Courland Marshal would finish reading his favorite news article, while doing so glancing over towards the marching armies as they make their way not to Metz, but instead of Capital of the now diminishing Empire itself.

[DoomedDM 20]

((Sorry to inform you but Cantal has already gone over to the rebellion and the siege of Jburg is already in 6 (in-game) weeks 

[Mj. 697]

The Coalition enjoys reading.

[_pok_ 1768]

Drokon goes about San'Torr with a copy of the bulletin, waving it around to anybody that would look. "Peep mi, I'm famouz!!!"

[Ethan the epic 115]

*Frazgalk gets a friend to read out the paper, he would almost smile at the war headlines, especially the recent raid. "Ave courland."

[Ambduscias 1028]

"Politik-Komissar,"

 

John Ted II passes the bulletin to his nearest adjutant.

 

"Tell them to correct this glaring omission. We march on the capital in the better part of a year."

 

"..and get me a bottle of milk."

[KeatonUnbeaten 1103]

2 hours ago, Roberik said:

((Sorry to inform you but Cantal has already gone over to the rebellion and the siege of Jburg is already in 6 (in-game) weeks 

((6 months)

[VonEbs 1224]

A correction is submitted with later editions:

 

The staff of the Flagship regrets the error in omitting the approaching siege of the Capital of the Holy Oren Empire; this was done due to ignorance of the siege at the time of printing. 

 

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Late Breaking: Johannesburg to be Attacked Directly

 

Coalition forces are now threatening Johannesburg directly, attempting to wrest the Capital from Imperial control. The battle for the city, and possible the end of the war, is fast approaching.

[argonian 14254]

"You forgot to mention that Metz has been returned to Coalition control, and that Cantal and Mardon defected to the Coalition." says man

[Boomzerang 515]

Gholug'Braduk tuts as he reads through the bulletin. "Editor did a zkah job... So many spell'n' errors..."

[Daisy 9734]

Moved to The Great Library. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly.

 

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