The Flagship [Volume 9]

[VonEbs 1224]

The Flagship

Volume IX(7/5/2013)

 

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Contents:

Breaking News: Northern Forces Attack Baile, Kralta.

Tornado Rips through Northern Anthos

Malinor Caught by Surprise

Orcish “Waagh” Gears Up

Observers Note a Lull in the War

Economy Disappears Overnight

Lumidrim Struggle to Find Capable Mali

 

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Breaking News:

 

This is a developing story.

 

The Forces from the north have torn a bloody trail across the Holy Oren Empire, attacking Baile, owned by House Green, and Kralta, the seat of House Carrion. It appears Lord Green has been seriously injured. Panicked Soldiers and Civilians were milling aimlessly about the Church in Kralta until Duke Uthor Silverblade arrived, and organized the assembled Knights of the Lion into patrols, sending one towards Baile and another towards the wall in Hanseti. Additional disappearances have been reported around Malinor in the last seed. The situation in the North is deteriorating rapidly, and if Oren does not act soon, the creatures may continue to penetrate further south. All Mali in Malinor should be on high alert, and if possible, creating a plan in case an evacuation is necessary..

 

~Ebs

 

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Tornado Rips through Northern Anthos

 

The storm cell which was first noticed outside of Storm’s Crossing steadily made its way North carving a path of destruction a few seeds ago. It seemed to stop over Kaedrin for some time, causing some damage to the farms and nearly killing a few people stranded on the bridge, which has been significantly damaged by said storm. There is now only one way for carts to get through from Kaedrin to the South, as Brigand’s Pass is not wide enough at its bridges to allow any sort of cart entry, and it would be through Malinor and the Cloud Temple. Foot travel is still possible on the bridge, but cautioned against, as it may fall at any time. After causing chaos in Kaedrin, the storm split, the stronger half barraging Kralta with rain and heavy winds, blowing out windows and scattering the sheep out of their pens. The storm dissipated once it reached the sea after a tornado touched down in Abresi, causing heavy damage to the tree at the top of the hill near several shops, as well as mangling a few light posts. The weaker half of the storm barreled towards Malinor, where most of the Elves took shelter in the Whiskey House, which was turned into an improvised storm shelter by Ebs. No one was hurt, and damage was mild on the ground, with heavy damage to the canopy.

 

~Ebs

 

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Malinor Caught by Surprise

 

Several seeds ago, a raiding force from the North struck Malinor without warning, causing chaos in the streets. The attackers, which can best be described as monsters, engaged in combat with the Lumidrim and assembled civilians. The Malinorian forces too significant casualties to  only kill two of the attackers, the bodies of which were taken away by members of the raiding force. Several people have been reported missing, and among those injured was High Princess Titania. This new threat is worrisome to those currently residing in Malinor, which at this time is ill equipped to deal with any new crisis, as it is recovering from a spat of disasterous conflicts in the past decade. Though a treaty with the Enclave of Haelun’or exists against this new enemy, few expect for the Mali’Thill to keep up their end of the bargain. Mali are just as skeptical about Oren assisting Malinor, as assistance promised by the Articles of the City-State have not been forthcoming. It suspected that this raiding party was a mere fraction of the force, though no explanation can be provided as to why they take some people captive while kill others. There are rumors that the Druids and Lumidrim are planning an expedition North to find out more about these attackers, but the last expedition was reportedly disastrous, with only one member of the thirty-plus force surviving to what was previously thought as the ramblings of a madman. Travel close to the northern wall is strongly advised against, as is going anywhere alone.

 

~Ebs

 

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Orcish “Waagh” Gears Up

 

The Orcs, from the Southern Badlands of Krugmar, have united under Klan ‘Gorkil in what is known as a Waagh. This previously unheard of procedure is complex, as it requires the leading clan to defeat all the other clans in battle in order to gain their loyalty, which will then in turn be used to defeat the other clans and then, finally, go on a campaign. This Waagh, the first, has unclear goals, but the leader of it, Grool’Gorkil’Azog, has been quoted saying “Lez flat pinkies.” Which roughly translates to, “Lets kill humans, dwarves, and elves. Mostly Humans.” The first “stop” on the First Waagh was Malinor, where they killed several citizens before withdrawing. The Lumidrim was mostly within the gatehouse, and was unable to stop the orcs from gaining entrance to the city over the walls facing the sea. Princess Titania was injured when she fell in a puddle and was unable to get up before the orcs were upon her.

 

~Ebs

 

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Observers Note a Lull in the War

 

The war between Oren and Urguan has been mostly symbolic for the last few elven weeks as Urguan waits for Oren to make its next move. The next choice of target is Storm’s Crossing, which guards the entrance into the mountains of Urguan. The fortress is formidable, and extensive construction has increased its size threefold in the last few elven weeks. Additionally, a wall has been constructed nearer to Kal’Azgoth, and if Storm’s Crossing were to fall, that would protect much of Urguan. However, several settlements lie outside or immediately behind said wall, and they would be prone to raiding and attacks. If the dwarves manage to hold the fortress for the next few weeks, they may be able to push out and attack Salvus. So far, Malinor has stayed out of the war, and all signals from the High Council indicate a willingness to allow out neutrality to continue. If Malinor were to join a war, their harbor would provide a critical route to launch a direct attack on Kaedrin. Speaking on Keadrin, the Kingdom has been building settlements and a docking facility in the land seized by Emperor Horen as part of the articles of the City-State. It is unclear if this is indeed within the letter and intent of the agreement. Chaos may soon be descending on Anthos, and perhaps this war will seem like a minor affair in the coming decades.

 

~Ebs

 

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Economy Disappears Overnight

 

Due to a variety of circumstances(Mostly due to the broken scs plugin) the economy has all but vanished. The shops in the previously flourishing center of commerce in Abresi have shuttered their doors, and the only people moving goods from one place to another are peddlers willing to brave Brigand’s Pass. Trade from North to South has frozen, as Storm’s Crossing blocks any attempt for Orenians to enter Urguan. Malinor’s few shops are also closed, and people are enjoying sitting at the well, debating politics and philosophy. It is unclear when the recent economic recession will end, but hopefully not too much will have been lost in terms of business.

 

~Ebs

 

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Lumidrin Struggle to Find Capable Mali

 

One thing many of the diverse factions in Malinor can agree on is that Malinor needs a competent military police to keep order in the city-state, and defend it from foreign entities that threaten the Mali’s existence. With new enemies threatening from the north, now more than ever, Malinor needs brave Mali to stand up and pledge to fight for a stronger Malinor.

 

~Ebs

 

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Editor’s Note:

 

The Flagship is asking that anyone with ANY information regarding the forces from the North please contact Ebs Telrunya via bird or courier. (in game or forum PM) Any and all information will be helpful to analyzing this new threat.

 

Many Thanks,

~Ebs Telrunya

[Baconthief 682]

Looks down at the flagship, reading over several articals

 

"False"

 

Khel drops it on the floor and goes about on his way

[Moot 1719]

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