Pasaphiel 550MR
Agents of the Gorgon and Rhuobhe have been spotted all over the Aelvinwode. Rumors claimed that they were in search for ancient artifact which would enable anyone to summon a powerful evil creature.
Seadrake was on taxing spree that month. Every ship passing through Straits of Aerele had to pay tax or be sunk. Two ships failed to pay and were sunk: one from Talinie and one from Diemed.
A man is his late twenties was spotted limping out of the Spiderfell several days ago. He soon arrived in Braeme and presented the head of a spider that was so big it could only be the head of THE Spider. The man, who never told his name, took a moderate reward and left off in the direction of Rhuobhe, never to be seen again.
Despite the news of possible death of The Spider, lots of Humanoids and spiders were spotted near the border of Rhumannen, Ghoere.
Giants and Trolls staged several raids on towns around Seamist Mountains. Rumors say that lots of humanoids broke through ancient Dwarven barriers.
Roelir 551MR
At the begining of this season the new regent of Thurazor, Ugvar Graecher made a grand speech to his people proclaiming the glories of Haelyn over the goblin gods. He was confronted by the High Priest of Goblin's Triumph, Kral Two-Toes, who offered him a duel at the beginning of next season. During the next two month, King Ugvar began destroying the Goblin's Triumph Temple en masse. Reports say that all vestiges of the temple have been eradicated from Thurazor, save a strong resistence in Bloodbay. After King Ugvar finishes off the temples in Bloodbay he intends to form his own temple to Haelyn among the goblins. With such internal struggles, neighboring regents most likely need not fear attack from the goblin kingdom. The same may hold true into the future if the priests of Haelyn can pacify the goblins.
The regents of Cariele and Dhoesone have recently met in Riverford to sign a treaty of mutual defense. The Gorgon, Tuarhievel, and Thurazor will be less likely to attack two allied kingdoms
King of Markazor organized a gladiatorial tournament. Details are unknown, but it is suspected that the winners are already hired in Gorgon's service.
Spring 553MR
Lord Vaesil Caliendre went to Osoerde on unknown business. Rumors say that a spy was captured in the capital of Coeranys.
Patriarch Assan ibn Daouta decreed that Points East Trading Guild is the only legitimate guild in Elinie. He also declared Life and Protection of Avanalae the state religion of Elinie. Second Swamp Mage was seen in company of Patriarch.
Dwarves of Baruk-Azhik mustered for war all over the land. Vicious fighting ensued with the Orogs.
King Morrowindl of Sielwode forbid all Humans to enter his land, and all Elves to attack Human lands, calling this a passive Ghaellie Sidhe. He also sent aid to Baruk-Azhik for war against the Orogs.
Diirk Watershold, Guilder of Royal Guild of Baruk-Azhik, complains against Lord Ximrill of Osoerde.
People of Osoerde complain abot high taxes used for fortification building all over the Duchy. Lord Ximrill spends a lot of time with Swamp Mage, like old friends. Ximrill met with Lord Vaesil Caliendre of Coeranys and is very satisfied with his neighbour. Baron Gavin Tael offered to send military aid to protect Warren Moergan, son of William Moergan, who was adopted by Lord Ximrill. Lord Ximrill accepted, opening a possibility for formal alliance between the two realms.
Council of Leaders of Chimaeron is organazing the people of that sparsely settled realm to build fortifications along the border with Coeranys. An army of Orogs travelled through Chimaeron and to Chimaera's castle without attacking the people.
Rumors say that Laura Moergan, widow of late William Moregan, is hiding in Coeranys under protection of Lord Vaesil Caliendre.
Prince Darien Avan and Duke Heirl Diem reached an agreement. In exchange for anti-piracy actions in Straits of Aerele, Duchy of Diemed will gain trading rights in Mieres.
Lady Hermedhie, former Court Mage of Diemed, is exiled from Diemed for treason and failure to appear in front of the court of law.
Summer 553MR
Another spy was caught in the capital of Coeranys.
Swamp Mage declared official support for Lord Ximrill of Osoerde.
Plague started in Chimaeron. Many people were lost, most of them in areas where Nesirie is worshipped.
Lytha Damaan, the officail guilder of Tuarhievel, was declared the official guilder of Sielwode.
King Morrowindl of Sielwode decreed that only Elves and Dwarves are permitted to enter the forest. Humanoids will be killed if sighter even close to the forest, while humans will be killed only if the enter it. Sielwode suffered heavy losses while helping the Dwarves against Orogs. Treason among the troops is suspected.
3 merchants of Royal Guild of Baruk-Azhik were killed while trying to enter Sielwode.
According to the treaty, two units from the army of Ghoere were sent to Osoerde to protect Warren Moergan. Lord Ximrill travelled to Brosengae to talk to Duchess Eriene Mierelen.
The plague in Chimaeron spread to almost whole land, but most notably to Hamien and Mhowe. Chimaera managed to protect Lyssan in the last moment. Noone is sure of the source of plague. Most believe that it is Chimaera's doing, while some blame the Three Brothers Mages.
Impregnable Heart of Haelyn started campaign against the One True Church of Vos in Osoerde. The Vos church was protected by Lord Ximrill.
Orogs that escaped from Baruk-Azhik were seen near the borders of Coeranys.
Guilder Orthien Tane was arrested in Roesone. Queen of Aerenwe began expelling Spider River Traders from her domain. Diemed added the two realms to list of pirates that are to be attacked on sight.
Fall 553MR
Duke Carilon Alam is trying to wed his daughter to Baron Tael of Ghoere. He also met with Duchess Eriene Mierelen of Brosengae.
Brosen Royal Guild started expanding into Taeghas, and Count Khorien reacted very negatively, calling for Prince Avan to settle the dispute.
Tugaere Issimane of the Fortress suffered a dangerous assassination attempt. Wince Ranaech of the Church of Storm's Height traveled to Chimaeron to heal the wounded fellow priest.
With an army of about 2000 soldiers, Lord Vaesil Caliendre of Coeranys invaded Lyssan, the capital of Chimaeron. 800 more soldiers attack from the north, into the province of Cariene. Ragtag army of Chimaeron fled in front of the more powerful foe. Some of the Council of Leaders were captured, and Lord Caliendre was seen searching for Warren Moergan.
Swamp Mage was seen traveling to the west. He publically said insulting things about Kallilah bint Daouta.
Phisaid Uriene called Anuirean regent for help with the plague in Chimaeron, but noone responded to her call.
Wince Ranaech, after his return from Chimaeron, started a campaign against the Vos church. There are rumors of alliance with the Impregnable Heart.
King Morrowindl sent help in gold to Tuarhievel, for war against the goblins. Rumors speak of possible magical intervention of the King.
Tensions are still growing between the Royal Guild of Baruk-Azhik and the authorities in Osoerde. Meanwhile, more employees of this guild were killed near Sielwode.
More soldiers entered Osoerde from Ghoere. Baron Tael now has more than 1000 soldiers in Osoerde. Lord Ximrill is mustering and fortifying all over the land. Kallilah bint Daouta burned Lord Ximrills offices in Ansien to the ground.
Continuing invasion of Chimaeron, Lord Vaesil Caliendre captured all the members of Council of Leaders. Just before the capture, they declared that Three Brother Mages are responsible for the plague.
Chimaera started a magical struggle with Three Brothers Mages. She took over their source in Hamien.
Overthane Grimm Graybeard disbanded a large part of his army and attempted to destroy Chimaera's source in Promantory. Rumors speak of Dwarven settling expeditions in Tuarhievel.
Leader of the Vos cultists in Osoerde was seen in company of Lord Ximrill. Impregnable Heart and Church of Storm's Height continued campaign against One True Church of Vos.
Rumors say that Laura Moergan is in Elinie, while other rumors say that she is in Coeranys and planning to marry Lord Vaesil Caliendre. People of Osoerde are hoping that Lord Vaesil will free them from their new tyrant.
Tournament of Verse was held in Aerele, judged by Countess Lasica Diem.
Winter 553MR
Province of Conallier, Ghoere, was raided by undead on Roelir. First the weather became unnatural, and the animales were uneasy. Several hours later, a portal opened to let the undead through. Lost of people who failed to escape were massacred. The undead were destroyed by the Iron Guard and several other Ghoerean units, lead by Michael Teroene. By that time, most of Klehrs was on fire and a lot of people killed and their corpses mutilated. Among the losses that day was Fhylie the Sword, leader of the Militant Order of Cuiracecen who was assisting Ghoerean troops. Initail rumors named Archambaud de Ghieste will take the place of High Priest. People blame Sword Mage for the incident.
Cold guild war in Mhoried continued in favor of Maesil Shippers. With aid of the Mhor, they managed to start a price cutting campaign and close down numerous Upper Anuire Traders operations. The conflict spread to Ghoere, but Baron Tael supported his officially sanctioned guild and Moerele Lannaman failing in his intentions.
Tuornen was marked with festivities this season. Large celebration was organized to mark the birth of Daeric Tuor, the first son of Jaedime Tuor, Countess of Tuor. Duchess Gwynneth Wallander and most of Tuornen's nobility attended a ceremony during which a diviner predicted that they boy will have important role in Tuornen's future.
Duchess Gwynneth Wallander of Tuornen met with Duke Bohemond of Cariele to discuss commercail issues, but the results are kept secret.
Khallilah bint Daouta, regent of Elinie, and the priests of Life and Protection of Avanalae interrogated Lord Ximrill's spy and captain. Results of this interrogation are still unknown.
A mysterious figure in black armor attacked Nortmoor, Alamie with a band of Gnolls. The attack was easily repulsed by Alamiean army, which counter-attacked into Sufhanie, removing Gnollish bands and brigand outposts in that area. Duke Alam himself spent some time in the Imperial City, negotiating with Baron Diem.
The Fleet of Boeruine landed in Bloodbay this season, disembarking a large army to fight the Elves. Meanwhile, fortifications are being built in Rivien and Redoubt, and Redoubt is heavily garrisoned by both Boeruinean and Taliniean soldiers.
Prince Darien Avan met with his vassals, Count Khorien and Duchess Mierelen, to discuss the tensions between two realms.
Many missions of Northern Imperial Temple of Haelyn, sent into Five Peaks, bring news only of strange disappearances, humanoid attacks and dark magic.
Nobles of Dhoesone elected Clumine Dhoesone as the next Baron. The new Baron already started diplomatical relations with Rjursone.
The wardings around Cariele dropped, bringing many news. Duke Bohemond FitzHugh of Cariele married a Druidess of Oaken Grove of Aeric and declared that church a state religion of Cariele. Many of Duke's foreign holdings were abandoned. Duke also declared the Merchant Adventurers of Caerlinien the only legitimate guild of Cariele.
Fatalist cult seems to be reborn in Dhoesone.
Elves dropped the wards on Mergarrote and attacked the Falling Timber. Rhuobhe still demands that all humans leave the forests of Dhoesone.
Wince Ranaech of Church of Storm's Height disappeared. Tugaere Issimane of the Fortress is leading the search of lost priest.
Lord Vaesil Caliendre retreated from Chimaeron, leaving people in tears and desperation. Before retreating, he invested holdings of the Council of Leaders and donated some gold to the Water's Blessing.
Rumors say that one of the spies captured in Coeranys is Second Sword Mage's lieutenant. Other rumors say that he is planning some great plot with other mages of Anuire. Yet more rumors say that Swamp Mage is preparing magical attack on Second Swamp Mage.
Klarovan Sekaad, new leader of the Church of Storm's Height declared that Wince Ranaech died in Baruk-Azhik while helping the Dwarves in battle against Orogs. Dwarves didn't confirm this information.
More than 1000 Elven warriors left Sielwode to help Tuarhievel in war against the goblins of Thurazor.
Lord Ximrill continues his war preparations. Meanwhile tensions between him and Lord Vaesil Caliendre of Coeranys rise since Vaesil got a guild in Sunken Lands, divested from the Council of Leaders. Lord Ximrill promised to close down the Vos temples, but made no actions against them.
One of the Council of Leader, Svan Katna, escaped Lord Caliendre.
Chimaera now owns all magical sources in her land. Three Brothers Mages are completely removed from Chimaeron, but her source in Promontory was destroyed by the Dwarves.
Dwarves of Baruk-Azhik built a village in Elven woods of Tuarhievel.
Against all odds, One Ture Church of Vosgaard is spreading in Osoerde.
The rumors about Laura Moergan might be true. She was actually seen in presence of Lord Vaesil Caliendre.
Orthien Tane was executed in Roesone.
Archduke Aeric Boeruine started crusade against the Elves.
Spring 554MR
Several units of infantry from Mhoried crossed the border to Ghoere to plunder the province of Tornilen. Baron Tael arrived with his forces and massacred Mhor's soldiers. It is quite certain that the incident was caused by magic and the only suspects are Sword Mage and Regien. Baron Tael responded to this attack and occupied Tenarien with his whole army. He demanded outrageous compensation from the Mhor, who raised his own armies in response.
Several Gorgon's units crossed the Markazor-Elinie border, raiding the province of Mholien. Matriarch Kallilah bint Daouta quickly marched her armies and denied the Goblins any loot. Goblins were killed to the last by Elinie's Archers and Pikemen. As response, Matriarch gathered her forces and launched an invasion into Sutren Hills. No news have been heard from her since. Meanwhile, Matriarch's right hand, Jazmina al Razhid conducted a torough search of Ansien for "black-cloaked man". Several men were arrested and interrogated.
After a meeting in Bevaldrour, Upper Anuire Traders sold all their assets in Mhoried to Maesil Shippers.
It seems that last seasons meeting between Duchess Gwynneth Wallander and Count Bohemond FitzHugh had great result. Duchess bought all his assets in Tuornen and is now searching for a guilder who will buy them. Though she met with all guilders who operate in Tuornen, she has not yet made the final decision.
Duke Alam mustered armies and increased fortifications all over Alamie to prepare for the coming Sword and Crown. He even ordered construction of an outpost in wild lands of Sufhanie. New Court Wizard of Alamie, Nakar Oeren will be charged with magical protection of the guests.
Archduke Aeric Boeruine started construction of a fleet of nine ships to aid in Elfwars.
High Priest Hyde Termonie of Sarimie's Temple of Fortune departed on a mysterious sea voyage and returned with a ship full of gold. He immediatelly started building an exquisite ship on shores of Marilen.
Prince Darien Avan is unable to stop the tensions between Taeghas and Brosengae. A guild war is erupting between Brosen Royal Guild and Taeghan Outfitters, and Peaceful Seas of Nesirie and Temple of Fortune are close to conflict, too.
Arien Borthein purchased all Upper Anuire Traders and Stjordvik Traders assets in Boeruine, becoming the monopolist in this realm. Guildmaster is also negotiating with Duchess Gwynneth Wallander about purchase of Tuornen guilds. If this is successful, he will be the first Guildmaster of Boeruine Trading Guild to expand outside the Archduchy.
Haelyn's Bastion of Truth integrated with Northern Imperial Temple of Haelyn, and it's leader James Ardannt was granted a high-ranking position. Supreme Hierarch Thuriene Donalls immediately started a campaign against the Northern Reformed Church of Sarmie. Initial operations were successful, making Northern Imperial Temple the most worshipped religion in Nolien.
Thane Thuriene Donalls of Talinie declared war on the Elves, adding her armies to Boeruine's war effort. Large human and goblin forces entered Falling Timber from Winter's Deep. Torele Anviras warded Winter's Deep and there is still no news from the invading army.
Archduke Aeric Boeruine personally lead thousands of his soldiers into Rhuobhe's lands. Accompanying the army were Court Wizard Arlen Innis and Battlelord Linnias Baccaere. Though there are still no news from the forest, foul smoke can be seen rising from it, and the Elfwash River is rumored to run red. One deserter claims that Archduke is acting strangely, obsessed with destruction of Elves. He also says that his hair has turned blood red and that he has taken to whipping the men who fail to carry out their orders.
Aftre several years of council rule, Rjursone finally got a King. The first King is young Rjurik called Kyle Wir. As soon as he was coronated, the King pledged fealty to Duke of Cariele.
Prince Fhilaraene finally invested the provinces of Mergarrote and Falling Timber from King Ugvar of Thurazor. Elven armies advanced into Doom's Peak and occupied this province, too, leaving Falling Timber undefended. Mergarrote is still warded. King Ugvar announced that he will be starting a counter-attack with help of Boeruine and Talinie.
Baron Clumine Dhoesone closed the border with Rjursone and garrisoned it with his armies.
Bannier Andien purchased Northern Imports and Exports from Adaere Doneim, naming the new guild Andien Imports and Exports. Adaere Doneim retired with large sum of gold he recieved as payment.
The Gorgon attacked Tuarhievel this season. Scale of this invasion is yet unknown. Meanwhile, Orog raiders attacked Mountainsedge, Cariele. Scouts of Mhoried report that these Orogs came from Markazor. Armies of Cariele won with heavy casaulities. 50 Orogs were captured as prisoners.
Tugaere Issimane of the Fortress expressed his suspicions that Klarovan Serkaad might have been responsible for Wince Ranaech's death and is still leading the invetigation.
Lord Vaesil Caliendre and Laura Moergan are to be wed soon. Lord Caliendre officaily acknowledged Laura Moergan as Duchess of Osoerde.
Lord Vaesil Caliendre's brother took part in Dwarven war against Orogs last season. Upon his return, he was officialy made Lord Caliendre's heir.
Rumors say that Second Swamp Mage is on secret project with a wizard from Southern Coast. Everyone is still expecting Swamp Mage to attack his sources.
After helping Lord Vaesil Caliendre divest the Council of Leaders of their holdings, Phisaid Uriene has gone into hiding from fear of the Chimaera's wrath.
Lord Ximrill is still mustering and fortifying. Rumors say that he might attack Coeranys soon. Still no actions against the Vos.
Three Brothers Mages are rumored to be searching for sources in Rohrmarch.
Duke Diem sailed with his fleet to Boeruine to help Archduke in crusade against Elves. Duchess Briende Diem will manage the Duchy in his absence.
Summer 554MR
A bloody battle took place in Tenarien between Mhoried and Ghoere. The Mhor lead his army togather with Regien. The Mhor ordered his armies to attack without a minute of rest, and took Gavin Tael by surprise. Whenever Ghoerean troops managed to rally, Regien was there, sowing fear and confusion with his spells. Lacking Sword Mage's support, Baron Tael retreated his units, leaving several hundred dead behind him. The Mhor did not pursue into Tornilen. After the retreat, Ghoere's army was reinforced by numerous mercenaries hired by Militant Order of Cuiraecen. Priests of this church even started spreading discontent throughout Mhoried, resulting in rebellion in Maesilar. Priests of Haelyn's Aegis are trying to stabilize the situation.
Just after the battle, provinces of Conallier, Tenarien and Cwlldon were warded off from the rest of Mhoried, preventing reinforcements from Elinie that were already on the march.
Duchess Gwynneth Wallander decided to distribute Tuornen's guilds to Maesil Shippers, Boeruine Trading Guild and Heartlands Outfitters.
Kallilah bint Daouta met with Vaesil Caliendre. Rumors speak of alliance between Elinie, Mhoried and Coeranys.
Sword and Crown took place in Lofton, capital of Alamie. Prince Darien Avan and Archduke Aeric Boerunie were both absent. The major topics of discussion were Elfwars in Thurazor, stirrings of the Gorgon, custody of Warren Moergan and invasion of Coeranys into Chimaeron. Formal alliance beteeen Ghoere and Alamie was signed as Gavin Tael was wed to Dierdren Alam, Duke Carilon Alam's daughter. It was concluded that the next Sword and Crown will be held in Spring 559MR in Duchy of Osoerde.
Supreme Hierarch Thuriene Donalls of Northern Imperial Temple of Haelyn sent a religion expedition into Five Peaks to establish her faith there. The missionaries were driven off by some mysterious force of unknown nature.
Archduke Aeric Boeruine claimed victory against Rhuobhe Manslayer. Archduke himself personally lead his troops into Rhuobhe's forest to engage in months long war. The battle was bloody for both side, but vast armies of Boeruine managed to overpower the Elves even on their home ground. Archduke executed all Elves who were capture upon occupation of the province, giving it a new name: Bloodwash. The only Elf who escaped the province is Rhuobhe himself, who was spotting only in personal combat with Battlelord Linnias Baccaere. Sadly, he was victorious and Hidden Temlpe of Cuiraecen still remains leaderless.
It is no secret that Taeghas and Brosengae are on the verge of war, and regents of both realms spent Sword and Crown enlisting allies. It is rumored that Eriene Mierelen managed to enlist magical aid of Nakar Oeren, Court Wizard of Alamie. Count Harald Khorien spent most of the time in company of High Priestess Hyacinth Amaranth of Peaceful Seas of Nesirie, an influentail church in both realms.
Great project started by Sarimie's Temple of Fortune is still underway. A grand ship is being built in a remote part of Marilen, hidden from curious eyes.
Elves continue their invasion into Thurazor. Mergarrote, Falling Timbers, Bloodbay, Doom's Peak and Crushing Hills are magically warded off from the rest of Thurazor. People of Cariele could see fires falling from the sky into the province of Mergarrote, but there was no official declaration from the Elves about this event.
As reaction to the rebellion in Cariele, soldiers of Duke Bohemond FitzHugh have started martial law and are burning down the temples dedicated to Aeric. Oaken Grove of Aeric still survives only in Mhelliviene, where armies of the church defeated those of the Duke. Numerous arrested Druids and Clerics of Aeric have been executed. Captured Orogs were also executed, by slow roasting in the public square. Duke FitzHugh distributed compensation in gold to families of those slain by the Orogs. Finally, Duke of Cariele allowed foreign Guilds to have small holdings in Cariele.
After very short reign, King Kyle Wir of Rjursone abdicated and declared free elections for the next ruler. Minor Anuirean noble, :Lord Caelien Docendral was elected, but neither Oaken Grove of Aeric nor Northern Temple of Haelyn have yet performed the investiture ceremony.
A watchtower is being built in Deepshadow, Coeranys, for purpose of communications with Sielwode Elves. Also, Academy of Ruorven is being built. It will be a place where young warriors will learn horsemanship from the best.
Rumors say that Swamp Mage traveled to Chimaeron.
New leader of the Church of Storm's Height started a campaign against the Impregnable Heart of Haelyn and had some success with support of Lord Ximrill.
King Morrowindl personally lead more than 2500 Elven warriors to help Tuarhievel defend from the Gorgon.
Lord Ximrill started expelling the Royal Guild of Baruk-Azhik from Osoerde. He continued his long war preparations. Another guild was attacked by Osoerde's regent. It was the one that belongs to Lord Caliendre. The reasons are obvious. Lord Ximrill attended the Sword and Crown and took Warren Moergan with him, leaving him in Alamie as squire, supposedly to protect him from possible war in Osoerde.
Svan Katna, the last of the Council of Leaders, attended the Sword and Crown trying to voice his protest over Lord Caliendre's action against Chimaeron. Meanwhile, his army occupied Lyssan and Cariene in preparation to attack Lord Caliendre's holdings.
Three Brothers Mages declared that one of them was kidnapped.
1000 Dwarven soldiers left Baruk-Azhik and marched to Tuarhievel to aid the Elves against the Gorgon. They were lead by Ruarch Rockhammer of Moradin's Forge.
One True Church of Vosgaard is expanding to Chimaeron, attacking the holdings of Vaesil Caliendre.
Elamien Lamier of Points East Trading Guild toured the Western Coast and then attended the Sword and Crown.
After victory against the Elves of Rhuobhe, Duke Diem sailed to Dhoesone to help the war against Elves in the north.
Fall 554MR
War between Mhoried and Ghoere continued in the warded province of Tenarien. No officialy news was recieved due to wardings, but rumors says that Baron Tael was victorious and started the siege of Castle Tenarien. Sword Mage finally declared that the wardings are of his design.
Guilder Kalien started the project of Endier Metropolis. According to his words, the city will be built on model of the Imperial City and will match it in every aspect. The first to take opportunity of this were priests of Celestial Jewel of Sarimie who built a temple to serve future population of Endier Metropolis.
Matriarch of Elinie is building up her armies. Rumors say that he target might be Osoerde or Ghoere.
Gwynneth Wallander travelled to Ghoere to meet with Baron Tael about the Tuor noble accused of murder. Baron was unable to meet with her due to war in the north, but postponed the execution.
Drusirius, King Morrowindl's right hand disappeared from Siellaghriod. No clues were found.
Duke Bohemond FitzHugh of Cariele travelled to Dantier Island and challenged King Ragnar of Halskapa to single combat. Anuirean Duke was victorious. On return, his ship was attacked by pirates and Duke was injured by an arrow. Two days after his arrival in Cariele, Duke FitzHugh was declared dead. Immediately after his death, large number of Carielean soldiers deserted and joined the rebels. Rebel army defeated that of the nobles and most of Cariele's nobility was lynched by angry mob. Leadership of Cariele was given to Viktor Doome, leader of the peasant rebellion, who now titles himself Protector. The first challenge to new ruler was another Orog attack on Mountainsedge. His armies managed to defeate the invaders with moderate losses.
Elections in Rjursone were repeated. This time, people voted to rejoin with Dhoesone.
Elfwars continue, with victories for both sides. Elves managed to invest the province of Doom's Peak, but King Ugvar lead counter-attack on Falling Timbers, inflicting heavy losses on Elves and recapturing the province. The province was immediately invested by King Ugvar.
Rumors speak of magical battle between the Gorgon and the Peak Mage.
Archdruid Gunther Brandt of Aeric's Oaken Grove was slain in a duel by Gretta Selingsdottir of Emerald Spire. She managed to disband the Aeric's Oaken Grove, but new order of Anuiren worshippers of Aeric was born immediately after it's death. Aeric's Oaken Guard now covers the lands of Mhoried, Cariele and Five Peaks, while Hidden Grove of Aeric remains in Dhoesone and Tuarhievel. Rumors say that these churches are made of Anuirean-only Clerics and Druids. Aeric's Oaken Guard was declared the state religion of Cariele by Protector Viktor Doome.
Gorgon is building up the troops on borders with Mhoried and Tuarhievel.
A letter was discovered which reveals that Bannier Andien and Lythaa Damaan were responsible for Duke FitzHugh's death.
Army of Coeranys, composed of almost 5000 men, invaded Osoerde. They entered in the province of Moergan. They took Castle Moergan, but not before they lost many men to Swamp Mage's magic. Next, they assaulted Castle Moriel with ease, intercepting and killing 600 Osoerdean soldiers while they were retreating from the castle. Reports say that Osoerde lost about 3000 men, while Coeranys lost about 2000. Sunken Lands, Moergan and Moriel are now occupied by Coeranys.
Phisaid Uriene was kidnapped. Priestesses of Nesirie were raped and killed by the Vos and goblins, and many of their temples and shrines destroyed.
Swamp Mage is trying to bring other wizards to Lord Ximrill's side.
Lord Ximrill escaped. Rumors place him in Algael or Ghoere. He issued a formal protest against Lord Caliendre's actions.
Hundreds of goblin and Vos warriors were seen in Ruorkhe. They identified themselves as followers of Visigodo, Vos King of Chimaeron. He claims to have killed Svan Katna, last of the Council of Leaders. Chimaera ordered all non-Chimaeronian holdings to be destroyed, and so it was done. Many people were killed and tortured.
Rumors say that One True Church of Vosgaard will become state religion of Osoerde and that they helped Chimaera destroy the Water's Blessing.
Winter 554MR
Large Brosen army invaded Taeghas, easily routing Taeghan defenders who were outnumbered 3:1. Wizard Nakar Oeren was spotten on Brosen side. The invasion was halted by Harald Khorien's wardings.
Thane of Talinie settled the Colonsay Island, adding it to her realm.
Arien Borthein, Guildmaster of Boeruine Trading Guild has gone missing one the sea. He was on the way to Imperial City when his ship was caught up in a storm near Baerghos Isles and disappeared.
Following the news of Archduke's great illness after the campaign against Rhuobhe, massive anti-Elven lynching have started all around Boeruine. A cult called Mask of Andu has been spreading racial hatred against all non-Humans through Boeruine and Talinie.
After Battlelord Linnias Baccaere's death in the hands of Rhuobhe Manslayer, Vartan Stormshadow took his position in Hidden Temple of Cuiraecen.
Viktor Doome sold most of Carielean guilds to Andien Imports and Exports. He also met with the Eyeless One and signed a non-aggression pact. After this, Viktor Doome met with leaders of Tuarhievel and signed a mutual defense treaty.
Aeric's Oaken Guard, although militant in beliefs, disbanded all the troops hired by Aeric's Oaken Grove. Archdruid Theodore is currently busy with trying to halt the expansion of Fatalists.
Baron Clumine Dhoesone died of disease this season. The leadership of Dhoesone passed to General Aubery Ardaant, and magical assents to Amalia Dhoesone. New Baron immediatelly started building up military forces and recieved military aid from Boeruine. Fhiele Dhoesone, long believed dead, appeared at the coronation of Aubery Ardaant as spokeswoman for Hidden Grove of Aeric. She urged the new Baron to make peace with Elves.
Peak Mage of Mur-Kilad managed to remove the Gorgon's magical influence in Crushing Rocks.
Wardings cast by both sides in Elfwars prevented any clashes this season. The wardings lifted from Mergarrote, however, and reports speak of large Elven armies and goblin population living under Elven rule.
Forces of the Gorgon's Crown and Markazor invaded Tuarhievel in the province of Llyrandor. Gorgon's army number about 5000 soldiers. Vastly outnumbered Elves met the invasion. Rumors speak of thousands of dead on both sides. Only brave stand by aid troops from Baruk-Azhik allowed the defenders to retreat to the fortifications and forced the Gorgon to initiate a siege.
Druids and Clerics of Hidden Grove of Aeric were allowed to start preaching in Tuarhievel. The first attempts were made in Cwmbheir.
Ruarch Rockhammer retired as High Priest of Moradin's Forge. He was inherited by his son, Rutak. He immediately started building a Great Forge in Rivenrock. Rumors say that Ruarch Rockhammer left to lead the temples in Mur-Kilad.
Ranien, Ruorven and Mistil in Coeranys and Ruorkhe and Cariene in Chimaeron were warded, most probably by the Chimaera. Chimaera herself killed all law enforcers in Coeranyan warded provinces. Her troops and Vos warriors moved to the warded provinces.
Boden's Commoners and Enforcers of the Lawmaker joined Lord Caliendre's troops. His surprise hints that he is not the one who hired them.
Physaid Uriene and several captured Priestesses of Nesirie were ransomed to survivors of the Water's Blessing.
Vos King Visigodo slaughtered Dwarven merchants in Chimaeron.
Lord Ximrill's soldiers who entered Moriel to attack troops of Coeranys were bombed by destructive magic. Several hundred are dead and all others wounded.
Three Brothers Mages were seen in Osoerde and Rohrmarch.
Lord Caliendre suspects that Elamien Lamier was involved in the murder of Eluvie Carile. All his holdings in Coeranys have been confiscated and are for sale.
One True Church of Vosgaard was officially declared state religion of Osoerde.
Village Dwarves built in Tuarhievel grew into real underground province now called Bogunmir.
Vasko's Sinners, lead by Raimundo Vasko, has been hired by Lord Ximrill.
Pirates attack Aerele, Diemed, but are defeated at great cost.
Spring 555MR
Street fights between pro- and anti-Elven factions erupted in Cariele. 37 people are dead and another 16 injured. Constables mostly sympathise with one of the factions, adding to the disorder. Meanwhile, Viktor Doome's agents are successfully searching for and collapsing enterances to the Orog caves in Mountainsedge.
Late Duke FitzHugh's wife, Cicily, gave birth to his son. The child was named Viktor and adopted by the Protector.
Rebellion erupted in Dhoesone against the new Baron. Rebels request independance of Rjursone, claiming that Clumine Dhoesone used magic to make people vote for unification. Rebellion wash quelled in blood by troops of Dhoesone and Boeruine.
A naval battle between fleets of Dhoesone and Cariele occured near the coast of Falling Timbers. Dhoesonean ships were captured and Captain Krupp taken into custody.
Baron Ardaant of Dhoesone formed Order of the Golden Lion. Baron married sister of Archduke Aeric Boeruine, Lady Tieghan Boeruine, and swore and Oath of Fealty to the Archduke. Baron swore another Oath of Fealty at the same time, to King of Halskappa. In exchange, he was invested with the Siren's Realm and got large military aid from Halskappa.
Mercenary army formed by Measil Shippers invaded Markazor. They managed to capture Sutren Hills and Brushfire, but were halted at the capital province of Shattered Hills. With new Orog reinforcements, forces of Markazor in Shattered Hills are said to outnumber the mercenaries 3:1.
Markazor had to withdraw troops from Llyrandor to respond to attack from south. At the same time, Elven reinforcements arrived, lead by General Awryn. It is said that Gorgon's General Kiras Earthcore was busy with assassination against his Liege Lord at that time. Weakened Gorgon's forces were defeated by the Elves. Just after General Arwyn left the province, Llyrandor was covered in strange, sickening darkness, and Prince Rhuanach's bond with the province was sundered.
Peak Mage completelly remove Gorgon's magical sources from Mur-Kilad.
Strangely, Halflings started fleeing Tuarhievel, Cariele and Dhoesone. No details are known about this.
No clashes in Thurazor this season. All wardings have fallen, while new one was erected over Mergarrote.
Rhuobhe returned to Tuarhievel in company of Rhuandice Tuarlachiem and had a great argument with the Prince. After that, he used his magic to erect wards on borders of Tuarhievel and Dhoesone.
Rutak Rockhammer hired lots of guards and lieutenants to guard the temples of his church, of course, with permission of the Overthane. He officially declared that Moradin's Forge is splitting, and that temples in Mur-Kilad are now lead by his father.
Lord Vaesil Caliendre was seriously wounded in Osoerde and his brother, Aelric Caliendre is now ruling Coeranys in his place.
Chimaera threatened to kill all people in warded provinces if Prince Darien Avan sends help to Coeranys.
Klarovan Serkaad of the Church of Storm's Height started an anti-Dwarf campaign in Osoerde.
Lord Ximrill mustered more armies and declared that he will attack Coeranys. He announced that all churches that wish to operate in Osoerde must muster some soldiers and put them under his command.
Chimaera made King Visigodo a ruler of Chimaeron in her name. One True Church of Vosgaard is now state religion of Chimaeron. They are leading the Vos settlers to this realm.
A galleon sailed by women was spotted by sailors. It had two banners: one unknown and one belonging to God's Blood clan of Albiele.
Elamien Lamier fled Coeranys because of accusation by Lord Caliendre.
Licinius Briesen, Archprelate of Orthodox Imperial Temple, attacked Medoere without consulting the Duchess of Diemed. Temple's troops, numbering about 2000, slaughtered 200 soldiers of Caerwil garrison. However, they fought bravely and managed to take 500 mercenaries with them. Moonstrike Keep has been razed, and Dargon keep garrisoned in case of Medoerean counter-attack. Heartlands Outfitters merchants were expelled from the province and Ruornilite temple razed to the ground. The mercenaries in service of Orthodox Imperial Temple looted Nunery of the Nine Visions and raped the priestesses despite the effort of Haelynite clergy to stop them. Temple of the Sacred Moon had the same fate.
Vos warlord Miklos and evil witch Kesta started a rebellion and took over the Colony of Mieres. Miklos' brother, Kronal, was named the General of Mieres Army. Aeric and Arron Vaumel were both captured and executed.
Witch Kesta defeated Mhistecai in magical duel.
At the beginning of the season, rumors started circulating about Duchess Briende Diem fleeing Aerele to Duene because of fear from pirate raids, and that she is poorly defended because army of Diemed is protecting Aerele from attacks. Pirates of Aerele Ravegers clan of Albiele heard these rumors and attacked Duene finding it well defended. They were overnumbered 2 to 1 and all slaughtered by disciplined Diemean troops. Brecht Wizard-Captain Wild Onwen was killed in combat. Pirate captain Darnae was captured along with a Dhoura and a Caravel that conducted the attack. Armies of Diemed lost about 200 soldiers in the battle.
Ships of Roesone had a naval battle with Sea Lords and Sea Wraiths clans of Albiele Pirates. Roesonean fleet defeated the pirates, sinking 3 caravels, and loosing a galleon and a coaster. The pirates reatreated only when rest of Roesonean Fleet arrived from Ilien.
Baroness Marlae Roesone met with High Mage Aelies. She agreed to depopulate the province of Abbatour and make Aelies the only rightful owner of magical sources in Roesone. High Mage Aelies promised to protect Roesone in case of attack.
Mourde Alondir, small guildholder in Aerenwe, was murdered. His small guild was taken over by Spider River Traders.
Street fights between Haelynites and Nesirietes took place in Ilien. Countess Alliene Aglondier sent guards to stop the fights, but Haelynites claim that they aided the other side. After the fights stopped, guards arrested many clergymen of the Impregnable Heart. Assistant Prefect Coranan tried to explain why Impregnable Heart temples are being fortified, but guards arrested him during his speech.
Summer 555MR
Protector Viktor Doome of Cariele used military to stop the street fights. His armies destroyed the last remains of Northern Reformed Church of Sarimie and the enclaves of the Fatalists.
Baron Aubrey Adraant was obviously somehow driven to madness. First, he disbanded whole Dhoesonean armies, which lead to Elven raids and separation of Rjursone. Baron then broke his Oath of Fealty to the Archduke Boeruine and attempted to arrest Bannier Andien. Next month, Baron met with Prince Rhuanach of Tuarhievel and tried to cheat and kill him. The Prince managed to escape with his magic, but Fhiele Dhoesone was killed by enraged Baron. Finally, Baron gave all his lands to Lord Garret of Cariele and commited suicide. New Baron Garret was coronated and swore Oath of Fealty to Archduke Boeruine.
Mysterious Rider in armor last worn by late Duke Bohemond FitzHugh lead army of Five Peaks' residents to attack Sufhanie. Small Alamiean force in that province was easily crashed. The figure is now known as the Dark Knight. He has supposedly united all Five Peaks and has obvious support of the Vos Temple of Five Peaks.
A guild war between Seas of Cerilia and True Forest Products erupted in unruly Five Peaks.
After the rise of Shadowlands, Gorgon marched his army to Markazor and crushed the mercenaries occupying Sutren Hills and Brushfire. Queen Razzi Fanggrabber died in the fighting and was replaced by King Jath Strongarm.
The Elfwars renewed this season. King Ugvar personally lead all-out attack on Doom's Peak. Reports say that Goblin King lost 70% of his army, while Elves escaped with much lighter casaulities. Elves launched their own assault on province of Bloodbay, but were met by organized armies of Boeruine. Both side sustained heavy losses, but humans managed to drive the Elves away.
The Elven realm was split into two, one lead by Prince Rhuanach and Llytha Damaan, and supporting cooperation with humans, and the other by Rhuobhe and Rhuandice Tuarlachiem, supporting Ghallie Sidhe. King Rhuobhe and Queen Rhuandice took control of the provinces taken from Dhoesone about 4 years ago, and named their kingdom Cruaiddruinn. Low Prince Arwyn remained in service of Tuarhievel, but sent some of his troops to aid Cruaiddruinn. Elves of Tuarhievel are requesting that Prince Rhuanlach recalls all armies from Thurazor and leave the war to Ghaellie Sidhe.
Dancer in the Dark arrived in Chimaeron and started a trading guild with Chimaera's permission. He guild is officially known as the Brotherhood.
Warding is Mistil and Ruorven, Coeranys, have been dispelled by someone. Only know it has become known that Chimaera's Orogs completely destroyed the Academy of Ruorven. More than 1000 soldiers were mustered in Coeranys and sent to the borders of the wardings.
There are rumors of small battle in Spiritsend and Gulfport, but no official news.
Diirk Watershold seems to have been captured in Chimaeron, but some rumors say that he is alive and well in Baruk-Azhik.
Wizards of the Eastern Marches say that Chimaera's power has disrupted the flow of meibhaighl in this region.
Second Swamp Mage was found dead in Sunken Lands. Another wizard was seen looking for sources in this province.
Overthane Grimm Graybeard of Baruk-Azhik was seriously wounded in Orog attack.
Dwarven Axes of Destruction were hired by Duke Heirl Diem. They all drowned in a sea attack from Roesone.
The Golden Swords of Justice and Might have been hired by Baroness Marlae Roesone.
Armies of Diemed which didn't join the crusade against Elves join the forces of Orthodox Imperial Temple. Mercenaries betray them and defenders are victorious. In support of Medoere, Fleet of Roesone attacks that of Diemed, damaging it badly. Lavalan Briesen is captured in Medoere and his status is unknown.
Baron Gavin Tael declared official support for Lord Ximrill of Osoerde, promising to defend the Duchy of Osoerde in case of attack and aid Lord Ximrill in invasion on Coeranys.
Fall 555MR
Pirate King of Albiele was finally defeated and killed by combined forces of Diemed, Impregnable Heart of Haelyn, Medoere and Roesone, with aid of numerous mercenaries. Despite dark magic on their site, the pirates were totally destroyed. The forces of Diemed now hold the Albiele Isle.
Inspired by preachings of Maire Cwllmie, people of Mieres rose and disposed of a Vos tryrant Miklos. Still, remains of his hordes, as well as evil Witch Kesta and Horned Skull clan, are still plaguing the people of Mieres loyal to the Empire. Miare Cwllmie managed to prevent foul spell which Witch Kesta and and necromancer Xorastiox planned to cast. Soon after, mercenaries in service of Eastern Temple of Nesirie landed in Ghaele and broke the Horned Skull Clan, killing Xorastiox. Remains of Miklos' forces fled from the victorious armies of the Nesirietes. Nesirian Brotherhood, in service of Diemed, attacked the pirates of Mieres and utterly destroyed them. Troops of Avanil, Diemed, Eastern Temple of Nesirie, Eloele of Mieres and Aerenwe converged to Seaward where the last of Miklos' forces were under siege. Though the enemies are almost destroyed, there is no peace for the people of Mieres. Rumors place Ghuralli, Awnshegh of the Giantdowns, in eastern Mieres.
Ilien finally got a new ruler. This season, Ilien came under leadership of the Impregnable Heart of Haelyn. People are happy that they didn't end up ruled by Aliene Aglondier or some mercenary bands.
Forces of Diemed and Orthodox Imperial Temple of Haelyn retreated from Medoere. A formal alliance was signed between Medoere and Roesone, and rumors say that Medoere might become a vassal of Roesone.
Pirates, aided with foul magic, attacked Abbatour, Roesone. With aid of Impregnable Heart and Medoere, Roesonean army managed to destroy the invading ships.
el-Hadid was murdered by a pirate agent. His son assumed ownership of the Port of Call Exchange.
Elamien Lamier has been murdered in Coeranys. All his operations have been taken by The Brotherhood.
The White Queen now owns Swamp Mage's sources. Some claim that it is Swamp Mage in disguise.
Dark Queen Rolanda Bradamante claims that she bought the Points East Trading Guild from Elamien Lamier and accuses Lord Caliendre for his murder.
About 1500 Dwarven soldiers were lead into Sielwode by High Priest Rutak Rockhammer. Nothing is known of their intentions.
Lord Vaesil Caliendre has recovered from his injury, and Laura Moergan bore him a son. His still didn't get a name, but it is known that Laura wants him to be named Michael, like the last Emperor. Lord Caliendre's brother, Aeric Caliendre was assassinated in Mistil by a female assassin. Rumors circulate that Dwarves are responsible for the murder. Mistil has been warded by Chimaera after the murder. Soon after the warding rose, the province was bombarded with fire and lightning. Mysterious vapors rose from the ground, bringing poisonings and disease to the people. Reports say that about 400 dead people were found in the snow that fell the next day.
Church of Storm's Height expelled all priests of Eastern Temple of Nesirie and some of the Impregnable Heart from Osoerde.
Swamp Mage was found dead in Osoerde. Lord Ximrill blames Lord Vaesil Caliendre, while people believe that it was the White Queen or Second Swamp Mage.
Dwarven guild in Ruorven, Coeranys was burned to the ground by unknown arsonist. Investigation discovered that Elamien Lamier was hiding here from the Dark Queen, and that he was kidnapped and never seen again until his body was discovered.
Baron Gavin Tael of Ghoere lead 1800 men into Osoerde, about 800 of them from Alamie. They aided Osoerdean army, lead by General Karma and made of 2600 soldiers, in attack on Moriel. Troops of Coeranys were slightly less numerous and were defeated. Lord Ximrill liberated his capital of Moriel. General Karma was named the Count of Moriel, Lord Ximrill's vassal, as reward.
Overthane Grimm Graybeard has been seen marching north with a small party. His destination is unknown.
Phisaid Uriene escaped Chimaeron and is now in Bogsend, Coeranys.
A noble of Tuornen was executed in Bhalaene, Ghoere, despite the protests of Duchess Gwynneth Wallander. Several agents of Maesil Shippers tried to free him, but they were caught and killed by the Iron Guard.
Winter 555MR
Devlaen Laronae assumed leadership of Orthodox Imperial Temple as Lavalan Briesen resigned the position after unsuccessful invasion of Medoere.
Cole Alwier, son of Queen Liliene Swordwraith of Aerenwe, lead Aerenwean army to Mieres to destroy the Witch Kesta and her minions.
The Great Company mercenaries used absence of Diemean troops to indulge in some illegal activities. They were defeated by the returning armies of Diemed and survivors have been recruited and trained as real soldiers.
Siele Ghoried of Spider River Traders passed away.
This was a season of peace and rebuilding on the Southern Coast of Anuire. In addition, a diplomatic tour by Prince Darien Avan is expected.
Second Swamp Mage is still alive. In fact, he erected wards between Coeranys and Osoerde to prevent invasion. Lord Ximrill and Baron Tael were so desperate that they invaded Elinie just to find way into Coeranys. Overnumbering enemy 4:1, they captured Matriarch Kallilah bint Daouta and Lord Ximrill invested some of her lands.
Swamp Mage, though dead, was seen in Osoerine, Elinie.
Aventurers from Southern Coast killed Count Karma of Sunken Lands. They were lead by Trevan Vordhuine, head of one of powerful noble families in Roesone. He invested the province for himself. Rumors say that he and his companions killed about 200 Osoerdean soldiers in the narrow corridors. The province was then warded by Second Swamp Mage.
The Brotherhood started a large campaign against other guilds. Highland/Overland Traders and Royal Guild of Aerenwe were attacked.
King Morrowindl of Sielwode allowed Moradin's Forge to build some temples in his land, to provide spiritual services to Dwarven travelers.
Lord Vaesil Caliendre and Laura Moergan traveled to Alamie to meet with their son, Warren Moergan.
Armies of Osoerde and Ghoere invaded Coeranys through Elinie. They captured the castle in Caudraight in only two days. Lord Caliendre personally lead his army of about 3500 soldiers against invaders numbering about 5000. A great battle ensued with two great warlords meeting on the field, but more numerous invaders won and conquered Caudraight, while defenders retreated to Bogsend. Many of Prince Avan's soldiers were seen with army of Coeranys, and many of them were killed.
Lord Ximrill conquered 3 more provinces of Elinie, declaring that it is all for the good of Warren Moergan. Rumors say that Lord Ximrill will swear vassalage to Baron Tael.
King Visigodo destroyed the sources which belonged to Three Brothers Mages in Mistil and Ranien.
A message from Three Brothers Mages to Prince Darien Avan was discovers. It reveals that he was offering them some sources in the west, and also that there is a conflict between Three Brothers Mages and Second Swamp Mage.
King Visigodo declared war on Coeranys. His reason is dislike for that realm. His army entered Mistil with intention to kill all soliders trapped there, but they were surprised with the number of units behind the wardings and had to retreat.
Spring 556MR
Countess Lasica Diem swore an Oath of Fealty to Prince Darien Avan, while Alliene Vaumel, oldest daugher of late Aaron Vaumel, swore vassalage to the Countess and was declared the Governor of Mieres. Alliene's siter, Adriana Vaumel took control of late Mhistecai's sources and departed to study in the College of Sorcery.
Prince Darien Avan, Archprelate Robher Nichaleir and Count Harald Khorien lead massive armada to attack the island of Caelcorwynn. They fleet transported armies of Avanil, Western Imperial Temple, Orthodox Imperial Temple, Mieres, Taeghas and Muden, as well as many mercenaries, to capture the island. Even Three Brother Mages and a recent graduate from College of Sorcery were helping. The monstrous defenders were all slain. After that, the fleet raided coasts of Chimaeron and Osoerde.
Baroness Roesone lead an assault on Castle Bheline in massive attempt to defeat Gavin Tael. While she was at war, Queen Liliene Swordwraith attacked her guilds in Aerenwe. Meanwhile, High Matriarch Maire Cwllmie performed divinations and discovered that el-Hadid was murdered by assassin hired by Queen Swordwraith.
Nakar Oeren travelled Mieres, helping Celestial Jewel of Sarimie rebuild their temple in Crenier and helping the people fight bandits and other dangers.
Low Prince Llytha Damaan disappeared while visiting Mieres.
Several Aerenwean ships disappeared on the sea.
After disappearance of Kallilah bint Daouta on the battlefield, her daughter, Aisha bint Daouta, was named a new Matriarch. She is mustering armies and enlisting allies in attempt to reclaim lost territories from Lord Ximrill. Lord Ximrill invested three provinces of Elinie to unknown vassal. Rumors say that it is member of Elinie family.
Sir Trevan Vordhuine toured his County and was then spotted with his party in Chimaeron, escorting someone. Some claim that his charge was Tugaere Issimane who supposedly invested Sir Vordhuine with some holdings granted to him by Lord Vaesil Caliendre.
Emissary from Coeranys met with high-ranking priests of Haelyn's Aegis. Some soldiers managed to break out of warded Ranien and joined the army in Bogsend. Lord Caliendre traveled to Alamie and swore and Oath of Fealty to Duke Alam. People of Coeranys are revolted by this action.
A ship belonging to Royal Guild of Aerenwe was stolen in Ruorven.
A letter was discovered which revealed that Baron Tael requested help of Impregnable Heart against the Brotherhood, naming them agents of Chimaera. He threatened to destroy their temples if they refuse.
Armies were mustered all over Osoerde and Lord Ximrill's Elinie and sent to aid those already attacking Coeranys.
Main temple of the Impregnable Heart in Osoerde was destroyed by agents of King Visigodo. King Visigodo was afterwards supposedly killed by dissatisfied Chimaera, though rumors say that it was his lieutenant, Ansn Vruzz.
Hamien and Barniere, Chimaeron, were invaded and conquered by forces of Prince Darien Avan. His fleet is approaching with more soldiers, but Chimaera managed to erect wardings and prevent the troops from advancing further.
Grimm Graybeard gave his title of Overthane to his close friend, Naugladur Longbeard.
Sir Klarovan Serkaad lead another campaign against all other churches in Osoerde and Dwarven guilders.
Tugaere Issimane built a temple in Sunken Lands, and is rumored to be adventuring with Trevan Vordhuine in Chimaeron.
High Hierophant of Life and Protection of Avanalae tried to dispel Chimaera's wardings in Coeranys, but failed.
Chimaera warded her realm off from the rest of Anuire, and is spreading her power on Caelcorwynn.
Small troops from Avanil landed in Algael, but retreated when they were confronted by Vasko's Sinners.
Avan's Alliance invaded Ghoere, occupying several provinces. About 8000 troops are converging on Bhalaene.
Overthane Naugladur Longbeard officially declared that Grimm Graybeard left with a small company to search for a cure for his illness.
Summer 556MR
One of Aerenwean disappeared ships was discovered on shore of Abbatour, disposed there by fleet of Diemed.
Diemean army attacked and occupied Enider, and then moved into Tireste, but retreated to hold on Endier.
A Diemean Galleon was attacked but neither destroyed nor stolen by mysterious attackers who claimed to be agenst of Queen Liliene Swordwraith.
Large army of Impregnable Heart of Haelyn and Roesone attacked Osoerde. Lord Ximrill fled in unknown direction.
Count Trevan Vordhuine of Sunken Lands named the guild given to him by Vaesil Caliendre, Imperial Landrunners, and traveled to Coeranys and Roesone to consult the merchants about running his business.
Holy Alliance, formed by Imperial Temple of Haelyn, and troops of Coeranys invaded Osoerde, marching straight for the capital of Moriel. Haelyn's Aegis and Impregnable Heart of Haelyn join them in war effor against Lord Ximrill. About 2000 soldiers of Impregnable Heart and 500 of Roesone invaded Osoerde from the south. Impregnable Heart declared official support for Duchess Laura Moergan. Great army gathered and gave Lord Ximrill two months to surrender. After he failed to do so, armies of Roesone, Mhoried, Endier, Impregnable Heart, Orthodox Imperial Temple, Western Imperial Temple and Haelyn's Aegis marched on Moriel, all bearing their own standards. Still, higher than all of them, rose the banner of Imperial Temple of Haelyn. At least on the battlefield, it lived again, and spirits were as high as possible. Leaders of the Holy Alliance army managed to sway the opposing soldiers, and Laure Moergan, Holy Alliance and Imperial Temple of Haelyn were all hailed by soldiers of both armies. The united army marched on Moriel, but defenders were loyal to Ximrill. After long siege, garrison of 1000 men surrendered to the Holy Alliance.
Another army of equal size, abouth 8000 soldiers, attacked from the north and met no resistance, conquering northern part of Osoerde. Southern provinces were taken by troops transprted by Fleets of Avanil and Diemed. Lord Ximrill was defeated, but fled the capital.
After Osoerde fell, Haelyn's Aegis declared war on Galien Elinie, Ximrill's vassal ruler of his part of Eline. However, threatening message from the Dark Queen, who held Kallilah bint Daouta, halted his advance on Osoerine. High Hierophant Medhloried Haensen came to Haelyn's Aegis camp, angry that they entered Elinie without consulting her, but calmed down and spent the rest of the day talking with Grandmaster Algaron Niendes.
King Visigodo is not dead indeed. He escaped Chimaera's wrath and formed a mercenary company.
Diemed fleet sunk three newly built ships of Dark Queen's Trade. Dark Queen issued a formal protest.
Rumors say that Dancer in the Dark was killed by pirates near Caelcorwynn.
Church of Storm's Height was disbanded by Impregnable Heart. Their temples were granted to Militant Order of Cuiraecen. One True Church of Vosgaard was expelled, too, but they still survive in Chimaeron.
After fall of Osoerde, Prince Avan's troops and ships attacked Chimaeron. Rumors place Three Brothers Mages with invading army.
Fall 556MR
Archduke Aeric Boeruine passed away in Seasedge. According to Chamberlain Arlen Innis, his right leg was infected with incurable disease by Rhuobhe Manslayer during Archduke's successful campaign to drive him away from his borders. With combined efforts, Priests of Haelyn, Nesirie and Cuiraecen failed to cure the Archduke, and the diseased leg was amputated too late. After his funeral, tensions arose about succession. Archduke's sons, Aerin and Aeric, are twins, and noone is sure who was the firstborn. Aeric II Boeruine is a Paladin of Cuiraecen, while Aerin IX is Paladin of Haelyn, adding to their disagreement. An agreement was reached, according to which Aeric will administer the Southern part of Boeruine, while Aerin will rule the northern. Capital of Seasedge will be administered by Chamberlain Arlen Innis. For now, both brothers make separate court in this province.
Plague broke out in Riverford, Cariele. During the second month, it spread to Mhelleviene before any quarantine could be organized.
Henrae Darger, Captain of Mhelleviene Border Guard was discovered to be spy loyal to the Vos of Five Peaks. He is suspected to be responsible for recent invasion from that wild place.
Viktor Doome, Protector of Cariele lead his army into Doom's Peak, province of Thurazor. It was supposed to be joint invasion with Elves of Tuarhievel, but they were prevented by warding raised by the Eyeless One of Five Peaks. Lord-Protector Doome lead his armies to victory over the weakened Goblins, using magic to destroy his enemies. The Goblin army was slaughtered to the last man. Goblin temples of Haelyn were raised and law enforcers executed. While Carielean army was away, large force of Undead attacked Mhelliviene from Five Peaks. The undead were lead by a mysterious rider. Rumors say that he looked exactly like late Bohemond FitzHugh.
Rhuobhe's daugheter, Rhuollana, known as Mistress of Blood, has wed to one of his Masters of the Hunt, Haelleros Cwmballa. They spent some time in Five Peaks, hunting humans.
Queen Rhuandice of Cruaidruinn expelled Lythaa Damaan's True Forest Products from her Kingdom. Supporters of Ghaellie Sidhe were pleased and asked that she also removes Andien Imports and Exports and Hidden Grove of Aeric from her lands.
Mercenaries hired by Andien Imports and Exports took the Dantier Island from the Siren. The mercenaries were composed of Draden's Drunks and Johnson's Raiders, and easily defeated the garrison lead by Baron Garret the Loyal. While the Baron is calling for aid to recapture the Island, Bannier Andien is meeting with Thane of Talinie. It seems that he will recieve that Island of Colonsay in exchange for his vassalage and naming Northern Imperial Temple state religion in his lands.
Jontho Dhoesone, illegitimate son of Fhiele Dhoesone, ascended to the throne of his realm. During the first days of his reign, he organized numerous festivities to prove his good will to the people of Dhoesone.
Many Humanoid tribes and bandit clans of Five Peaks recognized the mysterious rider, now known as the Dark Knight, as their leader, adding to his force of about 800 undead.
Strange transformations happened in the infrastructure of the Gorgon's realm. All temples in Markazor and Mur-Kilad, belonging to Hand of Azrai, were transferred to Finger of Azrai, and the guilds of Markazor to Slave Drivers. Guilds of Mur-Kilad were granted to King Godar Thurinson. It is suspected that Prince Raesene wants to focus his energy on the Shadowlands.
People of Talinie are growing discontent with Supreme Hierarch's support of Goblin Haelynites.
A lot of people gathered in Ice Haven to watch the long expected duel between Rhuandice Tuarlachiem and King Ugvar Graecher. About 15000 made camp in the province, and Knights of Haelyn were charged with security. As soon as the duel begun, King Ugvar was seized by his Divine Wrath. Frightened Rhuandice exchanged few words with him and fled.
As soon as Ugvar returned to Thurazor, he faced a coup within his castle. It was supposedly lead by discontent faction of his own priests, and the situation is still unknown.
General Awryn Doecendral, who lead war against Thurazor, and Prince Rhuanlach, who lead expedition into Shadowlands, both returned to Tuarhievel. General Doecendral soon after his arrival handed over the army to Prince Rhuanlach and left to places unknown.
Province of Danaroene, formerly of Ghoere, was invested by Baroness Roesone.
After death of Siele Ghoried, Baroness Roesone temporarily took control of Spider River Traders. This season, she passed it down to Siele's cousin, Entier Ghoried.
War against Chimaera continues on Caelcorwynn, though Three Brothers Mages are nowhere to be found.
Countess Lasica Diem, de facto ruler of Diemed in Dule Heirl's absence, has disappeared. She disappeared just after the battle with Chimaera on Caelcorwynn.
Battlemaiden Tiamat Konrad visited Ilien and met with High Prefect Hubaere Armiendin.
Lord-Protector Vaesil Caliendre of Coeranys, and now Osoerde in absence of his wife, visited Mieres in search of his lost wife and son.
Grandmaster Algaron Niendes returned from the Shadow World with his troops, appearing in Alamie, with rescued Mhor.
Aisha bint Daouta abstained from regency of Elinie, not wanting to lead a civil war. Regency was passed to her sister Alia bint Daouta. She immediately started mustering armies to reclaim her lands from Galien Elinie. Aman ibn Daouta, her brother, is developing magical sources in Elinie to serve as wizard of that realm. Elinie was awared Thoralinar, a province of Ghoere as spoils of war against Baron Tael and Lord Ximrill. All is going well, but people complain that Alia's taxes are too high.
Sir Trevan Vordhuine and his company met with Vaesil Caliendre and togather left to Alamie to reclaim Warren Moergan, heir to regency of Coeranys and Osoerde.
King Morrowindl was allowed to develop magical sources within Baruk-Azhik.
Remaining guilders in Osoerde that once served Royal Guild of Baruk-Azhik joined the Brotherhood. Dwarves have issued a formal complaint to Lord Vaesil Caliendre.
Militant Order of Cuiraecen started a crusade against remaining temples of Church of Storm's Height. They asked the Fortress for help, but got no answer.
Tensions rise between Life and Protection of Avanalae and Haelyn's Aegis.
Rumors say that Dark Queen and the White Witch were seen togather.
Winter 556MR
Grand Festival was organized in Coere, Brosengae, by Sarimie's Temple of Fortune to celebrate their joining with Celestial Jewel of Sarimie. In series of contests, people from all over Anuire tested their skills and amused the crowd. Even High Priest Hyde Termonie took part, nearly loosing his life in the process. Strangely, Duchess Eriene Mierelen was not seen attending the celebration. After the end of the celebration, High Preist left to visit the Brechtur church of Sera's Perfekt Symmetry.
Ascension of Count Mordred Khorien in Taeghas resulted with great expansion of patriotism in that realm. Growing tensions lead to conflict by Count's and Price Avan's lawmen in Bhaine. Rumors speak of Avan's supporters' victory and loss of lives on Taeghan side.
After female chanting voice was heard on the wind on Caelcorwynn Isle, some Knights of Haelyn rose in the middle of the night and attacked the other soldiers of Avan's alliance. The Knights were defeated with great casaulities. The next month, however the dead rose from the graves and attcked the occupying army.
Queen Liliene Swordwraith of Aerenwe has entered the war against Chimaera on Caelcorwynn. Arriving just after the first battle with Knight, her forces and the remnants of Avan's alliance managed to defeat the undead.
Countess Lasica Diem was returned to Diemed by an unidentified wizard.
Wizard Caine was seen visiting Baroness Marlae Roesone.
A duel between Lord Vaesil Caliendre and Battlelord Klavoran Serkaad took place in Sunken Lands. At the beginning of duel, Lord Caliendre was dismounted by foul magics, coming from someone in the crowd. However, Sir Serkaad showed honor, and dismounted himself to fight on foot. The duel was fierce, but Lord Caliendre won, knocking Sir Serkaad down. At that moment, Klavoran Serkaad's knights charged Lord Caliendre, surprising him and knocking him down with forceful assault. Only timely intervention from Sir Vordhuine, his company and Sir Konrad saved Lord Caliendre's life. As Lord Caliendre's guards joined the battle, Sir Konrad and Sir Vordhuine went for two men dragging the unconsciouss Klavoran Serkaad into the tent. They charged in and didn't come out. When the tent was torn down, there was no trace of Sir Serkaad, and Sir Konrad and Sir Vordhuine were standing there, stunned.
During their visit to Alamie, Lady Laura Caliendre and Warren Moergan disappeared. Lord Caliendre offered reward of 40000 imperial crowns for their safe return.
King Visigodo declared that whole Chimaeron is for sale.
Grimm Graybeard is back from his quest and healthy. He signed an alliance with Sielwode.
Sir Trevan Vordhuine sold Imperial Landrunners to a Rjurik merchant.
Rumors say that Ruarch Rockhammer is back to lead reunited Moradin's Forge.
Sir Tiamat Konrad of Ilien, a knight who helped Lord Caliendre in mess after the duel, also known as the Red Knight, is a new leader of Church of Storm's Height. Whereabouts of former leader are still unknown, though rumors say that he accepted his disgrace and promised to serve the Fortress for the rest of his life. Tugaere Issimane responded to the rumors and confirmed them, saying that the duel opened Sir Serkaad's eyes and that he was cleansed from his sins.
Rumors say that High Hierophant Medhlorie Haensen was seen in company of Duke Gaelin Elinie.
Second Swamp Mage traveled to Elinie to discuss the fate of Sir Serkaad, who was charged with several crimes against the people of Elinie.
Prince Darien Avan returned from the Shadow World in Tuornen with another Mhor. The first Mhor returned last season with Grandmaster Algaron Niendes. It is still not known which one of them is the real regent of Mhoried, but Duchess Gwynneth Wallander met with the new one and Prince Avan for negotiations in Haes.
Spring 557MR
Upon his return from Brechtur, High Priest Hyde Termonie met with Duchess Eriene Mierelen of Brosengae. During that meeting, Duchess was kidnapped by mysterious attacked who left High Priest as the only survivor, killing all the guards. He claims that he recognized the attacker as Nakar Oeren's apprentice. At the same time, Taeghas and Southern Boeruine launched an attack upon Brosengae, taking Coere and Marilen and almost totally destroying Brosen Army. Hyde Termonie was declared new Duke of Brosengae by Land's Choice.
High Mage Aelies seems to have transported thousands of refugees from Caelcorwynn to Ilien.
Queen Liliene Swordwraith withdrew her forces from Caelcorwynn, just to return them a month later. Upon return, her troops were attacked by monsters and undead. The undead were identified as some of the last Imperial soldiers. A magical duel took place between Chimaera and some Khinasi wizard in the skies above the island. Finally, Fleet of Diemed sailed to the island, taking the troops away and saving them from attacking monsters. However, some were trapped in the warding mists.
Duke Heirl Diem returned to Diemed from the north, and Lasica Diem spent time hiring some mercenaries and touring Avanil with Aubere Avan.
Orthodox Imperial Temple of Haelyn organized a festival in honor of the Brotherhood.
Governor Alliene Vaumel of Mieres stepped down to assume leadership of several guild operations, mostly belonging formerly to Guilder Kalien, in Diemed. New Governor of Mieres is Medhlorie Thuried, who showed great courage in war against Miklos' Vos and earned herself name "Maid of the Greenwood".
Baroness Marlae Roesnone traveled to Ghoere on diplomatic purpose.
Last season's meeting between the Baroness of Roesone and Wizard Caine turned out to be because Michael Agnelie, Mayor of Proudglaive, is the Heir of Endier. Haelyn's Aegis have confirmed this information as true.
Duke Gaelin Elinie opened a new guild in Elinie, called House Elinie Syndicate.
Moerele Lannamar, Guilder of Maesil Shippers, started a large campaign against the Imperial Landrunners.
Lord Vaesil Caliendre traveled Osoerde, personally cleansing every sign of evil and corruption in that realm. He also began the reconstruction of the Acanemy of Ruorven.
Chimaeron was bought by Overthane Grimm Graybeard of Baruk-Azhik. Some say that he is a fool who bought a warded realm controlled by an Awnshegh, while others claim that Overthane will easily conquer the realm once the wards drop, especially if the Elves of Sielwode send help.
Dark Queen, with help of the White Witch and the Brotherhood, attacked Chimaeron and occupied Salviene and Mhowe without facing resistance.
Rumors say that war between Dwarves and Orogs is brewing again.
Sir Klarovan Serkaad, now Knight of the Fortress, was killed in a joust by Tiamat Konrad of Church of Storm's Height.
Life and Protection of Avanalae and Haelyn's Aegis are still negotiating about crisis in Elinie.
Rumors say that Three Brothers Mages have been kidnapped by Chimaera or Maesil Shippers. Other rumors say that Second Swamp Mage is very ill and that he will soon pass his source network to one of his apprentices.
Duchess Gwynneth Wallander of Tuornen traveled to Alamie to meet with Duke Nevin Alam. The meeting went great, despite an assassination attempt against the Duchess, and there are friendly relations between the two realms for the first time since the Duchy of Tuornen separated from Alamie. Joint investigation was performed by agents of both regents, but nothing was discovered.
Summer 557MR
As soon as he returned from the Shadow World, Prince Avan made move to regain his power in Anuire. With aid of Diemed and Haelyn's Aegis, he launched an attack to liberate Brosengae. Vastly overnumbered, troops of Taeghas and Southern Boeruine fled to the Taeghan fortress Southwatch. However, attackers were reinforced by numerous mercenary bands hired by Hyde Termonie and by troops from Alamie. Nakar Oeren came as well with several magicians. Troops of Boeruine-Taeghas alliance fled to Stormpoint to make the final stand, and were all killed in a bloody assault. When the city was taken, Brosen mercenaries nearly started fighting each other, some wanting the pillage, and some not. Rumors say that male Priests of Nesirie fought togather with the mercenaries, though not using their magic. All Stormpoint's nobles were imprisoned while the city was pillaged and taken to Bindier. Neither Count Khorien nor Archduke Boeruine were seen during the battle. Immediately after the capital fell, Count's guardsmen surrendered and went into Avan's service, while his sources in Avanil were transferred to to Avan's daughter, Aubere, and some other to Caine.
Fleets of Avanil and Diemed, lead by Lasica Diem, attacked Fleet of Boeruine near the coast of Brosengae. The Boeruineans fled to their realm, where they were greeted by invasion by unknown fleet from the west. Just before the clash, the invaders were destroyed by mysterious creature of the seas.
To better manage it's assets, the Western Imperial Temple of Haelyn started splitting into Prefectures. The first of them, Taeghan Prefecture, is lead by young priests Robert Auril. Togather with his lieutenant, Sir Alaric Westwood, Prefect traveled throughout Taeghas, spreading word of discontent against the new Count. As result, people of Seamist took arms and joined the invading armies, just to return home when Stormpoint fell.
At the same time as real war, a guild war started in Taeghas. Mysterious, unknown, guild emerged from the shadows to start a heavy assault on Taeghan Outfitters, disrupting almost all their operations.
Peaceful Seas of Nesirie started colonization of Baerghos Island, bringing refugees from all over the Western Coast.
Leader of Southern Forest Products and Wizard Katsurgii were murdered in Mieres. The Wizards seems to have been murdered by Chimaera or her agents.
Imperial Chamberlain Caliedhe Dosiere passed away.
Duke Heirl Diem toured Mieres.
Aisha bint Daouta who left Elinie after her abdication was returned by Duke Gaelin Elinie. It remains to be seen if he captured or rescued her.
Sir Trevan Vordhuine expanded his County by swearing Oath of Fealty to Lord Caliendre. He promised to give his lands over to Duchess Laura Moergan of her heir, Warren Moergan, if they ever make such demand. Sir Vordhuine now rules Sunken Lands, Spiritsend and Gulfport.
Province of Achiese became part of Osoerde after fall of Ghoere.
Lord Caliendre lead his troops to Brothendar to stop the monster infestation and retreated after two days without success. He mustered many units in Coeranys and Osoerde.
Second Swamp Mage swore Oath of Fealty to Lord Caliendre and was named the Court Wizard of Osoerde and Coeranys. A construction of tower for new Court Wizard began in Ruorven.
Life and Protection of Avanalae was declared state religion of Elinie by Duke Gaelin Elinie.
Grimm Graybeard failed to bring down the wards around Chimaeron.
Chimaera's Orogs and undead attacked the armies of Dark Queen just after she unleashed a rain of fire on them. Dark Queen suffered many losses, but the attackers were replled for now, with help of the White Witch.
The Brotherhood ship full of food for people of Caelcorwynn was sunk by fleet of Diemed.
Stormlord Tiamat Konrad declared official support for Lord Vaesil Caliendre and Sir Trevan Vordhuine.
Fall 557MR
The island of Caelcorwynn was warded and slipped away from Queen Liliene's Swordwraith bond. The Eastern Caelcorwynn is also rumored to no longer be owned by Chimaera.
Suris Enlien of Medoere issued a call for adventurers. Medoere needs a champion, a protector who will be awared a Sword of Ruornil.
Unknown figure took away the ownership of Southern Baerghos from the Seadrake. The isle was occupied by troops from dark ships that previously almost attacked Boeruine. The wards were raised and all travel to and from the isle is impossible.
Hyde Termonie, Duke of Brosengae and High Priest of Sarimie's Temple of Fortune, disappeared and Seravon Mierelen took leadership of the realm.
Before his disappearance, Hyde Termonie arrange a lottery with Brosen Royal Guild as award. The winner was named the Lucky One and renamed the guild to Fame of Sarimie.
Thane Thuriene Donalls opened the Island of Colonsay for colonists.
Mordred Khorien is still mising, and Taeghan Outfitters have managed to push back their mysterious attackers.
Guildmaster Shaene Raesa of Boeruine Trading Company was kidnapped.
Lord Vaesil Caliendre and Sir Trevan Vordhuine left to Chimaeron to meet with the Chimaera. Just after they passed through the wardings, they spread to engulf whole Coeranys.
New Council of Leaders took over law and trade in warded province of Mistil.
Lord Vaesil Caliendre met with Gaelin Elinie, High Hierophant Medhlorie Haensen and Grandmaster Algaron Niendes in Bevaldrour, Mhoried to seek peaceful solution to the problem of Elinie.
Orogs of Chimaeron expelled all Dwarves from that land, bringing the heads of those who refused to leave to the border of Baruk-Azhik.
A Forge of Steel was created in Baruk-Azhik. The land and the temples were united under Grimm Graybeard as leader.
The troops of Dark Queen prepared for anoter onslaught in Mhowe as White Queen dispelled Chimaera's wardings. However, instead of monster, they met Chimaera who nearly killed the White Queen. The Awnshegh retreated after that, and the troops charged into darkness meeting no opposition. Afterwards, Dark Queen invested Mhowe and declared Free State of the Gulf.
Tired from charging through empty space, army of Dark Queen stopped to rest. That's when Chimaera summoned the undead to attack them and defeated the White Queen again, possibly killing her this time. As the undead began to push the defenders back, a mysterious female warrior carved her way through them and wounded Chimaera. The Awnshegh fled and Dark Queen's fighters remewed their efforts, destroying the undead.
Grimm Graybeard declared war on Chimaera because he refuse to give him the land he purchased from King Visigodo.
Church of Storm's Height was declared the state religion of Sunken Lands and Gulfport.
Construction of the Great Teather is complete in Haes, capital of Tuornen.
Winter 557MR
Taeghan Outfitters repelled another attack from mysterious rival guild.
Shaene Raesa returned to Boeruine in very dark mood. He resumed his personal business, still as member of Boeruine Trading Company, but refused to return to the position of Guildmaster.
Archduke Aerin IX Boeruine attacked his brother Aeric lightly. Bacaele was raided and his holdings in Seasedge shut down. Celbrations were held in Seasedge and Tariene in honor of the sea beast that defeated the black fleet, probably belonging to the Lich, last season. Though the people enjoyed festivities, they were not overly impressed, still worried about possible civil war in Boeruine.
An invitation was issued from Southern Baerghos for all regents of Anuire to meet its new ruler, but noone responded. Just after that, the mysterious figure indentified itself as the Lich during it's single-handed attack on Seasedge, Boeruine. Several people were killed by the monster.
A cult of Belinik called Crusade to Restore Anuire sprang up in Souther Boeruine, preaching against Archduke II Boeruine. Open rebellion started in Bloodwash.
Cariele is obviously preparing for war. Fortifications are being built and mercenaries being hired.
The Gorgon has a new puppet guilder. His name is Karan Kalkazar.
Rumors say that Chimaera and Maesil Shippers are agents of the Gorgon.
Meibhaighl has gone wierd in Northern Marches. All Wizards there are having trouble shaping it to their will.
Tuarhievel surenderred some of its territory to Cruaiddruinn, Dhoesone surrendered totally and Thurazor is almost defeated. Fhilaraene returned to Tuarhievel and promised to aid the Ghaellie Sidhe.
The two churches of Aeric in the north have agreed to leave the Elven forests.
Dark Knight is not the only leader in Five Peaks, it seems. Recent interrogations of captured bandits reveal that some Dwarf is uniting bandit clans under his leadership.
Five Peaks suffered three separate invasions. First Cariele took Puniol is sweeping march. Soon after, a horde of Goblins with undead among them took control of Floodspeath. Armies of Cariele then moved south and conquered Sufhanie. Rulers of Tuornen and Alamie didn't protest yet. Goblins and undead in Floodspeath were joined by human forces of unknown origin and moved to conquer Torain. Afterwards, they moved to Sofhanie and met with the armies of Cariele. Armies of Cariele retreated to Puniol and joined the reinforcements. However, mysterious army continued their conquest as they took Thasbyrn. Soon after the military maneuvers, Eyeless One declared the four occupied province his realm, revealing himself as the one behind the mixed army.
Elven armies invaded Bloodbay and Crushing Hills, killing many goblins and then retreated to their realm.
Grandmaster Alaron Niendes is to be trialed in Elinie for murdering Matriarch Kallilah bint Daouta and Medhlorie Haensen. Elinie is now ruled by Duke Galien Elinie, and new High Hierophant of Life and Protection of Avanalae is the woman known as Miara.
Some Knights of Haelyn's Aegis were slaughtered by the goblins in Markazor. Noone knows how the got there.
New Guilder of the Gorgon, Karan Kalkazar, declared that the Gorgon is on the move and that Elinie will be the first to suffer. No neighbours of Elinie have offered their aid.
Guardian Vaesil Caliendre of Coeranys allowed Life and Protection of Avanalae to train two units of Knight of Avanalae, a new type of military unit in Cerilia. Guardian is also raising his own armies to protect Coeranys.
Baron Gavin Tael of Ghoere gathered evidence of criminal activities of Maesil Shippers and in quick action started expelling the guild from his lands. Guildmaster Moerele Lannaman is currently in Mhoried.
Life and Protection of Avanalae started the search for Ilmana Daouta, last descendant of Daouta family. Daoutas have completely disappeared from Elinie. All their manors are totally abandoned.
A construction of one of the greatest palaces in Anuire began in Ansien. People are outraged that Duke Elinie is spending the gold on luxuries instead on defense against the Gorgon. The Duke held a speech in order to pacify the people, but they were only enraged even more, and the Duke had to stop his tour or suffer rebellion
A letter was discovered in Duorlin, Coeranys, which reveals Duke Galien Elinie as Chimaera's ally. If the letter is to be believed, Chimaera bespelled Grandmaster Niendes and compelled him to commit the murders he is accused of. It also says that Chimaera requests that Duke Elinie delivers to her the Three Brother Mages and some other regents which were not named.
Matriarch Alia bint Daouta and High Hierophant Medhlorie Haensen were killed during a meeting with Grandmaster Algaron Niendes, most probably and most surprisingly by the paladin himself. New High Hierophant of the Life and Protection of Avanalae is a priestess, until now Hierophant, known as Miara.
Lord Caliendre and Sir Vordhuine returned from Chimaeron, but there are no news of the resutls of their negotiations.
Duke Gaelin Elinie gave over all his lands to Matriarch Alia bint Daouta, in exchange for being named her successor. The Matriarch was killed very soon and Duke Gaelin Elinie now rules whole realm.
Just before the murder, Grandmaster Algaron Niendes met with Grimm Greybeard to discuss fate of Lord Caliendre and Sir Vordhuine. Upon his return, he named Chase Hammerfall, one of the Dwarven Thanes, his heir. The Forge of Steel was broken and Ruarch Rockhammer is again the High Priest of Moradin's Forge.
Church of Storm's Height expanded into Coeranys.
Chimaere cast some kind of spell on the children of Ranien, but there is no apparent effect yet.
A charred corpse was discovered in Duornil, Coeranys. Rumors say that it was one of the Three Brothers Mages.
Wizard Caine started construction of Mage School near his tower, Falcon's Roost, in Endier. After this, Caine was spotted in Tuornen and Brosengae.
A spy was caught and escaped the guards in Rose Palace of Talinie. No official news are available, but rumors say that it might be and Elven spy, or maybe the Lich himself.