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ARGOSSEA
The economic situation in the town of Asgalun which first came to the fore in the spring, spends most of the summer in a state of simmering. Workers on the docks and in the warehouses grouse more and more, and, after a month or so, there is talk of organizing amongst the various working groups, in order to throw their weight around for leverage, to take back some control over the situation.
The mysterious person or group who is believed to have consolidated much of the economic interests of the port town have still not been identified. Many are disappointed that Baron Niktoson has not been able to keep his promise.
With problems in the main port, the merchant costers in the rest of the country begin to explore land routes south through Ceomyr, and perhaps even over to Thoradur or Mittendien.
The weather is generally mild all season, and the sages believe this will lead to cooler than usual seasons in the fall and winter.
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CAEDMON
Prince Bjorn, now 25 years old, graduates from the Academy, a week long festival is organized, before he leaves to command a regiment in the Lorlynian orchish struggle.
A major vein of adamantine ore is discovered in Egan, immigration there is booming as the town expands to accommodate it. Clan Grady is poised to gain much more influence from this new addition to their already powerful mining operations. Marquis Gunther, head of Clan Halden, is saying this resource should be controlled by the crown and be used for the benefit of the entire kingdom. The matter is now before the council, and tensions are rising between the two most powerful mining Clans. King Dolan has yet to comment or intervene in the situation.
News on the northern patrol is grim, remains of the patrol have been found and evidence shows that they were ambushed by a sizable force of giants and giant-kin. Upon further investigation it seems a massive gathering of giants and giant-kin have begun excavation on a northern peak of the Stonewall. The Northern Army has been activated and preparations are being made for the possible defence of the northern front.
News from the far south, indicate that Ulruz is in a state of civil war. With permission from both General Antonius, leader of the Loyalists, and the Prince, leader of the Dissidents, a full compliment of observers is sent to study the conflict from both sides.
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CEOMYR
After the departure from Gwullrya of the great army, the city struggles with guild wars and crime sprees. House Ceodrylla takes advantage of the chaos to gain control over a majority of the city. Swythun of Ceodrylla declares himself Baron of Gwullrya and establishes city-wide patrols. The popular support for the peace and safety that follow override the concerns of the other local houses, who soon fall in line.
Duke Fythen's army in Ren suffers even further casualties as all out war with the Dinosaurs of Thunder Island begins in earnest at Ren.
Ceomyr
On the mainland, The Emperor returns emissaries from Agrossea with gifts and a promise of peaceful, and hopefully, mutually beneficial relations.
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CRYNDON
Nothing much has happened in Cryndon this summer. Construction on their new port town has almost been completed. A few adventurers hired to help clear the area found a smuggler's cove which was deserted. There are also rumors that the smugglers were bringing in creatures, and a dragon managed to escape into the mountains. The creature has not been seen if this is true. A council meeting is convened to decide what course of action to take concerning the uprising in Ulruz. and the legitimacy of Antonius' claim is confirmed. The Dwarves declare that they will sell no goods to, or allow gods for the rebel faction, to be transported through their kingdom. Anyone caught breaking this law will never be allowed to use the mountain passes again.
Up north, the ending spot for the Homeroad is converted into a heavily-fortified base from which to launch forays against the giants.
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KINRISAR
With the capital city of Ulruz firmly under Antonius' control, the Kinrisar navy departs. A small contingent of Kinrisar Infantry are left to bolster the legions loyal to Antonius. The fleet returns to the eastern waters of Kinrisar and strike against the known pirate bases and towns. A swift campaign by the Naval squadrons is carried out. Raids on the towns and citadels of the pirate captains are brought to quick resolution with the force of the Infantry to boost the power of the Navy. The pirate forces are greatly weakened by this campaign.
In the west, things are not so good. Crolon continues to be plagued by irregular forces attacking outlying farmsteads and villages. Livestock are disappearing or found killed. A delegation is sent to Pari Ka'ansa to request additional Infantry forces to be deployed in the west. The construction of the hill forts in the western Bitroot Mountains slows.
Tibo has been free of attacks by the dragon. The Sea Elves begin to increase the frequency of their ships calling on Kinrisari ports to fill in the trade gap left by the departed Kinrisar fleet. Local merchants and traders continue to quietly grouse about the loss of "their" revenues to the "foreign" Sea Elves.
Rumors of a new and powerful cult begin to surface on the streets of Prea Abo.
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LORLYNIA
Word begins to spread of a newly sung elven city that is deep in the woods. It is whispered that great magics can be learned there. Its whereabouts remains a secret the entire summer.
The war for Idenynia continues to be a stalemate. The orcs seem to be waiting something. Prince Telendor welcomes Prince Bjorn to Lorlynia and assigns him a command in Idenynia. Strange rumors of undead circulate around this besieged city, adding to the tension.
Merchents dealing with the elves also talk of quiet robes figures walking the planks of elven ships that some say can control the weather.
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MITTENDEIN
The rich spring was a great boon to planting crops, but the summer turns hotter and dryer than expected. While farmers pray for enough rain to save their crops, some of the great forests are ablaze with wildfire. Even if druids say the fires are a natural part of the forests' life cycle, that does not allay the fears of the townsfolk whose homes are in danger.
There are tales of sightings of a great dragon or other water-beast on the lake, but none from reliable sources, and there don't seem to be any signs of such a creature eating any of the nearby livestock. The stories are put down to the ramblings of drunks and laughed away.
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PALUDOSUS
As the heat of summer lies in a heavy blanket across the kingdom the frenetic activities of the past seasons ebb into the background, losses of merchant caravans drop and the Serevan Plains tribes cease their raiding.
The calm was just a lull as towards the end of summer shocking events reverberated in the councils of the mighty and the hovels of the poor. An assassination attempt was made on the life of the Prince of Princes, assailants attacked at night in large numbers and running battles raged for most of the night inside the imperial palace as supernatural creatures were encountered and defeated. By dawn much of the palace showed signs of fire and magical damage, visible even beyond the massive security cordon thrown up, and many of the palace's guards and employees are rumoured to have been killed. One very notable casualty was the High Priest of Naeron in Ssthenras who's body was found under rubble.
The Prince of Princes has appeared on a number of occasions but the identity and motives of those behind these events remain matters of speculation. It is certain however that the wrath of the religious and temporal authorities has been raised and the coming months may give rise troubled times.
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RHAAVIN
Little of consequence seems to happen in Rhaavin this summer, most of the anxieties and fears of past seasons seeming to have ebbed away, though always there are whispers. While the disappearances have become rarer they still occur causing some of the more paranoid members of Rhaavins communities to wonder if the calm is not simply something to lure the populace into a false sense of security.
Whispers of a more positive sort are those of a coming contest of sorts, apparently a proud and skilled captain of Rhaavin’s fleet, one known to be very competent in hunting pirates has sought to challenge mercenaries and sailors both of the navy and foreign to a contest to see who could gain the most bounties or greater bounties in one season. The contest hasn't been officially announced yet however it is well known on the streets of the port cities. To the winners naturally go the sum of the bounties plus a bonus reward direct from the bounties of the pirates caught by the loser. There are also whispers of one gaining rank amongst the navy provided their merits are deemed worthy.
SURYANASTA
The king has continued to build roads, infrastructure, and other civic projects. Scouts to the east, while exploring some mountains, have encountered a powerful red dragon! Meanwhile, the new town of Eben Tarnek has been established, with a population of some 8,600 people that have newly immigrated from neighboring lands to the north and east. Eben Tarnek has been established in the shadow of nine large hills, the largest rising some 6800 ft. In these hills are strange monoliths of a dark black stone, standing thirty feet high. These strange monoliths have been found throughout the region of the nine hills, and explorers are still digging and working in the area. Several prominent wizards have arrived from the capital, and are beginning to study the strange black monoliths.
Along the southern coast, a group of islands have been discovered. These enchanted islands feature huge, towering cliffs, and rich green forests. The islands remain enshrouded in mystery. The Suryan Naval Command is hiring mercenaries to explore these mysterious, enchanted islands.
To the south east, a great tomb complex has been discovered by a group of adventurers. Most of the 20-man adventuring company were killed while exploring the dangerous ruins, though six members have survived, and have gained great wealth from their journeys. The company--called the "Company of the Black Wolf", named after a member's animal companion, are seeking new recruits to return to the strange ruins.
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THORADUR
Strange ogre-like creatures burrow through the surface of several hill dwarf towns in apparent coordination. They are quickly put down or flee after severing a few heads. Attempts to follow the creatures are futile.
The king orders a group delvers to investigate.
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ULRUZ
The renegade prince, the disenfranchised son of the Emperor, attacks and takes Hiuraer, the large crossroads city north of Doluhre, effectively cutting off the capitol from much of its supply and economic sources. This is a huge economic and political success, one which General Antonius, now the adopted son of the Emperor and heir-apparent, cannot ignore. The renegade prince immediately then sets about implementing miles of trenches and barricades around Hiuraer, which he declares his Capitol in Exile.
Unknown to General Antonius, however, the prince has also made an alliance with the Centaur tribes, and a strong rebel force backed by the Centaurs deploys secretly in the mountains east and north-east of Hiuraer.
From other nations, Caedmon sends observers to both sides in the conflict for its Academy of War, with permission.
The economic situation in the town of Asgalun which first came to the fore in the spring, spends most of the summer in a state of simmering. Workers on the docks and in the warehouses grouse more and more, and, after a month or so, there is talk of organizing amongst the various working groups, in order to throw their weight around for leverage, to take back some control over the situation.
The mysterious person or group who is believed to have consolidated much of the economic interests of the port town have still not been identified. Many are disappointed that Baron Niktoson has not been able to keep his promise.
With problems in the main port, the merchant costers in the rest of the country begin to explore land routes south through Ceomyr, and perhaps even over to Thoradur or Mittendien.
The weather is generally mild all season, and the sages believe this will lead to cooler than usual seasons in the fall and winter.
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CAEDMON
Prince Bjorn, now 25 years old, graduates from the Academy, a week long festival is organized, before he leaves to command a regiment in the Lorlynian orchish struggle.
A major vein of adamantine ore is discovered in Egan, immigration there is booming as the town expands to accommodate it. Clan Grady is poised to gain much more influence from this new addition to their already powerful mining operations. Marquis Gunther, head of Clan Halden, is saying this resource should be controlled by the crown and be used for the benefit of the entire kingdom. The matter is now before the council, and tensions are rising between the two most powerful mining Clans. King Dolan has yet to comment or intervene in the situation.
News on the northern patrol is grim, remains of the patrol have been found and evidence shows that they were ambushed by a sizable force of giants and giant-kin. Upon further investigation it seems a massive gathering of giants and giant-kin have begun excavation on a northern peak of the Stonewall. The Northern Army has been activated and preparations are being made for the possible defence of the northern front.
News from the far south, indicate that Ulruz is in a state of civil war. With permission from both General Antonius, leader of the Loyalists, and the Prince, leader of the Dissidents, a full compliment of observers is sent to study the conflict from both sides.
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CEOMYR
After the departure from Gwullrya of the great army, the city struggles with guild wars and crime sprees. House Ceodrylla takes advantage of the chaos to gain control over a majority of the city. Swythun of Ceodrylla declares himself Baron of Gwullrya and establishes city-wide patrols. The popular support for the peace and safety that follow override the concerns of the other local houses, who soon fall in line.
Duke Fythen's army in Ren suffers even further casualties as all out war with the Dinosaurs of Thunder Island begins in earnest at Ren.
Ceomyr
On the mainland, The Emperor returns emissaries from Agrossea with gifts and a promise of peaceful, and hopefully, mutually beneficial relations.
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CRYNDON
Nothing much has happened in Cryndon this summer. Construction on their new port town has almost been completed. A few adventurers hired to help clear the area found a smuggler's cove which was deserted. There are also rumors that the smugglers were bringing in creatures, and a dragon managed to escape into the mountains. The creature has not been seen if this is true. A council meeting is convened to decide what course of action to take concerning the uprising in Ulruz. and the legitimacy of Antonius' claim is confirmed. The Dwarves declare that they will sell no goods to, or allow gods for the rebel faction, to be transported through their kingdom. Anyone caught breaking this law will never be allowed to use the mountain passes again.
Up north, the ending spot for the Homeroad is converted into a heavily-fortified base from which to launch forays against the giants.
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KINRISAR
With the capital city of Ulruz firmly under Antonius' control, the Kinrisar navy departs. A small contingent of Kinrisar Infantry are left to bolster the legions loyal to Antonius. The fleet returns to the eastern waters of Kinrisar and strike against the known pirate bases and towns. A swift campaign by the Naval squadrons is carried out. Raids on the towns and citadels of the pirate captains are brought to quick resolution with the force of the Infantry to boost the power of the Navy. The pirate forces are greatly weakened by this campaign.
In the west, things are not so good. Crolon continues to be plagued by irregular forces attacking outlying farmsteads and villages. Livestock are disappearing or found killed. A delegation is sent to Pari Ka'ansa to request additional Infantry forces to be deployed in the west. The construction of the hill forts in the western Bitroot Mountains slows.
Tibo has been free of attacks by the dragon. The Sea Elves begin to increase the frequency of their ships calling on Kinrisari ports to fill in the trade gap left by the departed Kinrisar fleet. Local merchants and traders continue to quietly grouse about the loss of "their" revenues to the "foreign" Sea Elves.
Rumors of a new and powerful cult begin to surface on the streets of Prea Abo.
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LORLYNIA
Word begins to spread of a newly sung elven city that is deep in the woods. It is whispered that great magics can be learned there. Its whereabouts remains a secret the entire summer.
The war for Idenynia continues to be a stalemate. The orcs seem to be waiting something. Prince Telendor welcomes Prince Bjorn to Lorlynia and assigns him a command in Idenynia. Strange rumors of undead circulate around this besieged city, adding to the tension.
Merchents dealing with the elves also talk of quiet robes figures walking the planks of elven ships that some say can control the weather.
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MITTENDEIN
The rich spring was a great boon to planting crops, but the summer turns hotter and dryer than expected. While farmers pray for enough rain to save their crops, some of the great forests are ablaze with wildfire. Even if druids say the fires are a natural part of the forests' life cycle, that does not allay the fears of the townsfolk whose homes are in danger.
There are tales of sightings of a great dragon or other water-beast on the lake, but none from reliable sources, and there don't seem to be any signs of such a creature eating any of the nearby livestock. The stories are put down to the ramblings of drunks and laughed away.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
PALUDOSUS
As the heat of summer lies in a heavy blanket across the kingdom the frenetic activities of the past seasons ebb into the background, losses of merchant caravans drop and the Serevan Plains tribes cease their raiding.
The calm was just a lull as towards the end of summer shocking events reverberated in the councils of the mighty and the hovels of the poor. An assassination attempt was made on the life of the Prince of Princes, assailants attacked at night in large numbers and running battles raged for most of the night inside the imperial palace as supernatural creatures were encountered and defeated. By dawn much of the palace showed signs of fire and magical damage, visible even beyond the massive security cordon thrown up, and many of the palace's guards and employees are rumoured to have been killed. One very notable casualty was the High Priest of Naeron in Ssthenras who's body was found under rubble.
The Prince of Princes has appeared on a number of occasions but the identity and motives of those behind these events remain matters of speculation. It is certain however that the wrath of the religious and temporal authorities has been raised and the coming months may give rise troubled times.
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RHAAVIN
Little of consequence seems to happen in Rhaavin this summer, most of the anxieties and fears of past seasons seeming to have ebbed away, though always there are whispers. While the disappearances have become rarer they still occur causing some of the more paranoid members of Rhaavins communities to wonder if the calm is not simply something to lure the populace into a false sense of security.
Whispers of a more positive sort are those of a coming contest of sorts, apparently a proud and skilled captain of Rhaavin’s fleet, one known to be very competent in hunting pirates has sought to challenge mercenaries and sailors both of the navy and foreign to a contest to see who could gain the most bounties or greater bounties in one season. The contest hasn't been officially announced yet however it is well known on the streets of the port cities. To the winners naturally go the sum of the bounties plus a bonus reward direct from the bounties of the pirates caught by the loser. There are also whispers of one gaining rank amongst the navy provided their merits are deemed worthy.
SURYANASTA
The king has continued to build roads, infrastructure, and other civic projects. Scouts to the east, while exploring some mountains, have encountered a powerful red dragon! Meanwhile, the new town of Eben Tarnek has been established, with a population of some 8,600 people that have newly immigrated from neighboring lands to the north and east. Eben Tarnek has been established in the shadow of nine large hills, the largest rising some 6800 ft. In these hills are strange monoliths of a dark black stone, standing thirty feet high. These strange monoliths have been found throughout the region of the nine hills, and explorers are still digging and working in the area. Several prominent wizards have arrived from the capital, and are beginning to study the strange black monoliths.
Along the southern coast, a group of islands have been discovered. These enchanted islands feature huge, towering cliffs, and rich green forests. The islands remain enshrouded in mystery. The Suryan Naval Command is hiring mercenaries to explore these mysterious, enchanted islands.
To the south east, a great tomb complex has been discovered by a group of adventurers. Most of the 20-man adventuring company were killed while exploring the dangerous ruins, though six members have survived, and have gained great wealth from their journeys. The company--called the "Company of the Black Wolf", named after a member's animal companion, are seeking new recruits to return to the strange ruins.
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THORADUR
Strange ogre-like creatures burrow through the surface of several hill dwarf towns in apparent coordination. They are quickly put down or flee after severing a few heads. Attempts to follow the creatures are futile.
The king orders a group delvers to investigate.
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ULRUZ
The renegade prince, the disenfranchised son of the Emperor, attacks and takes Hiuraer, the large crossroads city north of Doluhre, effectively cutting off the capitol from much of its supply and economic sources. This is a huge economic and political success, one which General Antonius, now the adopted son of the Emperor and heir-apparent, cannot ignore. The renegade prince immediately then sets about implementing miles of trenches and barricades around Hiuraer, which he declares his Capitol in Exile.
Unknown to General Antonius, however, the prince has also made an alliance with the Centaur tribes, and a strong rebel force backed by the Centaurs deploys secretly in the mountains east and north-east of Hiuraer.
From other nations, Caedmon sends observers to both sides in the conflict for its Academy of War, with permission.
