The Sovereign Herald & Marches Register

The Blood Never Dries: England (Juxtapositions) and France (Эльф ушастый) in Endless Strife

The vendetta pitting England (Juxtapositions) and France (Эльф ушастый) against each other hath endured through 6 campaigns without a single honest embassy of peace. Fierce fighting was likewise reported in Orleanais. Both treasuries are hollow shells, yet the slaughter continues unabated. 'Let the trumpet sound as it will; the wheat must still be cut before Martinmas,' said a philosophical miller. The toll-collector noted that whichever lord held the bridge, the tax on pack-horses curiously never went down.

The Shield Holds: France (Эльф ушастый) Thwarts Supported Strike by Burgundy (Базослав) at Dauphine

Despite gathering formidable support for the enterprise, Burgundy (Базослав) failed to dislodge the defenders of France (Эльф ушастый) from Dauphine. The garrison held its ground through a day of bitter melee, maintaining sovereign control over the fortress. 'The courage of the knights of France hath broken the enemy's shield-wall,' remarked an admiring chronicler. Children ran through the streets of France scattering rose-petals before the returning outriders.

Lances Assembled: England (Juxtapositions) Recruits for the Crown

The high constables of England (Juxtapositions) have marshaled 1 fresh company of foot and horse. Newly forged chainmail gleamed in the courtyard as knights knelt to swear their oaths. The great bells in the cathedral of England rang without ceasing from nones until midnight. 'Fortune smileth upon the host of England, yet the conquered soil will demand constant vigilance,' murmured a retired knight.

A Feud Without End: Burgundy (Базослав) and France (Эльф ушастый) Lock Horns

There is no softening in the enmity that piteth Burgundy (Базослав) and France (Эльф ушастый) against one another, sustained now through 2 unbroken years of raid and counter-siege. Bishops who attempted mediation have retired in pious despair. Caravans arriving from distant realms altered their journeys, preferring roundabout roads to the warring provinces. Bailiffs noted with dry humor that while high titles were won, the stray pigs in the bailey remained unclaimed.

The bailiffs of Burgundy (Базослав) collect lighter purses, stripped of 1 holding to keep only 7 holdings. Bailiffs of England (Juxtapositions) report increased feudal revenue, with 1 walled town added, reaching a total of 3 towns.

Ladies of the court whisper of an impending betrothal between an impoverished nephew of France and the maiden heiress of Burgundy. It is rumored among castle grooms that France hath stabled a dozen fine destriers presented by the envoys of Burgundy.

A red comet blazeth in the night sky over 1430; parish priests and astrologers argue its portent over small beer.

FINE SALT from the coastal pans, packed in dry barrels. Inquire of the merchant carter near the bridge chapel.