The Grand Roll of Chivalry & Council Proclamation

All Standards Dip: Burgundy (Неотор) Claims Undisputed Hegemony

Scribes attached to the baggage train note in their rolls that the final oaths of homage have been administered, sealing the supreme dominion of Burgundy (Неотор) over Christendom. The lance gives way to the scepter of the sovereign ruler. Monks in the cellarer's office noted that the cost of altar wax hath risen faster than any prince's border. Knights in the tiltyards of Burgundy raised their drinking-horns high, hailing the triumph of their liege.

Burgundy (Неотор) Poised for Supreme Mastery of the Realm

Only 0 strongholds stand between Burgundy (Неотор) and undisputed hegemony over the realm. Its armies are positioned at key choke points, preparing for the decisive push. Across the ancestral seat of Burgundy, the populace gathered in market squares singing hymns of thanksgiving. 'In the annals of men, yesterday's conquest is ever tomorrow's lament,' noted an abbey librarian.

The Ascendant Crown: Burgundy (Неотор) Grows by 4 Territories

A whirlwind offensive enabled Burgundy (Неотор) to augment its domain by 4 strongholds. The unexpected success has altered the diplomatic balance across the entire continent. Trumpets sounded from the gatehouses of Burgundy as couriers rode through with news of the great triumph. 'Fortune smileth upon the host of Burgundy, yet the conquered soil will demand constant vigilance,' murmured a retired knight.

The Shrinking Realm: England (Luis Rodriguez) Loses 3 Strongholds

A disastrous sequence of reverses hath cost England (Luis Rodriguez) no fewer than 3 strongholds in the course of a single campaigning season. Dismayed counselors held emergency vigils through the night as couriers brought word of collapsing borders. The chancery of England fell into dark confusion, unable to stem the relentless unraveling of their dominion. 'The treasury of England is bled white, and courage alone cannot purchase oats or iron,' sighed a merchant moneylender.

The Shield Extends: Burgundy (Неотор) Absorbs Neutral Scotland

Letters delivered under ribbon and green wax announce that Burgundy (Неотор) has extended its protective mantle over Scotland, enrolling the district into its royal rent-books. The inhabitants accepted the change of allegiance without demur. Village maidens observed that a retreating knight rideth every bit as swiftly as an advancing one, and looks far less proud. Foreign guilds of wool-merchants held closed meetings to reconsider transport routes across the continent.

The Traitor's Blade: Burgundy (Неотор) Falls Upon France (rost) in Dauphine

A dark stain hath fallen upon the chivalric honor of Burgundy (Неотор), which turned upon France (rost) at Dauphine despite long-standing vows of amity. The struggle raged across Cantons in an unbroken chain of skirmishes. The unsuspecting garrison of France was butchered before they could reach their shields. Lords of France held anxious colloquy behind locked doors, unable to agree upon a defense. Whether the townsfolk will welcome their new master with holy water or boiling pitch remains to be seen.

The Poisoned Feast: Burgundy (Неотор) Betrays England (Luis Rodriguez) at London

In a brazen act of perfidy, warriors of Burgundy (Неотор) fell upon the exposed rear of England (Luis Rodriguez) at London. The betrayal hath shattered whatever remnants of chivalric trust remained between contending houses. 'The lines upon our sheepskin charts must be scraped clean yet again,' sighed a court cartographer. Alarm swept through the citadel of England, where counselors gathered before midnight in anxious disarray.

Dynasty on the Brink: England (Luis Rodriguez) Preserves Only Devon

Of all the proud castles once held by England (Luis Rodriguez), none remains in its allegiance save Devon. The local granaries are closely guarded, and every inhabitant capable of lifting a billhook has been summoned to the bailey. 'When the outer curtain falleth, the inner bailey cannot long endure the siege,' warned a master mason. The council chamber of England stood half-empty, several powerful barons having already ridden home to guard their own manors.

The chancery of Burgundy (Неотор) recordeth 4 fresh holdings on the rolls, totaling 9 holdings. England (Luis Rodriguez) loseth 3 strongholds to the foe, retaining a reduced domain of 1 stronghold.

Fishermen along the boundary river report that boatmen of France and England have ceased hauling nets and begun ferrying gold. Ladies of the court whisper of an impending betrothal between an impoverished nephew of France and the maiden heiress of England.

A sweltering drought parches the southern plains in 1427; knights sweat beneath their hauberks and monks pray for rain.

WANTED: Sound destriers and pack-mules for the king's baggage train. Must not shiver at the bray of trumpets or the fluttering of war-banners.