The Grand Roll of Chivalry & Council Proclamation

Glory of the High Kingdom: France (unagimaki) Binds to Fealty Normandy from England (Foxirus [SuperLis])

Sovereignty over Normandy passed by fire and iron to France (unagimaki), severing an ancestral tie held by England (Foxirus [SuperLis]) for generations. Mailed horsemen quickly consolidated the surrounding valleys. Trumpets sounded from the gatehouses of France as couriers rode through with news of the great triumph. Innkeepers along the highway reported that both retreating and pursuing armies showed equal neglect in paying their tavern scores.

Rout on the Border: France (unagimaki) Overcomes Burgundy (Базослав) in Dijon

The defensive host of Burgundy (Базослав) in Dijon could not withstand the furious advance of France (unagimaki), breaking formation under heavy crossbow fire. The foray originated from Dauphine, where men-at-arms had gathered since midsummer. Castellans at Cantons opened their gates to receive the defeated warriors. The bells of Burgundy tolled mournfully as citizens gathered in prayer, fearful of what the morrow might bring. The lineage genealogists labor through the night to discover ancestral claims as intricate as they are thoroughly fabricated.

The Keep Stands: England (Foxirus [SuperLis]) Beats Off Supported Attack of Burgundy (Базослав) in Calais

In a magnificent display of defensive resolution, the garrison of England (Foxirus [SuperLis]) has successfully held Calais against a heavily supported offensive by Burgundy (Базослав). Despite facing superior numbers, the defenders stood firm upon the parapets and shattered the assault. The sovereign court of England erupted into celebration, with barons and knights pledging joyful toasts. 'The granaries are filled and the baggage train is secure; this feat was won in the wains as much as in the saddle,' observed a camp quartermaster.

Uncontested Claim: England (Foxirus [SuperLis]) Annexeth Brittany

The peaceful independence of Brittany hath come to a quiet close as lances of England (Foxirus [SuperLis]) rode across the ford without meeting armed resistance. Local burgesses proffered customary gifts of bread and wine while royal bailiffs took count of the granaries. Monks in the monastic scriptoriums of England dipped their quills in gold ink to record the glorious deed. 'Such deeds of chivalry will be chanted at tournaments for forty years,' vowed a traveling troubadour.

Lordship Proclaimed: Burgundy (Базослав) Rideth into Cantons

Recognizing the futility of remaining unarmed between clashing empires, the elders of Cantons welcomed the vanguard of Burgundy (Базослав). Feudal livery was distributed to the town watch before evening. Abbots in quiet valley monasteries gave thanks that their abbey stood far from the disputed marches. 'The foe broke like dry reeds before our horsemen,' recounted a knight of Burgundy, wiping his blade.

Clash of Lances: Burgundy (Базослав) and England (Foxirus [SuperLis]) Locked in Standoff at Strait of Dover

A mutual check was administered at Strait of Dover, where hosts of Burgundy (Базослав) and England (Foxirus [SuperLis]) met in equal strength and recoiled to their starting positions. Local peasants peered from their woods to confirm that the border stood intact. 'No fortress is so strong that an ass laden with gold cannot enter,' quoted a foreign scholar from the classics. Caravans arriving from distant realms altered their journeys, preferring roundabout roads to the warring provinces.

Burgundy (Базослав) flourishes across the realm, widening its sway by 1 stronghold to command 5 strongholds in all. A season of plenty for France (unagimaki), which raiseth its tally to 5 fortified towns (+1).

An intercepted parchment suggesteth that lords of England and captains of Burgundy took supper together in a neutral forest hunting lodge in 1425. It is rumored among castle grooms that France hath stabled a dozen fine destriers presented by the envoys of Burgundy.

Crisp Martinmas air settleth upon the kingdom in 1425, turning the marshes silver under a hunter's moon.

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