The vanguard of France (Keeper) in Dijon collapsed after a savage assault launched by the knights of Burgundy (Дмитрий37). The survivors were thrown back in confusion across the heath. The chancery of Burgundy hastened to dispatch couriers bearing gilded parchment rolls of triumph. 'Courage and discipline have settled the matter where endless embassy failed,' noted a chancellor of Burgundy.
A magnificent campaigning season hath propelled France (Keeper) into renown, expanding its holdings by 2 strongholds across the realm. Marshals report that every objective was attained with exemplary valor. Lords and commoners alike celebrated throughout France, filling the streets with torchlight and festive cheer. 'The enemy relied on high masonry, but stone is naught without resolute blood behind it,' observed a siege engineer.
Chancery clerks copying the day's missives report that a massive deadlock hath occurred at Flanders, where supported attacks by Burgundy (Дмитрий37) and England (Perlidze) resulted in a mutual bounce. Both courts had claimed victory in advance, leaving heralds to explain the bloodless stalemate. Scribes in the scriptorium sigh weary prayers as parchment must once more be scraped clean to redraw the borders. 'The boundary stone is easy to move, but hard to keep standing,' remarked a frontier surveyor.
Heralds bearing wax-sealed parchments proclaim that England (Perlidze) hath consolidated its presence in Brittany, bringing the fertile valleys firmly under the royal banner. Monks record the peaceful submission in their parish annals. 'When great lords fall out, it is the hedge and the cottage that burn,' murmured an aged woodsman. Neutral castellans along the frontier ordered timber brought in and moats dredged, preparing for any turn of events.
The unclaimed fortress of Cantons opened its gates to the advancing host of France (Keeper), exchanging uncertain neutrality for imperial protection. Quartermasters immediately set to work repairing the moat. 'Such deeds of chivalry will be chanted at tournaments for forty years,' vowed a traveling troubadour. Village maidens observed that a retreating knight rideth every bit as swiftly as an advancing one, and looks far less proud.
Recognizing the futility of remaining unarmed between clashing empires, the elders of Castile welcomed the vanguard of France (Keeper). Feudal livery was distributed to the town watch before evening. At border river crossings, toll-collectors doubled their guard and inspected every cart with keen eyes. '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.
Mutual oaths sworn between England (Perlidze) and France (Keeper) bore rich fruit this season, as confirmed by 2 joint feats of arms carried out without friction. Neighboring courts regard this emerging league with deep misgiving. Scribes attached to the baggage train note in their rolls that secret parchments of further cooperation are being drafted in monastery scriptoriums. Townsfolk cheered the victory proclamation with great fervor, having prudently stitched banners of both colors beforehand.
The chancery of England (Perlidze) recordeth 1 fresh holding on the rolls, totaling 6 holdings. Homage and rent wax bright for France (Keeper): up by 2 manors to a proud measure of 6 strongholds.
Pilgrims report that hooded couriers have been riding by moonlight between the keeps of France and England throughout 1425. Fishermen along the boundary river report that boatmen of France and Burgundy have ceased hauling nets and begun ferrying gold.
Fierce autumn gales strip the orchards in 1425, howling down stone chimneys and rattling iron weathercocks.
FINE SALT from the coastal pans, packed in dry barrels. Inquire of the merchant carter near the bridge chapel.
| Power | Centres | ± |
|---|---|---|
| France (Keeper) | 6 | +2 |
| England (Perlidze) | 6 | +1 |
| Burgundy (Дмитрий37) | 4 | 0 |