The Royal Herald & Chancery Roll

The Traitor's Blade: France (Keeper) Falls Upon England (Perlidze) in Paris

Watermen bringing timber rafts down the river affirm that France (Keeper) hath severed its pact with England (Perlidze) in the most shameful fashion, attacking their positions in Paris. Even neutral observers express disgust at the cold-blooded treachery. 'In war, the princes gamble with kingdoms while the husbandman prayeth only for his harvest,' noted a village priest. Castellans across England ordered moats cleared and portcullises dropped in anticipation of an assault.

Dominion Beckons: England (Perlidze) Commands 7 Centers

Sentries upon the curtain wall report that England (Perlidze) commands 7 keeps across the realm, needing merely 2 keeps to attain the 9 keeps demanded for victory. The crown prepares to dictate homage to all Christendom. 'A masterstroke of arms hath redrawn the feudal map of the realm,' declared a veteran castellan. Knights in the tiltyards of England raised their drinking-horns high, hailing the triumph of their liege.

France (Keeper) Stands Fast at Orleanais: England (Perlidze) Beaten Back

In a magnificent display of defensive resolution, the garrison of France (Keeper) has successfully held Orleanais against a heavily supported offensive by England (Perlidze). Despite facing superior numbers, the defenders stood firm upon the parapets and shattered the assault. In every manor of France, hearths blazed bright as vassals gathered to celebrate the renown of their lord. 'When lances strike in unison, no oak gatehouse can long bar the way,' noted a scarred man-at-arms.

The Shield Holds: England (Perlidze) Thwarts Supported Strike by France (Keeper) at Normandy

Despite gathering formidable support for the enterprise, France (Keeper) failed to dislodge the defenders of England (Perlidze) from Normandy. The garrison held its ground through a day of bitter melee, maintaining sovereign control over the fortress. 'God hath granted favor to the bold today,' proclaimed a bishop at the high altar. The royal mint of England struck festive silver pennies stamped with the victorious crest.

Royal Expansion: England (Perlidze) Marshals Its Might

Blacksmiths and bowyers across England (Perlidze) have worked without pause, outfitting 1 fresh contingent for immediate deployment. Knights boast that the realm hath never assembled a host more resplendent in armor and heraldry. 'Fortune smileth upon the host of England, yet the conquered soil will demand constant vigilance,' murmured a retired knight. Outriders scouting the forested hills affirm that baggage wains are already creaking toward the frontier.

Feat of Mobilization: Burgundy (Дмитрий37) Brings Fresh Battalions to the Field

A significant muster has added 1 battle unit to the royal guard of Burgundy (Дмитрий37). The display of martial strength hath reassured burghers and alarmed rival capitals. Foreign chanceries were thrown into turmoil, convening emergency councils before the evening vespers. 'The saints themselves rode with our vanguard this day,' declared a chaplain in the camp of Burgundy.

Perfidious Blow: England (Perlidze) Turneth Upon France (Keeper) in Calais

The tragedy of Calais will be recounted with sorrow for generations: England (Perlidze) abused its trusted position to overwhelm the forces of France (Keeper). Fleeing survivors call upon heaven to avenge their betrayal. In the crowded streets of France, townsfolk gathered in hushed knots, whispering that the marches had broken. 'The courage of the knights of England hath broken the enemy's shield-wall,' remarked an admiring chronicler.

Ancient Hatreds: Burgundy (Дмитрий37) and France (Keeper) Trade Blows Across the Marches

There is no softening in the enmity that piteth Burgundy (Дмитрий37) and France (Keeper) against one another, sustained now through 3 unbroken years of raid and counter-siege. Bishops who attempted mediation have retired in pious despair. Foreign guilds of wool-merchants held closed meetings to reconsider transport routes across the continent. Local serfs note that whether the tax-gatherer wears foreign or native colors, the levy of barley remains unaltered.

Granaries and cellars fill across the holdings of Burgundy (Дмитрий37), which gaineth 1 province and standeth at 6 strongholds. Rents and revenues fall steeply in France (Keeper), forfeiting 1 province to settle at 4 strongholds.

It is muttered in the cloisters that an abbess related to England was seen praying alongside a noble prioress of France. It is whispered at the sheep-fair that Burgundy hath offered to mortgage a rich coastal manor to England to settle private dice debts.

Summer heat cracketh the clay of the road in 1427; men-at-arms loosen their gorgets and pray for a breeze.

FOUND: One gilded hunting horn with silver inlay near the western woodland. Owner may claim it upon reimbursing the crier's fee.