The High Kingdom Annals & Christendom Courier

Treacherous Assault: England (goldplasma) Turns Weapons on Burgundy (Jaxson301) in Strait of Dover

Merchants arriving from the Michaelmas fair relate that the court of England (goldplasma) has executed an infamous betrayal against Burgundy (Jaxson301) in Strait of Dover, turning former allies into sworn blood-enemies. Outraged counselors demand that the oath-breakers be placed under papal interdict. Bailiffs noted with dry humor that while high titles were won, the stray pigs in the bailey remained unclaimed. Dismay seized the squires of Burgundy as shattered lances and bloodied banners were borne through the postern.

The Final Castles: Burgundy (Jaxson301) Needs Only 3 Strongholds

Pilgrims returning from holy shrines report that Burgundy (Jaxson301) stands upon the very precipice of supreme mastery, counting 6 fiefs against a victory threshold of 9 fiefs. Unless a desperate coalition forms overnight, universal fealty will soon be proclaimed. 'A stout heart beneath plain mail is worth a dozen gilded cowards,' grinned a veteran sergeant. The tavern-keeper took down one coat of arms and hung another, remarking that nails are cheaper than taking sides.

Stubborn Defense: France (Mitch Cackers) Holds Dauphine Against Burgundy (Jaxson301)

The bastion of Dauphine proved an impassable barrier for Burgundy (Jaxson301), whose supported advance was checked by the unwavering archery and lances of France (Mitch Cackers). Celebrations erupted in the bailey as the hostile columns withdrew. Monks in the monastic scriptoriums of France dipped their quills in gold ink to record the glorious deed. Village maidens observed that a retreating knight rideth every bit as swiftly as an advancing one, and looks far less proud.

Clash and Standoff: Stalemate of Arms in Calais

A tense encounter occurred outside Calais, where columns of England (goldplasma) and France (Mitch Cackers) locked shields for an hour before disengaging in a mutual bounce. Both marshals elected to preserve their lances rather than gamble upon a bloody melee. Foreign ambassadors met in neutral taprooms, whispering behind fur collars as couriers passed by. The local cooper remarked that new lords always bring grand proclamations, but their men still drink the same sour small beer.

Blood Upon the Marches: Burgundy (Jaxson301) and England (goldplasma) in Protracted Strife

Crossbowmen returning from the picket lines confirm that the strife between Burgundy (Jaxson301) and England (goldplasma) hath completed 3 full years of bloodshed, with both sides stubbornly committed to mutual ruin. Scribes have inscribed 3 years of this unyielding struggle. The court jester observed that kingdoms are traded for glory, but a hot bowl of pottage still fetcheth the greater gratitude. Neutral dukes summoned their chancellors to examine old rolls of lineage and boundary claims.

United Shields: Burgundy (Jaxson301) and France (Mitch Cackers) Coordinate Feudal Campaigns

The alliance between Burgundy (Jaxson301) and France (Mitch Cackers) was sealed in the field by 1 coordinated action during the campaigning season. Barons of both houses rode together under twin gonfalons, giving a lesson in chivalric fidelity. Monastic annalists recorded the events in quiet seclusion, wondering what tribulations heaven would send next. 'All earthly dominions are but borrowing; we hold them only until the grave,' preached an itinerant canon.

Burgundy (Jaxson301) keepeth its sworn manors secure, holding firm to 6 provinces.

It is whispered at the sheep-fair that France hath offered to mortgage a rich coastal manor to Burgundy to settle private dice debts.

Driving rainstorm and sudden flash floods sweep the valleys in 1427, carrying away timber footbridges.

STURDY LEATHER GAUNTLETS & GREAVES: Wax-boiled hide, proof against brambles, mud, and protracted castle watches. Discounts for guild wardens.