The Abbey Chronicle & Feudal Intelligencer

Dagger in the Dark: England (Azimut Azimutovic) Betrayed by France (Kowalski) in Orleanais

The tragedy of Orleanais will long be remembered in the annals of dishonor: France (Kowalski) fell upon the exposed flank of England (Azimut Azimutovic) with cold calculating fury. While court scribes labor to invent legalistic justifications, the stain of broken vows cannot be washed away. 'Let him who boasteth of triumph take heed lest his own keep be beleaguered on the morrow,' cautioned a border castellan. In the royal seat of England, a heavy gloom fell over the court as grim tidings arrived from the front.

The Keep Stands: England (Azimut Azimutovic) Beats Off Supported Attack of France (Kowalski) in Guyenne

Columns of France (Kowalski) fell back in disarray from Guyenne after their supported storming attempt was bloodily rebuffed by the forces of England (Azimut Azimutovic). The defenders repair their palisades in high spirits. The bells of France tolled mournfully as citizens gathered in prayer, fearful of what the morrow might bring. 'God hath granted favor to the bold today,' proclaimed a bishop at the high altar.

Neutrality Relinquished: England (Azimut Azimutovic) Occupieth Scotland

Without a bow bent or a lance shattered, the heralds of England (Azimut Azimutovic) rode into Scotland to proclaim the sovereign's suzerainty. Local magistrates delivered the town keys upon a velvet cushion. In the great hall of England, bells pealed from every abbey and cathedral tower in jubilation. 'We have carved our rights into the very turf,' said a proud banneret of England.

Feat of Mobilization: England (Azimut Azimutovic) Brings Fresh Battalions to the Field

A great expansion of feudal strength hath been unveiled by England (Azimut Azimutovic), bringing 1 fresh unit into the line of battle. The impressive muster hath heartened the populace while giving serious pause to neighboring strategists. Crowds thronged the drawbridge of England, cheering the dust-stained riders who bore the news. It is whispered among the commons that while lords dispute great titles, the only sure profit fell to the armorers and grave-diggers.

Feudal Levy in Burgundy (MonsterSerg): New Hosts Mustered

Blacksmiths and bowyers across Burgundy (MonsterSerg) 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. 'The courage of the knights of Burgundy hath broken the enemy's shield-wall,' remarked an admiring chronicler. Couriers riding hard with lathered horses confirm that baggage wains are already creaking toward the frontier.

The Long Vendetta: Burgundy (MonsterSerg) and England (Azimut Azimutovic) Continue Their Relentless War

For 3 bitter years, the feud between Burgundy (MonsterSerg) and England (Azimut Azimutovic) hath consumed the young men of both houses without respite or resolution. Blood was also spilled at Calais and Strait of Dover, where neither side yielded ground. Neither court will bend its pride to sue for an accord. Caravans arriving from distant realms altered their journeys, preferring roundabout roads to the warring provinces. 'All earthly dominions are but borrowing; we hold them only until the grave,' preached an itinerant canon.

Ancient Hatreds: England (Azimut Azimutovic) and France (Kowalski) Trade Blows Across the Marches

Hostilities between England (Azimut Azimutovic) and France (Kowalski) have now ground on for 3 unbroken years, stripping the border manors of grain and livestock. It is now 3 years since heralds of the two courts last met in peace. Wandering friars carried the news from tavern to roadside shrine, finding eager listeners at every door. 'A winter campaign consumeth more boots than honor,' muttered a cobbler at the crossroads.

Final Refuge: France (Kowalski) Holds Only Orleanais

A solemn mood pervades Orleanais, where the entire royal court and remnants of France (Kowalski) have taken refuge. Reduced to this lone stronghold, the crown's counselors debate whether to sue for vassalage or perish behind the portcullis. Friars through France preached of repentance, declaring that worldly arrogance had brought divine chastisement. A village curé remarked that the prayers for peace were answered promptly by the arrival of two hundred hungry crossbowmen.

A season of plenty for Burgundy (MonsterSerg), which raiseth its tally to 8 fortified towns (+1). Royal charters of England (Azimut Azimutovic) confirm the acquisition of 1 domain, mounting to 8 domains. France (Kowalski) loseth 1 stronghold to the foe, retaining a reduced domain of 1 stronghold.

Minstrels singing in wayside taverns claim that lords of England and captains of France agreed upon a secret truce over dice. Whispers in the cloister claim an envoy from England was seen stealing away from the court of France attired as a mendicant friar in 1427.

A warm and golden Indian summer blesseth the vineyards, tempting lords to prolong their campaigning until Martinmas.

WANTED: Four stout yeomen acquainted with bills and jacks for garrison watch on the river tower. Board and wool doublet provided.