The Grand Roll of Chivalry & Council Proclamation

The Poisoned Feast: Germany (Perlidze) Betrays Rus (Kowalski) at Thrace

Chivalric circles have been shaken to the core by events in Thrace, where Germany (Perlidze) trampled sworn pacts to launch a treacherous assault upon Rus (Kowalski). The victims were utterly unready for the blow, having expected fraternal support rather than lowered lances. The court jester observed that kingdoms are traded for glory, but a hot bowl of pottage still fetcheth the greater gratitude. The treasury wardens of Rus buried coin beneath flagstones, trusting neither friend nor foe.

Cradle of Egypt (чемпион.) Captured: Standards of Indian Kingdoms (Foxirus [SuperLis]) Raised at Barca

Grievous humiliation hath befallen Egypt (чемпион.), whose ancient lineage over Barca was shattered by the advancing lances of Indian Kingdoms (Foxirus [SuperLis]). Banners of the invader now flutter atop the keep amidst stony silence from the townsfolk. 'The foe broke like dry reeds before our horsemen,' recounted a knight of Indian Kingdoms, wiping his blade. Bailiffs of Egypt rode out to gather the herds, fearing that enemy raiders would sweep the valley bare.

Preponderance of Arms: Germany (Perlidze) Dominates the Continent

With 24 strongholds enrolled under its banner, Germany (Perlidze) stands as the premier power of the age, 31 keeps away from total dominion. Its chanceries are crowded with foreign petitioners seeking favor. Tavern-keepers across Germany broached their finest mead and refused coin from passing men-at-arms. Village maidens observed that a retreating knight rideth every bit as swiftly as an advancing one, and looks far less proud.

Reversal of Fortune for Byzantines (Эльф ушастый): 2 Strongholds Lost

The fortunes of Byzantines (Эльф ушастый) have taken a perilous turn for the worse after enemy offensives severed 2 strongholds from the crown. Retainers fought bravely in rearguard actions, but the loss of vital tithes cannot be disguised. 'We built upon the promises of princes, which are as brittle as autumn ice,' groaned a dispossessed baron. A sombre silence descended upon the halls of Byzantines, where councillors faced the bitter reckoning of defeat.

Contraction of Domain: Egypt (чемпион.) Loses 2 Castles

A disastrous sequence of reverses hath cost Egypt (чемпион.) no fewer than 2 strongholds in the course of a single campaigning season. Dismayed counselors held emergency vigils through the night as couriers brought word of collapsing borders. The chancery rolls of Egypt grew shorter by the week as lordships were struck from the rent-registers. 'The stars were contrary and our messengers arrived an hour too late,' muttered a weary marshal of Egypt.

Ramparts Unbroken: Wagadu (Xenonic) Resists Combined Attack by Egypt (чемпион.) upon Niore

A resolute defense by Wagadu (Xenonic) in Niore has frustrated the ambitious plans of Egypt (чемпион.), whose supported assault broke against stubborn resistance. The field before the gatehouse remains littered with broken mantlets and shields. Priests in Egypt offered solemn intercessions at the altars, praying that wrathful skies might spare the realm. 'The saints themselves rode with our vanguard this day,' declared a chaplain in the camp of Wagadu.

The Bitter Vendetta of Egypt (чемпион.) and Wagadu (Xenonic)

Warfare between Egypt (чемпион.) and Wagadu (Xenonic) hath spanned 7 straight years without a single lasting truce to interrupt the bloodshed. Both treasuries are drained of silver, yet chivalric pride forbiddeth any concession. A bailiff riding in haste from the river crossing testifieth that fresh feudal levies are already being summoned to the standards. Scribes in the scriptorium sigh weary prayers as parchment must once more be scraped clean to redraw the borders.

The Blood Never Dries: Byzantines (Эльф ушастый) and Indian Kingdoms (Foxirus [SuperLis]) in Endless Strife

Pilgrims returning from holy shrines report that the strife between Byzantines (Эльф ушастый) and Indian Kingdoms (Foxirus [SuperLis]) hath completed 4 full years of bloodshed, with both sides stubbornly committed to mutual ruin. The feud hath now raged for 4 years without pause. The local cooper remarked that new lords always bring grand proclamations, but their men still drink the same sour small beer. Court astrologers in distant realms cast charts of the celestial spheres, seeking portents in the conjunction of Mars.

A grim reckoning for the treasury of Byzantines (Эльф ушастый), losing 2 fiefs to stand at merely 8 strongholds. Hard seasons beset Egypt (чемпион.), whose realm shrinketh by 2 walled towns to a tally of 3 towns. The fortunes of Germany (Perlidze) wax bountifully, expanding its dominion to 24 strongholds (+1). Indian Kingdoms (Foxirus [SuperLis]) swelleth its territorial rolls by 1 fortified keep to count 20 keeps in all. Rus (Kowalski) flourishes across the realm, widening its sway by 1 stronghold to command 21 strongholds in all. Royal charters of Wagadu (Xenonic) confirm the acquisition of 1 domain, mounting to 13 domains.

Tidings spread that Srivijaya hath pledged relic-crosses to uphold the maritime claims of Wagadu in return for river toll concessions. Pilgrims report that hooded couriers have been riding by moonlight between the keeps of Byzantines and Rus throughout 909.

A sweltering drought parches the southern plains in 909; knights sweat beneath their hauberks and monks pray for rain.

WANDERING BEAR-TAMER: Master Wulfric will exhibit his dancing brown bear in the market square after Saturday compline. Mind your purses.