The Imperial Herald & Public Gazette of the Forum

Vengeance Unquenched: The Ceaseless War Between Egypt (Orkinon) and Persia (Xenonic)

For 3 consecutive years, the soil has drunk the blood of Egypt (Orkinon) and Persia (Xenonic) in an unrelenting contest that knows neither truce nor mercy. Generations of warriors have worn out their shields while statesmen trade identical grievances. Messengers of distant kings hurried through the foreign quarter with sealed tablets, saying nothing. 'The historians will make it sound far tidier than it was,' predicted a scribe, sharpening a reed.

Dominion on the March: Rome (Эльф ушастый) Expands to 12 Provinces

At the close of another arduous campaign year, Rome (Эльф ушастый) stands foremost among all contending nations with 12 cities under its command. While 6 strongholds still divide the court from the 18 strongholds required for victory, its preeminence is undeniable. Festive bonfires illuminated the acropolis of Rome late into the night as heralds proclaimed the triumph. 'Our grain stores and armories are prepared to hold what the frontline has taken,' declared a chief quartermaster.

Grand Feat of Arms: Carthage (Базослав) Reclaims Contested Walls of Leptis

For the 2 occasions in living memory, the fortress of Leptis bows to a new master as Carthage (Базослав) turns out the garrison of Egypt (Orkinon). Local merchants simply turned over their ledgers to register another set of requisition orders. 'Peace and war are the two hands of one body,' quoted a rhetoric teacher to his bored pupils. The treasurers of Egypt began burying their silver in cellars, trusting nobody with the keys.

Dramatic Advance: Rome (Эльф ушастый) Expands by 2 Strongholds

Slaves bearing letters between the great houses whisper that the realm of Rome (Эльф ушастый) has registered an astonishing gain of 2 strongholds during the year's hostilities. Such rapid growth has altered calculations in every neighboring palace. 'The treasury will be heavy this winter,' predicted a tax farmer, rubbing his hands. The poets, as is their habit, will compose odes for whoever pays the better fee.

A Season of Defeat: Greece (MonsterSerg) Yields 2 Cities

A season of bitter retreat has cost Greece (MonsterSerg) no less than 2 strongholds, shattering illusions of imperial invulnerability. Neighboring rulers take measure of the wounded realm, plotting fresh incursions for the spring. 'A tablet costs two obols, a war costs a province; I know which I would rather buy,' remarked a stationer. Wise men agree that the matter will be settled by the next war, as the last one was.

Grand Muster: Rome (Эльф ушастый) Raises New Legions

The armed legions of Rome (Эльф ушастый) swell this season with the addition of 3 fresh detachments, fully equipped from state armories. Camp prefects have already distributed rations and standard poles to the newly formed units. Philosophers in the agora note that glory is eternal, but replacing lost baggage mules and broken oars proves ruinously expensive. 'Ask me again when the snow has melted and the roads are open,' advised a courier changing horses.

Endless Blood-Strife: Greece (MonsterSerg) and Rome (Эльф ушастый) Refuse to Yield

The mutual antipathy of Greece (MonsterSerg) and Rome (Эльф ушастый) has continued for 2 full years of active warfare, marked by ceaseless sieges and skirmishes. Chroniclers struggle to recall the original quarrel that provoked this ruinous clash of empires. 'The mule does not care who owns the cart,' offered a muleteer, flicking his whip. Bankers of Corinth lent to both sides at the same rate and slept soundly.

Sworn Comrades: Carthage (Базослав) and Rome (Эльф ушастый) Seal a Mighty League

Ranks of bronze shields moved in perfect harmony as Carthage (Базослав) and Rome (Эльф ушастый) mounted 1 coordinated strike to secure their shared interests. The alliance stands as a pillar of stability amidst an ocean of shifting loyalties. Scholars in the great library copied the dispatch twice, once for the record and once for the argument that would follow. 'Words and treaties are merely the garments with which force clothes its naked ambition,' remarked a neutral diplomat.

Carthage (Базослав) counts its gains: 1 city more in the census, 7 centres in all. The treasury of Greece (MonsterSerg) strains under mounting adversity, receding by 2 strongholds to settle at 3. Grain and silver flow abundantly to Rome (Эльф ушастый), adding 2 provinces to stand at 12.

Talk among the harbor stalls claims that Greece offered to yield an entire coastal anchorage to Egypt to settle private silver debts. Some say that the sacred geese of Persia honked in warning exactly when the delegation from Greece arrived.

A shower of falling stones is reported near the frontier in 3; temple priests interpret it as a harbinger of bloody strife.

MOSAICS laid to order: dolphins, gladiators or your own family crest. Free sketch for senators.