The Imperial Herald & Public Gazette of the Forum

Perjury and Blood: Rome (Эльф ушастый) Renounces Pledges to Carthage (Базослав) in Sardinia

An infamous stroke of deceit has delivered Sardinia to Rome (Эльф ушастый), which turned upon the allied detachments of Carthage (Базослав) while ostensibly offering mutual aid. The routed survivors withdrew in bitter disarray, vowing unyielding vengeance. The senate of Rome assembled in festive white togas, pouring lavish libations of wine to celebrate the conquest. 'Make room on the wall of fame,' laughed a mason of Rome, 'I have a new name to chisel.'

Supreme Mastery in Sight: Rome (Эльф ушастый) Closes on 18 Cities

Merely 1 stronghold separate Rome (Эльф ушастый) from ending the age of divided crowns, having raised its tally to an overwhelming 17 cities. In the Senate, triumph wreaths are prepared in secret while the commanders review the marching columns. Trumpets and bronze cymbals echoed through the streets of Rome as magistrates declared a festival of thanksgiving. 'A masterstroke of siegecraft that will be studied in the academies for generations,' observed a Greek engineer.

Unbroken Line: Persia (Xenonic) Weathers Storm of Carthage (Базослав) at Sinai

Customs officers at the harbor chain, questioning every captain, have learned that the eagle of Persia (Xenonic) still crowns the ramparts of Sinai after the bloody repulse of a major combined offensive by Carthage (Базослав). The attacking formations fell back in confusion, their momentum entirely broken. 'Boundaries drawn by the spear are as transient as footprints upon coastal sand,' observed a wandering chronicler. Consternation gripped the assembly in Carthage, where magistrates met behind guarded bronze gates in fearful silence.

Shields and Spears: Rome (Эльф ушастый) Recruits 2 Additional Cohorts

A major expansion of military power has been unveiled by Rome (Эльф ушастый), bringing 2 fresh units into the line of battle. The impressive muster has bolstered public confidence while giving pause to neighboring rulers. Children in Rome ran beside the returning cavalry, flinging myrtle sprigs beneath the hooves. Wise men agree that the matter will be settled by the next war, as the last one was.

The Bitter Feud of Carthage (Базослав) and Persia (Xenonic)

Signal fires relayed along the mountain ridges confirm that the conflict between Carthage (Базослав) and Persia (Xenonic) has persisted across 3 campaign seasons, draining treasuries and leaving frontier fields fallow. Neither sovereign will stoop to sue for peace while an army remains in the field. The poets, as is their habit, will compose odes for whoever pays the better fee. 'Words and treaties are merely the garments with which force clothes its naked ambition,' remarked a neutral diplomat.

The Bitter Struggle: Carthage (Базослав) and Rome (Эльф ушастый) Fight on with Undiminished Fury

For 2 consecutive years, the soil has drunk the blood of Carthage (Базослав) and Rome (Эльф ушастый) in an unrelenting contest that knows neither truce nor mercy. Generations of warriors have worn out their shields while statesmen trade identical grievances. The agora buzzed with animated debates as philosophers and travelers dissected the strategic shift. 'Whichever flag flies, the harbor dues are collected at dawn,' observed a customs clerk.

The treasury of Carthage (Базослав) strains under mounting adversity, receding by 1 stronghold to settle at 9. Silver arrives from the new holdings of Rome (Эльф ушастый): 1 more centre in the books, 17 centres altogether.

Rumors persist that Persia has promised to support the maritime claims of Carthage in exchange for regular shipments of grain.

Clear skies and fair breezes bless the sea-lanes, enabling swift passage for grain transports across the Mediterranean.

THE PUBLIC BATHS of the lower quarter announce their grand reopening after pipe repairs. Pure mountain water, heated caldarium, fragrant oils.