Chronica Antiqua & The Mediterranean Inquirer

Generations of Hate: Greece (Эльф ушастый) and Persia (Kowalski) Continue Their Relentless War

Warfare between Greece (Эльф ушастый) and Persia (Kowalski) has spanned 10 straight years without a single treaty or festival truce to interrupt the slaughter. Both treasuries are strained to the breaking point, yet pride forbids any concession. Pigeons loosed from the lighthouse at Pharos carry word that fresh levies are already being marshaled. The sellers of laurel wreaths report an excellent season, and have not yet decided for whom they are rooting.

Cunning Campaign: Persia (Kowalski) Secures 2 New Cities

Urgent dispatches borne by naval dispatch-galleys report that Persia (Kowalski) has concluded the campaign season with a remarkable gain of 2 additional strongholds. Foreign observers concede that the realm has decisively seized the initiative. 'Armies march, but the olive harvest comes round regardless,' said an old farmer, not looking up from his pruning. A scribe in the chancery was heard to remark that the gods have been very consistent in their silence.

Sharp Reversal: Greece (Эльф ушастый) Forfeits 2 Strongholds

Letters sealed with lead and carried by relay riders affirm that Greece (Эльф ушастый) has endured a punishing campaign season, forfeiting 2 fortified cities to coordinated enemy assaults. The high command has recalled all distant detachments to shore up the vulnerable home heartland. 'The pay was late again, and soldiers do not fight for promises,' said a paymaster, closing his empty chest. 'Whoever commands the citadel, the caravans must still pay the crossing toll,' muttered a pragmatic ferryman.

Shield Wall Holds: Carthage (MonsterSerg) Thwarts Combined Attack by Rome (Luis Rodriguez) on Berber Sea

A freedman of the archive, copying the day's reports, notes that Carthage (MonsterSerg) has held the fortress of Berber Sea against all expectations, breaking a reinforced assault hurled by Rome (Luis Rodriguez). The magnificent stand has electrified the citizens and sent shockwaves through the enemy camp. The senate of Carthage assembled in festive white togas, pouring lavish libations of wine to celebrate the conquest. 'A masterstroke of siegecraft that will be studied in the academies for generations,' observed a Greek engineer.

The Anvil of Mars: Persia (Kowalski) Expands Its Ranks

Enriched with provincial tribute, Persia (Kowalski) has placed 2 new fighting commands into active service. This formidable reinforcement sends a clear message of resolve to rival courts. Citizens across Persia thronged the sacred way, singing hymns of triumph to the gods of war. The poets, as is their habit, will compose odes for whoever pays the better fee.

Military Contraction: Greece (Эльф ушастый) Disbands Its Forces

A decree from the high assembly has stripped Greece (Эльф ушастый) of 1 veteran formation, ending their term of service ahead of schedule. Weeping camp followers looked on as armor was stacked into supply wagons. In the amphitheatre of Greece the games were cancelled and the crowds went home in silence. 'Hubris has once again invited the wrath of Nemesis upon Greece,' cautioned a visiting philosopher.

4 Years of War: Carthage (MonsterSerg) and Rome (Luis Rodriguez) Still at Daggers Drawn

For 4 consecutive years, the soil has drunk the blood of Carthage (MonsterSerg) and Rome (Luis Rodriguez) in an unrelenting contest that knows neither truce nor mercy. Generations of warriors have worn out their shields while statesmen trade identical grievances. At Delphi the priestess was asked the same question by both camps and gave both the same riddle. 'In my grandfather's day the border ran elsewhere, and in my grandson's it will run elsewhere again,' reflected a surveyor.

Tax-gatherers of Greece (Эльф ушастый) return with lighter bags, for 2 provinces have been lost; 2 remain. The dominion of Persia (Kowalski) prospers under favorable stars, growing by 2 cities to an impressive 11.

Whispers in the port taverns claim an emissary from Rome was seen slipping from the residence of an envoy of Persia disguised as a grain merchant.

Dense river mist shrouds the border passes this 11; sentries warm themselves over braziers and curse the damp chill.

REWARD OFFERED: A runaway horned goat with a notched ear strayed from the temple pastures. Deliver to the chief sacrificial priest.