The Great Realm Chronicle & Monastic Annals

No Truce on the Frontier: Byzantines (Xenonic) and Tang China (Эльф ушастый) in Protracted Strife

For 4 bitter years, the feud between Byzantines (Xenonic) and Tang China (Эльф ушастый) hath consumed the young men of both houses without respite or resolution. Retainers of both lords encountered one another at Aquileia, Dalmatia and Moravia with equal fury. Neither court will bend its pride to sue for an accord. Pilgrims at wayside hostels debated the rights and wrongs of the war until the tallow candles sputtered out. 'No fortress is so strong that an ass laden with gold cannot enter,' quoted a foreign scholar from the classics.

Foremost in Arms: Byzantines (Xenonic) Leads with 33 Strongholds

At the close of another arduous campaigning season, Byzantines (Xenonic) standeth foremost among all contending realms with 33 strongholds under its allegiance. While 22 keeps still divide the crown from the 55 keeps required for absolute mastery, its preeminence is undisputed. Banners fluttered proudly from the battlements of Byzantines as heralds proclaimed the glorious tidings. 'The granaries are filled and the baggage train is secure; this feat was won in the wains as much as in the saddle,' observed a camp quartermaster.

Warriors Sworn: Tang China (Эльф ушастый) Mustering Fresh Units

The muster-rolls of Tang China (Эльф ушастый) have grown by 5 military detachments, outfitting both cross-bowmen and mounted men-at-arms. Officers boast that the host hath never appeared more formidable. The armories of Tang China were decked with garlanded branches as townspeople gathered in praise. 'We have carved our rights into the very turf,' said a proud banneret of Tang China.

Jenne-Jeno Yieldeth to Umayyad Cordoba (интима не будет): The Ravaged Prize Falleth Again

Exhausted levies of Indian Kingdoms were dislodged from Jenne-Jeno by a fierce assault launched by Umayyad Cordoba (интима не будет), recording 2 overturnings of homage since hostilities commenced. Chroniclers query whether the ruined masonry is worth the butcher's bill required to hold it. Crossbowmen returning from the picket lines confirm that fresh palisades are already being raised. Foreign ambassadors met in neutral taprooms, whispering behind fur collars as couriers passed by.

New Standards Raised: Byzantines (Xenonic) Strengthens Its Ranks

A great expansion of feudal strength hath been unveiled by Byzantines (Xenonic), bringing 4 fresh units into the line of battle. The impressive muster hath heartened the populace while giving serious pause to neighboring strategists. Children ran through the streets of Byzantines scattering rose-petals before the returning outriders. The local cooper remarked that new lords always bring grand proclamations, but their men still drink the same sour small beer.

Royal Harvest: Byzantines (Xenonic) Expands Domain by 3 Holdings

Chancery clerks copying the day's missives report that the military prowess of Byzantines (Xenonic) has secured 3 fresh territories for the crown. Celebrations in the capital lasted well into the night. 'A masterstroke of arms hath redrawn the feudal map of the realm,' declared a veteran castellan. In every manor of Byzantines, hearths blazed bright as vassals gathered to celebrate the renown of their lord.

The Unyielding Enmity of Byzantines (Xenonic) and Umayyad Cordoba (интима не будет)

There is no softening in the enmity that piteth Byzantines (Xenonic) and Umayyad Cordoba (интима не будет) against one another, sustained now through 4 unbroken years of raid and counter-siege. Bishops who attempted mediation have retired in pious despair. Neutral castellans along the frontier ordered timber brought in and moats dredged, preparing for any turn of events. The court jester observed that kingdoms are traded for glory, but a hot bowl of pottage still fetcheth the greater gratitude.

Rivals Reconciled: Joint Maneuvers for Saffarids (бургундий) and Tang China (Эльф ушастый)

Yesterday's blood-feud hath transformed into today's alliance as Saffarids (бургундий) and Tang China (Эльф ушастый) combined their arms to support one another in the field. Retainers on both sides greeted the pact with wary relief. Monastic annalists recorded the events in quiet seclusion, wondering what tribulations heaven would send next. 'The balance of the realm is like a weathercock upon a steeple, swinging with every puff of wind,' noted an old armorer.

The Last Redoubt: Indian Kingdoms Clings to Kanem

The once-sprawling dominion of Indian Kingdoms has dwindled to a solitary foothold, with Kanem standing as the realm's last remaining stronghold. Desperate retainers keep round-the-clock watch from the ramparts, knowing that the loss of this single bastion means total oblivion. Monks in the cloisters of Indian Kingdoms chanted the Seven Penitential Psalms for the salvation of their crumbling estate. 'The lances were splintered before the second charge was even sounded,' recounted a limping man-at-arms of Indian Kingdoms.

The chancery of Byzantines (Xenonic) recordeth 3 fresh holdings on the rolls, totaling 33 holdings. The feudal rolls of Indian Kingdoms are shortened by 1 fief, leaving merely 1 fief in allegiance. A season of plenty for Tang China (Эльф ушастый), which raiseth its tally to 27 fortified towns (+2).

Talk at the market cross hath it that Byzantines offered to forgive a mountain of wool debts if Indian Kingdoms would yield river tolls. Ladies of the court whisper of an impending betrothal between an impoverished nephew of Indian Kingdoms and the maiden heiress of Byzantines.

Torrents of autumn rain turn the king's highway into a quagmire of mud; ox-carts and supply wains sink to their hubs.

ILLUMINATED PSALTERS: Written in fine monastic minuscule, with gilded capitals and azure borders. Scriptorium of St. Jude.