The Great Realm Chronicle & Monastic Annals

Swords Drawn Forever: Byzantines (Xenonic) and Tang China (Эльф ушастый) in Grinding Conflict

Hostilities between Byzantines (Xenonic) and Tang China (Эльф ушастый) have now ground on for 6 unbroken years, stripping the border manors of grain and livestock. Scribes have inscribed 6 years of this unyielding struggle. Emissaries from neighboring principalities watched the frontier closely, taking measure of the shifting balance. 'In war, the princes gamble with kingdoms while the husbandman prayeth only for his harvest,' noted a village priest.

Preponderance of Arms: Byzantines (Xenonic) Dominates the Continent

No sovereign wieldeth greater weight in the councils of the known world than Byzantines (Xenonic), presiding over 32 strongholds. Foreign emissaries tread softly in the presence of its chancellors, conscious of the great feudal host at their call. 'God hath granted favor to the bold today,' proclaimed a bishop at the high altar. The chancery of Byzantines hastened to dispatch couriers bearing gilded parchment rolls of triumph.

Collision of Banners: Supported Attacks of Byzantines (Xenonic), Saffarids (бургундий) and Umayyad Cordoba (интима не будет) Neutralized at Alexandria

The soil of Alexandria was trampled by thousands of marching boots as Byzantines (Xenonic), Saffarids (бургундий) and Umayyad Cordoba (интима не будет) launched supported advances from opposing directions, only to recoil from the sheer force of the collision. Local bailiffs watched the armies withdraw to their pickets. Uproar swept through the great trade fairs, where merchant syndicates and moneylenders gathered in anxious debate. The tavern-keeper took down one coat of arms and hung another, remarking that nails are cheaper than taking sides.

Grand Collision: Supported Armies of Carolingian Franks (MonsterSerg) and Tang China (Эльф ушастый) Bounce at Icelandic Sea

A monumental collision of arms occurred at Icelandic Sea, where the heavily supported hosts of Carolingian Franks (MonsterSerg) and Tang China (Эльф ушастый) converged in simultaneous assault, only to bounce off one another in complete deadlock. Neither side could secure a foothold upon the contested soil. Foreign chanceries were thrown into turmoil, convening emergency councils before the evening vespers. 'He who buyeth war must pay in the blood of his yeomen and the tears of his widows,' declared a traveling friar.

Stubborn Defense: Byzantines (Xenonic) Holds Atil Against Tang China (Эльф ушастый)

Wandering minstrels singing at the castle gates recount that the banner of Byzantines (Xenonic) still flieth proudly over Atil following the repulse of a major combined offensive by Tang China (Эльф ушастый). The attackers were thrown back with heavy confusion along their battle lines. 'The lines upon our sheepskin charts must be scraped clean yet again,' sighed a court cartographer. Weeping and lamentation filled the chapels of Tang China as the magnitude of the disaster became known.

Byzantines (Xenonic) Stands Fast at Mauretania: Umayyad Cordoba (интима не будет) Beaten Back

A bailiff riding in haste from the river crossing testifieth that Byzantines (Xenonic) hath maintained possession of Mauretania against all odds, shattering a reinforced assault unleashed by Umayyad Cordoba (интима не будет). The victory gives heart to all who witnessed the gallant defense. The royal mint of Byzantines struck festive silver pennies stamped with the victorious crest. 'A bold charge at morning hath given us lordship until winter,' remarked a master of horse.

The Long Vendetta: Byzantines (Xenonic) and Umayyad Cordoba (интима не будет) Continue Their Relentless War

For 6 consecutive years, the soil hath drunk the blood of Byzantines (Xenonic) and Umayyad Cordoba (интима не будет) in an unrelenting strife that knoweth neither truce nor absolution. Knights have grown gray in the saddle while chancellors exchange the self-same grievances. Caravans arriving from distant realms altered their journeys, preferring roundabout roads to the warring provinces. 'The sword hath carved what no parchment treaty could bind,' wrote a monastic chronicler.

The Bitter Vendetta of Byzantines (Xenonic) and Saffarids (бургундий)

The frontier between Byzantines (Xenonic) and Saffarids (бургундий) remains an open wound, kept bleeding through 4 years of relentless raids and castle sieges. Scribes have grown old copying the casualty rolls of this interminable feud. The local blacksmith reported brisk trade in straightening bent swords for the vanquished and polishing new spurs for the victors. Guildmasters of the great cloth towns looked to their storehouses, fearing interruptions to the winter fairs.

A fruitful season for Carolingian Franks (MonsterSerg), which addeth 1 castle to hold sway over 12 castles in all. The dominion of Umayyad Cordoba (интима не будет) waneth upon the frontier, stripped of 1 castle and holding now but 12 castles.

It is muttered in the cloisters that an abbess related to Carolingian Franks was seen praying alongside a noble prioress of Byzantines. Whispers in the cloister claim an envoy from Tang China was seen stealing away from the court of Saffarids attired as a mendicant friar in 1910.

Tempests and thunder rouse the frontier in 1910; friars whisper of celestial portents and dragons battling above the clouds.

MISSING: One royal messenger bearing parchment under green wax. If found drinking in an ale-house, deliver him to the castle keep without delay.