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(     happened in the plains of Treselcin where 1 combatant was killed.     )
 )         Powerful magic was used in the battle. War engines were         (
(         decimating the battlefield. The attackers slaughtered all         )
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(         Many druids are rumoring about a clash between combatants         )
 )     happened in the plains of Feastan where 1 combatant was killed.     (
(          Powerful magic was used in the battle. War engines were          )
 )        decimating the battlefield. The attackers slaughtered all        (
(     defenders. This battle will be known as Battle near the mountains     )
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 )     Several pilgrims are rumoring about a fight between Brown Bread     (
(        (50) and a rebels happened in the plains of Feastan where 2        )
 )     combatants were killed. Powerful magic was used in the battle.      (
(        War engines were decimating the battlefield. The attackers         )
 )     slaughtered all defenders. This battle will be known as Battle      (
(                       near the mountains of Fe'on.                        )
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(     Numerous bards are worried about the skirmish between Brown Bread     )
 )    (50) and an opposition happened in the plains of Treselcin where     (
(        113 combatants were killed. Powerful magic was used in the         )
 )        battle. War engines were decimating the battlefield. The         (
(     attackers slaughtered all defenders. This battle will be known as     )
 )                Battle near the ocean of Atlantis Ocean.                 (
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 )     Some traders are worried about a clash between enemies happened     (
(      in the plains of Sada where 2 combatants were killed. Powerful       )
 )      magic was used in the battle. War engines were decimating the      (
(     battlefield. The attackers slaughtered all defenders. This battle     )
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 )     Dozen wanderers have heard about the village of Ny'od that lies     (
(          in the Miu'ia desert, where a faction decimated guards.          )
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(     Multiple refugees are talking about the town of Eyde that lies in     )
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(       lies in the Piadecdron caverns, where an opposition massacred       )
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 )      Many scouts are discussing about daredevils who attempted to       (
(     annihilated Ettins (425) roaming the chasms of Drelcio near ocean     )
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 )    Dozen druids are talking about daredevils who have destroyed Pack    (
(     of Rats (562) near ocean of The Undersea. Freeing the caverns of      )
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 )    Handful dockers are worried about hunters who have killed Pirates    (
(       (273) near jungles of Stenlut. Freeing the ocean of Atlantis        )
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(      (297) near jungles of Ceeflebel. Freeing the ocean of Atlantis       )
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 )          Handful druids are talking about adventurers who have          (
(     extinguished Dragon (705) near ocean of The Undersea. Freeing the     )
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 )      In the caverns of Pincung, near ocean of The Undersea, Demon       (
(         (440) who continue to cause horror to local inhabitants.          )
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(       In the chasms of Brime'ic, near ocean of The Undersea, Demon        )
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(            who continue to cause terror to local inhabitants.             )
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(      In the ocean of The Undersea, near Castle Building [8], Kraken       )
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(      horrified by the assassination near the mountains of Peha. The       )
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 )        Worrisome news were coming from the plains of Treselcin.         (
(       Commoners were shocked by the assassination near the ocean of       )
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(        were scared by the assassination near the ocean of Atlantis        )
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(      Citizens were stunned by the assassination near the forests of       )
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Quests

In the chasm of Akur lurks the Dragon (726). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the cavern of Dapetheff lurks the Storm Giant (700). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the herbs of Honchestid.
In the chasm of Vumyrt lurks the Ettins (1842). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the wood of Ea'i.
In the chasm of Akur roams the Ettins (439). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the underforest of Slati roams the Troll Pack (4857). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the cavern of Pincung roams the Pack of Rats (476). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
Build a Temple in Bidthrim for the glory of the Gods.
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the iron of Pincung.
In the underforest of Mestecwood roams the Dragon (478). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the underforest of Vickeli roams the Pack of Rats (11827). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
Build a Temple in Allswirnan for the glory of the Gods.
In the underforest of Hesscot lurks the Dragon (984). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the cavern of Blirnsproa roams the Pack of Rats (447). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the stone of Slegladdes.
In the underforest of Guerin lurks the Dragon (1071). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the underforest of Fresce roams the Goblin Horde (434). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the mushrooms of Sormstan.
Build a Temple in Atagel for the glory of the Gods.

Articles

Effective immediately, "Legacy of Disasters" has been officially acquired by General Disasters Inc., a venerable name in the industry. The decision for the buyout was based on a comprehensive assessment of "Legacy of Disasters," which revealed poor results and a pattern of wild risk-taking that necessitated this strategic move.

As a result of this acquisition, General Disasters Inc. will be implementing a series of changes to steer this flailing ship in a new direction. Old management was terminated succinctly and a new management will be recruited shortly. Onboarding will be done on board.

General Disasters Inc. assures all stakeholders that every effort will be made to mitigate disruptions during this transitional phase, and steps will be taken to ensure a swift return to operational efficiency.
Legacy of Disasters (106)
We build our civilisations, cities, towns to keep us safe and secure. To let us walk our streets in safety and to sleep snug at night. To keep out the wolves and all the other threats. But the one predator we can't keep out is other humans. :-(
Thornhaven (108)
The end is coming...
Turbulent Nomads (110)
The devil has arrived again.
MMF (113)
It appears to be turtles all the way. Perhaps a few philosophical fishermen might bring clarity to the matter.
Disencharmed (125)
Too late or not?
We shall see...
Night Watch (127)
Hello assassin, I seeeee youuuuu
Seanchan (132)
Down we go.......
Them (15)
A fleet came to us with a merger proposal.  We counted with an acquisition.  Though their dragon raised fiery rhetoric and their mages unleashed a literal tornado of words, our offer was undeniable.

The fleet and half their equipment has been distributed appropriately.  The dragon is now living quietly on a farm in the country.
Kiiran (17)
Hrmmmm. well those trinkets look interesting!.   They do what now?  you don't say!  Fascinating!
Atlanteans of Yore (19)
We are Borg!
Borg (21)
Watch your back!
Punkers (22)
"Fish will be on the menu this month."
"Yes, but we still need to increase production."
The Grey Order (23)
Wolves...
The Wolves of Isengard (25)
God bless our armies and give the victory to those who deserves
Friendly people (27)
He flew away
Rainbow Falcons (29)
Things are interesting. Seems we have a war or an invasion coming. Let's see how it goes.
The Merry Magicians (3)
No news is not always good news.
Three (33)
"Yes, there are dragons in the world.  Huge beasts that spit flame to roast soldiers like venison.  But that doesn't change the fundamental truth of the world," said the goblin foreman.

"There are two types of beings in the world.  Those who ride dragons... and those who dig."
He smiled, unpleasantly, at the rest of the work detail.

"You dig."
Cthonic Underground (35)
Well, here we are!
Silver Hand (36)
The Clan withdraws from the world.  It seems the days of honour are gone.  The worlds now abound with surprise attacks and slander.  Once the act of war was a formal thing where one declared the intent, with a dubious rationale of course, but still declared.  Misdirection and espionage were still the tools of the trade, but done honourable within the rules of war.

The McTavish, signing off.  
Clan McTavish (38)
Scout is waiting for freezing....
WindMasters (39)
The economic data painted a disturbing picture - the amount of advanced weapons and armour in the world was huge, and the silver stockpiles held by some people mean that victory must be pursued through means of conquering cities, or destroying the biggest stockpiles. This world will end in a bloodbath, the blood freezing from the cataclysm.
The Children of the Four Winds (41)
From the diary of Gale Swifthands

Niewensand and Ceracttown have been wiped clean of their form ruling structure. I wonder how long they will remain free. A tenday? A fortnight? Could they even last a month? The new city guards are green and few in numbers. Our few spies we have left behind spotted siege equipment near Ceracttown already appoaching the city walls. It looks like if we want to ensure the independence of those two cities we will have to arrange another flyby. Perhaps even set up residence in those mass-produced forts.
Sticky Hands (48)
Greed is the root of all evil - Holy Villain
Dark League (5)
We stop and wonder momentarily...have we overreacted to being targeted by assassins? Possibly. So what shall we do now? I know, continue overreacting of course!

-- Cato delenda est
Brown Bread (50)
[Polishes the silver].
Tyranny (51)
Rumours are floating about large battles in the main continent whilst we shiver in our lands.

I would love to hear more about the overall political situation on the main continent as I am so far away!

Grey.
Greywolf (52)
I've found a nice piece of land that doesn't seem to be affected by the freeze.
Mantzikert (53)
Winter is coming. So they say, but at the moment, things are still as usual.
Some people say that the ocean will freeze; but will this prevent monsters to attack people at sea (or rather at ice)?
This would be good news if such things as krakens were frozen to death!
Iron Dwarves (54)
I remembered to do a post, miracles do happen, I might even remember to do one with something in next next time
Kragers Klowns (58)
The Order must be able to follow its target even without its master.
The Order of Obsidian Shadow (6)
Thanks for the advice experienced player (name witheld)
"It's times like this you play support to the biggest force you can see"
regards
XOT
XOT (60)
Just plodding along
Malibu West (62)
The apprentices don't read the Times. The nearest thing to news they read are obscure publications called "Supplement to the Proceedings of the Third Congress of Conspiracy Theorists" and "Graphically Illustrated Weekly". That one has a semi-naked lady on page three. And almost every other page. The few other pages have thought-provoking articles such as "Is resistance really futile? - Are the Borg really THE Borg?" or "Do Bots walk amongst us?". Accompanied by an artists impression of either a Borg, always trying to assimilate a fair maiden. Or a robot, inevitably looking menacingly unfeeling and relentless. Overseeing, you guessed it, a bevy of fair maidens slaving away in their adamantine mines... 
Rurikids (65)
Times are tough, need the silver.
Fon (69)
Ed celebrated the CATO that was.  

Cristata celebrates Pansssy's arrival from Wretched Castaway's island.  The weather is still good in the city, but if the cold migrates north as fast as Panssy describes, Scrittel will freeze soon.  The ministers and inhabitants of Scrittel are taking it all very much in stride, planning their northward migrations.  Cristata expects the cold to end the bronze age.  As the inhabitants of Scrittel move north, they will head into lands already fully populated, either being fought off by the existing inhabitants, or driving those inhabitants in turn farther north.  Cristata thinks as the age dies, CATO will die.  CATO's northern neighbors give reasons why they dislike various factions within CATO.  Some are better reasons than others.  But even were there no reasons, the northerners will need land to the south if they are to survive.  There is talk within CATO of hearsay and thinly supported accusations, but are not attacks usually justified that way?  If you have something that I want, or think that I need, I find it easier to go to war with you than if the war will be without profit.  And I will find reasons to go to war other than "you have something I want/need", because, well, other reasons sound better.

Cristata will migrate north with the rest of the inhabitants of Scrittel; Scrittel has no weather mage.  But Cristata thinks she is watching the beginning of the end.  Wars will certainly happen as people like her are forced north or south by the ice.

Shamir the Woodsman celebrates migration.  For the last year, northerners have poured south through the Otneskord pass, eager to get into the tropics before the freeze comes farther south.  They might be a bit ahead of the freeze, but Shamir celebrates their foresight; a year from now the pass will be clogged with people moving south, and if the elders of this world don't start planning how to deal with this freeze in an orderly and peaceful way, there will be crowding and death.  Shamir celebrates the foresight of the early migrants, and welcomes them to the tropics.

Observes Ice celebrates men who are cheaper to recruit than to feed.  In the frozen lands, it is not efficient to feed one's army, it is more efficient use of silver to recruit them and just let them starve.  Very large armies may be recruited in the ice for negligible amounts of silver.  Were there anything here worth fighting over, defense is now impossible, any attacker with a pocket full of silver can cheaply recruit an army stronger than one with a year of training.  And discard the army when done; it makes no sense to feed an army in the ice; new recruits are cheaper than victuals.

Panssy celebrates a nice warm city.  Pansssy wonders whether she shoud swim back through the ice to Wretched Castaway's Island to rescue Observes Ice and Describes Southern Islands, who can't swim.  If Cristata is right and the age is now coming to an end, it may not matter, it may be we shall all die soon anyway.  But Pansssy isn't sure the age will end so quickly; Pansssy thinks things could keep going for a long time if someone doesn't take all the cities on the stronger continent.

Shammuramat celebrates planning and peace.  The coming cold in the north is good opportunity for us to show ourselves to be good neighbors.  This is a good time for tropical factions like ourselves to make space for the northern and southern factions now displaced from their lands.  The freezing probably will not go on forever.  All we in the tropics have to do is make new homes for our neighbors to the north and south.  Seems easy enough.  Celebrants occupy quite a bit of land, certainly more than we can tax or administer.  We shall be happy to give tropical land to our neighbors north or south who need it.  Celebrants think every faction that wants it should have a little land of their own, and if in fact there is not enough to go around, we should all go short similarly.  There may be difficulties getting everyone the full mix of resources they need for development; but the answer to that is surely for us all to trade with each other.  Shammuramat has heard that our continent is a children's sandbox, unprepared for the great armies on the other continent.  This is probably true.  But from Shammuramat's reading of tales from the adult's continent, the adults are not playing nice, sharing equally, trading and supporting each other.  Perhaps the childrens' continent can set a better example?

Shammuramat will yield some tropical land to any northern or southern neighbor who needs it to replace lands they have been driven from.  Shammuramat asks only that those who accept Celebrants' land offer do not war with each other; let us instead trade with each other and study magic together.  Let's let each refugee have some land.  As we will all have less land, we have an opportunity for more mages than before.  These mages are late to the party, but with training and working together, shall perhaps not be completely irrelevant?

Ed celebrates Shammuramat's suggestion.  This is likely treason to CATO, but, well, CATO, while good at giving some new factions a safe place to grow, hasn't kept those new factions from making enemies, or even offered them much useful diplomatic advice.  The experienced members haven't exactly avoided making enemies either.  So CATO has problems.  Ed treasonously blesses Shammuramat's suggestion, and declares this to be the official position of Celebrants, or at least, the official position of the eldest Celebrant elder.
celebrants (7)
Finally the undead were cleared with little respawns.
The Filras (8)
This becomes interesting now
Drow (82)
The enemy is not who you think
Monster hunters (85)
END!
Ukrainians are free (92)
la pĂȘche est une activitĂ© relaxante au point de louper un tour
The Lands Kepper (93)

Rumors

Those who trust can never be betrayed... only mistaken.
- Cally
Circus celebrates assassination...
What a fool!
Cato delenda est?