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More regions on north and south are freezing...
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 )    Multiple locals are rumoring about the battle between two armies     (
(       happened in the ocean of Atlantis Ocean where 1 combatant was       )
 )     killed. Powerful magic was used in the battle. Fearsome magical     (
(      monsters were collecting their prey. The attackers slaughtered       )
 )       all defenders. This battle will be known as Battle near the       (
(                           forests of Mabirgme.                            )
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(      Many druids are talking about a clash between Sticky Hands (48)      )
 )      and a faction happened in the desert of Chrastnasest where 2       (
(      combatants were killed. Powerful magic was used in the battle.       )
 )      The attackers slaughtered all defenders. This battle will be       (
(              known as Battle near the jungles of Schullnas.               )
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(      Numerous locals are talking about the skirmish between Babylon       )
 )     (37) and Clan McTavish (38) happened in the caverns of Hetdasos     (
(      where 5 combatants were killed. Powerful magic was used in the       )
 )    battle. Fearsome magical monsters were collecting their prey. The    (
(     attackers slaughtered all defenders. This battle will be known as     )
 )                 Battle near the ocean of The Undersea.                  (
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 )     Some wanderers have heard about the town of Prempmoss that lies     (
(       in the Pangmore swamps, where a partisans annihilated guards.       )
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(      A few travelers are worried about the town of Mandear that lies      )
 )     in the Enknaindrun plains, where a partisans decimated guards.      (
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 )    Many peasants are talking about the town of Muantro that lies in     (
(       the Piadecdron caverns, where a villans extinguished guards.        )
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(     Many druids have heard about daredevils who have put to the sword     )
 )    Living Water (15318) near Fort Building [4]. Freeing the ocean of    (
(                      The Undersea from their horror.                      )
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(      Some wanderers are rumoring about adventurers who have murdered      )
 )          Dragon (6023) near ocean of The Undersea. Freeing the          (
(                 underforests of Sormstan from their fear.                 )
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(       Handful locals have heard about adventurers who attempted to        )
 )    murdered Undead (16168) roaming the plains of Wiscri near jungles    (
(          of Grangoant. But all of them were slain by their prey.          )
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(     A group of witchers destroyed the Crocodiles (278) who inflicted      )
 )       fear on the inhabitants of the Daprat forests near ocean of       (
(                              Atlantis Ocean.                              )
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(      In the chasms of Akur, near ocean of The Undersea, Dragon (431)      )
 )            who continue to cause dread to local inhabitants.            (
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 )    A group of witchers killed the Dragon (2767) who inflicted dread     (
(       on the inhabitants of the Flinagate tunnels near ocean of The       )
 )                                Undersea.                                (
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 )     In the caverns of Achionmes, near ocean of The Undersea, Dragon     (
(        (3530) who continue to cause anxiety to local inhabitants.         )
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(        Worrisome news were coming from the tunnels of Proldstrurn.        )
 )    Commoners were shocked by the assassination near the ocean of The    (
(                 Undersea. The assassin escaped unnoticed.                 )
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(      Fearsome news were coming from the swamps of Hickpil. Citizens       )
 )       were scared by the assassination near the ocean of Atlantis       (
(                  Ocean. The assassin escaped unnoticed.                   )
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(         Worrisome news were coming from the jungles of Schullnas.         )
 )    Commoners were horrified by the assassination near the jungles of    (
(                  Espreg. The assassin escaped unnoticed.                  )
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(       Alarming news were coming from the desert of Miu'ia. Citizens       )
 )       were scared by the assassination near the ocean of Atlantis       (
(                  Ocean. The assassin escaped unnoticed.                   )
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Quests

Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the mushrooms of Sormstan.
In the tunnels of Iaysaull roams the Ettins (439). 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.
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the wood of Ea'i.
In the underforest of Guerin lurks the Dragon (1071). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
Seek a token of the Ancient Ones legacy amongst the stone of Slegladdes.
Build a Temple in Bakut for the glory of the Gods.
In the tunnels of Snalcatcan roams the Ettins (444). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
Build a Temple in Allswirnan for the glory of the Gods.
In the swamp of Perchviaped lurks the Undead (938). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the tunnels of Iaysaull roams the Giant Lizards (406). 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!
In the chasm of Vumyrt lurks the Ettins (1842). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the cavern of Pincung roams the Goblin Horde (434). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the cavern of Dapetheff roams the Pack of Rats (11827). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!
In the chasm of Akur lurks the Dragon (726). 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 Atagel for the glory of the Gods.
In the underforest of Hesscot lurks the Dragon (984). Free the world from this menace and be rewarded!

Articles

Atlantis: a microcosm of human nature.
Thornhaven (108)
Devil.
Devil.
Devil.
MMF (113)
Winter is coming. Will we even find those pesky monsters before it all freezes over? Too bad it's not demons we're hunting, or we could make some clever pun.
Disencharmed (125)
Plans to investigate an ancient ruin were interrupted when our scouts entered a living forest. The very trees came alive and attacked! Arrows and clubs bounced off their thick bark, and the screams of the wounded brought help running from neighboring hexes, which unfortunately spread the carnage. Exploration of the ruins is currently suspended as the local police rebuild their forces. Does anyone have a chainsaw?
Oaken Staves (141)
I am here to watch the world end! Just a tourist with popcorn and a fiddle!
Wanda (143)
Hmmm... You would think it would be easier to bring down an airship. Just poke some holes in it.
Them (15)
Lords of the Sky for last turns were forced to live in cramped damp places, not soar the sky as they used to do. The unnatural freezing thing was cruel but things were starting to look brighter in north. 
Lords of the Sky (16)
Who knew that the entrance to the underworld was so resistant - perhaps this month we will struggle through this narrow tunnel...
Kiiran (17)
We're all a little mad here.  Some of us more so than others!
Atlanteans of Yore (19)
We've eliminated assassins the month just gone... you really all should try better.  Thanks for the rings!
Punkers (22)
"Blocked trade routes, not good."
"What are we going to do with all this cotton?"
The Grey Order (23)
Howling...
The Wolves of Isengard (25)
It is time of surprises
Friendly people (27)
Dark times have come. When the armies of states side with the pirates. Bad times.
Rainbow Falcons (29)
Learning to fly is not easy. We were lazey, need more resources. We will probably freeze and starve.
The Merry Magicians (3)
It turns out the biggest alliance got scared of humble Dogs of War and fooled another alliance to attack us without warning. Hot days ahead.
Dogs of war (31)
No news.
Three (33)
"Gosh," thought the penitent, looking at the campfires sprawling across the sand.  "So many out here in this wasteland."

He looked around, a niggle of worry creeping between his shoulder blades.  "I wonder if they have noticed little old me?"
Cthonic Underground (35)
new friends, new times ?
Silver Hand (36)
Time is short, the dancers are rushed.
Babylon (37)
The world is changing. Let's see how it will change.
WindMasters (39)
The Farm
Gyperboreya (4)
The hunters of the Four Winds carefully went through the dragon's lair. It was assumed that dragons slept upon hordes of gold and magic items, but it turned out this one had just a pillow of silver and a pair of matching crystals used to access the gates created by the ancestors. Still, they were nice to have.
The Children of the Four Winds (41)
From the diary of Gale Swifthands

The Calamity reached Baicstowe as anticipated. Many of the citizens either decided to stay or had no time to flee the settlement before the battle. Illusions can soak up a lot of damage especially if the troops fighting against them are not aware of the fact that they are fighting thin air. Those 10 balrogs and 90 demons managed to draw the attention of the defenders while almost a thousand archers armed with double bows did the real damage. Not that it was necessary. The 19 fire mages/apprentices and five dozen elite troops with flaming swords would have been more than enough to take out the guards that stayed behind in the city.
The question is: What will the Calamity Alliance do next? Will they fortify the city and settle down for permanent occupation? Will they sail after us in those magnificent airships? We'll see soon enough.
Sticky Hands (48)
Somewhere on the edge of the world, a lone man in an empty square chanted:
- Brothers! The winter is coming! Let's join forces! Let's forget the strife! Let's drive away the evil walkers!
But only the wind agreed with him...
Dark League (5)
Some might have thought we would miss the mountains from where we were birthed. Well, they're wrong. These warm rich plains are a lot more comfortable than that frozen hell-hole to the north. Time to settle in and have a nice nap me thinks.
Brown Bread (50)
[Takes abandoned ships].
Tyranny (51)
Lots of big armies being displayed in discord.

It might be time to close the gate and hide behind the walls....
Greywolf (52)
To all the leaders I haven't hired.  Sorry, you just weren't good enough.
Mantzikert (53)
RIP Steinbitr Galdrinsson, who died hunting Ettins.
Let's honour his memory!
Iron Dwarves (54)
Fleet update : all ships found and all sailors reported in for duty, but now getting reports of woodworm in the ships, I think this may be a slight problem, needs more investigating by ship builders and carpenters
Kragers Klowns (58)
What do dragons hide in their stomach?
The Order of Obsidian Shadow (6)
From the Throne Room

Chancellor : "My Queen, our monster hunting forces have been blocked by guards of a foreign nation"

Queen XOT : "We don't want to upset the neighbors. Find a diplomatic avenue to allow passage, surely they can friend or unguard for a turn. But we cannot let our friends down, we must assist clearing the underworld of large evil beasties. I want my nice shiny spoils"

Chancellor : "Yes my Queen"
XOT (60)
The underworld survivor has been onboard for two months. They seem to be moving away from home. The elves don't seem to be catching many  fish, even with no competition. Or eating the catch while he's asleep.  Nothing happened two months ago when they met the rival fishers. The Brotherhood of the Sea.   The farther south they go the colder it gets. Is there such a thing as The Brotherhood of the Sheet Ice? 
Rurikids (65)


      
Fon (69)
Celebrants seem to have entered an enchanted slumber.  Perhaps they are mourning fallen allies?
celebrants (7)
A Question of Choice
Monster hunters (85)
What a meeting!
Yet Another Faction (9)
une belle petite ville
The Lands Kepper (93)
The Cone followers were scattered and discouraged. After Calamity alliance vanquished faction's core, the men wondered aimless and leaderless. Some joined other faction, some simply left. Even one other faction took up better Cone banner than us. They retreated to underground to wait for the end of the world. 
Revenge of the Cone (95)

Rumors

A la guerre comme à la guerre !
Things look different now.