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[center][b]Unwelcome Guests[/b][/center]

A lone black ship of darkened oak has anchored outside of arrow and ballistae reach of the docks at On’on. From her eerie bowels, there was much movement, and before long, a small rowing boat was dropped into the calm waters. 

The boat was packed full of twelve mysterious warriors. They wore armour not common to the continent of Orysson, and each member’s face was obscured by elaborate great helms. They were fully armed with curved blades. No defence was mustered however, and on the edge of the On’on docks, was an Uarunerian reception. 

As the black-clad warriors mounted the pier, their leader, a towering giant of some 8 feet of iron plate, issued a command in a gravelly voice better suited to a roadway than a man’s throat.

“Take me to your Queen, little birds.”
[center][b]Achnon Declares Neutrality [/b][/center]

Made anxious by the recent war in Elthana, the Republic of Achnon has made its neighbours aware that it is not seeking military involvement with any any of them. Its elected King, Nomes, has put the island on full alert in case his suddenly expansionist partners see his people as ripe for the taking.

Despite their noble intentions, Bahapore and Torfas have riled the otherwise passive Republic. In an attempt to stave off any future military incursion, Nomes has declared Achnon a ‘free market’ and is willing to trade his reserves of cattle and fur in exchange for an Alliance that would secure his nation’s sovereignty. 

Nations that attack Achnon, will automatically go to war with those who accept this offer of Alliance. 

[center][b]Imperial Bohaddon Launches Summer Offensive[/b][/center]

The Bohaddon Empire in South Orysson has launched a three pronged offensive into its northern neighbors. The following regions are under siege: 

[list]- Kingdom of Ushnor

-	Death Spear

-	Centauria[/list]