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“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world, but I am sure we would be getting reports from Hell before breakfast.” -- William Tecumseh Sherman
**NOTE: In this case, the army spokesman is speaking for himself and does not reflect the views of the Union Army
NEW!!: Added the 19th and 20th issues, as well as Special Editions 16 and 17! Enjoy!
“If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world, but I am sure we would be getting reports from Hell before breakfast.” -- William Tecumseh Sherman
**NOTE: In this case, the army spokesman is speaking for himself and does not reflect the views of the Union Army
NEW!!: Added the 19th and 20th issues, as well as Special Editions 16 and 17! Enjoy!
1st Edition
This is the first edition of the new Liberation Ledger! With Harmonia’s empire on the verge of collapse, we, the Union Army, have risen up to form a new government that is not based on a class society and military expansionism. Instead, we believe in a world where all people, human and non-human alike, are treated as equals. We believe in a world where our leaders promote peace and trade with other nations. We believe that this world is possible, and we will fight to achieve it!
If you believe as we do, then join us! Fight for your rights and those of your fellow beings! Fight for a future not build on bloodshed and death! Fight for the Liberation Army!
2nd Edition
The liberation movement in Harmonia has recently changed from a grassroots operation in many cities, to a full-out army. This shift couldn’t be more evident than in the emergence of Liberty Castle, the new base of operations for the Union Army. Many options were before the Union army, from a mountain base with the dwarves, to a Navy Base on Harmonia’s northern border. But in the end, it was the old Sindar ruins in the Fieldstone River that have become the new Liberty Castle, home of the Union army.
But the movement didn’t stop there! With help from the army’s new strategist, Caesar Silverburg, the financial support of Katherine, and the skills of the famed Harmonia architect pair of Reynaldo and Amelia, the Castle has gone from a watery ruin to a Fountain of Strength.
Special thanks to those heroes of the Union Army, the Unity Rune bearers Harold, Daisy, Kalas, Sciath, Royce, Nathan, Sun Crystal, and Vasuki. May we all follow their shining example to do our best!
Special Edition 1
Hello readers! We here at the Liberation Ledger are always looking for the big stories, and we have one for you today!
As it has been rumored, the Harmonian army is indeed initiating the first draft in hundreds of years. And when our team of heroes went to recruit Reynaldo, they encountered soldiers forcing people to serve in front of their very eyes!
And it gets worse: the leader of this band was one Priest Captain Henry Windamier, the brother of our own Harold Windamier!
This is shocking, most shocking. To think that two brothers could be made to fight each other just makes this reporter sick. Still, there was no choice in the matter, as neither brother would back down from their respective side and choice. The battle was long and hard, but the Union army triumphed, with Harold defeating his brother in battle. Still, either from Harold’s mercy or Henry’s cowardice, disgraced Henry fled the battle to fight another day.
We shall keep you updated with reports as we get them.
3rd edition:
Rejoice! With a little leg work from those Heroes of the Union Army, the Liberation Ledger is pleased to announce our formal alliance of the Dwarves of Snowview, and the Kobolds of Highcrest. Dwarf Leader Cyrus and Kobold Leader Wayne have been seen on the premise of Liberty Castle, and the number of dwarfs and kobolds at the Castle is increasing by the hour.
This alliance follows the attempt of a suspected Harmonian agent, Felicia of the Dragon’s Den, trying to use a Conqueror Rune to take control of the dwarfs and kobolds, to use them as expendable foot soldiers against Camaro. With the help of Mitch’s mind-control antidote and something called "sleeping gas", the Union Army was able to save the mind-controlled kobolds without casualties.
It was then up to our heroes to defeat Felicia and her dragon Felix. The battle I’m told was amazing, with dragons on both sides, a rare sight in this day and age. Still, our heroes proved to be more than a match for Felicia, and Royce was able to greatly wound his rival in battle. Still, before the finishing blow could be landed, Felicia’s dragon let out a burst of fire breath on the village, forcing our heroes to save the townspeople, and let her go….this time.
Outraged at the tactics of Harmonia, both Cyrus and Wayne pledged their support to end the tyranny of Harmonia!
4th Edition:
Let the news be spread! Sorrowyn Prison has fallen to the Union Army!
Yes, it’s true. Yesterday at a little past 3pm, the Union army officially took over the famed prison. This feat was achieved by lady Pearl leading a decoy force outside the prison, and Caesar and the Unity Rune heroes breaking into the prison proper, starting a revolt. Attacked from both within and without, the prison could not stand. Once our forces inside routed the scattered guards, the army outside had no choice but to surrender.
Alas, it was not without some casualties. Many of our brave soldiers fell in the army battle, and the battle inside could not have been won without the noble sacrifice of one Will Wallace, an elderly prisoner who stopped a trap from springing on our infiltration forces. He died in the arms of Dr. Kalas, a man he knew well, for Kalas had trained Will’s son Roy in the ways of healing. Vowing to find Roy once more, Dr. Kalas let the old man go in peace, and administered his last rites.
So remember, while those of us who survived the battle cheer our victory, let us never forget the honorable dead who gave their lives to make that victory possible. This edition is dedicated to those who lost their lives at the battle of Sorrowyn.
((Names follow here))
Special Edition 2
In an interesting twist, the prison breakout at Sorrowyn was actually a family reunion for many of our heroes. We have previously reported on Dr. Kalas being reunited with his old friend, Will Wallace. But we have also come to know that Daisy Saint-Anicet was reunited with many of her extended family, including her father, Viktor, and two women she called sisters, Phoebe and April. In addition to that, Harold Windamier was reunited with his sister, Anna, as well.
We talked to the newly released prisoners regarding their family’s essential contributions to our army, and this is what they had to say:
Viktor: I’m not surprised. She takes after ME, you know!
April: That’s our Daisy. Always rushing headlong into one thing or another…
Phoebe: … and needing us to pull her bear-shifting butt out of the fire. It’s a good thing we’re here for her. We’ll win this war…
April: … and put an end to Harmonia for all. That will be one heck of a feather in our caps to show up our fathers!
Viktor: … I’m still here, you know.
Anna: Ah, my brother is playing war games again? How…unsurprising. Harold always did fancy himself a war hero, even as a child when he played with his little toy swords. I suppose it is to be expected, for after all, we Windamiers have been famous war generals for generations. Me? No no, I prefer to use magic than to trifle with such affairs. Still, I suppose I can help my brother a tad, since he did break me out of prison. And if it gives me a chance to kill the scum that sullies our family name, then all the better.
…And there you have it folks. Until next time, this is Lynn of the Liberated Ledger!
5th Edition:
Lorin Castle has fallen! Lorin Castle has fallen! As of this moment, the Union Army now has control of the entire Fieldstone Region!
This major victory was in part to a fluke flood that washed out enemy commander’s Lena Suphina troops, forcing them to abandon their castle and head to the field. Seeing their chance, the Union Army struck at the right time and was able to surround the wounded enemy troops. With their defeat, we won their surrender, welcoming over a third of their forces into our army, as well as the former Priest Major Lena Suphina as a commander for our side. Her skill with commanding troops and sharpshooting skills with a bow will be a major help to us in the battles to come.
Lena Suphina, for those who remember, is the former vice Captain of the Temple guards, the knights in charge of defending the One Temple and Circle Palace in the Crystal Valley. Now a Priest Major in charge of the entire northern defense of Harmonia, her surrender is a big morale boost to our soldiers, showing that even Harmonia’s own soldiers and commanders wish to see a new Harmonia. And her being a first class citizen as well is also encouraging, showing we have supported from all walks of life.
The Liberation Ledger is proud to welcome Lena Suphina to our ranks, as well as the soldiers under her command who surrendered with her. Welcome to the Union Army, boys and girls!
6th Edition:
Lots of news for you today, folks! Read on!
First off, the children of Lorin were rescued from a ‘howling’ mad disease thanks to those Heroes of Hope, the Unity Rune Brigade! The evil pirate who stole the medicine from sick children is said to have been defeated by these champions, and EATEN by Vasuki. Talk about karma!
Our army then began preparations to invade Clearbeach to the north. Following Caesar’s plan, Lorelei and team went to the Northern Ruins to activate an old Iron Giant left by the sindar. After fighting through the mostly picked through ruins, they found the giant and were able to bring it to life! Amazing!
Using this new tool, the Iron Giant led the attack on Merridwell Castle, breaking down its ramparts for our army. The attack distracted the army enough we were able to surround Priest General Marcus’ troops, and claim Victory on the battlefield!
I repeat: We won at Merridwell! The clear beach region is now under our control!
It’s a huge win for us, giving us a solid foothold in the North. It’s only a matter of time before all of Harmonia is under the leadership of our great leader, Pearl!
Special Edition 3
Iron Giants. What are they? Where did they come from? Not much is known about these wondrous creations. They are known to be Sindar in origin, making them that much more mysterious already. They date back hundreds upon hundreds of years, some even thousands of years. And get this? No two are the same. They have different functions, different uses, and different ‘personalities’ according to our local Sindar expert, Lorelei!
What does that mean?
“It means that the creature has a consciousness, a spark of life. All Iron Giants have a different persona to fit their uses, sometimes even contrary to their design. It’s like people; we’re all different, and so are they.”
Weird. It’s hard to imagine something that big, something made of metal, as ‘alive.’ But if Lorelei says so, who am I to disagree?
When asked about the Iron Giant she know has control of, Lorelei said this.
“It’s a wonderful machine. He’s very user friendly, and very much eager to help us. It was quite lonely by himself, so he is eager to make new friends. As for his function, he seems to be a path clearer. His role was to smash his way through rough mountain passages or dense forests, to clear the way for the Sindar to keep moving. He can very easily be used for war, being made to withstand the impact of smashing mountains. He should be quite useful to the army.”
Well, there you have it! We have a powerful new ally, thanks to Lorelei! Stay tuned for more special reports for yours truly!
7th Edition
Huzzah! Our army’s success continues to grow, with a victory at Fort Elbridge! With this win, we now control the entire Grey Dell Province, and the entire Northwest section of Harmonia!
Not only that, we defeated the famed strategist Priest General Reuben! This is a major loss for Harmonia, and gain for us as he surrendered, joining our noble cause! With his help, we have the aid of a hundred men!
With this new increase in territory and the recent expansion to our castle, our name and reputation is getting out there like never before! New recruits are signing up by the hundreds, filling our army’s ranks as the people realize the righteousness of our struggle!
If you’re reading this and haven’t joined the fight yet…. What are you waiting for!? The time is now! It’s time to throw off the oppression of Harmonian rule, and fight for a future for all people of this grand country! Join with the Union army today!
Special Edition 4
Today’s special edition is in the mass influx of new residents here at our castle. New shops have opened up, from the item store run by the fabulous winger May, a gambling house run by June, to an appraiser store by beautiful Serena, and a blacksmith by the impeccable Massa! They join the inn run by Joyce, the bar run by Rosalita, the armor store run by Dalton, and the trading post run by Monty! We also now have a bath house run by Amelia, and a clinic run by Nurse Leah! I think it’s safe to say that Liberty Castle is fully functioning city unto itself!
Our other new recruits included a decorator by the name of Roxie, who will gladly do a portrait picture of anyone who asks, and is working on a statue for the castle. We also picked up the aforementioned Priest General Reuben, joining his friend Marcus as one of our new top commanders. But commanders are no good without soldiers, and we picked up a large group of….um…. ‘subterfuge specialists’ with the recruitment of Gloria’s old gang and her second in command, Byron!
And last but certainly not least, we recruited a speedy farmer by the name of Zelda, whose goal is to run the farms here at the castle, and feed the large number of people here! She’s turned the fertile ground here into an amazing herb and vegetable garden, and has helped ease the burden of feeding our troops a ton already. Be sure to give her a thank you the next time you eat your veggies at dinner!
There are plenty more people at this castle, but today’s addition is to welcome all of these notable new faces! Welcome to the Union Army everyone!
8th Edition
Tragedy has struck here at Liberty Castle. During the night, masked assailants from Camaro of all places broke into our wondrous home, and kidnapped our leader Pearl from right under our noses! This is a terrible blow to be sure, but we at the Liberation Ledger would like to urge everyone to stay calm, for we will endure this storm.
The damage could have been far worse, but the Titans of Teamwork, the Unity Rune heroes managed to keep damage to a minimum, rescuing many of our esteemed citizens from harm. I’m told the minions who broke in were stealthy experts, but not strong fighters. The exception was in the leader of the night raid, a man named Yuber. He made off with our beloved Jewel of Liberty despite a strong defense put up by our side.
I have it straight from the top that our army will not rest until we have rescued Pearl from the enemy. No one knows why Camaro decided to strike us now, but rest assured they have made a powerful enemy! We shall rescue Pearl!
In the meanwhile, until Pearl is rescued, Dr. Kuarvav Kalas has taken up the mantle of leadership. No one knows how this new leader will differ, but only time will tell. May our thoughts be with Pearl and Dr. Kalas now.
Special Edition 5
Today’s special issue is on the man known as Yuber. It is a name well known by those who study history, for he has appeared in wars innumerable for far too many years. Once of the earliest records comes from the Toran Republic, where he served as one of the head commanders of the Scarlet Moon Empire in its final days. It is said this being was summoned from another world by the witch Windy, who knew of him for many years as they sought power. If reports are to be believed, he worked with Windy for nearly 400 years. When the Scarlet Moon Empire fell, Windy and Yuber both mysteriously disappeared, neither leaving a body.
Three years later, Yuber appeared again, this time aiding Highland in the Dunan unification war. It is reported that he was summoned by the Leon Silverburg, the Highland strategist, to serve as a general of war. He did well, but when the war turned against Highland, Yuber disappeared again, without a trace.
This pattern repeated in the Second fire Bringer war in the Grasslands of some years ago, as well as in the Ten Years war in Openheimer on the Western Continent. All reports say much the same thing; a being dressed in black, summoned by powerful magics, aiding in war and battle. How or why he does this is unknown, but he appears to be a powerful fighter, a tactician of some skill, and quite possibly a bearer of a true rune. How else could he live for so long? Plus it is said he hates the bearers of True Runes, further fueling this theory.
Still, if the pattern holds, Yuber will fight for Camaro unless Camaro is badly weakened, meaning he is going to be around for some time. Also, if he is here, it likely means someone in Camaro has summoned or controlled Yuber somehow. Who this could be or how they learned of the power to do so is unknown at this time. If anyone has any information, please contact us at the ledger!
Issue 9
Hello there friends! Lynn here with another issue of the Liberation Ledger!
Today I am proud to report our army’s formal alliance with the elves of Harmonia. Our arm’ys strategist, Caesar, suggested the alliance, and the elves were willing…if we could prove we humans had the power needed. They suggested a task: Kill the Basilisk in the forest temple!
Our heroes undertook this grave mission with all seriousness, for the basilisk is a creature not to be trifled with. They took precaution going in, and found many stoned warriors along the way. And in a secret room, Royce found the Mirror Shield, a powerful relic of olden times that can reflect attacks! With this in hand, the heroes challenged the basilisk, and after a tough battle where Royce saved the life of Dr. Kalas, the basilisk was slain!
Dr. Kalas wasn’t finished though. Not to be shown up, he used his extensive medical knowledge to come up with an antidote to the basilisk’s petrifaction. With this formula in hand, we able to rescue several adventurers from times past, including Elric and Elmdor, as well as the Great Garth, who all joined our army here. With the basilisk slain and many elves rescued, Xavier kept his word and joined our army as well!
It was a great win for our army, taking the Mystical Eriwoods as our own. We now have a direct line to the Harmonian Capitol, something sure to come in handy!
Special Issue 6
Hello there readers! Today’s issue is on the recruitment on the Ninja’s of Rokkaku to our cause. While our main unit recruited the elves, a select unit of Flik, Viktor, Humprey, and Viki went to the hidden hamlet of the ninja’s, and sent up a formal alliance there as well. The exact details are not known, but it is known that the ninja’s there are mostly mercenaries, and so it is not unreasonable to think money was involved. Still, we have recruited a powerful force to our side, as seen by all by the increased security around the castle.
From our reports, we have two full units of Ninja’s, each led by a different company commander. The first is led by Cassie, who from I understand is a big shot over in Rokkaku, being close to royalty there. She is also one of THE best defensive Ninja’s around, about to use tricks to block most any attack. The other is Diaz, a man known for his infiltration skills. He has been assigned to look for the missing Pearl. We wish them both all the best in their respective causes!
We kindly ask all our citizens to comply with the new security details, in order to better protect everyone.
Issue 10
It is with great joy the Liberation Ledget gets to announce another alliance member has joined our fold! The wingers have landed!
Yesterday, the forces of the Wingers of Wreckmar and our own Union army launched a joint attack on the heavily fortified Witch Port City, one of the magical centers of the world. The defenses were highly sophisticated, so the plan was to use, of all things, to use magically resistant krakens!
The wingers use the Krakens in their fishing, manipulating them with aphrodisiacs and other potions. They taught us how to use these to lure an army of Krakens to attack Witchport, throwing the guards into a panic. With this distraction in place, our army was able to launch a surprise attack on Witchport. Attacked from three sides, the castle collapsed.
Priest General Faye, the defending champion, fought well, but knew a lost cause when she saw one. She surrendered, and joined our army! With her, we also recruited the skilled rune mistress Jeane to the delights of the castle’s single men everywhere.
We also recruited the leader of the wingers, Adaline, and retained some of the Krakens in the form of Bazeroth and Gigoro, two mighty krakens who now reside at our castle. Things are looking up for us all, with our army controlling most of the entire northern parts of Harmonia!
Special Edition 7
This is not so much a paper as a warning. Demons of unprecedented number have been seen in the south, attacking people without warning. These demons seem to be heading towards Crystal Valley. Rumors say that the great city has already fallen! No concrete information is being given out at this time, but we at the liberation ledger ask everyone to be on high alert, and to be extremely careful in the coming days. We will report more in this as we hear things.
Issue 11
Well, we can now confirm this: demons controlled by Camaro have overrun the Crystal Valley, setting the once mighty city ablaze. The casualties to both soldiers and civilians were astounding, but could have been far worse. Our army, at the request of former Priest General Sasari, went to help evacuate civilians, and helped to rescue thousands. Still, it is the belief of this paper that the loss of any civilian life is unacceptable, and that Camaro must pay for the crimes of torching such a city.
Still, every ran cloud has a silver lining. With the fall of the crystal valley, in former Priest General Sasari’s own words, “Harmonia is finished.” The old ways are collapsing with the old empire, as the order of God, the leaders of Harmonia are confirmed to be killed by the traitor, Rodin Relos, now a Camaro Commander.
Other notable casualties we can confirm are Temple Commander Quincy, Priest General Wanda, and Priest General Agatha. At this time, Priest Generals Nolan, Zachary, Bryce, Delilah, and Kristen remain MIA.
For the record, Priest Generals Faye, Marcus, Reuben, and Sasari live, and have all joined our side, and for those who forget, Priest General Reginald was killed earlier this year.
Many have died this week, and we ask for those whose lives still burn brightly to help the wounded, and comfort those who have lost.
Special Edition 8
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*Paid for by Hai Yo.
Issue 12
With Harmonia no more, the war has become a battle of our
Union Army against the foreign army of Camaro. Battles have clashes across the
border, from outside Lorin city to Northgate Castle in Merriburn. The Camaro forces have used vile tactics, such
as burning down much of the mystic Eriwoods, including the elf city of Sanil.
Their demons have rampaged across what was southern Harmonia, but our army has
managed to secure the northern section, and held them at bay.
Still, we couldn’t do it alone. We’ve received great help
from new allies, such as the seer Leknaat of Toran, the Vice Commanders Isis
and Tina of a unit of Harmonia’s main army, and the addition of the howling
voice guild and its leader, Clive. It goes to show that with old Harmonia gone,
the remnants of that mighty empire are flocking to our side, to strike back at
Camaro and punish them for their misdeeds.
So long as we fight together, as we fight as union, we shall
be victorious!
Special Edition 9
It has come to our attention that Daisy, one of our army’s
most powerful fighters and one of the unity rune heroes, has the power to
become a bear at will! This power comes from her unique “Totem Bear rune”
marking her as one of the members of the Beast Village. And from what we’ve
heard, Daisy herself is the rightful leader of this powerful clan!
Our source wishes to remain anonymous, but tells us that
Daisy cast out the usurper known as Octavia, who had ruled for too long. More
so, Daisy was prophesized to lead the village one day, for she is one chosen by
the Beast Rune itself!
I always knew she was special, but this stuns even me. What’s next, we’re going to learn Harold can
turn into an even fancier fancy pants?
Issue 13
It is the sad duty of this reporter to announce a tragedy-
Pearl, our beloved founder, has been killed in battle.
From reports from those on the scene, she was killed in
battle with the monster known as Yuber, who was using a secret technique to
bear two True Runes at once! Pearl fought against his evil until the very end,
but was not strong enough to defeat Yuber. After her death, our heroes of the
Unity Rune Brigade fought back, trying to corner Yuber once and for all. They
were assisted by Captain Geddoe of the HSFDF and his team, but still Yuber
escaped us with the help of Gale, also known as Windy.
The state funeral shall be held tomorrow at noon. We ask all
to come to honor our founder.
Special Edition 10
Rumors have started circulating around Cerock Castle that
the man known as Hikusaak, the former High Priest of Harmonia, has been sighted
alive there.
This is fascinating for many reasons, mainly though that
Hikusaak has not been seen in nearly 200 years. His true rune accounts for his age, of course,
but why is he appearing now? If this rumor is true, what are his plans for a
world without Harmonia? Does he seek to rebuild his empire, or punish those who
have rebelled against him? Is he the “one hero” he claims to be, or a wolf in sheep’s
clothing?
It’s a mystery to be sure, and this paper will bring you the
latest as we try to confirm these sightings.
Issue 14
On the heels of the loss of our former leader, Pearl, the
Union army has launched a massive counter attack against the Camaro forces in
retaliation. Alliances have been secured with both the Grasslands and Dunan,
and these two great nations aided us in surround the Camaro controlled ands of
Southern Harmonia. The pincer attack worked wonders, and the Camaro forces have
mostly fled to Camaro’s old lands, with only a few fortifications left standing
in former Harmonia.
This news is bitter sweet, for while we now control the old
southern Harmonia provinces, we can see firsthand the horrors the people
endured under Camaro. Towns have been burned to the ground, thousands of people
have simple gone missing, feared to have been killed, or worse, turned into
demons by Yuber’s Demon Rune.
It is a heavy blow to take, but we will not be deterred! We
will fight on, for those who have given their lives for freedom! Do not despair, soldiers of the Union army! We
stand united, and together, we shall overcome!
Special Edition 11
A note to the above story; while we took the southern
provinces, it appears that Aeltion Castle was controlled by survivors of old
Harmonia. The commander, Albert Silverberg, was the brother of our Caesar!
According to our sources, Caesar and a team of elite warriors snuck into the
castle, confronted Albert, and persuaded him and his men to surrender to our
forces.
With the power of two silverburgs on our side, our chances
of Victory have gone up considerably. It is a big win for our army, and we are
grateful for their help.
Issue 15
Spread the word!
Coldwall Castle is burned to the ground, and the Union has
taken back all of old Harmonia!
This is a huge day for the Union army, as we have succeeded
in a major goal of our early founder. Harmonia is no more, and our army is set
to bring in a new age of peace and prosperity for all people, regardless of
race or social status. There is no doubt to this, as the newly awakened
Hikusaak, former High Priest of Harmonia, has signed an official surrender to
the Union army, signifying the official end of old Harmonia.
And our new country is off to a good start, for we have
signed official alliances with our neighbors, the people of the Grasslands and
the lands of Dunan.
Still, the war isn’t over yet. Camaro has committed too many
crimes to let go unpunished. We must put an end to their ways, and make them
pay for all the blood they have spilled. We will continue the good fight with
our allies, and put an end to the threat of Camaro! For Liberty and Justice for
all!
Special Edition 12
It’s been an old week for reunions, dear readers.
First off, it has come to this paper’s attention that
Hikusaak, former ruler of Harmonia, has not only surrendered to the Union army,
but has joined our cause to stop Camaro.
His presence is unsettling to some, but he seems to be on the up and up.
Only time will tell what he really is thinking.
Also weird this week, it seems Daisy’s arch rival, Octavia,
was seen in an old cave near Cerock Castle. It’s unknown what she is doing
there, but rumors indicate that area is said to hide a secret weapon. Could the
crafty owl have one last trick up her sleeve? We can’t say, but no good can
come of this.
Also on finding old acquaintances front, the last battle saw
many familiar faces, from Relos, to Felicia, to Grant, and even Henry. None of
them posed a challenge to our forces, but it is note worthy all the same.
And lastly, dear readers, I myself have been reunited with
my long lost sister, Erica. I had thought her dead, killed in a fire, but she
somehow survived the blaze. It’s a happy miracle to have family once again, and
I for one am happy to see all these reunions come to pass.
Issue 16
The Liberation Ledger is pleased to announce that Orden has
fallen!
Orden is the gateway to Camaro, and has long been a place of
contention between Camaro and old Harmonia. With it under our control, we are
in a prime position to launch attacks into Camaro. This attack was made
successful thanks to the arrival of the Dragon Knights. The dragon knights are
powerful warriors, and our own Royce is one of them! Seems he asked his
comrades to help us out, and they agreed! With their power on our side, it was
simple to take Orden. The dragons actually lifted large rocks from the nearby
mountains, and forced an avalanche onto the castle below! General Janell of
Camaro was unable to recover her footing in time, and was defeated sounded.
With her defeat came Janell’s surrender, and we have secured
ourselves another valuable ally! Please join me in welcoming General Janell to
the Union army!
Special Edition 13
Rumors abound, news fans! According to the latest, the Hero
of the Toran Gate Wars, Tir McDohl, has been spotted aiding our army! This is
huge, folks! Besides being a powerful leader, McDohl is said to possess one of
the most powerful True Runes, the rune of Life and death itself! If this rumor
is true and McDohl is truly here helping our army, it would be a huge asset to
our army. This reporter will continue to investigate this, and let you know
what we find.
In other news, it seems our army chef Hai Yo has taken on a
new apprentice, former rival Wakai. The two seem to work really well together.
IF you haven’t tried their cooking yet, what are you waiting for?
Issue 17
The invasion of Camaro has begun! With a stroke of genius,
the Union army faked out Camaro by seding a decoy force to Fort Dorton, and
attacked the castle of Ironbeach to the south first. The attack was a success
with the Duck Troops of the Grasslands going behind enemy lines to flood the
castle, forcing the enemy into the field. Outside their castle walls, they were
no match for our might!
With this Victory, we have secured a foot hold into enemy territory,
and are one step closer to finishing this war. We also secured the help of
General Hilda of Camaro, and her robot partner, Gears. With their added help,
victory is a assured! Spread the word, for Victory is coming soon!
Special Edition 14
From the obituaries:
Last night, the former leader of the Beast Kingdom, died in
her sleep. She is survived by one daughter, Sophia. Octavia, once an enemy of
our Daisy, was rescued from poor conditions a few days ago. Unfortunately, the
improved health care was not in time, and she passed away of complications. It
is said the old woman made amends with her daughter and daisy before her death.
Our condolences go to the family.
Also, the former enemy of our own Royce, Felicia, was put to
death this afternoon. Her crimes were many, from using illegal runes to control
dragons, to collaborating with the enemy. Milia, head of the dragon knights,
had this to say: “Felicia was once a promising knight, but her desire for power
got the best of her. Once that happened, she was beyond hope.” Her dragon,
Felix, was also put down. She is survived by her parents, who refused to
comment.
Issue 18:
Fort Dorton has fallen! Enemy Generals Henry Windamier and
Rodin Relos slain! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
Yes readers, it’s true. Fort Dorton has fallen, and the
accursed enemies of Henry and Relos are no more. It all started with Yuber
attacking with “demon powder” which only demons can breathe. Thankfully, Pesmerga,
Jeane, and Faye were not affected, and were able to hold back Yuber. But it was
all a decay, as the goal was for Relos to sneak in and steal the Chronos Rune!
Using it, he tried to destroy our army, but the rune went haywire and killed
him instead.
After that, our army formed a formal alliance with Zexen,
and the war resumed. Our new Zezen allies attacked Qwieg, and our army marched
on Fort Dorton. The battle was hard fought, but thanks to the strategies of the
brothers Silverburg, our army came out on top. It is reported that Henry
Windamier was killed in battle, making it another strong win for our side. At
this rate, Camaro will collapse within the week! Stay Tuned!
Special Edition 15:
Dr. Kuarvav Kalas…de-aged?!
Yes folks, our leader was magically given back 30 years of
his life by the power of the Chronos Rune, rune of time. The once feeble old
man is a now a robust gentleman in his 40’s, and able to knock the socks off
the older ladies of the castle – yes, he’s single! With this gift of life, our
leader has many glorious years ahead of him, and many hope he will spend those
years leading our country. Who knows what will happen next? Stay Tuned!
Issue 19
Camaro surrenders! War is won! WAR IS WON!!!
It’s official! The war is over with Queen Dianna’s surrender.
Her only condition: “spare my people any further pain.” It was a request our
leaders gladly accepted, ending the war for good.
What does this mean for our army? With this win, the demons
of Windy and Yuber no longer have a government supporting them, though they
still control the city of Aldea. Our army will march on them there to put an
end to their evil, but now they are simply wanted criminals, and no longer
protected by Camaro’s politics.
It also means that this war is over! The ‘battle’ for the
capitol awaits, but no matter what happens, we have won this day a major
victory!
Special Edition 16:
Talking with Queen Dianna, this paper has learned much of
the hidden history of this war. This is what Dianna has told us:
“These wars started with a noble purpose, to unite the
bickering tribes of the Nameless lands under one rule, and protect the people of
Camaro from Barbarian raids from those lands. During our campaign, we found
Windy, then known as Gail, imprisoned in horrific conditions, kept weak and
starved so she couldn’t use her rune to escape. We learned her and Barborossa,
former emperor of the Scarlet Moon Empire, had teleported near these lands after falling
off of a balcony at Gregminster. Windy panicked, and tried teleporting herself home
to her destroyed village of the gate. She over shot it though in her panic, and
ended up in the nameless lands. Being true rune users both, they were captured and
interrogated. Barbarossa’s rune was a sword, which was taken, and he died in
prison. Windy still lived though, and so we freed her. Supposedly as thanks,
she joined our forces to help unite these lands. I thought I had found a kindred
soul, another True Rune user, but she ended up using me for her own gains. I
believed her lies. When I was no longer useful to her, she told me she was
going to enslave my mind with glee. I tried to stop her, but her sword with the
Sovereign Rune inside, stopped my rune from working. I was trapped, and
enslaved, just as she promised. She used me to sacrifice thousands upon
thousands of people to the demon rune, a crime I can never forgive her for.”
This is pretty heavy stuff, readers! Still, any enemy of
Windy’s is an ally of ours!
Issue 20:
Windy and Yuber slain! Aldea falls!
The capitol has fallen my friends, and that means only one
thing: it’s time to pack up our toys and go home, because this war is WON.
Our forces took the city easily enough thanks to the efforts
of our heroes and strategists. We stormed the city only to be found out by Windy’s
“Rune of the End” a rune capable of powerful destructive force. We pressed on into
the city, found Windy atop the Castle, and engaged her in battle. Yuber was
there too, but the pair of them were no match for our combined powers. The battle
ended in our favor, and two of this world’s greatest villains were out to the
sword at last.
It’s a great victory not only for us, but for all people who
love peace.
Special Edition 17:
Grant returns to Union army!
After many battles, this friend of the Union army heroes has
returned to our cause, raising the spirits of those closest to him. His rune
was in its “traitor” stage and tried to even kill him when he refused it, but
the power of the 108 stars united to save Grant’s life, and helped change the
rune into its ‘friendship’ stage once more. Leave it t o our heroes to think of
something like that!
