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1/1/02: Happy New Year! The storms have slowed progress of all the major armies, although we believe X-mas celebration had something to do with it as well. Chaos did continue to dominate even in the storms, 3 separate ork raids were turned back in the End of World Mountains. However, a group of black eagle troops were nearly overran by some grey lizardmen. Ork troops still have the northern chaos outpost surrounded and a few Raven units are entrenched near the damaged chaos bunker.
The Space Wolves also continued their assault on the Ice Elves. This time the wolves actually broke into the small village. The Ice Elves have begun an orderly withdrawl from the village. The wolves as of yet have not pursued. The wolves also began an assault on the pirate isle. However, the wolves main transport ship was assaulted by a large pirate galley. Winged small crafts used by the wolves helped sink the pirate galley, but all three of the winged crafts were seen crashing into the ocean.
12/19/01: New items and rules
Storms have hit all parts of the glaciers of WestWorld. This seems to be most concerning to the wolves, chaos, and the Dark Eldar forces who have all but lost communication with their spelljamming vessels
Chaos battled two separate units of diredead last night and successfully destroyed both of them. Another 120 undead fell at the hands of chaos. Minimal Chaos losses were reported. However, chroniclers report one of the Chaos warriors was seen carried off by the major of the undead units. This warrior was later seen in a phantasmal form under the command of the diredead. It was also noted that one of the leaders of the diredead was destroyed by the chaos units.
12/12/01: The Chaos space marines finished off a week of close confrontations, by repelling an assault by the creatures of the Grey Swamp. The creatures werent overly tactical and that lack of guidance cost them a victory. Raven bandits attempted to coordinate an attack with the rather slow and dumb monsters, but that didnt take form. What's more the Lizardmen were unable to cutoff reinforcements from the south. As a result nearly 20 Grey ogres and 10 Swamp Trolls fell to the Chaos bunker. Heavy damage was reported to the bunker and nearly 40 Chaos and Black Eagle troops fell in the battle. Another 10 Ogres, 10 Trolls and some 15 Raven bandits were seen in the area, but never took part in the battle. The slow moving column of Grey Lizardmen is now on the outskirts of the bunker, so another attack is likely early next week. However, Chaos and Eagle Troops have moved into the area and the force is well over 100 strong with at least 2 large war machines and 4-5 leaders of the Chaos faction.
In other news, the Space Wolves are once again on the move. Troops are moving to assault the Ice Elven Village, to reinforce the patrol near the Ice Dwarven village, and to sail toward the East Coast Pirates - Pirate Isle. Development continuous all over the Highland region and numerous wolf and Highland patrols have been seen scouring the countryside.
12/10/01: Another weekend of havoc, Chaos fought tooth and nail against another horde of undead. Again nearly 100 undead swarmed the beachhead, but once again they were repelled by the forces of Chaos. Chaos also was attacked by Raven bandits near the Freelands. The Hit and Run tactics of the bandits proved disasterous for the legionaires of the Black Eagle barony, but the troops of Chaos held firm.
The Space Wolves were also on the war path. The wovles moved within a few hundred yards of the Ice Elven village. The Ice Elves are preparing to defend the village from inside. They hope the narrow paths will slow down the metal monsters and the cover will protect them from the horrible weaponry of the wolves.
The Ice Dwarves on the otherhand were not willing to wait to be destroyed. A patrol of Ice Dwarves launched an assault on a small recon of Space Wolves. However, another patrol of wolves was able to arrive before more dwarves could join the fight. There was no clear victor, but the dwarves lost nearly 30 warriors and the wolves only lost 6.
12/7/01: Last night the Dark Eldar pushed deeper into the Spine Mountains. In a bloody battle with one of Westworld's most powerful Gargoyle Matrons, a huge force a Dark Eldar forcefully took yet another great mineral deposit. Estimates indicate the Dark Eldar lost nearly 40 warriors and 1 great machine, but the loss was worth the gain.
12/5/01: The chaos forces withstood another attack by the diredead. Chaos has been trying ferverously to make head way on Glacier's Isle, but the diredead seem to come in limitless numbers. Chaos lead a surprising charge from a great offensive plateau. This allowed chaos to slow down nearly 200 undead. These troops would have arrived on the beachhead in time to aide troops from the North and West. However, Chaos still lost considerable numbers and is now in a bad situation. Nearly, 1000 undead have been sited near Torn and Born. Some of these are gearing up for a marine expedition to pursue the barbarians who escaped. With Raven and the Orks attacking all over the Chaos Eastern Front, it is impossible to believe Chaos will be able to staff a large enough force to hold off the Island for long.
12/3/01: The forces of chaos, dark eldar, and the space wolves all continued maneuvers in their respective homes over the weekend. More undead continue to pour over Glacier Island. Orks continue to threaten the Chaos empire in the North and Raven continues to make headway in the Freelands. The wolves continue to grow their empire by building more camps, outposts, and civilizations. Reports indicate the wolves are prepared to launch a sea invasion of Pirates Isle. The East Coast Mariners have been trying to roust these pirates for over twenty years. The dark eldar have return to their bases after a successful raid on the Barak Dwarves.
11/28/01: The Chaos empire staved off a total losing week, by destroying a horde of undead on Glacier Isle. Nearly 200 undead were destroyed by the slowly advancing Chaos forces. However, reports indicate 2 of the chaos war machines were destroyed while many others lay smoking and torn open on the battlefield. Reports also indicate nearly 20 members of the chaos force were slain in battle. Reporters indicate the other members are receiving medical/magical treatments and repairs of the war machines are underway. Reports indicate more chaos troops are moving to hold the beach head as this unit advances on the Ice Witch Keep.
In other areas, the chaos forces seem to be pulling out of the Southern Freelands. Freeland Alliance forces indicate the chaos troops are packing up supplies from their southern camp and have begun moving West into Black Eagle territory.
Chaos forces are once again dealing with the threat of Orks to the North. 3 large war machines and a unit of 30 chaos troops moved to intercept a fast moving column of ork chariots.
Inside information indicates the Black Lord is considering termination of his alliance with the Chaos faction. The Black Lord has been unpleased with the slow movement of the Freeland battles. Proof to this claim, may lay in the construction of defensive walls around Blacksport, Eagle Stronghold, and Crossroads. Unfortuantely for the Black Lord, his troops are still trying to quell rebellion near the Tapi village and now need to worry about another faction of the Diredead.
11/26/01: Much action occurred during our long absence. The Space Wolves won another conviencing battle against the Ice Elves. The 3rd patrol of elves fled without confrontation. Both the Ice Dwarves and the Ice Elves are fortifing their positions in hopes of defending against the grey tide.
The Dark Eldar struck a Spine Mountain Convoy. Only a few Dwarven veterans escaped the raid. The dwarven caravan was captured. The Dwarves were also assaulted by Broken Moon Goblins. This battle kept reinforcements from the area of the convoy.
Chaos troops lost the bridge to Claimsport last night to an ambush raid by Grey Swamp Lizardmen. Only a single Black Mage escaped the slaughter of what appeared to be endless numbers of lizardmen. The Bridge Capture now severs a few units of Chaos from the balk of the army. Claimsport, Palga, and Tanglewood forces have already begun to move to occupy the area. It is assumed Raven will conduct another raid to slow down further assistance.
Another dwarven caravan was ambushed in the night. This one was only a few miles from the merchant town of AnvilFire. The few dwarves that survived the ambush state blood wolves(6 legged hounds of hell) and blood imps(tiny goblinlike demonkin) attacked the camp. The caravan was able to escape but was later found charred and splintered up the trail. It is believed Von Horn the rebal vampire count was responsible for the attack.
Born was able to turn back the first tide of undead on Glacier Isle, but is unlikely the villagers will be able to hold out for long. Reporters indicate the barbarians are packing up the town supplies and preparing to leave the island. Some 800 barbarian warriors have already be lost to the diredead. Streams of undead continue to billow from the Glacier Mountains and the Ice Witch Keep.
Reports have arrived stating a group of diredead have taken some farmlands near Tapi and the Athel Lauren. Black Eagle Troops are moving to verify the claim.
The VampireCounts of Ritterlich have been somewhat successful in defending the human villages from the pending waves of the mummy king. Stephen Von Kruger has determined the only way to defeat the diredead is to close the rift that the creatures use to enter the plan of life. He has learned that the ring capable of this task may lie in the hands of The most powerful reaper, Lord War!
11/21/01: The battle for the Freelands may have begun last night. Only a few days after Raven bandits assaulted a convoy of Black Eagle troops, Chaos/Eagle units deployed to recon the land. This move was anticipated by the Raven Alliance. Claimsport and Palga Troops moved to intercept recon units to prevent them from aiding in a evening raid by Grey Lizardmen. The first battle forced a small recon unit of Eagle Troops into a corner. 7 Eagle Troops were killed, but not before 10 Claimsport militia went down. The second battle went against the Freelanders, but may have been a blow to the Chaos troops as well. A group of Halfling Scouts lead 2 columns of Palga militia into a fight with a small group of Eagle troops. However, another unit of eagle troops and a fierce force of Chaos marines arrived to aid in the battle. In a display of magic and fire, the Palga Troops were reduced to 50% and retreated from the battlefield. Only 7 Eagle Troops had been killed, but a huge loss for Chaos was suffered in the final moments of battle - The huge Demon creature, that seemed to have died a few months ago, but somehow managed to stave off death, died!
As reports of the evening battle and any other skirmishes reach us we will carry them forward.
11/19/01: NOTICE NEW RULES: Troop, training, income expenditures have been revised

The wolves are on the prowl again. The Space Wolves have begun their assault of the Ice Elven Pine forest. The first border skirmish resulted in a total route of the Elven forces. The wolves suffered only minimal injuries while the elves lost about 20. 2 other Elven patrols have engaged more Wolf units. It is likely the Elven Village of Ice Vale will fall to the Wolves by early next week.
11/17/01: 3 Dwarven units battled to the last man against huge numbers of undead on glacier island. The dwarves had apparently won the battle and started warring amongst themselves(dark/rock dwarves) when another huge unit of undead swarmed them and eliminated the remainder of the dwarves. The huge undead unit is now moving toward the Chaos Marines.
Speaking of the Chaos army, Raven has managed to break up the forces holding the bridge at AA16 and now large skirkmishes are breaking out in the Black Eagle/Chaos fighting units. Chaos also has its hands full in the far North as a large unit of Orks from the End of World tribe has once again moved toward the Chaos outpost.
More bad news for Glacier Island as Torn has all but fallen to the Diredead lord, Famine. 600undead both human and goblinoid continue to assault the village and are preparing to move on to Born. The barbarians continue to fight bravely, but each man lost is another warrior for their enemy.
11/16/01: Small Skirkmishes continue along the Elven border of the Athel Lauren. Elven reporters indicate small to medium size raiding parties comprised mostly of gnolls, goblins, and hobgoblins have been forging into the woods. Investigations have dug up a new power struggle in the mountains. The elves indicate Karic Von Horn - a rebel Vampire Count - has taken up refuge in the Spine Mountains.
The Space Wolves are once again moving. After spending some time maneuvering fresh troops onto Crystal Isle, the wolves are now pressing toward the Ice Elven/Dwarven villages.
Fierce fighting continues in most regions of the world. Areas hit the hardest include Hakir, Ritterlich, Glacier Island, and Oskura. Rumors have also surfaced indicating Pestilence has returned to WestWorld. The only diredead lord to be defeated has brought a new army to the land. It is possible that Westworld will be destroyed by these undead monsters.
11/13/01: The Chaos Marines had a night of battles. A small convoy from their huge HQ was ambushed on its route to other developments. As a result, 23 Legioners were killed by an elite unit of Raven Bandits. The Chaos marines reacted fast enough to save the day by sending reinforcements from the HQ and the nearby battlecamp. The Chaos Marines were also assaulted again by the huge hordes of undead. Nearly 40 Chaos related troops fell in a huge 2 front battle. Both sides took a front in a extremely costly battle. Chaos will have its hands full on Glacier Island as many more undead are pouring from the mountainside. Also, a huge column of greenskins is moving toward the festering pit in the North.
11/11/01: Wars continue to ravage WestWorld. Intense fighting continues in the Far NorthWest between the Chaos empire and the realms of the dead. Intense fighting also continues in Oskura and Ritterlich. The Athel Elves are having border skirkmishes with gnolls and goblins, The Spine Mountain clans are in yet another horrible battle with the Night Goblins. It seems as if the world is falling into another century of war.
11/06/01: The Dark Eldar have begun to move. The evil forces have all but eliminated the dark elves from the glacier region and have begun to move into the vacated buildings. In addition a large convoy of dark eldar was seen gathering with a group of goblins near the Spine Mountains. It is likely the dark eldar and the goblins will work to eliminate the dwarven powerhouse clans of AnvilFire and StoneForge. Almost in anticipation of an attack the Elves of the Athel Lauren, who are currently under strife from a large band of gnolls and goblinoids, have begun to build a fortifing wall to block off a dark eldar advance.
In other news, the vampire counts have had some success against the Reaper Lord, plague, and his mummy armies. However, as the diredead grow closer to the human cities of Ritterlich and the Empirette, the vampire counts have little time to score a big victory before Plague's numbers double yet again.
Reports have just reached the mainland indicating Lord War has begun an assault on the Nobles and Samurai Lords of Oskura.
11/01/01: ATTENTION - check the rules page for a rule update!
10/31/01: A warning to all Generals -- Winter is coming fast. Garrison recommends stockpiling now because dropships will be limited in the winter months.
The Chaos Marines are once again deployed on Glacier Isle. After a long battle with over 150 undead, the chaos marines achieved a small beachhead. Now they must hold this beachhead against huge odds. Reports indicate large numbers of undead including goblin and dwarven skeletons are massing in the nearby mountains. The mountains, however, are one of Westworld's most rich mineral deposits.
In other news near Glacier's Isle, the barbarians of Torn and Born have also reported minor skirmishes with undead. The official number of undead is impossible to determine, but it could be nearing 1 thousand.
10/20/01: Despite horrible losses, the space wolves have eliminated the undead threat from Crystal Isle. Both the spectre, IciShadows and the Reaper Lord Pestilence have been slain along with some 400 undead warriors. The barbaric stronghold is now in the hands of the wolves. However, the barbaric village was found in ruin by the remaining wolves.
10/14/01: Reports are streaming in from crystal isle, indicating a large battle is currently underway. Over 100 space wolves have assaulted a huge army of undead. It is believed the space wolves are intent on capturing the small stronghold on the island to give them another base of operations. The fighting has been continuing for 2 days.
In other news, the Dark Eldar managed to route another unit of Dark Elves and are now in good shape to force the Dark Elves of Naggoroth from the glacier region.
10/11/01: The Space Wolves have defeated a small unit of undead on Crystal Isle. This unit of undead was only a patrol party, but reports indicate the barbarians of the isle have been slaughtered by IciShadows and lord Pestilence.
Reports indicate Highland has formed a new treaty with the wolves. This treaty signs into action units from the Highland garrison into service under the Wolves and also contributes to the development of a unified nation. Rumor has it Highland is going to assist in the expansionistic nature of the Wolves.
Reports of battles in Hakir have reached as far as Highland. Three Vampire Counts have united to ward off a total domination of undead in Hakir. However, without further assistance it is unlikely that the counts will stop the huge tide that is the mummy armies.
Reports state that the Chaos Lords are moving back onto Glacier island to confront Lord Famine and the Ice Witch. The Barony suggests Chaos has begun developing the Northern expanse in a fashion similar to the Wolves.
As for the Dark Eldar to the South reports indicate battles continue between the Eldar and the Dark Elves.
10/2/01: The Chaos Marines have begun building roadways and bridges to help connect their sprawling empire. Long into the night, blasting could be heard as power iron dragons destroyed rock and dirt.
10/1/01: The Dark Eldar forces staved off certain destruction this weekend, by rapidly deploying their units to intercept the invasion force set off by Dark Elves. The Eldar forces routed 2 huge columns of Dark Elves by flying 4 of the dragon machines over head and blasting the helpless units below. "Without Seige Weaponry those monsters are out of reach, we must turn back declared one of the vile Dark Lords". In another battle, the final ship of the once mighty Corsair fleet was sunk without incident. Using a similar tactic, the Eldar blew the large galley to pieces and watched the scrambling sailors fight over the last docking vessel. The Dark Elf forces did manage to destroy 5 of the dragons during the weekend's battles, including 3 near the Dark Eldar bases. However, the dragons had inflicted so much damage that the column was forced to return to its homeland. After the weekend's toll, the leaders of the Dark Elf forces were seen fleeing toward the fort. The last remaining, warriors mounted a charge to defend their leaders, but with 6 of those powerful dragons in the area it is doubtful these elves will see another day. The Dark Elf forces are have also begun to burn their outposts as they retreat. It is obvious the Dark Elves are done fighting on the mainland.
In other news, reports are arriving of a skaven massacre in Hakir. The new lord Plague has decreed all Skaven slaughtered. This comes only weeks after the skaven had seemingly joined the mummy kings in the assualt on Hakirian Cities. However, more distrubing reports indicate the slaughtered skaven are being risen as more vile undead. Estimates suggest there are now thousands of these creatures. A few of the vampire lords of Ritterlich have begun small border skirkmishes with the undead. The vampire lords are some of the most powerful warriors on Westworld.
Also, we have recieved word that Belwar's Gate has now joined the Alliance of the Trade Federation. The rebals of Tapi are also rumored to have joined this new league.
9/22/01: The Dark Eldar are regrouping in the South while the Dark Elves have begun a huge invasion campaign. This may be an all or nothing war for the dark forces.
In other news, the space wolves continue to mass large amounts of troops near the village of Pax and on the Crystal Isle. Highland has sent peace keepers to the space wolf garrison to negotiate a treaty for Pax.
The lizardmen raids in Quagmire have quelled slightly.
A new treaty has just been ratified by the 2 major ports of the Trade Coast. South Town and Rinans port have signed an alliance of war. Reports indicate the Black Lord, the Warlord, and the Chaos army are all possible targets. Rumors suggest Belwars gate will ratify the treaty within a week.
9/20/01: The space wolves have won their first battle in over a month. The less agressive space wolves finally launched an attack on the Crystal Kingdom to continue their expansionistic plans. Some 50 Crystal Barbarians attempted to stop a near equal size force of space wolves from completing a bridge and beaching on the Crystal Isle. The resulting massacre left all 50 barbarians dead and only 5 or space wolves killed. Large numbers of injuries on the space wolf side were reported however.
In other news, 4 undead lords have now claimed territory in Westworld. The once powerful Ice Witch has joined with a lord known as Famine on Glacier's Isle, an equally powerful Emperor Gould(Former king of the Southern Empirette) has joined with Plague in Hakir, a dominating Lord Erick the Red(former king of the savage red barbaric tribes) has joined a lord War on a full scale assualt of Oskura, and finally IciShadows(once crown prince of the Crystal Kingdom) has joined with a lord Pestilence and will pose a huge threat to the approaching space wolf army on the Crystal Isle.
9/19/01: Reports have indicated that the Chaos Space Marines are once again in control. 4 separate battles were won by Chaos and Black Tyranny troops.
The first battle toook place early yesterday. A large group of the Chaos troops and a unit of beastmen assaulted the Warlord's landing site. After a hard fought battle the warlord's troops withdrew leaving the warcamp in the hands of Chaos. The Warlord's ships were seen sailing back to Warlord Isle.
The second battle involved a column of Palga militia and a few freeland leaders attacking the near defenseless Chaos camp. Only a small unit of space marines defended the camp. However, when the militia attacked a large demon(some say 20-30ft tall) came out of the camp and assualted the warriors. Also another steel monster machine blasted the troops. It still looked as if victory would be in the hands of the militia when the demon fell to countless fireblasts, but the magic proved fruitless against the steel monster and the remaining militia fled.
Another unit of militia waited near the bridge as a unit of some 30 grey lizardmen assaulted. This battle wasnt even close. 4 Black Mages unleashed huge numbers of fireblasts and destroyed most of the lizardmen before then even engaged in battle no chaos losses were noted. The militia returned to the outpost.
The last battle pitted 20 ogres and 5 trolls against a small unit of legioners. The legioners were escorting a supply wagon to the now cutoff troops on the bridge. A valiant defense took place and the legioners fought to the last man to hold the line long enough for the bridge troops to arrive. The remaining ogres and trolls fled when the new troops arrived.
9/12/01: The Chaos Marines are back to their winning ways. A large unit of the Chaos allied beastmen engaged the warlord's beach patrol units just outside of North Pine Vale. The result left only a few of the Warlord's men running for their camp. Reports now indicate that the chaos troops are moving to attack the beach encampment
9/9/01: Reports in the Freelands indicate the militia and the orks fought to a draw. Both sides suffered numerous losses and were forced to retreat from the battlefield. The orks however have since taken up refuge in the druid temple.
In other news, a group of Ice Rock Dwarves meet a small patrol of dark dwarves. While this occurance is normal on glacier island, the unique result needs to be news. After a bloody battle, both sides withdrawing were assualted by their own dead. The resulting slaughter left a total of 12 dark dwarves and 12 rock dwarves slain. Nearly half this number rose yet again to join the newly revived Ice Witch and a skeletal knight known as Famine
Reports from the Black Lord's domain indacte the Chaos Marines are now under attack from the Warlord of the Trade Coast. Results forth coming.
Highland indicates the Space Wolves are once again on the expansionist mindset. Huge numbers of space wolves have deployed all over the North, West and East lands. Highland has alerted its troops just in case. The Space Wolves however appear to be simply growing their developments and have yet to initiate any new conflicts.
9/8/01: The Dark Eldar succesfully defended 2 strikes from the Dark Elves. The beach south of the Dark Eldar landing point was again assualted by Corsairs, but once again the Dark Eldar used powerful floating machines to level the attackers. Meanwhile, a former Dark Elven outpost was attacked. The Drow and Dark Eldar alliance simply got stronger from this battle as nearly 50 Dark Elves fell to the alliance forces. The Dark Elves did manage to down two of the Dark Eldar floating machines, but in all it was a clear victory for the alliance.
9/6/01: Reports just arrived the leaders of Tapi took on a group of Chaos Lords and WON! Chaos has now lost 3 of its last 6 battles and its death toll is rising. In fact, the remaining 4 Chaos warriors were seen hightailing it back to the Northlands. For the moment, the Tapi reballion continues. For a detailed update see the GFB weekend recap.
9/5/01: The Chaos Marines took another loss last night. The rebals of Tapi successfully defended the Tapi village against a few Black Riders and a unit of Chaos. The tough battle seasawed back and forth before the wizards of Tapi finally finished the job. However, 4 of the Chaos Marines were seen moving away from the battlefield as the rebals tried to recoup their losses.
8/31/01: The Dark Eldar fought off a group of Corsairs last night to maintain a slight edge on the glacier. Almost in response, numerous meteors fell from the sky indicating the arrival of more wizards. It looks like the Dark Eldar will be massing for a major strike on the Dark Elves.
In other news, the Freeland forces have engaged a unit of black orks and lyon clan goblins near tanglewood bridge. It is believed the Lyon goblins were headed back to the Druid Temple. Updates will be released as they become available
Ritterlich has reported sighting of odd varieties of undead. These new undead seem to be sentient lifeforms of some sort and are quite powerful.
The lizardmen of Quagmire continue to reap havoc on SwampHaven and the twin villas. It is likely that the lizardmen will spill out onto the fertile plan in the upcoming months. The wood elves of Athel Lauren have begon preparation in case of an invasion.
8/26/01: The Chaos Marines suffered their first lost earlier today. The army was facing four different battles and lost 1. A small unit of strange undead creatures destroyed one of the encampments of the Chaos Marines. Another encampment was lost to a rampaging group of Trolls and Ogres, but the Chaos Marines were able to hold the much needed bridge to defend against flank attacks from the Freelands. Also a large breachhead of barbarians assualted Glacier's Point. The damage to the village was minimal, but the Chaos outpost suffered significant damage. The Chaos forces however repelled the attack and killed over 60 barbarians in the process, including 1 valiant fight where 5 marines killed 20 barbarians to save their own necks. In all, however, these were the most significant loses by this once unstoppable force.
8/12/01: The Chaos Marines maybe in for some rough weather as three different adversaries now face the marines. The freelanders, united under the lead of Raven, have pinned a unit of Chaos faction on blackwater bridge. The warlord also contests the marines for the destruction of his pirate trade. Last, the Northrons are now invading Glacier's Point their winter homeland. How can the army of Chaos stand in the face of these odds?
The Dark Eldar may not have it any better. Huge numbers of Dark Elves are now swarming the glacier ridge. It seems the Witch King is intent on destroying his short lived ally.
In other news, strange forms of undead have been seen in Hakir, the Jade Hills, on Crystal Isle, and on Glacier Isle. Locals speak of 4 armed wraith like skeletons that have the power to control the souls of the dead. Investigations are underway to confirm these rumors.
8/7/01: The Chaos Marines are moving into the Freelands and the Tapi Valley. It is obvious the Warlord is looking for the Northron Sailing Ships. His crews have deployed in the cold North to begin assaulting the Chaos Marines.
8/05/01: The Dark Eldar as the Southern wizards have been called have forced the hordes to retreat. It looks like all three groups of wizards are now in good shape to take over the areas they landed in. A battle between drow and dark eldar vs dark elves also took place and the dark eldar took out a powerful unit of cold one knights. The Dark Elves have responded by sending numerous units to the battle area
The Space Wolves have finished off the barbarians on the main land. Another Crystal Kingdom outpost fell to the wolves early today. Only 4 wolves were slain while 20 or so barbarians fell and another 6 or so surrendered. This leaves the wolves in position to invade the Crystal Isle and begin pressing South and West
8/04/01: Attention Generals: New options for income and defense upgrades exist
The Space Wolves are once again on the move. This time the wolves have surrounded another Crystal Kingdom Outpost. The wolves are also moving a group of units South toward Pax and The Jade Hills.
7/31/01: The NorthWest is clear for the taking. Reports have just arrived from Highland indicating the Space Wolves have destroyed the small unit of orks and have captured the 1st of 2 Crystal Kingdom outposts. In 2 small fire fights the wolves lost only 13 men while enemy forces lost 50. Reports of the gargoyle cleansing are now in. The Space Wovles have eliminated the threat. Only 6 wolves lost their lives to the 11 gargoyles. The Cave is also rumored to be rich in resources and will serve as a mineral source for the wolves
7/30/01: The Dark Wizards in the South repeled the first wave of Oskurian Horde. A surprising alliance with Black Moon Goblins assured the evil ones a victory over the hordes. Nearly 100 of the horse riders found themselves at hells gate. Another band of 50 is awaiting its fate. A new group of the riders has departed the warfort intent on avenging their brothern.
Reports have arrived indicating a small band of adventurers has slain Casald, the goblin lord. Reports indicate the goblins broke up fighting to ally with a band of Black Orks under the now huge war banner of the End of World Mountains. Both the Lyons and Butcher clan goblins have joined the End of World orks. This means some 1000 greenskins, now allied, are poised to attack the Freelands, the Space Wolves and the Chaos Marines.
Reports also indicate Raven has agreed to become the military leader for the Freelands. This is the first alliance in over 30 years in this region. The local militias are readying themselves for the Black Lord and Chaos alliance. Reports suggest Raven has also called in a few favors and has local bands of ogres and swamp trolls flocking to his banner. This mismatch unit of bandits, creatures, and poorly trained farmers probably wont stand a chance against either the Chaos troops or the End of World Orks, but its the only hope the Freelanders have.
Black Lord Spies indicate the Choas wizards have successfully allied with the beastmen of the mountains. This will bring mineral wealth to the Chaos empire as well as more expendable troops. Reports indicate the marines are moving to engage the Northrons, the rebals of Tapi and the Freelanders. In response, a group of pirate gallies was seen headed North. It seems the Warlord is missing his fishing shipments already.
7/25/01: The barony battle report has just arrived. The seige in the North is over. The Ork and Goblin army are in full retreat. After a long night of battle the Chaos wizards pulled off the victory. The seige put some damage on the structure, but reports indicate repairs have already begun. A few wizards and demons were slain by the ork mob, but the ork toll was huge- nearly 50 goblins and 20 orks were scattered over the battle field - including an ork chariot, boar riders and wolf riders. The hard hitting Stone Trolls were also slain, but the bulk of the goblin archers and the seige engines managed to escape the field of battle.
7/22/01: The space wolves have recovered from their loss. The wizards in the NE have struck 2 victories. The 5 pesky gargoyles have been elminated. Only 3 wizards were lost in the confrontation. However, the unit reports a small lair of the creatures within miles of their location. Also, the wizards inflitrated the meeting of goblin leaders and successfully slew the monsters. The slaying cost 6 wizards lives, but served its purpose. The goblin army that was massing immediately broke up in chaos. Many of the goblin clans began fighting themselves, others surrendered to the wolves, and still others fled into the mountains. With these victories the wolves have placed themselves in a great position to take over the NE.
The large ork force that was gathered near the Chaos wizard outpost has assualted the compound. Huge seige engines pounded the barracks through the daylight hours. As evening approached the first charge was signaled. Out of nowhere a band of Ork boar riders assualted the Southern end of the compound. A large unit of goblin wolf riders and a chariot assualted the main gate. Just after dusk the main force of ork troops assualted the compound. Stay tuned for full details as they become available.
7/11/01: Reports of a massacre in the mountains are streaming in. Highland scouts indicate a small unit of wizards were ambushed by a group of gargoyles. The savage creatures dropped from the rocky peaks right onto the unexpecting Space wolves as the wizards are now known as. The result was a horrible bloodshed. In only of few moments the 8 wizards lay on the ground and only one of the five beasts was downed. 3 others were wounded and the last never even left the mountain peaks. Without their high powered magic wands the wizards arent very tough. The wizards seemed to survive the initial attack, but as they began to stir the savage gargoyles ripped them apart.
Almost as a result of the attack numerous fireballs were seen all over the northern skies as huge numbers of these wizards began appearing all around the area.
7/8/01: Reports of a large gathering of Wizards near the Glacier Cliff are streaming in. The Wood Elven Waywatchers and Glade Guard have moved to intercept the Wizards in case of an invasion. Reports are also arising of a potential alliance between the High Elves of Qualin and The Wood Elves of Athel Lauren.
Reports of a small conflict are coming in from the Freelands. It seems that Casald and Raven met to discuss a possible alliance in the face of the large gathering of greenskins to the North and the wizards and Black Legions to the East. The meeting however did not go as planned and the two warbosses ended up fighting with one another. Losses on both sides are said to be minimal however.
Freeland militia units are organizing in case of an ork or Black Legion invasion. It is doubtful that these small, poorly armed units will stand much of a chance against either of the huge forces a massing against them.
The Trade Coast continues to prepare its units for warfare against the Black Empire and the Chaos Marines. Rumor has it that shipments of Ice Fish are now 2 weeks late and it is believed that the Chaos marines have taken over Glacier's Point and have interuppted the fish trade.
Late last night a loud explosion was heard over the NorthWestern Ice plains. Rumor has it that a group of enraged beastmen successfully destroyed one of the wizards golems. The rumor is unconfirmed since the Chaos wizards own the entire Northern Expanse.

A Second Warning goes out to East and West lake inhabitants -- SummerTide begins next week.

A Warning goes out to all Southern Glacier inhabitants(although these would be DRow, Dark Elves, and the new wizards) that the Oskurian hordes have landed and are now marching in various directions intent on rape, pileage and plounder.
7/1/01: SouthTown is preparing defenses in anticipation of a Black Lord invasion force. After the alliance with the wizards now known as Chaos Marines, SouthTown and other towns of the Trade Coast have begun prepartions for defenses. The area is a huge merchant market and would be a prime target for any formidable force. The Black Lord would have attacked the area alone had rebellions in his grasslands not detained his forces.
Large numbers of Ork and Goblinkind continue to roam throughout the End of World mountains. Travellers are urged to stay away from the region.
War drums can now be heard from the Quagmire swamps, indicating the annual savage ride of the lizardmen maybe starting a little early. Both West and East Lake prepare for the onslaught.
Kalshire is plagued with Skavenblight. The dreaded ratmen have spread their hordid disease throughout the Ritterlich and Hakir kingdoms. The fell creatures maybe inflicting the sewers as far North as Belwar's Gate.
Rumors have surfaced in the Jade Kingdom indicating some weird creatures have been spotted hatching from grotesque pods that fell from the stars a week ago.
StoneForge indicates a Dwarven patrol to the outer ridge has not reported and may have been the victim of a wizard attack. The Dwarves also report a Kutar war galley is headed toward mainland. The Oskurian hordes will probably arrive next week and begin their annual Blood Ride at Summer's Dawn.
6/27/01: There will be feasting in Highland tonight. A peace treaty was signed with the wizards of the North allowing all Highlanders and the wizards equal free passage and trade. This came just a few hours after the wizards eliminated 2 goblin wartowns that had been plaguing the Highland grasslands for months. Eventhough the goblin leaders and about 1/2 of their numbers fled into the surrounding mountains. Little damage was inflicted upon the wizards. It is possible this wizards are emmisaries from the GODS, sent down to battle the Evil Wizards to the West and South!
6/26/01: A powerful Ork Lord has organized a huge army of humanoids at the End of the World mountains. Freelanders are terrified that the warboss may move against them. However, current reports show the Orks are headed both East and West and may be more intent on colliding with the evil wizards.
Rumor has it that the Elven nations are preparing for an invasion by the Evil wizards. One source suggests Elven spies overheard talk of alliance between the Dark Elves of Naggoroth and the powerful Wizards in the South.
Vampire Lord Tepes Trajan has challenged his brothern to form alliances to deal with the pending threat of Skaven and Undead in Ritterlich and Hakir.
Notice to all inhabitants of Quagmire: The Summer tide is coming. This time usually brings a war rage into the lizardmen clans.
6/25/01: Well, it looks as if the wizards aren't as tough as once believed. The goblin horde seemingly scared the wizards. The 2 death machines retreated from the forming goblin horde before the eyes of the Highland paladins. However, Highland believes this action is strategy and not fear. The wizards were later seen building just outside the goblin formation. Also late in the night many more fireballs from the stars were seen in that same area. Highland has reason to believe that very soon a large battle between the wizards and the 2 goblin wartowns will be staged.
6/24/01: Freemen Reporters state a large body of orks and goblins have gathered to the North of End World Gap. This body of orks and goblins seems well organized and numerous forts and keeps have been spotted. A band of this clan has traveled Westward to possibly engage the wizards that are now making a keep of their own.
6/19/01: Reports have returned from the battle at the Southern outpost. Once again, the wizards destroyed the Black Eagle troops. However, almost 1 full regiment was able to flee from the battlefield to report. "We had them beat, we were losing a lot of men, but my regiment was held in reserve to clean up the mess. Disaster struck... Another unit of the wizards came from the pass, this one had a huge 15' tall golem with it. The golem fired magical bolts(something like flaming orche jelly) that turned my men into puddles. This seemed to inspire the remaining troops at the outpost. 20 of our men fell in a few short seconds. We retreated, and we're gunned down as we ran. They have no honor and will kill for joy... These are our kind of people, we should ally with them to save our troops and turn our attention to other matters.", reported the warwizard in charge of the 2nd regiment.
Reports indicate nearly 80 black legioners, 4 war wizards, and 11 knights were either killed or captured. Reports also state that a few of legioners were fighting with the wizards.
The Black Lord has commanded 4 full regiments, lead by Krane Kuhl to hold its position at the Crossroads gate. The Antipaladin has been instructed to create a wall for defense. This gives evidence to the fact that the lord is willing to part with the Northern expanse, but he is unwilling to lose his holdings in the South.
6/18/01: Highland patrols report the wizards have found the lost keep of Thoraxis. This keep, rumored to be destroyed during the kingdom wars, was once a powerful mithril mine and home to one of the largest dwarf clans. The keep now lies in ruin and is deserted in the mountain pass. Highland patrols report new wizards have landed in the pass. These wizards are building large contraptions that seem to dig the earth and repair the keep. It is possible the wizards are trying to restore the mithril mines.
6/17/01: Reports are coming from the Glacier regions, indicating that the dark elves are moving against the wizards. Reports also indicate that these wizards have surrounded a band of dwarves and are toying with them. Also more fireballs were seen over the Southern skies.
Highland reports a large group of goblins lead by a giant are now heading toward the battlefield to meet the golem. Highland has dispatched a unit of paladins and mages to the region to investigate.
The barony is gearing up for a long battle with the wizards. 2 full units and 2 small groups have surrounded the Southern Outpost and have begun a seige. Near the Eagle Stronghold more barony forces gather. Reports indicate 3 regiments worth of legioners, lead by Krane Kuhl are prepared to move North against the wizards.
6/14/01: Reports are streaming in depicting a grizzly sight in the Northeast. This pretty much confirms that the wizards here are as evil as the ones attacking the barony. A battle took place at sunset on the edge of the Highland hills. 2 full units of goblins were slaughtered at the hands of only 10 or so wizards. Scouts state the wizards continued to slaughter the goblins even after the poor creatures had fled the battlefield. Scouts state that out of the 50 goblins only 6 or so escaped, 4 more were taken prisoner... the rest had fates worse than death. It is reported that about 10 or so were chained to the hillsides and left to rot in the morning sun or to the evening's wolves. The remaining 30 or so (all killed in the battle) were hung in odd positions from long wooden poles. Possibly a sign to the goblin wartowns to the East.
Other reports are coming in telling of more fireballs from the stars in this region. One scout states that a giant golem landed in the night and is now heading East toward the goblin battlefield. This giant golem matches the description of the same monster that destroyed the Eagle outposts. These wizards must be allies.
Upon hearing this news, Highland officals met to discuss the possiblity of war. As they met, the smaller golem(by no means is it small), moved away from Highland lands and seemed to return to the pass. Officials have reason to believe these wizards will kill the goblins, but may be allies of Highland. This reporter says 'kill them in their sleep, before they get stronger'
6/13/01: The evil wizards North of the barony, struck another victory last night. Again the giant monster that spit rock and light pounded the inhabitants of the outpost. However, reports indicate that the Eagle Knights were able to harm the beast. A black lancer found a way to jam his lance into the creature's rotating legs - this caused the creature to stop moving and become disoriented. However, the outpost was a total loss. 5 black knights and over half of the legioners stationed there were either captured or killed.
Other reports are surfacing of numerous fireballs from the stars. Could this be an all out invasion force? The barony has declared war on the attackers and the stronghold is sending a full 3 regiments to the pass to end this confrontation.
Near the glacier, a patrol from Stone Forge has indicated that similar creatures have been seen exploring the regions near the Forge Mountians. Wood Elves confirm the reports. 6/11/01: Early reports are coming in indicating a take-over of Glacier's Point. These "wizards" from the NW invaded the village just after the summer-leaving so only 20% of the inhabitants were in the village. The "wizards" go by the name of Chaos Marines and have forced the remaining inhabitants to serve some demon gods.
In other news, The city of Sampras witnessed one of the steel golems driving passed its gates. The guards attempted to blast the iron creature with a ballista but it moved too fast. The paladins are on full alert. It is rumored that the "wizards" in this area are peaceful, but this display of power may indicate otherwise. 6/8/01: Reports state a large unit of Black Legioners has formed at the Crossroads. It is assumed the unit will be heading Northward to deal with the loss of the Southern Pass Gate. Units at the Northern Pass Gate have reported similar troops gathering near their positions. Also a group of these "wizards" were seen patroling near Glacier's Point, a nearly defenseless fishery to the far North. These evil "wizards" should be treated as hostiles. 6/7/01: A unit of Highland Elites returned safely from the mountain region. The report was locked, but rumors suggest the Paladins may have a powerful force to reckon with in the North, but the invaders displayed peaceful gestures at this time. 6/6/01: Reports are streaming in of a battle late last night at one of the Black Eagle outposts. "A huge dragon that breathed wierd energies and rock, it tore through the building and killed many of my men", reported the defeated black knight. The black knights are one of the most feared bands of calvary in WestWorld. "Are weapons bounced off their armor... it must have been magic. I hear their troops had a stench like a ghoul and they carried wands that spit molten rock... our armor was useless against it", reported one of the few troops that escaped. Early estimate shows that the outpost has been taken and nearly 20 black legion are dead. Reports state that the dragon was seen leaving Northward early this morning. A Recon of knights and mages has been deployed to investigate. 6/4/01: Black Eagle Barony reports military activity in the region surrounding the Glacier Pass. This is one of the fireball landing sites. The barony has the pass outposts on alert. 5/31/01: Reports of strange ground dragons of metal and steel horsemen have been surfacing in the regions near the fireball landings. One source even says wizards are forming armies in those regions and that the barony and the Highlands are in for war! 5/23/01: The Southern Empire of Hakir has recently seen the number of Lycanthropes and Undead triple. 5/22/01: In three distinct locations, the Glacier region, the Highlands, and the Barony, fireballs from the stars were seen crashing to the ground. Local troops have been dispatched to investigate. Waytravellers are urged to stay clear of the areas.

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