Imperial Prognosticator

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The Principalty of Avanil

The Archduchy of Boeruine

Life and Protection of Avanalae

Avanil and Boeruine in war

The celebration of Day of Rebirth is growing less important as the time passes. It seems that Anuirean people have more important things to care about. At any time, they could be sent away to fight for ideals unknown and die without glory or valor.

The Spring Mustering of Avanil became more important than Day of Rebirth this year. However, young, recently crowned Prince Avan didn't even wait for the fresh troops to muster. Expecting sure victory after civil war in Boeruine, Prince Kendrik Avan marched his powerful army north to attack his nemesis. Two great armies invaded Boeruine. Avanese general, Alaran Steele, crossed Elfwash River into the rural part of Boeruine, while Prince himself lead his portion of army through the mountain pass known as Bloodwash after Rhuobhe's defeat.

Coincidence or not, young Archduke Aerin IX Boeruine ordered that civil defense programs be started in some parts of Boeruine. The people of Boeruine were trained into capable warriors when the Avanese army arrived, and proved crucial in the battle.

It is said that Prince Kendrik was so sure of his victory that he didn't even take his sister, Aubrae, an accomplished Wizard, to the battle. This proved his fatal mistake. As Alaran Steel occupied the province of Bacaele, the first sign of counter-attack came. Enchanted with powerful magic of Arlen Innis, Alaran's best troops left his side and joined the defenders. Soon after this, Boeruine army attacked the occupation force in Bacaele, dealing them a crushing defeat. Both Boeruinean and surviving Avanese soldiers claim that Archduke outmaneuvered Alaran Steele in almost every part of the battlefield. The conversation between two generals was written down by the Blood Bard who related to us this tale of Battle of Bacaele:

Alaran Steele approached Aerin Boeruine alone and without hostile intent. He bowed as he came before the Archduke. "My Lord, your men fought well today and I congratulate you. I also wish for peace and do so swear that my men will not set foot upon your soil without your say. I am sure that the Prince has already arranged the compensation and that it will be delivered shortly. I apologize for the loss of life on both sides and promise it will not occur again."

Archduke Aerin Boeruine responded as honorably. "Lord Steele, I accept your pledge on your honor. I do not hold this reckless and unprovoked assault against you. You save served your liege lord for good or ill. On fulfilling your duty I commend you. Your army is free to leave the field and return to Avanil. I hope we have all learned a valuable lesson here today, I pray the blood that has been spilled was not in vain. Our Lord Haelyn weeps when Anuireans battle Anuireans. I feel Haelyn was with us on this day, for if the outcome of this battle and the life that was lost ensures that peace may reign between Avanil and Boeruine then the sacrifice of our brave soldiers on both sides served a higher purpose and they shall be accepted in the holy realm of our Lord."

The Archduke raised the flag of Haelyn and called for army to cease all hostilities. Boeruine's veterans and the members of civil guard raised their weapons in triumph and loudly hailed. "Long live the Archduke!" Yet, as Avanese soldiers withdrew from the field, there were no cheers of scorn or hatred, nor was there any mocking against the defeated foe. The officers of Boeruine, some of them paladins like the Archduke, keep the men in check and Boeruinean army silently paid respect to the Avanese soldiers in retreat. An occasional shout was heard from the members of the civil guard, but they were swiftly silenced. Archduke Aerin Boeruine raised his personal flag in salute to his opponent, the Wolf of Boeruine and that Lion of Haelyn on a green and blue background, the forest and the sea of Boeruine.

The reinforcements from Diemed arrived too late, but still they could form another invasion army, and the province of Bloodwash was still occupied. However, for reasons unknown, the Avanese army retreated. The Boeruinean army was joined by priests from Northern Imperial Temple of Haelyn, but they too were too late.

It is said that the Archduke, a paladin of Haelyn, never rested until each wounded was taken care for, doing as much work as every othe healer.

Conflict of state and religion in Elinie

Duke Gaelin Elinie is one of the rare people who ended up on the loosing side in a great war but emerged from it more powerful than before. Appointed regent of the conquered part of Elinie by Lord Ximrill who not so long ago terrorized Osoerde, Duke Gaelin Elinie remained in power after the defeat of his liege lord and Baron Gavin Tael. Soon after the war ended, he managed to take over whole Elinie from Daouta family, and even seemed to have good relations with Life and Protection of Avanalae, the state religion of Elinie.

The illusions of peace and prosperity in Elinie shattered when the conflict between Duke Elinie and his state religion erupted. For reasons unknown, Duke Elinie demanded that recently mustered Knights of Avanalae leave Elinie. High Hierophant Miara refused to remove her troops from Elinie and the conflict began. Duke took no hostile actions yet, but Miara's priests who preached on the streets in settlement all over Elinie were peacefully sent back to their temples by Duke's constables, and it is rumored that Duke Gaelin Elinie had a very heated argument with emissary of the Life and Protection of Avanalae.

Soon after the conflict began, rumors about the Duke started circulating among the population of Elinie. According to those rumors, Duke Gaelin Elinie works for the Gorgon and Chimaera. Some people claim that Miara has the letter that proves these rumors and will soon use them to discredit the Duke.

High Hierophant Miara, young but determined woman. She spends a lot of time and effort aiding the poor of Elinie, healing the sick and wounded together with other healers of her church.

War of words in Ghiere

In Ghiere, a province of Ghoere, priests of Haelyn and Cuiraecen took to the streets, preaching about their doctrines and trying to attract more followers. The campaigns soon turned into preaching against each other, but Baron's guards did their job well and prevented physical conflict. People of Ghiere feel that priests of Haelyn's Aegis were more persuasive.

Attention all,

In consequence of a requirement from Caer Diem, the Government of Diemed is now seeking persons with extensive knowledge in the matters of the undead, specifically those persons who have in the past, whether by virtue or by art, laid to rest these troubled souls. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the Lost, and demonstrable ability in their destruction. Qualified persons should address correspondence to #2 Mallory Place, Aerele.

Talinie expands		Minor skirmish in Thurazor The Elfwars seem to be at halt, but certainly not the hostilities between the Elves and Goblins. A small party of Ghallie Sidhe that infiltrated the Falling Timber were confronted by Goblin guards. Stories tell of great Elven magic decimating the numbers of Goblin law enforcers in the province. The Goblins have been dealt another, although minor, stunning defeat.
Supreme Hierarch Thuriene Donalls, also the Thane of Talinie, performed an investiture ceremony and expanded her realm to include the provinces known as Helmshaven and the Gorge. Nobles all over Anuire seem happy that the Colony of Talinie is expanding into Five Peaks.