| Cherryville, 10.03.1000 Problems of the former Welfern continue... Having confirmed that Margel and other ex-provinces of Welfern showed no reaction to Asahina's annexation of Shio Island, the Harran Empire began an invasion of the city of Kororat in southwestern Marcellus. At the same time, the Calcite army entered the cities of Elise and Neft, located on the far side of Haulia Bay, presumably for "protection against the Harran invasion." Regardless of how this conflict turns out, the fact that Queen Lunamaria did not come to the aid of her own aunt will undoubtedly serve as a cause for new conflicts within the territory of the former empire. The Asuguhu Threat Unlike mercantile Asahina, the leadership of the Harran Empire is represented by a class of privileged warlocks who forcibly convert the population of defeated countries into undead under their control, making the fight against them less a matter of colors on the world map than a matter of life and death. After the fall of Larsidan, there remains only one buffer between Asuguhu and the Harran Empire — the city-state of Tung. How long it will hold out is unknown to anyone, but given the current state of affairs, its defeat is inevitable. Did you know... Kisa Sorae, the Lunar Diva, the Pearl of Asuguhu — is she not only a magnificent singer, dancer, and songwriter but also a music composer? This means that all of her songs were created entirely and completely by her intellect, and moreover, demand for her instrumental compositions has recently been growing — not because listeners have grown tired of her wondrous voice, but because both versions evoke completely different feelings. Golden Rain On the seventh day, a collapse occurred in one of the royal gold mines; those affected received compensation ranging from 500 to 5,000 rems, depending on the severity of injuries sustained. The Faris Record Book Is Back in Action The burned records of the Faris record book caused visitors to lose interest in it, but it seems that melancholy period is now behind us — new enthusiasts of challenges have resumed operations at this unique venue. You, dear reader, can contribute: the road to Faris takes just 4 hours, with autocoach departure times at 8:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, and 16:00. Code — Friendship Say the code word "Friendship" at any capital-city store, fill out this section, hand the newspaper to the employee, and receive a 25% discount on your order. The promotion applies once through the 20th inclusive! >>>Section to be filled out<<< Name: ___________ Who do you respect most in Asuguhu: ___________ Who, in your opinion, is the most beautiful person in the world: ___________ What is your favorite color: ___________ Name your favorite dish among those you've had the chance to try in Asuguhu restaurants: ___________ Which of the nine cities of the kingdom appeals to you most: ___________ What type of weapon is your favorite: ___________ What do you think about Asuguhu: ___________ How do you feel about foreigners who have obtained citizenship: ___________ Why did you join the guild you are currently in: ___________ Purianism Recently, a movement of Purianists has been growing in the world, founded on the ideals of the nineteenth monarch of Margel — Purian es Diesr Arual. The proposals of the Purianists for changing society vary, and today many ideas surpass even what the emperor advocated in their extremism; for example, one prominent figure of this movement proposed the death penalty for marital infidelity. For now, the influence of this movement in Asuguhu is minimal, but it cannot be said in advance what this will lead to in the future... Quotes from Asuguhu Residents Mazzard has begun collecting quotes from the country's residents, so if you, dear readers, have something to share with us — we await you. |