Rathnir Today Volume II

Rathnir Today Volume II is the second edition of Rathnir Today. It was published on November 16, 2020.

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Special thanks to our journalist Carpicious. Without you, Rathnir Today would not be what it is today.

Fools Gold
Over the endless terracotta of the Western Mesa, one can look from the high walls of the Great Barrier and see the stripped mines in the ground below. Beyond the red sands, one can witness the sun fall below the horizon. An era of Uldurashan might has come to an end.

On November 3rd, 2020, Uldurash sounded the trumpets of war after a week of failed negotiations and meetings between them and the nation of Bardonia who had been caught stealing gold in the Zaalfyr Province and was subsequently fined 100,000 coins. The declaration caused a wave of support from foriegn volunteers for both sides. Uldurash, reminiscent of the "Dalatran Ring" war tactic, Built a wall around the capital of Bardonia. For the next several days, both sides, geared and standing ready, stared off daring the other to attack first in what would later be called the "Staring War". Overhead, phantoms of the Spirits of War circled, eager for death and blood to be drawn. In this tense standoff, WhiskeyKnight and Wurmbo thought it so romantic that they were married on the battlements. Meanwhile, soldiers from both sides began fishing in a nearby pond, taunting each other and competing. While this went on, an Uldurashan warroir was caught, and in a panic, Uldarash started the battle with a volley of arrows. What commenced was a complete annihalation of the Uldarash army. Their casualties mounted and were eventually forced to surrender. A counter-attack by Bardonia led to the sacking of Sanctuary in the heart of Uldurash. Uldurash, disheartened and beaten, surrendered. Not only was Uldurash forced to give up the Zaalfyr province of the mesa, but huge swathes of land deep in Uldurash. Palovina itself seceded from Uldurash and reformed into the Kingdom of Paloro. Uldurash's government went through massive reforms as well. Overall, this conflict saw a sudden and brutal collapse of Uldurash, and only time will tell if they ever get back on their feet. Bardonia, on the other hand, has entered a golden age like no other, and with their newfound prestige, opened up the mesa for all. Who knew such a result would come from a foolish mining incident over such trivial, soft metal.