Friday, 25th December 2009 - Merry Avamass Covians
With snow all around and Jack Frost nipping at their noses, Covians, both civilians and soldiers took time out from their daily jobs of work to celebrate Avamass.
 Covians celebrate the lighting of Cove's Avamass illuminations.
With many gifts being exchanged and merry being made one can only hope that this season of good will lasts.Monday, 7th December 2009 - Another Covian Victory
Junior Guardsmen Bersi led a valiant mission into the very jaws of the abyss as part of his quest to become a member of the Arcane Company. Brave Covians supported by their Yewish allies headed to Ilshenar and the dreaded Sorcerer's dungeon there.
Wave after wave of Guardian's spawn were put to the sword, undead, elementals, demons and soul collectors, many of them golden. The famed Arkay Manouvre once again proved decisive against golden balron champions as they spawned around this brave band of warriors.
 Covian and Yewish Guardsmen cleanse the Sorcerer's Dungeon in Ilshenar.
Although the powers of darkness started to take their toll on this patrol the guardsmen involved were able to withdraw from the dungeon with minimal losses and return home to Cove bearing two golden trophies in honour of our Baron.
Another Covian Victory!Friday, 6th November 2009 - A Covian Moongate..!?
Well readers, its happened!!
We're not entirely sure how.. but we have received a 'supposed' blessing in the form of a moongate. Discoveries were made two or so weeks ago when a Covian craftsman, Tiberius, stumbled across the open portal whilst running his daily errands. The alarm was immediately sounded. Was this an attempt by the nearby Orcs to retake Cove once more? Were we facing imminent invasion!? Nothing was certain!
Guardsmen immediately sealed the area off with the expressed order not to let anyone in.. or out. The questionably stable moongate was brought to the highest of Covian affairs, and Commander Morana immediately dispatched Arcanists to inspect the rift. Analyses were made and opinions drafted, but no one dared entered the portal.
It was nay long before other forces in Britannia heard of this breaking news and Commander Avery of the Britannian Army was dispatched to Cove. Upon arrival, he informed the Covian Army that the secret to this moongate opening lay with the Orcs.. and not.. pandas..
Commander Avery and a heavy force of Covian guardsmen ventured to Orc Fort where lay waiting for them was a massive horde of Orcs, consisting of Brutes, Magi and other Orcish warriors who'd not been seen in Covian parts before! Despite a considerable defence from the Orcs, Covian guardsmen were able to storm the Fort, gain supremacy, and solve clues that littered the Fort.
Commander Avery has hailed the opening of this portal as good fortune for the Baronship of Cove, but only time will tell..
 Time will tell..Sunday, 11th October 2009 - 5th Annual Freedom Festival!
Long live the Baron, and thank Avatar for what is now Five Years of Covian Freedom! Today, men and women from around Cove - and indeed the world - gathered in Covetowne to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the town's independence and liberation from the Orcish Occupation. The evening began with Fathers Roland and Hugo of the Covian Church holding mass in the town square. After several confessions and a rousing speech by Father Roland regarding how Cove has, by the grace of Avatar, overcome many obstacles since its liberation, Mass was dismissed.
The Covian Army assembles for the weekly Promotions and Awards Parade.
Moving on, the Grand Imperial Covian Army gathered at the Docks for the weekly Promotions and Awards Parade, with nearly thirty Soldiers, plus Former Command Gregor Eason and Baron Octiovus. Among the night's promotions were Keane Wakfield to Junior Guardsman, and Katryn Wakefield, Jassi Cowin, and Star Summers to Watchman. Watchman Morgar Dyn received a Golden Quill, Commander Morana the Rage of Raaz, and both Officer Cadet Milako and Regular Guardsman Demarian Tel'var the Order of Leadership.
Once this was done, those present returned to the square for a word from the Baron and ex-Commander. The Baron, the Officer Corps, the Army, and the ordinary citizens of Cove were all praised for their extraordinary efforts towards making Cove a safe, successful, and prosperous town.
With the official business of the evening done, guests from Skara Brae, Vesper, Yew, and Trinsic arrived to take part in the celebrations. A market was held outside of the Healers', followed by a Jousting Tournament in the field the of Cove - won by Paps Chuck of Vesper, with Covians coming in second and third. Senior Scout Jenifer Feather then hosted a footrace through the town, with Covians taking the three top positions in a display of athletic superiority. Finally, Scout Corporal Trefynwyd hosted a fishing tournament as the evening wound down.
All in all, the evening has been hailed as a success. The Covian and Vesperian militaries were able to enjoy the evening together despite Yewish demands that Vesperians leave. Let us hope that this is the first of many peaceful evenings, and a sign of future prosperity for Cove.Friday, 25th September 2009 - Baronship and Militia Hunt in Harmony!
It seems the late night shift is becoming popular amongst the Baronship and the Militia, so much that they were able to muster up a hunting team of sixteen men after-hours!
Word has it that Sergeant Keres and Lieutenant Walker of the Militia led the men and they travelled to several destinations, one being some ancient crypts. They wandered through many long, winding tunnels and crossed many a bridge to find the biggest beasts.
In addition, Sergeant Madsen of the Militia came to call for help from Covians in the Green Goblin yester eve, as a patrol had encountered a Vesperian skirmish! After Covians ran from the tavern with the Yewish Sergeant to where the Vesperians were located, they succeeded in another victory against the red-kilted bother-causers. Covian Citizens are rumoured to have said they are feeling increasingly safe within their homes due to this alliance and the developing numbers within the Baronship.
Saturday, September 12th 2009 – Collegium’s got it in for Cove?
 Covians man a sentry at the Green Goblin Tavern.
Peace brought Cove’s attentions back towards their own land alone as of late. An attack was made by a supposed Collegium member on Junior Aylmer yesterday evening, which ceased the Covians from their ongoing celebratory ways and inspired them to man a sentry. Tavern workers have been rumoured as dissatisfied with the Guardsmen manning a sentry outside the Green Goblin, as their business and customers plummeted through the floor for the duration of the blockade.
Collegium members were apparently not the only intruders’ yester eve, as individuals in particular attire were fended off from the Tavern during the sentry. These events can only lead Covians to believe that there is a possible conspiracy being targeted towards their land!
Other previous events also indicate this way: Several prisoners have been making a home of the Barracks cells over the past couple of days. Coincidentally, all of these prisoners were originally arrested for intruding, stalking, thieving or conspiring against Covian Army and Citizen members.[/center]Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - Trinsic Moot, Day 3: Peace At Last?
Representatives from Trinsic, Yew, Cove, Skara Brae, the Knights Templar, Vesper, and Minoc meet to discuss the future of Sosaria.
THE WAR IS OVER!
Or is it?
This evening, representatives from the warring factions - including Commander Raiden Morana and Grenadier Sergeant Torrak Keres respresentive Cove - met in private in Trinsic's famed Meeting Hall to discuss the future of the realm. Not entirely unexpectedly, the vast majority of the meeting comprised of Chancellor Esca Flowne of Vesper and Captain Bladius Dart of Yew attempting to prove one another guilty of causing the war. This went on for some time, before Duke Irvyn Middlethorn of Trinsic proposed the following;
That the Duchy Guard and the Knights Templar would provide for the security of the City of Minoc as a peacekeeping force until such time as they are no longer needed.
While there was general agreement that this should be the case, the Yewish and Vesperians would not commit to any permanent solution. In the end, all that was agreed to was that the Vesperian Army would stay off of Royalist and Covian land, and that the Royalist and Covian forces would stay off of Vesperian land - that the attacks would cease.
Unfortunately, the Vesperian delegation stormed out of the conference before any official document could be negotiated, written, and signed.
Is this peace? Is this a serious bid to end the fighting in the North? Or is this just a ceasefire to allow the warring factions to regroup and rearm in preparation of the next betrayal? Only time will tell. For now, though, celebration is in order.Tuesday, August 25th 2009 - Trinsic Moot, Day 2
A grim day for all Avatar-loving men and women indeed, and an embarassing one for the Duchy Guard and Knights Templar. This evening, while spreading the word of the Lord to the masses gathered at the Moot, a Cleric of the Western Chapter of the Avatarian Church was brutally murdered by a deranged Vesperian woman.
Templi from the Western and Northern Chapters secure the fallen Sister's body after handing the assailant over to the Duchy Guard.
It all began when the Cleric's sermon on Women was nearing its end. Sergeant Reann of the Duchy Guard approached the Templi and demanded that they disarm, stating that the Duchy Guard and the Knights Templar had the security of the Cleric well in hand. No sooner had the Templi agreed to disarm than a woman leapt from the crowd, a cruel blade coated with a villainous toxin tearing into the Sister's unarmored flesh.
The Templi could not respond in time, and the Sister was slain. The assassin was quickly apprehended as she tried to flee the scene, her identity revealed as Elaine of Vesper. Those crowding around the Sister's corpse were adressed by Father Northwode of the Western Chapter, then dispersed so that the fallen Sister could be relocated and given a proper burial. The assassin now sits in a cell awaiting Trial.
The Duchy Guard has yet to comment on or acknowledge their embarassing failure to protect their esteemed guests from the Avatarian Church, but it is expected that many shall be much less confident in their so-called "Protection" in the future. Tuesday, 25th August 2009 - Vesperians Crushed In Minoc
Last Thursday eve saw one final, desperate throw of the dice by Vesper.
Having been driven back in recent weeks and with their homeland under direct threat from the Allies, the cowardly Vesperians decided to take the fight to the relatively peaceful, albeit now Loyalist town of Minoc.
A final, brutal, close quarters, street to street, house to house battle ensued with the joint forces of Cove and Yew victorious in driving Vesper back once more.
 Brutal streetfighting in Minoc.
Left to skulk behind their bridges by the exhausted Allies, it is now rumoured that the 'Red Menace' will seek terms for peace at the forthcoming Moot in Trinsic.
With both sides having fought to a standstill, a ceasefire may indeed be in the offing. But will the Vesperians be brought to justice for their numerous atrocities during the conflict?Monday, August 24 2009 - Trinsic Moot, Day 1
This evening representatives of the Baronship of Cove arrived in Trinsic for the annual moot. After speaches by Duke Irvyn Middlethorn and Mayor Deacon Van Cocidius and an open bar, the various factions in attendence spread out to claim land for their respective compounds. The Covian Army was quick to claim an unused Duchy Guard tower near Trinsic's westernmost Bank, and within a matter of minutes had begun fortifying their position.
The first of the Moot was relatively peaceful - a blessing considering the relations between the attending factions - with only a limited number of insults being cast between the attendees. The Covian Delegation had some trouble with a Drow kidnapping a civilian, and a raving Hat Salesman harassing the guards, in addition to locating a Drowish spy in the compound, but each obstacle was overcome with relative ease.
A Drowish Spy and a Persistent Peddler are "Moated" by the Baron's Own Grenadiers to ensure the security of the compound.Tuesday, 7th July 2009 - Cove And Yew Band Together.
On this eve, the two often opposing forces joined together for a joint training. Once foul enemies now a strong alliance? Cove joined the Yewish Guardsmen on Tuesday night to start in what may be a long struggle to bring together to very different factions to work as a team. Although a few snide jokes between the two forces occurred, they quickly learned to work as together for a common goal - winning the battle games!
The Troops lined up, ready for action!
The warm and welcoming Yewish Militia hosting the grand Covian Army to a set of different Battle Games they normally play in Yew, including "Yewish Bulldog", "Capture the Flag" and of course ending with the always popular "Free for all." All and all a very productive and interesting training, perhaps the first of many to come.
Friday, 3rd July 2009 - Commander And Wife Fall Foul Of Assassins.
On an eve that was supposed to be full of relaxation and laughter at the Covian grille and bath night, turned into a harrowing night for Commander Morana and his wife Railen. The Commander's wife was the victim of a cowardly attack as she worked inside the Green Goblin tavern. Her wounds were minor and thankfully reports claim her unborn babe is safe.
 Avatar help us? If people aren't cannibalising dead wives they're attacking pregnant women.
As he helped his wife to convalesce Commander Morana was then assaulted by the same attacker, thought to be a member of the Collegium. The Commander was able to overpower his assailant and after questioning and brutally beating the would be assassin Covian guardsmen deported the man only for him or one of his colleagues to return to Cove later that eve for another attempt on the Commander's life resulting in a deep stab wound to the Commander's side.
Standing orders are to engage members of the Collegium on sight within Covian territory while plans are surely afoot for greater retribution.Thursday, 2nd July 2009 - Cowardly Attack!
The casket containing the body of the Yewish Captain's slain wife fell into Vesperian hands when the guardsmen of Cove and Yew fell under heavy attack as they sought to return the fallen Waywatcher's corpse to Yew after it had been washed up on a Covian beach.
 Guardsmen of Cove and Yew overwhelmed by Vesper's wytches as the casket of Tanya Dart is stolen.
A decoy party and then the main body guarding the casket were both routed by a greater Vesperian force of mages and archers who stole the casket and reportedly cooked and feasted on the remains of Captain Dart's wife.Monday, 16th June 2009 - The Search For Casca
A ceasefire between the warring factions of Sosaria has been called as armies from around the lands united to oppose the elf king Casca. Rebels fought side by side with Loyalists as the combined forces marched against Casca's hordes and wrested Britain from his evil clutches.
 The Covian army and Yewish militia battle Casca's hordes on the way to securing Britain.
Now on the run it was rumoured that Casca had sought sanctuary with the orcs of Tolagal valley in Yew. Once again the combined armies of Sosaria joined and ventured deep into the orcish mines in search of the tyrant king. Although it seemed he had escaped the clutches of justice once more the orc caves were sealed by a series of explosive chargers set by Grenadiers and Besiegers.
 Covians lead the charge deep inside the orc caverns.
Small reprisal attacks had been carried out by the king's men on most towns, but notably not Vesper but word reached the joint armies that Trinsic, the elf king's earliest supporters would be laid siege to by Casca's sellswords. Covian guardsmen were once again instrumental in driving off the king's forces and sparing the gentle Trinsicans a prolonged siege.
What the king's next move is, is anyone's guess.
Tuesday, 9th June 2009 - Severe Storms Ravage Cove
A series of severe storms battered Cove causing general flooding and shipwrecks for those unfortunate enough not to see the beam from the Covian lighthouse. Much of the Baronship Household was under water and work parties were formed to sandbag and bail out local buildings and to erect a flood barrier.
 Covians work hard to clear the Baronship Household after the deluge.
Saturday, 23rd May 2009 - Covians Save Stonekeep!
Covian forces who travelled to Stonekeep to take into custody a wanted criminal being held there were caught up in a Vesperian attack on the garrison. Although Commander Morana kept his men out of the skirmish his pleas to the Vesperians to spare the Yewish that had yielded fell on deaf ears so he ordered his men into the fray and along with the few Yewish that were still standing, routed the Vesperian attackers.
 Covian guardsmen rout a Vesperian attack on Stonekeep.
Although more foe than friend in recent times Covians could not stand idly by whilst the Yewish were being slaughtered by the merciless Vesperians.Wednesday, 20th May 2009 - Heroic Hunters.
The Covian army once again displayed it's prowess as a fierce fighting force in both Ilshenar and Tokuno this past week through missions led by Sergeant Keres and Junior Scout Wildheart.
 Tokunese ronin bested by Covian Guardsmen.
Faden led an epic expedition to the feudal lands of Tokuno, returning to Cove with pack animals laden with the spoils of war, whilst Sergeant Keres led a mission in Ilshenar, to venture deep into the dungeon Blood in search of a golden balron.
 A golden balron slain in Ilshenar.
Previous efforts to wake a balron lord from it's slumber had been fruitless but thanks once again the the "Arkay Manouvre" Covian guardsmen were victorious when the beast did show itself.
Two fine Covian Victories! For Cove!!!Monday, 11th May 2009 - Awards And Promotions At Parade
Last eve's parade not only saw the reforming of the Covian Army, it also saw several awards and promotions for Cove's finest.
Having been the first member of the Company to win promotion, Raven repeated the feat by becoming the first member of the newly reformed Covian army to be promoted too with his raise to Regular Guardsman. Well done to him!
 Guardsman Raven receiving his raise to Regular Guardsman.
Also honoured at last eve's parade were the veterans who served in the Border Wars campaign as well as Junior Guardsman Celuvian Haap who received the Order Of Distinction and Officer Cadet Trefynwyd who received the Order Of Leadership.
Congratulations to them. |
