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Issue 11
"Prince to Meet with Dragon Cavalry"

"The Dawn Times" has learned that the Prince is scheduled to visit
Sauronix Castle to officially meet with the leader of the Dragon
Cavalry. The cavalry is forbidden to get involved in domestic disputes
within Falena; it seems unlikely that the Prince will gain any immediate
support from them.

However, because it's impossible to deny the possibility that the Godwin
faction, caught in an inferior military position, might conspire with
foreign powers, we believe that the Prince would like to discuss this
scenario in advance with the Dragon Cavalry.


"Oracle Haswar Returns to Lunas?"

Ever since the Godwin faction occupied Sol-Falena, the oracle of Lunas,
Haswar, has stayed at the Sun Palace as a show of support for Princess
Lymsleia. However, we have received word that she returned to Lunas
following the recent 'coronation' of Her Royal Highness.

Information within Sol-Falena is being strictly regulated these days,
so this rumor is difficult to confirm. However, we have received
confirmation from several different channels.


"Portraits of the Enemy: Sialeeds"

It is with the deepest regret imaginable that 'Portraits of the Enemy'
runs this column. But there is no denying that it was Sialeeds who
interfered with the operation to rescue Princess Lymsleia during the
engagement northeast of Doraat. Sadly, we now have no other choice
but to call her an 'enemy'.

So, what caused Sialeeds' sudden turn to the enemy's side? An
investigation reveals that her turn may not have been so sudden.
About ten years ago, Queen Falzrahm was crowned with the help of the
Barows family. Despite this, however, she was always careful not to
let their influence grow too great.

To preserve the balance of power between Senatorial factions, she
engaged her second daughter, Sialeeds, to be married to young
Gizel of the Godwin Family.

However, Gizel and Sialeeds, rather than being distressed about being
forced together for political reasons, were actually quite pleased.
In fact, Gizel is said to have practically worshipped Sialeeds.

It would probably be too simplistic to assume that Sialeeds' relationship
with Gizel is the reason for her traitorous actions. However, 'Portraits
of the Enemy' can find no other plausible explanation.


Issue 12
"Dragon Cavalry Promises Cooperation"

After a meeting at Sauronix Castle with Commander Craig Laden of the
Dragon Cavalry, the Prince received a firm promise of full cooperation
in the event of foreign military intervention. The talk was quite
cordial from beginning to end; Commander Laden couldn't hide his
sympathy for the Prince's cause.

However, the discussions didn't end with a simple confirmation of
the Dragon Cavalry's intentions. Instead, they will take a much more
active role than originally anticipated.

'Both Commander Laden and His Royal Highness the Prince are well-aware
that Falena will be in grave danger if the Godwin faction conspires
with any foreign powers', a spokesperson for the Prince said. 'The
two sides will work together to actively pursue any leads on the
matter.'


"Lyon Recovers"

The Prince returned home to a surprise after his meeting with
Commander Craig Laden of the Dragon Cavalry. Lyon, who had been in a
coma, suddenly took a turn for the better and has regained conciousness.
Her subsequent prognosis is turning out to be quite favorable.

Some are of the opinion that the Prince saved Lyon by using the Dawn
Rune's new powers, but 'The Dawn Times' is unable to confirm the
details of this story. Regardless, morale inside the castle has
improved for the first time in what seems like ages.


"Portraits of the Enemy: Enemy Mysteries"

On their way back from Sauronix Castle, the Prince's forces investigated
the ruins in the Deep Twilight Forest. Inside, they were suddenly
attacked by a gigantic tree and forced to fight it off. Huge,
mysterious monsters also appeared in the Ceras Lake Ruins.

While these creatures are not directly involved with Lord Godwin's
forces, one can certainly call them 'enemies' nontheless. However,
they seem to only appear in Sindar ruins. Why might this be?


Issue 13
"Godwins Begin Counteroffensive?"

In a daring pre-dawn attack, the Godwin Army has quickly and decisively
brought Doraat under their control. And we have word that in concurrent
attacks, the Armes Western Marine Corps invaded Estrise, and the
Armes Southern Mountain Corps made an assault on Sable.

With simultaneous attacks in Doraat, Estrise, and Sable, it seems
clear that the Godwin faction has made an alliance with the Armes Army,
suddenly putting the Prince in an inferior military position. Just as
had been feared, the Godwins have conspired with a foreign power.

But, the Loyalist Army had anticipated the possibility of an attack
like this, and came up with a detailed evacuation plan. In Sable,
evacuation was carried out quickly; everything went according to
plan, without a single casualty.

In Doraat, too, the evacuation proceeded smoothly, but pro-Godwin
residents refused to go along with the plan, choosing to stay behind.
Now, there is much concern about how the Godwin Army will treat them.

Some reports claim that Estrise fell without a fight, though ''The
Dawn Times" has yet to confirm this.


"Alliance Between Godwins and Armes"

In the past, Lord Godwin has been quoted as saying that Falena
should use the unparalleled might of the Sun Rune to take control
of all 'barbaric' nations. It has long been believed that, were
Lord Godwin in a position of military authority, the New Armes
Kingdom would be first on his 'hit list'.

Armes, too, has long been aware of Godwin's supremacist beliefs,
and has never tried to conceal its animosity toward the Godwin
faction.

That is why this alliance is all the more incomprehensible.
There are rumors that the Godwin faction has promised Armes
some kind of grand 'reward' for their cooperation, but our sources
are unable to determine what exactly this 'reward' might be.


"Portraits of the Enemy: Childerich"

Today, we focus on Childerich, newly appointed as a Queen's Knight.
Just as with Dolph, however, information about him is surprisingly
limited. Everyone knows that he was the Godwin faction's representative
at the Sacred Games, but his activities before then are a complete
mystery.

The only thing we can say for certain is that he is a member of
Nether Gate. But while most Nether Gate assassins show no emotion,
the cold-hearted, cruel Childerich is quite different.

After gaining control of Doraat, rumor has it that he enforced
discipline in the most brutal of ways--ways so violent and cruel,
in fact, that they are unsuitable for printing in this newspaper.
Childerich is sure to remain a key enemy of the Loyalist Army.


Issue 14
"Dragon Cavalry Doesn't Respond"

After the Armes invasion, the Prince rushed personally to Sauronix Castle.
The Prince and the Dragon Cavalry had agreed to an alliance in the event
of a foreign invasion, but Commander Craig Laden refused to go through
with an attack, not even giving reason for his actions.

There are rumors that the Godwin faction is blackmailing the Dragon
Cavalry in order to keep them in line. However, with war raging, there
is simply no time to investigate the matter any further.


"Cave Dwarves, Prince Reach Alliance"

His Royal Highness has gained more allies in the fight against the
occupying regime. Lord Godwin, still determined to wipe out the
'inferior' demi-human races, recently ordered Nether Gate to
annihilate the cave dwarves, with several murders successfully carried
out.

However, the Prince's forces happened to pass through the cave dwarves'
underground lair just as an attack was taking place. In great debt to
the Prince, the cave dwarves have sworn vengeance on the Godwins.
They are the newest members of the Loyalist Army.


"Portrait of the Enemy: Nether Gate"

Thanks to the Prince, the Nether Gate assassins who attacked the
dwarves were turned back. Upon investigation, these assassins were
using a powerful drug called Raging Nostrum, which temporarily
gives an ordinary man superhuman strength. When its effect wears off,
however, the user invariably dies.

At one time, there was a division of Nether Gate that specialized in
drug development. 'Portraits of the Enemy' believes that Raging
Nostrum and the Dark Arcanum used in the Sacred Games and the attack
on the Sun Palace are, without question, creations of that allegedly
defunct division.

That leads to this question: Could the Nether Gate drug division have
been revived? 'Portraits of the Enemy' will investigate this matter
with the greatest vigilance possible.


Issue 15
"Lordlake, Lelcar Fall to Enemy"

With the Armes Southern Mountain Corps bearing down on Lordlake, and
the main force of the Godwin Army approaching Lelcar, the Loyalist Army
advanced on both towns.

They carried out bold defensive battles in both Lordlake and Lelcar but,
in the end, the Prince's forces were hopelessly outnumbered. Not being
able to maintain the front lines of either town, they were forced to
retreat, regrettably allowing enemy troops to take both Lordlake and
Lelcar.

But the defeats were not a total loss. The strong defensive fight
shown by the Prince's forces gave the townsfolk enough time to
evacuate completely. In fact, sources say that the safe evacuation of
Lordlake and Lelcar was the reason behind the Loyalist Army presence
in the first place.


"Prince's Forces Hanging on by a Thread"

After losing Lordlake and Lelcar, the only territories still held by
the Prince's forces are Raftfleet and his HQ Castle. Fortunately,
these areas can probably withstand a siege. But with Lord Godwin
gaining much military might, the Prince's outlook seems grim.

Still, the Prince's tactician, Lucretia, isn't showing the slightest
bit of anxiety, and the Prince and his staff seem to be maintaining
their composure as well. How can they be so calm? Does the Prince's
inner circle have some sort of trick up their sleeves in the event
of invasion?


"Portrait on the Enemy: Jidan Guisu"

Jidan Guisu is the leader of the Armes Southern Mountain Corps,
who invaded both Sable and Lordlake. Many of our readers will also
remember that Guisu also once conspired with Lord Barows. Yesterday,
Barows. Today, Godwin--he certainly lacks loyalty. And he has apparently
always been this way.

'That guy only got where he is by kissing Commander Sparna's ass', an
anonymous Armes insider said. 'He'll make a deal with anyone, anywhere,
as long as it'll get him ahead. And once the deal's over--or even
before--he'll stab you right in the back if he finds something better'.

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