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Issue 16
"Prince Floods Out Foes"

The Prince had to flee his own castle and literally go 'underground,'
but recently was able to return safely. First, he managed to secure
the services of the Feitas Dragon Cavalry. Then, in an ingenious plan,
the enemy occupation met a swift and speedy end.

The Prince closed the sluice gate that controls the water level of
Ceras Lake. In the ensuing flood, the enemy forces that had been
occupying his Ceras Lake Castle were forced to evacuate. With His Royal
Highness recapturing his base of operations, things are looking up
for the first time in a long while.


"Godwin-Dragon Cavalry Blackmail Plot"

''The Dawn Times'' has uncovered the truth behind the Dragon Cavalry's
recent refusal to repel the Armes invasion. It turns out that the
Godwin's took dragon horse foals and eggs as hostages, threatening to
slaughter them if Sauronix Castle did not agree to complete silence
and compliance.

''The Dawn Times'' has learned that it was none other than His Royal
Highness the Prince who uncovered this malevolent consipiracy. The
Dragon Cavalry is said to have sworn vengeance on the Godwins for
their reprehensible act.


"Armes Western Marine Corps Goes Home"

The Godwin Army and Southern Mountain Corps' defeat at Ceras Lake
Castle has apparently convinced the Western Marine Corps, which
had been occupying Estrise, to withdraw to its native Armes without
incident. Despite a long period of occupation, Estrise appears to
have suffered little damage.

With its return home, the Western Marine Corps has essentially
deserted the Southern Mountain Corps, who still occupy Sable.
However, the Valya Family, the head of the Western Marine Corps,
has always been known as a moderate Armes faction.

In fact, ''The Dawn Times'' has learned that the Western Marine Corps
may have not been dispatched for fighting purposes at all. Sources
say they were sent only to keep the more hard-line Southern
Mountain Corps in check, preventing the wholesale slaughter of
major Falenan cities.


Issue 17
"Doraat and Sable Recaptured"

The Prince's forces have recaptured Doraat and Sable in two separate,
spectacular military triumphs. After the valiant defense of his Castle,
the Prince dispatched units to pursue the fleeing enemy. The main force
of the Godwin Army holed themselves up in Doraat, where they were
defeated.

Meanwhile, the Armes Southern Mountain Corps fled to Sable, where they
were intercepted by the Prince's forces and repelled. With these two
victories, the Loyalist Army has succeeded in regaining the territory
originally lost in the shocking Armes invasion.

''The Dawn Times'' has confirmed that General Bahram Luger, Commander
of the Godwin Navy, and General Jidan Guisu of the Armes Southern
Mountain Corps, both perished during these recent skirmishes.


"Prince repels Southern Mountain Corps"

Leading the pursuit of the Armes Southern Mountain Corps, His Royal
Highness and General Dinn stormed into Sable. They defeated the enemy
General, Jidan Guisu, and completely expelled the Armes forces, finally
liberating Sable from the iron fist of Armes.

According to information gleaned from the battlefield, part of the
reason for the Armes collapse is due to the traitorous actions of
Southern Mountain Corps Commander Maha Sparna, who secretly fled
back to her native Armes while Guisu was engaged in the defensive.

Furthermore, Sparna even demolished Sable's southern gate, creating
a blockade so that the Prince couldn't pursue her. As a result, Guisu
and his men were boxed into Sable, forced to fight to the death.
After stabbing her own men in the back, Sparna will surely not be
welcomed back with open arms in Armes.


"Portraits of the Enemy: Maha Sparna"

Maha Sparna, the great Commander of the Armes Southern Mountain Corps,
cowardly deserted Jidan Guisu in an attempt to save her own skin. But
after all the trouble she went through to escape back to Armes, her
country apparently didn't give her a very warm welcome.

The nation of Armes is an alliance of five major clans, and the
Sparna family is a prestigious member of the Darja Clan, one of these
five.

The recent invasion of Falena came about because of collusion
between the Darja Clan and the Godwin faction. However,
even from the very beginning, there were apparently many who feared
that an invasion would be imprudent.

Even King Jalat himself could not have been called enthusiastic
about the idea. And when the invasion ended in failure, the Darja
Clan turned on Maha, making her a scapegoat for the entire Armes
defeat.

This means that after being used by the Godwin faction and betraying
General Jidan, Maha was betrayed by her own clan as well. Due to her
selfish actions on the battlefield, 'Portraits of the Enemy'
cannot say that her ultimate fate is undeserved.

The ultimate outcome of the Armes invasion, then, may well be a
positive one. The military failure has greatly weakened the hard-line
Darja Clan's position within the country. Wanting to avoid future
conflict, the more moderate Ishvaak and Madra Clans have taken
over leadership.


Issue 18
"Godwins' Stronghold Collapses"

The Loyalist Army recently pushed its troops into Stormfist, the Godwin
faction's stronghold and, after a fierce engagement, succeeded in
capturing the town. A group of former gladiators joined forces with the
Prince's forces, contributing significantly to the victory.

Lord Godwin and the main force had already moved to Sol-Falena, so the
capture of Stormfist doesn't mean an end to the war. But General Novum
and Childerich both died during this battle so, combined with the
loss of their castle, the Godwin faction has been dealt a heavy blow
indeed.


"Sialeeds with Twilight Rune?"

During the recent siege of Stormfist, the Godwin faction once again
showed its desperation by using the Twilight Rune. This time, however,
it was in the hands of the Prince's aunt Sialeeds, not Queen's Knight
Alenia, and its power was noticeably stronger.

Sialeeds' actions are becoming more and more enigmatic and unpredictable.
Many in the Prince's inner circle have privately confided to ''The Dawn
Times'' that Sialeeds' erratic behavior is becoming a grave concern.


"Portrait of the Enemy: Dilber Novum"

Novum, who was defeated by the Prince during the siege of Stormfist,
was known as a warrior among warriors. Many, including Lord Wilde,
lamented his death. As with his friend General Luger, siding with the
Godwin faction was Novum's downfall.

However, one can understand Novum's devotion to the Godwin faction.
During the Armes invasion eight years ago, Novum's unit was so
enraged by the brutal tactics of the enemy that they deviated from
tactician Lucretia's strategic plan and charged the Armes forces.

But they soon found themselves boxed in by the enemy--only a valiant
charge by the Godwin family troops, led by Marscal, rescued Novum
and his men. From that day forward, Novum never forgot the debt
he owed the Godwin family, and vowed to do absolutely anything for
Marscal.

However, because that devotion led to his ultimate demise, 'Portraits
of the Enemy' wonders if he was satisified with his choice in the
end.


Issue 19
"Sun Palace Recaptured, Princess Rescued"

The Prince's forces have stormed the Imperial Capital Sol-Falena,
stamping out the last of the Godwin forces. During the assault,
Princess Lymsleia, who had been held captive in the Sun Palace, was
finally rescued. The long war against the occupying regime appears
to have finally come to an end.


"Lord Godwin Steals Sun Rune, Flees"

''The Dawn Times'' has learned that Gizel Godwin, pretender to the
position of Commander of the Queen's Knights, has died in battle.
Almost all remaining Godwin underlings, including Queen's Knights
Zahhak and Alenia, have also fallen in combat. The Godwin faction
is now nearly completely annihilated.

However, the remains of the occupying regime, including Lord Marscal
Godwin himself, have fled Sol-Falena and, in a cowardly and desperate
act, seized the Sun Rune and are now at large. With such a powerful
weapon still at their disposal, Falena is not yet free from the
tyranny of the Godwin Faction.


"Portraits of the Enemy: Marscal Godwin"

Now that he has lost Gizel, his only blood relative, and nearly all of
his men, we wonder what Marscal will do now. Marscal had a cousin that
he was extremely close to ever since childhood, and they continued to
be very close even into adulthood. This cousin was Mardas, the man
who married Princess Shahrewar.

And Marscal was said to have a very loving relationship with his wife,
Rosalind. But Marscal lost both Mardas and Rosalind during the
succession conflict. While these tragedies no doubt influenced
Marscal's current behavior, they are no excuse for the bloodshed
he has brought on this nation.


Issue 20
"Feitas Water Level Rises Rapidly"

In an urgent special report, ''The Dawn Times'' has learned that the
water level of the Feitas River has risen considerably, quickly reaching
dangerous and deadly heights.

According to unname sources within the Loyalist Army, it is believed that
while Marscal was making his getaway, he used the Sun Rune to melt the
Ashtwal Mountains Glacier. His Royal Highness has expressed his intention
to go there immediately and investigate.


"Yashuna Village Hot Springs Recover?"

''The Dawn Times'' has learned that Yashuna Village, whose very existence
had been threatened by an unexplained reduction in hot water volume
from its famed hot springs, has experienced a sudden, miraculous
recovery.

Business at Yashuna's once-popular hot springs inn, which had been
drastically reduced since the drop in water volume, has now
returned to normal. 'The War is over!', an unidentified inn worker
exclaimed, beaming with joy.'We're back in business!'


"Portraits of the Enemy: The Sun Rune"

The Sun Rune is one of the 27 True Runes and is also a symbol of the
Queendom of Falena. The Sun Rune, however, has revealed its frightening
side to its people. This weapon of unimaginable power is now in the
possession of Lord Godwin.

According to an investigation by Zweig and others, an inscription on
an ancient tablet gives precise instruction on how to draw out the
Sun Rune's power. Marscal apparently brought this tablet with him
to the Sun Palace.

If Marscal is still able to unleash this power, must we fight the
Sun Rune as our enemy? And can we hope to win such a battle? Many
feel that only the Prince's Dawn Rune and Lyon's Twilight Rune
can stand up to such brutal power.

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