[i]"If you could hear, at every jolt, the blood come gargling from the froth-corrupted lungs, obscene as cancer, bitter as the cud. Of vile, incurable sores on innocent tongues, my friend, you would not tell with such high zest to children ardent for some desperate glory, the old Lie; Dulce et Decorum est Pro patria mori." [/i] -Wilfred Owen

[center][h2]Winter of 1801[/h2][/center]

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[b][i][u]2nd of October[/u][/i][/b]

Unsurprisingly, the 'Suveren Issue', as it has been coined, dominates the conversation all across [b][color=2e3192]The Kingdom of Aontas[/color][/b]. The catastrophic failure of the meeting between the King and the leaders of the rebellion has been well-documented, and the Kingdom seem's set on approaching the issue from another angle. Rather than dealing with the natives that have turned against them, they approach those who have remained loyal. Any native that didn't participate in the rebellion is promised land grants, an appealing offer. However, there are a strong of problems. The first, is that the Kingdom is in no position to offer land, with the colony still in the grip of chaos. And the second, is that this declaration only further ignites the fires of defiance in the hearts of those who still rebel. If their actions have already condemned them to fall from the Kingdom's graces, why should they stop now? In areas of the colony, open rebellion still rages, and in others, it is only subdued through the brutal actions of the mercenaries. 

[b][i][u]3rd of October[/u][/i][/b]

The fleet of [b][color=00aeef]The Empire of Attolia[/color][/b], still fleeing to the east from [b]The Shuren Dynasty[/b], are forced to scupper several of their ships, in order to ensure that some of their more damaged ships, especially their flagship, a formidable First-Rate Ship of the Line, have a crew adequate enough to sail. The progress of the fleet's voyage had to practically grind to a halt as the repairs and decisions are made. When they are complete however, the fleet that sails is far more well prepared for the journey ahead. 

[b][i][u]5th of October[/u][/i][/b]

It appears that it is not only in [b][color=2e3192]The Kingdom of Aontas[/color][/b] that the 'Suveren Issue' is being discussed. [color=f26522][b]The Republic of Toubres[/b][/color] seems to still be considering their offer to help restore peace in the colony of Suveren. Moving a sizable portion of the Western Territories fleet to the docks of Toubrian Rilos, primed to make the short crossing at a moment's notice. They are also quick to send another message to Aontas, offering their immediate assistance in the region. 

[i][b][u]7th of October[/u][/b][/i]

The National Conference of Inventors in [b][color=007236]The Three City's Republic of Ianian[/color][/b] continues to drag on, the greatest minds of the Republic fighting against each other to earn the promised reward. Eventually, a winner emerges, a nobleman by the name of Federigo Ampi from the far flung colony of New Genia. What he produces is the first battery capable of continuously providing an electric current to a circuit. This discovery is groundbreaking, and opens the door to a whole host of other potential discoveries. 

[b][i][u]9th of October[/u][/i][/b]

Keen to continue expanding their colonies in the region, while their rivals continue to seem to ignore the unclaimed land, [b][color=007236]The Three City's Republic of Ianian[/color][/b] sails a large colonial party from it's colony of Resia. The sailors cling to the coastline, moving along it to the west until they find a suitable place to land. In a clear sing of intent, the settlers dub the new land South Iberia. With the close links they already shared with the natives through trade, the process of colonising the region is pain-free. 

[b][i][u]11th of October[/u][/i][/b]

Despite the calls for aid in the region from [b][color=00aeef]The Empire of Attolia[/color][/b], both the Kingdom of Jinje and the Attolian East Asia Trading Company are found wanting. Jinje simply can't bring any weaponry to bear that could hope to damage the powerhouse that [b]The Shuren Dynasty[/b] has become, and while the Trading Company possesses a formidable private navy, the shareholders of the Company demand good trade, not war, so they are forced to ignore the calls of Attolia, instead preferring to continue trading, albeit with larger escorts for their ships. [b]The Echyan Empire[/b] too receives the call, and again, are unable to answer it. They send their deepest regrets, explaining that the majority of their fleet is still tasked with defending the Empire itself, and those ships that could be spared would face the same perilous voyage that Attolia themselves are attempting. They do however off the Attolian fleet sanctuary, if they can make it..

[b][i][u]12th of October[/u][/i][/b]

Even while one of it's colony seems to be consuming itself, [b][color=2e3192]The Kingdom of Aontas[/color][/b] still clearly has it's eyes set on the future. With it's efforts to improve it's armies main weapon already having proven itself to be an impressive success, Aontas now turns it's attention towards it's production methods. Specifically, the facilities that produce muskets and cannons are expanded, seemingly being prepared for the Kingdom to become a military power, even if it has to be dragged there. 

[u][i][b]13th of October[/b][/i][/u]

Now that a treaty has descended between [b]The Kingdom of Sescos[/b] and [b]The Eternal Hadeen of Dashkatar[/b], the thousands of soldiers [b][color=00aeef]The Empire of Attolia[/color][/b], still garrisoned in the territories of Sescos, take quickly to the task of attempting to raise the morale of the population. With the tens of thousands of the nations young men slaughtered in the wars of the last few years, the nation has been struggling to repair the damage done to them. This is not helped by the weakness of the nations current ruler, King Ciro Malas. However, with the action and effort of the Attolian soldiers, spirits are lifted, if only a little. 

[u][i][b]16th of October[/b][/i][/u]

Keen to further strengthen their ties, perhaps ensuring that they have friends to call upon if war continues to spread across Europe, [color=f26522][b]The Republic of Toubres[/b][/color] joins with [b]The Redcliff Empire[/b] and [b]The Holy Territories of Edoniras[/b]. This comes in the form of 'war-games'. From their base in the city of Mussara, the formidable Toubres navy leads the fledgling navies of Redcliff and Edoniras through basic maneuvers and mock warfare. This not only improves relations, creating a sense of camaraderie between the soldiers of the three nations, but it also helps improve the sailors of the burgeoning navies, guided by the careful hand of the experienced Toubrian commanders. 

[b][i][u]17th of October[/u][/i][/b]

With support for their call of condemnation against [b]The Kingdom of Vendsyssel[/b] and [b]The Kingdom of Ilastiri[/b] failing to gain traction, [b]The Kingdom of Claidor[/b] finds itself looking for another way out of it's current struggles. Although [b]The Empire of Rubrus[/b] is making good progress against Vendsyssel, Claidor is a crippled nation, the lost land ripping out the Kingdom's burgeoning industrial heartland. With it's own armies bloodied, Claidor cannot lend it's strength to aid Rubrus, but neither does it have the strength to reclaim the lost land from the defending armies of Ilastiri and Vendsyssel. They are instead forced to simply barricade themselves within the cities they still control, and wait for whatever comes next. 

[b][i][u]19th of October[/u][/i][/b]

It appears [b]The Redcliff Empire[/b] is a popular friend to have. This time, it is [color=9e0b0f][b]The Hastel Dominions[/b][/color] that sends a diplomatic party to Redcliff, attempting to not only increase relations, but also to open up a vital trade route. The Redcliff Empire is happy to accept the offer of trade, it's economy always looking for a welcome boost, and the Empire also tentatively accept the offer of increased relations, although they are hesitant to putting anything official between the two nations, wary of the Dominions apparent warmongering.  

[b][i][u]20th of October[/u][/i][/b]

While [b]The Kingdom of Claidor[/b] lingers, [b]The Empire of Rubrus[/b] does not. Buoyed with confidence from their successful capture of Norzeg, and secure in the knowledge that [b][color=2e3192]The Kingdom of Aontas[/color][/b] has shattered the naval strength of [b]The Kingdom of Vendsyssel[/b], General Klavdiy Levin pushes onwards. Two cities remain under Vendsyssel control in the province of Rogosz. The first is the port city, and province capital, of Rosgoz itself. But between General Levin and Rosgoz lies the city of Pives, and it is there that the Rubrus army marches towards. As they march, Empress Alina Romanovna formally requests the aid of the Continental Alliance, calling on [b][color=2e3192]The Kingdom of Aontas[/color][/b], [b][color=00aeef]The Empire of Attolia[/color][/b] and [b]The Echyan Empire[/b]. 

[b][i][u]21st of October[/u][/i][/b]

Now that it's fleet has been brought back to at least some idea of combat-ready, the Admiral of [b][color=00aeef]The Empire of Attolia[/color][/b], Topi Valtonen, begins to turn his mind away from fleeing, and back to vengeance. Finally making the decision, and still wary of the colossal distance ahead of his fleet and the safety of [b]The Echyan Empire[/b] colonies, Admiral Valtonen turns his fleet around, and sails west. Where they are bound, still stands to be seen. 

[b][i][u]23rd of October[/u][/i][/b]

The constant unrest in the province of Belgae seems to build to a frenzied crescendo. Rebels and spies that had managed to evade the Sentinels of [b][color=00aeef]The Empire of Attolia[/color][/b] for months suddenly break cover, seeming to be simply trying to cause as much chaos as possible. The sheer ferocity of it is too much for the Sentinels to handle alone, and the soldiers of Attolia in the province are quickly dispatched all across Belgae to help restore some semblance of peace. 

[b][i][u]25th of October[/u][/i][/b]

Despite the efforts of the peace summit, the seemingly inevitable finally occurs. [b][color=708090]The Kingdom of Ubren[/color][/b] officially declares war on [b][color=00aeef]The Empire of Attolia[/color][/b], blaming Attolia's 'conspiracy' against Ubren for fanning the flames beyond the point that they can be extinguished. Ubren is quick to call their allies to their side, chiefly [b]The Redcliff Empire[/b] and [color=9e0b0f][b]The Hastel Dominions[/b][/color]. War continues to consume Europe. 

[b][i][u]26th of October[/u][/i][/b]

Not willing to squander the advantage they currently hold, [b][color=708090]The Kingdom of Ubren[/color][/b] is quick to strike the first blow in it's war with [b][color=00aeef]The Empire of Attolia[/color][/b]. An army group under the command of the highly respected General Janik Tillich marches to war. The General has nearly one hundred and fifty thousand men at his back as he marches into the Attolian province of Belgae, moving fast with a clear purpose to crush the garrison of the Empire underfoot. 

[b][i][u]28th of October[/u][/i][/b]

With the vast majority of the garrison scattered across Belgae handling the uprisings, clearly now an organised strike to distract the Empire before the invasion, [b][color=00aeef]The Empire of Attolia[/color][/b] is woefully unprepared to handle the immense army bearing down on it. The cavalry of [b][color=708090]The Kingdom of Ubren[/color][/b], twenty thousand riders, race ahead of the main force. Thousands of Attolian soldiers are cut off, and cut down, dying on the streets as they are forced to either flee to the relative safety of the province's cities, or attempt heroic, but futile, last stands. First blood has been drawn. The fractions of the garrison that do survive find themselves seeking shelter in cities in which the people are constantly rising up against them, forcing them to spend as much time ensuring that the townsfolk don't throw open the gates from within as they do ensuring Ubren don't break through them from without. 

[b][i][u]30th of October[/u][/i][/b]

At least one nation of Europe is still attempting to maintain peace. [b][color=007236]The Three City's Republic of Ianian[/color][/b] calls together representatives of both [b]The Echyan Empire[/b] and [color=f26522][b]The Republic of Toubres[/b][/color]. The treaty proposes a colonial divide in the Americas. Although the proposal is certainly in favour of Toubres and Ianian, and in truth offers little than what is already a certainty, for [b]The Echyan Empire[/b], it offers a security for their colonies. Both Toubres and Echya are quick to sign the treaty, and it becomes official. Not only does this avoid potential squabbles, it also further strengthens the relationship between the three nations, potentially even tempting Echya away from the Continental Alliance.