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    The season of 1104 was dominated by French efforts to expand eastward. All other nations made no new effort to attack the Reich, as the Poles were forbidden by the Pope, the Venetians were seemingly content to secure Innsbruck, and the Hungarians apparently had other matters to deal with. The Milanese and the Danes continued their sieges of Bern and Hamburg, respecticely.

    King Phillip of France has laid siege to Antwerp, in a bid to consolidate his control of Flanders. As Duke Hummel did not have to fight in any battles thus far, he has his full compliment of soldiers sans the regiment of Peasant Archers under siege in Hamburg. The King has brought ten regiments, including a team of siege engineers and their ballistas. Both sides command a considerably portion of their realm's resources.

    But more shocking is the fate of Count Zirn, now revealed. In order to save himself and his desmense he has sworn fealty to the Kingdom of France! Provence has many ties to the French lands, so this is not too surprising, but it is another humiliation for the Reich to endure. How much more can it take?

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    The season of 1105 saw the storm beginning to end for the Reich. Prinz Leopold has sucessfully brokered peace with Denmark, receiving tribute in exchange for Hamburg. He has also ordered the recruitment of militia throughout the cities he controls, giving the Reich a much-needed boost in fighting men.

    And they will be needed, as another castle as fallen. Duke Bernardo of Milan has finally seized Bern, and added Switzerland to his domain. With the loss of Bern and Hamburg, Magdeburg remainas the only castle in the Reich. Count der Bartige has a great responsibility on his shoulders.

    But there has been more good news this season. Prinz Leopold has finally taken a bride; a fine german woman named Judda. Their marriage has given the people much to celebrate, and is an important step in preventing a succession crisis. This season has seen a great uptick in the Reich's fortunes, one it's people hope will continue.
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    The season of 1107 saw a minor miracle for the Reich: There were no new attacks against the Empire. The realms of Europe seem content with their holdings and are now turning to other affairs. With this, the Time of Troubles seems to be at last drawing to a close. The biggest news in the realm has been Prince Leopold's decision to offer Helmut Becker the hand of his sister, Princess Agnes. Becker eagerly accepted of course, and has now established himself as an important figure in the Reich.

    Coincidentally, the next regularly-scheduled Diet session is approaching. It is hoped that this will provide the Reich with the opportunity it needs to renews it's spirit and embark on the road back to greatness.
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    The season of 1108 has seen a dramtic shift in the state of the Reich that has surely heralded the time of troubles.

    Kaiser Heinrich has awaken from his malaise, and has called for an emergency session of the Diet! This the Kaiser once again present to lead the Reich, there is hope now that they can begin to recover from the Time of Troubles!

    Helmut Becker has installed himself as Duke of Bavaria with the blessings of the Prinz. With this, the Reich is once again restored to four Duchies: Austria, Bavaria, Bohemia and Holland. Though the four houses will likely work together in the short-term to recover the Reich, one wonders how long this harmony will last...

    Now is the time for the Reich to work together to reclaim thier former glory! Though their enemies are strong, and France's assault is still in play, there is now renewed hope that the Reich will recover.

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