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.