[Anti-Lionmane propaganda continued]

((Oh yeah, you know it. We got 'em Trollbanes.


Also. Throran*))

Agraf nods slowly while reading the piece, he puts the paper down before taking a sip from his mug.
"good girl..."

(( Should have kept going on the misty beast ))

The following Article is posted in various newspapers in Dalaran, Shattrath, Gilneas, Stromgarde, The exodar, Stormwind and Darnassus specifically in reply to other Articles posted by Adenah Thorgint and Geoff "the Bear" of Strom.


Bears, Lions, Peacocks, Biggots, Opinions, views, Bias, A lord, an Exile... and all of no interest to Most people beyond the borders of the Arathi Highlands. Stromgarde and the Highlands have an ancient system of law, Traditions and Honour. We pride ourselves on our Warriors, our Martial way of life, and hold our loyalty to the grand alliance in High esteem. Many,seemingly Lord Geoff included, view us as nothing more than Barbaric savages with no moral compass or value for principal. I say different.

Stromgarde Is a city where We hold honour in such reverance, that it is considered worse than death to be exiled from our lands never to return. something the good lord Geoff would of known if he infact existed or understood our culture. Our records show clearly that no man has ever existed, or been exiled... and if he was infact sent from our lands in shame, a fate we consider worse than death, It was for heinous crimes and misconduct. His rantings therefore can be seen only as Venomous slurs of anger born of his shame and solitude. Or, he is infact a foreign political body, or Enemy of our Kingdom wishing no more than to cause instability.

So let us peer into your arguments, one step at a time. In your first artical you stated Lord Lionmane to be the 'Self-proclaimed' lion of Strom. The truth is infact rather different, He was named so by his trusted friend and ally, Sir Aarian Northlight. The Master chaplain and founder of the Exhalted and revered disciples of light, after the Battle of Hammerfall six years past.

Second you call him a 'former king'. As records and many offiicials from any state will tell you, He never took the crown. the truth is rather different, His loyalty so strong for Danath as it is, he refused the crown despite the pleading of Arador Dawnweaver.

On your third point you Raise the question of his wisdom and logic when he Led Arathorian forces south to Wage war upon the Gurubashi, stating it to be 'someone elses War'. Again your records must be faulty. The invasion of Stranglethorn came about after Gurubashi raiders attacked a hidden village in Arathi. the trolls having recieved information from the traitor lysle Draknar, proceeded to the Village and cut down, skinned, dismembered and harvested organs from three hundred women and children. My own wife and ten year old son among them. The invasion that followed was of a scale barely comprehendable, many died and the Genocide of the trolls could be considered a foul and Heinous crime. Yet... When was the last time the Gurubashi empire, raided duskwood? when was the last time the Gurubashi waged war beyond their jungle, or infact stepped outside of their hallowed Zul'gurub? So decimated as they was, Lord Lionmane dealt a knock out blow that has spared potentialy thousands from their murderous onslaught.

The matter you raise of him 'playing' Dead is rather intriguing and yet true to a minor extent. A paladan by the name of Edgar the true was warped and corrupted into madness by the Voodoo magic of the trolls, and volunteered in a brief time of sanity to take Lord Lionmanes place. The world would think Seiken lionmane dead, The gurubashi would Relent in their schemes to kill him. Thus sparing the precious little blood of Strom left.

You next raise the Question as to whether or not it was he or his daughter Saihna who rallied the people of Strom back together, mocking the idea of him boasting it an achievement. His lordship has not achieved this, and is often the first to admit it. Our city is in ruins, our people few and scattered. His Daughter Saihna achieved much, But the slope is steep and hard going. Stromgarde can and never will be the same. Lord Lionmane spends his night in our chapel praying to the light and making careful plans of preservation, not conquest.

Then onto the matter of his strategy's and skill as a war leader. Anaei Lionmane is a young woman of Clergy training and diplomatic skill. Her grand-father is a veteran of 40 years of war, and one of the few commanders to of Beaten The Chieftain of the Red blades in the open field. His record is that of a man who is motivated, eager and willing to lead from the front with the Banner of the Alliance in hand... Such as at the Battle of the Eastfields, The Battle of Raynewood, the Stonetalon March, The Defence of honor hold, the Bad lands campaign... i could go on. Yet you refer to late 'great' Senator Irondawn, A dwarf whom commanded the massacre of camp taurajo in the southern barrens two years ago... A defenceless village. And then When the forces of Tribe red blade landed upon the shores of the wetlands vowing revenge, the dwarven army was smashed despite the courage of its dwarves, But Senator Irondawn was nowhere to be seen. Your knowledge of Military History is Laughable, your comparisons illogical.

You then go on to call my people 'fugitives and wildlings'. Comical, from an exile. Your true Intent is now lost to me, Do you wish to change history or mock your own culture? and whats this... more references to Khaz modan? Ironforge? If the previous comments regarding the Irondawns and the use of Ironforges archives wasnt enough, we may have found a hint of this articles potential source.

"a pompous peacock when he really should be on his knees, begging for aid in all forms." An intriguing Phrase. Lord Seiken Lionmane has always been a staunch ally of ironforge, As proven throughout the Covenant war Six years ago. At the height of the war, The combined forces of the gurubashi empire, Tribe red blade and their other allied forces Had marched all the way to the gates of Ironforge where they planned to lay siege to the great bastion of the Bronzebeards. What a shock they got, When riding beside aarian northlight, Burgen copperforge and Maelmoor lightbringer... Came Seiken lionmane and the Shining strand, Riding down the slopes from the great mountain to chase them back to whence they came.

Stromgarde, Lionmane and the Arathorian people are All for Ironforge, as friends, allies and proven comrades in arms. But we are not its slaves. Nor shall we ever be.

In your second artical you move away from making a mess of history, and worshiping clan Irondawn. instead you focus on Slandering Lady Adenah Thorgint-goldheart. An exiled man of Strom who hides behind a false name, Which we have proven to be a venemous guise, Has all the contempt of our kingdom and no Right in our eyes to spurt his lies upon a woman who serves our people loyaly.

You have my contempt sir, the hatred of your people, and non of the honour or Truth to make your claims stick. Should you contemplate raising your cowardly head again, Think twice.

-Magan Athirius Wolfheart, Silver-Raven, True and real Citizen of Stromgarde.

*Vincent snickers as he reads over the articles.*

"A man that would rise to bait like this so easily...might be useful, however, it would be a shame if they were to get rid of him. Then they might put someone competent in charge...then my neck would be a few inches shorter."

*Dorik reads the paper and raises an eyebrow. It is clear by his expression that he has no idea what this is all about and promptly uses said newspaper to light his fireplace. He reaches for his twenty-second mug of Loch Modan Larger that day and mutters something about people setteling things over a pint.*

Seiken Lionmane wrote:The following Article is posted in various newspapers in Dalaran, Shattrath, Gilneas, Stromgarde, The exodar, Stormwind and Darnassus specifically in reply to other Articles posted by Adenah Thorgint and Geoff "the Bear" of Strom.

((Just a point of critique, Gilneas has no active newspaper, and secondly, why would all the newspapers print this? Please specify perhaps on what page and on what priority, for example the propaganda against Lionmane was always posted on the last page because it was very unsavoury, thanks!))

Ron Sexton wrote:

Seiken Lionmane wrote:The following Article is posted in various newspapers in Dalaran, Shattrath, Gilneas, Stromgarde, The exodar, Stormwind and Darnassus specifically in reply to other Articles posted by Adenah Thorgint and Geoff "the Bear" of Strom.

((Just a point of critique, Gilneas has no active newspaper, and secondly, why would all the newspapers print this? Please specify perhaps on what page and on what priority, for example the propaganda against Lionmane was always posted on the last page because it was very unsavoury, thanks!))

((BEcause when a Lord hands you a pile of gold and a letter, you'll probably publish it. xD))

((It's a tad peculiar that a lord of a fallen kingdom is in possession of hefty amounts of gold. Especially when said lord has no means of acquiring more currency for that matter; he's been waging war for countless years with no income and he still continues to do so, no less. Besides, why would such major capitals risk their reputations due to personal freuds?))

Ron Sexton wrote:((It's a tad peculiar that a lord of a fallen kingdom is in possession of hefty amounts of gold. Especially when said lord has no means of acquiring more currency for that matter; he's been waging war for countless years with no income and he still continues to do so, no less. Besides, why would such major capitals risk their reputations due to personal freuds?))

((Because its Roleplay and Drama is why we are here. Now, Centre pages And to add to the next part most city's dont have running player made newspapers at present. Also Because he's making gold, and during said wars plundered his way from kalimdor to the vale, nothing says money like melting down a Troll's Golden armour while he's still in it))

((Troll...-golden- armour O_o did you fight the same SGE that I used to be in? xD Tribal tusks, fangs, bones and stuff... with probably quite the crappy plate :p that's the SGE I know! )

Sharyssa/Adenah wrote:((Troll...-golden- armour O_o did you fight the same SGE that I used to be in? xD Tribal tusks, fangs, bones and stuff... with probably quite the crappy plate :p that's the SGE I know! )

((I took a toll on their bling, what can i say?))

Sharyssa/Adenah wrote:((Troll...-golden- armour O_o did you fight the same SGE that I used to be in? xD Tribal tusks, fangs, bones and stuff... with probably quite the crappy plate :p that's the SGE I know! )

(( Because he tool all the golden armour. Before they had shinies. There is a reason they are called trollbanes. ))

Rasonal Dranger wrote:

Sharyssa/Adenah wrote:((Troll...-golden- armour O_o did you fight the same SGE that I used to be in? xD Tribal tusks, fangs, bones and stuff... with probably quite the crappy plate :p that's the SGE I know! )

(( Because he tool all the golden armour. Before they had shinies. There is a reason they are called trollbanes. ))

(( makes no sense, he's trollbane, not goldbane... really jewbro, think smarter.))

(( No clue if this is drama related, I very rarely come on here nowdays just to kill some time. But nice read anyhow. Made me remember all the good (and bad/dramatic) times ))