Kingdoms Associated Press



09/05/1474 Happenings in England and Beyond




Kingdoms Associated Press - England and International


As spring settles across the realm, England remains largely quiet, with little movement by the Monarch and his entourage. Very little activity comes from them, but let us begin in Sussex, where His Majesty appears to have taken up something of a prolonged holiday. The Royal Household and the Sussex residents have been locked in a month‑long (so far and ongoing) tug‑of‑war so public that even the sheep have opinions.

One wonders, purely as a civic observation, whether the King Niketas remembers England has other counties. He has been monarch since 1 March, yet Sussex has enjoyed more royal presence than the rest of the realm combined. Perhaps the sea air is restorative.

Meanwhile, the London Commons continues to provide the chief centre of civic discourse and activity.

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Having received a letter from across the realm, I discovered France has a fun opportunity.

In the County of Poitou, the city of La Rochelle announces the return of spring with an opening of its gates to all who live by the bow and by honour. Under the name Trophée du Loup‑Garou, a great archery tournament shall be held beneath the patronage of Gael Delacroix and the warrior brotherhood known as the Societas Sanguinis Luporum.

This gathering is declared not merely a contest, but a trial of skill and composure, where every arrow binds the hand that releases it, and where silence weighs as heavily as the target itself. Within this arena, glory is not announced; it is earned. Only the steadiest hand and the most unyielding will may claim victory.

The tournament shall take place from 22 May to 21 June 1474, drawing archers from across the realm to test their discipline upon the field. Prizes of 1,000, 600, and 400 écus shall be awarded to the competitors.

Those seeking entry may address Gael_Delacroix or Kohan Maelaig, and mariners approaching the port will find La Rochelle at sailing coordinates X110, Y186.




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22/04/1474 Election of Devon's council : STD have obtained the absolute majority of the seats.

LONDON (AAP) – The list Stronger Together for Devon have taken the lead in the Devon county council election race, and have gained an absolute majority of the seats. They can govern alone.

Result of the vote :

1. "Stronger Together for Devon" (STD) : 100%

The seats of the council have been split in proportion to the election votes:

1 : Sparrowjack (STD)
2 : Llyres (STD)
3 : Hans_olo (STD)
4 : Adellante (STD)
5 : Nessa_brun (STD)
6 : Proudbg (STD)
7 : Zanlarrr (STD)
8 : Mursha (STD)
9 : Turlututux (STD)
10 : Peline (STD)
11 : Silicon_toad2000 (STD)
12 : Kat. (STD)

The members of the council will recognize the new Count(ess) in two days. The Count(ess) will have to present the county's respects to the King and appoint the councillors to their new positions.

19/04/1474 Election of Mercia's council : SNAN have obtained the absolute majority of the seats.

LONDON (AAP) – The list Something Nice and Neutral have taken the lead in the Mercia county council election race, and have gained an absolute majority of the seats. They can govern alone.

Result of the vote :

1. "Something Nice and Neutral" (SNAN) : 100%

The seats of the council have been split in proportion to the election votes:

1 : Sparky_ (SNAN)
2 : Johanna_Steele (SNAN)
3 : Zulita (SNAN)
4 : Neptunuk (SNAN)
5 : Singularity (SNAN)
6 : Rian (SNAN)
7 : Pinkfim (SNAN)
8 : Atreuss (SNAN)
9 : Dasaev (SNAN)
10 : Shere_khan (SNAN)
11 : Aerietta (SNAN)
12 : Danniel. (SNAN)

The members of the council will recognize the new Count(ess) in two days. The Count(ess) will have to present the county's respects to the King and appoint the councillors to their new positions.

29/03/1474 Election of Westmorland's council : KWS have obtained the absolute majority of the seats.

LONDON (AAP) – The list Keep Westmorland Strong have taken the lead in the Westmorland county council election race, and have gained an absolute majority of the seats. They can govern alone.

Result of the vote :

1. "Keep Westmorland Strong" (KWS) : 100%

The seats of the council have been split in proportion to the election votes:

1 : Andrew.grey (KWS)
2 : Sallysioux (KWS)
3 : Itamar (KWS)
4 : Pilgrim (KWS)
5 : Anneke (KWS)
6 : Emily173 (KWS)
7 : Fiora (KWS)
8 : James_smith (KWS)
9 : Jesijajo (KWS)
10 : Nataliewinslow (KWS)
11 : Mugchugger (KWS)
12 : Kasey (KWS)

The members of the council will recognize the new Count(ess) in two days. The Count(ess) will have to present the county's respects to the King and appoint the councillors to their new positions.

26/03/1474 Election of Sussex's council : ACE have obtained the absolute majority of the seats.

LONDON (AAP) – The list Abundance, Common sense and Economical Growth have taken the lead in the Sussex county council election race, and have gained an absolute majority of the seats. They can govern alone.

Result of the vote :

1. "Abundance, Common sense and Economical Growth" (ACE) : 57.8%
2. "Tyranny is Bad Innit" (TBI) : 42.2%

The seats of the council have been split in proportion to the election votes:

1 : Aeneia (ACE)
2 : Helenn (ACE)
3 : Bonnie.scarlett (ACE)
4 : Thurstan (ACE)
5 : Redylan (ACE)
6 : Valinar (ACE)
7 : Tahsa (TBI)
8 : Garich (TBI)
9 : Krya (TBI)
10 : Arturo_ (TBI)
11 : Chris_braveheart (TBI)
12 : Errol_mcflynn (ACE)

The members of the council will recognize the new Count(ess) in two days. The Count(ess) will have to present the county's respects to the King and appoint the councillors to their new positions.

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Cours

Product Price Variation
Loaf of bread 4.56 -0.28
Fruit 9.92 0
Bag of corn 3.7 0.87
Bottle of milk 9.48 0.11
Fish 20.26 0.06
Piece of meat 12.25 0.13
Bag of wheat 10.89 -0
Bag of flour 12.88 1.64
Hundredweight of cow 20.53 0.33
Ton of stone 10.44 -0
Half-hundredweight of pig 15.41 0.05
Ball of wool 10.86 -0.14
Hide 16.32 -0.06
Coat 49.5 0
Vegetable 9.38 -0.18
Wood bushel 4.19 0.08
Small ladder 20.18 0
Large ladder 68.02 0
Oar 20 -0
Hull 36.49 0
Shaft 8.16 -0.14
Boat 99.33 0.63
Stone 18.32 -0.11
Axe 150.74 0
Ploughshare 38.44 0
Hoe 30 0
Ounce of iron ore 11.52 0.2
Unhooped bucket 21.88 0
Bucket 37.73 0
Knife 17.89 0
Ounce of steel 49.04 -0.06
Unforged axe blade 53.91 0
Axe blade 116.44 0
Blunted axe 127.79 -2.51
Hat 53.38 0.08
Man's shirt 119.57 0.12
Woman's shirt 121.14 0
Waistcoat 141.4 0
Pair of trousers 74.61 -0.09
Mantle 257.82 0
Dress 265.04 -0.2
Man's hose 45.63 -0
Woman's hose 44.32 0
Pair of shoes 27.53 -0.01
Pair of boots 86.57 0
Belt 45.2 -0
Barrel 12.02 0
Pint of beer 0.82 0
Barrel of beer 66.51 2.5
Bottle of wine 1.66 0
Barrel of wine N/A N/A
Bag of hops 19.34 0
Bag of malt 10 0
Sword blade 101.19 0
Unsharpened sword 169.69 0
Sword 146.48 -0.07
Shield 36.91 0
Playing cards 73.55 -0
Cloak 180.72 0
Collar 68.35 -0.06
Skirt 135.35 0
Tunic 222.36 0
Overalls 115.73 0
Corset 117.2 0
Rope belt 53.86 0
Headscarf 60.73 0
Helmet 164.91 0
Toque 48.61 0
Headdress 79.65 0
Poulaine 64.02 0
Cod 11.36 0
Conger eel 12.81 0
Sea bream 18.31 0
Herring 17.43 0
Whiting 17.42 0
Skate 12.16 0
Sole 18.11 0
Tuna 12.51 0
Turbot 18.02 0
Red mullet 16.53 0
Mullet 12.47 -0
Scorpionfish 20.5 0
Salmon 16.51 0
Arctic char 12 0
Grayling 14.77 0
Pike 17.6 0
Catfish N/A N/A
Eel 15.09 0
Carp 17.98 0.03
Gudgeon 17.68 -0.04
Trout 17.51 0
Pound of olives 13.38 0
Pound of grapes 9.18 0
Sack of barley 10.67 0
Half-hundred weight of goat carcasses 18.99 0
Bottle of goat's milk 12.81 0
Tapestry 143.6 0
Bottle of olive oil 121.94 -0
Jar of agave nectar N/A N/A
Bushel of salt 19.89 0
Bar of clay 3.43 -0
Cask of Scotch whisky 93.32 -0
Cask of Irish whiskey 131.27 0
Bottle of ewe's milk 10.57 0
Majolica vase 10 0
Porcelain plate N/A N/A
Ceramic tile N/A N/A
Parma ham 84.97 0
Bayonne ham 34.65 -0
Iberian ham 70.28 0
Black Forest ham 54.72 0
Barrel of cider 51.16 0
Bourgogne wine 76.22 0
Bordeaux wine 60.89 0.31
Champagne wine 141.21 -5.25
Toscana wine 33.69 0
Barrel of porto wine 87.44 0
Barrel of Tokaji 163.71 0
Rioja wine 159.19 0
Barrel of Retsina 36.79 -0
Pot of yoghurt 85.17 -0
Cow's milk cheese 77.07 0
Goat's milk cheese 85.06 2.5
Ewe's milk cheese 52.26 0
Anjou wine 50.88 -0
Ewe carcass 15.03 0
Mast 456.7 0
Small sail 215.71 0
Large sail 838.79 0
Tumbler of pulque N/A N/A
Jar of pulque N/A N/A