Ohnar West has declared for the Alliance of the Free People and marches to war against the Empire. Every realm in the Far East is now committed.
In the South, Cathayan merchants were reported to be suddenly flush with suspiciously Zonasan-tasting food during the normally difficult winter months.
King Galiard of Cathay announced that a statue of the late Duke Alpha Aerinia would be constructed in central Anacan, 'as he was as mighty a foe and friend both as I have ever faced.' Funds for the memorial were drawn both from the Crown and from a collection by a handful of elderly Cathayan merchants who recalled fondly Alpha's time many years ago as Duke of Anacan.
