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Ivyleaves is correct; there is indeed two sides to every story.  Now for a third party view of the on-going struggle:

While Eoga is now playing the victim, I can assure anyone who is taking an interest in these developments that was not the initial case.  As an ally of GOON, I was informed of Eoga’s actions and sent him a personal message asking for an explanation of his actions (i.e. attacks, blockading resources, destroying caravans, ect.).  I experienced his aggression first hand in a series of messages that are far too long to list here, however below are a few highlights:

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Yes I ran and with good reason. Did you know there are 2 more inbound enemy forces? One of them is from those allies you so desperately try to protect.

I never spoke about honor, and running seemed like the smart thing to do. However victory will be mine. I only want to fight the idiots that started all this. Those they called in because these fool where to weak to finish what they started are of no concern to me.

Perhaps next time i will give you a decent fight. However first i have to deal with the ones who truly deserve it.

I understand that you only try to protect them against their own stupidity, and there I have no grudge against you as of yet. I do not want to fight you, but next time you come, even you and your allies are not save from me. even if it will take a while before I can do anything.

If you insist on fighting me, remember this when I finally have the strength to crush your cities into dust. I did not start anything, I did not start the fight with goon, nor did I want to start a war with you. However I will defend myself even if that means attacking an other.

Remember this,
- Eoga


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> Sent By: Sherpa
> Received By: Eoga
> Sent: 28MAY10 01:37
> Subject: Re: Re: Your Hostile Actions
> Message: I came. You ran. You said you would send my allies a message in my soildier's blood... All you left was a few spearmen? You must have been terrified of losing your entire army, rightfully so. If you wish to spill blood, Sparta will always welcome your troops as lambs to the slaughter.

You may speak about victory and honor when you have earned it, which you have not.

The war shall continue...
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> Sent By: Eoga
> Received By: Sherpa
> Sent: 27MAY10 15:43
> Subject: Re: Your Hostile Actions
> Message: Sherpa,

you have been misguided by your own allies. I am not the hostile nation they made me out to be. I attacked once, and only once. Which was in reply to their attack on my capital. I had to make a statement that I was not to be messed with or else I feared more would come.

However I still invite you to come at me with all your might. Even if it is just so I can crush your forces and send your allies a message in your fallen soldiers blood, maybe then they will understand that attacking me is futile and only death awaits those who do.

Show me what you got, and let us settle this matter once and for all.

Kind regards,
- Eoga


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> Sent By: Sherpa
> Received By: Eoga
> Sent: 27MAY10 15:23
> Subject: Your Hostile Actions
> Message:
Eoga,

You threatened my Ally, the Alliance of GOON. I have been made aware of these threats, and your attacks. As a result, my spies, scouts, thiefs, and sabatours have been dispatched to your city. My mages have cast spells crippling your economy. Additionally, my army marches toward your gates. Consider this honorable advance notice a sign of our benevolence.

This is the price those who threaten NUME's allies pay. If you continue your threats and aggressive behavior it will be met with force 10 fold what you use. Please be aware this is not a threat, but rather a promise set firm in action. If you end your hostile actions and formally apologize to Lady Faya of GOON, I will consider a cease fire.

I await your response.

-Sherpa, King of NUME

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 As you can see, it was indeed Eoga that invited the hostilities by his actions and words.  He was given several chances to end the war, at each turn, Eoga threatened further hostilities.  What choice does an Alliance have when faced with such blind aggression?

While his commitment to not surrender was admirable, terms for a ceasefire were offered several times by both GOON and NUME, rejected by Eoga until he realized he could not win.

For those of you thinking: is enough, enough?  Of course.  GOON and NUME will cease attacks eventually; however the pleading of a beaten enemy who was once so arrogant is hard to hear after such a short time.  Perhaps after enough blood is spilled, Eoga’s threats for eternal retribution can be cast aside.  Until then consider Eoga’s plea for help for what it is:  the last efforts of an unpredictably aggressive and arrogant player desperate to settle a score he could not pay.

If you wish to hear more of this intricate saga, you are welcome to join me in my mead halls for foam and feasting.

Strength and Honor,

Sherpa, King of NUME