New Verham

[Rogue]

Winter weather grips country as Restorationists close in on Chukyo

November 5700

Chukyo - Frozen lakes, piles of snow and a cold population. New Verham has been overwhelmed by a series of winter storms that have further worsened the humanitarian condition in the country. Just a week ago, the last loyalist forces were pushed out of the capital of Chukyo after a failed offensive that saw at least two thousand killed. The offensive, concluded with the liberation of the Luthorian embassy, was followed by a joint operation of Egelian and pro-restorationist forces in which the loyalists were pushed out of the city. Just before the loyalist defeat, winter weather started hitting the Ostlander areas of the country, quickly moving down and covering the capital in a thick layer of snow. 

The city, damaged due to the fighting, has suffered blackouts and authorities have found it difficult to provide aid to a struggling population. At least several hundred have already died due to a combination of harsh winter weather and a already worsening food supply. While loyalist forces are now out of the city and further on the retreat, the hard conditions have made it hard for restorationist alligned forces to provide aid throughout the city. 

Meanwhile restorationist forces in the east are making quick gains as loyalist forces are in a total withdrawal. Soldiers have defected on mass following their defeat in Chukyo, and loyalist militia's are switching sides in the hopes of getting on the good side of restorationist forces. Along the Ostlander border, reports have suggested that several loyalist commanders have been entrenching themselves within the mountainside, seeking to make a last stand in case restorationists make it there. Gaoist forces fearfull of being persecuted have already started flocking towards the border region, hoping to use these entrenched positions to prevent capture. 

Restorationists are now close to Chukyo, likely to link up with Egelian forces within a week. If succesfull, General Khasar has already hinted at inviting the Ostlander and Vanukean communities to negotiate the future of the country, being confident that a total end to the Gaoist regime is close.

Chukyo, covered in a thick layer of snow as the storm continues

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