Morgenstjernen (The Kalmar Union)




 * 19th September 2012

Holy Roman Empire - The electors gather at Frankfurt Rathaus to begin the deliberations for the election of a new Emperor. The entrance of the electors to the city has already brought the streets to a standstill as citizens line the roadsides to catch a glimpse of the various royal and ecclesiastical carriages.


 * 15th September 2012

Vinland - Several thousand Sauklanders march on Toronto to demand reforms. The atmosphere is highly charged and the army is deployed to keep order.
 * 12th September 2012

Luxembourg - Queen Charlotta christens the Sigismund; Luxembourg's 30th, and so far largest, Tyr-Style battleship at Rotterdam before boarding the royal train to Frankfurt for the upcoming Imperial election.


 * 10th September 2012

Byzantium - The Byzantine army capture the main body of mutinous Serbian troops to the East of Smederevo. Several high ranking officers are executed for treason.


 * 7th September 2012

Holy Roman Empire - The Imperial Chancellor Prince Hans of Brunswick officially calls for the Electors to convene in Frankfurt to elect a new Emperor.


 * 6th September 2012

Bavaria - After lying in state for several days Emperor Ludwig is buried. Members of 30 royal dynasties attend the memorial.


 * 31st August 2012

Holy Roman Empire - The Imperial Diet votes to dissolve itself pending the burial of Ludwig and the beginning of the Imperial election process.

Byzantium - Byzantine troops enter Belgrade for the first time since the beginning of the Serb revolt though come under sustained fire.


 * 29th August 2012

Bavaria - Reports that Emperor Ludwig, King of Bavaria has died. The Imperial Flag is flown at half mast across the Empire. Crown Prince Ludwig addresses Bavaria on the radio. Official notes of condolence begin to arrive.


 * 28th August 2012

Poland-Lithuania - Princess Anna receives her father, His Royal Highness King Stephan IV, in Vilnius. She is recovering after giving birth to his newest granddaughter, Princess Helena.

Leifia - The severe drought affecting the Central Leifian states continues. Many nations' crops have already been written off and some are fearing famine conditions.


 * 26th August 2012

Scotland - The celebrated aeronaut Neil Armstrong dies.


 * 24th August 2012

Byzantium - Reports continue of fighting in the Byzantine Hora of Serbia. The revolt of Serbian regulars is now in its second week.

Mamaceqtawia - In a thrilling final Abernakriga defeat the reigning champions Erie 6-5 to clinch the Niskayuna Cup. Estonia came a respectable 3rd in the Háflaeykir championship.