Starting territories:
- Northumbria: Mick
- Mercia: Bob
- East Anglia: Chris R
- Wessex: Chris J
- Normandy: Alan
- Norway: Neil
Turn One moves so far:
- Neil’s Vikings conquered East Anglia by defeating Chris R in battle. Chris R is now a vassal of the Norse and must join them in battle if commanded.
- Alan’s Normans conquered Wessex by killing Chris J in battle. Chris J is out of the running, but will command any non-player territories. The Normans get +1 Saga army point for owning Wessex, now a non-player territory.
- Bob needs to give a turn one order
- Mick needs to give a turn one order
- Steve B needs to declare his starting territory and give a turn one order.
- Any other players need to step up and make their claim to the throne of England!
Cheltenham Wargames 
I believe I must apologize to Chris R as to the behaviour of my Berserkers. They just got carried away with themselves when the wiped out 2 points of hearth guard in 1 round of combat. As you now seem to be my vassal I think a mutual bit of Norman bashing might be in order!
Your Overlord.
Ragnar.
Northumberland sends ambassadors to Norway , strengthens the Border with Mercia and doubles the garrison at Bebbanburg
Breaking news – carrier pigeon just arrived tells that the Bretons have a new Warlord (Steve B) and have just invaded Aquitaine.
Battle set for the feast day of Gerontius, martyred bishop of Bordeaux, (9th December for you pagans) between Steve and Chris J, (representing the non-player territory).
See http://www.medievalist.net/calendar/ for feast days etc.
Our man in Flanders reports that Brian has just returned from his Byzantine pilgrimage and has set-up base with his loyal followers in that territory.