New Beerstein family portrait by the "Maestro"

Maestro Francios Metrelonge presented Reich Duke Wilhelm von Beerstein with a magnificent portrait of the Ducal family. Seated in front row are the Dowager Duchess Irene, the Reich Duke, and Duchess Lynda. Standing are the Grafin Sofia, General Graf James Louis, Prince Wilhelm II, and his fiancee Lady Louise von Pilsner. The painting has been ordered to be displayed in the Reichstag for two weeks so that all of Beerstein can have an opportunity to view the great work.

Maestro Metrelonge takes up residency at General Baron von Pilsner's estate

General Baron Rupert von Pilsner has offered to sponsor the renowned artist Francios Metrelonge at his estate for as long as the artist cares to stay in the Reich Duchy of Beerstein.

Reception dinner for renowned artist Francios Metrelonge

Our esteemed cousin, Erzherzog Rudolf Dascher Hansuppen II von Hessiansacken hausen, as made good on his promise to send his renowned artist Francios Metrelonge to the Reich Duchy of Beerstein. Reich Duke Wilhelm has ordered an active social schedule to welcome our honored guest. Many of the nobles and distinguished citizens have already requested commissions by the great artist.

More maps of potential adversaries found

The Beerstein General Staff is studying newly found maps of the Covenant of Colon.

Could a spring campaign be in our political interests? Like the Landgrave of Lorraine map, these maps seem to have been inspired by the engineering staff of Fitz-Badger.

Landgrave of Lorraine map found in the College of Honors Library

Although the Reich Duke has been recuperating from his disaster in Sicily, his morale was raised when the College of Honors reported finding a map of the Landgrave of Lorraine. It is widely speculated the map was inspired by the talented Fitz-Badger. Reich Duke Wilhelm seems to be on the mend and should be able to resume normal activities soon.