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[kingfisher1112]

Tiakath travels to stormstead, sneaking off the roads to remain hidden.

[Tiruin]

Two regiments...

Renart studied the composure of the men who served under him and decided that two regiments were enough. He wouldn't press his vassals for more, given their unwilling stupidity attitude. The people, were a more important factor.

While away, Renart entrusts the commonfolk [In secret] to keep Northwatch stable and not in the hands of those lesser lords. As well as keeping that Haegar ex-warchief safe, and the rest of the populace. Do not bring the Infantry Regiment loyal to my name that is guarding the Trade Route.

"Captain, ensure the levies are taken well cared off. We'd not like to lose our hunters ere the Winter falls. Make haste, we move for Dechire."

Move onto Dechire! Perhaps, raise any...more levies if possible?

Dechire: Ascertain their allegiance to Richard through finding out who currently is in charge. Hold a meeting with them and try to sway him/her over if not -- remind them of Richard's ancestry and of how he served loyally along with Albert. If successful, raise levies from there, as well as the past Duc's forces still loyal to him (for the glory of the realm) and march onwards to Richard's location, aiming to evade any enemies on the way if possible.

If they still resist, attempt to take the City by force and only the city -- not directly:
Attempt to Reveal and locations from ambush before the fight. Whichever goes, ensure that at least some portion of my troops are in the city before we make our attempt at taking it.

If Dechire is under control, request if I could gain ducats -- in the name of the protection of the realm, of course this is optional and for those who wish to contribute.

[Azthor]

Before heading into the tent, Rakon handed a knight a letter, to be immediatly delivered to Lorvese.

Spoiler: Letter (click to show/hide)

To Commandant Hoderic Bauldargruff, Grand Knight of the Dragonscepter

Raise the levies and meet me with the whole army by War's End side of the bridge to Spirituaser. If nor am I there nor do you receive word from me, be it by letter or through an agent bearing my seal, take Spirituaser by storm.

- Rakon Tengram, Marquis of Drachengrab

[Ardas]

"Can you guarantee it to me that only you will be to blame if anything comes to fore? You do realise that if you are blamed for haegar invasion, I will be forced to chase you? 

Edgard sighed, the burden of the regency crushing the man. Royal power was nothing he ever imagined it to be. Who would in their right mind plot to be burdened with such things?

"Go ahead, make preparations. But be warned, I will be forced to crush you if anything goes out of hand. You and I know that you are doing this for the sake of the kingdom, but others won't see it that way and I will have to deal with any fallout you might cause in the process."

--------------------------------------------------- 

Ril's attitude was cold, to say the least, it was still polite, yet curtly so, even though he gave a stiff bow of the hips.
"The steward despised me and declined to let me speak with the king or offer a diplomatic...alliance."

"Honestly? I do not care too much about other nations...at the tiem of our own trials. Since you are the regent, I need to request my sister's sword, and her trophies from the battle, lest they fall into somone's unrelated, greedy mitts, like my lands have."

"I would also like those lands back, now that I think about it."

"Your sister's belongings? Go ahead and take them, wherever they might be. I was saddened to hear of her death, even though I did not track what happened to her belongings.
as for your lands... Lord Stoneson was elected as the new duc in absence of any blood relatives to Ursa. You will have to convince them to make you their lord, and you will have to ask "duc" Stoneson to give up his title.
I have a mission for you in meantime, if you care for peace in this kingdom. You will go to Varahan in duchy of Parnoth in Arendalis and you will pick up sacred texts for prophet Jitpau. Once we have them, maybe he will be able to move around and call upon people in altaregia to desist and drop this silly opposition."

[micelus]

"Of course my lord, of course. A leader should not be burdened with the crimes of what those below them commit, after all..."

Osir bowed, and said farewell. Being in the North was better than being in the middle of a civil war after all, and far better than being near the Prophet.

Head back to Osport and gather up my regiment and my court priest, Aki. Gather any news that has come out of the North as of late and then check with the clanlords on the current politics of the Haegari coast-tribes.

[filiusenox]

"Your sister's belongings? Go ahead and take them, wherever they might be. I was saddened to hear of her death, even though I did not track what happened to her belongings.
as for your lands... Lord Stoneson was elected as the new duc in absence of any blood relatives to Ursa. You will have to convince them to make you their lord, and you will have to ask "duc" Stoneson to give up his title.
I have a mission for you in meantime, if you care for peace in this kingdom. You will go to Varahan in duchy of Parnoth in Arendalis and you will pick up sacred texts for prophet Jitpau. Once we have them, maybe he will be able to move around and call upon people in altaregia to desist and drop this silly opposition."

There a simple sort of anger in his voice, leather-gloved fists clenching for a few moments, his breath ragged, before he calms, reaching up to adjust the collar of his vest.
"I serve the king. Not the regency, not the brother of the king. The. King. It's as simple as that."

"Regardless, I would like to request a slip from you, informing anybody that I am to be allowed to take my sister's possessions with me. I will also request one from...Richard for any extra authority, and then head to my lands to reclaim them and then, maybe then, will I take a side and decide."

[Ardas]

Edgard's voice was stern, clearly displeased with man's growing impertinence.

"My dear boy, I am the Crown for as long as king is sick. He appointed me to act in his name and on his behalf to keep this country safe while he deals with his affliction. Now, you can do what I asked you and I will help you in getting your land back, or I simply welcome duc Stoneson with open arms and I won't be needing you anymore. Richard could help you, but you will only be fuelling civil war.

Now, since Ursa was Blauritter, her items are in my posession. I will release them to you when you prove your worth to bear the title of Blauritter."

Edgard dropped the harsh tone.

"Now, will you be able to carry my request out and get the specific text for the prophet Jitpau? You talk big, but you need to show me that you are a worthy vassal and diplomat for the king to accept. You have failed to secure deal with Donnerstein, which means that your prospects for chancellorship are slim. Can you fix it and do this one more thing for me? If yes, then find him and tell him that I sent you. He will fill you in on specifics."

[filiusenox]

Ril blunk, before turning on his heels.

"Very well. I will be very, very cross if this priest begins to advocate a civil war, which I hope he does not."

He paused in the door-way, a grin etching his lips as he offers, almost sarcastically, "Pardon my rudeness."


Head to Jitpau.

[Ghazkull]

As Ril left the room Harald entered with a swift gait, not sparing the man walking past him a look. Gracefully he bowed before Edgard.

My liege. I have brought my army.

[Ardas]

Edgard lightened up slighlty when he saw Harald enter.

"Gods a bove know that this is first good news I had in a while. sit down and tell me of your work with Richard. what did you find out. How is the man? How is the country side and your people? Everyone is concenred with the plague and I myslef want to put everything in order for Albert's sake."

[Ghazkull]

Harald rose showing concern in his face.

The situation is bad. I had to deal with the deserters of my Personal Guard and this in the current situation was treated with...dislike by the population. THe Grey Death has gotten worse and it will continue to do so if we dont do something soon. But you asked after Richard. Point is we will face a war, with you refusing to accept his conditions he will march no matter the cost no matter whether his brother will die due to his rebellion, stubborn the man.

[Ardas]

Edgard was looking for advice, and he sorely needed it. Even though he was on top, he was alone. He took Harald's word in with some unease.

"Blast. The forces are too matched now, we will only have pointless bloodshed. something has to give and the balance has to be changed. I sent letters to my in-laws to be in Arendalis, all of the mswore that they will become my or crown's vassals if my marriages are completed. Point is, the balance of forces can be shifted, but we have to act quick. Do you think Richard will change his mind if he is outnumbered. I was also thinking of calling all nobles of our side for a council to write a letter to him, calling him to cease and surrender."

[Ghazkull]

My liege, a letter will about achieve the same as the personal talk i had with him. It's to no avail, he firmyl believes you have poisoned his brother and no matter how many troops you have he will still stand against you...

[Kestrel_6]

Karas decided to follow the Knight

"I see it fit to first mention suspects. mine are Jitpau the Messiah, as he brought... A lot of southerners, Prince Richard to gain the throne, or Duc de Arborvent. I suggest we tail suspects. Who do you suspect, Saer Talinth?"

[Iituem]

[6] To your surprise, you manage to get in the city with relative ease. The army guarding Altaregia is numerous, although you do not bother to try to count them (it would look too suspicious and it is practically impossible). As you start visiting the town, you begin spread rumors about Richard and look for information. Things are going well and - someone puts his hand on your shoulder. You turn around, and come face to face with a guard.

"I've been listening to what you were saying for a good time now, and I don't like a bit of it. You're coming with me; [4-1] we have a few questions to aks you."

He starts escorting you towards the gate of the city, another guard joining him to make sure you don't attempt anything unreasonable.

"I see.  If you don't mind, I have a question for you.  What the hell is that?"  Fust points to a random group of people in the other direction, then attempts to leg it down the street.

Fust attempts an escape, using his Acrobatics to take a less travelled path.  He runs until he is reasonably sure he has lost the guards.