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<blockquote data-quote="Cerebral Paladin" data-source="post: 4210673" data-attributes="member: 3448"><p>Session 30:</p><p></p><p>18 O-Kas</p><p></p><p>The following morning’s Council meeting began with a report from Dame Brionna about a group of barbarians coming from the Northeast, escorted by a small number of Canberran troops.</p><p></p><p>“What’s that about?” asked Kit.</p><p></p><p>“I have a guess,” said Alistair. “That probably means that we should speak with Sir Derek Brightspan. We’ll need a psion to contact him. Perhaps we should contact Lord Silverleaves?”</p><p></p><p>Dame Brionna looked pained at that suggestion. “We could, your grace, but perhaps it would be more straightforward to ask the staff farsensor assigned to you by the Ministry of the Mind to handle it.”</p><p></p><p>“We have a staff farsensor?” asked Alistair in surprise.</p><p></p><p>“Yes, your grace.” Dame Brionna managed to suppress a reproach at Alistair’s failure to have reviewed the list of personnel assigned to his personal service by the various ministries.</p><p></p><p>“By all means, then, send for the farsensor.”</p><p></p><p>The farsensor arrived and established a mental connection between Alistair and Sir Derek.</p><p></p><p><<Sir Derek, this is Archduke Alistair. Please report on the war with the barbarians.>></p><p></p><p><<We have made peace with the enemy, my lord. I have sent a train with the Great Khan’s eldest son, a selection of women who are required by their custom to accompany him at all times, and a set of guards to keep him safe. The Great Khan sued for peace, and asks you to accept one of his daughters as a wife for a suitable person.>></p><p></p><p><<We accept, but we will need some time to figure out who an appropriate match would be.>></p><p></p><p><<I understand, my lord. I will inform the Great Khan. I believe that he expects as much.>></p><p></p><p><<Is the military situation stabilized, in your opinion? I may need to reassign your army, but not if that will result in further conflict with the barbarians.>></p><p></p><p><<There won’t be further problems from the barbarians. They were beaten soundly, and they respect that, as well as thinking that it shows that the spirits have turned against them. Some of them follow the Dog, some the Bear, some follow other spirits, I think, and some are Glor’diadelian. Frankly, their religion is a mess.>> </p><p></p><p><<What were our casualties like?>></p><p></p><p><<We lost about a third of the force, despite inflicting barbarian losses of almost 3:1.>> Sir Derek paused as he gathered his thoughts, clearly troubled. <<It was the only way the job could be done. I will do considerable penance for the loss of lives when I return to more civilized. . . when I return to a temple I am more comfortable with.>></p><p></p><p><<We understand. The cost is heavy, but it was necessary. I hate to call on your army so soon after this campaign, but several orkish hordes are menacing the Duchy of Furrows. If the remainder of your forces would be able to engage those hordes, we need them badly.>></p><p></p><p><<It will be difficult, your grace, but we will endure. I will begin planning immediately.>></p><p></p><p><<How long will it take you to reach Furrows?>></p><p></p><p><<We can make it there in three weeks’ time, if I force a march. I will need to set up supply trains, which will delay us, and with your grace’s permission, I would like to recruit or press more troops as we travel to fill out our numbers somewhat.>></p><p></p><p><<That is entirely acceptable and advisable given the forces you will face. If the barbarians would be willing and you are comfortable that they would be loyal, you can also hire some of the barbarians as mercenary.>></p><p></p><p><<They would be eager to accept that, my lord. They view their defeat as indicating our strength, and they would be happy to ally themselves with us. I will only recruit cavalry from them, but we should be able to strengthen our army. It will have the added value of giving their more adventurous youths something to do besides raiding us or our neighbors.>></p><p></p><p>Kit spoke quietly to Alistair. “The Farsensor is feeling the strain of the connection-- you should finish soon, or he may pass out.”</p><p></p><p><<Thank you for your report and for your excellent service, Sir Derek. Please convey the gratitude of Canberry to your troops. We will send further tactical details while you travel.>></p><p></p><p><<Thank you, your grace.>></p><p></p><p>Alistair nodded to the Farsensor, who dropped the connection, mopped his brow, and quickly retreated to rest.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cerebral Paladin, post: 4210673, member: 3448"] Session 30: 18 O-Kas The following morning’s Council meeting began with a report from Dame Brionna about a group of barbarians coming from the Northeast, escorted by a small number of Canberran troops. “What’s that about?” asked Kit. “I have a guess,” said Alistair. “That probably means that we should speak with Sir Derek Brightspan. We’ll need a psion to contact him. Perhaps we should contact Lord Silverleaves?” Dame Brionna looked pained at that suggestion. “We could, your grace, but perhaps it would be more straightforward to ask the staff farsensor assigned to you by the Ministry of the Mind to handle it.” “We have a staff farsensor?” asked Alistair in surprise. “Yes, your grace.” Dame Brionna managed to suppress a reproach at Alistair’s failure to have reviewed the list of personnel assigned to his personal service by the various ministries. “By all means, then, send for the farsensor.” The farsensor arrived and established a mental connection between Alistair and Sir Derek. <<Sir Derek, this is Archduke Alistair. Please report on the war with the barbarians.>> <<We have made peace with the enemy, my lord. I have sent a train with the Great Khan’s eldest son, a selection of women who are required by their custom to accompany him at all times, and a set of guards to keep him safe. The Great Khan sued for peace, and asks you to accept one of his daughters as a wife for a suitable person.>> <<We accept, but we will need some time to figure out who an appropriate match would be.>> <<I understand, my lord. I will inform the Great Khan. I believe that he expects as much.>> <<Is the military situation stabilized, in your opinion? I may need to reassign your army, but not if that will result in further conflict with the barbarians.>> <<There won’t be further problems from the barbarians. They were beaten soundly, and they respect that, as well as thinking that it shows that the spirits have turned against them. Some of them follow the Dog, some the Bear, some follow other spirits, I think, and some are Glor’diadelian. Frankly, their religion is a mess.>> <<What were our casualties like?>> <<We lost about a third of the force, despite inflicting barbarian losses of almost 3:1.>> Sir Derek paused as he gathered his thoughts, clearly troubled. <<It was the only way the job could be done. I will do considerable penance for the loss of lives when I return to more civilized. . . when I return to a temple I am more comfortable with.>> <<We understand. The cost is heavy, but it was necessary. I hate to call on your army so soon after this campaign, but several orkish hordes are menacing the Duchy of Furrows. If the remainder of your forces would be able to engage those hordes, we need them badly.>> <<It will be difficult, your grace, but we will endure. I will begin planning immediately.>> <<How long will it take you to reach Furrows?>> <<We can make it there in three weeks’ time, if I force a march. I will need to set up supply trains, which will delay us, and with your grace’s permission, I would like to recruit or press more troops as we travel to fill out our numbers somewhat.>> <<That is entirely acceptable and advisable given the forces you will face. If the barbarians would be willing and you are comfortable that they would be loyal, you can also hire some of the barbarians as mercenary.>> <<They would be eager to accept that, my lord. They view their defeat as indicating our strength, and they would be happy to ally themselves with us. I will only recruit cavalry from them, but we should be able to strengthen our army. It will have the added value of giving their more adventurous youths something to do besides raiding us or our neighbors.>> Kit spoke quietly to Alistair. “The Farsensor is feeling the strain of the connection-- you should finish soon, or he may pass out.” <<Thank you for your report and for your excellent service, Sir Derek. Please convey the gratitude of Canberry to your troops. We will send further tactical details while you travel.>> <<Thank you, your grace.>> Alistair nodded to the Farsensor, who dropped the connection, mopped his brow, and quickly retreated to rest. [/QUOTE]
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