Seneschal's and Nobles' Reports

[OverKnight]

Seneschal's Report for 1099

Please update your SOT posts.


Current Events

The English have taken Dublin. Scotland and England have been at war the last season, and the English, bringing an army from Ireland, have laid siege to Edinburgh (OOC: I think passing the save around during the AI move prevented me from getting this announcement in 1098). I guess that answers my question about still seeking an alliance with the Scots.

The Mohomaddens have called a Jihad on Baghdad.

Venice and Milan are now at war.


Domestic Affairs

Some of our nobles have gained traits:

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Many buildings were completed this season:

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Several buildings were begun: A Church in Paris, a small Church in Marseille and a Town Guard in Antwerp.

Due to the fine efforts of many of our nobles, a number of watchtowers have been built around the realm.

Our spy, Aubert Fevre, impatiently left the fleet in Wales and is setting out across land.


Foreign Affairs

Princess Constance arranged an annuity of 500 florins for the Church that will last through the rest of my term. Our reputation did not increase immediately, but I hope it will in the future.

Geoffroi Cressonsacq has given up negotiating with the Germans and is heading north to pursue negotiations with the Danes.

Herve de Savoie, on his way to Bordeaux, discovered that the English have taken possession of Pamplona. He has begun negotiations anew with them. I will report on his preliminary findings in the Conseil.


Military Affairs

The Germans seem to be redeploying after the loss of their Kaiser. Many of the forces that had been concentrated in Bern are heading northeast.

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I have once again taken position at the Moselle ford, why mess with a good thing?

Militia companies were added at Dijon and Marseille. A Spear Militia company joined the Frankfurt garrison.


Recommendations

Upper Rhine: I recommend that Gaeten de Rethel withdraw to a safer location. I believe that between myself and Duc Raymond, we can handle any forces in the area. I would recommend that Duc Raymond give his subordinate Raoul de Châtillon permission to deploy their army from Dijon if needed. What use is an army, one larger than my own I might add, if it is never used?

Lower Rhine: There appear to be no threats as the Germans scramble to reorganize.

Wales: Duc Alain, you have command of the fleet, but you did not withdraw anyone from Caernarvon at all last season. If you want you and your men off that rock I suggest you begin moving, n'est-ce pas?

Please bring any suggestions or comments to the Conseil.


The save: KotF-1099-0

The save will be open for around 36 hours.