The Magnaura

[Privateerkev]

I second edict 3.4.

Senator Efstathios brings up an important point by mentioning the Order's logistical difficulties last term. This Crusade is going to run out of supplies unless we take steps beforehand to prevent it.

Since the Caesar has made quite clear that he will refuse to spend a single florin supporting this Crusade, and since others in this room are very much intent on voting for a man who will refuse to support the Crusade, we need to take action.

I strongly urge that someone put forth an edict requiring that 4 priests be sent by ship to Egypt immediately. 2 would go to Alexandria and 2 would go to Cairo.

The Order has some experience in trying to operate in a land populated by those of another faith. If we do not this, the Caesar will be able to strand all Crusaders and leave them completely without supplies. Which would effect horrible morale penalties upon our troops. I've seen it. My whole army melted away at Antioch at the mere sight of the enemy because they were not supplied. It fell upon me and my men to take on the enemy army by ourselves 120 to 1500.

The only way to prevent that from occurring again is to convert the population as soon as possible. Once Alexandria and Cairo are 50% Orthodox, then the local population will allow supplies to be procured by the army. If this doesn't happen, then the Crusader armies will eventually run out of supplies even if they take the settlements. Sitting in the settlements will allow them to prevent losing more supplies. But it will not help them gain the supplies back.

I strongly urge every man going on Crusade, or with House members going on Crusade to think long and hard before casting your vote for a man who is so hostile to the Crusade.