I too rejoice at hearing such good news! Finally the Crusade is making good, visible progress.

The death of so many does appear excessive for the death of one man, however great he was. But by God Kosmas Mavrozomis deserved better! He deserved better than to die at the walls of heretics! And I believe he is now avenged.

Of course, these are but preliminary thoughts before the official report is posted. We should hold further commentary until it is rendered public.

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OOC: By that, I mean we should wait until Tristan posts the battle report. In the Logothetes' thread he says he will give IC reasons in there.