Conseil du Royaume

**AussieGiant** · 08-05-2009, 16:15

Standing from his seat, Alain bows to the Prince from the Bretagne bench.

"As you wish Dauphine.

My Duchy is isolated, and we are threatened severely. Removing ze threat is ze only course of action I can see.

We can discuss zis at a later time as you wish."

**TinCow** · 08-05-2009, 16:29

Christophe de Perronne sits quietly, listening to the discussions and nodding briefly whenever Prince Louis speaks. However, upon hearing the mention of "brigandry" in the Prince's proposed Edict, he freezes in place and glaces around the room, warily. After a few moments of silent contempation, he speaks.

I second Edict 1.2.

**_Tristan_** · 08-05-2009, 16:35

I second Edict 1.2

I also second the rewording of my Edict by le Sieur de Rochefort.

Better be safe than sorry, as they say Outre-Manche.

Now, which of our Dukes will run for the ppsition of Seneschal du Royaume de France ?

Philippe scans the ranks of the Dukes.

**Andres** · 08-05-2009, 16:37

Thierry nods in the direction of the King.

Thank you, mon Roi.

**AussieGiant** · 08-05-2009, 16:55

The young Duke is scanning a number of letters being presented to him by various men in the colours of the Bretagne duchy. After reading them and listening to those nobles speaking he stands.

"zere is real concern your 'ighness zat ze English will simply attack Bretagne while we spend our resources on roads and churches.

As long as we 'ave a credible force in Rennes zen I would be comfortable wiz even your reworded edict. But if ze English attack it will be far too late to zen begin recruitment.

What are your thoughts on ze matter my lords?"

Gazing around the hall he takes the eye of the Prince, King and de Champagne.

"As for ze position of Seneschal, I am prepared to step forward and present myself for consideration in front of zis Council."

**Ituralde** · 08-05-2009, 17:11

Taking a deep breath Simon steps forward to address the other nobles.

Mon Roi, Lords of the Realm! It is an honour to speak before you today. As many of you are already aware the reputation of King Phillipe has been my inspiration to bind the nobles of France under one Oath. An Oath to Chivalry that will make the Knights of France known throughout the world for their nobility in battle and magnanimity when dealing with their friends and foes. My hope is therefor that every knight will swear the Oath of Chivalry and help to uphold what it stands for. What better way to mark our standing above and beyond the rest of Europes knights.

To the matters at hand I would like to offer my support for bringing us in the good Graces of the Holy See. It is important that he fully recognizes us for the righteous Christians we are. That's why I wish to propose the following Edict.

Edict 1.3
The Seneshal will recruit three clergymen to spread the faith in our regions and reduce the Heretics that plague our country.

Also the proposal of Thomas de Saint-Armand has much merrit in my eyes. Should he put forth an Edict it would have my full support.

I also second Edict 1.1 and Edict 1.2.

**TinCow** · 08-05-2009, 17:23

Christophe de Perronne snickers when de Montpierre mentions his hopes for a unanimous Oath of Chivalry.

Prepare yourself for disappointment, de Montpierre.

**woad&fangs** · 08-05-2009, 17:24

Bertin rises from his chair to address Simon.

Chevalier de Montpierre, allow me to introduce the necessary edict for chevalier de Saint-Amand.
Edict 1.4: Mercenary crossbowmen and spearmen will be recruited Immediately to aid Thomas de Saint-Amand in capturing Metz.

**Andres** · 08-05-2009, 16:34

Thierry raises again.

Gentlemen, it seems like you are all assuming that the English will patiently wait while we conquer rebel settlements.

I can see the wisdom in building up our Kingdom and only attack when we are strong enough, but what if the English decide to attack first?

Should we not at least be able to recruit troops in case the English decide to violate the current truce? I strongly recommend to rephrase Edict 1.1. as I proposed.