Conseil du Royaume

**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, 19:04

Thierry looks at Simon de Montpierre, pretending utter disbelief. He slowly raises.

Sieur de Montpierre, really now. Chivarly?

We are surrounded by rebels and we have English dogs waiting to tear us apart and you speak of "chivarly". We'll be lucky if we manage to survive all these threats. Keep your chivarly for fairy tales or for the moment where we are so powerful that we outnumber all our foes combined. Until then, I'd prefer realism. There are more important matters at hand than being "chivalrous". This is not a tournament were the worst that can happen to you is a damaged helmet or a broken lance.

**Marcus Agrippa** · 08-05-2009, 19:32

Alexandre rises to make his voice heard and motions for the opportunity to speak

I must thank our glorious and noble king for the tournament and the trusty stead he hath bestowed me. I have named him vaillant.
I have heard from scouts about the size and composition of the English threat and I put forward a course of action, though it might take a few edicts.

My King, Dukes and fellow knights. We have not the force to defend or attack the English nor can we train priests as we have not the barracks nor the churches. We need to buy time. I second edict 1.3 due to the reward that will only help us.
Also I second Edict 1.2
I propose we build facilities and hire mercenaries to defend us and seek an alliance with The Holy Roman Empire, The Papal States and Milan. I believe we should consider either an alliance with England or friendly relations to halt a war till we can fight one.
Perhaps a wedding between our prince and the English princess would give us the time we seek.

Thankyou for hearing me my lords.

**Ituralde** · 08-05-2009, 19:45

Yes Sieur de Rochefort, Chivalry. We are not some peasants that toil around in the mud. We are nobles and graced by God. We should feel honoured to be able to return some of this grace by showing respect to our fellow nobles. If we don't do it, who will? And more importantly, if we don't do it what do we become? Some of you call the English dogs, we would be worse without honour!

**Andres** · 08-05-2009, 19:53

Thierry grins as he starts imitating a dog:

"Woof! Woof! Woof!"

He bursts out in laughter.

Of course de Montpierre, we'll see how chivalrous you'll run away when the captives you released so chivalrously come back with their friends. I for one will show no mercy to whoever dares to pick up weapons against the Royaume.

Thierry sits down, silently producing barking sounds and softly laughing.

**ULC** · 08-05-2009, 20:47

Gaetan de Rethel stands up and shakes his head at Bertin's proposal.

"It is not needed Bertin, the forces at Lorraine's disposal are more then enough to handle Metz, and Bruges as well."

"I suggest we instead concentrate upon where our forces need to be deployed - this talk of recruiting more men versus building infrastructure is pointless, because we are looking at it in far to black and white a way."

"Instead, let us reinforce Paris and Rennes with men, they being the most vulnerable, and allow both Aquitiane to recapture the Spanish March and Lorriane, with the blessing of the King, move on both Metz and Bruges. During this time, the Houses actively engaged in reclaiming Frankish territory will construct public works in their respective capitals - let us start with roads, farms and churches, in that order."