Re: Conseil du Royaume
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.
Why did the chicken cross the road?
So that its subjects will view it with admiration, as a chicken which has the daring and courage to boldly cross the road,
but also with fear, for whom among them has the strength to contend with such a paragon of avian virtue? In such a manner is the princely
chicken's dominion maintained. ~Machiavelli
Re: Conseil du Royaume
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.
Andres is our Lord and Master and could strike us down with thunderbolts or beer cans at any time. ~Askthepizzaguy
Ja mata, TosaInu
Re: Conseil du Royaume
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.
Last edited by Marcus Agrippa; 08-05-2009 at 19:34.
Alexandre Le Sueur
Chevalier of The Order of the Fleur de Lys
Servant of France and Bretagne
Re: Conseil du Royaume
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!
The lions sing and the hills take flight.
The moon by day, and the sun by night.
Blind woman, deaf man, jackdaw fool.
Let the Lord of Chaos rule.
—chant from a children's game heard in Great Aravalon, the Fourth Age
Re: Conseil du Royaume
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.
Last edited by Andres; 08-05-2009 at 19:54.
Andres is our Lord and Master and could strike us down with thunderbolts or beer cans at any time. ~Askthepizzaguy
Ja mata, TosaInu
Re: Conseil du Royaume
Simon smiles broadly.
At least you have a sense of humour. Maybe a closer study of the Oath will reveal to you that it is not all that you fear it to be.
The lions sing and the hills take flight.
The moon by day, and the sun by night.
Blind woman, deaf man, jackdaw fool.
Let the Lord of Chaos rule.
—chant from a children's game heard in Great Aravalon, the Fourth Age
Re: Conseil du Royaume
I suspect that the only way de Rochefort will fear your Oath, most noble and honorable Sir de Montpierre, is if he finds himself relying on a man such as you to aid him in battle. Say what you will about honor, but I would rather be a live dog than a dead noble. They both stink the same, but at least the dog can still $#@&.
Re: Conseil du Royaume
Good to know your priorities then. I hope I'll never have to rely on you while there are some b$#@!%# around.
The lions sing and the hills take flight.
The moon by day, and the sun by night.
Blind woman, deaf man, jackdaw fool.
Let the Lord of Chaos rule.
—chant from a children's game heard in Great Aravalon, the Fourth Age
Re: Conseil du Royaume
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."
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