Conseil du Royaume

[AussieGiant]

"Funds are going to be tight as I well know. I 'ope Bruges can receive enough of a garrison to ensure it does not rebel.

If one of ze nobles of Bretagne do not take up ze Cross zen I will ask zem to converge on Bruges."

[OverKnight]

Hugues rushes into the Conseil.

Mon Roi and lords of the Realm, it is very important that you all review my report before acting this season. The Moors have declared war on us and, if that wasn't enough, the Germans have been excommunicated.

It seems we had that Emergency Session a year too early. At least I'm not the only one with poor timing.

[Ituralde]

This... this is very.. very unexpected! Another Kingdom fallen from grace and the heathens on the move.

Simon makes the sign of the cross and sits back again, obviously shocked by the developments.

[Braden]

Duc de Champagne,

Should the rest of the Order continue to move West to join the Crusade, if that is still occurring I will do my uttermost to pursue any German formations in our current lands in the Lower Rhine.

I also believe that with your victory at Staufen, and following its final capture, we might look to consolidate mildly due to the German forces to the South of Staufen before considering a move to Nuremberg.

For my part, should I be in command, I will look to securing Hamburg if possible from the Germans.

I suggest Nuremberg as a target as I firmly believe we can use it as an acceptable bargaining chip with the Germans to secure a cessation of hostilities. It will also, should our approaches still be rebuffed, a more defensible border region.

I still believe the Crusade and War against the English is not only possible but should be continued as before. There are sufficient troops in the East to continue even an offensive war against the Germans now and ransoming more German captives can only provide more funds for us to replace losses.

As for the Moors, I believe that although they have declared war they seem intent on ignoring our mostly undefended belly. Due to this I also believe they will continue to move East, perhaps towards Marseille or Toulouse, I cannot of course guarantee this but I feel they are a force we can deal with in two seasons time rather than now. Should Zaragosa request troops however, I believe they should be headed ahead of similar requests from here in the East.

[Vladimir]

*Pounding his fist on the table*

If the Moors are attacking we must secure our South-Western Flank from the English!

[AussieGiant]

Alain starts chewing on some paper.

"Ze insanity levels are extremely 'igh at ze moment.

I am going to need a few moments to adjust my zinking."

Alain leans thirty degrees to one side in his seat and rips off a huge fart. Medoc proceeds to howl at the indignation.

Holding up his hands he says in a conciliatory tone.

"It's ok, it's ok...zay do not cause discomfort when zay are so loud.

There are a few more after shocks which Alain manages as he continues to address the council.

"So, where were we?"

Short management pause.

"Ah, yes. German excommunication and Moorish War."

Another short management pause.

"I zink boz issues shange little, no?

We simply 'ave to carry on regardless."

[ULC]

I suggest we also declare a Crusade upon the Germans. It would only be fitting.

[GeneralHankerchief]

*Raynaud re-enters the Conseil, his eyes gleaming with holy fire.*

Gentlemen, if anybody needs me, I will be prosecuting this holy and just war with the devilish Moors to the fullest extent imaginable. I submit my suggestion to the nobles here that a Crusade be called on the Moors instead of the English, now that they mean to destroy us and are actually a Muslim target. Anybody who wishes to join me is more than welcome to. There is much sword work to be done.

He turns around, departing to leave, and then turns around again.

And if any of you wish to stop me...

I'll see you in Hell.

He departs once more.