Gildo stands

Father, brothers, esteemed elders and chiefs;
though I am not yet of age, and would not presume to instruct those older and wiser, in less than two years I shall ride amongst the head of our forces and bring steel and fletching into the hearts of our enemies.

I too feel we should head west, through the lands of the ignoble Marcomanni.
I think our armies would be best used together, that we might overwhelm our enemies with our combined strength, though we would sacrifice speed of movement for force of arms.

I would recommend we suggest to the Goths that the Huns are a common threat to us all - with entreaties of gold, if neccessary - and that we make overtures to the Franks, as we would not wish to make them feel threatened as we pass near their lands.

I make these suggestions with humility, and with the confidence this great council will wisely choose the best course for our great and peerless tribes.

Gildo bows, backing up to his seat and sitting beside his brothers