Duchy of Swabia

[Zim]

Andreas walks into the Swabian chamber, looking slightly irritated. Upon seeing Duke von Salza, he bows.

Mein Duke, forgive me if I intrude. I am not quite sure if my presence is allowed in this chamber while I am still in service to Outremer. I came to escape the incessant but meaningless noise coming from one of those young Electors. Should you require it, I will leave.

[FactionHeir]

My Duke's wish is my command.
I shall strive to keep out of petty quarrel.

[Warluster]

It brings things which people can threaten you with later, you can slip and lose a valuable weapon.

It is good to have you be here Andreas, when you return to Outremer I hope yousend King Matthias my regards.

In the next few years we shall need to rebuild Swabia, but first defend. I have explained inital plans, but am happy to hear others.

Firstly, we shall beat them for Inner Swabia, and Flanders. Count von Bohmen, you may stay in Flanders as a bastion against the Danes there. Then Count Ruppel shall siege and assualt Rheims, with Hugo, while I take Dijon. From there, Erhart and Hugo will siege Paris, while I assist the Bavarians in reclaiming Marseille, though privately I hope for it to be gifted to us.

Any inquires, questions? Any volunteers for something else?

[_Tristan_]

I'm glad to be of use and serve under Count Ruppel's command.

[Warluster]

You shall hopefully be made a Imperial Knight within the next few years, and from there a capable commander as your own.

It seems Duke Arnold as got it right, ands his plans are all right except that of the retreat from Metz. THis decision lies to Count Ruppel. Do you wish to retreat and fight again, or perhaps wear them down so there a easier target? Either way, I am confident in your decisions.

[Zim]

Thank you for the welcome, mein Duke. I will give King Matthias your regards, although you may yet meet him yourself while he is in town for the Diet.

It is good to be in Swabia again. Despite it's troubles, with such fine men leading the House I have no doubt we shall recover quickly. Since I am not actively participating in campaigns in Swabia, instead spending most of my time in Outremer, I will not pretend to advise you on military matters here. However, I will vote for any bill reccommended by mein Duke von Salza.

[deguerra]

There are some advising me to sally forth to wreak some destruction on the French besiegers. Is this a valid idea?

edit: I just think that with the amount of crossbowmen he has, my lack of cavalry as well as no archers, I will get hurt more than him