Duchy of Franconia

**Tamur** · 10-29-2007, 19:15

*edited, just in case anyone is subscribed, missed Péter's direction post above*

Greetings fro the north, my brother, and other noble relations. I gratefully acknowledge that the force who have heeded my call has grown strong. I, however, do not have the luxury of stabilising. My mercenaries have no interest in putting down roots here on the coast, and I do not wish to practice the arts of a blustering windbag to keep them in place.

We sail in search of plunder, and will return when conditions are more favourable to stability.

**gibsonsg91921** · 10-29-2007, 22:03

You must ensure that conditions are safe for you to depart, brother. I do not want 2,000 men off pillaging when there are enemies close at hand and rebels. If it is safe, it would be wise to take the offensive as you have proposed. My suggestion: Arhus, Oslo, or Stockholm. Hurt the Danes back home.

**Dutch_guy** · 10-30-2007, 15:28

I have decided to help our friends Karl Zirn and Karolinger in the defense of Budapest. As I have promised them. Afterwards I shall come home as fast as I can.

**Tamur** · 10-30-2007, 17:15

God be with you Tancred. And God protect us all at this delicate time in the history of the Reich. I look forward to seeing our house safe and whole when this chaos has abated.

And as for King Jan and his cowardly defection from his post in Outremer, after so many fine words, the only just reaction our house can have is either condemnation and future barring from any position, or complete outlawry. He has been defying his Duke his entire lifetime, has rigged appointments, and has lived as a law unto himself. And this, it must be clear by now, will not change.

It is time this history of abuse of power came to an end.

**Ferret** · 10-30-2007, 18:21

Originally Posted by Tamur

God be with you Tancred. And God protect us all at this delicate time in the history of the Reich. I look forward to seeing our house safe and whole when this chaos has abated.

And as for King Jan and his cowardly defection from his post in Outremer, after so many fine words, the only just reaction our house can have is either condemnation and future barring from any position, or complete outlawry. He has been defying his Duke his entire lifetime, has rigged appointments, and has lived as a law unto himself. And this, it must be clear by now, will not change.

It is time this history of abuse of power came to an end.

What!? Where did you find this out Fritz, I am most certain that Jan would never desert his position, he is by far a more honourable man than most. If he is indeed missing then it must be someone else's doing, someone from within or without the Reich.

OOC:edit: sorry just realised that it looked like an insult to Fritz, not intentional and is now edited out

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**Cecil XIX** · 10-30-2007, 18:42

A letter arrives from Edmund Becker

Noble Franconians,

It has come to my attention that Hamburg has revolted, and foreign armies threaten Frankfurt, Stettin and Breslau. With the times being what they are, I offer to use myself and my army in the defense of Breslau if Duke Peter will allow me to enter his lands. I hope to be of help in the defense of the Reich.

Sincerely,
Edmund Becker

**gibsonsg91921** · 10-31-2007, 22:09

Count Becker, it is most noble of you to assist us in our defense. I thank you very much and accept your offer.

My army will relieve Frankfurt as soon as possible - if it falls to the Danes before I can arrive we shall retake it!

Fritz, are you in a sound position to fight the besiegers of Stettin? If so, destroy the hostile army!

I have not heard any truth to the rumors that Jan has deserted, and if he has left for the center of the Reich I do not believe it is with malignant intent. I just offered him the county of Hamburg (when it is reconquered from the rebels) were he to return from Outremer, and I believe he is only of good intentions. Were my deepest instincts false and he returns with malicious intent, he shall be thoroughly punished. I doubt of such an occurence.

Tancred, do make sure you help Duke Arnold at this time. When you return there will be plenty of work to do but as the Reich collapses we cannot look inwardly.

Dieter, if you and the Army of Saxony are needed in any part of these schemings, you are in the central position to bolster our odds if needed.