Imperial Diet VII

[Ramses II CP]

OOC: Hrm, if I did it was not deliberate. I did consider moving forward with that siege, and decided against it due to the Byzantines, though I moved your cannon into range of Genoa. Unless someone else wants to fess up to goofing off with the save, assume it was a Chancellor's error and accept my apologies. Gibosn is still on reserve duty, so I relieved him of his command and ensconsed him in Bologna for the time being.

Has anyone heard from Stuperman lately? I don't want to delay the defensive season 48 hours for a battle that almost certainly needs to be a withdrawal and may, in fact, be my own screwup.

[Zim]

He's on active duty, but hasn't been online in over a week.

Has anyone heard from Stuperman lately? I don't want to delay the defensive season 48 hours for a battle that almost certainly needs to be a withdrawal and may, in fact, be my own screwup.

[Ramses II CP]

OOC: Okay, unless there are some objections I'm going to do the obvious thing in ~ an hour (After dinner) and withdraw Count Erlach from this battle so we can proceed.

[Ramses II CP]

Nobles of the Reich! Pope Pierus the Missionary has approached me about a matter of great importance. He believes the French King may have fallen afoul of an especially persuasive heretic, and may even be placing the immortal souls of all of his subjects at risk. With this in mind the Pope has asked that the Reich consider a French Crusade with the goal being none other than the wholesale elimination of the nation of France and the incorporation of her people into the Reich.

Considering the method of his appointment you can see how our influence with the Pope is very great, and I do not believe he will call for a crusade without our approval. This is not a decision for the Chancellor alone. I would like to hear from everyone on this matter!

My own opinion is that this opportunity is too great to be passed up. As usual the Papacy will provide funds to support troops involved in the crusade, which could greatly improve our financial situation. The Swabians are, if I may say so, as pious and chivalrous a collection of nobles as currently exists in any house, and well deserving to answer God's call to war. Additionally the Pope has made it known that he is not considering any Muslim cities for Crusades, and so no advantage is at stake in Outremer.

What say you?

Fritz von Kastilien

OOC: We have the option to declare a crusade for any French city, and the Pope will agree. The Swabians are some of our most chivalrous characters, so I see nothing inappropriate in their benefiting from a crusade. There would be no question of abusing the crusade mechanic, obviously, but this is a chance to increase interest again and maybe spark some controversy as well. What say you?

In particular I'd like the old hands who really 'own' KotR to speak up about it.

[gibsonsg91921]

Nuts to the Pope! We'll kill the French because we want to, not because some zealot tells us to!

[GeneralHankerchief]

Herrmann Steffen:

Kaiser, the point is that we will have the backing of outside influence, something which we have been dearly lacking for a great many years. I for one would appreciate the benefit of the faithful soldiers who would not otherwise fight for us.

I know that Count de Cervole will certainly embark on this mission. I will also volunteer my services in hopes that we cut a wide swath through France and continue to make matters worse for them.

[AussieGiant]

Duke Arnold

$%^$ it, if the god damn French want to get themselves excommunicated then lets rip the bastards a new one!!

Free troops for everyone!! Good god men, what else could we ask for.

I say "call the ball" and lets kick some frog arse!!

I'm tempted to join in actually.