Conseil du Royaume

**_Tristan_** · 09-25-2009, 11:38

Indeed any English holding whether on the Isle or on the continent will be fair game.

As to our own lands, if Ducs Hugues and their men stand watch over our eastern border, and the Order watches our northern one, I'm sure we can deal a heavy blow to the English Louis, Alain and I.

But we must act quickly or the Pope's favour may swing back on us...

**Braden** · 09-25-2009, 11:46

Originally Posted by Tristan de Castelreng

Indeed any English holding whether on the Isle or on the continent will be fair game.

As to our own lands, if Ducs Hugues and their men stand watch over our eastern border, and the Order watches our northern one, I'm sure we can deal a heavy blow to the English Louis, Alain and I.

But we must act quickly or the Pope's favour may swing back on us...

My King, we are in equal accord. It is unfortunate that we must strike fast but I hold with your concerns so a hasty strike is needed.

**econ21** · 09-25-2009, 12:03

My King, my Prince,

I humbly petition that members of the Order be permitted to ride with you in any crusade the Pope authorises against the English. We are an order dedicated to the cause of chivalry - it would be a great honour to us if you would grant us this chance to ride in such a noble endeavour. I realise that the Eastern frontier must be defended, but Baron Thomas has taken up command of Frankfurt and I am sure that arrangements can be made to provide him with sufficient men to hold it.

[OOC: Whichever generals are in the stack capturing the crusade target get really nice chivalry-oriented boosts to their traits. In KotR we arranged things so as to maximise the number of generals who wanted to join a crusade could get those traits. Please can we do that this time?]

**TinCow** · 09-25-2009, 12:16

Finally, it is good to see that this body is at last coming to its senses. Now you must excuse me, I have Englishmen to kill.

Christophe rises and leaves the chamber.

**Ituralde** · 09-25-2009, 12:48

Mon Roi!

As you can see many of the Order wish to join should a Crusade against the English be called. As a chivalrous Order I see it as our duty to defend the Christian faith and it would be a pleasure to personally support you in bringing your disgraced cousin to heel. In fact I believe that when the Pope calls every Noble should be given the chance to take up arms on this Holy Mission. So I would ask every Noble of France who is willing to partake in this stand up now and make himself known.

I can only speak for the Order and their burning desire to purge these heretics!

Simon raises a cautionary finger.

But we can not slacken in the defense against the Germans. Too bad they won't accept an amiable peace treaty. Which is why it's even more important that we all make our intentions clear and coordinate ourselves within these chambers. Who will fight and who will defend? Who will save the damned souls and who will protect our subjects? Who will slay the English and who will crush the Germans?!

**OverKnight** · 09-25-2009, 12:58

The Seneschal belches loudly and begins working on a second wineskin, a wry look on his face.

**Ramses II CP** · 09-25-2009, 13:07

Louis, having sped from the chamber with de Perrone when he heard the announcement of the excommunication, returns now with his own announcement,

Ahh, at long last! Mon Roi my men and I have ridden to the walls of Bordeaux and we await only your official word to begin the siege! Valencia could be retaken within days, so I am assured by my vassal de Xaintrailles. Simply say the word war and the reclamation of France will be launched instantly!

I told you all God favored our cause! And despite being played false by the Seneschal I and House Aquitaine are still ready! Give us our head and we'll wipe these bastards out of France in no time!

Louis is so excited he takes no notice of the page pushing a copy of the latest notes at him.

**_Tristan_** · 09-25-2009, 13:20

Louis, Louis... Tsk, Tsk... Why do you always have to act so rashly ? Your actions these past season have been made in violation of Edict 2.8, which still stands until war is declared. We're not yet sure the Pope will call for a crusade on England and already you're at their walls...

In what kind of light do you think it casts us in the eyes of the Pope ? I'm tempted to ask the Senechal to enforce the Edict, just to teach you manners...