The Brotherhood of Black Banners
Knight Commander Sir Etoile Kotter
| Diplomacy | 7 |
| Military | 7 |
| Industry | 2 |
| Faith | 7 |
| Intrigue | 1 |
Expected Stat Changes: +1 Dip, +1 Mil
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Actions:
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[Faith 5] Organize the Code of Stars
The tenets of Romantic Chivalry, which have guided the Banner Holds since the overthrow of the King of Swords, now stretch across the length and breadth of Brenn-Tyr. While tradition has long allowed for the tales and tenets of Chivalry to bend to the traditions of individual Holds and families, this newfound reach demands a clearer structure. The masters of the Hall of Heralds therefore confine themselves for nigh on a month, debating their ideal form of Chivlary to present to the world at large - the Code of Stars. -
[Military] Raise 1 Unit
The armies of the Banner Holds march for the first time in living memory, and as they go new levies are called upon. None within the Council of Mayors wishes to see even a single dead Bannerman in the returning host, but none are so naive as to trust in so gentle a fate. This third regiment of Banner Militia will not stand ready to assist their peers, but they will be full ready to stand in defense of the Holds. -
[Military] Invade Region 428 with 3 Units led by Sir Rulman (Hero 9), attempting to Skirmish (+7 TacMan) and Challenging the enemy commander (Dueling CI)
The emergence of so massive an army from the unknown East sends ripples of alarm through the Council of Mayors. For decades, the Holds have remained content to see to affairs within their own borders, but now the mysteries of Northwest Brenn-Tyr rear up like a hydra, each head a different terror. Unwilling to be set upon with no bulwark save the Holds themselves, the Council meets for an emergency session and emerges with a fresh and starting mandate - to seize the lands immediately north of the Holds and establish a defensive line against the dark. Though nearly a unanimous decision among the mayors, the people of the Holds are far less certain of the change in direction, many pointing to the dire legacy of the King of Swords and his mad quest for dominion. Still, the Knight Commander is among those convinced of the necessity of the invasion, and so Bards Errant are sent into the neighboring region to alert its chiefs and luminaries of the imminent struggle, and to negotiate a fitting field on which both sides might contest their claim. -
[Diplomacy] Press Claim on Region 412 - 19
Meanwhile, far to the south, Katia of Rhinnar's mission bears fruit. Tiarna Teige Mac Diarmata, lord of the region's grandest steading, is quickly enamored of the graceful northern beauty. A widower despite a mere thirty winters, he bends his great wealth to courting Katia, and beneath the whispers of fragile romance far stronger bonds of alliance and fealty are prepared. -
[Diplomacy] Contribute to the Y'licis translation effort. [2/5]
The discovery of a second new continent in as many years sends a thrill of excitement through the younger devotees of the House of Heralds. Bards errant across the Banner Holds compose innumerable new poems and songs driven purely by the longing over this undiscovered country, and when word comes of Sypressa's efforts to better understand the strange southern customs the Hall is quick to dispatch its own representatives to aid the effort.
Non-Actions:
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News and Rumors:
- Celine, now a young knight in the Brotherhood, joins the northern campaign. Too junior within the knighthood to serve in Sir Rulman's command staff, she is instead given command over a company of Banner Militia, holding the left flank in the upcoming battle.