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Tuidjy said:
Considering the outcome of the last dozen confrontations, we can only assume that
by "fair and open" "combat of armies", you mean that only living, human troops and
holy magic will be allowed.
This places us at quite the disadvantage, as nearly all of our priests are
proficient in some other magic discipline, but we will, of course, accept. Our
faith will see us through any difficulties.
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By "fair and open" we meant that we would meet with the armies of our choosing at the appointed place without interference with one another's transit.
"Combat of armies" specifies only that this contest is not between individual combatants.
We contemplate no restriction on troops or leaders either party may send to the battle.
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We suggest that the trial by combat is held in Fera'an, which is currently under
our control and your dominion.
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I must consult with the Royal Cartographer before agreeing to this location.
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Four turns will give you the time to bring armies
from all your castles.
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This amount of time is agreeable.
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We will not interfere with your maneuvers north of the
agreed battleground. We will continue our campaign south of it. We expect that
you will not use resources from the north to interfere south of Fera'an.
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Again, I must first consult with my Cartographer to understand the implications of this restriction.
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Whether items will be allowed is up to you.
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Allowed, of course.
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If you would rather have the defensive
in exchange of the dominion, let us know, and our priests will bring the light of
Lady Elena to Fera'an.
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We think it more fitting that Ulm, in keeping with its character as heretofore demosnstrated against its various neighbors, be the aggressor in this battle, and are willing to concede dominion in exchange for territorial possession of the ultimate location of battle.