1875-05-18: A Matter of Command
A Matter of Command
Summary: Ludovic has instructions for his officers.
Date: 1875-05-18
Related: Aequorcivilwar
NPCs: Various tribunes and centurions
Players:
Ludovic  Maximus  

Dawn rises on the morning of the day that the force led by Ludovic d'Korbina is expected to finally make it over the d'Rhandhoul border. Prayers are called, much as they are every morning, but today they have a slightly tenser air as the force reacts to the background knowledge that a certain important threshold is being crossed. And whilst the men listen to the words of the chaplains Ludovic calls the various tribunes and centurions of the force under his command into the command tent.

With everyone gathered around the table there isn't a great deal of space but everyone makes do, standing shoulder to shoulder with their comrades as Ludovic explains what he wants to explain. Much of it is the detail that always makes up the bulk of administrative tasks on any march; talk of grain and repairs, discipline, morale and two particularly problematic knights who can barely stand to be in the same country.

But one particular order is worthy of special note:

If battle is joined before the army divides into the smaller groups necessary to achieve its orders, then it will be Tribune Maximus who commands the battle rather than Ludovic.

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