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@AevumEternity !
It was a mighty blow to his army to have to remove General Krah Mordeth; a man who, for many years, raised hell against all opposition throughout Connlaoth. And while not all of his tactics were completely to Grand Duke Allarrick's taste, General Krah had become famous in his own right, and had won countless victories (never mind the causalities suffered on either side).
Krah had been a brutal man, but practical in his own ogre-ish sort of way. He was a war monger, and thrived on blood lust, this much he knew. But Krah was also a man who was high on his vanity, and it was this image, this fame brought about from the war the Grand Duke easily capitalized on- but he should have seen his failings.
Krah was wild like a bull, untamabale and it was no real surprise when he heard about the General speaking out against him. Naturally, he was in no position (nor had no desire) to ignore such a high ranking military man who would outwardly chastise the crown. He was also called out on abandoning his post; all during the great battle where the Matron bridge had collapsed.
If it were not for his fame and years at service, Calent would have easily put this dog to rest. But now the General, his
main war time General, was off on a path of 'redemption' with a knight of the white lily- and from his reports...
Things were not going quite as planned.
But there was no room nor time to wait for him to come back. This war was happening now. Thank God he had more than one potential to help lead. For now, he was focusing on the most promising adhara to rise from the ranks. The woman showed much potential throughout her victories, and though she herself was a woman, by all standards, that alone should make him reconsider, he would never reconsider a woman that was a mordecai, let alone an adhara. Though he knew the adhara would remain loyal to the church, perhaps that is why he knew she was the right choice.
All White Lily's, be they under Ansgar's Hand, or other wise, had a code of ethics to follow, and he knew by this, and her reputation, she was easily one to trust with such a large mass of infintry. The only problem was, the men she'd be commanding were used to a ruthless, boar of a man like Krah. But if she could not handle this, he knew not who else to send.
He had another man in training to lead, a tactician who was too knee deep in the war for him to contact his proposal. Hakon was at the right place at the right time, and far more easy to summon, and would need little to no training for her smooth transition.
So there he waited in his palace, having sent the letter and it was already confirmed- the adhara would be at the palace within the hour, and she would be made the first woman general beneath his order.
