"Men of the army!" he declares in shout, "We of Isedia have declared our allegiance to the Family of Spisa, the Rightful Elects of Nera! What say you of your loyalty?"

Already, your men begin to cheer, happy to see for once a friendly face in this hostile land! Even your mercenaries, ever the greedy ones, are certainly happy to see they will not have to suffer the pain of a contested river crossing. Your army is quick to answer with the banners of Mirevale and Portblanc, waving it in answer. Satisfied by this crossing, you send forth a messenger to serve as your mouth and discuss with these new men.

In the new hour, there is discussion aplenty. Your men are allowed to cross the bridge, and begin making camp outside of the town walls despite the grumbling of those who had hoped you would stay there for lodging. Despite the friendliness, you still yet had a target to reach. Nonetheless, you yourself were invited by the Podestà of Isedia to a meeting.

"It is my great honor to meet your lordship, Don Alessandro." he says, having just heard your introduction

"As it is mine, signore Angelo. It is good to see a town dedicated to the Spisa in this region of Tilano."

"It is a sad matter to say, but Tilano has been somewhat ignored in the Signoria. I am certain many have been swayed by the false lies of the Fortelli and hoped installing them would bring them prosperity! Isedia knows that it is the Spisa who have brought is to where we are..."

"I assume men from the west had brought you news of our coming arrival, and of the loyalties of Panergo and Anaggia then?" you ask.

"Yes..and from the east too. From what I have learned, Largo and Sonero too have taken opposite sides of the war, and as I had expected, they are opposite. Those fools do nothing but fight amidst each other...!"" he mutters under his breath. Those two towns have been feuding ever since they were formed! Always fighting over grazing lands. And since the Podestá of Largo married to a daughter of the Fortelli, their allegiance is clear. Largo stands with the Fortelli."

"I assume, then, that Sonero is with the Spisa?"

"That they are, though I doubt they've but a care to who rules the Signoria as long as it is not who the Largo stand for. Their men have already begun clashing, though I've no knowledge of how their fighting goes."

That is certainly a good bit of information...though it is good to hear that there is but one more hostile town between you and Montechia, you can only hope that these men of 'Sonero' have not lost and put another obstacle in your way. For now, however, there is one matter you must bring up.

"It is all good to know this, Signore. I am certain the Spisa will not forget your loyalty...and your aid to their armies." you say, narrowing your eyes. You are certain the man understand what you mean - What can you give me?

Back | Go to board

Board:

/qst/

Thread:

Fog of War: Act I - Sonata in Nera