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Post by King Roland I on Aug 8, 2005 23:04:39 GMT
A rider from Paris came from the capital, bearing a letter of instruction stating that the ruler of this duchy was to fulfil its feudal obligation to the Frankish Kingdom and commit a number of able-bodied soldiers to the Frankish army.
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Post by Warlord Cradoc on Aug 9, 2005 13:41:28 GMT
The request was notibly agreed to, although the Flemish duke had no other choice, as it was already a duchy of the franks.
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Post by King Roland I on Aug 27, 2005 22:55:45 GMT
Atop his horse still the Rider sat and waited for the men being sent to join the main Frankish army to assemble before returning to Paris with them. The speed in which the Flemish responded to the call was impressive, and was worthy of commendation.
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Post by King Roland I on Sept 1, 2005 11:41:37 GMT
The Rider, same as before, returned to these lands - this time bearing a message from King Roland himself.
"In such times of crisis, the duchies of Flanders and Normandy are hereby required to regularly fulfil their obligations to the Frankish throne by supplying gold and troops to the heartland. This decree must be followed, and if it is so then the lands under Frankish rule shall remain safe and peaceful. I trust all loyal peoples will abide by this decree.
Roland, King of the Franks"
The Rider would remain to oversee the bi-weekly tithe.
(OOC: this means each turn, gold and men must be given, at the ruler's discretion.)
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Post by Warlord Cradoc on Sept 1, 2005 12:18:15 GMT
The Flemish Duke nodded in silence, but knowing this would greatly weaken his kingdom.
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Post by King Roland I on Sept 1, 2005 12:52:04 GMT
The rider caught the concerned look on the Duke's face. Stepping forth, he said, "give what you can, but not at teh expense of weakening your duchy. Whatever you can spare shall please my King."
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Post by Warlord Cradoc on Sept 1, 2005 15:47:30 GMT
"We shall not fail him," replied the Duke.
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Post by King Roland I on Sept 2, 2005 11:30:32 GMT
"I know, as does he," teh rider responded. "You fervently answered the last call - and that has not been forgotten. You provided much more than Normandy, and in the Kings eyes your prestige is higher because of your contribution to the heartland."
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