Baron Fitzwilliam called a council of war in the map room, insisting that not only his knights be present, but his captains and sergeants as well. Now, they stood, crowded around a map of Merceria, eager to see what the coming campaign season might bring.
"I say we attack Redridge," offered Sir James. "The defences are likely weak, and it would cut off their only source of iron."
"Impractical," refuted Sir Rodney. "While it"s true we would interrupt their access to iron, it would have little effect on them for some time as their troops are already equipped."
"We must attack somewhere," complained Sir James. “What would you suggest?"
"I think we should wait on the king to make the first move," he replied, "then we can react without over-stretching our rather limited resources. What say
