ooc: Deadline is looming in the horizon. I'd suggest deciding on some overall strategy rather quickly (main point being: Attack or not), and let "Him-Who-Manages-All, Caretaker to the Realms and Bringer of Joy and Sorrow" (aka Bjorn) wrap up the war moves from turn 63. No?
As I see it, this is summer and the best time to campaign... failure to act now means we may be fighting during fall or risk the onset of winter.
- We really can't afford a prolonged war - money-wise, and we cannot afford to loose too many men too early in the campaign.
- A direct attack could go either way, but would solve this rather quickly. Before more troops arrive to either side.
- Waiting would give our outflanking cavalry from Coere the opportunity to reach enemy hindlands, which is what we'd like, but as said
Kaven suggests riding under a white flag to meet with the enemy commanders in the middle. Officially to try and break this up without the need for bloodshed (he'd like that), but just as much to get an assesment of the enemy commanders. Who's leading, what can we expect etc: Are any of them known for recklessnes, stalling, etc.
And as a last addendum, he'd like to opportunity to "shame" those, who broke their alligiance with Avanil when they switched sides.
After that, and after the enemy commanders has been assessed, he'll suggest nightly raids. Archers sneaking up on positions, where the enemies missile capacity seems least, firing a volley or two, and then retreating before a propper defense can be mounted. The upside of this would be the danger involved in leading a rushed attack downhill in the dark. Especially mounted troops would be wary of trying such tactics.
The downside would be the possibility of discovery and resulting decimation of archers to well-prepared defenses.
Another thing to consider, would be placing ballistas and other long range artillery and have them start pounding away on the hill. That would possibly either force them to come after us, leaving a defensive position, or make them withdraw out of sight, beyond the hill.
With the help of the Artillerists, a small defensible position could be erected, so the Ballistas are easier to protect.
Ideas/suggestions are most welcome.
