During the rest-period, the newly appointed Field Marshal uses some time to question the captured Brosen. What information they may have on the movement of the army could very well prove crucial later on.
The evening the Prince departs, Kaven calls a meeting of the various commanders left in the army. It is with a weary eye that he looks from one wounded nobleman, to a grizzled captain - veteran of many battles, but obviously tired of them all. From Ser Brosuine, who are as close to homeground as he has been in several months, to the commander of a Diemean contingent, knowingly increasing the distance to his wife and children with every blood-soaked step he takes towards Boeruine.
"Gentlemen" he begins.
"We have much to discuss..."
Talking at quite some length about the need for a fixed command structure, especially with the men as battered as they are. The Baron debates the need for everyone to know their place, even when he is not around to give orders, commending the General Maelcom for not only obeying orders, but going beyond thus most likely saving the flank, if not the entire battle.
After speaking, and allowing the commanders their say as well, he begins to distribute roles, lamenting the fact that he himself will not be able to lead from the front as is his normal want, but will rather be directing the troops to where they are most needed from a position with a good view of a possible field.
Ser Brosuine as the highest ranking(?) and most competent man under him, is appointed as the next in command, should misfortune befall the Baron himself. He also also gives to the commander the dubious honour of leading the 1st echelon center should battle ensue without time to plan. This is the place Kaven himself held in the last engagements. There he can react to the things the Field Marshal himself would not be able to, and
For the left or right wing, the Baron asks that General Maelcom chooses one man from his own ranks, to lead the Lions, and will produce one from the Diemean contingent to do likewise with the men from the south coast.
Finally, he asks that Ser Brosuine choose someone to lead the vanguard. Preferable someone whom Brosuine trusts to know the lay of the land somewhat.
After dining in the halls of Caer Carr, the shield on the mantle covered with black cloth, to symbolize the sorrow the castle feels at the loss of it's master, Kaven rises and toasts to his commanders and the Duchess of Taeghas, telling the men to enjoy their sleep, as it may well be the last rest in a propper bed they will have for some time and offering a promise to Duchess Aubrae to see her on her throne by the end of the year, before excusing himself from the dinner.
