The enemy army has moved to Isilen in good order. From there they can threaten the capital of Ashien, which is still on loyalist hands, and receive supplies by sea. Isilien has only weak fortifications, which were quickly overwhelmed or surrendered.
Ashien is protected by a small force of one Armsmen (veteran), three archers (skilled), four irregulars (green), and two catapults (skilled). The units belong to Aubrae.
Brosien is still in enemy hands, and you have not the resources to scout it out properly. When Boer attacked they ignored the castle, and Ser Brosuine is uncertain if they have taken it or if it still holds out. He suggest that he take the cavalry and find out, while the outriders keep track of the Boer army in Isilen.
Ser Maelcom appoints Commander Dael Nichaleir, the most senior of the mercenary officers, as his replacement. Dael is in his early fifties, and has fought in all the war of note that have taken place in the last 30 years.
Ser Maelcom needs to have some Avanese units assigned to complement his mounted armsmen. Four or five units should be sufficient. Duchess Aubrae also remains with him.
The province of Marilen may, according to Ser Brosuine, still hold a number of enemy units. These were irregulars that they encountered, and rather than stay and fight on unfavorable terms, the cavalry just rode right through, suffering minimal casualties. But they may still be up there.
Then there is the bridge and the Brosen. What is to be done? They have at least 10 units, more could be hidden from view, so if they turn hostile you need a good defense of the Caer.
