<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 150%; line-height: 116%;"><span style="color: #008000"><span style="text-decoration: underline">King Ramsey / Rudiach Ivontoch / Orlok</span></span></span></span><br/><br/>Ramsey’s visit in Glennsvale was cut short with the impending threat of a northern aggressor. His retinue followed closely after him with the banner men on the flanks as per usual. “I do not doubt your spy network’s capabilities, Rudiach, but merely reporting casual activity in camps and shipments isn’t enough to get excited. I mean he hasn't even moved his troops yet, let alone if he has does indeed have a plan just to saber rattle” The hooded figure squabbled with the ranger master as the two went about exchanging their dispositions on a possible pre-emptive war with Mekova. Ramsey was deep in thought while galloping down the long road back to the castle with the rare feeling of apprehension.<br/><br/>The hooded figure and Rudiach finally caught up with him while the banner men steady pace with their king. “My younger brother is easy to goad, so withholding shipments will definitely get the troops to point south if they hadn't moved already. I'm not really itching for a fight, Orlok.” Ramsey explained. "But I'm not about to wait around to simple roll over either."<br/><br/>The King let out a sigh. “He maybe young, naïve and quick to anger but he has charisma and happen to have one of father’s best generals when the kingdom split. The spoiled brat always got the better part of the deal.” Ramsey growled. “And Tristan thinks he’s entitled to every godsdamned thing that father left behind-” Suddenly he caught himself ranting then he took a deep breath.<br/><br/>“I’m sorry old friend; I didn’t mean to pout like a child.” Orlok just smiled under his hood. “Should there be the slightest indication they are gearing up for invasion I have a colleague and a plan. We shall discuss this at length at the castle. Perhaps we can deter Mekovian temperament with Alderion wit without raising a sword.”<br/><br/>“Gee, this ought to be good.” Rudy mocked while he lit up his pipe.