Hydra & Durotan
Hydra, I hear you’re a master of strategy and I’ve spent a lifetime choosing the right moment to strike. Care to share your thoughts on when a leader should hold the line and when a retreat is wiser?
Hold the line when the stakes force you to claim ground that allies can’t replace, when the enemy overestimates you, and when information is incomplete—you need time to gather. Retreat when the cost outweighs the gain, when the enemy’s advantage is too great, or when a tactical pause can turn a loss into a lesson. Timing is the difference between control and chaos.
Your words honor the duty of a commander. In war, the weight of every choice is heavy, and we must remember that sometimes the bravest act is to withdraw and regroup for the greater good. Thank you for the reminder.
Glad the point landed. Remember, a well‑timed pullback is often the strongest move a commander can make. Stay sharp.