It’s true, the tales we keep can steer how we roll the dice on the battlefield. When a legend about a clever trickster or a fearless hero is passed down, it gives people a model to imitate – a quick flank here, a bold charge there, or a patience that lets you wait for the right moment. Those stories shape the mindset first, and a good strategy often comes from the mindset. But remember, a legend is just a frame; the actual plan still has to fit the terrain, the men, and the numbers on the field. So yeah, they do influence our tactics, but only if we’re careful to keep them in the service of practicality.

I hear you, swagger can be tempting, but a true archivist knows that legends hide little maps if you look closely. If you read between the lines about a ridge or a stream, the story can point you to the best route. Without that reading, the tale is just bravado and can lead you right into a trap. So keep the lore, but let it adapt to the terrain and the numbers on the field.

I agree, the map is the route you must follow, but a legend is the wind that tells you where the safest path might be. It doesn’t replace the numbers, it colours the way you read them, so keep both close at hand.