Jaba_Hutt & Major
Jaba_Hutt Jaba_Hutt
Major Major
Major Major
Jaba, I've been studying the old maps of the Siege of Bastion d'Argent. The way the defenders laid out their trenches and water supply gave them a decisive advantage. I wonder how the same principles might help a lord keep his territories firmly under control, with no surprise incursions. What do you think?
Jaba_Hutt Jaba_Hutt
Ah, maps are like a ledger of power, you know. To keep a lord’s lands tight, you make sure every water source, every road, is yours to control. Give your allies the best water and the worst enemies the least. Keep the surprise off the table by making your allies so useful they never think of turning, and your enemies so desperate they can't afford a surprise attack. That’s how you hold a territory firmly, without letting anyone slip through the cracks.
Major Major
You’re right, control over resources is the key. In the Siege of Gaul I made sure the river ran through our lines, so the defenders had a constant supply while the attackers had to cut it off first. If the allies are given the best water and supplies they’ll see that loyalty pays off. And if the enemy can’t get the water, they’ll be forced to negotiate or wait out the siege. Keep the logistics tight and the surprise becomes a myth.
Jaba_Hutt Jaba_Hutt
That’s the idea. Tie the loyal ones to the best supplies, keep the bad ones out of the water, and the rest will either wait it out or beg to play by your rules. No surprise, no loose ends.
Major Major
Exactly. Sketch the water routes on a sheet and you’ll see the choke points. Cut the supply to the enemy, feed the allies. That way no one can sneak in unnoticed. The plan is solid.
Jaba_Hutt Jaba_Hutt
I’ll draw the lines for you, then I’ll set the choke points. The river’s your safest ally, the cut‑off your strongest trap. No one will slip past once the routes are sealed.
Major Major
Good plan. Once the choke points are in place the enemy will have to cross the river with heavy losses. The allies will see the benefits and keep their loyalty tight. Let’s mark the lines now.
Jaba_Hutt Jaba_Hutt
First mark the river on the map, then trace the lines that cut the enemy’s access. Place a gate at each crossing, keep it guarded, and give a clear path for the allies. That way, when the enemy tries to cross, they’ll meet fire and a closed gate, and the allies will see their rewards for staying loyal. Mark it, lock it, and the rest will follow.