Supply lines are the lifeblood of a siege. I keep a strict schedule: scouts run ahead to secure routes and find forage, while my quartermaster stocks grain and salted meats in sealed drums. I never allow a soldier to go without a ration, and I divide the camp into shifts so the cooks can work in cycles, keeping the stew hot. When the enemy blocks a road, I reroute our carts through a known side trail and make sure every unit has a designated pack mule. Discipline is key—no one leaves the line without a pack. It’s simple: secure the route, stock in advance, ration carefully, and never let a soldier go hungry. If the men know their needs will be met, they fight like iron.

You’re right, a reserve is the only safety net. I keep a hidden stash in a cellar under the keep, only used when the front line fails. That way the line stays strong no matter what the enemy throws at it.

Rotating the stockpile every fortnight keeps the food fresh, I do it without fail. The map is posted near the gate, so every squad knows the cellar’s spot and can rally there if the front line is cut off.