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[traumaticus]

Salutations to all The Chosen of Aldrip,

My name is Richard Plantagenet, the Duke of Gloucester of England and the son of Duke of York. My time in this world may be merely a blink of an eye compared to some of you who have been residing here for over a full calendar year, experiencing the change of all four seasons under the sky. However, during my brief stay I have come to notice that there are plenty of wrongs in this world, which threatens the peace of our lives here. Now, some of these wrongs might be out of our control, such as the afflictions plaguing our environment. Or the activities of the council. However, this does not mean that we are completely powerless.

It has come to my attention that thee has been a several times when we have been faced with a violent threat and an attack, be it from monstrous creature from the depths of the ocean or a curse spreading among ourselves. I fully believe that we, as a community, could benefit from organizing ourselves so that we might be prepared when the next crisis arrives to our doorsteps.

I call forward anyone with any combat training, be it from military training, self-taught or magically oriented, and share their knowledge to those who might lack skills in self-defense. It is not in my intention to position myself as a leader, nor a raise an army, but to strengthen our teamwork and cooperation as a community. I am myself experienced knight who fought and served my king in a civil war known as War of Roses, and currently I'm learning the usage of firearms under the tutelage of Mr. Valentine. I am willing to train and pass down my knowledge to anyone who is willing to learn. However, I am aware that I am out of my depths and that many of you possesses abilities both as fighters and as tacticians that I could not even fathom. Which is why I sincerely hope those individuals to answer my call and step forward and help create a safer city.

Signed,
Richard Plantagenet, The Duke of Gloucester

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[baldrshand]

I'm quite a skilled swordswoman, and as skilled as a healer. The Arztenritter will certainly be able to help with any training injuries, and if there's a similarly-oriented brigade of fighters we'll be happy to work with them!

We did make an effort to do this last year, with Marianne and Claude. Unfortunately, some of our efforts on the logistical end seem to have been wiped out by the change in the world, so it's good to see a revival.

[traumaticus]

it seems that many people come from realms where they are comfortable teaching women the swordmanship. That is admittedly still new to me. However, I believe your skills as healer will be valuable. So far there hasn't been too many medics to step forward. I know basics and can recognize healing plants from poisonous ones, but my skills pale in front of an actual learned healer.

By Claude you wouldn't happen to mean the duke of Leicester?

[baldrshand]

It all depends. It's easier to learn swordsmanship if you're born to a noble family, and one with a tradition of knighthood. And it's still important to learn how to comport yourself properly off of the battlefield so you can carry on the family line.

I'm only too aware of the fluctuating number of healers (medics, physicians... whatever term you wish) here... we come and go, and there aren't enough of us. So I'm always glad to have an excuse to teach more people the craft. Even knowing the basics is a huge help.

Yes, the very same! The apothecarist, among other things.

[traumaticus]

Interesting. Where I am from it is the exact opposite. The high-born women are spared from any form of hard labor. They are free to enjoy the luxuries of life and protection provided the men. That way they do not have to suffer the brutalities and the burden of the battlefield.

I agree. Maybe you will be able to recruit new members to your group this way.

I see. I have met him briefly before. He is an interesting fellow.

[baldrshand]

Well, that hardly seems fair. I wouldn't consider staying at home while my husband was afield to be much of a luxury--I'd just wear out the carpets by pacing! Are noblewomen in your lands truly content to spend their days in idleness?

I certainly intend to persuade anyone with medical knowledge, or even interest, to join our ranks. The more the merrier, and I'm more than happy to teach others whatever level of medical skills they have time to learn.

He is--he's been quite a good friend, and his knowledge of herblore is most impressive.

[traumaticus]

[Funny that she mentioned that. Richard does remember Anne Neville once saying something alike and showing disdain for her role as a woman who's sole duty is to wait for her husband. But still.]

That is where the strength of lady's heart and nobility of her soul is measured. Men go to war and fight the battles. Women are to be protected, they wait at the home and pray for their husbands, providing them support and love from afar. Battlefield is hardly a place for a lady.

Admirable and inspirational work, miss Ethlyn. I shall be counting on your skills.

Ah yes. I have met the duke in question. I must admit that he was rather interesting fellow. Quite unlike from other nobility I have met.

[baldrshand]

Is that so? In that case I must know a lot of women with weak hearts, because they were only too willing to take themselves to the battlefield and cut enemy soldiers apart. Perhaps if they ever come here, you can explain that they would have better served their families, and their country, by pacing around indoors.

[She's really amusing herself by imagining what any of her lady friends would be saying in this conversation.]

I hope it will be acceptable to you that I ride out and heal people myself, and sometimes defend my patients with a sword.

[traumaticus]

there is no need to take such tone with me, my lady.

i am not your lord and thus where you ride or not is not in my control.

[baldrshand]

Forgive my cheekiness. But your way of thinking really is so foreign to me, I have a hard time understanding it.

If I might make a genuine suggestion--maybe do consider putting a sword in your ladies' hands someday. You might find your wars end more quickly when it's being conducted by wives and mothers who are plain fed up.

[traumaticus]

it would do you good not to turn your nose up at the other people's cultures, my lady. i do not claim to understand your world nor its ways, but i would not dream of trying to restrict you or give you unwanted advice.