Fallan Family/Rise to Power
An historical Note
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The Rise to Power
How an average noble advanced through the ranks to his first command.
First Entry
I have begun my caree... ...bent. We are at war with Ibladesh, and I am eager to fight them. I cannot wait to prove myself on the field of battle, and to command my fresh troops in my first battle agai... the rest of the entry is burned away
Second Entry
...ave been assigned to th... ...under the Marshal known as Mineral. He his an able bodied commander, leading us to many victories here in the north. I wish some day to be as capable as he is. Hopefully before long I shall have my chance to lead knights into battle.
Third Entry
Catastrophe has struck! Marshal Mineral was captured by Ibladesh in the recent battle. We won of course but the cowards did not wa... ...ize. I pray for Marshal Mineral to have strength while in the infamous prisons of Ibladesh.
However I must admit the same coin that brings about tragedy for my marshal, may perhaps bring opportunity to me. I have already drafted a le... ...awk, our glorious leader. I have volunteered to command the northern army while marshal Mineral is in prison. With any luck... The rest is unreadable
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Fifth Entry
In battle after battle, I have commanded the northern army to victory. The Ibladesh troops are no match for the fine soldiers of Ubent. My glory, however, may be in its twilight. Word reached the capital today that Marshal Mineral is being released. I am unaware if our leader shall replace me as commander of the northern army with its former marshal. Surely he must know of my deeds, of the victories I have won. I shall be rewarded for my service, won't I?
Sixth Entry
I have been given joint-command of the no... ...long with Mineral. Apparently Burning Hawk wa... ...while Mineral was in prison. I am very pleased with this, I feel that I have finally started to make a name for myself in this small mountain re... The end of the entry is burned beyond recognition
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...anted command of the northern army. Apparently Burni... ...ent Mineral on a special mission to the south of Ibladesh. Thus Mineral controls the southern army while I control the nor... ...not exactly sure what Mineral's mission in the south is, I believe he is running a raidi... ...gainst south Ibladesh and Itorunt.
Eighth Entry
Our leader is so brilliant, he wishes to take Isadril for our own! What his final plans for the city are th... ...be seen. Perhaps we shall use it as a southern vantage point to push the war into Itorunt. Those cowards have been buffered by their fool... ...alli... ...desh. They would deserve to have blood spilled on their land for a change rather than hiding behind Ibladesh.
